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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 02, 1819
Page
4
In a heated session the House split over a motion about Mr Gould and Mr Smyth, with members arguing prevarication and truth. Debate highlighted trust in witnesses, with several peers defending or questioning the integrity of the statements presented. The division ended with a majority against postponing the matter as the session adjourned at four.
In the Commons on Monday night Mr Quin’s case sparked a long animated debate with Sir Robert Peel proposing resolutions. Amendments condemning expectations of offices were carried by a narrow vote. Plans to assimilate the Clerk of the Peace in Ireland to England were announced amid cheers. A motion to commit Thomas Gould to custody over his testimony drew heated remarks. division showed 8 for and 134 against.
A London letter notes the Navy account at the Stock Exchange has begun and fixed for the 26th of next month. Prices closed at 14 per cent higher than earlier. The Commissioners for the reduction of the National Debt bought Consols for money at 74. The daily outlay on the 6th of April will rise to £120,000, aiding stocks. Market closed with Red. Aunshut Conyals for account 74.
In IST7 the Dublin County duty on Paper stood at 10.4230 32. A defalcation followed, dropping duty to 8,644.5s.327 in 1818, and by January 1819 the duty rose to 52754 15a 11d. Law changes aimed at curbing evasion at mills led to a deficiency, illustrating that taxation must have proper bounds, like the goose with golden eggs.
The report complains that the window tax burden rose unexpectedly as 20 percent was deducted for the previous year, arguing occupiers of houses masking openings to dodge the levy. It calls for the tax to be abolished for health and convenience concerns.
A distorted report discusses Dublin wine duties, noting past increases and inferred effects on purchasing. It cites year by year changes from 1827 onward, suggesting rising consumption or price impacts, and mentions a lengthy debate on Mr Quin's Case delaying other articles.
Petitions in the House of Commons urge and oppose equalizing coal duties. Proposals argue ending the duty would aid manufacturing districts and inland towns, while opponents cite impact on iron works and glass houses that rely on cheap fuel. Ireland’s import figures and total coal payments are noted, with costs including freight and port charges.
A long missive describes Chaloben’s attempt to publish a grievances letter from St Helena. He details selecting a trusted Major General Binghaw to copy the document, seeks impartial handling, and recounts health and political pressures. The letter also critiques colonial governance and cites financial matters and imperial affairs in a formal, period voice.
A distorted OCR list from a royal or aristocratic gathering names numerous nobles and ladies. The fragment preserves many titled individuals and households, including counts, viscounts, barons, duchesses, and duchesses, as well as officials and clergy, in a ceremonial setting.
Listing promotions and exchanges in the Dragoon Guards and Light Dragoons with specifics on ranks by purchase half-pay and exchanges. Names include Harconyt Fag, T. W. Harrington, H. Feeganon, A. M. Bayard, J. F. P. Paterson, J. Covell, G. R. Carmar, J. Everett, Lord S. Kere, H. Caldecott, and others, plus staff corps and a memorandum about Deputy Commissary General appointments.
A tally of petty offences shows several offenders discharged or sentenced. George Morpin was convicted of obtaining other false pretences and jewellery, with a long sentence, while many others received light or no penalties. The report notes prevailing leniency and ongoing trials.
In Cork the assizes opened with Baron W. U. Smutra arriving and presiding. Grand Juries were sworn for city and county. The session featured lists of felonies and offenses, calls for diligent charging, and examinations of witnesses. Kilkenny and other counties followed with similar proceedings and cautions from the judges about the heavy calendar and jail crowd.
In Tuesday morning reports from Kuthad aquare the Duchess of Leinster is recovering well after a difficult accouchment. The newborn Weber heir becomes Marquess of Kildare as details of the birth, and the late Mise Dona’s passing, are noted in this paper. The piece includes poetic verse reflecting grief and tribute.
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