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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 20, 1787
Page
2
A proclamation records that authorities will mobilize high constables and watch to curb riotous crowds on Sunday the 16th, promising strict apprehension of those damaging windows or property and disturbing peace, with vessels seized and prosecuted under the law.
Police warnings report widespread depredations in the vicinity of the metropolis. A number of persons cut hollies and shrubs to raise money for drink and idleness during holidays. The act carries a fine of up to five pounds with half to the informer and half to the parish. Commissioners announce enforcement and orders to arrest anyone found with trees or shrubs without a proper account of ownership. Local constables are directed to bring offenders before divisional magistrates.
In pursuance of Parliament last session I give notice I will on Saturday December 3 draw from a box the number for a loan debenture bearing four percent interest to reach the principal sum of 560. The fate of the sum will be set on the 28th January and a numerical list of numbers printed. Treasury Chamber December 1727. H T Clemens, Dep Rec Gen.
On Monday night November 19 and morning November 20 a violent break-in occurred at the Archbishop of Dublin’s palace in Kevin freer. James Gardiner, the Forter, and Margaret Tighe, the housemaid, were murdered, and an attempt was made to burn the palace. A reward of one hundred pounds sterling is offered by Robert Lord Archbishop of Dublin for the apprehension and conviction within six months of the offender or offenders, with payments to informers and prosecution costs covered. Dated Dublin Castle November 26, 17 7. His Excellencies promise royal favor to those aiding in bringing culprits to justice.
Notice of terms for term of years on houses in Smock Alley and Temple area. Harrourt Street address given for application to Richard Daly Dublin. Ad says vaults and dwelling houses suitable for mercantile or public business with small yearly rent.
Property to be sold features a time fee simple of a well circumscribed estate in Meath County. Land includes a large residence and fertile lands near a market town, leased at yearly rental terms with certain exceptions. Application to grant lease cited with attorney reference Abbeyte, Te us Rentiol vy.
Decree proceedings under Wissorty Court in Ireland set a sale date for the Defendants’ interest in Lough Wl and Langhall lands in Acdagh Barony Longford. The auction, to be held at two o’clock in the afternoon at the King's fans in Dublin, will offer the whole or a part of the property to the highest bidder. A rent roll and details are available at No. 48 Jervis Street for prospective purchasers.
A court ordered public sale in Kingstown Dublin listings for the town and lands of Corryglats in Longford and multiple townships in Wellmeath. The ad cites executors Henry Upton and James Hare, with purchase money deposits and adjourned dates from 1739 to 1937, detailing sale terms and attorneys.
53 acres of prime ground near the Grind Canal in County Kildare to be sold. Premises held by William Sherlock for the life of the current occupant Mayo. Applications to Robert Warren or Mr John Allen, with sale entries on Saturdays only.
County of Meath advertises the leasehold estate known as Drewstown House and Demesne, about 259 acres of meadow and fattening grounds with offices, a fruitery, pine, peach, vine and greenhouse, in thorough repair. Arthur Quin to attend premises. for further particulars apply to Hector Graham at the Common Pleas Office, Dublin.
Notice to persons owning carriages to register within fourteen days after the ninth of March 1787. Failure to register incurs a twenty pound penalty. Authorities warn that orders will be filed to prosecute noncompliant carriage owners. VAUN Montgomery signs as official.
Fragmentary OCR describes a parcel called CASLIL TOWN between Bo and g Acres near Arhboy Market Low n. The dwelling is described as newly built with a corveriert Olice and reception setup for 6 Cem. Names include Mie Uli ov Piers Mo Piers and Charles Aynie. Sparse location details remain unclear.
Lord Lieutenant and Council publish a reward for apprehension and conviction of those involved in a malicious murder near Banitsy Cork and a separate potato tythe theft, with pardon for the discoverer, inviting peace officers to aid in the inquiry, dated Dublin December 1787.
By Lords Justices and General Governors of Ireland a proclamation names Cork Rathcormack Millstreet and Midleton in Cork. Ardfer Kerry Tralee Kilflynn Milltown Dingle and Dingle as counties Kerry and Limerick towns. Kilkenny Gearan Breithfod Durrow and Newmarket as Kilkenny towns for General Sessions of the Peace.
A royal proclamation from Antrim Bellamont Mount Cashell and officials demands capture of those who destroyed turnpike gates on the Dublin to Malahide road and burglarized gatekeepers houses. A reward of one hundred pounds is offered for the first three successful prosecutions with a royal pardon for later discoverers before November first.
A royal proclamation from the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland offers a fifty pound reward for the capture and conviction of any person involved in assaulting Benjamin Friend and in the cruel maiming of his cows in Carerconlith, County Limerick. The document warns vigilant pursuit and promises pardon to unmasked accomplices, dated Dublin January 22, 1697.
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