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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 22, 1819
Page
2
The fragment catalogs art plates, engravings, and books with authors such as Miss Wix and J. Brewster, plus poems about a beautiful girl and Miss Susanna Lewers. Also noted are literary notices, travels, and a caption about Captain Browne’s arrival at Killameys, reflecting a periodical’s cultural content.
The author argues for strong religious focus in education, emphasizing regular heartfelt prayer, morning and night reflections, and private contemplation. Family discipline, reverence, and the influence of example from teachers and parents should guide pupils toward enduring religious and moral habits. A well chosen library and shared reading anchor evenings and foster virtuous discussion among the household.
A Philadelphia committee reports a sharp decline in productive labour across seventeen branches in 1814 to 1816 and July. Wages fell from about 6 dollars weekly in 1811-1816 to 4.99 dollars in 1819, with employed workers dropping from 406 to 900 and total weekly wages from 1,958 dollars to 445 dollars. The message warns of severe winter hardship for the poor unless conditions improve, noting widespread poor relief and possible pauperism. The text also references a fragment about Castleton shows and Henry Francisco, plus a Dublin arrival of Mr. G Callaghan.
The Galway Catholic meeting urged Parliament to repeal penal laws and grant Emancipation. Resolutions called for petitioning Lords and Commons, praising Catholic patience and unity, noting Ireland’s peace and progress in religion, and condemning sectarian hostility. The report also covers the Presentation Convent ceremony and local security concerns with Clare Yeomanry in response to Roscommon raids.
An excerpt from a small tract titled The Marrow of Radical Reform depicts Tam Shuttle and John Turnip discussing tax burdens, representation, and duties of citizens. The dialogue questions who truly represents the people and critiques property holders, merchants, and officials while praising radical ideas of political participation and freedom.
In Dilton Hearne v William Dewey, a tort action seeks 1,8000 pounds plus costs over alleged misinvested funds entrusted to stockbroker Atkinson via Mrs Bird and Deey. The case traces transfers through Atkinson and Deny, with Hearne contending funds from 1813 to 1818 were not invested and were misappropriated. witnesses include Mrs Bird, Henry Michardayn, and Mr. Deey. Verdict for the plaintiff for 650 pounds with 6 percent interest for years.
A Dublin Journal reader notes a recent shipwreck near Killowen on Monday night. The Boston vessel Maridune ran aground outside the bay, sank after the breeze drove it ashore, drowning the captain and several others. Local peasants saved cargo and 40 pigs, delivering the chest of notes and pocket book to a gentleman for safekeeping. No theft or violence reported amid the rescue.
Printed for proprietors at the dole Office the notice lists prices for adverts and subscriptions. It mentions multiple vendors including Fone Moutha, K. Jonnerox, and Co at Lower Lechville Street Dublin plus Messrs. New Co. 5 Warwick Street London. Prices show variations in yard lengths and duties.
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