Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Ireland Parliament Approves New Taxes and Quaker Oath

The Lord Lieutenant presented two bills to the Irish Parliament, one for an additional duty on beer ale strong waters wine tobacco and other goods and merchandizes and the other for a tax on salaries profits of employments fees and pensions plus a loan repayment act. The Quaker declaration bill was also accepted in lieu of an oath. The Speaker urged loyalty to the Crown and pledged support for the government to maintain forces and public security.