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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1799
Page
2
The Speaker noted several measures: a bill on income tax, another on a fanatical exemption, and a yearly indemnity proposal. Commissioners present included the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Duke of Portland, and the Lord Chancellor. Session adjourned to Tuesday for further consideration.
In Parliament a message announced Lords agreement to the General Income Tax Bill with no amendments and to the Volunteer Service Exemption Bill with several amendments. The Royal Commission read in the Lords chamber confirmed Royal Assent to the General Income Tax Bill Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill and other measures. The East-India Judicature list was reviewed and MPs with twenty or more mentions tied to committee roles. Adjournment set for Tuesday the 22nd.
London dispatches recount a Cairo uprising with two generals killed and Buowaraine's troops massacring residents as a two guineas house tax sparks violence. The Directory’s promises, English frigates running aground, and Dublin’s Anti Separatis discuss treason, Jacobinism, and rebel vigilance ahead of May.
The Brnt arrived at St James's Palace from Windsor Lodge. Duke of Yore waited, an audience occurred in the close. Levee ran from two to three. General Tart ron, Rev. Dr. Norgis, and others spoke on personal matters. Duke of Pontriann and peers held audiences until five. The Hereditary Prince of Onasce sails from Yarmouth aboard the sloop Inspector for a Continent land attempt. Court at East India House swore Capt. Too Wettanvace into Chariton command. Christmas Dividends start Saturday at the Bank. Countess of Spencer left for Althorpe for health.
The report notes Mody Providence captured by a Spanish privateer off the Tagus and the Harriaty Donloop captured by a French privateer carried into Passage in Spain. Guards boarded the Worens transport for Freland. A cartel arrived with prisoners and dispatches. Gravelines holds 400 English prisoners. An engagement off Boulogne involved a ship with Danish colours under fire from lugger privateers, with many casualties.
Reports arrive of Captain Motrtock severely wounded and near death. A Hyde Park meeting between Encrann and Stackcadre collapses after Justice Bono intervenes, while records detail punitive actions against smugglers and burglaries. Trials note pickpocketry and assaults on revenue officers amid broader war upheaval and territorial claims in the Rhine region.
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