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IRISH RELIEF COM3I.II"f EE.
TIM COMMITTEE appointed on the 7th of May, 11122, to raise and conduct a SUBSCR IPT lON for the
RELIEF of the severe DISTRESS for FOOD in the SOUTHERN and WESTERN PROVINCES of IRELAND,
have submittal to the Public a detailed Report of their proceedings to the 30th of August last.
In consequence of a portion of the large contributions from the East Indies having been recently transmitted, the Committee have
not been enabled to close their accounts at an earlier period than the persint ; but the important object of their trust having been, by
the blessing of Divine Providence, successfully accomplished, the) deem it to be their duty to make a final appropriation of the funds,
and to terminate the business of the Committee.
In taking their leave of the public, who have contributed to this noble and effective exertion of national benevolence, the Committee
feel combed satisfaction in mating, that not only has the main purpose of the subscription been fulfilled, but that they have been enabled
to devote considerable fords to encourage and to extend the permanent industry of the Irish people, and thus to assist in preventing
the recurrence of any similar calamity.
This appropriation is strictly confined to loans, on the principle of reproduction, which has been found, in every instance, to meet the
wants and to improve the habits of the poor.
It is just to state, that i'n,applying this portion of the public bounty to a deserving and grateful peasantry, they have been materially
waisted by two Societies in London, to winnn large grants have been entrusted, in aid of their personal contribusifins, and of that
zealous endeavours to raise, through the medium of their own industry, the condition of that distressed part of the community.
The course of proceeding adopted by these Societies has already succeeded to a degree which fully entitles them to the confidenat
retuned in their haute exertions, and it is hoped that this disposition of the surplus foods will meet with the approbation of the liberal
subscribers both in England and in India.
Having appropriated a ronsiderab:e sum to the encouragement of the Linen and Woollen Manufeetures, and confided the same to the
care of local Trustees in Ireland to be applied in the way of loan, the Committee considered it advisable to appoint a Board of Directors
in London (a), for the purpose of superintending the administration of these funds. It was also deemed expedient to make a permanent
provision for this object, with a view to kert alive that kindly intercourse with their Irish friends, which has hitherto been productive
of the happiest effects, in removing national prejudices, and in cementing the bend of union between the two countries.
The Committee beg leave to annex the resolutions connected with their final arrangements, and to submit an abstract of the total
receipts and disbursements, from the commencement to the close of this subscription.
Old Broad-street, April 10, 1024. JOHN SMITH, Chairman.
RESOLUTIONS.—March 30 11124.
It appeoring to this Committee eventually necessary to provide for a constant and careful inspection of the funds already appropriated.
Reslved—That the sum of 6,0001. he placed at the disposal of the Board of Directors, for the p of providing for the incidental
expenses connected with their duty, and specially directuv their attention to the neon*" aff.asearrile lallffrent K agents from
this country, to assist the load Trustees in carrying into effiatene plans tbr the'rommion of industry in Inland, with power to dispose,
stack dissection, of any surplus which may remain, in furthering the objects of this Committee.
Awil 3, 1824.
Resolved--That the Board of Directors be empowered to add to the number of Trustees in the tea counties of Ireland, or to fill up
vacancies, as they may find it expedient.
That the sum of 6,0001. be appropriated for the establishment of two schools of industry, one in each of the provinces of Munster and
Connaught, with a view to the introduction of an improved system in the culture of flax.
That the following Gentlemen be a Committee fur carrying this resolution into effect:—
The Rt. Inn. the Earl of Clarendon I RieloW {Wellesley, Esq. M.P. James Browne, Esq. M.P.
John Smith, Esq. ALP. Thomas Spring Rice, Esq. M.P. 1 John Calor, Esq.
That the sum of 4,300 L be granted to the British and Irish Ladies Society (instituted under the patronage of their Royal Highnesses
the Princess Augusta, and the Duchess of Gloucester), for improving the condition and promoting the industry and welfare of the
female peasantry of Ireland, to be at the disposal of that Society, subject to the regulations published on the 13th of January last,
according to which the funds are to be administered on the reproductive principle of charitable loans.
That there be granted the aunt of 4,5001. to the Society (under the patronage of his Royal Highness the Duke of York) for
improving the condition of the Irish peasantry, together with any remaining balance that is not appropriated, with a -.7/trial recumnien.
dation, on the part of the Committee, of the applications for the School of Industry at Ennis, and of theAgrietiltural School at Rannow.
'lb:following Resolution was moved by the Right Honourable William Vesey Fitzgerald, 31.1'., and seconded by Richard %Wellesley,
Esq. 31.1'. :
That John Smith, Esq. M.P. be requested to accept the cordial and unanimous thanks of this Committee, for the unwearied devotion
of his time and talents to the relief of Irish distress, for the constant urbanity of his manner as their Chairman, end for the earnest
solicitude which he has at all times shown for the advancement of the beat interests of the Irish people.
It was moved by Richard Wellesley, Esq. M.P., and seconded by Thomas Spring Rice, Esq. M. P.—
That Robert Pauncefote, Esq. is entitled to the unanimous thanks of this Committee, for the attention, zeal, and ability with which he
has uniformly discharged the duties of Secretary, and romoted the objects of the Committee during the whole course of their
proceedings.

(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John Smith, Esq. M.P. Thomas Wilson, Esq. M.P.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Clarendon. I John Wells, Esq. M.P.
The Right Hon. C. Orant, M.P. Samuel Bosanquet, Esq.

John Cater, Esq.
I'.%'iilatlewrt, Bell,
I:sq.
Edward Jun. Esq.