JSSISI: 1876 to 1879, Vol. VII, Parts L to LV
Recent Submissions
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On the substitution for the three-fold law of succession resting on the accidents of tenure, of a three-fold law for distinct classes of (1) landed gentry, (2) manufacturers, and (3) farmers, resting on the scientific basis of the observed usages of these different classes as to wills and settlements
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)In the discussions which have taken place on the law of successions in the United Kingdom, it has been commonly assumed that there is a simple issue involved, and the only change recommended or discussed is to extend the ... -
Observations on the Intestate Widows Acts, Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)Surprise has frequently been expressed at the fact that so little practical result has followed from the passing of the Acts of 36 & 37 Vic. c. 52, and 38 & 39 Vic. c. 27, and that the persons for whose benefit these ... -
On the importance and feasibility of making special local arrangements for facilitating peasant proprietors and other small holders in dealing with their interests in land
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)Probably the greatest practical reform which the present generation has witnessed was Sir Rowland Hill's Penny Postage reform. The accommodation which the public, especially the poor and those residing in backward districts, ... -
On the law relating to the realization of judgments and decrees, with special reference to judgments and decrees against tenant-farmers
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)When an advocate has carried a case to a successful termination in court, and the judgment or decree has been obtained, the anxious client often asks: ?How am I to get it realized?? He is put off jokingly with the answer??That ... -
On (1) the value of Adam Smith's ?Wealth of Nations?, as a text book at the present day; and (2) the history of his life as an illustration of the importance of endowments for higher education and for research
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)As this Society took its origin in part from the section of Economic Science and Statistics of the British Association, it occurred to me that it would be fitting to close the session with an economic paper, showing that ... -
Suggestions for a bill to regulate sales of property
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)There is no legal topic more closely connected with economic science than sales of property: therefore I trust that a short paper on the subject may not be deemed out of place in this section of the British Association. ... -
Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: thirty second session ? 1878/79
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On the statistics of crime arising from or connected with drunkenness, as indicating the importance of increasing the punishment of habitual drunkards, and of those who seriously injure their children by what they spend on drink
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)In the discharge of my duty of reporting on criminal statistics in Ireland, some statistics have come under my notice which raise important questions as to the adequacy of the existing punishments for drunkenness. -
On the valuation of real property for taxation
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)In a paper read last session, I advocated the adoption in Ireland of the English system of assessing real property for taxation, so far as the ascertaining the annual value of the premises went, on the ground that the ... -
The condition of small farmers in Ireland, and their position with reference to the land question
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)The average size of farms in Ireland is so small that it may well be matter for wonder how the tenants upon them are able to pay any rent alter supporting themselves and their families. In 1866 the number of farms of the ... -
On the valuation of property for taxation
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)In a former paper on valuation I mentioned the fact that in both England and Ireland large country houses are generally assessed at very low rates. This low rating, however, is not confined to country houses; there are ... -
An account of the manor of Kilmoon, and the copyhold tenure existing there
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)It is generally supposed that there are no copyhold lands in Ireland, though at one time they were not altogether unknown. The only mention of their existence in modern times, that I have found, is in Vance and Ferguson's ... -
Fluctuations in the value of the precious metals and their effect on trade
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)I need hardly apologise for introducing this subject to your notice. The trade of Great Britain is the source of her national wealth, and therefore anything that even remotely affects it must be of interest to a society ... -
On banks and banking in Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)I am not aware that any paper has ever been read before the Statistical Society on this very important subject. This is, perhaps, not very surprising. In fact public banks have gradually come into existence one by ... -
Prize essay on the differences in the organization of local courts in Ireland, Scotland, and England, for the discharge of the duties of judges and officers, suggesting such changes as would be expedient in case of an assimilation of jurisdiction in the local courts of the three kingdoms
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1878)Last session I had the honour of submitting to this Society an essay containing the result of some inquiries into the constitution of the local courts in the Three Kingdoms, and containing also some suggestions as to the ... -
Notes of a visit to some church lands, where tenants have bought their holdings, and also to other church lands where tenants have not yet bought their holding
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1878)It has been suggested to me by Dr. Hancock that it may not be without value to the Statistical Society, that I should put on record the notes of a visit which I have paid during my short stay in Ireland to two of the ... -
Remarks of G. Shaw Lefevre, M.P., and Right Hon. Hugh Law, M.P., on preceding papers
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1878)G. Shaw Lefevre, M. P., who was received with applause, said he felt very much pleasure at being called on to say a few words on the very able and interesting papers they had just heard read. He felt that he owed that ... -
Whether the union or the county should be taken as the district for local registers of land
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)In the discussions which have arisen from the suggestions I have made as to local registers for small holders of land, one of the questions raised is the suggestion of making the county the district for local registration, ... -
Notice of some points in Irish agricultural statistics
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)I now wish to make a brief communication of a most important and interesting discovery, if I may so call it, which I think I have made with regard to agricultural statistics. In poring over Thorn's article on the latter, ... -
Prize essay on the jurisdiction of the local courts in Ireland, Scotland, and England compared
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1877)The Council of this Society have done me the honour of selecting me as essayist ?On the difference of division of jurisdiction between Local and Central Courts in Ireland, Scotland, and England?. I have inquired into the ...