Assessed Taxes and Carter's Phaeton Appeal
A detailed account traces John Carter of Clifton's objections to assessed taxes on a four wheeled phaeton made for sale but never used. Letters to and from district commissioners, the Board of Taxes, and local figures reveal disputes over legality, charges, and seizures, ending with Carter's continued pursuit of redress and critique of process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Cinter
Pristol
Eerie
Charles Cottell Nottell
Cottell
Mr. Cottell
John Carter
Clifton
Joseph Emmett Norton
Board of Taxes
Charles Cottell
W. Wh, Newman
Henry Parratt
Tom
Charles Pressly
J. Carter
James George
Cotham-hill
W. H. Newmap
Richmond-terrace
Chiffton
Lawford’s Gate
Alderman George
Poole
Williams
Norton
Giles
W. H. Newman
J. George
Latcham
Cotham Hill
H. W. Newman
iNegal
Ceme
Inef
Bath Guardian
Sis
Felice
Renee Bill
Edward Ring
Constable
Mr. Canes
G. R. Webb
Prines
Theraevere
London Board Should Intervene In Case Of Social Duty
Lim the community expresses aggrieved sentiment urging the legislature to consider the case. The passage argues the London Board acted unwisely in refusing to interfere and should assert its authority. It frames the issue as one of right or illegality, not local interest.
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Lim
London Board
Coast of Peru dispatch reports northern gales and Peru revolution
A Hampshire Telegraph extract from Islay dated June 13 1834 recounts the Conway left Valparaiso May 21 bound for the Peruvian coast enduring fierce northerly squalls two days weathering rocks. It notes battles near Arequipa leaving 1300 dead, Peruvian factions fleeing, and English interests protected. Also updates on ships and refugees in port and transit to England.
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Hampshire Telegraph
Peru
Islay
South America
Conway
Eden
Valparaiso
Arequipa
Gemero
Arelogoso
San Roman
Gomero
Bolivia
Samarang
Charles Paget
England
Challenger
M. Seymour
Callao
Pacific
Regini
Sheerness
Tweed
Hamilton
Spithead
Waterloo
Inn
Victory
Excellent
Royal George
Salamander
Braganza
van Diemen’s Land
David Clark
Bengal
Mary
Gibraltar
Esperance
Curlew
Richards
Lisbon
America
London
Forensic Society
Don Carius
Loudon
Plymouth Naval News: Fleet Movements and Coastal Conditions
The Pluto arrived from the coast with details of the Isis and Thalia stations, prizes of slaves taken by the Fair Rosamond and Pelorus, and ships patrolling the Bight of Benin. Reports from Ascension note rapid fortification progress, weather damage to the Pluto, and cholera outbreaks near Santander affecting Bilboa and Bayonne.
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His
Pluto
J. R. Sullivan
Africa
Ascension
Isis
Warren
Sierra Leone
Gambia
Thalia
Campbell
England
Ose
Pelorus
Meredith
Griffon
J. E. Pawlby
Bate
R.M
Barrow
India
Cape
Spain
Portugal
Santander
Castor
Ringdove
Pomge
James Lowry
Stingdove
Bilboa
Bayonne
St. Sebastian
Ferrol
Corunna
Isabella
Henry
President
Halifax
Spartiate
Rapid
Rio
H.M.S. Plover
Pernambuco
Falmouth
H.M.S. Rapid
Rio Janeiro
Falkland Islands
H.M.S. Isis
Surinam
H.M.S. Romney
Gibraltar
Malta
Edward Crawley
Rochester
Chatham
Portsmouth
San Josef
Plue
Devonport
The Law of Mutiny on the East Indiaman
At the Thames Police Office Mr Broderip discussed the eight seamen charged with insubordination and assault against Captain Aaron Smith of the Francis Charlotte on a Canton to London voyage. He warned that mutiny cases hinge on intent to run away or revolt. The judge contrasted Rex v Hastings and Meharg, noting the recent case lacked a premeditated plan to seize the ship.
