26 Apr 1785
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 26, 1785
Page
1
Fragmentary text references a borough and names Mrs Casity Langton and Mr Joho Langton. Details are unreadable, but suggests a local political or civic matter in Pearlley area, with a date or action unclear.
The record notes a May 4 sitting with discussions on the Ireland charity and fisheries policy, a committee proposal, and motions from MPs Corry Newry and Greene. It mentions the Lord Lieutenant’s reply about the Royal Hospital and related delays, with voting on the committee report and private council actions.
The session discusses the Inland Fishery Bill and related measures. Sir Biderick Flood questions the bill’s object while parliamentary members debate voting rights, coastal protection, and penalties. Evident tensions arise over property claims on the Liffey Weirs, with leaders like Sir Nicholas Lawless and Sir Jatin Mlaquiere noted as proceedings unfold.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a sea related matter with references to proper qualification by team and surplus, a fist caught incident and a cure. It mentions an agreement to proceed through some state or Rt How and a resolution agreed to.
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