Parented schemes of fraud exposed in a Dublin case
A harrowing account unfolds of a coerced marriage contract driven by a mother and daughter to profit from an elderly woman. Allegations describe manipulation, deceit, and coercion, including threats to expose the victim and arrange forged bills. The narrative traces the motive to avarice and the slow unraveling of a conspiracy from Galway to Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingeil
Blake
Mark
Dublin
MacNamara
Whyay
Galway
Mr. Blake
Mac Yamara
Mac Naimara
Maritine Tenuwn
Widow Wilkins and the Navy Officer's Claims Affair
Reading of a letter from Anthony Martin to Mrs Wilkins reveals demands for compensation tied to a failed arranged engagement. The fragment argues the officer acted from ambition and military desertion, while defending his honor and professing a legendary naval valor.
A Case of Love and Avarice in the Dublin Chronicle
In a dramatic address the counsel questions whether a marriage sought to be enforced stems from affection or avarice and social pressure. The speaker urges jurors to weigh moral grounds, the character of marriage, and the likelihood of genuine attachment, as damages are discussed and a juror is withdrawn with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Methusalem
Hydra
Ife
Sorcow
Accident Beret
Dublin Chronicle
Female fashions for April in decorative court dress and attire
Describes April fashions with two ladies in detailed garments: a count de France style white satin petticoat with silver work, crape sleeves, tucker, mantuan train in Syrian purple and blue, diamond bandeau headpiece, Mechlin lace lappets, diamond necklace, and ostrich plume. The Engurw Waretwo Daras ensemble features a round cambric dress, emerald green pelisse, satin trims, milk cordim, tassels, green satin bonnet, gloves, and Berlin cidicule in green and white satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Nutritional Nitrogen Question in Human Diets Explored
The article summarizes Magendée's experiments suggesting a nitrogenless diet cannot sustain a human or animal. It notes nitrogen in the body and that foods like sugar and fats lack azote. A dog fed sugar and water declined after about two weeks with growing illness and eye lesions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Magendee
Thompson
Unclear Fragment Suggests Animal Experiments and Potato Planting
The fragment describes dogs fed with varying foods and water showing eye and tissue degeneration with dates of effects, then shifts to a claim that late or unripe potatoes restore degenerating varieties. It references experiments and planting late seed preservation, but details are garbled and uncertain.
London Gazette War Office promotions March 22 and 23
The London Gazette lists military promotions and transfers across regiments. Changes include Lieut D P Stocock moving from half pay to lieutenant in the 4th Dragoon Guards, Capt C Tones promoted to captain of a troop in the 5th Light Dragoons, and multiple second lieutenants advancing by purchase or through half pay status across Foot, Rifles, Ceylon regiments, and artillery units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
14Th Regiment of Dragoon Guards
D. P. Stocock
14Th Foot
G. Blaquiere
Sth Regiment of Light Dragoons
C. Tones
J. O.huckley
Cornet W. Webster
Purschase
Harrison
2D Regiment of
Reynest
W. J. Cockburne
Sutherland
W.H. Mairis
Enayn
Cockburne
F. F. Vane
Purchase
Cochrane
I. Taylor
Gist
Hind
Rifle Brigade
Eusyn J. Rennell
G6th Foot
Walh
Ésclaapes
Ceylon Regiment
Aaydte
4Th
Liewant
Barver
J Belcher
James Leith
W. Reid
Royal Engineers
Office of Ordnance
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Williamson
Caddy
Withamada
Bridge
W. Duncan
Conroy
P.V. England
Close
Widow of Captain Seeks Aid for Orphans in De parted Ward
A widow of a late Commissariat department captain, who died recently, leaves ten young orphans with no funds for support. She appeals to the public for subscriptions and aid, noting her husband was a respectable merchant and freemason. Information for contributions will be received at No 7 Upper Cardiner Street, via L. Tyowas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Wilkins
Sle
Wilkine
Mikio
Peter
Commissariat Department
Hepgilon Etigen
Orrphan
L.H. Tyowas
Upper Cardiner Sreet
Dublin 5 Adverts Advise Subscriptions Rates
Printed for the Proprietors at their Office 15 Parliament Street announces subscription options with various durations and prices for Town and Country readers. Agents listed in London Edinburgh and elsewhere handle the sale and distribution of the publication.
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Dublin 5
Parliamente Street
Okneas
Goc
St. Ws. Sd
Miama
New Ton & Uo
Warwickenquare
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la Belle Assemblee
THE
London Gazette
Fice
Corps of Artillery
J. Conroy
C. Clouse
H. Blackley
USA
Bere
Cork
I Youghal
Kinsale
Limerick
Ennis
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