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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 18, 1824
Page
3
A 19th century prospectus-like appeal urges support for prisoner reform through a house for confinement and reform of boys. It lists committee members including Rev Lord Brandon and several trustees, requesting funds and public attention to establish a charitable facility under their supervision.
The document, signed by D. James, secretary, laments severe financial strain on the Mendicity Association. It urges public aid to cover monthly expenses, noting dwindling subscriptions and rising costs for provisions. It warns the charity risks dissolution without regular support and appeals for urgent contributions to sustain operations.
Baths on Temple Street Mountjoy Square under the Lord Lieutenant patronage offer sea water baths with male and female attendants. Races by the Faculty of Dublin, daylight hours until eleven, portable baths available with charging on spoke or before leaving. Dieting and lodging adjacent for invalid bathers from the country. Hackney coach stand opposite the baths.
A historic appeal reports strain on the Meath and County Dublin infirmary funds after opening a new hospital in December 1424. The committee laments stagnant annual subscriptions, postponed charity sermons, and urges donations to support increased intern beds and patient care. Notable donors include Lord Lieutenant and Robert Latouele, with details published in the county hospital directory.
The account abstract shows nineteen prisoners discharged and debts settled, with weekly allowances and coal and straw aid for extreme poverty. A balance remains and annual and life subscriptions fund continued relief, publicized by Sir Robert Shaw and James, with notices dated April 22 1824 inviting donations to aid abused creditors and released prisoners.
Abridged from the Waterford Chronicle reports Mr O Connell was hosted at a public dinner in Waterford Town Hall with about 150 attendees from the county and city, plus guests from Kilkenny and Oxford. He addressed civil and religious liberty, urged open public association, defended hereditary monarchy, and praised Protestant-Catholic cooperation while warning against secret plots. The gathering included remarks by chairmen and supporters, with toasts to the King and the Royal Family.
A Waterford gathering honors Mr O Connell with praise for his long service to Catholic emancipation. Speakers including Lord Beresford, Bishop Doyle, and Mr Hayes laud his role, while Mr O Connell stresses gratitude and prudence before departing after a lengthy, cordial session. Major O Sh ee then chairs a closing period of social cheer as the crowd stands for God Save the King and St Patrick s Day.
The Governor of the Sandwich Islands and the late King’s retinue visited several London mercantile houses to sample products likely to prove valuable in the islands. They seek to source supplies from Britain rather than Americans, with an estimated annual island demand exceeding 100,000% of current imports. It is believed the Lord Provost’s London trip aimed to secure government aid to convert the Excis office into a mansion for the city’s chief magistrate.
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