Commerce and Manufactures Debate on Trade and Distress
The Marquis of Sandown moved for a committee to examine foreign trade fate and remedies with the Earl of Liverpool contributing. The Wool Tax repeal failed in Commons, and a sketch from Mr. Matthus’s political economy outlines strategies to raise national revenue, improve exchange value, and reform property distribution to ease distress.
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Marquis of
Sandown
Earl of Liverpool
Webb Hall
America
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Lord Lauderdale
House of Commons
Lord Milton
Matthus
Shewin
Orde
Chile
Expansion of trade and its effect on national wealth debated
A historical analysis argues that restricting trade damages growth, while expanding domestic and foreign commerce raises the exchange value of total production. It emphasizes taxing imported goods prudently, promoting home production, and using unproductive labor to alleviate labor market pressures without harming long term wealth.
Distress Follows Cork and Limerick Bank Suspensions
The stoppage of two Cork banks and three in Limerick has caused wide alarm in the south. The Limerick banks may be temporary, as they can show substantial property to cover obligations and favor their own notes for settlements. Reputable men plan to circulate notes to sustain payments, and soon all notes may flow freely again. Mr. Leslie's bank in Cork will likely address the crisis.
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Portugal
London
France
Spitalfelds Anderby
Ds Doon
Ricardo
Mr. Ricardo
Bama
Cork
Limerick
Atari
Ireland Bank Failures Cripple Cork and Kerry Trade
The piece notes a collapse in local banks crippling Cork and Kerry with four fifths of regional currency in bank notes totaling about 50,000. Merchants seek Lord Limerick's aid to issue 100 000% backed securities for immediate relief while wages and exports stall. Calls for permanent reform urge bank branches modeled on the Scotch chartered bank to prevent future failures and protect stockholder profits.
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Cork
Kerry
Livurengut
Colick
Ireland
Bank of Ireland
Scotch Chartered Bank
Paris Papers on Elections Laws and Trials in June
France reports zeal in discussing election laws while distant termination looms. The Chamber of Peers and High Court of Justice dismiss the murder charges against all but Lowver, whose trial resumes on Monday June 5. Madrid Gazette notes international replies to Spain’s constitutional accession as the King urges clergy to preach constitutional affection.
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France
Paris
Chamber of Peers
High Court of Justice
Duke of Berry
Lowver
England
London
Angouleme
Lyons
Sanat
Koteebue
Manheia
Spain
Madrid
Hague
Munich
Dresden
Senate
Portugal Union of Cadaval and Lafoens in Lisbon Scene
An extract from Lis bon describes Portugal at odds with Spain, noting the Cadaval and Lafoens unions as a path to legitimate sovereignty. It cites the Duke of Casaval and Marquess of Ferreira as rising figures, links a Brazilian exile voyage by Lord Beresford to the royal crisis, and hints at foreign influence and desire for deliverance from a yoke.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Spain
Duke of Braganga
House of Cadaval
House of Braganza
Europe
Cedaval
Lafoensin
Marquess de M
Philip III
Cadaval
Lufoens
Braganza
Lord Beresford
Brazil
Proceedings in Parliament Morant Bay Trade and Ireland Bills
Reported in the House of Commons on Thursday the resolution to extract provisions of acts for import and export at Morant Bay Jamaica. Agreed to, bills to be brought in by F Robinson and Wallace. Also a plan to allow full duties drawback on exports to foreign countries from British colonies in America. Agreed to, bills to be brought in by F Robinson and Wallace. Also an Ireland customs provision about bonds for coastwise removal and stamp duties, with committee instruction. Notices of motions and orders follow. Friday January 2 Dublin teaching hospital bill.
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House of Commons
Morant Bay
Jamaica
F. Robinson
Wallace
America
Ireland
Sion
Egmi Mons
Jane
Dublin
Dublin House of Industry Bill Committed in June
A bill to extend the benefit of acts of King George Third relating to recovery of tenements from absconding, overholding, and defaulting tenants. Provisions applied to rents not exceeding twenty pounds a year, with judicial and civil process extended to all tenements under the same limits. Ballots and committee elections noted for Drogheda and Limerick city.
