Debates Over National Debt and Committee Inquiry
In a heated session the House debated reducing the national debt and the propriety of a new committee. Sheridan and Fox argued for further inquiry while the Chancellor and others urged against repeating the prior committee’s work. The motion was defeated as the House adjourned at 2:30.
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Sheridan
Justice Aid
For
Army and Navy
Streve
Exchequer
Rox
Steele
Fox
Rose
Stock prices and rates from July 11 auction day
Market cryptic notes list stock rates and prices for July 11 including bonds and shares. Entries show percentages and denominations such as 3-gtha and 7-16ths with references to bank and credit terms.
Proclamation Details Prorogation and Ordnance Posts
The Gazette reports a proclamation of his majesty’s pleasure proroguing Parliament to September 29 and outlines immediate Ordnance changes. Captain Packenham named Surveyor General. Isaac Corry promoted to Revenue Board. Edward Corry becomes principal Store-keeper. Captain Loftus as Clerk of the Deliveries. Mr Mageonia as Clerk of the Ordnance. Corry’s appointment deemed temporary to aid investigations and regulations within the department.
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Ordnance Department
Packenham
Isaac Corry
Revenue Board
Edward Corry
Loftus
Edward King
Mageonia
Ordnance
Corry
Tor
Bia
Corry Heads to Dublin Circuit as Revenue Seat Sought
Mr Corry travels toward Dublin after routing forts and fortifications. Capt Packenhamakee takes possession, with Corry to sit as Commissioner of the Revenue. Friends of government expect a mint or major monetary reform next session. A boy named Owen Martin, age 10, reportedly walks two miles to visit his father. Charles William Bury arrived in London on the 6th and plans to depart for Ireland soon.
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Corry
Dublin
Waytergrafe-hill
Cort
Owen
Martin
Charles William Bury
London
Ireland
Court crowds as Jameson perjury trial proceeds in Cork
Commission Intelligence reports a packed Cork court for the Jameson and Co. perjury case arising from an 1779 Lisbon cargo dispute. Arbitration ordered Myrtle to pay 13001 to Jameson, cargo partially delivered, some goods missing, trial questions whether Jameson’s oath was conditional and whether Myrtle acted with malice. Jury returned Not Guilty on perjury. Acquittals include Field murder case and other felonies. judge notes town’s habit of prosecuting and releasing offenders.
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Jameson
Cork
Myrtle
Lisbon
Corke
Jameson and Co
Myctle
Traver
Mr. Jameson
Historuship
Bia
Willan and Saunders
Robert Field
Dorset-street
Acheson
Mr. Field
Wilson
Thomas Fitgerald
Peter Dunn
Thomas-street
Dunn
Prioner
Guily
Dublin notice on loan drawings and weekly payments
Advertiement from Dublin detailing a lottery style loan with numbers drawn weekly and interest terms. Treasury will pay to holders on specified days, with interest ceasing after the set July date. Lists names and numbers as part of the public notice, with dates and offices in Dublin.
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Treasury Office
Dublin
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