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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 04, 1788
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows Dublin and London exchange figures, multiple percent marks, and scattered numbers. Details are unclear but indicate historical currency quotes and rates around 1788 with references to Dublin London exchanges and odd symbols.
A list of appointed officers and landholders from various counties including Armagh, Cork, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Offaly, Longford, Waterford, Wicklow, Westmeath and others. Also reported are robberies and assaults in Dublin areas, a Major injured by a fall, a Hungarian horse incident, and a note on harbour traffic changes due to rising population. A Dundalk letter mentions Francia Smith alias Cullen, arrested near Duntarvan for robbing the royal mail.
Extract from a Limerick letter March 3 describes a fourth floor collapse at the Market-House with corn fall and several injured. Sheriff Hunter and troops aided survivors. Also seized tobacco near Broadford and in waterford, with government stores. Births marriages and deaths noted in Laurencetown Waterford Carlow Smock-alley and Barrowstrand scenes.
In the Irish Parliamentary Register Lord Ranelagh chaired the House of Lords debate on the Clergy Compensation bill. Lord Mountgarret said the bill seemed needless now though not opposed, hoping it won’t recur like a money bill. The Lord Chancellor hoped future reforms would remove the need for such legislation. The bill went through with a few word amendments by the Archbishop of Cashel and was reported to be received tomorrow. Adjourned.
Saturday proceedings show the Duke of Leinster calling for postponement of the police bill while Lord Earlefort argues for swift passage. The chamber also discusses reducing interest to five percent with Mr. Pym testifying that the move could help the nation if conditions permit, but legislation may be required to enact it.
A discussion covers whether sherchants would earn 9 percent from rational bank money and if all parts of the kingdom could access funds. The witness notes the national bank could operate from its own resources and Ireland’s credit issues could be harmed by interest reductions. Mr Wilkinson echoes these concerns, and the Archbishop of Cashel moves for the witness to return Monday.
Monday March 3 Lord Valentin proposed reducing interest from six to five per cent as others urged prompt investigation. Lords Tyrone Bellamont Farnham urged full inquiry with witnesses, noting delay harms commerce. Mr Beatty failed to appear. Mr Geale testified opposing the measure. House adjourned to tomorrow.
Tuesday March 4 the house weighed further the bill to cut money interest to five percent. Alexander Jatiay a noted merchant testified at length arguing the country is not ready for this change. church and peer figures spoke against the bill citing market balance and noninterference.
The Serjeant at Arms submitted a list of members in custody for unpaid fees. Lords agreed to clergy compensation and Cork gaol bills. The Limerick road bill and county court-house bill passed third reading and were sent to the Lords. Debtor relief and cordage fraud prevention bills were debated and reported. The sheriff office reform bill was ordered to be inquired. House adjourned.
In Harcourt-street on 1 March 1788 a claimant outlines alleged illegitimate lottery schemes and police offices in Dublin. He details purchasing tickets from Favre and Walker, claiming delayed or withheld payments after draws, and calls for legal action to avenge damage to his character and pursue justice. He notes advice from eminent council and urges a spirited prosecution to curb such practices.
The letter notes Walker has conducted himself with punctuality, while challenging Daly's influence. It questions public trust, cites past engagements, and warns suspicions may affect judgment until the court resolves the matters surrounding an insurance deal and a four-number drawing on a specific day.
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