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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 01, 1817
Page
1
The Lords debated copies of correspondence between the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the Home Department concerning the appointment of the high sheriff of temporary. The clerk of the fees bill was read a second time. Adjourned.
The House discussed government finance with a return showing exchequer bills totaling 62 million, excluding 500,000 from mail duties, and Mr Tierary proposing financial resolutions. A second reading of the Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill facedMixed votes as fear of conspiracy lingered with debates on expediency and constitutional protection. A plan to ease worship space led to a bill authorizing church and chapel building where needed.
In a Wednesday session dated June 25, the Marquis of Lansdowne presents a petition from the Bri tish Provident Institution trustees in favor of saving banks. Copies of ministerial communications on appointing the high sheriff of Tipperary are laid before the house by Viscount Sidmouth. The question of going into a committee on the injunc tion of an Address or Rebellion Bill is raised. The Earl of Liverpool notes broad support for the measure as necessary and historically renewed in shorter terms, while the Earl of Dunaughmare doubts the Warrants’ sufficiency and object, urging caution before advancing.
The Lords debated a suspension measure affecting Ireland with punishments for absence from residence and for being found elsewhere, noting its harsher force and potential impact. Supporters argued for limited time and cautious application, while critics warned of lasting damage to civil liberty and justice in Ireland. The discussion also touched on sheriff appointments and the broader policy toward Ireland, with prayers for balanced reform and orderly governance. The committee reported the bill after amendments, and the Saving Banks Bill proceedings followed, ending with adjournment.
The Irish Grand Jury Presentment Bill was postponed to Friday. The Lunatic Poor in Ireland report was presented with a pledge to submit a motion on Monday. Sir F Burdett will move on Monday to repeal acts restricting anti Transubstantiation declarations and opposition to the Church of Rome. The bills passed both Houses amid bishop objections to the idolatry claim.
The House debates abolishing child chimney sweeps with a new machine replacing boys, detailing injuries and moral harm. Wilberforce and Curwen support reform. a bill to ban under fourteen and save London chimneys passes first reading, with petitions from S. S. on workers and opposition from master sweepers.
The session centers on Sir Francis Burdett's petition concerning Mr Thomas Wooller author of the Black Dirc and alleged injustices in his trial. Arguments recount missteps by a judge, irregular verdicts, and requests for a second defence under duress. Lord Palmerston, Attorney General, and others clash over trial fairness and imprisonment details. The debate touches on prize money for Waterloo campaign personnel and the Habeas Corpus Act.
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