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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 18, 1818
Page
1
Long document fragment shows insolvency procedures and court actions in Ireland. Mentions James Lynch and Henry Wath with dates in the 19th century. Proclamation and petition items reference tax relief and governance shifts, plus references to the Exchequer and national accounts.
The Lords discuss licensing sweepers and a reform of the tax system including the window and leather taxes while the Commons debates the Corn Bill repeal and Poor Laws amendments. Ministers face questions on colonial troops and Habeas Corpus while petitions urge reform and public economy amid a pending indemnity bill and military considerations.
Yesterday’s Irish stocks list shows Grand Canal Loan at 68 54, Debentures with 5 percent coupons quoted, and various securities including Da. Brock at 5 percent, 264 44, Deb. 3 per cent, and Wide Street Certificates. Exchange rates noted at 7 percent.
A private correspondent notes no real ministerial change as rumored. Differences within the Admiralty led to resignations, but there has been no negotiation for naval appointments, and no dissolution-linked shift. Ministers remain confident in their strength, including on the Soddenlty Bill, without broader policy concessions.
In the discourse on tax relief, supporters urge scrapping the Window Tax and shifting to direct taxes on personal income, arguing reliance on property taxes harms the lower orders and could avert national ruin. Proponents insist reform should simplify revenue, stressing the state’s need to tap tangible incomes while preserving public finances.
Foreign arrivals list three ships overdue from France Hawburgh and Flanders with late dates through the 17th instant. Madrid article defers Spain purges exiling many who served under the usurper, others may return under conditions. Sweden's Chanuss Jour proclaims liberties for Norwegians. English Russian Spanish and US ministers to congratulate the new king. Norway to be visited. Garonne bridge edict projects long span to cost about £300,000. Peer chamber passes army recruitment law by 94 to 74. Prussia advances in royal loan funding. Diet at Frankfort gains focus as Eapeman expected. Petersburg tariff order extends January 1617 rates. silver rouble set. Weimar opposition Johnson blocked press liberty claims. Geneva dates note cat collar order for mobilization if needed. Wuerences between Badra and Swiss continue. Sardinian aid to Savoy for Geneva frontier camp. Netherlands States General in brief.
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