Trade and governance contrasts amid Halifax reports
Advices from Halifax and Newfoundland describe a flourishing colonial trade, with flour and fish movements boosting coastal bustle while a looming treaty in London threatens currents. The Newfoundland fisheries suffer wet weather and reduced catches, prompting a 25 percent government rent cut to ease settlements amid recent misfortunes.
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Halifax
Newfoundland
West India Islands
London
Repeal of the Window Tax Meeting at Royal Exchange
Dublin Churchwardens and Parochial Deputies convened at the Royal Exchange to advance a petition for total repeal of the Window Tax in Ireland. A committee outlined letters and circulars, debated whether Grattan or the Marquis of Downshire should present the petition, and resolved to seek support from Duke of Leinster and Lord Downshire with thanks to officials for their lenient tax collection.
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Royal Exchange
Micwagh DeLuex
Hickey
Banton
Haaraicks
Dubin
Ireland
Browns
House of Lords
Upom
Khaw
Cgit
Giratin
Grattan
Carny
Hos
Neary Grattan
Hubert Shaw
Kay
House of Cummose
Banron Seemdell
Brower
Downshire
Harton
Duke of Leinster
Gisbe
Dihtin
Perle
Vinster
Mtr
Burton
Kennan
Argun
Teinster
Browne
Messrs
House of Loris
Downghire
Renson
Bublin
England
Downahire
Dublin
Winels
Sinke
Kertland
Willis
Common Council
Winns
Brows
Wabden
Keatlann
My. KK
Doctor Meyler
Hawthorne
Thousfertings
Excise
Parochial Deputies in Dublin debate tax repeal and Cantwell praise
Members gathered to discuss the Toland Excise Tax and its burden on the poor while voicing support for John Cantwell's public services. They considered delaying action, with some urging a repeal and others arguing for a measured approach under parliamentary act changes. A Dublin meeting formed an address to citizens, with petitions from St Nicholas Within and St Michael's presented, and Mr. Collins elected chair as the session adjourned to January.
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Waites
Dwyer
Waite
Bertland
A. Watken
Idraca
Mrskrstland
Bowne
Leonid
Ireland
Wre
John Cantwell
Mr. B
Cantwell
Gantleman
Sohen
Bruwne
Browne
Williams
Dublin
St. Nicholas
St. Michael's
Will
Micsaga Collen. Esq
Grand Jury Cess Debate at St Catherine's Parish
Yesterday in St Catherine's Parish, Mr Atkinson presided as churchwarden over a grand jury discussion of cess funds. Trustees debated overpaid arrears of about 431, and considered instalment repayment rather than crediting the surplus to current year allotments amid broader tax burdens and cries for reform.
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ST. Catherine's Parisi
Atkinson
Krown
Sparrow
Paris
Spangow
Mr. Brown
Rinbman
Browse
Mr. Browne
England
Ireland
Grand Jury
Abdulid
Local Meeting Discusses Inquiry and Redress Measures
A crowded session debated the legality and necessity of adopting a resolution urging a commission. Mr Atkinson urged focus on redress for local abuses while others called for broader inquiry into city institutions. The meeting adjourned to Friday at one o'clock.
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Bean
Alohe
Browwa
Apinso
Thin
Atkingon Thomas
Hern
Fea Pla
Howe
Atminbon Aaid
Second Meeting at St Pauls Parish Probes Grand Jury Fees
Parishioners of St Pauls meet for a second time to discuss alleged large unauthorised levies and grand jury fees. A memorial to Lord Baltimore is considered, with a deputation to present it. A vestry backs further investigation and appoints a committee with legal figures to review ten years of accounts and prepare for next meeting.
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ST. Paul's Parish
St. Paul's
Adamson
UMK
Earl Talbot
Lucy Coss
Commilles
Lisudegant
Bel
Lindsay
Cay
Dublin
King’s Bench
Instauath
Maguire
Texas
NULLIN COMN EXCILINGE Grain Prices Decline Amid Slow Demand
Price readings for grain show little change with prime wheat at 409 to 4395 inferior, barley slipping, oats down per barrel, and feeding parcels quiet. Flour prices steady at 2s to 140 per cwt with few sales, whiskey unchanged, overall dull market activity.
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Minto
Parcela
Court ruling ends drink-house credit for workers in Ireland
A magistrate dismissed an application challenging a copperplate printers case over a Bank of Ireland debt and a savings fund used to cover rent sickness and essentials. Alderman Warner praised the decision, highlighting how it upholds laws preventing workers and servants from obtaining credit at public houses, protecting earnings for families.
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Oldham
Gozraver
Questien Delage
Alderine
Renin H
Vindra Pinlay
Bank of Ireland
Xauth Hebri
Warner
Gidham
Regimental Farewell and Disbanding of the 94th Belteda Scots
The 94th regiment known as Scots Belgada, under Colonel Campbell, was disbanded at Belfast after a ceremonial farewell. NCOs and privates honored their officers with a chair salute and carried their colours through town, while the band played and the corps returned to barracks. Campbell gave a farewell address. officers were refreshmented with wines. The decorations featured scenes from India and Europe. The unit, about 800 strong, had worn three stands of colours since 1733. Sir Charles Colville offered the last colours to Campbell. The men conducted themselves with decorum through the disbanding period.
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94Th Regiment
Scots Belgada
Campbell
Belfast
Serjant
M&s-Room
India
Europe
Salamanca
Vittoria
Cuidad Rodrigo
Badajos
Ce. Sc. &c
Charles Colville
Camdell
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County Meath
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