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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 24, 1787
Page
1
A grateful acknowledgment from 20 THY PUBLIC and Wells Nicholson No 7 to patrons for support in the late rash lottery. They announce the next February drawing, with tickets shares and chances ready for sale and note the large prize fund of 50 208 tickets. details include exchange for English tickets and forthcoming scheme.
NEYT CRIS HIB Woollen-Draper and Mens’ Mercer informs friends that he has moved from Essex-Nreet to No 26 Parliament Street. He offers London superfine cloths, cig fabrics, florentines, picripets, and luthe rines, plus a vast selection of fancy wall hangings. Also Finglasbridge cotton mills offer sale of lease interest. works new and unlike any English or Irish mills. inquiry to Henry Cwhhie No 27 Parliament Street.
NAS relocates from the Corner of Suffolk-treet to No 75 Grafton-street at the corner of Johntion's Court, expanding its premises and visibility for miniature painting services.
Imparced s in Dotdes now selling by JILIAM AUSTI at Dustin Lame Office No 4 Liffey-street. 3s 6d per dozen. Whitehaven Coals fit for Gentlemen and private families on reasonable terms. W B lamp light on lowest terms. All orders diverted as above attended to.
Cork readers report a Royal visit by Prince William Henry who reviewed garrison regiments after an address by Protestant Dissenters. A violent thunderstorm caused minor damage to the Pegasus at Cove. The Beresford cruiser Baylie aided Fanny of Corke in distress south of Mizen Head, while the brig Bleling from Cork to Belfast foundered off Turker with ten aboard. survivors were rescued by Brig Fame after twenty three hours adrift.
Fragmentary text from a 18th century Dublin item mentions funds, December 25, 17 percent? It references canal stock and loan certificates with 6 percent interest, payable 1783, and a bond or bill format. Details unclear due to garbled OCR.
An old period piece surveys Prussia Poland and England on trade, law reforms, and road works. It notes high taxes and poverty in Polish lands, silk quality problems in Northern Germany, and project efforts on the Pyrenees road for timber and naval supplies. It comments on imperial codes, legal reforms, and the caution of arbitrary change. It also lists receipts to Mr Edwards and deaths in Waterford and Lisbon society.
A night theft incident mentions an opera glass in a red leather case left in a hackney coach on the night of the 18th. A reward of one guinea is offered to the person delivering it to the printer.
An advertisement seeks a lease of a small neat newly built house with seven acres of lawn and meadow, located within five miles of Dublin on the great North Road. The house overlooks Dublin Harbour. Apply to the Printer.
An offer seeks a mortgage of four thousand pounds on an unencumbered Fee Simple estate in Efate Westmeath with clear yearly value. Applicants must contact Robert Warren, Attaincy, 29 Jervis Street, who will show the tithe heads and rental details.
A fragmented port news item lists arrivals at several ports including Glasgow Greenock and Liverpool with packets, mails and coasters. It notes no ship failures, multiple collier and coaster movements, and several sailings to Malaga Dublin Cadiz and Guernsey. Weather terms include wind, swell and high water times with a December full moon.
Three commissioners of his Majesty's Revenue declare void the licence granted to John McNamara of Sugar Manil Newry County Armagh to sell by retail strong waters. Dated at the Custom House Dublin the seventh day of December 1787. The action follows an act authorizing revocation of licences deemed improper.
A notice from Treasury Chambers Dublin dated December 8 17 7 announces a public draw on Saturday the agth of December at twelve o'clock from a box containing debenture numbers bearing four percent interest The draw aims to select numbers totaling the principal sum of 50 0501 and the interval will cease on the aith day of pinsar following A numerical list of numbers will be printed The principal will be paid on the Caid aith Day of January authored by H T Clements Deputy Registrar General
A brief record notes Dublin Castle during November 1787 under By the Excellencies Command. The entry highlights formal royal or military oversight and ceremonial directive issued from the castle. The fragment preserves a glimpse of administrative activity tied to governance or notable events.
Listings announce the Wheata Royal in Smock Alley and adjoining house with vaults for rent and the house in Temple Lane known as the Shakespeare Tavern next to the Crow Street Theatre. Suitable for mercantile or public business, terms largely negotiable and applications directed to Richard Daly at No. 176 Hanover Street Dublin.
County of Meath offers the house and land in Castletown for sale containing between 80 and 99 acres within a half mile of Athboy. The newly built house has convenient fittings for immediate reception and may include furniture, hay, and cattle. Proposals to be received by Mrs Hinto Piers and Mr Joseph Piers at Castletown before specified dates in Kilcock and Dublin.
A damaged OCR text discusses medicine and nervous ailments caused by bad delivery or hidden secrets of the heart, claim to cure with Fothergel's Grav Restorer. It mentions debauched constitutions and warnings of grave progression, claiming preparation and age-related advantages, with barrelled sale by a printer’s address.
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