Distress of Agriculture and Tax Reform Debate in Parliament
Parliament debates relief for farmers amid tax burdens and high prices. Speakers contrast Scottish interests, landholders, and working classes while weighing repeal of duties, the impact on barley and malt, and the nation's credit and public faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lish Baxley
Scotland
MacKenzie
Lord A. Hamilton
Extinburgh
Essex
Hertfordshire
Sussex
E. Wodehouse
Norwich
Yarmouth
Jong
King
Coventry
Wodehouse
Mr. Wodehouse
Hear
Tear
Wuld
Ellice
Lord Folkestone
Megiony _ fi Risulty
Chase
Debate on Taxation and Public Credit in Parliament Night Session
Members clash over taxation relief and public credit policy. Lord Castlereagh warns against quick concessions while deferring to restoring money to its true standard. The debate cites America’s retrenchment and notes distress, with Mr. Western winning leave to introduce the bill after a division of 125 to 149.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monck
Mer. Huskisson
America
Littleton
Lord Castlereagh
Wilberforce
Lord C
Keith Douglas
Western
Petition on Catholic Bills Stirs Commons Debate
A copied petition from Richard Hayes of Wexford appeals to the Commons on Friday before the Catholic debates. It denounces proposed measures regulating Catholic clerics and vows, objecting to oath requirements and state oversight. Hayes seeks rejection of both bills as unconstitutional and dangerous to religious liberty.
Petition Against Civil Exclusion Bill by Richard Jliayes
The document condemns a proposed Civil Exclusion Bill as a tool of religious persecution that would empower the Crown to appoint Catholic bishops and priests, undermining liberty and risking state control over conscience. It pleads Parliament to reject the measure and defend empire freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume
House of Commons
Plunkett
George Hill
Richato Haves
Wexford
Ireland
Rome
Tay
Magésty
Richard Jliayes
St. Paul's
London
Paris Papers Extracts From March 19 Dispatches
The Paris Journals report military preparations in Naples with fresh troops to the frontier and ships escorting a convoy from Carthagena. Turin coverage describes King Victor Emmanuel abdicating in favor of the Duke de Genevois, the regency of Prince Carignan, proclamations urging unity, and fear of civil unrest in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Naples
Palermo
Sicily
Fondi
Carthagena
Proclamation of the Prince Regent in Savoy
The Prince Regent Carlo Alberto of Savoy proclaims he holds full authority after King Victor Emmanuel abdicates. He urges immediate cessation of hostilities and safe travel for the royal party, calls for public tranquillity, and notes Turin dated March 13 with promises to reveal intentions tomorrow. Reports also mention Neapolitan troop movements, upcoming constitutional plans in Hesse, and supply shifts amid mounting unrest.
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Canto Aluertro
Savoy
Caniouano
Victor Emmanuel
Turin
Carlo Alberto
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Heari
England
United States
Gutfeman
Catholic Question
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Independ Snre
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Miadena
Cariguan
Hia
Royal Palace
Nice
Prince de Carignon
Sardinia
Europe
Austria
Russia
Prussia
Lurin
Frankvvort
Hesse
Bavaria
Garigliano
Abruzzi
Ambrosio
Celano
Crown
Free Corps
Civic Guard
Genoa
P. S
Rieti
Vienna
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