Ireland in Turbulent Times and Global Updates
The issue reports Irish revenue gains and a stabilized outlook after quarters of excess, while detailing violent unrest in Limerick with arrests and military deployment. It also covers Lisbon Cortes debates on brandy duties, Portuguese accusations against foreign consuls, and contagious fever outbreaks in Java and Europe with precautionary measures across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Cortes
Madeira
London
M. Fernandez Thomas
Flanders
Brussels
Europe
Dordrecht
Java
Samarang
Batavia
Sourabaya
Duel and execution amid treachery and war reports
Record shows RuAULY treacherously killed his duel opponent and was later dismissed as a dishonour to his regiment. He sought death by execution after a guilty verdict. the judge granted three days to appeal. The Moniteur quotes Madrid news of a battle near Pasco with Arzala and Bermudez casualties, urging maritime support for Peru and Chili submission. French funds and financial quotes follow with market figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruauly
M. Cuoarx d’Estances
Moniteir
Madrit
Yuacaca
Pasco
Vanpes
Ricaroni
ArzNaLzs
Bermudez
Chili
Peru
Sieur Peruela
Rio Janeiro
Drought Strikes Jamaica As Manchioneal Free Port Declared
From Kingston to Montego Bay reports describe an extreme drought across Jamaica with withered canes and scorched pastures. The August 25 note warns of famine risk, ruined sugar crops, and potential loans to aid planters while Cuba frees Manchioneal as a port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
South America
Montego Bay
Manchioneal
Cuba
Kingston
Mann
Destauctius
Woollen Manufacture Runs Record Quarter in West Riding
The Woollen Manufacture of the West Riding of Yorkshire reports a record quarter ending September 30 with output surpassing any memory. A Haymarket Theatre debut tonight by a young singer MacHeath promises a rich melodic treat with a voice likened to the late Mrs Kennedy. Smuggling worries Rye harbour as two ships are seized. a fishing smack with a hidden double bottom and a chalk vessel conceal goods under cargo. Coast Blockade plans to curb contraband landings without harbour searches are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Riding of Yorkshire
Leeds Mercury
Haymarket Theatre
Macheath
Kennedy. SmaceLine
Rye Harbour
The
Customs
Kent
Sussex
Essay on young Rennie praised for genius during Dunbar school tour
An extract from David Loch's 1778 tour to Dunbar describes three public schools teaching Latin English arithmetic and mathematics. A standout pupil named Rennie, apprenticed to millwright Mr Mitchell, astonished examiners with flawless solutions and clear demonstrations, prompting hope he will bring honor to Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Loch
Leith
Dunbar
Waterson
Gibson
Rennie
Caledonian Mercury
French Elections Signal Royalist Victory and Unified Chamber
The Moniteur notes the election results show France rejecting the Revolutionists. A Royalist majority in the Chamber is expected to secure the triumph of legitimate royalty. A key issue remains how this majority will coordinate measures to avoid weakening the monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moniteur
France
Maritime notices from October wind reports and arrivals
Shipping news records October wind directions and vessel movements. The Rising Star Scott sails for Valparaiso and New Phenix, Harmony Currie for Barbadoes. Hind sails on a cruise. Swallow Cook reaches Bristol from Petersburgh. Lord Hobart and Lady Arabella depart with mail. a Prussian galley bound for France is boarded near Dodman. Vigilant arrives from Oporto to Leith. Covey nears London. Oliver Branch Angel reaches Portsmouth after anchor loss.
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Deat
Bristol
Gisbon
Lord Hobart
Jamaica
Crooked Island
France
Fowey
Tornay
Vigilant
Dartmouth
Oporto
Leith
Maxreate
Covey
London
Downs
Ramscate
Oliver Branch
Angel
Portsmouth
Court Martial on board Impregnable over drunken midshipman case
Report from Dublin states a court martial on Thursday the 18th inst. trials midshipman Hicarnson of the William and Mary yacht on charges of drunkenness and improper language to the officer of the day. The hearing is adjourned to this morning for the defence as ordered by the Admiralty. presiding is Sir A. S. Cocurane. A second note updates health conditions in Catalonia and recounts a Glasgow suicide case where the companion’s fatal aid and a lax legal outcome are described with grim detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Italy
Gazette de France
Leghorn
Magistracy
Turin
Piedmont
M. Auault
Duston
Ruatut
Hicarnson
Dublin
A. S. Cocurane
Admiralty
Lymouth Chronicle
Lloyd's
Valencia
Catalonia
Board of Health
Glasgow
Kirkintilloch
Gorbals
Greenock Advertiser
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the Courier
Morning Chronicle
Russia
Turkey
Limerick
Old Town
Grant
Scotland
Gregory
Major Warsurton
Sparling
C. Sparling
Newcastle
Ashgrave
Lord Courtenay
Ivis
Tythe
Askeaton
Fitzgerald
Gorman
Cork
Viscount de Ruautz
Court of Cassation
Lisbon
MR. Rennie
E.ci
Amsterdam
C. F. Ditto
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Himburgh
Altona
Bordeaux
Bankfort
Maine
Petersburg
Vienna
Trieste
Madrid
Cadiz
Bilboa
Barcelon
Seville
Gibraltar
Genoa
Malta
Venice
Naples
Bahia
Palermo
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