Increase of Crimes in the Era of Peace
The Edinburgh correspondent argues crime rose after the war due to many causes. War’s end, unemployment, poverty, and reformist politics strain discipline, while prisons and religion face attack. Peace may raise crime unless prisons are reformed, education broadened, and moral order restored.
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Edinburgh
I .Gh
Niry
Sion
Po Bay
Gantry
Ubls
America
London
Pettecon
Public spirit urged to counter attacks on faith and morals
The article argues for a legal remedy against demoralizing writings and asserts that suppression of such attacks relies on the public spirit and influence of those in society with standing. It references Paine to illustrate ongoing campaigns against corrosive publications and calls for decisive civic action.
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Paine
Ploughing Matches Across Counties Attract Large Crowds
The Ulster tales recount two ploughing contests, one at a Belk Manor owned by Mr J Malcolm near Duoton, with nineteen entrants before about a thousand spectators, and another at Janes Scott's Carnbane estate in Kilwarlin parish. Prizes awarded to several ploughmen including James Grey and John Cuorming, plus medals for long service. A notable young lad, John Mulholand, won praise and a ten shilling gift from Lord Downshire. The event closed with a grand dinner at the Maze.
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Comber
J. Malcolm
Duoton
Judes
Messrs
Greenfield
Mountstewart
Stevenson
Bangur
Morrow
Straustown
James Grey
Ballynickie
John Cuorming
Uniarvell
Lis
Belfast
Blairs
Kilwarlin
Janes Scott
Carnbane
Marquis of
Dunanashire
Gawa Orr
Castlereagh
Meparty
Broombedge
Win. Macgown
Amahill
William Johnston
Arthur Johnston
Alexander Wallace
Wm. Shaw
Richard Hare
Thomas Carleton
William Barber
John Barber
James Dornton
James Scott
Wills Phenix
Wille Phenix
Thomas Walsh
Lieut. Clarke
John Mulholand
Hugh M’can
Lord Downshire
John M‘ewen
Edward M-Gride
Henry Regents
Sam. Hughes Ears
James M‘crea
Hugh, Meorp
William Greer
Cavenreash
Bradbury's
Maze
Marquis of Downshire
Archdeacon Alexander
Atkins
Jon
Downshire
Hibernian
Talbots
Belfast News
Phips Medley
Bermondsey
Camberwell Grove
Tone
Medley
Mr. M
Lond Chancellor appoints Cockburn as Justice of the Peace
The Lond Chancell or has named Lieut General Cockburn to serve as Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum for Dublin and Wicklow counties. The London Sunday Paper notes four public commercial failures, two tied to related trading houses, and remarks on the fragile state of foreign demand, with Consols rising and the Exchequer Bills market dull as the last Loan instalment was paid.
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Lond
Cockburn
Dublin
Wicklow
Bengal
London Sunday
Catholic Meetings Praise Dublin Protestant Supporters
ACatholic meeting of St Catherine's parish thanked Dublin Protestants and the Lord Mayor for backing the Catholic cause at the Rotunda. They praised Duke of Leinster and other nobles for supporting petitions to repeal Penal Laws and ordered presentation to Parliament by Earl of Donanaghmore and Henry Grattan. Similar measures were adopted by Catholics of St Nicholas Without St Luke's St Bridgen and St Peter's on Tuesday.
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St. Catharine’s
Dublin
Rotunda
Duke of Leinster
Earl of Donanaghmore
Henry Grattan
Randal MacDonnell
St. Nicholas Without
St. Luke's
St. Bridgen
St. Peter's
St. Catherine's
Galway Meeting backs Catholic Emancipation declaration
A Galway corporation protest meeting chaired by James Daly declares support for Catholic emancipation. Speakers including Mr Blake urge petitioning the Legislature while questioning religiously biased trade privileges. The mayor defers a direct answer on freedom for Catholic trades, and the gathering ends amid dissatisfaction.
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Corporation OF Galway
Galway
James Daly
MN. P
Daly
Blake
Renglod
Moong
M. P
Garparadin
House of Commons
Hts
Davy
Blaks
Dany
Moogway
Dublin Fishery Company General Meeting notice
A meeting of the Proprietors will be held at Morrisson's Tavern Board Room on Wednesday March 3. Questions include the fitness of a site for sale of fish and dry goods and the manner of sale. Leinster Market proposed as central location with small lots for housekeepers.
