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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 16, 1825
Page
2
A lengthy report from an Ireland meeting features speakers defending Catholic aims, praising leaders like O’Connell and Fitzwilliam, denouncing ministers and press calumny, and urging unity. The discourse covers Catholic rent funding, Protestant relations, and the drive to preserve constitutional rights amid opposition to the convention act.
The Cork Chronicle reports a vast Catholic meeting in Cork with at least ten thousand attendees, including Protestant dignitaries. Speakers urged Parliament not to impose new disabilities on Catholics, defending the Catholic Association and urging Ireland’s petition for rights and redress. Protests and resolutions spread to Passage, Shanbally, Youghal, Mallow, and Kinsale with plans to petition Parliament regarding the contemplated bill.
The Treasury Commissioners grant relief on leather tanned in Ireland loaded with a duty due to the old charge as of the S5thult period. Tanners who entered and continued their business after that date may be relieved from duties so charged for the four months preceding, under the cubic content provisions.
The reduced duty on spirits in Ireland boosted revenue by about 80 percent and ended illicit distillation, with estimates of 80 percent more revenue and eight million gallons moved to England. Members of Parliament Preston Sheil Cutt and others of the Roman Catholic elevation sailed for England yesterday morning.
A county gathering in Dungarvan chaired by Richard Musgrave discussed easing religious disabilities. Notables including John Nugent Humble and Henry Bushe urged temperate reform, drafting a petition to the Lords and Commons. A committee of eight was appointed to consider the petition, which was adopted and sent to officials for presentation.
Dublin Journal reports from London say no new political news. Consols opened at 9 44 and closed at 9 34 04. The council for tomorrow was postponed due to Lord Lieutenant's cold, risking a delay of the Levee and Drawing room to the week after next. A London letter notes ongoing debate on the Catholic Association suppression bill with Brougham and Canning likely to speak and emancipation favored if passed by a large majority.
Reports from Georgetown dated December 19 warn of incendiary threats to the town. Active measures prevented serious damage amid colony wide alarm. Papers show speculation briskly spreading with plans for a new subscription company and an extensive ice establishment stirring agitation in the colonies.
An Edinburgh agent reports in a Batavia dated letter from September 24 that the Burman war is progressing. British troops have captured part of the royal family and sent them to Calcutta. The accompanying claim suggests the country could be fully reduced within about two months.
The document lists spring assizes across Meath, King's County, Queen's County, Carlow, Kildare, and surrounding counties with commission days in Mullingar Phillipstown Maryborough Carlow and more. It notes sworn grand juries timing, and orders for criminal and civil business to proceed after juries are sworn, across North East North West Leinster Connaught and Munster circuits with specific towns dates and officials.
Reports from Dublin Gazette list bankrupts William Maxwell Wilson and Silversmith Bartholomew Delandre with surrender dates and agents. It notes partnerships dissolved among William Stewart Co and others in Belfast and Dublin. Also mentions a Manchester canal venture, Dundee customs revenue growth, and naval command changes involving Admiral Colville and Rear Admiral Alanpin.
At Monkstown Church a wedding took place officiated by the Rev Charles Iborton. The bride was Maria, daughter of Alderman Win Mery Archer of ibinchy Oathe Pl tetas, and the groom was Thomas Thompson of Ran Veatown, Antrim.
The market shows light supply and varied quotes for wheat barley and oats with prices near last Friday. Meat fats and dairy items hold steady while bacon and provisions move only slightly. notes on exports and weekly receipts from Dublin and London reflect modest trading and upcoming price expectations.
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