Dreadful explosion at Cork ruins homes and claims lives
A massive gunpowder explosion in Cork devastates the quarter near St Barry's. Many residents perish or are injured as flames engulf adjacent houses. The mayor and sheriffs coordinate relief and announce a public charity subscription while promising a thorough inquiry into gunpowder dealers and safety compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Barry’s
Hiefes
Randy Lane
Elard
Balcolin
Mary Mahony
John Cokerai
Thomas Ellard
Alamity
Mary
Aidrence Sullivan
Catharine
Edward
Toomy
Deane
Baltardy
Dany Thor
Sheriff Deane
Sherith
Osmyn Voyage Highlights French Seizure of American Property
Reports arrive from Rochelle France describing the brig Osmyn and the Whilidin reach in nineteen days from Rochelle and 430 hours from land to land. French officials seize American vessels on arrival. entry of cargoes and papers are controlled by Paris. isolation of American property continues despite February act. British imports burned at Rochelle. Essex frigate expected home. Hawk and despatches transferred and later seized by the French.
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Osmyn
Whilidin
Rochelle
France
Pl&ager
Os Myn
Duke of Mafia
Paris
Orderis
Whaldin
Ne Castle
Ruffell
England
U. States
Hawk
Beatdar Whder Fizure
Ange Coreg
Parisy
Fiath
Congressional Non-Intercourse Bill Debate and Veto Message
The House resumed consideration of the non‑intercourse amendment with new sections limiting enforcement until Britain revokes edicts. Members debated constitutional authority and the bill's scope amid pressures from foreign relations and vessel seizures. A veto message from President Madison challenged a church incorporation bill as unconstitutional religious establishment. The non‑intercourse bill adjourned to lie on the table before moving to a committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppes
Great Britain
G. Britain
United States
France
Great-Britain
U. States
G. B
Wat
Mon-Inter
Durbouise
Lyon
Imperial Treasury, &c. &c
Bibé
Committee of Foreign Relations
Goldsborough
Munford
Union
Ashe Cape of Good Hope
U.states
House of Representatives
Protestant Episcopal Church
Alexandria
District of ‘Columbia
Alto
Ship Seized by French Remains Brought to St Andero
A large American ship was seized by the French and carried into St Andero to save crew and cargo for Spain and Portugal. The vessel Charles Howland from New York bound for London was taken by the French and brought into Sable d'Oldne. A third ship, Cah Ray from L'Orietr, is reported to sail in February for New York.
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St. Andero
Spain
Portugal
Charles Howland
New York
Londonysteken
Ray
L’orietr
News York
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Cork
Philadelphia
Congress
Eaquire Pike
Assatom Ruopes
Richmond
Fuipe
Jabuaie
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