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if RISH RELIEF COMMITTEE.—The Committee appointed on the 7th of May, 18'2, to ralsV
IL and conduct a Subscription for the Relief of the severe Distress for Food in the Southern and Western Provinces of Ire-
land, have submitted 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 present ; but the important object of their trust hav-
ing been, by the blessing of Divine Providence, successfully accomplished, they deem it to be their duty to make a final appro-
priation 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 cordial satisfaction in stating; that not only has the main purpose of the Subscription been fulfilled, bet that
they have been enabled to devote considerable Funds 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 in applying this portion of the Public Bounty to a deserving and
grateful Peasantry, they have been
materially assisted by two Societies in London, to whom large Grants have been entrusted
tions, and of their zealous endeavours to raise, through the medium of their own Industry, the condition of that distressed part
of the Community. , in aid of their Personal Contribu.
The course of proceeding adopted by these Societies has already succeeded to a degree which fully
entitles them to the confi_
denie reposed in their future exertions • and it is hoped that this disposition of the Surplus Funds will meet with the approba-
tion of the Liberal Subscribers both in England and in India.
'
Having appropriated a considerable sum to the encouragement of the Linen and
'Woollen Manufactures' and confided
the same to the care of Local Trustees in Ireland, to he applied in the way of Loan, tne Committee considered it advisable to
appoint a Board of Directors in London (a), for the purpose of superintending the Atirni
nistration of these Funds. It was
also deemed expedient to make a Permanent Provision for this object, with a view to keep
their Irish Friends, which has hitherto been productive of the happiest effects, in removing National Prejudices, and in cement-
ing the Bond of Union between the two Countries.
alive that kindly intercourse with
The Committee beg leave to annex the Resolutions connected with their final arrangements, and to submit an abstract of the'
total Reeeipts and. Disbursements, from the commencement to the close of this Subscription.
Old Broad-street, April 10, 1824. JOHN SMITH, Chairman.

RESOLUTIONS.—ManoIt
.30, 1624.
It appearing to this Committee eventually necessary to provide for a constant and Careful inspection of the funds already
appropriated,
Resolved, That the sum of 6,0001. be placed at the disposal of the Board of ➢irectors, for the purpose of-providing for the
incidental expences connected with their duty, and specially directing their attention to the necessity of sending over an agent
or agents from this country to assist the local trustees in carrying into effect our plans for the promotion of industry in Ireland,
with power to dispose, at their discretion, of any surplus which may remain, in furthering the objects of this Committee.
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- April 3, 1824.
Resolved, That the Board of Directors be empowered to add to the number of Trustees in the ten counties of Ireland, or to
fill up vacancies, as they may find it expedient.
That the sum of 6,000/. 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 for carrying this Resolution into effect :
The Right lion. the Earl of Clarendon I Richard Wellesley, Esq. 51.1'. James Browne, Esq. M.P.
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John Smith, Esq. M.P. I Thomas Spring Rice, Esq. M.P. 'John Cator, Esq.
That the sum of 4,500!. be granted to the British and Irish Ladies' Society (instituted untler the patronage of their Royal
Highnesses the Princess Augusta and the Duchess of Gloucester) for Improving the Condition and Prortioting 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 sum of 40001. 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 special
recommendation, on the part of the Committee, of the applications for the School of Industry at Ennis, and of the Agricultural
School at Bannow.

' The following Resolution was moved by the Right Honourable William Vesey Fitzgerald, M.P. ; and seconded by Richard
Wellesley, Esq. M.P.:—
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, and
for the earnest solicitude which he has at all times shown far the advancement of the best 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 Paunceft,te, Esq. is entitled to the unanimous thanks of this. Committee for the attention, zeal, and abiliv with
which he has uniformly discharged the duties of Secretary, and promoted 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. I John Cator, Esq.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Clarendon John Wells, Esq. M.P. William Bell, Esq.
The Right Hon. Charles Grant, M.P. Samuel Bonnquet, Esq. Edward Stewart, Jun. Esq.
ABSTRACT of RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS, and APPROPRIATIONS for the RELIEF of DISTRESS in the
SOUTHERN and WESTERN PROVINCES of IRELAND.
RECEI P TS.
Amount ofSundry Subscriptions:received from the 7th May,1822, to the 10,th April, 1024 inclusive
Ditto of Subscriptions received from• Calcutta - - -
Ditto, ditto Madras - - -
Pitto ditto Bombay -
Ditto ditto St: Helens

- - 1:272,794 10 7
- X 19,50313 0
- 9,678 2 4
- 7,059 15 1
280 8 1

_
36,581 18 6
642 3 2
• -
- - 1,M2 13 4

Amount of Sundry Subscriptions for Clothing -
Profit on Exchequer Bills - -

DISBURSEMENTS and APPROPRIATIONS.
Amount of Sundry Remittances to Ireland, in Cash - - - - _
Ditto, for Provisions sent to Ireland, (including Potatoes, Meal, Rice, and Biscuit) - -
Sundry Grants for Clothing - - - - - - - -
To the Society for Improving the Condition of the Irish Peasantry - - - -
To the British and Irish Ladies Society for Improving the Condition and Promoting the Industry
and Welfare of the Female Irish Peasantry - - - . - - - -
For the Encouragement of the Fisheries - - - - - •- -
In aid of the. Funds of the Dublin Mansionhouse Committee - - - - '
For Employing the Female Peasantry of Ireland in the Straw Plait Manufacture - -
In aid of the Fund for Promoting the Sale of Irish Manufactures - -
-
To Trustees in Ireland, for the Encouragement of the Linen and Woollen Manufactures
Ditto, for the Encouragement of an improved System in the Culture of Flax, according to the
method practised in the Netherlands - - - - _ - - _
To the Board of Directors for Superintending the Administration of the Funds for the En-
couragement of Industry - - - _ _ - - _
To a Committee for the Lstablishment.of Two Schools of Industry ; one in each of the Pro_
winces of Munster and Connaught - - - - - - - -
Charge for Rooms at the, City of London Tavern - - - - - -
Expences of Agents sent to Ireland - - - - - - -
Advertisements - - - - - - - - -
Printing and Stationery - - , - - - - - -
Rent of Offices, Furniture, &c. in Old Broad-street - - - - - .
Discount on Bills from India, at 3 per cent. - - - - - - -
Postages - - - - - - - - - -
Charges of Management - - - - - - - -
Miscellaneous Disbursements - - - - - - • - -
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Balance transferred to the Society for Improving the Condition of the Irish easantry, pursuant
to the Resolution of the Committee of the 31.1 of. April

£311,081

154,485 0 0
40,401 14 10
12,303 5 4
12,300 0 0

11,300 0 0
7,000 0 0
5,000 0 0
2,000 0 0
' 100 0 0
40,000 0 0

1,000 0 0

6,000 0 0

6,000 0 0
246 15 0
1,435 3 11
4,421 1 6
1,133 5 11
232 4 11
247 9 3
111 7 5
3,073 19' 9
322 8 11

1,967 8 10