18 Feb 1812
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 18, 1812
Page
1
The public is informed that the continuation of the eloduent speech by the Right Hon. W. W. Pore on the Morpeth motion will be postponed to our next Petification. The notice cites Ireland’s present state as the context for the delay.
The page compiles a Dublin civic notice with a drawing room event for February 2, a Lord Mayor Charles Baxton letter from 1819, and Admiralty communications via J Croker. It highlights political debate, ministerial changes, and the penny lottery craze drawing London capital to Dublin investors amid West India trade concerns.
A polemic letter discusses the relation of religion and politics, arguing against image worship and church authority. It cites councils, saints, and bishops, contending that popery corrupts morality and devotion, while defending Protestant emancipation and scriptural primacy.
A critic denounces Catholic rituals as idolatrous and claims clerical wealth supports image worship. The piece condemns papal authority and defends Protestant scripture translations, arguing the Douay Bible distorts Hebrews and Genesis and that inquisition-era bans harmed lay access to scripture.
The excerpt blends scattered phrases about priests, Cardinals, and a pontificate with chaotic narration. It references a scene at a throne, dialogue on the Holy Host, devils, and Cardinals, culminating in a violent confrontation and a cryptic closing. The material conveys confusion, religious imagery, and disjointed dialogue without clear context or events.
Fragment from a naval report recounts the loss of the Laurel after a night action near the French coast. Captain Sommerville led boats to rescue crew as the ship sank in deep water. The extraction lists officers and crew names and notes heavy enemy fire before the vessel went under.
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