11 Oct 1817
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 11, 1817
Page
1
The text outlines overt acts of levying war by marching and besetting places and seizing weapons to attack soldiers and subvert the Constitution. It also accuses composing and intending to levy war within the realm to coerce the King’s measures, with covert acts matching the second count.
Reports from Brussels and Vienna outline imperial plans and reforms. State actions include the anticipated arrival of a German emperor ally to open the Diet, nobility efforts to abolish peasant slavery in Courland, and Estonia’s early liberty example. Other items cover Archduchess labor complications, Russian occupation forces, and shifting tariffs as Russia seeks European concessions.
The Queen's Council met at Windsor Castle with her Majesty, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Earl of Winchelsea, and Lord Arden. Five Physicians reported the King in a good state of bodily health though not fully restored, and the bulletin was read at St James. Wheat supplies were small that morning with fine quality selling at a 2s per quarter advance. other descriptions moved slowly with little demand.
The market report notes weaker demand for inferior grain types with prices down. English wheat ranges from 64 to 94 shillings per quarter, with feed varieties 18 to 30 shillings, and oats and peas showing varied gains and losses across multiple listings. Barley, rye, and beans also display mixed shifts, while foreign wheat sits around 8 1/2 to 9 3/4 shillings per unit.
The Dublin Journal advertises a larger twenty column format, new improvements under the current editor, and political alignment with British interests. It promotes continental intelligence, domestic commentary, and enhanced typography, with annual and single paper subscriptions offered from Parliament Street and Castle sales on October 12.
The Dublin Journal article argues that rising funds will aid agriculture, reduce money prices, and boost capital for farming. It notes Sweden–England negotiations for a tariff reform, the impact of timber duties, and Canada’s growing independence, warning that Europe will abandon protection with broader commercial shifts. It predicts Canada may join the Union and emphasizes diversity of resources for national wealth.
Report of the Assembly of the Parochial Deputies proceedings held Thursday at Carlisle Buildings. Observers noted greater temper in discussing the Window Tax with a brief remark recorded on the matter.
Report of a vestry meeting in St Thomas's Church where violent rhetoric was toned down by silence from powerful speakers. Earl Wartonna and Duchess of Dorarat left the hall with Earl Taanoy after a undisciplined display, while the Governor of Ireland receives praise for mild rule and hopes for a French winter retreat due to health concerns.
Earl Talbot left Ingestrne on a Wednesday night and traveled via Stafford to Holyhead. He sailed to Dublin where he was sworn in as Viceroy. The capital’s streets were thronged with spectators while a military display and a grand dinner at Phoenix Park followed the formal ceremony.
A public warning describes a deceitful practice by woollen drapers and tailors to overcharge purchasers. It details a system where a tailor misrepresents cloth quality to gain a commission, about 15 percent, urging readers to shop at reputable shops. An example case from the Court of Conscience is cited, noting a £142 order against a tailor.
A trial on an order against a Woollen-draper for 11 pounds 11 shillings 8 pence prompts the tailor to demur, claiming a 41 pounds 19 shillings 8 pence debt plus an agreement for two pence in the pound on goods. The draper admits part and regrets the terms, asking the court to enforce the order while a trade peer is to decide the matter for readers.
The city awaits Mr. Lloyd of London to lecture on astronomy using the Diggy trodoton or Grand Transparent Orrery with a celestial panorama. The show promises the Zodiac, northern and southern hemispheres, a Comet of 1810 view, and a telescope display. Subscriptions are taken by Mr. Tyrrell of College-green, with early patronage from distinguished gentlemen.
The second general meeting of parish deputations convened at Carlile Buildings with Wn. Smith presiding. Speakers argued that abstaining deputies hinder progress, urged calm firm action, and pressed Parliament to relieve taxpayers from window and rent taxes citing broken wartime pledges and past abuses by authorities.
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