Letter Delayed Publication Amid Censorship Debate
A fragmentary notice indicates Testomtan's Letter to Lord Fingal will appear on Thursday. It also hints at republication of Masaxerzom under consideration, with January iv as a received date.
01 Dec 1812
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 01, 1812
Page
1
A fragmentary notice indicates Testomtan's Letter to Lord Fingal will appear on Thursday. It also hints at republication of Masaxerzom under consideration, with January iv as a received date.
The Dublin Journal notesan early report of a victory by His Majesty's troops in Canada and mentions the Duke of Montrose's packet arrivals. It cites rumors of French losses and updates on army movements, with Corunna and Falmouth referenced as ports and timelines.
The passage discusses a Protestant response to Catholic oaths of allegiance and the fear of Catholic influence. It cites James II era events and Doctor O Connor, arguing Catholics seek establishment of their religion. The piece warns Protestants to remain faithful to forefathers and persevere in their resolution.
A Dublin dated letter to the clergy and laity of Roman Catholic churches in Ireland from November 18 1812 reaffirming loyalty to the king and state. It endorses resolutions from February 1810, condemns anti Catholic pamphleteering, and calls for continued perseverance in the faith amid Penal Code pressures. A dissenting view from Mr O Gorman is noted along with other local notices.
A Protestant meeting in Carlow endorses unanimous resolutions urging petition to the House of Commons for a clarified repeal of the Catholic restrictions. Leaders defend Protestant rights while warning against foreign influence and call for commissions to prepare petitions and deliver them to Parliament and the Lord Lieutenant.
Wednesday last the Term Grand Jury returned their Presentment to the King's Bench. They critique a motion to add public burdens and commend Mr George Brown for years of duty as Keeper of the Shields' Prison, noting a lack of explicit authority to proceed.
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