Debate on Usury Laws and Money Market in Belfast
A Belfast assembly hears extended speeches arguing for repealing usury laws to allow free market interest rates. Proponents claim open lending boosts capital and fair competition, while critics fear higher rates harm the poor and destabilize the economy. Discussions reference bankers, debt, and possible parliamentary impact.
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Barnett
Mr. Barnett
Sovereiga
Nero
Ireland
Pentlheman
Mr. Bate
Belfast
Cnterprize
Mir
Sovereign
Mia
Baroett
Habinanes Veverallers
Muary
Burnett
Sejeaat Oquslaw
Aime Wattn
Chis
Castlereav Ts
Onslow
Vansitrart
Brougham
Ponsonby
Samuel Honilly
Legistacure
Merror
Pam
Mr. Vance
Vir. Barnett
Adam McClean
Varce
McClean
Great Britain
Horrow-Ditchey
Aul Natural
Parliament Meeting Debates Usury Repeal Effects
A colonial era assembly debates lifting usury limits, warning repeal would hurt agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing. A petition against repealing protective laws is prepared by five men and to be sent to Parliament.
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Boyd
Bennetic
Giany
Lefe
Mr Vance
Ax Fullowa
Forsythe
William Thorpton
Kir
John Barnett
C. Sweeney
Robert MM‘ Dowell
Petrtion
Marquis of
Donegall
Generas M.chel
William Thompson
Callsigue
Usury laws traced through English and Scottish history
The long passage lists enactments from Henry VIII to Queen Anne and James VI detailing usury restrictions, penalties, and rate changes across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Parliament, culminating in repeal of prior prohibitions and declaring them void from July 5 1820. It notes treble forfeiture for excessive interest and references various bonds and contracts.
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Fleury
Henry the
Henry
Parliament of
England
James
Parliament
Charles
Charles the Second
Scotland
James the Siath
James the
Muney
Storfand
Chastey
Parliame
Britain
Domimodt
Charley
Ireland
Anne
George the First
Treland
George the Skéund
Boy saved from Carlisle draw well tragedy
A four year old son of innkeeper John Armstrong fell into a 20 yard deep draw well with four to five yards of water in St Cuthbert's Lane Carlisle. The servant girl heard cries, the father lowered a basket but fell back, a rescuer descended and brought the boy to safety with no injuries after near death. Later Carlisle butcher James Hoddart killed a calf with unusual features, its fore feet having three cloves and double jointed fore legs at both articulations.
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John Armstrong
St. Cuthbert’s Lane
Carlisle
James ‘Hoddart
Marriages in St Peters and St Margaret’s Churches
Married on the 19th by Rev Dr Webb at St Peters Church Joshua Nunn junior of Hill Castle Rockfield and St Margarets to Mary Westhy daughter of Edward Westhy York Street. On the 17th at St Peters Church Joseph Henry Garner to the youngest daughter of the late John Hartwell.
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Doctor Webb
St. Pe’ Tec'’S
Joshua Nunn
Hill Castle
Jeshua Nunn
Rockfield
St. Margarets
Wexford
Mary
Edward Westhy
York-street
St. Peter's Church
Joseph Henry Garner
John Flartweil
Assize and Bread Prices This Week
Quartern loaf price details list dib. Soz. 8d Is. 6d. Half quartern, two? Yor. bud. Os. 9d. The notice records current bread prices under the assize, reflecting regional costs and measures for the week.
Dublin Advertising Rates and Subscriptions Notice
Printed for the Proprietors at their Office 15 Parliament Street announces orders, advertisements and subscriptions with advance payment in local currency. Subscription prices vary by term and location, listing multiple options and durations. Contact details include Newson & Co in Warwick Square and Mr J Ware in Fleet Street, London, for general newspaper and advertising services.
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Parliament Street
Lown
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