12 Feb 1819
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 12, 1819
Page
1
Pinno Forte and several named performers appear with Protoccello from London and Bath Concerts. Tickets available at Willis's shop and Madame de Liha's in Dame Street. Prices listed as three and one guinea, doors open eight, concert at 8:30.
CILAMBERLAINS OFFICE DUBLIN CASTLE announces a BSL Land SUPPER on Wednesday March 7 marked by St Patrick celebrations. Ladies without hoops but with feathers and gentlemen in full dress are urged to wear Irish Manufactures. No mourning is allowed. A levee will be held at the Castle Saturday February 10 at four o'clock.
The Dublin Journal reports the London Journal and other foreign papers have arrived in part while this day’s Mail had not yet reached the press, affecting publication flow.
United States reports indicate frequent arrivals from his quarter and a decision by Congress to sustain a large military peace establishment with a focus on expanding the Naval Department. Dispatches from Chili note Royalists evacuating the province and Cumana captured by Patriots. Shares of the National Book at Philadelphia rose ten percent. Indian news from Calcutta dated September 30 notes widespread sickness among interior troops with hundreds dying daily.
An obituary notes the death in Rome of the former King of Spain CHanuns IV. He died January 20, in Rome after a brief two week widowhood following Queen Amelia of Saxony. Born Naples November 12 1748, he became Prince of Asturias in 1759 and married Maria Luisa of Parma in 1765. He ascended the throne December 1 1788 and abdicated March 19 1808, returning briefly during the Bayonne crisis before final abdication to BonaParte.
London morning papers carry a brief of Monday's House of Lords session. After debate on Hastings Bill a division showed 15 contents to 4 non contents. the bill read a second time. Earl Grosvenor postponed a motion on reversion due to the Earl of Liverpool's absence. adjourned until tomorrow.
The House heard an Irish election petition from Drogheda against a candidate not a sitting member. An Insolvent Debtors Act inquiry was ordered. Lord A Hamilton urged reform in Kirenbright, a Southbargl. The care of the King’s person bill passed. Calcraft’s secrecy motion failed 42 to 15. Protestants in the city report a large Rotunda meeting with petitions foreseen on Catholic claims.
The report to the House of Commons highlights a substantial rise in the country’s revenue for the year ending January 5 1819, totaling £19,334,927 in Ireland and overall increases of £3,662,371 across the United Kingdom. It notes improvements in Ireland’s receipts across Post Office, Miscellaneous, Excise, and Assessed Taxes, while acknowledging these gains do not yet cover all UK charges.
The February bulletin from Windsor Castle states His Majesty has enjoyed a month of good health and calm, but the monarch's disorder remains unchanged despite overall tranquility.
The London Corn Exchange reports heavy sales of descriptions with a 1s quarter drop as large arrivals of Bailey from Norfolk and fresh weasels from Suffolk push prices down. Oats and beans fall 1s per quarter. Dublin notes dull grain demand, wheat small supply, barley in fair demand, oatmeal steady, flour steady, whiskey prices steady. Lord Lieutenant plans to honor the theatre on Monday the 15th. Countess Talbot’s health prevents accompanying.
Mr. Poe is chosen as Chairman of a Secret Committee as a preparatory step toward appointing a Commissioner of the AXGHUEQUER. London Morning Paper reports the selection and its anticipated next steps in the arrangement.
A Protestant meeting convened at the Rotunda in Dublin to consider a petition to Parliament against Catholic disabilities. Nobility including the Duke of Leinster and the Earl of Charlemont attended. Lord Mayors, aldermen, and merchants filled the audience while debates centered on equal political rights for Catholics and potential counter petitions from other groups.
A Dublin meeting devolves into heated debate as Protestant and Catholic factions clash over adjournment and the Mercy resolutions. Lords and MPs, including Lord Chartemont and Mr Ellis, argue for delaying action while asserting hopes for liberal, peaceful reform and questioning the integrity of signatures to requisitions. The crowd stampedes toward a vote, revealing deep religious tension and political maneuvering in the city.
A stormy meeting debates Catholic emancipation with figures like the Duke of Leinster and Lord Charlemont urging Parliament action. Speakers praise tolerance, urge Protestant allies, and pledge to press petitions and resolutions to secure civil and political rights for Catholics.
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