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Newspaper
Express And Evening Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 29, 1798
Page
1
In a divided session the Lords discussed Swiss efforts to curb a European crisis and examined proposed Divorce Bill regulations. The Chancellor defended reforms to curb abuses, while bishops and peers warned of potential hardship, urging discretion and strong moral program. Reports also mention disturbances in Cork and related Irish cases.
House of Commons debated the Defence of the Country Bill for a second reading. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the principle was already opened and approved, with the bill printed. He moved to refer it to a committee of the whole House tomorrow, noting another member’s objection to withdraw his notice. Adjourned.
High sheriffs of Cork and Mr Alexander arrested several individuals linked to the Barking Howse enterprise and the Harp of Erin printer. Two men were sent to Dublin under escort, one held in Cork North Gaol. A Kilworth letter describes an attack on Rev Lodge’s Wellsborough house by United men who fired multiple shots.
A brief scan of the day includes arrivals and dues for ships from Dublin to Waterford and Waterford to Halifax, with prices for 3 percent Consols at the stated time. Lottery tickets are mentioned with current price points in a compact notices section.
The Dublin mail reports no foundation for the resignation of General Anercromate. It praises his candid and constitutional conduct amid delicate military duties in Ireland. Also notes searches for Lord Bowran Fitzceram musters, and mentions a proposed Sunday observance bill aimed at balancing work and rest for laborers.
A lament voiced in archaic diction lamenting a silent sorrow that gnaws the speaker’s heart. The speaker pledges lifelong devotion to a soulful lord, fearing death will mark their altered face as breath fades.
In Ireland amid March 21 prosecutions, four farmers Young Haveragh Richards and Kirwan faced charges for administering an unlawful oath to James Neil. Crown witness John Cowper testified. defense countered with alibi and counter-claims. Jury returned not guilty verdicts for all defendants.
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