Controversial Wool Duty Scheme Prompts Irish Register Debate
A reader presses the Autor to consider a British plan to tax wool differently, favoring an Irish register system to curb exports to France. The letter argues Ireland should allow a national register, contends Britain would gain, and warns against harming Ireland or Britain by current duties. It references estimates of tax yields, economic impacts, and political backing.
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Port News In Fleet and Port Entries From Feb clash
PORT NEWS. Falmouth Feb. 24 outward-bound remain Arro d the Sea Nymph Staples from Lisbon for Orders and the Ebor Robinson from Malaga for Falmouth. All Pacquets remain in Port except the King George Uriny. Dartmouth Feb. 25 Unity from Jersey for Western Islands and Maryland arrived. Liverpool Feb. 25 Dispatch Ross from Faro arrived. Plymouth Feb.25 Britannia London from Gibraltar. Kitty London from Lisbon. Diligence Plymouth from Genoa. Guilliott spoke with Indian Queen Bristol Holland Guiney about 30 Leagues off Lizard in bad weather Head left, still proceeding.
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Bishop of Oxford Confirmed at Bow Church in London
In London yesterday the Most Reverend John, Lord Bishop of Oxford, was confirmed at Bow Church with the usual ceremonies attended by Archbishop of Canterbury and other dignitaries. The crowd filled the church. admission was limited and many stood outside. John Neal, Esq., lately elected member for Coventry, took the oaths and seat in the Commons. Four outward-bound East India ships, Winchester Lyell Devonshire and Nottingham, set sail from the Downs with a fair wind.
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High Water at London Bridges Minutes After 9 in the Morning
News brief notes high water at London bridges rising after nine oclock. Weather observers warn of continued water level fluctuations and potential travel delays in the Thames crossings.
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South Sea Stock and Annuities Mixed Trading Report
yesterday prices show South Sea Stock at 102 with 5 thirds, South Sea Annuities at 133 8ths, New South Sea Annuities at 11 22 qr, and 16 3 thirds. Bank of Is is half. New Bank Circulation quoted at 2s 6d premium. India 1993 quarters three percent aff inities half year. Royal Exchange Affranchment 168 London ditto 141 half. African and English copper prices listed. South Sea Bonds 34 15s premium. Three percent India ditto and Exchequer orders quoted with several per cent figures and premiums. Adventure Shares, Emperor's Loan, and Exchequer orders noted with varied quarters and per cent rates.
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Notice on Dr Pocock Life and Theological Works edition
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