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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 25, 1825
Page
1
The debate centers on suppressing the Catholic Association with petitions from Dublin Cork Kilkenny Waterford and St Michael and St John urging the measure. Speakers warn it threatens Protestant rights and imperial safety while petitions from various parishes press opposition and demand fair consideration.
British Parliament debates navy pay and victualling costs, with Sir G Clerk noting reductions and reforms for Sheerness and Plymouth. Critics urge restraint, protest heavy promotions and wasteful yard spending, while arguments unfold on navy board structure and colonial expenditures. A Roman Catholic petition and Ireland’s unlawful associations bill dominate later orders.
In a heated parliamentary session the Irish question centers on the Catholic Association, its influence, and the Union’s role. Speakers argue whether reform, not suppression, calms unrest, praising pensions, education, petty sessions, and improved trade while warning of future dangers if the association is unchecked.
The debate centers on the Catholic Association and a bill aimed at restraining it. Speakers attack and defend the measure, citing loyalty, riots, and Ireland’s condition, with votes counted 253 to 2 and 146 majority after a second reading. The house adjourned after commitments and other orders.
H Alexandre announces departure for the country within days. The last performance is advertised for tomorrow night. He wins broad public regret for his powerful stage presence and charitable benevolence. His humane work will be remembered as society values benevolence.
The Most Rev Doctor Murray was informed he must testify before the Lord's Select Committee. Major General Bourke is summoned to attend as a witness on Ireland’s state, departing Limerick for London. Robberies reported at No 20 College Green and Mr Sloane's Hawkins Street. Passengers arrived via Alladin steam packet. A man named Phillip Murray was caught coining at Beresford Street. he faces trial after a Newgate commitment.
The fragmentary notice mentions Cobbett completing a purchase with a lease premium paid by a Catholic association check. It recalls a minor English peer in pre Be ncin Pacts restraints, a royal theatre engagement in Mugland, and a melodramatic metropolitan intrigue between a Syren and a gallant noble. It also notes Madame Krudener Dred’s death on Christmas Day in Karvsubaser Crimea after a painful illness.
AAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE Dublin Castle 17 February 1895 announces postponements due to indisposition of the Lord Lieutenant. The Drawing Room shifts to Monday 28 and Thursday 3 March, with Larne on Monday 9 and Drawing Room Thursday 10 March at nine o'clock. Attendees urged to bring two cards with name and address to avoid mistakes.
In the House of Lords Bar Donoughmore gave notice of an Irish Catholic petition while the Marquis of Lansdown announced Dublin landholders and traders would present a petition on the raid day. In the Commons Mr Goulburn moved to add an oath clause for those taking office, aiming to bar members of illegal associations, but the motion was amended and then defeated after debate. The bill's committee amendments and objections were discussed as the House adjourned for the night.
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