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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 01, 1817
Page
1
Richard S and Co announce readiness to sell spermaceti patent candles in Dublin. The notice lists merchants and the candle variety ready for immediate purchase. Local business community notes potential market entry and supply details.
Last week a Dublin audience viewed Bonaparte’s celebrated military carriage and camp equipage from Waterloo, and the spoils from his palaces, ahead of his return to London. Donations to the General Asylum fund totalled 2701 18s 2d, with many named benefactors. Governors warn that funds fall short of previous years and urge immediate contributions to aid 287 destitute children. a royal address from St George parish residents condemns the attempted assassination and pledges loyalty to the Crown.
By the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland a proclamation renews the prohibition on exporting gunpowder saltpetre and arms to Africa the West Indies America and other places until the thirteenth day of digital next with limited exceptions for His Majesty's territories and colonial possessions and requires official orders to be issued for enforcement. The document names Lords and officials including Erne Leitrim Kildare and Knox and is dated at Dublin February 25.
A notice from AAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE in Dublin Castle dates events for March. A Drawing Room occurs Thursday evening at the Castle Grounds, with a Ball and Supper planned Monday evening in celebration of St Patrick. Ladies to appear without hoops and with feather, gentlemen in full dress. mourning not allowed. The Lord Lieutenant and Duchess of Dorset urge participation in the Freeland production. An early Daily edition reports late intelligence for post offices.
Adverse winds delay three mails leaving Dublin. The Catholic Committee meets to arrange the proceedings for Tuesday’s Aggregate Meeting. Critics label the party as Seceders and Vetoists and condemn the theatre-like show as ineffective for Catholic Emancipation. NKLE adviser Pan regrets his interference with Mr. Grattan as the dispute disappoints supporters and risks parliamentary backing.
The Dublin Evening and The Freeman's Journal clash over the gas street lighting bill. A Shaw letter claims he never saw the bill and accuses the Paving Board of smuggling the measure without paying taxpayers. The Freeman praises The Fracmon for scrutiny while The Evening Post retorts that The Freeman's charges are untrue.
The article defends the Gas Light Bill against The Freeman and The Evening Post, denying monopoly claims and asserting proper legal publicity. It rebuts accusations of taxes and misrepresentation, cites praise for Dublin paving reforms, and mocks hostile attacks by The Freeman’s Journal.
Her Majesty's Birthday was celebrated with a grand levee at the Castle attended by the Lord Lieutenant, Lord Chancellor, archbishops, bishops, and numerous peers. A copy of the Ode praised Britain's happiness and the Queen, followed by a select dinner party with high officials and military officers.
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