Income Tax appeal and indirect country revenue critique
The author argues that income tax fails to capture most national revenue, stressing indirect taxes on consumption through the mass of people. It estimates taxable income and compares tax burdens across classes, noting that lower orders pay most excise and that the tax system is not the main cause of distress. An update says Earl Tausor’s arrival is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. he is not expected before Thursday or Friday.
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Brn
Eurpeet
Star
Rapacenbin
Britain
Great Britain
Ireland
Three Kingdoms
Europe
Earl Tausor
Riival
Thurathy
Letter from Norwich bishop to Cloyne bishop in 1817
A letter from the Protestant Bishop of Norwich to the Catholic Bishop of Cloyne dated September 8 1817 expresses gratitude for support of a cause dear to them and asks the Cork aggregate meeting to receive thanks for a resolution. The text notes city officials, the quarter sessions, and a public dinner forthcoming at Morrison's.
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Norwich
Cloyne
Lown
Cork
Hanxar Nogwice
Dr. Coppinger
Dec. Ae
Thunday
Woorder
Green-street
Sheriff Ngle
Morrison‘s
Fashionable World Notes Arrivals and Departures at Limerick
Thursday last Lieut General Sir Philip Heche left Limerick for London. Friday Colonel the Hon F Barton passed through Limerick for Buncraggy. By Wednesday Sir Francis Burdett arrived from Tralee with Roderick O Connor and Union Pipes performer. Saturday Hon Baronet left Limerick for Ballinastoe. Dowager Marchioness of Sligo’s remains arrived and to be interred at Potters Lodge Hertfordshire. Mr and Mrs Wellesley Pole arrived in Paris and plan to return to England soon.
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Philip Heche
Linerick
London
Greene
John Massy
Robert Mauneell
Req
Bankplace
Limerick
England
Poe
Mr. Barton
Buncraggy
County Clare
Francis Burdett, Bart
Swinburn
Traleg
Roderick, O'Connor
Roger O'Connor
O'Connor
Baronet
Ballinastoe
Francia
Marchioness
Sligo
Barnet
Potters Lodge
Herts
Wellesley Pole
Paris
Female fashions for October from Faewem Warxina Danse
A vivid catalog of October attire featuring Faewem Warxina Danse outfits. Details include cambric frocks with muslin bouillones and bouilone cuffs, pink satin bonnets with pink plume, and triple muslin ruffs. Evening ensembles in celestial blue satin with white crape, blond trims, and jewelry, plus jaconet muslin daytime dresses with elaborate spencers and bonnets.
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Almont
Charlotte Spencer
Dchermann
Window Tax Deputation Reports to Halted Petition Efforts
Saint Catherine's Parish Householders met to receive the deputation report on seeking repeal of the Window Tax. The meeting discussed presenting an address to the Prince Regent and petitions to Parliament, weighing a single metropolis petition against multiple parish petitions, with emphasis on local grievances and cost considerations.
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Saint Catherine’s
Hawthorne
Vansittart
Leland
Sall
Browne
Phelan
Saint Thomas's Church
Prince Regent
Bouke
Saint Catherine's
Mr. Browns
Parish Meeting Adopts Adjournment To Monday Next
In the parish meeting, it was resolved to collect a voluntary subscription of one shilling per house to assist proceedings against the Window Tar. The meeting agreed to adjourn to Monday the 18th at eleven o'clock to receive the HeRt General Meeting report and not yet decide on adopting further measures.
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Phelan
HeRt
Fever reports from Carrickfergus and Newry hospital notes
The Dublin press notes continuing fever absence in Carrickfergus gaol and reports from Newry Fever Hospital from July to October. Details include admissions, dismissals, deaths, and a plea for linen donations. Kilkenny and Cork fever updates describe hospital arrangements, patient counts, and tragedies including a mother and infant. Fire in John street area, police response, and ship news conclude the item.
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Dublin
Carrickfergus
Delfast
Newry Fever Hospital
House of Recovery
Newry Telegraph
Cork
Kilkenny
House of Correction
Sepe. i
Bridget Carty
Bennet's Bridge
John M.dermott
Mary Kelly
Waterford Road
Patrick-street
Autkenny
Prison escape attempt at Carrickfergus Jail reported
Belfast intelligence describes William Young and Alexander Mooney sneaking onto the roof of the new jail addition and escaping with a rope. Mooney was shot in the shoulder by a sentry, but survived. A reward is offered for Young. Separate item from Ennis Chronicle notes Griffy siblings charged with robbery in Tim Halloran’s house and earlier theft from Michael Molony.
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Belfast
William Young
Alexander Mooney
Carrickfergus
Yourdy
Mooney
92D Regiment
Young
Stewart
Watts
Belfast News
Ennis
Thomas Studdart
Catherine Griffy
Jones
William Griffy
Tim Halloran
Griffy
Grisfy
Michael Molony
Bunratty
Newmarket
Eunis Chronicle
Election of Lord Mayor of London results
Record of vote totals across several dates and times showing Alderman C Smith and Atkins competing for Lord Mayor. Totals include Smith 1348 and Atkins 892 on one date, later entries show Atkins 1247 and Smith 1793, with Goodbehere also appearing in several tallies.
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London
Whoneshay
C. Smith
Atkins
Ald
Goedleshere
Tmursbay
Alderman C.smith
Goobehere
Tridat
Tarre O'Clock
Alderman Smith
Alderman Goodbehere
Turee O'Clock
The French Pretender in Rouen Trial Rumor
A Paris journal note outlines the prolonged silence on the young Pretender at Rouen and a doubtful official notice of a looming trial. It ridicules the impostor Louis XVI’s supposed heir, criticizing his lack of education, vulgar manners, and hollow claim while noting limited public attention outside nearby departments.
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Paris
Gr Adam Dauphin
Rouen
Louis XVI
English General Crewe Freed in France Debt Case
The case concerns General Crewe son of Lord Crewe who was arrested in Paris for a debt of about 7000 pounds. The Rouen royal court ruled Brunet failed to prove English naturalization, freeing the General but denying damages. Crewe plans to appeal.
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France
General Crewe
Lord Crewe
Brunet
Leicester-square
Rouen
Royal Court of
England
Crewe
Epingle Noire Conspiracy Trial In Paris Revealed
The Epingle Noire conspiracy aimed to seize Vin cennes fortress and cause a Paris uprising. Ex engineer Monnier confessed plans to poison springs and seize the garrison with 600 to 700 men, while a cavalry captain admitted involvement. Initiation rites included a black pin and oath pledging to reveal all. The plot allegedly spread across Paris and departments under unknown key figures.
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Aasire
Paris
Yong
Vincennes
Stef
Charles Monnier
Incennes
Monnier
Ghent plan to aid Flemish industry provokes doubt
The Mail from Flanders reports a Ghent society planning a pledge to buy only native Flemish goods. Critics warn the scheme mirrors Dublin habit and may fail, citing broader German and English contexts amid concerns over enforcement and practicality. The news item also chronicles the death of English-born actor Mr Holman and a grisly duel at Pilourdeaux between two brothers, one killed and the other wounded.
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Flanders
Ghent
Dublin
Brussels
Germany
London
Hotman
Long Island
America
England
John Holman
Wakeworth Castle
Banbury
Academy
Sohn-square
Queen’s College
Garrick
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Stirling
Philadelphia
Watson
Dhe
Sevill
Provincial Intelligence
Society of Friends
Aupremie
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