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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 19, 1820
Page
4
Reports detail insurrectionary activity in Huddersfield and surrounding towns with barricades, arms seizures, and arrests. Barnsley and Stirling scenes describe crowds, patrols, and searches for weapons. Greenock incident details Volunteers guarding prisoners and civilian stones during arrest drama.
A large gathering at the Sligo Court-House discussed an address of condolence to the King on his late father and congratulated the new reign. Speakers praised the departed monarchs virtues, warned against revolutionary doctrines, and urged fidelity to the constitutional, religious, and social order.
An 18th century reader would note calls for fear of God and loyalty to the King as factions threaten religious and political stability. A Galway assembly discusses elections, a Browne murder reward, and the Privy Council looming over rival Alderman and Lord Mayor selections as tensions peak.
An 12 year old milk carrier boy Brian Reilly was fatally shot by a soldier on Nass road near King Wood. The body was found after the murder as villagers, led by Mr J Fitzgerald, pursued the assailant. The soldier was captured and examined before Magistrate J Harkness. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict that the boy died from a loaded musket ball, the mother cited as involved, with trial set for June 20.
A violent attack occurred at half past ten on Monday night at the lodging of Mr. Michael Hughes in Dublin. Stones were thrown through windows as Mrs. Hughes and daughters cried out. Mrs. Hughes was severely injured in the head and may not recover. The attack is linked to enforcement duties by Hughes as a Revenue Officer against whiskey distilling. Authorities vow to pursue the culprits and bring them to punishment. In Dublin Corn Exchange market daily grain prices were reported with wheat at high and stable quotes, and other commodities listed.
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