When was it published?

September 16, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 16, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

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South Carolina, Georgia, Lords For Trade, Colonial Complaints, Hearing Postponed

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On August 2, 1730s (implied), a hearing before the Lords for Trade and Plantations in London addressed complaints from South Carolina agents against Georgia people and from Georgia Trustees against a South Carolina ordinance. After evidence, Georgia sought quick continuation, but South Carolina delayed it to the next Monday fortnight.

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London, August 2. On Thursday last, there was a Hearing before the Lords for Trade and Plantations, upon the Complaints of the Agents of South Carolina, against the People of Georgia; and of the Trustees for Georgia, against an Ordinance passed by the Lieutenant Governor and Assembly, of South Carolina. After several Evidences were read, the Trustees for Georgia desired the Cause to be continued, that it might be ended as soon as possible; and the Lords for Trade were willing to go on, and would have appointed Yesterday. But the Council for South-Carolina desired to have the further Hearing put off, until next Monday Fortnight; and being very solicitous for that Day, they were, at last, indulged in it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Politics

What keywords are associated?

South Carolina Georgia Lords For Trade Colonial Complaints Hearing Postponed

Where did it happen?

London

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Thursday Last

Outcome

hearing postponed until next monday fortnight at request of south carolina council.

Event Details

Hearing before the Lords for Trade and Plantations on complaints of South Carolina agents against Georgia people and Georgia Trustees against South Carolina ordinance; evidence read; Georgia desired quick continuation, but South Carolina requested delay, which was granted.