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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 16, 1820
Page
3
Fragmented OCR presents names and phrases about a parliamentary oratory event with unclear context. It references individuals such as Raley, HICCUIMER, and Richard Gun Seg and mentions AHS Tas and SAMU. the passage is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a London Dublin life insurance operation with named trustees and officials. It mentions policies on life, annuities, and annual savings, with references to offices and agents. The readable parts indicate a formal company notice from a life insurance department.
Police intelligence details a bold theft at Captain Thompson’s residence 30 Upper Baggot Street with valuables including clothing, plate, notes, and promissory papers valued near 500. Officers Lynch and Macartney traced clues, arrested Edward Heery and two others, recovered several items, and continued pursuit. Separate police actions in Temple Bar and Donabate involved seizing ledgers, identifying a wider conspiracy among tradesmen and carpenters to fund a criminal device, with further trials upcoming.
A daring and poorly planned escape attempt at the depot ends with guards and convicts in a tense standoff. The narrative describes the risky breach attempt, seized by a guard post, and the lingering danger as authorities monitor the scene and prisoners restrain their movements.
A mass breakout at the depot saw convicts rush the inner yard aided by a chain obstacle. Guards and the depot keeper Mr Murphy fought back as inmates stormed the guard room and outer yard. Two convicts were shot dead, several soldiers wounded, and many escaped in various directions before authorities recaptured or pursued them. A soldier from the 10th Veteran Battalion died later from his wounds. Dozens of escaped convicts are listed, with a jury verdict indicting those retaken for murder of a guard.
A Huntingdon county gathering at Ye Grange, Huntingdon, honors Sir Rivwell and discusses the recent elections. Lord Sendes presides as toasts extol the King, Queen, and peace, with mixed remarks on policy and allegiance. A long address critiques the late election and emphasizes constitutional loyalty amid party tensions. A ship from Conestoga and returning travelers are briefly noted.
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