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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 26, 1824
Page
1
Monday evening notes say Parliament will assemble next week and reports will be laid before readers a day earlier than London prints. The Sun reports ahead that Sir Cansine met with Lor Ha- theast at Coombe Wood to draft Mazzary's Speech.
A Dublin and national audience hears calls for a Catholic Aggregate Meeting to petition Parliament for removing oaths blocking Catholic eligibility, with leaders urging respect, conciliation, and broader parish outreach. The piece notes political moves by Protestant and Reformist factions, plus global context on Spain and Brazil shaping liberty debates.
The Catholic Association met in Capeletreet with Mr F Pivasiot presiding. Discussions covered sending letters to Catholic bodies and inviting members, while debating the Association’s influence and cooperation with similar societies amid concerns over objections and private reasons.
Unclear report shows motions to appoint a lawyer and raise funds for a burying ground. A committee was formed including O’Connell Kirwan Bonham Mahon Milaghtin Coppigers Ramone and Cliveh to enlarge the Cathal association. Eswande chaired briefly and thanks were given to Fitzimon before adjournment.
A Dublin letter accuses Bishop of Down and Connor and local clergy of sectarian interference at a Belfast funeral. A Houston family request to allow non cleric Dr Bruce to offer prayers was opposed, prompting a Saturday interment at Hollywood churchyard after church authorities clarified permissions and legal duties.
A criminal information application based on an affidavit alleges abuse of magisterial authority by Lord Farnham. The affidavit describes a case involving a 12 year old boy, a wood-ranger, and mistreatment in a Dispensary gate-house at Farnham, with whipping ordered and a magistrate present. Details include the boy’s arrest, the wood ranger Wilson, and the corporal punishment sequence, raising questions of mercy and procedural rules in the court.
A broad advance in funds and consols is noted as prices climb on reports of improved funds and speculative support. The market closes firm with gains across many gilt edged securities and foreign holdings showing general strength amid volatile special issues.
The condemned Thomas Ward, convicted of highway robbery near Sageard, was executed at Kilmainham. He showed serene devotion, refused a pardon, forgave his judges, and faced the drop with composure as his witnesses included his elderly father and relatives. His death occurred around 1:30 PM after a solemn chapel vigil and final prayers.
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