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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In London, the House of Commons debated the Peace preliminaries with a large majority approving an address thanking the King for honorable terms. The Duke of Newcastle's opposition was weak with only 65 votes. William Pitt, despite gout, spoke moderately for over two hours, disappointing opposition hopes.
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Extract of a Letter from London, Dec. 11.
"---THESE who of late exclaimed most against the Peace.
begin now to alter their Sentiments: Thursday and Yesterday the
Preliminaries were before the House of Commons, who, by a
Majority of above 250; have agreed to address his Majesty this
Day, to thank him for obtaining Terms so honourable. The Duke
of N--------'s Party, notwithstanding all their Bluster without
Doors, made but a poor Opposition in the House, there were only
65 of them, and they, when they attempted to speak, Were Scarce
listened to. Mr. PITT was in the House, but so bad with the
Gout, that he was obliged to be supported by two of his Servants:
On Thursday he spoke upwards of two Hours, and perhaps more
good Sense was never spoken in the same Length of Time. Some
of the Preliminary Articles he expressed his Dislike to, and others
he highly approved of. Those in the Opposition were greatly dis-
appointed, as they expected he would attack all the Measures of the
Ministry.----Though he was very moderate, he appeared rather
in the Opposition than otherwise."
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London
Event Date
Dec. 11
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house of commons agreed by majority of above 250 to address the king thanking for honorable peace terms; opposition only 65 votes.
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Those opposing the Peace began altering sentiments. Preliminaries debated in House of Commons on Thursday and previous day; majority approved address to King. Duke of N--------'s party offered poor opposition. Mr. Pitt, suffering gout and supported by servants, spoke over two hours moderately, approving some articles and disliking others, appearing in opposition but disappointing expectations of full attack on ministry.