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Domestic News
February 8, 1787
The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
News from Charleston: House of Assembly met on 23d ult., elected John J. Pringle Speaker, and authorized inquiry into whether U.S. breached peace treaty with Britain, potentially affecting British retention of western posts.
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By the sloop Julia, arrived yesterday in seven, and the ship Betsy in ten days from Charleston, we learn, that the House of Assembly met on the 23d ult. and elected the honorable John J. Pringle, Esquire, Speaker. That honorable house have authorised a serious enquiry to be made, whether, or not, any, and which of the articles of the treaty of peace with Britain have been broken by the states of America, in order to determine—whether Britain has a right to retain a post in the western territory! —Questions no less serious than important.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Charleston Assembly
Speaker Election
Treaty Inquiry
British Posts
What entities or persons were involved?
John J. Pringle
Where did it happen?
Charleston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston
Event Date
23d Ult.
Key Persons
John J. Pringle
Outcome
authorized inquiry into treaty breaches
Event Details
House of Assembly met and elected John J. Pringle as Speaker; authorized serious enquiry into whether articles of the peace treaty with Britain were broken by American states, to determine Britain's right to retain western posts.