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June 10, 1826
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In 1795 Irish House of Commons debate on leather tax, Sir John Parnell urged sacrificing the last guinea for war; Mr. Vandelure noted hardship for barefooted peasants; Sir Roach Boyle suggested wooden under-leathers as fix.
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CLIMAX OF BLUNDERS.
In the debate on the leather tax, in 1795, in
the Irish House of Commons, the Chancellor
of the Exchequer, (Sir John Parnell,) observed,
with great emphasis—"that in the prosecution
of the present war, every man ought to give his
last guinea to protect the remainder."
Mr. Vandelure said, that "however that might
be, the tax on leather would be severely felt by
the barefooted peasantry of Ireland "
To which Sir Roach Boyle replied, that "this
could be easily remedied—by making the under-
leathers of wood."
In the debate on the leather tax, in 1795, in
the Irish House of Commons, the Chancellor
of the Exchequer, (Sir John Parnell,) observed,
with great emphasis—"that in the prosecution
of the present war, every man ought to give his
last guinea to protect the remainder."
Mr. Vandelure said, that "however that might
be, the tax on leather would be severely felt by
the barefooted peasantry of Ireland "
To which Sir Roach Boyle replied, that "this
could be easily remedied—by making the under-
leathers of wood."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Leather Tax
Irish Parliament
Debate Blunder
Barefooted Peasantry
Wooden Under Leathers
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir John Parnell
Mr. Vandelure
Sir Roach Boyle
Where did it happen?
Irish House Of Commons
Story Details
Key Persons
Sir John Parnell
Mr. Vandelure
Sir Roach Boyle
Location
Irish House Of Commons
Event Date
1795
Story Details
In the debate on the leather tax, Chancellor Sir John Parnell emphasized giving the last guinea for the war. Mr. Vandelure noted the tax's impact on Ireland's barefooted peasantry. Sir Roach Boyle replied that it could be remedied by making under-leathers of wood.