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Broderip
Thames
Aaron Smith
Francis Charlotte
Canton
London
Rex
Hastings
Meharg
Ryan
Mood
Jury affirms guilty verdict amid violence at sea
The jury found the defendants guilty on charges of violence and insult toward the mate and others performing their duty. The point of law argued for the prisoners was pursued, but the judges upheld the jury verdict in full.
Will Proved Invalid in Prerogative Court
In a case before Sir Herbert Jenner the court ruled Mrs. Charlotte Walrond died intestate. A machine-written paper leaving property valued at about 3,000 pounds plus a jointure of 1,600 pounds was unsigned and unsigned. The paper’s probate was denied due to lack of corroboration and timeliness.
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Herbert Jenner
Alrond Tv
Walrkund
Charlotte Walrond
Capt. Walrond
Important decision under the new Poor Law bill at Kensington
In Kensington a poor man Berry pressed for relief for his labouring wife in destitution. Overseers refused without magistrate order, then relief was urged as emergency under the new Poor Law. Mr Codd and Mr Barlow urged immediate relief for food and coal, praising local charity and Archdeacon Pott for aiding the family.
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Berry
Earlstreet
Kensington
H. Codd
F. Barlow
Samuel Cousins
Cod
Lomarehy
Archdeacon Pott
Cousins
Codd
Poor Law Aid and Theatre Dispute at Guildhall
Police intelligence reports a destitute 21 year old man Richard Edwards found in Leadenhall Street and aided by Mansion House officers. A widow, Mary Gregory, seeks settlement aid while a City Theatre proprietors dispute erupts over control as a clerk named William Harding assaults the stage crew. witnesses recount the incident and propriety of ownership amid a fraught hearing.
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Mansion House
Richard Edwards
Leadenhall-street
Mansion-house
Edwards
Liverpool
Bristol
Steel
Exchange-alley
Hobler
Mary Gregory
John Ellis
St. Stephen
Coleman-street
Ellis
Leonphtort
Biggs
Mackenzie
Moss
Witchelow
S'Kenzie
Harding
Stormy assault case and theft notices at Queen-Square
A crowded court scene features Moss denying a theft claim as McKenzie premises dispute unfolds. Other items cover a unstamped publication case at Charing Cross, a Kennington common assault and robbery report, a Marylebone fishmonger charged story, a Worship Street public-house dispute, a Lambeth Street horse theft chase, and a 14-year-old boy remanded for a bank note and sovereigns box theft at a Waterloo Bridge factory.
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Reuben Martin
Moss
Hobler
Mr. Broughton
Thomas Sladen Smith
McKenzie
Alderman Kelly
Fnally
Queen-Square
Isaac Taylor
George Colley
Gregorie
Colley
Charing Cross
Legal Observer
Gregoire
Fertley
Ublic
Culley
Bow-street
Kennington Con Muck
Strickland
Scriveber
Field
L Division
Marylebone
Faunt
Joseph Saunders
Paddington Street
Shutt
Eliza Hull
Eaststreet
Edgeware-road
New-road
Stration-House
Paddington-street
Cohen
Britannia
Hoxton
Leah
Lambeth-Street
James Ward
Joseph Allen
Holbrook
Ipswich
Mile End
Camel
Lea
Shields
Twig Polly
Bethnal-green
Damiel
Chelmsford Fair
Thames
Darine Rossery
Sinautar
William Freeman
Hallachine
Bank of England
Stephensol Ian Eat CG
Messrs. Maltby and Co
Waterloo Bridge
Mitchell
Thames Police
Pratt
Clowes
Bond Street
A. K. Merchant
Young Pratt
Barrett
Paris ministerial crisis widens as resignations spread
Paris reports noon updates on the cabinet upheaval with widespread resignations and talk of a possible return of the Doctrinaires. M. Passy announces his resignation for health reasons while Marshal Gerard emerges in the discussions. The Moniteur is silent as Brest and Barcelona papers note unsettled political maneuvering.
