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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 01, 1819
Page
1
A divided debate unfolds over a petition and conduct of a Member of Parliament. Speakers clash over charges, possible investigations, and the proper handling by committees while the House weighs dignity, fairness, and public trust amid animated cheers and procedural motions.
Debates focus on a letter alleged to extort for office with Mr Gould and Mr Quinn, withCASTLEREAGH and COURTENAY arguing about motives and turnout. Members push for witness attendance and possible breach of privilege, while several plan to set dates for next actions and hearings.
In a lengthy Commons session a disputed letter sent to Mr Grady is examined for privilege, with Mr Wynn and Mr Broghman arguing breach of privilege and Mr Quinn asserting handwriting authorship. The Speaker questions Grady, who denies writing or sending the letter, while evidence on the envelope and other writings is presented. The matter leads to a vote and Grady is committed to Newgate.
In the House of Lords on February 25 a Select Committee was named to examine prisons and proposed reforms across the empire. Lord Kenyon urged a second inquiry into child labor in cotton factories, and the Earl of Lauderdale proposed expanding the remit to silk and hardware sectors. The amendment failed to gain traction, the main motion passed, and the House adjourned.
The Commons ordered a new writ for Silverkeithing in place of the unseated John Campbell. Petitions from Devon and other counties urged protection against foreign corn imports. Ley presented the reduced Limerick petition committee list. Breach of Privilege case Grady features a letter and conflicting reports on parliamentary conduct and potential investigation.
Amid debates on Drogheda election petitions and Windsor Establishment, MPs clash over timelines and penalties. Major figures including Parnell and Castlereagh push for rapid rulings while others oppose delays and demand printed petition records. The House votes on motions amid a flurry of procedural references and party lines.
On the King of Bavaria’s feast day a dine of 200 covers was served to the Senate and House of Representatives with the royal family present. The king toasted Bavaria’s prosperity with a golden cup of Tanconia wine, welcomed by Prim Wrede who declared long live the King. M de Kotaubue denies recall to Muasia.
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