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Dublin
Mary King George the Third
Ireland
Irelarid
County of Dublin
City of
Catholic Meeting Discusses Address to King and Deputation
A Catholic gentlemen’s meeting at D Arcy’s Essax Street, chaired by John O Connell Bay, adopted a draft petition for an aggregate meeting and proposed an address to the King and a deputation to Parliament. Speakers urged careful approach and set a further meeting for arrangements. The aggregate meeting is planned for Liffey Street Chapel tomorrow at two.
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D’arcy‘s
Essax Street
John O'Connell Bay
Troy
Liffey Street
O?connell
Woulff
M‘cabe
Ireland
Prince of Wales
O'Connell
Lawless
Edward Bellew
Owen O’conor
O'Conner
Nicholas Mahon
Gratton in Middle Wick Journey to London Amid News From Ireland
Mr Gratton and family travel twenty two miles by canal boat to Middle Wick Cheshire arriving Thursday evening. Gratton appears well with pulse 88 and appetite intact as he aims for London. Report notes affective Liverpool catholic deputation meeting and Shaw Mason parish surveys progress. Belfast Newsletter quotes crop prospects and praise for Ireland’s industrious labor under Crown tolerance.
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Mon
Grattan
Liverpool
Shaw Mason
Ireland
Lisburn
Athlone
Belfast
Tian Guscite
Debated forms of church governance in Edinburgh council
The Edinburgh papers report a late 18th century debate in the Church of Scotland about forms of prayer and civil authority over church matters. A large majority supported proposals declaring the church self-governing in matters of faith, worship, and discipline as established by law.
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Church OF Scotland
Edinburgh
Church of Seat
Church of Scothand
Riot and release of prisoners at Dover gaol sparks mob action
An armed crowd gathered at Dover on May 26 as smugglers held in the town gaol were to be moved. Despite mayor and magistrates deploying constables and troops, rioters breached walls, released inmates, and injured officers. The mob, centered near Canterbury, freed the prisoners and disrupted police efforts, but has since dispersed and peace returned.
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Paisey
Dover
Oman
Wade
Aleve
Nana
Hia Mujeat
Tony Dr
Chagaah
Bictell
Knt
Thompson
Atzhee
Geenth
Thee
Canterbury
Folkstone
Robert Shaw junior appointed accountant general
Robert Shaw junior, city representative, has been named accountant general to the General Post Office, replacing Andrew Redmond Prior who resigned. The appointment value is about 600 percent per annum. The Times notes a busy scene at Morrison's tavern with bondholders discussing theatre access and government appointment ultimata. A common council in London calls for an immediate inquiry into parliamentary representation. Morriage 1 high Life updates, and Trinity College reports on examinations, fellow elections, and scholarships.
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Robert Shaw
R. Shaw
Enq
Ofc
Andrew Redmond Prior
Agnum
Theatre Royal
Morrison's Tavern
Nassau Street
O'Reilly
Jones
Abbot
Harris
Poveranent
Abbott
Janes
Guikd
London
House of Commons
Robert Fowler
Lord Brhop
Casary
Hymeneal Alter
Cul Crighton
Earl of Erne
Ue Lees
Trinnity College
Sadllier
Loyd
Thunday
Kyle
Phibba
Huugkiaans
Barrett
J. Oren
Dublin Advertisements and Subscriptions Notice
Printed for the Proprietors at their Office in Dublin, listing annual and quarterly subscription rates and advertising details. Mentions subscription amounts in pounds and shillings, with varied durations and offices in Dublin, London, and Edinburgh for advertising and notices.
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Dublin
Eleigt
Hogs
Resie I
K. Jummeron, and Co
K. Jummeron, and Co. At the General Advertising Ptt
Lower Sackville-street
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