Proclamation Calling a New Parliament in Great Britain 1818
An official proclamation issued in London on a June afternoon declares the calling of a new Parliament to assemble at Westminster. It details the dissolution of the prior Parliament, prorogations, and the royal order for writs to summon Members of both Lords and Commons, with returnable writs set for August 4. Also notes a separate proclamation for electing sixteen Scottish peers.
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Prince of Wales
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
J George
P. R
Bean and Holden
Westminster
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Treland
Snow
Enid
Carlton-house
Muscaly
Dissolution of Parliament sparks debate on royal anger
The Times notes yesterday’s dissolution by the Sovereign in person, challenging claims it was a mere formal act. It cites Hatsell and past precedents, arguing ministers did not foresee the inferences about the King’s anger, and discusses 17th century dissolutions by throne or proclamation.
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Srvants
Manners Sutton
Hatsell
Peron
Cearnes I
Kes
House of Lords
Commons
Lords
Charles 1
Eleventh Report of the Finance Committee 1818 Revenue and Expenditure
The Select Committee on Finance reports that Great Britain’s permanent revenue for the year fell short of the estimate by 1 004 546 with arrears and other duties making an excess of 345 085 while Ireland shows a deficit of 55 880. The overall UK revenue exceeded the estimate by 238 004 on 51 905 000 income. In 1818 there was an increase in revenue. Britain up 730 000 and Ireland up 50 700 on the same quarter of 1817. Expenditure for 1818 amounted to 65 906 251 with debt redemption of 15 138 330 leaving 52 056 006 expenditure against income plus stores and lottery 52 302 210 creating a year end deficit of 654 696. For 1819 the committee projects expenditure at 66 064 000 including 4 941 000 for debt redemption, with expected income of 52 500 000 leaving a balance in the country’s favour of 1 413 000, assuming no extraordinary charges. They urge revenue gains and expense reductions to reduce public debt and anticipate further debt service relief from lower interest on national debt.
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Finance Committee
Select Committee On Finance
Pribeenah
Great Britain
Ireland
United Kingdom
Asia
Catholic and Charity Outlines at Essex Street Meeting
The Catholic Board adjourned their meeting due to thin attendance to discuss papal communications and other matters at D Arcy’s Essex Street. At Freemasons’ Tavern the Institution for Educating and Clothing Poor Catholic Children held a Thursday anniversary with Dukes, the Spanish ambassador, and other notables present. The charity, begun in 1803, now supports over 500 orphans plus a Female Orphan Asylum, with 900 guineas raised amid donations from patrons and dignitaries.
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D'arcy’s
Essex Street
Valle
St. Giles's
Freemasons
Sussex
Norfolk
Duke de San Carlos
Leeds Clifford and Dormer
J. Thock Iorton
J. Devle
Doctor Collins
Creevey
Kelly
Mixs O'Neill
London Star
Bellamira at Crow street drawn by critics and actors
A Saturday Crow Street performance review cites the new tragedy Bellamira and the prior critique of Electra, noting audience suspicions about plot and identity, praising Miss O Neill, lamenting sensationalism, and condemning Sheil’s methods. It covers actors Cobham Seymour Whitaker and a Lalla Rookh opera praised for music by Horn.
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TNE Theatre
Lond Likur Tesant
Crow-street
Electra
Sophocles
Covent Garden Theatre
Misa O’neille
C. Kembie
Sheil
Miss O'Neill
Shiel
Bellamira
Crowstreet
Cobham
Marath
Sinano
Seymour
Horn
W. Farnin
W. Farhen
Miss Johnstone Appeals for Aid as Sickness Strikes Stage
The Dublin stage star Miss Johnstone, four years a popular actress, appeals to citizens for support while bedridden and unable to perform. Miss Walstein also appears gratis, adding to expected turnout and public generosity for the benefit.
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Miss Johnstone
Dublin
Duke of Wellington residence plans and political release noted
Madame Cauchois Le maire, jailed for three months in the prison des Madelonettes on suspicion linked to an assassination attempt on the Duke of Wellington, was released without public party press notice. In Brussels, Wellington reportedly bought the Grand Sablon hotel to build a mansion for occasional residence. Also, a squadron destined for South America sailing from Cadiz on the 21st with sealed orders.
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Duke of
Poudenaride
Grand Sablon
WasdinAg Squapnoyv
South America
Cadiz
Commission Court Opens Grand Jury Sessions in City and County
The Commission of Oyer and Terminer convened at Green-atreet with Mayor Abe Jord and judges Moore and Johp ver. Grand juries sworn include City and County panels naming 41 individuals facing charges from murder to burglary and forged notes. Trials adjourned to 10 am with witnesses sworn and calendars showing multiple offenses across the districts.
