House of Commons debate on taxes for wartime funding
Sir William Pitt leads a fiscal plan to raise 8 million through extended duties and reformed assessments. The scheme targets affested taxes on horses, windows, dog and watch duties with reliefs for low incomes, costs of collection, and potential retroactive indulgences to prevent evasions. The debate features supporters and critics debating scope, fairness, and temporary nature amid wartime defense needs.
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C. Arid
Buty
Gol
Raol
Pitt
William Pulteney
House of Commons debated Augmentation of the Assisted Taxes
In a column titled Postscript the paper recounts Pitt’s eloquent appeal for a proposed increase of duties. It argues the moment demands exertion to combat antipathy and ambition, praising radical strength and wealth while asserting the new finance plan will curb funded debt threatening political existence.
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House of Commons
Pitt
Rumors of French Squadrons and Baltic Moves Reach England
A Lisbon mail arrives in five days aboard the King George packet. Rumors of a Brest squadrons of sixteen ships and transports prove unfounded. Brisk moves by Lord Bridport and Sir Alan Gardner hint at Ireland and Texel patrols. A Prussian noble visits England on an important mission. Yellow fever ravages America as volunteers escort POWs near Carlisle. The West Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Militia replace sentries at Colchester Barracks. Daniel Isaac Eaton faces libel charges in America after leaving for the U.S.
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Lisbon
Falmouth
King George Packet
Bell
Brest
Lord Bridport
Ushant
Alan Gardner
Ireland
Texel
England
Hamburgh
Berlin
America
Vilane
Carlisle
West Suffolk Regiment
Harwich
Colchester
Cambridgeshire
Daniel Isaac Eaton
Court trial on Agincourt naval action detailed testimony
Proceedings aboard the Circe and the Agincourt recount a court of inquiry into the Agincourt incident. Captain Williamson outlines ship actions while Captain Halket provides evidence on the engagement signals and fleet formation. Adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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Thos. Hopper
Williamson
Lawfordship
Hite Caprian
Halket
Circe
Fusari
Agincourt
Sin
Otder
Restone
Sylph recovers Henniker cargo after French privateer capture
Port News reports the 18 gun squadron Sylph recaptured the Henniker after it and crew were taken by La Francoise in lat 47. Passengers left aboard were plundered. The convoy to the West Indies included Trent and Amphitrite under Captains Bagot and Ekins. Other convoy ships Leighton, Friendship, Triton, Chapman, Spider and a 30 squadron were noted.
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Cruizey
London
Portsmouth
Martinique
West Indies
la Francoise
Leighton
Friendship
Plymouth
Elliot
Triton
Capigin J. Gore
NAVAL Movements From Portsmouth Port November
Sailed royal ships Flora and Aéated Frederick under Captain Wyllon with the Portagel plan to Lisbon, and Ethalion Countess for convoy. Warrior 74 guns joined St Vincent’s fleet toward the French coast. Lady Harewood sailed outward but beached rudder off and returned to harbor for docking. Fly slob from the East ward arrived signaling convoy to the West ward. Chapman armed ship arrived from the Westyard.
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Flora
Frederick
Wyllon
Ethalion
Lisbon
Portagel ’Lan
Warrior
tepsin-Bord
St. Vincent's
Diamond Frigsteya
France
Harewood
Wnt
Diaman
Jrarbaar
Eafe
Wetts Ward
Westyard
Prices of StogKewir Day at Tavebee Clock
Prices quoted include 5 per cent at 72 1-4 for 4 per cent and 8ths at half 3 per cent. Copfols quoted 49 1-4 for 3 per cent. Reduced 48 1-8. Bank Lottg Aon 13 r-half Ditto Shait 6 g-16th.
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Tavebee
Bank Lottg Aon
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Erea
Whee
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R. Mackworth
Plager
Mr. Hubhouse
Pierrepont
Col. Wead
Ava
Dent
Edison
Tota
Tiereey
Postscript
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Terat
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Cartais
Sheermyre
Avergilte
Elochy
Ufyat
Skiffington
Lutwidge
A ‘Cartams
Manley
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