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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 16, 1824
Page
1
Debates in parliament cover the Demerara revolt aftermath, asserting the legality of martial law, questioning the Smith court martial verdict, and arguing on evidence, impartiality, and the governor’s authority amid slave unrest.
Members argued over postponing the Butter Trade Restriction bill to a later session. Sir H Parnell and others urged delay for fuller discussion, while Mr Wilson and Grattan supported or opposed aspects. The bill was withdrawn for the present session as the Irish indemnity of weights bill progressed and the session adjourned to Monday.
Notices of motions and orders of the Day include a petition from the Isle of Man for the Qualifications of Jurors Bill with further consideration on Monday 14 June. Later notices cite Sir Matthew Ridley on statute revision, Sir John Newport on church states in Ireland, Dominick Browne on Catholic church establishment, and Hume on slave holder compensation. An election petition for Huntingdon Borough faces a ballot for committee members on Tuesday.
The King knighted Joseph Littledale and appointed Thomas Farr Sheriff-Principal of the abbe at Fife. Royal letters patent appoint five commissioners for Irish education. A major wave of promotions in the Royal forces includes many captains lieutenants and adjutants across multiple regiments. A grand military sham fight occurred at Doneraife Park with the 12th Lancers 9th and 42nd regiments under Major-General Sir John Lambert. The week also notes church ordinations in Dublin and Limerick and Trinity College scholars and fellow selections.
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