Tax Bill Proposes Broad Reforms of Land and Income Duties
A lengthy bill outlines 189 clauses detailing duties on land profits, trades, offices, and incomes across Britain. It sets assessment rules, exemptions for charities, friendly societies, and royal or imperial finances, plus penalties for fraud and late payments. The act, effective April 5 1842, runs through April 6 1845 with continuances for outstanding assessments and penalties.
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Royal Marines
Royal Garrison
Corps of Engineers
Royal Artificers
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British Museum
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Exchequer
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Paris and world news round the Thiers press and Algeria
Paris papers discuss the right of search treaty and slave question with Thiers and the Presse urging a defensive alliance with the United States. French war despatches note triumphs in Africa, Algiers harbour costs, and a global money market shows five percent and three percent bonds.
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Earl of Leicester Fails to Vote on Corn Duty
The Earl of Leicester did not cast his vote with liberal peers on a moderate fixed duty on corn due to a proxy oversight. He traveled to town at an advanced age to take his seat and leave his proxy with Lord Melbourne for the crucial division. He has long advocated live and let live in farming and supported Lord John Russell’s plan, opposing the minor amendments in the current corn bill and backing Lord Melbourne’s resolution.
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Oxford
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Uxbridge
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Jane Jones
Roehampton
Maule
Crown
Pelam
Gamble
Pelham Rose
Mary Good
Mr. Hall
Mr. Maule
Putney
Mr. Pelham
Dittoy
Stephen Lushington
Dr. Dillon
Dillon
Wingate
Horrible Murder Attempt by Lushy Nell in Parker Street
A brutal attack occurred between three and four PM in Parker Street Drury Lane aimed at a boy, with Lushy Nell wielding a bloodied razor. Neighbours restrained her. the child was severely wounded and rushed to Portugal Street hospital in critical condition. Police and medical staff attended. Nell kept resisting arrest amid intoxication. The case sparked ongoing inquiries and hospital updates.
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Drury Lane
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Lushy Nell
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John Wilks
James Streep
William Eldridge
Streep
Eldridge
Portugal-street
Albert Ward
Godfrey
Bow-street
Medlicott
Portugal Street Hospital
Wigney Bankruptcy Hearings Reveal Concealed Assets in Brighton
A second meeting at Brighton Town Hall heard disclosures of wrongful disposition and concealment of property in the Wigney bankruptcy. James Wigney admitted assets including Belgian coupons and Dutch stock. witnesses alleged servant perjury. Proceedings continued with examination of notes, bonds, and property held in Brighton and London as creditors' proofs mount.
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Marlborough Mews
Creasy
M.P
House of Commons
Clarendon Mansion
Regency Square
East Street
Castle-square
Regency-square
Ship-street
Preston-street
Henry-street
Adelaide Crescent
Brunswick Square
London
Devonshire Place
Atrocious Outrage in Cork Patent Mills Case
The Police Gazette reports that on March 1 a group of lawyers publicly assaulted John Wilton, a Cork patent saw mill proprietor, and hurled vitriol into his face, causing imminent danger and loss of sight in one eye. Several perpetrators fled. names include Daniel Larrigan, John Drew, and John Quick who bears the initials JQ. Rewards totaling £150 are offered by Wilton, his wife, Cork government and city merchants for information leading to arrest and conviction.
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City of Cork
London
Daniel Larrigan
John Drew
John Quick
J. Q
Morison Hygeian Medicines Agent Appointment in Exeter
Morison Hygeian Depot and Dispensary moved to 9 Fore Street Hill Exeter near Corn Exchange. Tothill becomes sole Exeter agent for Morison's medicines with sub-agencies available within seven miles. Morison's caution against unauthorized sellers and note of recent cures from the Hygeian Dispensary.
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New Road
London
de Messrs. Morison
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Devon
Messrs. Morison
Emperor of Austria announces fifth distribution of convention money
In 1839 capital 30 million florins, 74,260,500 florins reimbursement. The fifth distribution occurs in Vienna on June 1, 1842 with premiums including 250,000f 50,000f 15,000f 10,000f and 700 total premiums totaling 72,105? convention money. Bonds offered 3 pounds sixth? Details given for subscribing through A. J. Strauss in Frankfurt or John Schulze in London.
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Frankfort-on-the-Maine
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Villiers Street
Strand
London
Manhood Promises Restoration For Detrimental Habits
An English advertisement promotes the seventh edition of Manhood by J L Curtis and Company, offering guidance on restoration from excess, solitary habits, and infections. It lists prices, distributors across major cities, testimonials from Old England Magnet and Conservative Journal, and instructs country patients to detail their cases with a £1 consultation fee and strict secrecy. The copy stresses moral and medical value and urges readers to seek professional help through Frith Street, Soho.
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Regent Street
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St. Ann'square
Manchester
Philip
South Castle-street
Liverpool
Fannin and Co
Grafton-street
Dublin
Drummond
High-street
Edinburgh
Messrs. Curtis
Old England
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Messrs. Curtis and Company
Frith-street
Soho-square
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