Riot In Cork Disturbance Prompted Magistrates Meeting
A riot in Cork led to swift magistrate action and a public meeting at the Commercial Buildings. Aldermen Evanson and others report confiscation of flour from Morgan's store and dispersal by dragoons after warning proclamations to restore peace. The Mayor urged vigorous measures to prevent further disorder and protect markets.
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Sheri Petly
Evangon
Ointhia
Clear
Cork
Willyg
Carrigaline
F.vanson
Alorgan
Morgan
Magistraes
Job Marrazh
Gensura
Murrogh
An 18th Century Market Row and Civic Decision
Fragmented text describes a city market dispute with figures inclining toward keeping order and open provisions. It references a mayor and alderman Harding T and Donovan, noting discussions about pricing, security, and using military force to protect market provisions.
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Donovan
Harding T
Lidts
Ueoclamarion
Thas
Mar
Miss Grioreth's Benefit at The Theatre Tonight
Miss Grioreth presents a benefit performance this evening at the theatre. The piece claims public support, praising her merit and previous praise from a discerning audience. The notice urges a bumper house as the strongest testament to the performer’s worth and appeals to patrons to attend.
Dublin Corn Market And Sailors Inquiries
Market yesterday showed brisk demand for grain from the country. Lord Craven arrived safely at Naples after a violent three day gale and planned routes to the Archipelago and Constantinople. Lord Belmore plans two years in Jerusalem. East India Company finances show assets outweigh debts with a substantial surplus and printed colour methods in cotton goods are described. A Greenwich coach case ends with a fine for delay and improper conduct as convicts are moved from a local prison.
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Lord Craven
Naples
Constantinople
Lord Belmore
Southampton
Italy
Palestine
Jerusalem
East India Company
Steck
W. Sa Vape
Greenwich
Mansion House
London
Kruse
Grace Churchstreet
Deptford
Sandhead
Gracechurch-street
London Bridge
Cheapside
Blackmar's Bridge
Newgate Street
Giltspur Street
Compter
Dickey
Nwyete
Arguments For Repeal Of Usury Laws In The Era
A detailed critique argues against usury prohibitions, asserting they hinder property rights and economic growth. It contends high interest rates reflect market conditions and money supply, not moral failure, and warns legal limits distort credit, raise costs, and invite evasion. The text cites loans on annuities, attorney fees, and discounts as proof of pervasive, costly practices.
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Challey
Vancy
Peagan
Lord Bacon
London
Geonden
Paml
Flanders
Switzerland
Andacher
Repeal of Usury Laws: Proposals to Let Interest Rule
A fragmentary 18th century note argues that repealing usury laws would not disrupt daily life or public affairs. It contends that legal interest rates influence money supply and that private contracts rely on national security, not personal means. The committee suggests presenting a petition to the House of Commons to pass a bill abolishing regulations on interest rates, leaving details to future legislation.
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House of Commons
Law Intelligence at Guildhall Court Trial and O Connell Case
Lord Ellenborough presided at the Guildhall trial scene. The foreman’s guilty verdict faced questions of juror presence and hearing. O Connell seeks discharge of recognizances, arguing lack of an active legal basis, while the court hints at retrying if required and schedules further motion.
Trial under oath on treason cited by Scottish court
The High Court of Justice hears Andrew M Kinley on a new indictment for administering unlawful oath. Lord Justice Clerk notes an oversight in the indictment and court suggests construing the oath by its modern meaning. Lord Advocate pivots to a new indictment as the prisoner is remanded.
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Sathapat
Jone
Apeared
Iar Shity
Wdheraardy
Chitty
Tig
Bilehbor
Chitty Agld
Lord Ellenborough
High Court
Ustiqcahy
Ediwacroh
Andrew M‘kinley
Crahétsun
Grant
Clerk
Drummohdrit
Pthar
Soto
Lord Colchester Remembered as Great Speaker of Commons
A portrait of Lord Colchester recalls his long service in Parliament, his education at Christ Church Oxford, and his rise to Speaker. Details affirm his noble conduct, clear diction, and unwavering duty despite eye illness, praising his parliamentary leadership and influence in an era famed for Burke and Windham.
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Lord Colchester
Christ Church, Oxford
Melstone
Woodstock
University of Oxford
Richard Heber
Brazenore College
Hoasee
Coom
Cestlercaph
Li Kuage
House of Commons
Mithaugl
Meibes
Abbott
Betara
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the Theatre
Dublin
Wien
LAW Intelligence
King's Bencit
Westminster
Justice Abbot
King's Bench
Guildhati
Lord Eilenborough
Atorney
Mr. Chitty
Daniel O'Connell
Reader
O'Connell
Lord Etfencrough
Robert Peel
Charles Saxton
Michaelmay
Mr. O'Connell
Crown Office
Mr. Reader
Lord Elimbirough
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