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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 28, 1824
Page
4
A letter to officers on half pay outlines how vacancies in three loyal veteran battalions in Ireland may be filled from the line. It requires fitness certificates, exchange rights, and possible half pay upon reduction. Several high ranking officers named for appointment are listed.
Births reported in Pembroke street Upper North Cumberland street Drogheda and Nottingham with several ladies giving birth to sons and daughters Marriages recorded at St George s Church Ballyhooly Moylough and Castle Onno noting spouses and residences Deaths include William Duff of Grafton Street aged fifty seven and Captain Wiles Mitchell the Royal Navy Last surviving officer who accompanied Captain Cook and other local figures in Dublin Clonmel and Port of Diantries noted with ages and roles
A circulating report claims the King's Speech may recommend Catholic claims. It notes Lord Liverpool recently visited Brighton to discuss the subject. The piece argues emancipation would unite Irish countrymen and end civil discord by removing political disqualifications.
A Monday evening incident near Finglas involves John Glannon from New Park discovering a discarded box on the road after a robbery. He and three laborers armed themselves and tracked suspects to a waste house where a violent confrontation occurred, resulting in injuries to both sides and police involvement. Other notes mention civil appointments, church ordinations, excise inquiries, and local affairs in Cork, London, and Dublin.
Provincial papers show no new outrages and expect ongoing tranquillity as long as peasants can access basic life necessities. Current provisions enable farmers to hire many, preventing desperation that could fuel crime. Authors urge measures to provide permanent employment for the poor to sustain peace.
At about two in the morning a large armed party attacked Walsh's house two miles from Killaloe. They broke in seeking his daughter, but fled when alerted. Police apprehended suspects, two identified, with one jailed in Ennis. A wider investigation continued, revealing related brawls and an escape attempt at Abbeyvas, where a prisoner was wounded by bayonet.
Report from London on the Hunt case notes that no respite was received and that solicitor Me Harmer indicates a final decision by Monday. Rumors say Hunt may be transported for life after a likely confession to the murder plots tied to Thurrell and Weare.
The Linen Board reports flaxseed imports and sowing in 1823. Only 2211 pounds left unsown across regions Dublin Decry Sligon Newry and Belfast. Last season used 64 636 bhds with acres. Prices above foreign flax. Doubled production would not meet Russian or continental supply. Riga Rotterdam and America expect plentiful seed, supporting moderate prices. Readers will receive accurate commerce and agriculture updates.
The Betraut market notes declines in Green Park and salt pork prices with a broad drop in bacon and lard. Wheat, barley, oats, and flour show mixed movements as markets absorb demand from distilleries and brewers. Prices vary by grade and region, with notable activity in Butter, oatmeal, and pork products as commodity flows shift and inland markets signal further adjustments.
A Sunday sermon preached for the benefit of the destitute pivot the Masonic Praternity. The congregation were present. members bore banners and paid attention as a solemn debon throughout.
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