11 Dec 1787
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 11, 1787
Page
1
The readable fragment references Dublin Castle and Lords Justices with mentions of dates or events though the text is garbled and incomplete, making a precise summary difficult. It appears to allude to official action or proclamation involving high authorities and specific days.
Offical notices from Dublin Castle direct recruiting officers abroad to send returns and state of parties. The Lord Mayor and city guilds convene near Beat of Drum at the Vollel to discuss the copper coin issue. Date December 7 1787. Signed by Molesworth Greene secretary.
A prospectus announces a new six volume edition of Voltaire's Writings, with twenty volumes entirely new and a collection of original letters. It promises a high quality edition with notes by experts, extra portraits, and an extensive range of unpublished materials related to Voltaire and Rousseau. The work aims to elevate literature in multiple languages and will be printed on new paper with an elaborate layout. Publisher details and address are given for subscriptions and orders.
A damaged 18th century advertisement notes London Pox remedies offered by Austin Lane, Dustin Lane, and others at No. 44 Little Street with prices per dozen and lamp lighting assurances, promising prompt attention to all orders and satisfaction on Gentlemens Lamps.
NR Woollen Drapery and Mens Mercery announces removal from Essex Street to No 25 Parliament Street. New stock includes London superfine cloths Florentines Lutherines and fancy waiticoating. Lease terms and sale options offered. application via Henry Cruilie at No 27 Parliament Street.
Nursery and Seedsman Edward Bray advertises a large collection of Dutch flower roots and seeds from Amsterdam and Elizabeth, including Red Roe, White and Blue Hyacinth, Snowdrops, Jonquils, Daffodils, and various conifer and shrub seedlings. It notes reduced prices and invites inquiries, listing numerous plant varieties and root stock.
A fragmented 4787 police notice from John Skee, secretary, describes a murder case and the pursuit of suspects. It mentions Silver Water, a railing, a fiddle, a dog, a stool, and a chisel alongside references to human safety and immediate notices for mansioners.
A quaint early notice invites friends and the public to a house gathering at Capait Street No 149 offering dinners and suppers with fine wines and London drafts. It promises well furnished rooms for entertainment and mentions Mrs Robert Smith from London as part of the offerings.
Wroly Ficke at four tens. Colles’s docket lists prizes, shares and halves. Terms include Guinea and functions, excluding ten prizes. Grax thanks supporters, promises care and full value, mentions local funds and necessary aid, and notes approved bills accepted.
Long notice from Waterford dated December 11 reports the expected arrival of Prince William Henry at Curraghmore then a city visit with planned royal compliments. The earlier Tyrone Earl rumor, Union packet details, and arrivals accompany a stream of social notes and local incidents including escapes, a duel near Euia, and a shipwreck recovery at Gowa tyirvoe.
Dublin notice states Reverend Kirwan is incapacitated by a violent indisposition and will not preach near Sunday at St Patrick's Church. The public is informed to seek updates from church officials.
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