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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 31, 1825
Page
1
A Monday evening column questions rumours of boosting Britain’s standing army by ten to fifteen thousand men. It argues this would harm naval power, strain finances, contradict declared peace prospects, and undermine economy and retrenchment policies praised by ministers.
The article weighs Cabinet plans for a military levy amid a calm economy and rising prosperity. It suggests public support hinges on motives, warns of European reactions, and argues England must stand firm if France evades a clear stance while stressing the danger of misgovernment igniting continental conflict.
Reported cabinet plans urge swift passage of measures this year with partial tax cuts and a limited Catholic concession. Military increases of 12 000 for India and Ireland are proposed. Lords Dudley and Ward and Levison Gower to move addresses signaling Canning's policy. Naval changes assign Admiral Ville to the Irish station and Sir James Saumarez to Plymouth, with Cruisers under Moorsom at the Nore. News from New York and Calcutta Gazette notes Bolivar rumors debunked and frontier positions in Burma unchanged awaiting Rangoon dispatches.
The Morning Chronicle notes his majesty’s health with speculation on Parliament opening, while the Courier reports on India. It argues Britain must display strength to protect allied states, justify troop increases, and maintain respect for the British flag amid Burmese conflict. Stock and market chatter follows with prices and activity across markets.
A lavish Mansion House dinner hosted for Royal guests and ministers, with attendance by the Lord Chancellor and other eminent figures. Toasts honored the King, Duke of York, the Royal Family, and the Army and Navy while the Lord Mayor praised the Chancellor and his colleagues for steering Britain through wartime trials.
The Lord Chancellor spoke warmly of health and duty, asserting honesty and perseverance. The Lord Mayor toasted Lord Harrowby and ministers, while the Earl of Harrowby, Duke of Wellington, and Duke of York received accolades. Figures including the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and bishops were named in toasts as the evening extended past midnight with a grand supper.
A riot by twenty to thirty armed men attacked the Lynch and O'Brien residences on Kilbreedy lands, beating inhabitants and destroying doors. Police, led by Lieut Laurenson, arrested twelve offenders after a ten hour search. An inquest found Richard Morrison murdered by the police, and Hannah Shanny was found drowned after a troubled love affair. Mathew Malone died crossing the Shannon. The Chronicle notes removals of local officials, rail and road talk, theatre uproar in Castilian, and civic actions including a proposed Mechanic Institute and a large donation for Bantry chapel.
Inez Tobia died January 24 at Coal Inland aged year. The deceased is described as a devout, affectionate husband, loving father, sincere friend, and obliging neighbor. Providence blessed him with affluence and reputation for kindness, leaving a humane, benevolent memory among the community with the hope of eternal happiness among the Blessed Angels.
A rumour claims Britain plans a ten thousand man augmentation, five thousand to India under East India Company support and five thousand to Ireland. The debate centers on fiscal strain and potential shifts in foreign relations, with ministers’ pacific stance noted and Dublin and Liverpool ship news adding to the turbulent military discourse.
Reports say another pot share call will be made next week, bringing directors 70 000 into their hands though no ore has been mined. Investors flood shares at high premiums, while markets hint at a discount or split to original cost to avert ruin for speculators.
A large gathering at the Royal Exchange heard about a new mining venture with speculative shares. The chair, Mr P, announced a substantial capital and that individuals may hold many shares. Attendees complained about poor accommodation for gentlemen present and criticized the company’s public process.
The creditors committee invites an 8 February creditors general meeting at the late Banking House to receive the committee report and urge a suspension of any legal action that would reduce funds without benefiting debtors.
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