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Morrisson
Leinster Market
Shipping and local notices from Cork and Meath
The Egeria and Wasp are near readiness at Portsmouth for sea and Newfoundland service after refits while the Drake awaits completion before return. The County Kildare magistrates seek changes to the Grand Jury Act. News letters confirm the Berwickshire Packet was lost off Wales with all hands. cargo valued around 10,000 for Cork shopkeepers, largely uninsured. Major Wills named Chief Magistrate for Meath disturbed districts. An old offender named Sheridan reportedly escaped during a house robbery.
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Egeria
Rawley
Portsmouth
Newfoundland
Wasp
Carter
Drake
Shiffoer
County Kildare
Berwickshire
Wales
Cork
Major Wills
Meath
Sheridan
Hilwaiulau
Law Report Court of Common Pleas case drags on for days
The Court of Common Pleas continues to hear Lord Trlimesha's cause, with proceedings occupying three days and unlikely to conclude soon. The lengthy matter is not anticipated to terminate for several more days.
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Trlimesha
of Common Pleas
Court voids marriage of minor actors in 1790s London
Consistory Court in London examines the clandestine union of a minor groom and a teen actress. The case hinges on the groom Henry Erskine Johnston’s claimed twenty one year age and the baptismal and family bible records. After hearing, judges note conflicting birth dates 1774 or 1775 and the need to verify entries before judgment.
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London
Fess
Johnston
Parker
Laleely
Dobastan
Henry Erskine Johnston
Robert Johnston
W. Scorr
Ing
Jesne
Edinburgh
College Church of Edinburgh
Henry Johaston
Court proceedings and celestial phenomena in Dublin era notes
The Ledger reports the Court of Dulancery in London town, noting an appeal abandoned and Mrs Taylor’s bid to block a marriage, plus six lawyers present as the case spans the day. Also described is a Friday meteor arch near Orion and a discussion of Aurora Borealis linked to magnetic effects and a coming gale. Belfast papers recount a disinterment scandal of Rev Cassidy, praise his charity, and note rewards for the discovery of culprits, with parishioners petitioning to repeal the Window Tax and a Templar voyage from London to China drawing near Petung.
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Lincoln
Ton Halle
Lord Steward
Emily Vane Tempest
House of Lords
Taylor
Me. Abercrombie
Martin
S. W. Keriin
N. E
Orion
Castor
Pollux
Corna Berenices
N. W
Giem
M. Dilton
Wynn
S. B
Bohepet Down
Connor
Diag
Cassidy
St. Peters Parish
Satorday
Mor
Giratfan
Stephen’sarreen
Tous of Commons
Templar
London
China
Petung
Dublin and London Markets Shown Weak Grain Demand
Market reports indicate dull demand for Grafa and broadly higher supply. Wheat and barley bore declines with inferior grades off by several pence per barrel or quarter, oats selling weakly, and flour and whiskey prices steady amid general softness in Dublin and Cork exchanges.
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LHR
Dublin
Cork
Barry
London Corn-Exchange
Charity Donations and Disbursements Reported for Local Relief
The document records receipts from Mexere and Giles Daxon among others totaling several pounds and shillings, given to a charitable association. It funds clothing for destitute females discharged from the Fever Hospital Cork-street, employment for poor women, and care for orphans of deceased patients, covering donations from 23 April 1818 to 6 February 1819.
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Mexere
la Touche
R.G
Giles Daxon
Reg
M.C
John Howe
Lacy Hutchinson
Bowane
Taudabia
Cork-street
Hoxp'tal
Uth
Births and Marriages in 19th Century Ireland Notices
In Athlone and Adrigburgh many baptisms and marriages are listed with details of spouses and residences. Entries include Mr Benedict Mamiltong of Carlow, Major Geo. Sheata of Donegal, and George Renn of Fegg. Also noted are various weddings in St George’s and St Peter’s churches, with named brides and grooms from Clonany to Stephen’s Green, plus obituaries and notices of illness and death. The piece mixes announcements of births, marriages, and deaths with memorial tributes.
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St. George's Church
Julio Whelan
Grediner-Street
Abinda
Richard Whelan
St. Peter's Church
Webb
George
George Érins
T. Lett
Wexford
M. Hodgwon
Thin City
St. Mary's Church
James Renn
Mies
Cates
Clapham
Comama
Surry
Fenagh
Johan Watson
Et Boe
Carlow
Eliza
Robert Grayiq
John Bowers
Miss Clifford
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Ballyerose Ull
Queens County
Naplea
Margaret Warrant
Nicholaa Turrant
Leczhon
Kildare
Queen's County
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Butu
Biza Deering
Richard Deering
Cartons
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Giuw
John Sakcouse
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Greene
Jung
Busnlurgh
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