skip to main content

This record is free to all users

Monarch
GEORGE III
Year
1795
Title
35 Geo. III, c. 36,
Description
An Act for more effectually preserving the Peace within the City of Dublin and the District of the Metropolis and establishing a Parochial Watch in the said City.
Classification
Public order - Dublin city divided into two, north and south of river, divisional justice - a magistrate for each division £300 p.a., also a superintendent magistrate £600 p.a., all aldermen, constables and high constables under them, lists offences and penalties, e.g. supervising ale-houses, 'drinking tippling and gaming' - £10 first offence, other duties - common beggars sent to House of Industry etc., number of watchmen hired by parish increased sunset-sunrise, salaries - constable £30 p.a. plus £18 clothing, sub-constable £25 p.a. and clothing, Police to be paid by vehicle tax formerly paid to Foundling Hospital/Workhouse, quarter of proceeds still to go to Lying-in Hospital, money to be lodged in Bank of Ireland [u]

Login or Sign up to save records to your list

Perform Another Search

> credits (or if a member credits)

>0 credits in your wallet