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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 10, 1817
Page
4
The notice argues gas light is brighter and may be funded without extra city expense, opposing private gas contractors who profit from public works. It urges St Michan parish to weigh whether lighting costs can drop if gas replaces current methods, warning against relying on private firms.
A reader letter argues that a 25 percent tax on Tacoma whiskey would act as a tax on land, showing how higher liquor prices affect agriculture, consumption, and production. It critiques pro whiskey tax positions and notes government aid to seafarers and immigration policies affecting vessel masters.
An inquest at Sir John Rogerson's quay investigated the death of Michael Cannon who died after a dog bite. Witnesses described deranged behavior and wound infection leading to hydrophobia, with the jury returning a verdict that death resulted from the dog bite.
A large Easter Monday exhibition by the Trish Horticultural Society was held in Donnybrook. The event featured Auriculas, Poppies, and Hyacinths in lavish displays, with two thousand attendees including nobles and judges. Prizes were awarded to Levingston, Bevan, and Miss Furlong among others, followed by a convivial reception at Rowe Tavern.
Reports from Kilmarwork detail the December 7 1816 public meeting at Dun Path near Kilmarnock where Alexander M Laren and Thomas Baird faced charges of sedition. Prosecutors cited a speech and a printed tract sold at Baird's shop, urging contempt for government and provoking unrest. Connections note extra constables sworn in by magistrates. observers remark Spital’s current calm.
A Friday morning accident onboard the Foundery Wedge packet caused a catastrophic boiler explosion. Eight bodies recovered, one infant missing, six injured, with Major Mason reportedly unscathed aside from torn clothes. Coroner’s inquiry pending as names of the dead and a detailed boiler failure account are published.
A copied government letter discusses reassessing public aid for the Belfast Academic Institution. It states ministers oppose continuing support without material constitutional changes and outlines directions for a seminary plan aimed at providing classical and scientific education to youth in Belfast and the north of Ireland. The note references prior Dublin meetings and cautions against maintaining clerical patronage or institutions superseding established church procedures.
A letter discusses government appraisal of a new academy proposal, detailing election procedures for professors and officers, a board of faculty including visitors and professors, and royal approval steps. It suggests a proprietors’ envoy to negotiate with the Crown before parliamentary amendments, and notes possible adjustments to the Collegiate Department provisions.
A radical report describes an armed attack on Edmond Phelan’s house at Lisdawney where Grace the herdsman was wounded. The assailants set the house ablaze and shot at Grace as he fled. The same group had earlier robbed Crofton Laurenson and two policemen of pistols and horses. The Newry Bank creditors meet to decide on selling Moore’s estate to cover debts, with funds to be sought from Macan and Foxall estates. Ongoing relief efforts include seed oats and potato sales funded by Lord Kilntorey, with commendable landlord-tenantry conduct cited. Major-General Dalzell and party left Donaghadee for Portpatrick. A murder near Castlewellan is under coroner review.
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