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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 21, 1825
Page
2
A heated speech attacks the No Popery cry and the government’s handling of Catholic emancipation. The orator condemns evasive tactics, pleads for constitutional action, and warns that coercive measures risk Ireland’s unity, urging moderation, reform, and shared responsibility across Parliament.
Mr DV Pterwoth defends the Methodist Conference in a largely quibbling speech. Mr GOOLBURN replies. The House divides 274 for, 124 against. Majority 155. Mr BROUGHAM opposes first reading due to a Catholic Association petition. Secretary PEEL urges reading to print provisions. Bill read a first time, printed, and set for second reading Monday next. House adjourns at four.
A House of Commons session notes a New Ross petition against Bristol port dues and motions for returns on spirits duty from 1823 to 1821. A Catholic Association petition from Tyrone parishioners is ordered on the table, with Brougham urging fair handling and Hume challenging ministerial readings of an orangeism-related address. A Newry Catholic petition on rameau free is also ordered to be printed.
The House debated extending the last session’s select committee to examine Ireland, with opposition from Lord Althorp and others. The Usury Laws Repeal Bill faced strong opposition over effects on borrowers, merchants, and the poor, and was rejected after a division. speakers warned of wider economic risk and urged caution before any repeal.
Chamberlain's Office announces the Lord Lieutenant's indisposition causes the Lein to be postponed to Monday the 28th and the Drawing-Room to Thursday the 3rd of March at two o'clock. A Levee and Drawing-Room on Thursday the 7th and Thursday the 10th of March are scheduled, with two invitation cards requested to avoid entry errors.
Dustin Coan Exchanonr notes a heavy market today with wheat and oats at last Friday’s prices and few sales. Barley remains in demand with fully supported late prices. other articles show no change.
A French brig bound for Liverpool mistook Tramore Bay for Waterford Harbour and neared breakers. Preventive Water guard aided its rescue and the voyage continued. Nearby, Hope and Scott pilot boat damaged in a collision near the harbor mouth. Peter Power drowned from the Scott. Also notes a 4 George IV c 41 requirement for fresh ship registers this year.
The exportation of grain from this quarter for the English market continues to be of very considerable amount. We are happy to learn that the prices may afford a fair return to both grower and merchant. The oats whipped at this port for London from late January to February amounted to 658 bolls.
Monday evening in Dublin the house debated hearing counsel before passing the bill. Mr Boovanam urged granting the petition to hear voices of supporters, arguing for consistency. The majority rejected the motion, Secretary Perr and others defending the established rule that inquiries precede legislation, leaving the bill to pass without counsel appearance.
A fragment notes Dublin printing and publishing activity tied to Parliament Street with emphasis on location and historical publication context.
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