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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 20, 1819
Page
4
Reports on the need to improve the harbours of Port Patrick and Copaghadee to aid Packet service between Scotland and Ireland. Describes plans adopted by Mr Nies and advises better maritime connections will bring Ireland closer to other nations, boosting prosperity and enterprise.
The article lists numerous appointments including T H Skeffington as Governor of County Louth and other county roles, Earl Mount Nogaia as Governor of Oxford, and various clerical and legal postings. It notes a London paper report on a formal separation of Lady Wibber and details of Mandeville and Bruce family matters, plus international tidbits on Vienna, Turin, and a death of Dr. John Wexcor known as Peter Pindar.
Informants note a Grand Installation of Mealente Ontor by the Knights of St Patrick with His Majesty as Sovereign and a Duke of Rich week as Lieutent for the tno Hog Grand Master. Historical context recalls a 1783 institution and mentions notable peers. A recent death linked to spontaneous combustion is reported with limited details.
In Dublin and surrounding areas on January 1810 the meeting of co operating Parishes weighed petitions calling for a total repeal of the Window Tax speakers including Michael Cullen and John Bewport wrote to defer to Grattan and Shaw on the matter committees prepared petitions to both Houses urging full repeal while acknowledging partial reductions. The St Peter's Parish session endorsed petitions directed to Lords via the Duke of Leinster and to Commons via Gratian and Shaw, stressing that only full repeal would relieve Ireland from excessive taxation and protect public health and prosperity.
The Memorial from St Pauls Parish was presented to Lord Lieutenant at audience with Rev Thomas Radcliffe and David Lindmy. The Excellency declined the prayer, noting the Dublin Grand Jury is not appointed by the Executive Government.
The daily market notes light demand for oats with heavy sales, prices dipping slightly. Barley for grinding sold 25s to 38s per barrel. maltings 20s to 38s. beans steady 255 to 26s. flour steady 24s to 25s per cwt. oats and whiskey prices noted with minor shifts.
A Protestant meeting in the Parish of St Nicholas Without discussed reform, urged repeal of laws oppressing Catholics, and prepared a petition to Parliament. Resolutions praised Protestant unity and sought legislative relief, with committee work assigned and petitions to Lords and ministers planned.
The Farming Society of Ireland forwards letters to the Lord Mayor of Dublin urging Act of Parliament to regulate Hay Market, with proposals for weight limits and sale methods. The Lord Mayor and Committee express cautious support and seek sentiment from the Society, aiming for early action and unison with authorities.
A chaotic festival of local notices and crime reports follows as Bligo’s corporation meets to appoint officials amid river alarum. Reports recount the recovery of a river victim, a stabbing theft, a shipwreck aftermath, home invasion, and a town assembly granting Freedom to Rev Arthur, with condolences to the Queen and civic leaders.
The Hilldown farming society held a meeting with members including John L. Reilly and Rev Hole Watiteg to promote agricultural progress. They planned premiums for livestock improvements, a ploughing match at Hilltown, and a district report to boost knowledge and industry, inspired by the Marquis of Rownhshire's remarks on farm improvement.
A garbled wedding list and obituaries recount marriages at Belvoir Castle Casteview and Ballyradlough Church plus funerals in Cork, Gort and London. Notable entries include Captain Trav of the Ritts Brigade with a daughter, Lord Muskerry connections, and several Glen/City church ceremonies. Deaths cite Funter Parrogs proprietor of The Kenis Chronicle and Mrs. Lewis of Cork among others. London corn exchange notes show dull trade and steady barley.
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