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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 17, 1818
Page
4
The Tuesday letter details a Bank of Ind cashiers plan shown to the Stock Exchange. It notes stock price shifts, the public debt implications, and the government’s need to fund institutions while balancing revenue methods.
The article reports uncertain progress in the Spain Portugal dispute with Paris mediation led by the allied powers. It notes Portugal aims to press territorial gains in La Plata, while Spain contemplates potential counter moves. It adds rumored troop redeployments to threaten Portugal if Paris talks fail, and suggests British action may follow. The piece closes noting pacific European news and an early adjournment after the French budget.
The piece discusses a petition by William Wynne on forged Bank of England notes and suggests extending the Bank of Ireland’s practice of providing facsimiles to help detect forgeries. It notes proposed inspector stations in London and praises the Dean of Derry for charitable work.
In the Dublin corn market thin day sales were heavy with limited business. Oats and barley favored export demand. seed barley and seed oats priced. Wheat in better demand but steady. Irish flour and whiskey pricing noted. Weather hindered retail trade. Arthur Judge to Miss Briscng of George Perce, Tultauare.
A lengthy 1818 plan outlines a new debt reduction scheme with 9? per cent stock and 3 per cent consolidated annuities. It describes subscription procedures, payment schedules, transfers to the National Debt Commissioners, and options to land Exchequer Bills to double subscription value, with dates extending into 1919 and payments in money or bills.
A message from the Hoard reports a letter to the Lord Mayor from Robert Shaw, city representative. It notes the absence of Tish Members and states the motion on the window has been postponed to the 21st instars.
A special meeting of the General Committee of Directors of the Suppression Association in Dublin discussed the House of Industry’s rules on receiving vagrants and sturdy beggars. Governors explained admission classes and a plan to exchange able workers for the aged and infirm, with a resolution to refer a law report and await the sub committee’s guidance.
A letter from Sir George Canning responds to a pamphlet attack, accusing the author of lies and slander. The exchange references a withdrawn publication, ongoing public dispute, and Cranking’s reply to the Right Hon. Gentleman. Literature notes review Beppo, a Venetian Story, praising its wit, rhythm, and satire while noting its playful critique of modern authors and Carnival imagery.
A heritage style notice describing an upcoming weekly gazette with the full contents of the mail, weekly news items, parliamentary debates on various acts, royal affairs, murders, military news, and numerous topics from Ireland to Scotland. It details sections such as fashion, markets, agriculture, and theater, promising extensive coverage in Thirty Columns and a weekly supplement.
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