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Auvergne
Commission of Commercial Inquiry
MM. Possy
Gerard
M. Persil
M. Bernard
Pensée Incurable People
M. Thiers
M. Guizot
M. Passy
Messager
Paris
M. Dupin
Chamber of Deputies
Duke de Bassano
Charles Dupin
Bernard
M. Teste
Marshal Gerard
Count Molé
Duke de Cases
Viscount de Caux
Messrs
Maugin
Odillon Barrot
M. Berryer
Etienne and
Calmore
Bertin de Vaux
Damon
Nevers
St. Eustache
St. Louis
Benjamin Delesert
Fallas
Journal Des Debats
M. Sanzet
Department of Public Instruction
Barcelona
Rebels in Catalonia Reported Yet to Hold Key Posts
Fragmentary dispatches from Madrid and Rome cite no major rebel gains in Catalonia or Aragon. General Mina at Pamplona reportedly urges locals to report rebels, allows thirty rials daily to pay spies, and enlists Navarrese youths into either his army or Zumalacarregui’s.
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Catalonia
Gol
Ros de Eroles
Tristany
Manor
Carnier
Cervera
Arragon
Messagero de Las Cortes
Mina
Pampeluna
Navarre
Zumalacariguy
Galignant
Dutch Papers and German Confederation Notes
The Hague reports frigate Diana carrying Lieut General Eerios to East Indies. German confederation debates aim to preserve constitution and form Austragal Tribunal. Amsterdam markets list several bonds and exchange rates. St. Petersburg notes crown prince Alexander travels to Moscow with Governor Lieven. Cronstadt arrivals and departures noted.
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the Hague
Diana
J. C. Kroopmann
Eerios
States General
Germany
Vienna
Confederation
Court of Arbitration
Austragal Tribunal
Amsterdam
Ditca
Cortes
Amst
London
ST. Petersburgh
Imperial
Crown Price Alexander
Moscow
Prince Lieven
Cronstadt
Exchangeon LospoNn
Brussels Papers report university opening and political notes
Brussels papers from Nov 14 and 15 describe the free university installation on Nov 20 at the Museum with Brussels officials presiding. They publish a Polish refugees’ declaration condemning amnesty and mention Dutch evacuation rumors of Lille, plus financial quotes from Becran Fonds and Spanish Fonos markets.
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Brussels
Free University
Ieraemaater
Eclair
M. Guidebien
Ofussia
Antwerp
Guins
Mort Lille
Becran Fonds
Rothschild
Odf
Perpetuelles
London
Cortes
Brunsels
The New Westminster Hospital Opens With Notable Support
Saturday the patients moved from the old to the new hospital in hackney coaches with Surgeon Guthrie attending. The hospital is praised as commodious and well designed like Westminster Abbey, with wards named for the Duke of Northumberland and generous London backers. The piece urges public support for expansive, charitable hospital care in the metropolis.
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Hackney
Guthrie
Westminster Abbey
Duke of Northumberland
London
Privy Council Cleared Cooper Claim On Parliament Fire
The Privy Council published a long report on the late fire that destroyed both Houses of Parliament. It states the evidence heard and concludes Cooper’s claim was erroneous, ruling the disaster resulted from accidental causes with no suspicion of foul play.
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the Privy Council
Cooper
Privy Council
Dr Parr and His Playful Classical Puns
A humorous fragment from Nuts to Crack notes Dr. Parr humorously misquoting Latin phrases as books topple from a shelf and air currents disrupt his study. He jokes about “procumbit humilies,” a pun on humility, and quips about subscribing to Bunby’s Lus cretius translation with a wry Lucretia pun.
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Plymouth
Naval News
LAW Intelligence
Kensington Petty Sessions
Police Intelligence
New Westminster Hospital
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