Bank of Ireland Monopoly Battle Stirs Parliament
Debates on continuing or curtailing the Bank of Ireland monopoly reveal a widening split over banking policy. MPs including H Parnell and Dawson argue for reform while noting Dublin dominance and potential benefits of provincial English‑run banks to aid Ireland’s trade and capital flows.
Butter trade and banking debate in Irish proceedings
In the Irish measures debate, speakers condemn the Bank of Ireland and the proposal to admit joint stock banks, urging reforms to aid internal trade. The Butter Trade of Ireland faces critique over 1812 cask regulations and taster abuse, with calls to copy memorials to Treasury and Board of Trade. Debate covers testers, cask marks, and alleged merchant influence. committee and further actions planned.
Petition and railway bills before the Dublin session
Mr J. Smith presents a petition from John Peteres against Dutlin corporation seeking parity with Limerick. Thames Embankment bill read and set for second reading. Dublin residents petition for a Steam Company and for a Dublin to Kingston railway. Galway merchants back Liver and Manchester railroad bill. referred to committee.
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John Petere
Corporation of
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Dublin and
Kingstone Railway
Rice
Galway
Liver and
Manchester
Peruvian Mines Bill Sparks Stock Speculation Debate
The House debated the second reading of the Peruvian Mining Company bill amid warnings of speculative excess. Hobhouse urged caution as shares reportedly rose with a vast nominal capital, while Buxton, Calcraft, and others pressed concerns over misrepresentation and parliamentary oversight. A division followed a long exchange before adjournment.
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Pasco Peruvian Mining Company
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Peru
Aru
Bolivar
Comipany
Lima
Don Juan Vivier
Eicar
Alev
Meesss Dubois and Co
Viver
Callao
Spain
Petition Voices and Bill on Arrests Move Forward
The amendment was negatived without a division and the bill read a second time. Mr Lambton presented Cove Cork in favour of the catholic association. Colonel Rodwell presented Westport in favour of provincial banks. Mr Bright gained leave to bring in a bill to renew and make perpetual an act on vexatious arrests. House adjourned after other orders.
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Church of En Bu Ju Borddgheent Corporation
Oaete
Maraber
Phillimore
J. Smith
Peel
M Ber
Mear
Peek
Tiverton
Lambton
Cove
Cork
Colonel Rodwell
Westport
Bright
Clerical Petitions in the House Debates Catholic Concessions
The Bishop of Bath and Wells presented petitions from dioceses urging no further concessions to Roman Catholics. Lords debated receipt and tone of such petitions, with objections to intolerant language and consideration of the Scotch Jury bill and Spring Guns Abolition bill proceedings.
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K1ng
Batty and Wells
Holland
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