This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 30, 1823
Page
2
The House of Commons debates electoral reform and the franchise with motions to increase county representation, disfranchise boroughs, and curb crown influence. Speakers cite Yorkshire petitions, public opinion, and political corruption while weighing the risks and duties of reform in a tense, period-voice session.
In a Dublin Journal extract, MPs clash over the purity of the House of Commons and the price of offices with references to Sir R Walpole and the Earl of Sunderland. A speaker mocks Richard’s era and urges restoration of birth rights while a division follows. A correspondent proposes funding Victorian village churches from Owen’s philanthropic notes to honor His Majesty's visit and promote the Owen system across provinces.
On Thursday night a Kilrullane farm house owned by Thomas Daniel was set ablaze in three roof sections by insurgents who thought sixteen inhabitants would be destroyed. Captain Dumas and the hospital police rescued Dunlea and his family. The house and stock were destroyed though outbuildings saved. Similar arson struck Liskennet farm by James Keating’s rental. other estates suffered multiple attacks. A Kilfinane farm and two outbuildings burned. a Gleasharold house damaged by insurgents. Cattle, fences, and property damaged at Kilbretham and Strand. Local authorities pursued suspects, riot activity across several counties.
A proclamation by the Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council declares that part of County Dublin south of the Dublin to Cork turnpike, including Upper Cross and Newcastle areas outside Dublin police district, is in a state of disturbance requiring an extraordinary establishment of police. Dated April 123, in Dublin. Signed by Manners C and council members.
A Belfast weekly notes Captain Rock orders forcing a farmer near Carrickfergus to quit his home or face punishment. The report details arson attempts on two farms and stables, with injuries to a farmer’s son and property damage. A call is made for regulatory action to crush the violent disturbances.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.