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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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On March 3, the British House of Commons voted by a majority of 40 to refer Catholic claims to civil rights to a committee, seen as progress toward religious tolerance and unity, including repeal of Dissenters' disqualifications.
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By a majority of 40 it was decided last night in the H. of Commons, that the claims of the Catholics to a participation in all those rights which belong to the citizens of a free country, should be referred to a committee.
This decision will be hailed by every enlightened mind as a proof of the progress of reason and common sense throughout the whole community. Let the same temper and moderation prevail in the future discussions on this important topic, which have marked the present, and the result will be cordiality and union throughout the empire. The repeal of all the remaining disqualifying statutes which exclude Dissenters from any of the common rights of citizens, is all that will then be wanting, to secure the effectual and triumphant co-operation of the irresistible energies of a free and happy people in defence of our common privileges.
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London
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March 3
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referred to a committee by a majority of 40
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By a majority of 40 it was decided last night in the H. of Commons, that the claims of the Catholics to a participation in all those rights which belong to the citizens of a free country, should be referred to a committee. This decision will be hailed by every enlightened mind as a proof of the progress of reason and common sense throughout the whole community. Let the same temper and moderation prevail in the future discussions on this important topic, which have marked the present, and the result will be cordiality and union throughout the empire. The repeal of all the remaining disqualifying statutes which exclude Dissenters from any of the common rights of citizens, is all that will then be wanting, to secure the effectual and triumphant co-operation of the irresistible energies of a free and happy people in defence of our common privileges.