03 Apr 1817
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 03, 1817
Page
1
The Lords amendments to the Seditious Assembly Bill provoke clashes in the House as nobles argue over penalties and dispersal powers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer urges a formal rejection of one amendment while Lord Cochrane accuses authorities of weakening justice. Debates highlight fears of military interference and the bill’s overall clarity.
Deliberations on political clauses, amendments, and the right to petition clash with measures limiting Westminster gatherings. Lords and Commons wrestle over wording such as express purport and such effect, while Sir J Newport and Mr Bathurst defend and oppose, citing dangers to royal justice and public liberty.
Speech cites opposition to a Suspension Act as a historic exception, urging public order and true liberty. Proceedings note divisions, calls for Lords conference, and scheduling of adjournment as ministers face heated questions and press scrutiny.
The Lords met at 3:30 PM to grant Royal Assent to the Exchequer Bills Pig Iron Exportation and Lachhequer County Bills and several private bills. A conference on the Seditions Meetings Bill was requested and held in the Painted Chamber. The Irish Peace Preservation and Irish Arms Bills were read a second time, the Carbineal Bill passed a committee, and several private bills progressed before adjournment.
The Speaker returns from a Lords summons and reports Royal Assent for Bills. Brogden and others seek a conference on Seditious Meetings Bill amendments. Lords withdraw their amendments as Commons desired, and agree to last night amendments. A Cork traders petition on Window tax is noted. Adjournment suggested to next Monday.
London reports say the Chamber of Pears approved the Budget by 109 to 43 and may be prorogued until October. Wellington remains in Paris. A political riot at Theatre Francais leads to imprisonments and suppression of a planned tragedy. A Calcutta letter notes a large Russian army advancing into Persia, with corroboration from St. Petersburgh about Barclay de Tolly and Bennigsen moving southeast toward the Dnieper.
The Lord Chamberlain's Office announces a Drawing-Room at Dublin Castle on Thursday Evening the 24th of April. The notice dates from March 28, 1817, listing the event and venue.
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A London Journal recounts Lord Cocmans buying a frigate for a South American voyage and hints at potential Patriot support. It weighs Britain’s neutral stance, the American Revolution, abdication intrigues, and the Irish and Scottish emigration crisis. It argues emigration as response to poverty, wages, and labor shortages, noting grinding subsistence and calls for balanced policy.
The Post Assembly on Monday debated gas lights with odd conduct. They resolved to thank Lieut. William Squirs for providing copies of Acts on gas lights and for useful communications, though his role as carrier between The Egreman's Journal and Mr. Nugent is questioned. The Freeman's account is cited in the discussion.
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