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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 18, 1818
Page
1
Parliament weighs a proposed replacement of the Irish Hearth Tax with a commutation plan. Senators argue it would be oppressive, especially for Ireland's rural poor, while others warn against changing a long standing levy. Supporters press for relief while noting England Ireland fiscal interdependence and revenue impacts.
In a heated session, lawmakers examine Ireland’s tax load on Assessed Taxes and Window Tax, noting deficits of about 550,000 and total charges near five million per annum. Proponents argue consolidation and prior abatements justify reforms, while opponents urge careful substitution and broader exemptions. Ireland’s debt and English burden are weighed alongside fiscal strains across the two kingdoms.
Amid a heated Commons debate, opponents condemn the Window Tax as cruel while urging reform. Leaders argue for tax relief and economy, noting Ireland bears burdens from English policy and war, with calls to curb military costs and seek proportional relief.
In Parliament the Chancellor of the Exchequer explains Irish tax reductions aim to aid employment and residence in Ireland. A levy schedule sets duties by carriage type, with proposed tweaks on horse racing taxes. Sir I Newport moves a bill to prevent typhus fever in Ireland and improve hospital care. motion granted and adjournment follows.
In May 14 discussions Lord CALEDON petitioned against distillery acts, seeking reform. Reports on CHIMNEY SWEEPERS BILL urged delay for more evidence. RENT provision moved to grant Duke of Kent similar to Cambridge. ALIENS inquiry failed after opposition. Parliament adjourned.
An excerpted historical report discusses debates in a parliamentary setting. It mentions Count Las Casas, migration and partition topics, and references to Lord Castlereagh and Gaderer of the Cepes. The text alludes to East India shipping laws and a postponed message regarding a marriage.
A fragmentary financial item mentions prices and bonds, including stocks at 1,000.8 per cent, government debt at four per cent, city bonds and premiums, and exchange rates. The garbled OCR obscures clearer details on per cent, stock values, and issuers.
In a Commons committee on assessed taxes, proposals were debated to cut the hearth tax by 2 percent while aiding lodging houses for the poor, and to reduce jaunting car duties. Amendments to abolish the tax were moved but rejected. other duties for carriages and servants were adjusted, with votes recorded.
The announcement of the intended marriage of the Duke of Kant to the Prinses Dowager of Lininen was read in both Houses on Wednesday night. She is sister to Prince Leoroto and will be 21 in August, with a son and daughter aged 14 and 12. Her establishment and dowry total between 4 and 56,000 pounds per year, a loss feared by the union. On Friday, the Commons voted six thousand pounds a year to his Royal Highness by a large majority.
Government facilitates stock negotiations. Exchequer Bill Office notice: on the 14th instant and following days, depositors of 3 percent at the Bank of Raglaud may convert Exchequer Bills into 4 percent reduced annuities. Deposits dated 25 14 and 2d1y Aneny and £1 Junc are mentioned. terms for conversion outlined.
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