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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 17, 1820
Page
1
A muddled transcript describes witnesses and courtroom arguments surrounding a Stockport gathering. It details a confrontation with police, the presence of armed attendees, and claims about crowd size. Attorneys debate legality, reform, and loyalty to the constitution, with reporters recounting witnesses and possible 5000 attendees.
Jury finds both defendants guilty of assembling an unlawful meeting and conspiring to disturb public order at Stockport. Sir Charles Wolseley and Harrison faced charges of sedition with banners and weapons. verdict delivered after lengthy jury deliberation.
Petition presented to Ireland's Exchequer Court seeking discharge from custody under acts for relief of insolvent debtors. Notice lists Francis Harthory Walker and many creditors across Limerick Waterford and surrounding counties. Court consideration set for May 9 to determine discharge and creditor demands.
The Dublin Journal prints Mr Grant's Inverness speech praising the union of Britain and Ireland and urging a united approach to fisheries. It argues for Irish participation, stresses English capital's positive role, and calls the Irish Board to publish an honest detailed report to awaken public energy and expand the fisheries as a wealth source.
The piece argues for a broad tax on all kinds of property to raise revenue, reduce collection costs, and energize trade. It criticizes current methods as inefficient and costly, noting Ireland’s average twenty percent collection expense. It urges the Chancery of the Excavation to extend the plan, proposing a twenty percent income tax yielding about forty million annually to cover deficits and fund other taxes.
United States papers describe executive views on Spain not ratifying the treaty and the potential impact on U S relations including a warning of possible recognition of South American independence and fears of Florida occupation. Congress passes a census law to start August first for six months, counting population and manufactories.
A report from Huddersfield describes a Wednesday morning victory over radicals. Yeomanry cavalry with 10 dragoons seized weapons, pikes, hay, a green flag, and muskets. Magistrates had barricaded routes to the market, deployed guards, and halted commerce as 400 troops plus 3 to 400 from the 6th regiment stood by, with more expected under General Sir J. Byng.
The Morning Chronicle reports discussion in the city on a proposed property tax plan by the Excuzation overhauling rates. It would levy six percent in year one, five percent in year two, and four percent thereafter on real property, exempting income under 250 per year. The paper argues property tax as a substitute for all other levies, clarifying distinctions between land and income from professions and stressing perpetual value of land versus variability of income sources.
A violent incident near Port Glasgow ends with several injured and five prisoners who escaped detection. Military forces, including Hussars from Edinburgh and Glasgow troops, deployed to quell the disturbance as magistrates urged restraint. Authorities report ongoing arrests and renewed patrols in Renfrewshire, with heightened security to prevent further lawlessness.
The notice states that several communications have been postponed including Bibliophiles, and that this letter will appear in Wednesday’s publication with the remaining items following as soon as possible.
Prisoners including Thistlewood were moved from the Tower to Newgate and will be brought to plead at the Old Bailey on Saturday with separate challenges to the jury. Thistlewood is expected to be tried first. The Catostreet Prisoners trial was postponed due to judges on circuits. Chief Justice Dallas and others will preside.
The Vienna police are actively tracing a supposed secret association formed among University students. The Cork Papers report Mr Hutchison is fully recovered. Details note compensation annuities for the Ovai King and ship movements including Emily bound for Quebec and Espedilion with Miramichi passengers.
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