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Burdened by Taxation and Provisions of Spirits
A prolonged discussion led to a proposal that from Midsummer next for one year no more than Two Shillings and Six-pence be paid to cover deficits. Alderman Barber Walter Pryce Ely and Mr Dodd would supply any shortfall. Eight persons were convicted before Excise Commissioners for selling spirits contrary to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Barber
Walter Pryce
Ely
Mr. Dodd
Commissioners of Excise
Britdewell
Groves
Pyecroft
Lee
Newport Market
Cardinal Bellarmire
Tyburn
Hodgton
Patiéus
Newimpron
Newgate
Tyfurn
Winchester
Southampton
Thanes ‘Baker
Mary ‘Baggs
Daniel Hooker
Mate Than Vidlér
Hook
Beath
Dunstable
Minpton
Regus
New Prison
Clez- Kenwell
Samuel Pomeroy
James Akins
Sentinal
Roffineault
Dunkirk
Cadiz
Opotte
Simneiat