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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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The General Assembly of the colony met in South Kingstown. Mr. George Rome was summoned before the House of Deputies over a letter from England, gave evasive answers, was held in contempt, and committed to gaol until the house adjourned that evening.
Merged-components note: Text continuation of the news item about the general assembly in Newport.
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Last Wednesday the honourable the general assembly of this colony met at South Kingstown, and on Thursday a warrant was granted by the speaker of the house of deputies for bringing Mr. George Rome before the house, on account of a certain letter some time since returned from England signed George Rome: and on Saturday afternoon, being brought before the house, and returning evasive answers to the questions put to him, the house deemed his conduct a contempt, and he was, in consequence thereof, committed to his Majesty's gaol in South Kingstown, where he remained until the house rose, which was between 8 and 9 o'clock on the evening of the same day.
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South Kingstown
Event Date
Last Wednesday To Saturday, Reported November 1
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committed to gaol until house rose between 8 and 9 o'clock saturday evening
Event Details
General assembly met at South Kingstown. Warrant issued Thursday for George Rome over a letter from England. Brought before house Saturday afternoon, gave evasive answers, held in contempt, committed to gaol.