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Fragmentary OCR text mentions Livery Stables and a payment note. Context and entities are unreadable. no verifiable events or names present.
14 Aug 1787
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 14, 1787
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Livery Stables and a payment note. Context and entities are unreadable. no verifiable events or names present.
An old edict notes that servants and journeymen must carry badges and licenses for hire within the district. Officers of the police are to enforce the order, which restricts movement and merchandise carrying to authorized persons only. The command comes from the Commissioners and is framed under the current sovereign’s authority.
The Bullion Office at the Bank of Ireland in Botrlane will open on Thursday the 16th instant from ten to two, except holidays, for purchase and cut of light Guineas or Half Guineys at the present price 41 shillings per ounce. All bringers of Guineas and Half Guineys should provide change.
An account notes that AQAXON GENTLEMAN died recently and details his work surveying several European mines along the sea coast. An able chemist in the city tested ore samples and found ounces of silver per ton, with specimens viewable at the New's heroof and related information obtainable from the above gentleman.
Dorothea Williams widow and executrix of the late James Williams of Dame Street continues the family bookselling and lottery business with the same honor and punctuality. Creditors and those with demands are asked to apply for payment, and those indebted are urged to settle. Tickets for sale include whole, halves, and rare schemes, with English prize exchange. No. 20 Darne Street, Ultace Street.
A mare described as 10 hands high with five years old and unafflicted by injuries is offered for twenty guineas and can carry light weight. inquiries at the Printer's Paving Office August 1797. A public notice states the board will receive proposals on Friday for paving the north side of Essex Bridge with pebbled work from the northward to I street, signed by order GLADWELL.
The best London Porter imported in boreles is now selling by William Austin at 14 Life y street for 35 6d per dozen. Also advertised are Whitehaven Conia and lamps, with promise of lowest terms and prompt attention for private families. Cullen Mimatone moved from Suffolk-Aregr to Grafton-street corner of Jolnflon's.
State Lottery Office issues notice that from May 1 1787 licenses will be required to operate lottery offices and sell or insure tickets. Officers warn against handling fewer than ten tickets or distributing tickets without a license, with penalties to be pursued rigorously.
A merchant on Eustace-street advertises wine and spirits for sale including belt Red and White Port at 165, Madeira, Sherry, Claret, Litto, Victoria, Sparkling Cider, and Hoghheads of old Claret and Sherry. Carr imports wines and spirits and offers lowest terms, with country packing and bill acceptance.
A neat lodge with a large garden at the front situated near the turnpike of Prumconden. Enquiries can be made at the premises or at Mr. Perce Bat Ly's in Jervrs ttregr.
A distressed youth, long deprived of light and now disabled in limbs, relies on fragile parental care and scant earnings from a father’s work as he endures hardship. An accident in a music hall grove-room led to his injury, with witnesses urged to seek truth and justice.
Dublin merchants announce the import of ladies habit hats in white and fancy colours, along with white ostrich feathers and patent sea hats. The notices mention Mary Clements and Mary Ennis continuing the business at the same premises, with officers sworn in.
Tuesday arrived two English mails with updates from Brandeburgh and Berlin. An army of 25,000 to oppose Holland will begin movements mid August. Dispatches describe cartouches and provisioning. Fleich the privy counsellor of finances accompanies the army as quartermaster general. General de Mollendorf is named commander in chief.
From Utrecht August 5 and Hague reports describe a significant extremist mobilization at Woerden with well-equipped artillery. Details of the Zaefdyk action show five killed and sixteen wounded, including Major Sayscart and Lt Coloned Eipel. Zealand rejects foreign mediation while mediation by the Stadtholder is contemplated. Troop dispositions near Zeyst and Utrecht show fewer casualties for the home troops in the latest clash.
A New York write describes an Independence Anniversary oration in London with praise for war feats and seafaring heroism. Admiralty held a full board with two frigates placed on the Halfpay List, and four 42 gun frigates contracted at Whitby for rapid completion. Details cover the Duke of York's York estate, its park, river, and English furnishings, plus Royal apartments and a vast Canopy destined for Windsor and the Heir Apparent installation.
A court martial at Kington St Vincent on February 14 1787 tries Ensign Purefoy of the 66th Regiment after he challenged Major Roper. Details describe a tense dispute over alleged improper conduct towards Lieutenant Johnhone and a daughter, and a resignation demand. Several duels prior and related incidents are noted, with testimonies and local officers involved.
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