15 Apr 1818
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 15, 1818
Page
1
The note expresses readiness to receive promised content from correspondents and mentions a forthcoming item about Leverany articles. It indicates the federation will regulate expectations and provide a remedy, with items expected to appear soon.
The Dublin Journal reports on India news from Calcutta papers up to the 16th. It describes a near end to the war with Native Powers seeking peace under British pressure. It notes rumours of Sindias seceding to Hastings terms, and outlines expected residence, fortresses, and alliance provisions. It comments on administrative reforms to Ireland’s justice system and calls for permanent Irish courts to curb abuses and delay in legal proceedings.
In Parliament reports, the Marquis of Laws describes efforts to obtain 1814 reports on fees paid to court officers across the United Kingdom. He notes abuses in Ireland where suitors faced unjust exactions, while asserting no misconduct in the Sister Countries and distancing Ireland from broader imputations.
Alderman Woon proposed a bill to promote employment of the poor by encouraging partnerships in fishing trade and manufactures. Opponents warned against joint stock schemes, urging capital transfer to Ireland be used by individual ventures rather than extensive partnerships. Supporters argued capital could flow to Ireland, boosting fisheries and soil cultivation, with usury repeal seen as key.
The piece rails at usury laws as a barrier to economic progress, arguing the state should free money pricing. It praises repeal as beneficial, and predicts Sergeant Onatow may persuade the legislature to curb the harmful effect of these statutes. It then details the will of the late Thomas Pleasants, outlining donations to orphan girls education, hospitals, schools, and charities, with governance rules for a new institution in Camden Street and related endowments.
A levee will be held at the Castle on Saturday May 2 at four o'clock. Robert Clotworthy Clements is named successor to the late Sir Hichard Muscrare as collector of Excise for the Port of Dublin. An extract from Copenhagen reports a rumor of Wheat diversion and tea price effects tied to imports in distant markets.
The Opera from a city author premiered at Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. Music by Sir John Stevescon drew favorable reception, though room limits prevent detail. Performers, except Mr. Ward, fulfilled the author's wishes, and the public is urged to support home talent.
The article previews an Irish author Mr. Bensarp Q'Rai tv presenting a detailed voyage account to Davis Strait. It notes extensive observations of Greenland natives the Askees and Caves, their appearance, dress, language, and customs, plus charts and drawings of new animals and the Lia neum Isles.
The fragment outlines Sir Richard Gamon known as a member of Parliament for Windsor and his marriages to the sister of the Duke of Grafton and then to the sister of the current Earl of Athol. With no male issue the baronetcy passes to his cousin William Grace of Grace's County, and the sole sister survives Marchioness of Buckingham.
A Dublin Journal piece critiques current methods of enforcing the death sentence, arguing swift executions undermine reform and public morality. It contrasts Ireland with England and Scotland, urging lawmakers to adopt a patient system that fosters repentance and reduces crime. It warns that haste breeds fear and diminishes spiritual preparation among the condemned.
A British Army of Occupation officer reports discoveries on a battle site in France from 1515. Eleven nearly identical gold coins bear the inscription Karotus Dei Gracia Francorum Rex. Brass rings, buckles, armor fragments, and a ring with enamelled motto suggest noble women’s gifts to knights.
Wheat demand limited with few parcels sold at 5 45 per fids. Barley offered at 7x to 2u4 but few transactions. Prices for oats and rye steady but dull. New York sales quiet.
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