Meeting of Carlisle Freemen support Curwen for Parliament
A Carlisle meeting chaired by Edward Rowland and later William Curtis endorses J. Curwen Esq for Parliament. Resolutions call for canvassing in the city and parish, urging opposition to renewed taxes and urging publication in local papers. A second meeting considers petition against the income tax and thanks councillors for signing requisitions.
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Carlisle
GoperEan
Edward Rowland
Lerge
Uaa
Ghdegeemed Mediber
J.-C. Cupwen
Fabours
Piehis Dury Ap
Kuuulved
Lyn
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Edward’ Ryland
Brethequer
House ‘of Commons
House of Lords
Wigtown County Meeting Presses Tax Relief for Agriculture
A 1816 Wigton assembly of landowners and trustees adopted resolutions urging Parliament to grant temporary export relief and tax abatements to the agricultural sector. They argued the Property Tax is oppressive and propose modulations, including reduced malt duties and duties on imports to aid farmers and laborers. The meeting urged the government to mitigate distress and preserve cultivation and trade.
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Wig Town
Wigton
William Maxavell
Monreith
Barr
Agricul‘inre
Tito
Scottland
Halon Devel
Meer
Barlepe
Alteway
Walla Seir Ks GB
Anil
BNP
Eae
I Geoormieapfie
Pillory Abolition Debate In Imperial Parliament
In a February session of the House of Lords discussion centered on abolishing the pillory. Lords recalled earlier failed attempts and noted judges should reduce death penalties under revenue laws. They argued punishment severity should fit the crime and age of officials involved.
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Ceylon
Lord Holland
Mi‘Ristera
Earl of Liverpool
Sudmoe
Severa T
Earl Bathurst
Earl Seanhope
Grenville
uessUs
Billy
Petition Debates on Property Tax and Army Budget Strains
The House hears numerous petitions against the Income Tax and the Property Tax, with Westminster residents calling for repeal or modification. Ministers defend measures while Parliament debates a large peace-time army and budget, amid calls for broader public consultation and protest.
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Pelivons
Gascoyne
Liverpool
Seaco
Vax
Pyerney
Babington
Ponsonby
Gore Langton
Brougiam
K. Burdett
Westminster
Norwich
Mecuisu
St. Anne
Limehouse
Haut
Swansea
Francis Osborne
Isle of Jy
Lord Milton
Doncaster
North Allerton
North
South Cove
Cottingham
County of York
Thomas Aclana
Devon
Tnd
Lierney
Phis
Cartwright
Gould
Pons Inby
Hingwo Eary
Acland
Sierney
James Shaw
Farringdon
Bakeng
Dorking
Robinson
Mr. R
Baronet
Mr. Baring
Wilberforce
Barlng
Committee of Supply
Lamisson
Vriday
John Russell
Amiens
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Nourathtel
Jhn
Christian Curwen
Orkington
Hall
Babe Fehall
John
Smuth
Tower Ward
Bakech’ Hall
Sir Welleam- Curtis
England
Oac
Co . Phat
House of Commons
Wim. Curtis
Zhis
Wan. Curtis
Bary
Aterman
B. Parrey
Azard
Burne, and’ Co
Maeve
Hazald, Burne, and Co
Royal Exchange
Londor
Mary
Whitechapel
S. Ms Cles
Iksenr
Jae Nang Gee
Imperial Parliament
Oyen
Monpay
Beislon
Lord Gower
Loap-Cuancetrog
Duke of Monrose
Earl of Suartessuay
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