Petition to reform Ireland and curb Orangemen influence
A historical petition complains that the Orange Association dominates the Irish civil authorities. It urges a thorough reform of the Established Church temporalities, bans Orangemen from magistracy or juror roles, and passes an emancipation act for Roman Catholics. The plea warns of possible imperial danger if radical remedies are delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Orange Association
Ireland
Munster
Anmns
Duke of York
England
Repeal of Usury Statutes Debated in Dublin Commons
The Dublin Journal reports Sergeant Onstow’s bill for repealing usury laws was read a second time in the House of Commons with debate and leave to consider given. Opponents argue price control harms borrowers, while advocates note lenders seek profits via risks and long terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Onstow
House of Commons
Debates on Usury and Algiers Fortifications
A discussion questions why usury laws treat ten percent differently for money and wine while comparing a wine investment with bank notes as equivalent. It also recounts an account of Algiers describing its small town walls, fortifications, bastions, a central artificial port, a 600 yard wall out to a mole, and extensive defenses guarding against sea and land attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
la Vanbon
Amall
Military Promotions and Obituary Notices in 1824 War Office
War Office lists promotions across regiments including Dragoons and Foot, with surgeons, captains, lieutenants, and purchases noted. Obituary section records several late officers such as General Roberts and Lieut General Maitland among others, plus colonial service and medical staff entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
6Th Regiment of Dragoons
Allan
West India Regt
J. Bolton
10Th Regiment of Light Dragoons
A. Macdonell
35Th Foot
Cornet
Wm. Battier
A. Barton
Purchase
Erskine
T. Reed
Barton
F. A. Morris
Reed
G. Marryatt
Morris
Roberts
Gibraltar
J. A Gifund
D. de Weise
F. Unkel
Anderson
H. P
Sutherland
Her
Colton
Th F
Jamaica
Stephens
Plymouth
Clavering
J. G. Howard
Dublin Coal Company backs turf sale to aid poor
A Dublin meeting at the Royal Exchange, chaired by Puoskerr, endorses a committee report urging turf and coal sales to curb turf traders’ influence. The Dublin Coal Company with 20,000 capital plans broad reforms, limiting individuals to ten shares, and a subscribers meeting on the 17th will elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Royal Exchange
TOLLS AND CUSTOMS. Dublin meeting opposes tolls plan
A large Dublin city meeting at the Royal Exchange discussed the Corporation of Dublin seeking Parliament permission to impose tolls and customs on goods entering or leaving the city. Attendees debated rights, finances, and the aim to abolish tolls to relieve citizens, with strong exchanges on legality and civic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Royal Exchange
Arabin Rove
A. B. King
Nicholas Mahon
O'Connell
Whigsler
Archer
Ellissig
Ie Corporation
Pullin
House of Commons
Tie
Ellis
Pilsworth
Corporation
Corporation of
Paving Board
Saving Board
Mc Semple
Kertland
Mr Ellis
Nathon
Alderman Harty
Alderman Archer
Prison reform meeting notes and trials in Ireland
Reports from a meeting of the Association for the Improve Prisons and Prison Discipline at Sackville Street discuss budget, prisoner reform, and the need for a new prison. A London penny publication is noted, and a separate Naas Special Session under the Corrections Act convicts Carroll, Slane, and Lynch, who are transported to Dublin under police escort. The piece mentions politicalsupport for Oath Emancipation, a potential borough shift, and local maritime incidents at Drogheda with a salvaged cargo and a commendation for Lt Henry and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sackville-sireal
Lord Brandon
Dr Grattan
Orpen
Ted Ment
Sevvants
W. L. Guinness
Newgate
Atty
Presas
Ands
Guinness
Fayle
Lody
London
Lisbed
Graves
Pri
Lord Baden
Ming
Nessiona
Naas
Bony K.C
Earl of Mayo
Ayro Powell
Keg
Carroll
Slane
Lynch
Powell
Dragoon
Bennett
Sevanean
Dyliu
North
Dogherty
Polington
Mr North
Margaret
Liverpool
Newry
Jow
Henry and Craw
St John's Point
Sina
Laivute Henry
Drogheda
Drid
Bens
Royalat
Hourcout
Gionanni Bourimout
Barcelona
Ilfe
Reac
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Vester Hay Tams
Royal Canal
Gov
Gov. Sec
National Insurance
Royal Irish Do
Patriotic i
Patrick Hibernia Gas Co
Dublin Gas Oil
Dublin Coal Co
Eachange
Thomas Dantet
THE
Journa
Sae
Regiment of Foot
T. §. Harvey
16Th Foot
J. Gi. Cowell
2D. Co
Fasion J. Littlejohn
Jonen
6Th Foot
Lever Iernard
Josquhon
R. P. Douglas
Browne
27Th Foot
R. H. Heardon
Burgeon
W. C. Callow
20Th Light Dragoons
A. M'Andrew
J. Jackson
T. Mollan
H. Mends
Holt
West India
Bathaurst
St. Mary
Cape of Good Hope
Fraser
H. P. Gren
Wumphreys
Malta
Surg. Gordon
B. Apets
Burrowes
J. Blair
Ariee
Tolls and Customs
Kirwan
J.B. Fitzsimons
Kir
S. E
Westminister Abbey
Henry the Fifth
Henry the Third
Fox
Stranraer
Joan Aikln
Ilangow
Curbrae
Miniewot
Duimfrigs
Patrick Grant
Liae-Mau
Flis Depheter
Draincain
Sechnot
Brechin
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