Emancipation in Ireland and Catholic Rights Debate
A Catholic advocate argues for full Emancipation and Catholic inclusion in Parliament. The letter explains Burdett’s bill provisions, the removal of anti Catholic oaths, and the need for Catholic lawmakers to secure legal protections for charities and parish bodies. It emphasizes equal rights, end to civil inequality, and broader social gains from Catholic participation in law, police, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angio
Ireland
Argall
Catholica
England
Francis Burdett
Virginiy
Josalte
Phoebias
House of Lords
Nugent
Riverston
Janes
Marquess of Wellesley
British Empire
House of Co
Walle
Cathlics
Lawest
Catholic Charities Are, At Prescnt
Lews
Maries
Catholics denied rights in governance letter excerpt
Fragmentary letter argues Catholics face oppression and exclusion from legislative power. It warns of social changes, increased rioting, and loss of influence in lawmaking. The author promises to continue by detailing harms from denial of participation in administration of laws.
Mr Lawless Defends O'Connell in Irish Editorial Row
John Lawless writes to the Courier editor from Tavletock Hotel urging fair treatment after a Dublin Morning Register attack. He defends O'Connell against charges, cites Mr Gorman and Lord Killeen remarks, and criticizes the omission of key facts in the debate over Mr Lawless's delegation and Emancipation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Register
Dubbiin
O’connell
Mr.Connell
Ireland
Keogh
George Eytor
O'Connell
Francia Bartlett
O'’Connell
O'Gorman
Ultmo
Lawless
Lord Killeen
Lawless Esence
Peron
O'Donnell
Mr Lawless
O'Goman
Lay
John Lawless
Colombia Opens Trade With England and Free Books
A scanned copy of the commercial laws of Colombia arrives. England's cotton cloths enter Colombian ships at 1 percent ad valorem, British goods at 174 percent, and silks at 15 and 2 percent respectively. Books in any language are freely admitted, as are maps, lectures, instruments, statues, medals, and similar items. Agriculture receives some protection, while native products face prohibitive duties on coffee, indigo, sugar, and related Spanish dependencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
England
Unos Lellee
Spain
Foreign Markets Show Sluggish Trade Amid Mixed Wheat Prices
Dawrzic and Mancea report scarce business in the core market with parcels of wheat barley and calp offered but no bales exchanged. Prices vary by country and quality with wheat from 21s to 29s per quarter and barley at 19s 6d to 21s per quarter as buyers hold back awaiting steadier markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawrzic
Mancea
Pradent
Manca
Rodda
Dramatic Kent Shipwreck Tale of Loss and Courage
An extract recounts a voyage aboard the Kent that caught fire and sank. A passenger describes men, women, and children striving to escape by boat, a mother drowning while saving her child, and the ship’s crew failing to save many lives amid heavy seas and a deadly blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
31St
Tdas
Kent
Paisley
Adverthier
Chiiren
Pache
Awain
Agnes
Elizabeth
James
Jane
Eliza Jack
Sam
Galway Assizes Ends with No Capital Convictions
The Galway assizes closed Saturday with no capital convictions. Trials included Julia White for the muter of Thado Cooran, guilty of manslaugh ter, and James Duane for the murder of his wife, a mother of four. Duane confessed the brutal January act, claiming insanity. markhan v Burke, a trespass case, followed, resulting in a light punishment after early provocation and a brief jury ruling, with details of the court proceedings and witnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galway
Julia White
Thado Cooran
James Duane
Markhan
Burke
Alexander Markhars
Loughre
J. al Rchmanurke
Rey
Peiroral
Cdiatrene
Loughres
Dania
H. Vee
Pra Tt
Weimeworth
J. Mackby
Noth
Connacl
Vers
Vanie
Crompton
Ud West -Apen
Voor
Teorge
Messrs
Nuh
Guthiig
van Bol Aget
M Nesi
Grain Market Notes and Prices in London Port Trade
Fragments describe scarce wheat amid high English grain prices, with barley oats and rye trading slowly. Reports list arrivals at London port from Dec to Mar, including quantities of wheat barley oats peas and flour across British Irish and foreign goods, plus minor notes on tobacco, sugar and fish oil markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Jowart Ley
Mse & Sa
Ted
Harley
Siper Stone
New-York
London
Tuéadiynex
Deveraras
Corvon
Sis
Ireland
Acarce Gnd
Birth Notice From Stephen's Green Lowry
A terse birth notice records the arrival at Stephen's Green of a child to Mr Johnat and spouse. The brief item notes the heir and family names, with formal phrasing typical of historical notices. The fragmentary text suggests a ceremonial or church connection and indicates lineage significance for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At &T. Stephen's
Johnat
Marriages at Knockany Church Stand Harrison
A lengthy obituary style marriage notice honors Murley Bedechra, Esq. of Laneiek and remarks on his eminent service, public spirit, and roles as magistrate and farmer. It laments the loss of a valued resident and founder member of the Farming Society of Ireland, praising his duty, piety, and benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Preston
Knockany Church
Harrison, Reg
Castle Harrison
Igabesia
Canrad
Tate de Cunes Grady
Killagowen Ihue County
Laneiek
Athione
Torent
S. Denver
Blenerville
Fae
Alicia
Tate Geer
Higseat
Saunders Grove
County Wicklow
Murley Bedechra
Farming Society of Ireland
Terian
Pes
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Yun People
Bir. O'Connell
Courier Tavletock Hotel
Sax
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