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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 10, 1791
Page
1
In a Dublin postscript the Roman Catholic inhabitants of Kerry submit to Lord Lieutenant General and Governor of Ireland their loyalty. They request magnanimity from Parliament and declare abhorrence of foreign influence. Kenmark and Gerard Teahan sign for Roman Catholic inhabitants of Keeny.
On Monday evening villagers celebrated the Coast of King's Beach ruling with bonfires and toasts at Carefreth and Alderman Andrewa’s Arcraft Aout. Early Tuesday a timber-yard fire at Mr Hatterell’s prompted swift aid from Alderman James and Sheriff Norton. Justice Bennett is reported gravely ill at his Merion Street home. News from Londonderry notes the Chamber of Commerce backing a navigable link between the Foyle and Rough Swoly. A réflexion on Ireland’s ancient learning contrasts past and present industry and arts, with Mr Palmer noting debt relief for the poor.
The theatre scene shines with WiLD Oats as a premier novelty and the manager’s lively offer. The Singh of Berguapy, a highly esteemed attraction, is touted to return next Wednesday with splendor and public appeal in London.
The Peter Street theatre hosts its farewell entertainment tonight after a week of popular amusements featuring Captain Cook. The article also notes a royal marriage, praising the Duke of York and expressing respect for the royal family, with commentary on succession and potential matches. It mentions military movements under Lord Cornwallis and Tippoo’s forces, logistics, forage shortages, and the Maharlta troop junction, alongside several marriage notices from Dublin and Wexford communities.
The twenty fourth day drawing lists numbers recorded as No 14258 1030col No 332 4653 19337 100l each No 2495 16995 36777 60l each No 3396 11192 12414 303927 75l each No 2606 641 gloo 11506 13542 28090 31763 32948 20l each Twenty fifth day drawing shows No 6930 10376 27254 373615 Gol each No 1730 £1068 25857 28232 36421 291 each No 826 6982 10489 18619 23715 23754 24859 25552 26521 37861 agi tack
An abstract details quantities and prices for corn grain and flour in Dublin and surrounding liberties from November 26 to December 3 in 179%. It defines measurement standards for barrels and stones, listing barley, rye, peas, beans, oats, flour, wheat, and stating conversion rates for a barrel of wheat from flour and oats to stones.
A brief government notice lists corn price per barrel under parliamentary authority. JOHN MOORE, Register Core Retucas, is attached to the publication.
A widow and her helpless family, left destitute by the husband’s death, appeal to benevolent readers. Reluctant to publicize themselves, the note invites those willing to help to obtain full details from the printer, as faithful Christians and neighbors are urged to assist.
An elderly servant in failing health asks the humane and charitable to interpose benevolence and avert the misery of want for his wife and many children. Small donations will be gratefully received and vouched for by the printer to attest to the truth of the appeal.
The Excise Office Dublin announces a reward of one hundred pounds for the discovery and conviction of the perpetrators of a fire and felonious act at the LeviTief House of Abraham Morgan in Baltinourney parish. The reward applies to any successful apprehension within four months, with special pardon considerations for informants. By Order of the Commissioners VAUN MONTGOMERY, Dublin, December 1791.
The Lord Lieutenant issues a free pardon promise to any of the involved in the outrage and felony described in the advertisement except those in custody or who actually set fire to the House of Abraham Morgan. It urges accomplices to reveal others so they may be convicted. Command by His Excellency R. Hobart.
A late Irish proclamation promises free pardons to those who reveal accomplices in a violent outrage, except the attacker(s) whose blows fractured William Lumsden’s skull. It also outlines annual vellum, parchment, and paper duty management and pricing by the Commissioners in charge.
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