Dreadful explosion devastates Cork streets and claims many lives
A massive gunpowder blast near St Barry's quarter in Cork destroys several houses, killing and injuring numerous residents. The disaster prompts a city-wide rescue, a compassionate response from the mayor and sheriffs, and plans for a public charity subscription while authorities promise a thorough inquiry into gunpowder safety and dealer practices.
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
Eaaig
Sherith
American ship Osmyn arrives after short voyage to Rochelle
Reports detail 19 day passage from Rochelle to New York and 430 hours from land to land. French customs officers were put aboard but were sent ashore by Captain Whilidin. Seizure of American vessels on arrival at Rochelle cited. British goods burned. French policy to sequester American property argued to continue. Essex frigate to return to U S. Bayonne ship Hawk re-seized after carrying despatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmyn
Whilidin
Rochelle
France
Pl&ager
Os Myn
Duke of Mafia
Paris
Orderis
Whaldin
Ne Castle
Ruffell
England
U. States
Hawk
Catgorsyon
Parisy
Non-Intercourse Bill Amendments Debated in House
The House resumed consideration of the non importation bill with Eppes proposing two new sections to clarify enforcement and potential repeal conditions regarding Great Britain’s edicts. Members debated authority, timing, and impact on treaties and vessels sequestered until Britain acts, with voting on laying the bill on the table and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppes
Great Britain
G. Britain
United States
France
Great-Britain
U. States
G. B
Fome
May Lair
Wat
Durbouise
Lyon
Europe
Imperial Treasury, &c. &c
Bibé
Committee of Foreign Relations
Goldsborough
Munford
Union
Ashe Cape of Good Hope
Ship Charles Howland Seized by French, Brought to St Andero
A large American ship was captured by the French and towed to St. Andero, with its cargo saved for Spain and Portugal. The vessel Cah Ray, from New York bound for London, was seized at L'Orietr and anticipated to sail again 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
House OF Representatives
U.states
Protestant Episcopal Church
Alexandria
District of ‘Columbia
Alto
Eaquire Pike
Assatom Ruopes
Richmond
Fuipe
Jabuaie
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