Irish Prison Reform and Local Notices in 1824
The document records the Fifth Report of the Association for the Improvement of Prisons in Ireland 1803 plus letters, outlining progress, finances, and appeals. It notes humane aims, urging continued support, committee appointments, and the establishment of a house for destitute boys, with details of officers and donors, including Lord Brandon and others. It also includes public notices on property auctions, legal proceedings, charitable appeals, and donations to the Dublin Infirmary and insurance matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THF
Association For the
Ireland
Ridward Lees
Pont
Dublin
Lord Brandon
Privone
Uonn
Friends of Prison Improvement
Hoya
Auch Amalytus
Annual Appeal of the Strangers' and Poor Society in Dublin
The FriEND SOCIETY founded 1700 appeals for aid to Dublin’s citizens for the poor and strangers. In 1423 families, 4102 people, were aided last year through blankets clothing money. Funds are exhausted and relief is needed from benevolent citizens and local factories in Ireland. Benefactors are named and encouraged, including Lord Mayor Dominant Co., Guinness, Bewley, White, Ball, and others, with thanks anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlin
Mociety
Chailty
Uweaven
Ireland
Celbridge
Kilmainham
Rockbrook
Ballymoore
Miltown
Earl of Meath
Han
Seal
Thomas Finlay
Grafton Street
Joan Twycross
Damea Street
Peter Elliot
Parliament
C. Hamilton
Lower Sackville Arret
William Kent
Stephen Street
Charles Shaw
Surgeon Molony
Dawson Street
Francis White
Upper Camden Street
Trouser
Arthur Sones
South King Street
Senetary
Whitetriar
The Death of Mr Belzoni at Benin January 1823
A letter from Benin dated December 6 1823 recounts the illness and death of famed traveler Mr Belzoni at Gato on December 2 after dysentery and a failed attempt to seek cooler air. He died calm and resolved, requesting letters and arrangements for his wife, while burial plans were carried out by the author with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Swinger
Boutson
Benin
Gate
Sta—rt
Helzont
Gato
Roy
Renin
Bohee
RE. Sonth
Monsra Briggs
DEBTORS' FRIEND SOCIETY ACCOUNT ABSTRACT
The report details nineteen prisoners discharged to families and relief provided to the poor, with a balance due and donations listed. Life and annual subscriptions support the society, with fortnighly committee meetings to assess relief requests. Subscriptions payable to Shaw, Kingston James, or John Clegh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
John Cash
P. E. Singer
Robert Shaw
Bartit Co
John Kingston James
Bar
Joho Cieb
Sescretary
Rutland Square
Weat
Charity Report of the Charitable Institution in Dublin
The Voval Exchange Priday May general meeting reports the state of the Balance, donations since last annual, and expenditures including salaries and subscriptions. Since the last sermon, 4,016 families totaling 14,820 persons have been relieved. benefactions are urged to sustain the sick and indigent roomkeepers of Dublin with a list of donors and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dablia
Mount Street
Ste Win
Bethan
Wentland Row
J. EL
Mountjoymparne
North
Benjamin Ball
Leeson Atrert
Orpen
Prederiei Street
Peter Braphy
Lower Qein
Quay
John ‘Twycrose
Dame Steet
James Walsh
Dare Street
George Brown
Kay
Fownes
Streer
Samuel Rusboough
Fay
Steam Navigation Expands Across Europe and Benewits Travel
Steam navigation spreads in Europe, promising wind and fire countermeasures and ocean service. A Netherlands launch named Mercinius aims Amsterdam to Utrecht, claiming faster passage and praise for innovators like a Musti-tinan and shipwrights. The piece highlights steam’s rise on land and sea, reducing long voyage fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Amsterdam
Kubtricht
Schuyts
Hounded Warehouses at Belfast Trade Topic
A damaged 18th century style notice discusses Easton collectors and Belfast warehouses. It mentions merchants, surrender of loading warehouses held by Crows, and submission to the Hoard for approval of bonded goods. It references a mercantile register and survey by a paper office, with uncertain observations and purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Belfast
Lfast Mercantile Regis
Duties in Rum A Treasury Chambery Note on Duties
A late April communication from the Treasury Chambery outlines duties on all Ronis received into the king's warehouse after the first of May. It notes deficits and the need to adjust duties to relieve owners of Thanom bund from unwarranted charges. The document discusses consignments and the aim to align collection with established rates and strengthen revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Lara
Mure
Deliery
Thanon Bund
Theatre riot at the Ranger of the Forest show
At Onton Hall a disturbance broke out during a performance of The Ranger of the Forest. Actors Kemble and Warner were accused by proprietor Mr Williams of instigating the riot. Kemble claimed he entered the stage to explain his absence when Williams pushed him into the orchestra. The magistrate required sureties. Kemble bound in his own recognizance and Warner with two securities of 50l each to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mi
Ranger Forest
Mga
Kemble
Warner
WW. Willian
Ranger
Embhle
Bie Corny
Jampad
Barangue
Tha Ba
Kembla
Williams
Wanter
Chambers
Me Kemble
Mr K
Suspected Fraud on the London Stock Exchange
A gentleman claiming to be solicitor to Mr Hothschild sought aid from Sir Richard Birley at the Guildhall after claims of a Stock Exchange fraud. The man alleged a client engaged in stock transactions to obtain bills for about several thousand pounds and threatened Paris payment to secure repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNE
London Stock Exchange
Hothschild
Hiohaditirie
How Street Offier
Rothechild
Peuterman
Richard Birey
Rutischuld
Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas
Ae Ormond
Jean Ote Fisher
Plaintif’s
Sanlet Messrs
Ryan
Park
R. Maca
Éasante
Deveuine Piet
Elizabeth Robert
High ‘Court ’of Chancery of
Aew
Inne Quay
Kedragh
Rathard
Cantlecoyne
Ballyalavce
Hortcastle
Danvamore
Mortleatown
Ifx
Offa
Tipperary
Coxnon
Cabir
Gee. W. Cann
New Robs
Samonet Coates
Upper
Camden Street
Wu. C. Hooat
York Street
Cuas. C. Kixa
Upper Dorset Street
Asnin Been
Hollestreet
Liberty
James Bensonett
Samuel Litton
William Brooke
Edward Majay
Thoma Finlay
John M'Cay
Gag
Robert Fayle
J. Seat Molloy
Charles Fox
Rod. Nixon
Joseph Gabbett
T. Herbert Orpin
Lord Brannonhavin
AK Lef
Corie
Wieuiam Lee
Tuam
Athlett
Speley
Bedelpus
Dantelil
Suet
Trinh
Schual Hanks
Trish Society
Teeasurera
Mestre, Latouche and Co
Pisseonsat
Puttin Tapemyry
Charly Resenan
Thigne
Morrow
Pravioun
St. Werburgh
Lefan
George Latouche
Long Bine
Kevin Atreet
County of Dublin Infirmary
Long Inne
Robert Latouche
Insurance Company
Wirert
Blackfriars
London
Square
Melrectors
Egon
Eeq
John Towe
Thomas Maltby
John Calliam Bayley
Donee J. Smith
Derman
Mith
M. Ie Waign
John Kington James
Stiangens
Friend Society
MR Belzoni
Timbuctoo
Houssa
Rob
Belzoni
Hloussa
Vinbuetoo
Tetter
Boon
Gallicia
Dahomey
Ty Langod
Bonio
Thaussa
Debtors’ Friend Society
Loan yrepRe Portor
Siraw
Stl
Os, Ltd
Woval Exchange
Keiel
A.eesence
Sreeee Bog
Onton Hall
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