Parliamentary debate over tax policy and constitutional limits
Fragmentary report of a House of Commons session discussing tax policy, import income leakage, and the scope of parliamentary power. Lords Castlereagh and Ponsonby feature, with concerns about extending measures to derangement of Parliament and potential long-term constitutional implications. The report notes the committee of the whole continued consideration and adjournment for next week.
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Newport
Tee Caowyg
Ponimiyy
Zlasceiler
Ponsonby
Lord Castlereagh
Zuerney
Pavsondy
Rabac
Big Majesty
Petition Read In Lords From Cambridge And Oxford Universities
On Friday May 16 the Duke of Gloucester presented a Cambridge petition against Catholic Claims and Lord Grenville presented an Oxford version. Both petitions were read and ordered to lie on the table.
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Duke of Glouceder
University of Cambridge
Lord Grenville
University of Oxford
Housing and Finance Bill Debates on Savings Banks
In Parliament, discussions covered exports and imports with Ireland in 1816, delaying the Usury Law Bill to May 1, and the Beitis Army strength. The saving banks bill faced recommitment, with debates on deposit safeguards, public fund investments, parish relief bonuses, and potential reductions in poor rates. clerical residence reforms sparked concerns about bishop powers and church governance.
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Great Britain
Ireland
Lord Palmerston
Bonaparte Plot and Europe War Talks Across the Continent
Dispatches describe Lucien Bonaparte leaving Rome amid papal permission issues, Blacas rushing to Paris with word of a French plot that proved false, and rumors of changes in war ministries. European leaders debate a prohibition alliance and unnamed merchants consider a Brits Society to curb English trade while South American conflicts unfold with Morillo dead and Bolivar rising amid foreign support.
Clergy Land Limits Debate In House Committee
Historical report notes a House committee debate over clergy land licensing. Proposals vary from granting clergy 50 to 100 acres without a license to farm, with votes 2 for the clause and 35 against. a 3 acre compromise appears implied. Adjourned to Monday.
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Counete
Tharaien
M Sutton
Che. Blank
Dickenson
M. Sutten
H’gune
Sathurst
Ftaggeon
Orders on May 19 motion and Irish bills in Parliament
Notices list motions for Monday May 19 including the Inchequer Regul ation Bill and the Offices Abolition Bill second readings. It notes a Sapaly committee and flags Lord Cockrana drawing attention to an extortion attempt linked to election expenses.
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Das
Minday
Dfsy
Inchequer Qgicus
England and Ireland
Offices
Ireland
Sapaly—Committee
Lord Cockrana
Fjore and Lever at the Castle on June Fourth
An announcement notes an event at the Castle off Weu Neapar on June 4 at 4 30 with a Seconp Larrion of Its Paper issued on its respective days to deliver the latest Post Office evening print.
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Weu- Neapar
London Journals Report on Ireland Financial State Local Debate
The article notes the House of Peers debate on Lord Coxon GuMore’s motion and the Commons’ Financial State of Ireland discussion. It discusses Europe’s postwar malaise, hopes for crops, and the need to boost trade and manufactures to raise revenue, urging expansion of foreign markets for British goods.
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London
Chester Mail
House of Peers
Coxon GuMore
Commons
Ireland
V.frracenato
Europe
Corn Market Advances and Political Notices Echo
In yesterday’s corn market all grain descriptions rose. The text lists various political and judicial matters including appointments, insolvencies, tax and income details, and international transport for cavalry amid a discussion of bills, salaries, and public finance. It notes Robert Gifford as Solicitor General elected MP for Rye and remarks on Naples and Italian affairs with British dignitaries and figures mentioned.
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Lord Clifton
Gan
Diraley
Moath
Toe Hoourble
France
Ireland
Athagma
Comimnony
Naples
Devonshire
Orwen
Cifford
Park
The Theatre Announces Braham and Philipps Engagement
Announced they will perform for six nights, a rare vocal combination not seen before in this country. Public congratulated on the opportunity to enjoy such talent under Mr. W Farren’s management, promising an outstanding opera program.
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Braham
Philipps
W. Farren
The Indian Jugglers End Exhibition This Saturday
On Saturday evening next these celebrated characters close their Exhibition after a matchless display that has astonished the public. Their feats have not been equaled in this city, and perhaps ever. Those who have not yet witnessed them should seize the opportunity this evening and tomorrow, for such a showing may never occur again.
Treason suspect captured after disguise in Manchester case
Information reached this office that a man linked to treasonable acts in Manchester fled here and used the name Melas. Lord Sidmouth’s warrant names him William Benbow. He was traced to Rutland Place as a journeyman shoemaker, arrested Friday last, and transferred to the King’s Messenger care before sailing home with Mr Kaye on Tuesday night.
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Heap
Manchester
Farrel
Melas
Lord Sidmouth
Wiliam Benbow
Mr. Farrel
Rutland Place
Kaye
England
Provincial Intelligence and Local Theft at Kilkenny
Reports detail a night attack on Mr. Robert Rowan of Mullaghmore by seven or eight assailants on Rathfryland road near Hilltown, the foiled plan prompting identification hopes. Also, a theatre burglary in Kilkenny led to the thief’s capture in Duke Street Dublin after Wardens pursued him. London-born suspect may be an aid offender. A sloop with potatoes arrived at the quay while a boy fell to his death near Newtown Tra more.
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Robert Rowan
Mullaghmore
Rathfryland
Hilltown
Jamea Lindsay
Rowan
Newry Telegraph
Kilkenny
Clarke
William Kinganall
Dublin
Duke-street
Newgate
London
Waterford Chronicle
Newtown
Tramore
Army Regime Cuts Target Ordnance and Ranks
Reported government plans propose large reductions in the Ordnance department and three battalions of Army engineers. Promotions would limit Major Generals to a 54. per diem only if not in regiments or on service, while current senior officers retain their pay. Troop movements include Scots Greys marching to Scotland and detachments landing at Dover for depots. Madame Catalani suffers a serious carriage accident en route from Rome to Tuscany. four actors in her party are injured as the carriage collapses on a descent, with one minor fatality suspected after the fourth act.
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Ordnance Department
Finance Committee
Royal North British Dragoons
Scots Greys
Canterbury
Scotland
Buffs
Dover
France
Thuracay
Fet
Royal Scots
Chatham
Madame Catalani
Rome
Tuscany
Frombkacw
Madame Catalane
Lns
Buc
Coline
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