Irish Reform Debates Push for Comprehensive Change
In debates spanning a broad reform agenda, Irish MPs urged total repeal of failing laws and a comprehensive package to address evils in public finances. They pressed for transparent public expenditure, secure money management, and prevention of bank failures amid treasurer bankruptcies. The discussion split on whether to pursue a full remedy or partial measures, with calls to avoid creating new offices while pushing retrenchment and stable governance. The House agreed to adjourn after a brief session and await future proposals.
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Ireland
Covers
F. Flood
Cooper
Bennett
House of Commons
C. Anid
Thomas Thirlwell
J. Smith
Account of Receipts into the Treasury of Ireland 1819 totals
A parliamentary report shows annual receipts into the Treasury of Ireland with detailed customs excise stamps postage totals in both Irish and English currency. It lists customs sums around 1.6 to 9.1 million, excise near 1.3 to 2.9 million, stamps generally 0.5 to 0.7 million, and postage about 84 thousand to 74 thousand, across years 1816 through 1819 and totals in various currencies. Names of authorities or specific offices are not provided in the legible fragments.
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Ireland
Europe strained by Spain Portugal talks in London
London reports try to interpret the pending parleys between the Court of Spain and Portugal. One reading suggests Spain may be weakened in Europe unless Portugal secures gains in Spanish South America. The dispatch hints at broader strategic aims amid the diplomatic exchange.
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Spain
Portugal
Europe
South America
Navigation Act sparks debate in early American trade policy
Amid reports of arrests linked to a Barcelona conspiracy, Boston and other papers discuss the U S Navigation Act aimed at protecting domestic shipping. Provisions restrict imports to U S citizens or allied nations, confiscate contraband, limit fishing bounties, and impose tonnage duties. implications threaten British commerce and highlight evolving maritime policy.
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Spain
Barcelona
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Halifax
United States of America
Foston Commercial Gazette
United States
Foreira Porte
St. Croix
St. Thomas's
New- York
Kingdom of Spain
Petions
Aux Cayes
Chiristophe
Casiz
Sabina
Havanna
Mary
Charlston
Kingston
Second Editron Delivers Latest Post Office Evening Print
The paper announces a second Editron edition issued on its publication days to provide the latest intelligence, ensuring the Post Office can receive an Evening Print with up-to-the-minute news.
London Paper notes on Spain dispute and usury laws
Dublin and London papers carry no new details on the Spain-America mediation, while praise is given to Sergeant Osstow for abolishing Usury Laws. Editorials discuss Ireland’s relief needs, capital constraints, and calls for a broader monetary reform to boost trade and native energy. Mentions of Petzelian sects in Austria and a proposed Royal Canal committee follow, with scattered notes on Jersey, Duke of Berry, St Helena, and Scottish affairs.
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Dublin
Sergeant Oxstow
Sergeant Owstow
Ireland
United Kingdom
Wheelman
Osstow
Upper Austria
Pounder
Petzel
Braunau
Atlewang
Spielberg
Juersey
Duke of Berry
Prince Regent
St. Heliers
Richard Phillips
Bonaparte
Lord Bathurst
St. Helena
Nori
Scotlam
Javerre
Sutherland
Cuihness
Livernees
Scotland
Damergue
Piccadilly
London
Ccresta
Life Guards
Magee v O Gorman law intelligence court notes
In the King s Bench case Magee v O Gorman the last term heard law arguments on the bill of exceptions. Perrin spoke for the defendants, Orth for the plaintiff, Blackturne and North on the plaintiff s side, and Pennefather for the defendant. Arguments closed and the court will render a judgment on whether the plaintiff s verdict will be disturbed.
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Court OF King’s Bench
Magee
O'Gorman
Perrin
Orth
Blackturne
North
Richard Pennefather
Recorder's Court Libel Trial in Dublin Chronicle Case
The King prosecutes John Giffird against John Holahan proprietor of the Dublin Chronicle. The Recorder convened an unusually crowded court. Holahan appears with counsel. Three indictments were traversed, a fourth sent to Grand Jury, and upon the prosecutor's offer to abandon the former indictments the traverser pleas to the new one were allowed. Trial postponed to next General Sessions in July.
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Recorder's Court
John Giffird
John Holahan
The
Dublin Chronicle
Holahan
Grand Jury
Steam Packets on Thames safety compared to High Pressure engines
Public notice argues high pressure steam engines on river packets are dangerous, urging Parliament to ban their use on vessels. It contrasts safe low pressure engines built with wrought iron boilers on the Clyde and Thames with cast iron high pressure designs, claiming no passenger deaths in a century with the former.
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Thames
Norwich
Great Britain
Yarmouth
Clyde
Richmond
Gravesend
Margate
Lyne
The Dublin Markets Report From The Market Day
The Dublin markets note steady flour prices despite a lack of buyers and predict a decline. A universal drought affects vegetation with potential for a shorter crop, though meadow lands show little lag. Northern Ireland saw rainfall with wider sowing this season. If moisture reaches the crop, a very abundant harvest is possible. Grain prices are unchanged from last market day.
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Dublin
Ireland
Master O Ryan Theatrical Candidate Promises Young Talent
The juvenile candidate Master O Ryan is set to perform on Wednesday evening promising vocal talent. He is grandson of the late Doctor M Donnel of Sackville street and son of Mary Ryan formerly of Stephen's Green. The article notes his promise and appeals for public support amid the family’s recent boarding school losses.
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Master O Ryan
Master O'Ryan
Doctor M'Donnel
Sackville-street
Mray Y Ryan
Stephen's-green
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