Notables Assembly debate on land tax and Kentucky prospects
A Virginia Richmond letter from January 1787 discusses the unsettled finances in France with plans for a territorial land tax and clerical support, while detailing Kentucky's emergence. It notes Kentuckee's population, governance by local magistrates, ties to Virginia, Indian conflicts, and potential for economic growth via Ohio River trade routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Cape Henry
Kentuckee
Unite States
America
Ambitious European Disputes and Legal Battles Reach London
Reports from 1787 describe tensions over American navigation rights on the Mississippi, Spanish trade prospects, new fortifications near Sheppy, and Danish vessel movements. A Paris judgment favors linguet over the Duke d Aguillon, with 24 000 livres plus costs. Calverton Dissenters appeal to Lord George Gordon amid imprisonment disputes, and a long Paris suit against the Prince of Salm ends in a heavy damages verdict and warnings to other grandees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mississippi
Congresa
Spain
Armorica
Isle of
Sheppy
Essex
Mogador
Portugal
Morocco
Nottingham
Farrafeld
Calverto
York
Ruth
John Roe
Cantion
George Gordon
Court of King's Bench
Blessel
Taftel and Co
London
Prince of
Calais
Paris
Saim
Salm
Cavalcabo
Faulconier
Colte d’Arnobar
Clapfien
Cavalcado
Cotte d
Arnobar
RICES of STOCKS Shuts and Bonds at Auction Report
Market notes from a March 22 sale listing stock closures and rates. Entries include several 3 percent railroad and conl stocks, 4 percent and 5 percent government issues, and bonds such as Old Navy and South Sea. Also mentions Exchequer Bills and various Navy securities with nominal per cent values.
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Ditta
South Sea
Old Ann
Sper Creditte
Genteel furnished lodgings for let with rooms
Genteel furnished lodgings offered including a drawing room two bedrooms and a servant's room for rent through N B.
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N. B
Seed Ware House Households Seeds From James Reilly
James Reilly respectfully acquaints the nobility gentry friends and public that he has landed from England and Holland a general assortment of garden seeds with a pleasing collection of flower seeds all will be sold on moderate terms to recommend him for ready money trade Best Durhams mustard split peas garden tools bass mats etc a gardener of the best character and abilities now in Dublin Feb 1787
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Holland
Bet Characer
Dublin
Debates On Dublin Jails And Humane Reform Movement
A Dublin House of Lords session reviews jail conditions at City and County Dublin. Sir John Blaquiere urges inquiry into mistreatment of female prisoners in a self-acting prison yard, calling for government action and parliamentary censure. Mr Trench and others commend the Baronet’s charity and pressure for relief, with requests for accounting by jail authorities and hospital officers. The debate adjourns with motions for reports on jail regulation and welfare provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Newenhafi
Nao
Thieah
Fragnin Borroy
Dubhe
Littey
Nenagh Raf
Wartley
John Blaquiere
Tie Geal
Chrishan
Polkvie
Eneiay
Periti
Stor
Mani
Hemba
Trench
Barone
Lelf
Dublin
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Postscript
M. de Calonne
Narbonne
Voulouse
Mones
Monsieur
Europe
Tate
Ohio
Calverton
Pari
Spiea
France
Ungergo
T. Brace
Parliament -Street
Pernassion
Duke of Ruiland
Ireland
Science OF the Small
SWORD
James Unpanwooo
The
Cullomhouse
Smith and Co
Messrs. Wells, Nicholson and CO
Dame-Street
B.stok
Guy Bank L. A
Ditto
India
Troys
Parliament-street
Cutpursf-Row
Mr. Parran
James Reilly
HOUSE
Or Commons
To-Mor Row
James Nugent
Earl of Ross
Lords
Michael Cromie
Annesley
Marrow
Mg. Mason
Committee of Supply
Chat
Trinity College, Dublin
Doster Elliton
Kilkenny
J. Walfe
Maton
Hugh Fill
Beresford
Burton
Cuyningham
Godfrey Green
Auveliey Stewart
Aretha
Arar
Sita
Wanpofa
Meira
Belle Faiths
York-freet
Lady George
Eig
Bellet
County of Meath
George Wade
Bai
Ae Majesty's Mariner
Ge Street
Bouwth
B. Thonpson
Forme
Harsy-Hreet
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