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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 23, 1818
Page
2
A crowded drawing room scene at Thyceias Vi ielg whence hundreds gathered for a grand procession. Attendees included numerous titled figures, lords, ladies, and officials with measured ceremony, while carriages moved through Lamms Street and the crowd admired the display of aristocratic presence.
The article lauds General Bolivar after routing Spanish forces at Barcelona and outlines his strategy to convoke a Venezuelan Congress in Caraccas once Spaniards are expelled. It praises Bolivar as supreme commander, uniting soldiers and civilians, while criticizing Spain’s dictatorship and the Inquisition. The piece argues for full independence, religious freedom, and economic self determination, warning pacification tales are false.
The commission court session lists guilty verdicts for high way robbery, burglary, and theft cases. Details include Michael Mahon, Patrick Dearhiam, and Thomas Fox among the defendants, with sentences including death and admonitions, and testimony referencing Conyngham, Gahan, and McNamara.
Yesterday a public meeting at the Commercial Buildings discussed measures under the Dublin resolutions to suppress mendicity in the city. Key figures included the Lord Bishop of Limerick the Mayor of Limerick archdeacon and several clergymen and lay leaders who were elected to a committee to pursue the object.
The Kinalea Farming Society held its quarterly meeting at Steale and dined with Captain Harriet on Monday. The Baronial Dispensary with a physician attends the central Barony as they seek aid from other landholders to prevent disease and support tenants. In two months 120 cases were recorded, 40 cured and returned to work, while the society expands care, promotes better habits, and supports the fishery as a key local resource.
His Excellency appoints Gentlemen to High Sheriffs across Irish counties for the upcoming year. Notable names include Thomas Henry Skefington at Antrim Castle, Sir Thomas Butler at Garryhunstop, and George Hassan at Skea. The document outlines numerous other appointees by county with titles. The accompanying report references a trial and political commentary on royal lineage during the period.
Reports from Limanica and London show a tolerable corn supply and varied prices with cautious demand. Wheat prices hold around 24s to 10s, while English oats and barley face limited demand and higher volatility amid expectations of foreign wheat imports and possible policy changes. The Men charts and country notes indicate a weak overall market with modest activity in pork, beef, and oats, and a generally heavy trade for inferior barley and Irish provisions.
Fragmentary notice from Dublin advertising printed prognostications, subscription terms, and delivery details. Mentions weekly distribution on Monday Wednesday and Friday, with options for annual and quarterly payments and advertising agents. Poor legibility limits clarity on dates and exact prices.
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