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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 15, 1817
Page
2
The speech condemns disqualifying Catholics from Parliament and labels English rule in Ireland as unjust. It argues for ending the settlement, warns that continued oppression risks rebellion, and urges constitutional reform and reconciliation with Catholic rights. The speaker cites religious tensions, monarchy stability, and the need to avoid broad sectarian retaliation. The division outcome is noted as 221 to 245 with adjournment.
Noted items include Mr Peel proposing a bill to amend laws on forfeited cognizances in Ireland and Lord Palmerston moving Army Estimates in the Committee of Supply. The entries reflect early 19th century parliamentary business with focus on legal reform and military expenditure.
London reports a failed embassage from China and fresh dispatches confirming General Bolivar’s victory at Barcelona. Piar and Cedeno seize Guayana except forts. slave ships freed at Margarita. Trade remains open, with profits and disputes as Royalists plunder merchants. Emperor Alexander backs Bible Societies. de Blacas departs for Italy. Wirtemberg disputes settle. An Oslo Laver is announced for June 4 at 3:30.
A secondary edition of this paper appears on its respective days, bringing intelligence to the latest moment the Post Office can receive an Evening Print, ensuring readers access current information.
The Dublin Journal notes the Chester Mail with no new London papers. The Catholic Question debate ends with Gnnartas’s motion defeated by 77 to 215, amidst calls for liberty but defense of Protestant establishment. Reports cover Protestant committee resolutions, Russian gifts to the Prince Regent, and various European and colonial updates.
A historical excerpt praising the Protestant Ascendancy as the enduring rule in church and state, noting its role in maintaining British influence over arts and sciences and asserting the empire’s greatness and glory during the transition to a more inclusive era.
A blaze discovered around three in the afternoon endangered the adjoining Fletcher mercery house. Fire engines and paving carts supplied water while onlookers watched a drunken man on roof ridge tiles perform stunts before police removed him to the Head Police, per Major Sirr.
Monday 2 Post Assembly in Dublin debated the Sword Bearer election after Samuel Middleton's death. Sir James Riddall was elected to fill both Sword Bearer and the subsequent office amid long dispute, with votes 24 white beans to 71 black beans. The House adjourned after the decision.
A restored nobility led by the Union of Virtue argues for religion, morality, and enlightenment as paths to constitutional rights. It warns against Russia and calls for cross-border unity, urging princes to adopt liberal principles while praising Prussian resistance and citizen devotion. The tract portrays Frederick the Great’s era and fears foreign domination.
Markets yesterday showed low activity for all grain types led by Graine-Prime Wheat from Su to TSs-rlreh Wheat. Prices ranged from Sastre So0s-American Flour to Sos to 87a per barrel of 96¢lb-Irish Flour and 281 to 44 per cwt-Osatmeal with data from S60 to Sze per barrel.
The Rev Mr Reade of Clondalkin returns acknowledgments to Mr Leasants for deeds of charity. Two chosen from Pt Wine by Air Joshua Paley merchant fund the arch Poor 8 parish. Donations include three pounds for lime, six brushes for cottage white washing, and several publications promoting industry frugality and cleanliness.
Advertises subscription options with advance payment for various periods in towns and country, listing rates and terms. Names Newman & Co at Warwick Square and other city agents in London Edinburgh Geneva for the Dawtin Jovawac publication.
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