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Green-atreet
Abe Jord
Moore
Johpver
Thomas Abbott
Edward Cilibbopa
Joseph. Lampeey
John Fowler
Wm. Leet
Wo. Suyth
Charles Thorpe
Thomas Pordop
Joshua Kearney
George Holmes
Wm. Glynn
Tenge Morrievon
Richard Lynch
Luke Daff
Ino
Johen T. Power
Wm. Nherwin
Wm. Dyas
Bernerd Collier
Obert Norris
Adon Bolton
Wu. Kennedy
Addrew Richey
Daniel
Figis
County Grand
Francis Tempest Brady
Fay. Foreman
James Corballis
Wm. Poster
Wo. Hatton
Richard Goodin
Luke Connor
Robert Haig
Geoffry Burne
Thomas Fry
Theriad M‘cready
David Windhy
Laurence Waldron
Robert Tyndall
John Woodhouse
Patrick H. Cruise
John Caldwell
Henry Phillips
Joh. N. Cutloden
Arthur Pecro
Charles Moore
Thomas Colelough
John Moulds
Patrick Lambert
Higrs
CaLanpah
Anne Conolly
Patrick Byrne
Patrick Malloway
Robert Dwyer
John Ryan
William Keough
Edward M‘donnell
Jane Murphy
Richard Bourke
Michael Downey
Philip Carrogan
Margaret Carroll
Michael Cunningham
Bryan Cullen
Causxpan
James Pevitte
James Mooney
Wm. Johnson
James Malone
George Doyle
Philip McIntee
James Byrne
Thoms Callaghan
Patrick Mahon
Catherine Ryan
Michael Byrne
Elinor Donovan
John Courtney
Thomas Jackson
Michie Barret
John Lowry
John Fitzpatrick
James Phenix
James Flood
Patrick Hyland
Don Sterling
Michael Hannas
John Alton
Elizabeth Barrett
Weather forecasts and harvest hopes across regions
The periodical notes prophecies by M Dittmar about a warm summer, with a late spring cold snap, followed by rising heat through June to September. Reports from Waterford and England describe sultry days, rising thermometers, and an exceptionally lush harvest across hay crops, fruit, and meadows, signaling a strong agricultural year.
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M. Dittmar
M. Dillmar
England
Truro
Cornwall
Court of Chancery Petition Stirs Master’s Report Debate
In a Chancery session Romilly and Walker discuss confirming the Master's report and handling exceptions. Romilly plans a counter petition and both sides seek rapid adjudication. The Chancellor offers accommodations, but scheduling conflicts arise due to indispensable business.
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Court OF Chancery
Fonpos
Unz
Todd Stewart
Rir
Romilly
Epee
Honns
Walker
Horne
S. Romtly
Lonp
Uduntdl
S. RomiLly Wis
Abercromby
Lego
Curragh June Meeting Opens With Promising Races
The Curragh June meeting features major events from Monday June 8 with three year old coursers including Mr. Gore's Model and Lord Rossmore's Sertorius, Kirwan preparations dominant in a 50 Guinea sweepstakes. Tuesday progresses with King's Plate and two mile heats, nombreux contenders named. Kirwan entries surge as Wednesday advances with challenges to Kirwan's. Thursday lists King’s Plate and long-distance heats, Olympian runners to the fore. Friday completes with 60 Guinea sweepstakes and the three mile King’s Plate, while local trackers note Deer as favourite in the five-year-old plate. Turlooughmore hosts a closing day plate and a slate of notable horses from Nevin, Mitchell, Daxon, and M'Namara observers.
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Gore
Lord Rossmore
Kirwan
Vandeleur
B. c. Turk
Olympus
Jones
King’s Plate
N. Loftue
C. Conte
Handel
Lord Sligo
Turk
BattersDy
Billy the Beau
Watt
Me. Battersby
Red Post
Daly
Marquis of
Battersby
Turloughmore
County Clare
Nevin
Mitchell
Daxon
M'Namara
Markets Report On Wheat Prices And Weather Conditions
The Markets section notes a large arrival of foreign wheat this week with few buyers and heavy sales though offered at prices 2s to 3s per quarter lower than Monday. Barley holds price, oats and beans show a 1s per quarter gain in clarity, and rain is needed due to unfavorable growing conditions.
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Bartey
San
New Packet Harbour at Howth Opens Mails Route
The public is informed that from 1 July packet boats will be stationed at the new Howth harbour. Mails between Great Britain and Ireland will travel that route, and the British Letters Receiver will close each evening at six. This move aims to ensure Holyhead mail arrivals before the mail coach departure. Edward S. Lees, Secretary, General Post Office.
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Howth
Rms
Great Britain
Ireland
Holyhead
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