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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 17, 1816
Page
2
The court heard Francis Johnson describe a planned arson against his Belfast home in February. Witnesses linked James Park John Doe and others to a conspiracy to burn Johnson’s house, with oaths taken to keep plans secret and a violent rampage ending in explosions and injuries.
The jury found James Dickson and James Park guilty of conspiracy and John Magill John Dee and Joseph Madden party to the attack on Mr Johnsons house. They were recommended to mercy as the trial spanned from morning to night with a crowded court. Witnesses described Madden and Dickson amid testimonies on character and involvement.
Report of arrivals and movements of ships and crews at distant ports including New Providence Archangel Bethlehem Madeira Antigua Jamaica and Shetland with vessels such as the Jamey Rosa Betsey Brisset Briggs and William and Anna. mentions fishing vessels and expected ships returning to port with several names and routes.
In Templemore at Instart Fosiah Crampton family welcomes a daughter. In Bellevue County Tipperary George W Biggs and Mrs Wilson announce the birth of a daughter. In Cabir conlieh County Limerick a son and a daughter arrive. In Cork Lady Jones Morris townshend notes a daughter born, tallying several recent additions.
John Wyler of Newcrow and Thomas Mirret the thread maker wed Miss Anne Williamaan of Cormiwarket in Sycamore Alley Friends Meeting House Me Major General Preys Fiull aged Seth years was present on passage from Aumaiea where he had been aware time capdowedd on the Stak at Phone Isaud. Mrs Hull widow of the General died in Jamaica on the Sch at November hast
On Saturday died at Dirber aged 84. The article notes the venerable weathered caretaker and mentions surviving partners and relatives with references to Mrs Gackut and Mr Gaskers. The text references a Queenly visit and annual customs connected to illness and bread, with mentions of Mrs horas er arts and Lesuber Lineglashiec.
A fragmented notice lists final and exami nations for debtors and assignees across Dublin, Antrim, Meath, and Tipperary. Creditors and agents including Greene, George Wharton, Brophy, M Dermot, and Rooney are noted with names of assignees and locations such as Leanders and Dominick Street. The document references examinations, dividends, and bankruptcy terms to occur tomorrow.
Acuavar 37, Bent per tp 4d 16d. Mutton per do 4d GA. Wheat bag 20 at 34 to 35? Pork per bar 33st. 85. Fresh Butter bid 19d. Potato data 0d 6d. Potatoes per weight 6d 6d. Barley per 36 per.
The report notes broad wheat barley and oats trading with higher prices in the Scotch and Morpeth markets. Wheat ranged around 4 44d to 4 88d per unit, barley 2 44d to 2 74d, oats up to 26s, with beans and peas listed. Morpeth reports limited castle supply but strong lamb and mutton demand.
The August 12 issue from Pwr Head Dublin records arrivals and dispatches including Gelderd Bour teaix Hawk Kamerton and Waterford Unbridge Packet with passengers aboard Holyhead Richmond Paysage boat and Liverpool arrivals. Also notes Holyhead Willington Paysage boat and Chichester Facet mail movements. High water table and English mail dispatches listed.
A London Dublin printer at 19 Parr's Street advertises subscription options in advance for town and country readers. Rates include nine pence per month, one shilling ten pence for six months, and twelve months for six shillings, with various regional terms and a note about the Dupuy juvenile publication.
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