Mail Pro 2 eee gftae in Blanders and fleet news
A jumble of 18th century dispatches notes ships Magnanimous and Lotus dispersed by a storm near Cape St Vincent, with the Venus frigate and others separated. reports of battles near Furiani and Battia, regiments raised by rebels, and possible surrender talks with Vienna. Other items cover Saxony evacuations, a vault fire in Brufel, and a market and theater listing with stock prices and event notices.
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Ieaden
Magnanimous
Lotus
Cape Ste Vincent
Venus
Ahocher
Hiner
Ata
Genow
Leipfick
Mardiy
Hubértzburgh
Electorate of Saxony
Torgau
Wittemberg
DaiJen
Brufel
Panic over Excise bill as Walpole retreats amid public uproar
London reports describe a heated Commons debate on an inland tobacco tax plan linked to an Excise scheme. Opponents warn of oppression, merchants fear ruin, and city leaders plead against new duties. The populace rails against the measure, and Walpole suspends the second reading amid threats to the crown.
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R. W
House of Commons
Robert Walepole
Commissioners of Excise
Minster
Great Britain
John Barnard
Common Council of
City of London
Alderman Barber
Commons of
London
Aldermen
Common Council of London
Westminster
Robert Walpole
Phnstoire
Brandebourg
England
Walpole
Lenin
Walpoe
St. James's
Malplaquet
Oudenarde
Opening Budget Inscription on Tax Theorizing
A speaker argues for expanding excise duties to fund government needs. He notes a potential hundred pound sums and lottery tickets as bonuses, contends the tax should fall broadly, and defends modest increases as necessary for peace and quiet. The text criticizes wider taxation of hops and liquor despite reforms.
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P’m
Fim
Rao
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