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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 18, 1824
Page
1
The article argues that liberal, limited government fosters public virtue while despotism corrupts humanity. It contends liberty strengthens patriotism and wealth creation, urging English readers to sympathize with nations fighting for freedom. It notes hopeful signs in the New World and grim prospects in Spain and Italy.
Jamaica letters describe insubordination by slaves at Montego Bay and Argyle Hanover, with militia mobilizations from Spanish Town to Savanna-la-Mar. Reports detail arrests, troop movements, and warnings as authorities fear insurrection, while observers condemn hypocrisy of reformers and urge firm action to restore order.
At Down Assizes Judge Torrens and Baron McClelland led Grand Jury through a calendar heavy with nonlethal cases while urging vigilance over July riots in Donaghadee and Newry. He warned of potential murder if magistrates fail to disperse disruptive processions and urged reforms in education and local governance.
At Tralee Assizes on Friday the 12th Timothy Cotter was found guilty of the murder of William Brereton near Shannagh after a brutal attack by armed assailants during a mail coach journey. Brereton's servant Brien M Guire and others testified. Cotter showed composure as the death sentence was passed. Edward Orpen, Kerry magistrate, was convicted of perjury and sentenced to seven years transportation. News also reports Farrelly with libel damages of £300 against the Attorning Star at Clonmel.
Report notes Sir Robert Walley was mistakenly omitted from the Grand Jury list in County Tipperary. It details a Friday case involving David Talbot and Matthew Houlihan, where Talbot fired during capture efforts. The narrative covers evidence, a verdict of guilty, and a royal mercy appeal before execution.
The York assizes heard a case against Charles Russell and others for erecting a nuisance on the River. Judges discussed navigable river rights, duty of passage, and if space was adequate for the public, with a verdict of not guilty. Separately, Major Maile sued for a missing hunter after a failed horse payment and delayed return from a clerical debtor.
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