Wine Licence Debate and Tax Changes Stir Parliament
A discussion with Mr Beaufoy and others scrutinizes the wine licence bill and the impact on revenue. Proposals aim to curb foreign wines while easing excise duties and reform treasury procedures amid broader trade reforms and public concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufoy
England
Commons
Lords of Session
Scotland
Gelty
John Ivalrympiey
Joun Dalrymple
John Dalymple
Carfeiey
Casure Vonans
Tiantos
Royal Academy
Somerset House
Estwick
A. Frere
Barbadoes
St. George
Flaschel
Lrael
Beret
Pérez
Bezajeau
France
Paris
Besujcendi
Bethjzon
An Act For Establishing Religious Freedom in Virginia
A historic draft argues that religious liberty rests on natural rights and opposes civil intrusion into opinion. It critiques compelled worship and asserts government must not mandate beliefs or punish dissent, warning against church and state overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Virginia
Uci
Court College
Bas Wein
Termiturai
Toho Holker Dies in Rouen After Notorious Escape
A historic notice reports the death at Rouen of Toho Holker, Big Knight of the Order of St Louis, once a key founder of France’s wood and coterminous manufactories. He escaped from Newgate with an accomplice, fled to London, then returned to France to resume factory work and seek crown clemency, ultimately aiding the Manchester manufactory project in Rouen before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K& Farmere
Portugal
Treasury
Paris
Rouen
Normandy
Toho Holker
Order of
S. Louis
Datper
tar-Gener
France
Pie Huthory
Minthelle
Caddie
Newgate
Eli
Halker
Tracy
London
Birmingham
Tettenhall Wood
Wolverhampton
Thomas Williams
Wolverhamp
Adam
Fretch Involved in Murder Plot and Disturbances at Local Bar
A man named Mr. Doncaster’s pursues revenge after an alleged failed assault. two large flags torn from a bed curtain signal a disturbance. He was arrested near Gainborough. reports describe a bar scene with peculiar orders and Parliament talk reflecting tensions with Lord Maestiehl and the Chancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Doncaster
Aubourn
Duncfer
Gainkborous
Barl Sianhope
Lord Einstiam
Berd Chedworth
Joe
Peera
Maestiehl
Derby betting notes and race results from Rockingham meeting
Reported betting room chatter lists Be Ved Eviesa and Scota clashing in the Derby while Rockingham defeats Dungannon in the first meet. Scota and Seota show Derby ambitions but neither wins. Other items mention Sir John Lade in cock match and various entries tied to Lord Buremone and Hywna colt racing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ved
Goeten
Eviesa
Scota
Reeven
Rockingham
Dungannon
Seota
Scourge
Sir John Lade
Mr. Bullock
George Beers Biance
Gudford
Chester Sporting Intelligence Report
Fragmented notes describe a meeting in Chester with references to racing events and athletic performances. Mentions include a Mouden, a trainer named Green, and various entries totaling multiple unnamed races. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but indicate a sports discussion column.
Market Notes and Prices at Smithfield and Local Points
Market observers report varied livestock, grain, and produce values. Wheat, barley, peas, oats, and beans show fluctuating prices. hay and straw supplies noted with quality terms and quantities. Local listings include dairy and poultry segments with current yields and stock indicators.
Public Good Plans Through Education and Health
A cryptic passage argues religion aids health entertainment and human grandeur though it warns against impatience. It advocates teaching men to use resources wisely and suggests public goods benefit projectors while stirring others to consider the costs and benefits.
Remora as a Personal Matter in Paton’s Work
Fragmentary notes discuss ownership of thoughts and the ego in relation to Remora and Paton. The writer suggests literature invites misquotation and misattribution, noting that ideas seem more tied to the thinker than to any single author or source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paton
Thor
Court hearing on Stourbridge Canal Bill adjourned
Proceedings focused on potential injury to Iron Works and Arkeweight's Crean Manufactory. Witnesses examined again. evidence centered on damages and excise ware. Parties included Mr White and Mr Lane with discussions by Lord Dad and Mr Piguet. The house adjourned without final resolution.
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Iron Works
Arkeweight
Crean
Ware
Mr. White
Dad
Lane
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Tau
Tre
Corren
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Gotacen Timio
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Sporting Intelligence
Chester
Gotechs
Mr. Firrey
My. Sauriders
F. Mateh
Fii
Rhyls
Grovendas Bf
Hariiton
Agora
House Wcommons
Secourt
Cera
Biot
Uae
Teborg
Driaen
Ets
Saweny Ae Co
Boereen Bo
Fudtoines
Otto Con
Hess
Charles Swi
Curseen
Parliatioar Steely Weinauter Proutet
Weis
Clemens
Mark-Lanee
Noissik
Poland
Ince
House of Loans
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