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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 08, 1779

Page

2

Debated House Tax Bill and Clerks of Office reforms

Objections to a lands tax style bill amid arguments by Effingham Rockingham Farrer and the Lord Chancellor. Debate touched on relief for shops, perpetual mortgaged revenue, and a window tax precedent. Manifold clergy and noble speeches followed, with Stormont defended, and Richmond urging dignity constraints before the bill advanced. Readings noted for India Company, vellum tax, Newcastle bridge, convict employment, and Exchequer loans.

Fune Effingham Marquis of Rockingham Lord Ferrer London Duke of Richmond Lord Effingham King’s Bench Common Pleas Lord Stormont Holt Lee King's Bench Homer Demosthenes King’s-Bench The India Company Newcastle

House Commons May 8 A series of financial and divorce bill actions

The House in committee advanced the vote of credit bill and the Sinking Fund and Anglesea Copper Mine bills. Reading proceeded on exchequer loan bills and a first reading for an oyster fishery act amendment. Divorce bills for Mr Sewell and Mr Seahy were paused. Lord George Germain spoke on American affairs.

House Anglesea Sewell Seahy George Germaine

Parliament Debates On War Conduct And Provisions

The discussion centers on General Howe and General Burgoyne evidence and whether witnesses could prove fair prospects of ending the war. Burke and Barre object to proroguing Parliament before inquiry completes, while Ministers plan to present evidence publicly. General Robinson testifies, confirming Lord George Germain’s speech and countering opposing proofs. House adjourns at eleven.

Howe Burgoyne Burke Barre Robinson George Germaine

Sale of Home Castle estate at Worcester by auction

An advertisement announces sale by auction at the Hop-pole Worcester of the capital mansion Home Castle with extensive grounds and 369 acres, including hop grounds and farm land. The property, held on lease for three lives, lies near Worcester, Bewdley, and Stourport, with furniture and stock available at valuation. Prospective buyers are urged to inquire through Wilton Aylesbury Roberts and Johnson and Dunlop.

Wiliam Maule Worcetery John Johnson John Durtop Home Castle County of Worcester Garen John Dunlop Teme Fease Irom Bewdley Stour- Port Feorther Aylesbury Roberts Bewdley Worcestershire John Walton Gidlers-Hall London Jhnson and Dunlop John Crump George Shelsley Little Shelfle Stour-Port Little Sheffley Wilson Roberts, Esq Pendley Worcedershie Gildiers-Hall Johnson and Dunlop Dad Enmore Bridg‘water Cothelstone Park Bishops Liddiard Halfwell House Cox Creech Tapoton Joan Cricland Milverton Somersee

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