Dublin Journal reports on Catholic petitions and government action
The piece discusses the Irish Government’s Circular Letter, Ponsonby and Elliott’s admonitions, and the Convention Act. It notes the alleged restraint on Catholic petitioning, debates over delaying steps, and the preservation of public peace amid Irish political tension. A report mentions a narrow escape of Berpadone.
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Holyhead
W. Pole
House of Commons
Ponsonby
Wellesley Pole
Duke of Richmond
Pole
Elliott
Duke of Dedford
Mr. P
Lord Manners
Mr. Pole
Trib
Duttin
Trish
Lowe
Inquiry into State of Commercial Credit Report
The Committee report on commercial credit was presented and will be considered Monday. It cites six million pounds in Exchequer Bills as relief for the needy.
Walter Cox Pillory Scene Debunked Mob Report
A report claims Aldermen Archer and King planned to escort Walter Cox to jail. the paper refutes this, stating Archer and King were not on any Grand Jury and had no involvement. It notes police acted with firmness and humanity and says the mob showed little interest in the event.
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Walter Cox
Royal Exchange
Evening Post
Archer
King
Alderman Archer
Alderman King
British News and French Moniteur Commentary in March Reports
London dispatches note Windsor Castle stating the king continues to go on well and then favourably. The Moniteur’s long commentary on the Regent’s Speech assails French views, praising British resilience, naval strength, and the costs of colonial wars while questioning Napoleon’s aims in Spain and Portugal.
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Windsor Castle
M. Baillie
W. Heberden
Invasion of Portugal Mocked as Waste Paper
A sharp rebuke questions the success of the invasion of Portugal. The speaker accuses the aggressors of achieving nothing and dismisses their lengthy reasoning as waste paper.
King Maintains State As Parliament Readies Portuguese Aid
London Fridat March 8 His Majesty remains in the same state as yesterday. A message will come to Parliament from the Prince Regent proposing about a million more for the Portuguese troops in our pay. No news from Portugal. French papers announce Lauriston to succeed Calincourt as French Ambassador at St Petersburg.
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Windsor Castle
Naual
Prince Regent
Portugal
Lauriston
Calincourt
Petersburgh
Irish Catholic Committee Debate Sparks Government Motive Questions
Mr Ponsonby opens a major Commons debate demanding the government explain why a circular letter to Irish magistrates ordered arrests of vast Catholic Committee supporters. He cites a January circular, the Regent’s position, and the legality of imprisoning attendees and voters, urging clarity on motives and constitutional propriety.
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Ponsonby
Wellesley Pole
Ireland
Vic
Prince of Wales
Lord Ross
Kerry
Great Britain
Butt
Sherif
Dublin
Catholic Committee
Catholi Committee
M.gistrates
Apd
Jahuary
Hay
Tremot
Everyerson
Mr. Pole
Danterias
Lin
Trelad
Tretanuel
Treland
Miovinp
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Allarch
Berpadone
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