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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 27, 1819
Page
4
A Dublin reader cites Freeman's Journal reporting a parish tax collector case. It details misrecorded property entries, insolvencies, and disputed payments in St Catherine's St Andrews and St James parishes, with the collector defending his conduct and inviting inspection.
Parochial deputies and churchwardens met at Dublin to present an address to the Earl of Charlemont calling for repeal of the Window Tax. Lord Charlemont pledged support, read the address, and a commemorative banquet followed. Deputy resolutions urged delivery of the petition to Grattan and others for presentation to the House of Lords. The Earl replied with firm support for repeal and explained his reasons, citing justice, imperial policy, and economic impact on Ireland.
A damaged OCR segment conveys a ceremonial tribute to a prominent athlete or figure. The text is garbled but hints at praise for services rendered and a call to emulate patriotism. It references a date and personages in a formal, old style manner.
Protestants meeting in St Catherine's and Werbaughs districts adopt resolutions condemning anti Catholic hostility, urging repeal of Penal Laws and greater civil rights. They call for widening religious tolerance and legislative action, framing a petition to the Legislature for reform. Meanwhile Jamaica Hurricane relief and port openings are discussed, alongside a detailed noble lineage on Viscount Massereene and related titles.
Military notices detail promotions and exchanges across dragoons light dragoons foot and artillery units. Names include Lieut Humphrey Otine Lieut J B Allingham Capt Beasley and Capt Wm Mintyre with promotions by purchase exchanges and half pay transfers. Hospital staff appointments announced for the 4th Forces hospital supervision.
In the Four Courts on Saturday the Grand Juries for City and County Dublin were sworn before Judges Daly and Jop. The court heard a note on Kilmainham Gaol as a public grievance with a remedy to improve accommodation for prisoners and witnesses. The Lord Chief Justice ordered an Inspector to investigate and the court adjourned.
This item reports a 2670 Exchequer judgment involving Dodd and M Donough over a landaulet owned by the defendant. A repair and sale timeline from 1915 led to a final sale for 251 after three years, with a defendant verdict on a cross claim of 50 in repairs and status. the judge instructed settlement of counts between the conceding parties. The second portion notes the death of Lord Hinton, his funeral, and a brief obituary summary referencing noble titles and relations.
Fragmented births and marriages notices show names like Lady Hearphty Borgy Newpark Lichtiattoast ey Peane and Mrs Abbott sen with dates and locales across Kildare Tipperary Armagh and Limerick. The column also records an extensive obituary and a military auction notice from Dublin ESSEX STREET and Mountpelier entries.
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