Repeal of the Lenthee Ta gras Bill Fails on Second Reading
The second reading of the Lenthee Ta gras repeal bill fails by 136 to 120. Market sentiment dips as stocks slide from 824 to 79 amid approaching settlement day.
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 10, 1818
Page
4
The second reading of the Lenthee Ta gras repeal bill fails by 136 to 120. Market sentiment dips as stocks slide from 824 to 79 amid approaching settlement day.
British forces under Colonel Bunn repelled a large Peishwa army at Poonah after a bold defense by the Bombay European troops and Major Ford. Casualties included officers and dozens of rankers. the enemy left many dead, with India’s press noting British superiority and discipline amid ongoing Pindaree suppression and political tensions.
Reports from Poonah state Brigadier General Smith’s force joined Keerkee on the 13th and engaged the enemy on the 10th, defeating and dispersing them. The British flag was raised at the location, and the Peishwa fled to Peorunder as Smith moved to lay siege to that fort.
The official comparison of revenue for the year ending April 5 1818 versus 1817 shows increases in Customs by 1,511,2722.3, Stamps 491,773.4, Excise Taxes 252,023, and Miscellaneous 1964174, with decreases only in Excise and Post Office. The quarter ends with a gain of over half a million and a total quarterly surplus of 1,419,220, prompting congratulations to government and country on progressive improvement.
London dispatch outlines proposed new customs duties progressing in the House of Commons with long tables on East India, export, coastwise, tonnage, and inland charges. It notes anticipated July adjustments, anticipated alterations, salted provisions cuts, sweet oil hikes, and possible parliamentary changes. A rumour links the Solicitor General’s ascent and Sir V Gibbs retirement to Chief Justice. Also reports northern expedition departure from the Nore and a stocks market plunge with exchequer bills trading at premiums and consols around 79.
Lords debated production of accounts on libel arrests and proposed steps by Parliament. Leather duties and tax repeal discussed with petitions from Manchester fabric workers. Cotton manufactory concerns cited by physicians, with support for reform. Dublin petition on electoral rights and various local petitions referred to committees.
Fragmentary report from Parliament discussing tariff changes and the leather trade. Debates reference income from import duties in 1617 and 1813, objections to taxing everyday goods, and lines of support for manufacturers. Members argue about burden, consumer impact, and need to read the bill a second time. Plus notes on pardons fees and a separate motion regarding royal expenditure.
Market notes show corn and wheat demand varying with price shifts. Trade reports indicate foreign wheat imports steady while oats and barley show limited demand. charity sermon noted for April 9 at St Catherine's Church to aid distressed debtors with weekly support.
Marriages celebrate unions in St George and St Peter churches linking Oxwary Donnabenry Tyrone and Dublin Str Juban Ribteo Ki turachy Limorish. Deaths announce Rev James Kelly in Doonard, Georges Hanlin in Duntreary, Eugene Devlin near Landonderry, and David Noche Kay in Limerick with aged locals and regional figures named in a weathered notice.
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