Ireland and Scotland under new excise reform debate
A London meeting debated excise policy in Ireland and Scotland. Leaders urged reduced duties and fair officer appointments to curb illicit distillation and fines oppression. Attendees signed resolutions backing a future committee to manage further steps while noting the Princess of Wales planned a Rome visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theoansze
Commons
Henry Parvece
Scotland
Ireland
Baronet
Jom Stewset
Excise Board
Jobim Puain
Owserom
Earl of Lynyegarcx
Irelind
Subissete
Keaatte
Stotland
Ridel
Donegal
Elner
Tome Fillaw
Nathidig
Hany
Meeting of the Grand Canal Company in Ireland
The half yearly meeting of the Grand Canal Company was held on Tuesday with Henry as Chairman and Mr Lawson as Secretary. The session reviewed the company’s finances, debated proposed extensions to the canal in Ireland, and discussed form and contents of the half yearly accounts amid concerns over coal values and debt liquidation. A motion for a proprietor committee to inspect accounts was debated among directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ciinal C Company
Secering Heme
Asport
Cat
Ont
Henry
Ewemwé
Lawson
Secrtary
Presse
Conpany
Boda
Ireland
Shannon Harbour
Ballinasloe
Great Britain
Fanatius Callagiar
Hus
Hopano
Waaner
Callaghan
Murphy
Mrr Plunket
Lear
Cmaimwan
Thas
Lusre
Canal extensions and debt drive Irish stockholders
Directors discuss accelerating dividend payments amid heavy funded debt and small remaining scrip. A five member committee is proposed to audit accounts and push government-backed extensions of the Grand Canal to relieve Ireland’s drainage and unemployment, with support from Sir John Newport and Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanatius
Tguartus Callagian
Forster Plades
Gentlenton
Ferma
Trost
Agead
Ireland
Buallinasloe
Irish’ Administration
John Newport
Consolidated Fund
Trish Canal
Great Britain
Court of Directors
Lin Paby
Freland
Canal Evteucane
Teeland
Garrick
Morning Post
Glear Ketlow
Janes Dancan
Bunn
Flo
Dawson
Resolutions at Meeting Back Dawson for Inland Navigation
A late 18th or 19th century minutes excerpt shows a meeting where Mr. Dawson was honored for efforts to promote inland navigation. The assembly approved a motion to give the meeting’s proceeds to him and discussed steam boat prospects on the Shannon, noting local canal locks and rapid water challenges along Donas Canal and O Briens Bridge.
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Dawson
Iene - Mere
James
Eay
Ginsis
Shannon
Limerick
Grand Canal
Thie
Cratawan
Donas Canal
O' Brien’s Bridge
Dahersu
Lough Berg
Limerigk
Charles Bennett examined on child theft case
The London based hearing recounts Charles Bennett's examination over the alleged abduction of a child tied to Mr Hersley. Bennett’s arrest followed a Bremen linked pursuit, with depositions read and a magistrate ordering custody for trial at Newgate. The prisoner showed emotional distress as the process disclosed public justice obligations and prior promises. Charles Bennett’s co-defendant, Charles Hemmett, requested trial postponement due to continental detention and was remanded to await next sessions.
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Charles Rennett
London
Beanett
Oldenburg
Bremen
Mery
Ed Coleman
Ajit Goutwin
Boshig
France
Purgait
Rennet
Ant
Tiyke
Goodwin
Birnie
Horstey
Reanete Svan
Butnte
Elizabeth Antbrock
Florsdey
Binsig
Ani Carl
Ovodivin
Sessions House
Mennett
Dorsley
Breman
Horsley
Bennett
Trogans
Newgate
Charles Hemett
Hersley
Old Bailey
Dessiana
Slencay
Legacy dispute over Earl of F s fortune echoes court drama
An arcane long dispute unfolds in the Northern Metropolis over a seven figure legacy from the late Earl of F died in Berlin. The heir contests the bequest as a consideration not of fair value, while high officials including the Prince Regent and Count Munster loom in rumor. A Provost’s gathering drew fashionably late attendees as arguments swirl without a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannael
Elinburgh Aran
Ulghaess
Hanover
Damalu
Munster
Balbet
Self-Taught Mechanic and Artist of Laurencekirk
A Burgh correspondent recalls a self taught craftsman famed for turning and engraving and for remarkable lathes and woodwork. His birds and musical devices drew crowds, with his work tied to Laurencekirk boxes. Though poor health marred him, his skill and curiosity left a lasting impression on town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahn
Bnifin
Chediul Turo
Anind
Tris Honte
Tepe ReneepeRd
Ory
Comin Gad of Gombree and the Sheep Incident
A fragmentary report from Frangey describes a shepherd aged and a wolf attack on a sheep. A young girl witnessing the scene aided by the shepherd and peasant with a pitchfork killed the threatening animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gombree
Maine
Loire
Frangey
Abstract of Quantities and Prices of Corn and Provisions
Abstract lists quantities and prices in Dublin and Liberties for week ending April 23, with items including grain meat and flour. It references workers and brands, notes certain lots and barrels, and states retained records of bad stock and adjustments in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Senate
Gallen
Fragmentary Rental Notice Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a rental or subscription notice with prices in pounds and dates, referencing a timer office and Adisementa. It mentions Awad Nabeerige ous and a four months period, with monetary amounts and subscription terms tangled in the unreadable text.
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Ther Qimer
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