22 Apr 1790
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 22, 1790
Page
1
A fragmentary verse tribute salutes Napper Tandy and Lord Henry, praising patriotism and reform. It mocks political figures, celebrates freedom, and envisions a mob rule guiding electors with theatrical caricature and satire.
Notice announces a water supply project by Fountaine for the use of the poor. Phases listed include Stephen's greens opposite Grafton street and other locations such as Meering-house Vaid and Lazor's hill. Readable faces are reminded by those legally responsible to preserve the notice. Signed by Richard Sladwell, secretary.
IP OFFICE Dublin invites sealed proposals to manage ramp duties with bedding parchment dimensions per hundred. Specs include whole skins by 37 inches by 36 inches, 25 inch by 12 inch, quarter skins, and square inches. Proposals due by May day with security for contract conditions.
Poftscript from Dublin reports no more levees at the Castle with attendance by order on Tuesdays and Saturdays from eleven to two. Thursdays will handle military business at eleven. Committees of Crotexne and the Body of Faranonngne meet daily to conduct elections and preserve rights and commercial interests at No 6 Eustace Street, offering assistance for civic purposes.
The report describes post poll results for Swords with John Beresford and General Eyre Maffey declared elected, Wicklow town members chosen, and Maryborough representatives elected without opposition. It notes discussions on Dublin city politics, Napper Tandy critiques, Kildare electors' preferences, and local municipal outcomes amid a broader call for parliamentary new members. It mentions vessels leaving harbor, and a volcanic mountain sighting near Killarney amid weather-driven movements.
The Dublin Sheriffs and Commons adjourned the meeting to elect a Chief Magistrate. After a contentious ballot Alderman Henry Howison was chosen Lord Mayor with 81 votes to 33, and the instrument of return sent to the Lord Lieutenant for approval. The process mirrored a prior case involving Alderman Barre and other Aldermen under similar circumstances.
A Dublin letter dated December 17 1782 denounces Henry Glyn Esq a candidate in a city election. It attacks his repeal stance and seeks to expose his alleged vanity and political weakness, citing Flood and public papers as evidence of his true motives and public reception.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bully at Kilmainhan in a royal team and a cornet named J Joun. References to Robert Be, Richard Beoyre, and a described desire for voicing a claim or status. The passage is incomplete and hard to parse for concrete facts or a clear incident.
Sporting Intelligence from the Curragh on a Saturday in April reports entries and outcomes for two year old events. It lists horses including Mr. Shea's g. Hope and Mr. Bayly's t, with results noting a Shark by Me, Hamilton's b. f by Leonidas and a fat 100-gain tally.
Entries listed for King Plate events at Tarfiny with weights for age and a mix of four and three year olds. Horses include Marea ane qi West, Duchess of Leinster, Caden, St Bringer, Honest Tom, Lady Emily, Atalanta, and Morgan, among others. Races span Thursday April 22 and Friday April 23 with heats and placed owners such as Mr Dennie, Mr Conolly, Mr Eyre, and Mr Hamilton.
March 1 1790 notice warns persons telling spirits by Hetil and pawn-brokery figures to renew their lives with the Combittiore of Police or face penalties by law. The document orders denial of notification rights if renewal is not completed by the stated day.
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