Parliament in Irish House debates Libs Bill amendments
A parliamentary report from Monday shows a committee of the whole House considering Lords amendments to the Libs Bill on newspaper evidence. Mr Maarynix and Attorney General discuss Voltaire references, with debate on printer liability, and a tythe bill by Mr O Downey facing adjournment as divisions yield no clear majority. Local items report attacks in Queen's County, rural violence, and dispatches from Belfast and Downpatrick on security and treason cases.
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Lords
Maarynix
Voltaire
O'Dowxxets
Doftor Dufusxan
Dofor
Petty Squires
Petty
Ireland
O'Doxwexzr
Brutal murders in Ireland linked to insurgent violence
News from Dublin reports two violent killings tied to insurgent activity. A man who gave information on treasonable practices was murdered near Carlow, described as another act of brotherly violence. In Dublin county, insurgents killed and dismembered a farming man near Newcastle, presenting a bloodthirsty atrocity before his children. The victim was said to be a key witness against insurgents at Naas offices, with Earls Ormond and Dil acting in relation to the case.
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Laft
Carlow
Newcastle
Dublin
Naas
Earl of Ormond and
Offord
Vilcoust
Land Tax plan discussed by critics in 1798 Adelphi note
A March 25 1798 Adelphi letter argues three audience views on a proposed Land Tax. It rejects claims the plan sells specific lots or converts securities and claims the tax is district based rather than tied to individual estates. It asserts landed security investments tied to whole districts and questions impracticability.
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Middlesex
Loss of Sloop Providence in extraordinary Humber ebb
A York assize case before Sir George Rouxe details the loss of the sloop Providence loaded with wool from Louth to Leeds. The masterful ebb and rapid tide, unseen anchors, and hard shoal water caused the ship to drag, overset, and sink. damages awarded amount to 4581 for the wool value with other cargoes pending appeal to King's Bench.
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Moon
Colne
Gaariet Neve
Ricuard New- Ton
Providence
Louth
Lincolnshire
Leeds
Humber
North-Ferraby-Channel
Humeter
Hull
Court of King’s Bench
Fleet from the Elbe Arrives at the Nore and Courts Martial News
The Elbe fleet arrived at the Nore under Ranger convoy with Lord Gower aboard from Cuxhaven. Refined goods tax rises persist for four months per Parliament AR. Notable arrivals include Mrs Oliver and Lord Howth among others. Dr Scott in York awarded damages against Captain White for church incident. damages noted at 10,000. A Special Commission to try Tower prisoners begins April Age of April. Sir Thomas Strange to preside over new Court of Judicature. salary and rank noted.
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Elbe
Nore
Ranger
Lord Gower
Cuxhaven
Scarborough
Busiess
Buller
Heath
Lawrence
Thomas Strange
Lord Crivs
Madras
Court of Judicature
Thomas
Court martial in the East Indies convicts and frees officers
The court martial proceedings led to acquittal of Captain James Arthur Tanner on the charges of immorality and complicity in a marriage plot, while Captain Tanner remains released from arrest after the commander in chief did not confirm the sentence. The proceedings were signed by Major General T Bridges and Deputy Judge Advocate J Lelth, with later remarks from A Clarke. Headquarters Calcutta. May 1797.
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East Indies
Taxter
Col. Muar
Janes Arthur
Anne
Munt
Anit
Froca
Fanner
Andrew M‘dowell
T. Bridges
J. Lelth
Carnatic
Choultry Plain
Fune Gy
Tae Dia
Tanner
Descriptions Of Naval Guns And Civil Unrest Across Regions
From Dunkirk two privates are launched. one carries a marked battery, the other bears sixteen four-pounders. Canton Zurich shows growing fermentation and potential civil war. Abbots of St Gall and Toggenburg seek entry into the thirteen tons. General 1.8 to command the army of Italy at the capitol. A man near Feversham planned destruction but was captured and sent to London. Two women examined in connection with Barrett’s escape, imprisoned for further inquiry. Waterford reports daily prison transfers to Duncannon Fort amid Defenderism. Limerick notes alarm and militia orders to Maryborough. State prisoners to be arraigned at Maidstone. Mets, Peas son, and Torr Warre linked to high treason. Bonnan’s reputation praised though no case. Yarmouth schoolmasters win a prize. a Newport hairdresser dies after revelry. Coroner’s verdict felonious. glutton buried on the public road. Thetford: Nobbs found guilty of forgery and to be executed. The Coach and Horses in Holborn robbed of plate and valuables including three club boxes.
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Dunkirk
Canton
Zurich
St. Gall
Toggenburg
Italy
Capitol
Feversham
18Th Light Dragoons
London
Houte
Barrett
Poultry
Gijifour-street
Queen’s
Maryborough
Maidstone
Roth
Mets, Peasson
Torr Warre
Bonnan
Yarmouth
Emanuel Guzman
Newport
Monmouthshire
Thetford
John Nobbs Way
Baker
High Holborn
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John Patterson
Hugh Gordon
James Spence
Wm. Murdock
James Woods
Matthew Moorecraft
Downpatrick
Belfast News
Pomeroy Corps of Infantry
Jacob Nixon
Kilmainham Prison
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