Political Strife in United States Deepens as News Arrives
The Dublin Journal notes rising opposition to Mr. Maison in the United States and a New England mood that may hinder the General Administration. It reports British plans for fresh troops to aid Gen. Drummond, American retreats to Sackett's Harbour, and tensions along the Atlantic coast and Chesapeake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillyhead
Chester
Balifiz
Maison
United States
New England
Usian
Nian
Brown
Drummond
Halifax
James Yeo
Sackett'’s
Bissel
Fort Erie
Chesapeake
Baltimore
New York
Savannah
Canada
Congress
America
Chauncey
Lake Onario
Riot in the Theatre Provokes Public Reflection
An 19th century account recalls a major theatre riot in the city sparked by a refused encore. It contrasts a historical Sheridan’s Theatre riot from fifty years prior with current unrest over perceived insults and political provocation. The piece critiques the crowd’s demand for public apology over a dancing dog and decries mob humiliation of a gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihabhanta Boas
Sheridan
Smockalley
Theatre Royal disturbance during Richard the Third
A Saturday evening failed aerial disruption at Theatre Royal with a small crowd. Last night, tumult increased during the play Richard the Third with Mr Huntly as Richard and Mr Rock acting as manager substitute. The audience demanded Mr Jones, but he did not appear and the stand in was not heeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Royal
Richard the
Huntly
Rgchard
Pinvon
Mu. Jones
Jines
Afr
Rock
Theatre in Turmoil Over Mr Jones Refuses Hearing
An unruly crowd at the Theatre Royal erupts as Mr Jones declines to appear and Buck and Rock fail to secure a hearing. Portraits of damage include torn seats, broken lamps, chandeliers, and timber hurled from boxes into the orchestra. Sheriffs intervene as soldiers are briefly stationed. curtain falls with the house cleared and several arrests rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Cuatody
Buck
Streom Usly
Hostiliey Agaion
Theatre Royal
Tay
Jones
Bondy
Rack
Sheriffs Smith
Fleming
Mr. Rock
O. P. Dot
Theatre-Royal Apology For Recent Discontent 1814
The Proprietors of the Theatre-Royal appeal to the public after recent discontent. They state Manager Rock failed to obtain a hearing and explain that during Lord Lieutenant visits no public announcements are made from the stage. They hope a liberal public will forgive any perceived neglect and protect their property. December 21, 1814.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre-Royal
Rock
Theatre riot over Jones at the cabinet of 1814
Rioters forced the theatre to abandon the performance after the Lord Mayor and sheriffs failed to summon Mr. Jones. The audience demanded Jones amid shouting and vandalism, with later disturbances continuing the next night as police restored order and a party member was jailed then released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Jones
Trial and tempest mark Dublin court and Irish coast
The Court of King's Bench ruled in favor of the Bankers Company over Bankrusney in a long trial against Lord French. A ship off Ireland's Eye, the Octavio, endured a perilous rescue by Messrs King and Dyas after distress signals, with cargo losses and salvage duties reported. A Carlingford boat wreck near Skerries cost the owner two hundred pounds, but three others escaped. A hurricane struck on Friday, causing widespread damage in the town, roofs, and streets. seven horses perished, and the mail ordeal continued. The Shannon and Fergus rivers overflowed their beds, flooding districts and destroying livestock, while providence spared a family and a few horses from total collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
King’ Bench
Bankrusney
Lord French and Co
Iun
Gaulliot
Octavio
Cerlingford Cabere
Dublin
Ireland
Mesars
King
Dyas
Baldoyle
Carlingford
Skerries
Rosa Walsh
Ennis
N. W
Yeaverday
Providence
Mate
Shannon
Fergus
Privateer Alert Off Waterford Hints Risks At Sea
Vice-Admiral Sawyer reports an enemy privateer schooner off the Cork coast and advises Waterford masters to sail carefully as winds push the privateer eastward. The weather may have hindered revenue cutters from sailing while notices list bank stock prices and public loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
Cork
Edw. Courtenay
Chamber of Commerce of
Waterford
Trent
Cork Harbour
Sia
H. Bawyer
F. Courtenay
Chamber of Commerce
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Westminster Hall
Brogham
Daira Stoces
Wea
Grand Canal
Ditto
Royal Canal
LEE Do
Jo. Sock
Ball
Office Lybh
Per— Treas
Gover
Cauiudi
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