13 Apr 1790
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 13, 1790
Page
1
In Castle Aarcis 17 1790 no more levees at the Castle Hild. Lord Lieutenant will give audience on Tuesdays and Saturdays from eleven to two. On Thursdays military business to be transacted at eleven.
Mr Mahon respectfully informs friends and the public of a benefit on Tuesday May 4 featuring an opera and park. Performers include Mr Bowden, Mr J Kelly, and Mr George. Boxes via Mr Mara at the Theatre and tickets from Mr Mahon, No 6 Mauncagu-ter.
A Dublin paper notes Mr Talbot's strong parliamentary prospects despite youth, cites support from Lord Mayor and others, and reports on war fears in London. It mentions harbour projects near the Liffey, road works near Dolphin's Bank, and preparations for electing a Newcastle borough MP. It also highlights Countess of Westmorland’s support for silk makers and critiques Mr G-’s stance on witches and public order. The piece covers theater crowds, local advertisements, and charitable donations.
In a quarter day meeting of the Barbee Surgeons Guild of St Mary Magdalin, Mr Irefiam Cregg refused to put a resolution opposing any Chief Magistracy candidate involved in police law. After harangues and an adjournment, efforts to eject him failed and the Corporation adjourned to a later date.
An obituary from Oporto notes the death on March 16 of Richard St George, 42, MP for Charleville, Inspector General of Recruits, and former Lt. Col. of the 5th Dragoon regiment. Described as noble, generous, and fearless, his life blends military merit with humane compassion. His wife Mrs St George arrived in the city and mourners, including troops, paid him military honors at the water. A birth and two deaths are also recorded, including Mrs Bridget Seaver.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland announces that royal commands dissolve the prorogued Parliament. The Lords Spiritual and Temporal and the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses of the House of Commons are discharged from meeting on June 5 next. Issued at Dublin Castle on April 8, 1790, by Robert Hobart.
By the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland a royal proclamation declares the Parliament dissolved and to meet in Dublin on the 26th of May next. Writs will be issued to summon the assembly, with attendance of Prelates, Peers, and realm leaders, under royal license.
The text states a promissory note dated Monday in November 1790 and payable on June 1, 1798 without discount. It is signed by order of the managers and directors CHR and R. DEEY as secretaries.
The STATE LOTTERY OFFICE announces public sale days for granting certificates to holders of the 1789 Vickers lottery. Sessions run Tuesday March 23 from eleven to one, and continue weekly. Lifts will be prepared in numerical order from 1 to 20 000 and 29 001 to 40 008. Signed by CHR. and R. DERY, Secretaries.
A long Dublin style notice lists meetings by location and date across Antrim Down Armagh Tyrone Fermanagh Mayo Louth Leitrim Longford Cork Carlow Clare Waterford and other counties to appoint linen cloth inspectors. It requires listing names and residences of three persons per county who are qualified, and two more from grouped counties to serve for one year, contingent on prior quantities of cloth sold or manufactured.
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