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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 15, 1817
Page
4
A discussion argues that Ireland suffers from scarce capital and high lending costs under Usury Laws. It contends bankers access money cheaply, but individuals pay 16 percent effective rates, urging the legislature to rescind Usury Laws to boost capital, trade, and prosperity.
A Dublin St Michan meeting denounces the Gas Light Bill as harmful to taxpayers. Resolutions fear tax increases amid public distress, while defenders cite the bill’s lack of extra assessments. The debate cites Statute 47 Geo HE and Section 127 about appeals, urging citizens to use established channels instead of broad accusations. A Norfolk boiler explosion report is briefly noted.
A London paper argues high pressure steam engines used in Norwich steam packets pose explosion risks while condensing engines offer safer operation. It cites a 60 psi boiler and notes thousands of condensing engines, with no accidents, contrasting with the danger of high pressure designs and urging regulated safety standards.
A hand-bill from Michard Boure offers a reward for offenders after Vandals damaged fields near Lack Parish. They invaded land once held by Thomas Maguire, now owned by Patrick and Edward Seavers, destroying ploughs harrows and tools and leaving threats to burn houses and cattle if intruded again. The note promises retaliation if trespass continues.
The Sunday School Society of Ireland holds its annual Rotunda meeting next Wednesday. The committee presents a progress report and accounts, with an extract from a plumber’s address urging serious consideration of education’s impact and the society’s aims and principles.
A wide French and British court society snapshot. The Privee Regent returns to Car ton house as a levee is scheduled. Royal figures including the Duke of Wellington and the Duchess of St Leo attend Dublin Society events and a grand ball. Married couples, noble arrivals, and fashion circles fill week social pages.
The article notes a nett excise decrease of about 77 0001 below the same quarter last year, with total duties for the year expected to fall by two to three million. Beer, glass, salt, and tea show major losses, while malt and foreign spirits also drop. It cites French loan allocations and a political anecdote about Dr Renoell’s Nelson celebration text and Pitt’s remarks.
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