05 Jan 1829
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Newspaper
Morning Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 05, 1829
Page
1
A public meeting voices strong support for Catholic emancipation as the Duke of Wellington faces criticism over his Irish stance. Speakers contrast Irish Protestant biases with English firmness, urging bold ministerial action and denouncing burying the issue in oblivion. The crowd applauds, and subscriptions rise for a Catholic Rent Sunday plan.
A dense OCR fragment references Palit COMMUNICATIONS and Bristol Cos, legal-admiralty jurisdiction, prison keepers, and a January 1829 Woods Office notice. It mentions the Admiralty Solicitor, examination schedules, and court orders. Also listed are hospital lectures starting January 5 on medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and animal economy, with names like Dr Bright, Dr Addison, Mr Bransby Cooper, Mr Key, Mr Morgan, Dr Hodgkin, and Mr Stocker. Insurance directors and officers for a life office, camphor soap advertisements, and Atkinson brands appear, with addresses in New Bond Street and Gerrard Street.
An advertisement promises improved methods for learning Latin and Greek with an experienced teacher to prepare students for learned professions and universities. Address inquiries to Mr. Hunter at 72 St Paul’s Churchyard. A creditors notice to Dixon and Denham estate asks for claims and debt details, dated December 31, 1828, from Frederick Smith solicitor.
This day brings January 1829 issues of the UNITED SERVIER JOURNAL and NAVAL and MILITARY MAGAZINE with contents ranging from Waterloo accounts to Captain Hoste and naval signals. It notes ads for Henry Colburn publishing including The Naval Sketch Book and general notices for the London Weekly Review. The feature listings include essays, reviews, and a publisher’s notice plus a literary souvenir imprint.
The Dublin Morning Post reports the Catholic Association meeting chaired by Sir Thomas Esmonde. Mr O Connell presents a report on rent lodged in the Hibernian Bank, showing the old Catholic rent of about 13,000 pounds remains with the treasurers. The new association opened an account in the bank named for the association, managed by the secretary with five finance-committee signatories. Bank directors refused a direct account for the new body, leaving Mr O Connell’s name on an account No 2 with a balance around 2261 10s. He notes he never signed any checks and would move to adopt the report.
A dated 1828 letter from the Marquis of Anglesey to Dr Curtis discusses Catholic emancipation. He urges cautious, lawful action, urging Wellington to be appeased, warns against personal attacks, and calls for constitutional methods rather than violence to advance civil rights in Ireland.
The graduates of Trinity College Dublin present a formal address to the king. They reaffirm loyalty to the Protestant Constitution, warn of threats from Roman Catholic power and the Catholic Association, and urge preservation of church and state under royal authority. Their letter warns of foreign interference and urges defense of religious and civil rights.
The Dublin Morning Post reports the half yearly assembly of the Mining Company of Tréland chaired by Isaac Stewart Esq. The board's report for the half year ending December 1 was read by secretary Mr Purdy and approved. The company notes 90,000 pounds in stock deposited and mineral output worth 74,602 pounds with around 2,000 workers employed. Assets include mines and machinery valued at 87,451 pounds 19 shillings, cash and ores totaling 101,362 pounds. Despite obstacles, notably poor roads in Tipperary and Roscommon, directors urge the lord lieutenant for support to extend works and sustain employment.
The proprietors met at the company office 8 Tatbowstreet Bernanl ich eense on the half yearly review. Mr Salmon the secretary read the report and Mr Mayer urged its reception. Directors praised prosperity and future prospects noting the works now in full operation will yield profit. The chairman praised Mr Salmon’s plans and improvements as maps were shown. Reports from visitors cited public inspections and slate quarry improvements, and thanks were given to directors and Mr Salmon for efforts. The meeting adjourned with thanks to Mr Mullins as chair.
A report outlines the Lord Tenterden Act of the South Georgia event, detailing that written memoranda become required to validate certain promises and engagements. It explains six year limitations for promissory notes and the necessity of new writings or debtor acknowledgments after endorsements.
A 1817 exchequer bill case unfolds where brokers misused a bill, banked it as security, then sold it. Judges split, most holding exchequer bills follow bank notes transfer rules, with Bayley dissenting. plaintiff lose as bankers’ right to hold the bill is upheld.
A Cheltenham gathering discussed the inhabitants tax known as the house duty. A petition to the Lords of the Treasury was proposed for full remittance, with hopes that Wellington would back the effort in the Treasury. Delegates agreed to draft a comprehensive petition to the House of Commons and convene a public meeting to press for tax abolition.
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