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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Sep 13, 1824
Page
2
A preliminary London meeting at the London Coffeehouse discussed forming a charity to prevent crime by supporting discharged prisoners and those recently released. Speakers urged reform of magisterial practice, improving education, and funding for a provisional committee to study prison failures and relief needs.
The Quebec Mercury reports the Wednesday launch at Orleans of a vast timber ship named Columbus. At 300 feet long with a 600 foot long ways, 3600 tons burden, the vessel wowed spectators as it glided into the St Lawrence. Sail, steam, and bands accompanied the historic moment amid excitement and cautious optimism.
A reflection on country life as health and happiness amid city weariness. The piece contrasts urban bustle with pastoral calm, noting how air, woods, scenery, and distant mountains restore spirit. It cites art, music, science, and philosophy as enhanced in nature, urging retreat from city temptations.
The piece condemns the act of pulling down Salisbury Craggs as wanton and insulting to public taste. It laments the loss of a city landmark, notes apathetic citizens and rising money power, and calls for a public meeting and action by Edinburgh clergy and subscribers to oppose the demolition.
A Scottish note discusses attainder affects on Cromarty and other peerages. It argues Alexander Mackenzie and George Viscount of Cromarty may have rightful claims, despite earlier statements of extinction, and notes collateral branches in Seaforth and Pitaligo lines could contest titles. The piece highlights legal hurdles in proving rightful succession and the need for official recognition by Parliament.
Magistrates hear complaint from Pitt Street residents of Kent Road about a group calling themselves followers of Joanna Southcote. The ceremony allegedly involved a coffin, mock death, and a return of spirit followed by a loud exultation. Officers visited the site but the group moved away toward Norwood with a pig to be sacrificed as a peace offering. No repeat nuisance after patrols.
In the August 1324 issue Soviety Magazine notes the Wexford Agricultural School as a pioneering district institution. It details the plan to educate in the science and practice of agriculture, describes the 40 acre improved farm, two masters, student numbers from thirteen to twenty, and the aim to foster industry and self sufficiency through rotation, lucerne and crops. The report praises the teachers, funding from pupils and philanthropy, and the potential for productive returns and national improvement.
Readers are urged to observe that the subscription envelope is a token of near termination and that renewal will end with the next bind power. Subscribers paying by notes must not split payments as it shortens the period. money letters may cause complications at the Post Office. Published in Dublin at the Offer Parliament street by Suhr &e. Subscriptions listed: six months, one pound four shillings.
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