Westminster meeting backs Evans on window tax delay
In Westminster a central committee meeting, attended by delegates from parishes, backed Colonel Evans for postponing his motion to repeal the window tax until the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s plan for the house tax was clear. Evans argued misrepresentation by the press and said he acted on constituent guidance seeking abolition of both taxes, with the house tax now repealed and the window tax expected to follow.
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Efmins
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Aarti Bins Colowel
Evans
Ravetine
House of Commons
Colonel Vane
Colonel Evans
Hear
Samuel Whalley
Morning Herald
Beckett
Arcer
J. Brown
Francis Burdett
Informers and political notes from Crowland and Stamford
A Crowland report notes farmers filing informers against neighbors over a horse loan and a tax charge following the loan. Stamford and nearby towns discuss the church petition signatures, Finch’s clashes with Irish members, and a modest laity declaration signed by residents behind counters, totaling about 1,006 signatures.
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Crowland
Slamford
Churci
Fatexingham
Stanford News
Finch
Burghley
Stamford
Church of England
Stasyerd News
Government Without Patronage in Parliament’s Commissions
A critical exposé lists numerous commissions funded by public money, detailing amounts paid and work performed. It argues Parliament should investigate the extent and purpose of commissions, exposing a system that expands salaries and authority beyond proper oversight.
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Lord Althorp
James Graham
Charity Commissioners
Dudley Election Sparks Ministers to Pursue Liberal Policy
A Dudley electoral defeat prompts critics to claim ministers will push more liberal measures despite opposition. The writer cites Campbell’s votes on the Irish Coercion Bill, Six Acts, and Stamp Duty, and warns of press prosecutions and a feared police presence, urging Lords defiance and action in favor of the people. The letter closes with a bold forecast following the Dudley result.
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Dudley
John Campell
Sir John Campbell
Poland
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Times
Birmingham Journal
Chronicle
Campbell
Grant
John
London
Parkin
Desperate act and river tragedy report in Stamford and Dublin
A thirteen year old girl named Crook, left to care for a child, vanished after her mother returned and left a note implying despair. She was found dead in the river near the new bridge, reported by a Wisbech packet skipper. Trinity College Dublin notes improved exam results and a proposed clerical college near St Patrick’s Cathedral. In Worcester a fire at Mr Skarratt’s Broad Street shop caused extensive damage, with losses surpassing 2000 pounds and insurance coverage revealed. speculation surrounds the fire’s start as the worker tenant slept inside.
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Crook
New Bridge
Aman
Wisbeach
Stamford
Trinity Cotuxce
Dublin
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O’brien
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Atheneum
Worcester
Marcus
Onslow
Broad-street
Skarratt
Silversmith
Norwich Union
Skerratt
Imperial Parliament Session Adjourns After Tax Bill Debate
The House of Lords met at twelve o clock with clergy prayer led by the Bishop, Duke of Bronmont presiding in the Wool Sacks. Absentees included the Lords Cuancentor and Suarrespory Earl. A petition against the Small Tenements Bill was presented and debated before adjournment at 3:30 p.m.
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Manoy Ts
Heagonet
Bronmont
Lo Cuancentor
Suarrespory
Aoa
Bile House
Carrickfergus Disfranchisement in Irish Reform Debate
The House of Commons debates Carrickfergus disfranchisement amid bribery findings. Mr OConnell supports second reading while detailing election corruption. Ministers, peers, and lawyers discuss proper procedure, precedent, and whether to defer to a full committee or bar testimony. The proceedings weigh the ethics of disenfranchising a borough and potential broader reforms.
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Mazon
Aes
J. Wrottesley
Queen Anne’s
John Bathurst
Paisley
John Maxwell
Grtton
Scotland
Halcombe
Carrickfergus
O'Connell
John Lake
Goulburn
O'Connee
Hatcombe
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O’connell
Arricnfergus
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Antrim
Harley
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David Legg
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Arthur Chicheater
David
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E. Tennant
Meith
Dover
Ganen Howe
Halcombe Rose
Liverpool
Stafford
Shoreham
Cricklade
J. Russell
Forsooth
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J. Byng
Mr. Halcombe
Byng
Todd
R. Peel
Carrickerga
Mr. Alcombe
Sir R. Peel
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Select Committee
J.o’connell
R. Peeg
Pice
Cribette
Susaneee
Frederick Yates
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Warwick
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House of Lords
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James
Aglioney
Littleton
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Wooley
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Stowe
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Weay
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Oman
Tomas
Staford
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Ward
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Pemain
Thors
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