Finance debate on expenditures and tax reforms in 1821
The discussion centers on comparing 1792 and 1820 expenditures, with MPs assessing pensions, colonial costs, and the Sinking Fund. The Chancellor argues for prudent retrenchment, defense of public faith, and gradual tax relief, while opponents push for broader reductions and critique the timing and method of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur
Naval Department
Sheerness
Ricardo
St. Jan
Feszhould
Lushington
Maberly
Ellice
Excuratien
Exyier
Irish revenue reforms praised but costs cut in collection
In a session discussing the 1g19 commission findings, Sir G Hill and other ministers highlighted reduced collection expenses in Ireland while preserving revenue. Grants and Long testified to improved tax collection. The House planned cash payment reforms and ordered bills on general sessions and lunatic asylums in Ireland, with adjournment after the day’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cellor
Mr. Cualcraft
Calcraft
Exchequer
Culcratt
Mr. Calcraft
Pitt
Whig
Cole League
Burke
England
France
Turkey
Aember
Cumberland
Huskisson
Gent
Moyer
Hluskisson
Finance Committee
Lord Castlereagh
Ireland
J. Smith
Wilmot
Maseriy
Ricardo
Luswixeton
J. Newtonn
Baronet
John Newport
G. Hill
Mr. C. Grant
Lord Mountcharles
Sir Charles Long
George Hill
John Smith
Naples
Robert Wilson
Duke de Gallo
Bank of England
Hobhouse
C. Grant
Haydon Picture of Christ in the Garden Exhibited
Mr Haydon presents a canvas showing Christ in the garden under agony and submission while apostles sleep Judas and the crowd approach with torches. The critic lauds Haydon for anatomy, expression, and a measured blend of Dutch detail and Reynolds clarity, comparing the work to Raphael in spirit and mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Haydon
Christ
Apostles
St. John
St. James
St. Peter
Judas
Reynolds
Raffaello
Mr. Kraypoy
Veter
St. Sohn
Jesus
Hag
Judas Iscarioth
Raffaelle
Europe
Haypon
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Wig
Flaberly
Committee of Supply
I’rafalgar
Hunt
Carlile
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