Debated Tobacco Duties and Fraud in the Colonies
The author argues against opponents of a tobacco duties bill, contending the proposal targets frauds harming the public and planter, and criticizes clamor as misrepresentation. Cites a Customs fraud report, noting sugarcoated claims and a Maryland tobacco case with hogshead weight discrepancies yielding substantial private gain at public cost.
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Perfor
Great Britain
House of Commons
Kirdy
Lawswer
Britain
Bih
s.Crafitman
Maryland
BF Semek Ieee
Great Council of Ten Proclaims Reward for Banished Natives
The Great Council of Ten announces banishment from the Territories of the Republic for Alix Cppelli and Joseph Candi, both natives of Bologna, for heinous crimes. A reward of 500 Ducats is offered for killing them within the territories, and 1909 Ducats for delivering them to death. The proclamation also grants power to pardon and grant liberty in certain cases.
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Council of Ten
Republick
Alix’ Cppelli
Joseph Candi
Bologna
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