Paris News Summary of Royal Assembly and Diplomatic Dispatches
Extracts from Paris Brest and Brussels letters dated Jan 25 to Feb 3 describe preparations for a secret royal assembly in Versailles with the king’s brothers and nobles, the Queen of the Two Sicilies missing due to pregnancy, and officials reporting on Vergennes and de Rayneval. Also notes on D Aiguillon voyage, Brabant disturbances, and colonial dispatches.
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Paris
Dijon
Versaille
Corps Diplomatique
Kknefa
Gesard
de Rayneval
Versailles
Holland
M. de Vergénnes
United Provinces
Brest
D’aiguillon
Monheut Leffone
India
Mauritius
Louvain
Flanders
Augusta
Chatham County
North America
Pou Royal
Jamaica
John Ross
Geneva
Switzerland
France
Italy
Extraordinary lottery and House of Commons debate notes
The report blends a lottery prospectus offering prizes for one guinea with a detailed Dublin House of Commons session recount. It covers a drawing begun Monday, ticket tiers, and potential returns, then shifts to parliamentary proceedings on Sir Elijah Impey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and hearings. The piece notes prices, timelines, and the debate’s tonal shifts, including references to Sir Elijah Impey and Dublin affairs.
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Trureway
Whale House
Hastings
St. John
Dempster Rose
Elijah Impey
Elijah
Warhol
Ireland
Brancie
Dundss
William Dolben
Patterson
Sheridan
Meath
Prines
Ethance
Bitheri
Dhe
Eyegeolaen Land Navigations
Kerry
Dublin
Thomas Todd Faulknekong
Thomas Todd
Stock Prices and Bond Listings from a 1926 Ledger
A fragmented financial snippet shows stock and bond entries with various terms like per cent, India Stock, Old Arm, New Navy Excheq, and Oak Sea Stock. The text lists rates, percentages, and item codes such as 3 per Ct, 4 per Ct, 5 per Ct, and references to banks and scrip.
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Oak Sea Stock
The Whole Art of Fencing by James Uivenwood
Dublin printers announce The Whole Art of Fencing or the Science of the Small Sword compiled by James Uivenwood of the Custom House. Dedicated by permission to the Duke of Rutland Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Nine years in production, revised and enlarged to align with the present system, offering essential instructions and general directions for learners of all levels.
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T. Byunt
Parliament-street
Duke of Rutland
Ireland
James Uivenwood
Customhouse
Lent Preachers Appointed for Parish Church in Dublin
On March 2 1787 the Archbishop appoints Lent preachers for the Parish Church of St Beidger in Dublin. February 23 Rev John Gaft Archdeacon of Glandelagh and curate of St James Dreyphne among others named. prayers to begin at eleven. Good Friday service led by John Lyon curate of Bridget's. other prebendaries listed.
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Dallin
Tobacco Duties Debate and Committee of the Whole
The session debated tobacco taxation with calls for a committee to review public money usage. Arguments favored lowering duties to six pence to curb smuggling and boost revenue, citing past import data and impact on trade, with officials noting port restrictions and potential increases in excise enforcement. The House adjourned to continue on Monday.
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Denis Brown
Ee Commissioners of
Implie
Browne
Edad Newenhairry
Kingdon
Beresford
Pendinterry
Corry
France
Netherlands
House
House of Lords
Seed Ware House and Garden Seeds Ad
James Reilly announces lands from England and Holland offer a general assortment of garden and flower seeds. He invites public support, promises fair terms and ready money, with notes on seeds like vetches buckwheat sainfoin and red clover arriving. A gardener of best character will be heard in February 1787.
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Peppard
James Reilly
England
Holland
London fashion ad touts half dress and under garments
From London this day a London seller announces fashionable department wares for ladies and gentlemen. The notice claims best superfine cloths and garments in a chosen variety with emphasis on birthday colors and supporting outfits. Dated February 5th 198.
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London
Nicholas Troy
Wooker-Draper
Parliament-Street
Revival of Barbaric Theatres Toward Genteel Prose
A fragmented critique explores a shift in theatre culture toward a refined public Manner, contrasting nobility dominated venues with provincial stages. It laments ignorance, praises elegant sentiment, and warns of declining moral quality amid revivals and spectator appetites.
Theatrical Triumphs And Political Notes In Dublin
A crowded theatre applauds Mrs. Raw Sord in Janet role as Clinch and Wroughton entertain with Farce and Comedy. Dublin reports discuss Portuguese-Madrid treaties, Irish budget duties on wine, and a Crown drawing room at the Castle. Births marriages and deaths listed amid social chatter and port deliveries from Bilboa and Youghal.
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Raw Sord
Janr
Lion Bt
Wroughton
Piton
Porto
Birmingham
Great Britain
Isa
Ireland
Portugal
Britain
Ana Las
Comons
Jast
France
England
Dublin
Nic Coffou
Bilboa
Bisiay
Merrion-tireer
Frederickturnel
Joseph Coke
Jin
Andrew Daly
John Prairis
Cox
Bert
Watt
Capy Chaslton
Mile Dall
Ranehigh-road
Ors Morh¢R
Minyi Patian
Youk-turet
Maberry
Gréen-Jane
Keiy
Coulton
Oulton
Av.firirich
I Haggens
Betty
Can
New England
Fon Sinha
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Londown
Fos
Baronet
Francis
Gentlerman
Exchequer
Tye
tSeigund
Darlariig
Condur
Hastngs
Halling
Mr. Pitt
Shesidan
anGerart
al- Gertian Townsend
Ise
den Piles
British Parliamentary Intelligence
House of Commons
Bank L. A
Scripp
Stock
Lot. Fick
T.ottiaordin
Dale Rice
Theo
Che Theatres
Ford
Messry i
Theaterpat
Bourdeaux
Prance
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