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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 10, 1786
Page
1
The office advertises the sale of English state lottery tickets shares and chances in Dublin. It promises respectable conduct and attention to customers, claiming extensive lotteries and citing varied prize amounts. The notice urges public trust in the office and its proprietor.
No. 7 DAMR-STREMT January 59 6, B WELLS & CO. publish a notice from Lottery Commissioners warning the public not to buy uncertified instruments. They claim plans of the Society aim to suppress illicit transactions and that the voucher certifies subscriber intent, backed by legal opinions in England and Ireland.
In a fragmented passage a London to Paris to Madrid to Lime n city scene unfolds with a twelve o clock to evening inquiry. The text describes an authority asking questions in multiple languages and a suspending verdict amid an ongoing investigation with a tense public mood.
Colossi Meager Maxer announces arrival from Paris and parts with the latest fashion patterns for French and Italian stays corsets and riding stays. He thanks nobility and gentry for past commands and notes careful workmanship and exacting standards.
The message from Draper on Parliament Street announces his separation from Doug Lue’s partnership and his return to independent business. He thanks friends and the public for encouragement and asserts he will maintain a steady supply of fashionable millinery and men’s mercery goods.
A man named Tuomas Enlian, living near Essex Gate, was stabbed in the Ride by a soldier during a pursuit of another man. The wounded man, who is poor with a dependent wife and three children, appeals for public aid to cover his age and distress. The note claims the assailant fled, and mentions medical care by Dr. Bell and Surgeon White. Benefactions are urged through a local printer, with subscription requests from Guild members and others.
The obituary notes the family gathering at a local pub to honor James Reilly. It records that he lived a long life, with friends and relatives paying respects in a quiet farewell scene. Further details are scarce in the fragment.
An ornate 19th century notice lauds a New Building shop at No. 12 as offering elegant apparel and ready made shirts and linens. It highlights convenience for gentlemen and families and promises quality goods to earn public approval and patronage.
An itemized historic listing describes Ruth Lidg offerings of pickled oysters Dutch pickled herrings split peat and various cheeses including Cheddar Gloucester and Cheshire. It notes items like London Porter and ale while praising Margaret Moore for her faithful service and promising a continued conscience in trade.
The obscure document notes the Society for Release and Relief of poor confined debtors granting about five pounds weekly to keep debtors at sea while occasionally freeing some debtors on compromise. It states the society’s books are open for information at Mr Casty No 4 Canell Street and invites benefactions from members.
An advertisement from a Dublin based planning and engraving service seeks noble and gentry patrons for architectural plans surveys and estimates. It promises clear intelligible drawings to save cost and improve execution while stressing caution and uncertainty in practice and inviting commands to K. S. for attention.
Near Abbey Street, Stafford Street, a dealer offers a variety of mineral waters in orderly parcels, with certificates of the season of billing included. The seller promises careful labeling to prevent mistakes and mentions repairs money in lower Beives.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a whiskey, Botany, Eight Acres, a garden, and names like Pilon and Mike but lacks coherent facts or events to form a full summary. The readable items suggest a local notice or advertisement with scattered place names and entities but no clear action or outcome.
A report from Dublin and Belfast notes two vessels wrecked near Cable off Youghal with only two survivors. The Pitt, capt Neilly of Belfast, is believed lost with crew members in debt who allegedly aided the tale to extort money. The Hibernian, capt Doyle, from Passage laden with beef butter and pork for London, wrecked off Tramore with ten crew dead. Bodies of captain and mate reportedly washed ashore amid salvage efforts.
His Grace the Lord Lieutenant named the following gentlemen High Sheriffs for the year Donough OBrien Cratloe Clare and James Aebuckle Maryvale Down. The piece discusses reforms, policing, and thanks to officials, plus a note on a theft recovery and charity receipts. Births noted for Charles Francis Sheridan’s wife.
Elegant and striking likenesses in miniature and crayons offered at a low price. The artist, young and repeatedly applying for rights, aims to prove abilities to the public. No. 129 Capel Street above 5 Doors Mary’s Abbey.
Henry Whitestone announces a large well furnished stock of accout books for counting houses and shops. He offers new sets at reduced prices due to paper and stationery costs, with wholesale and retail options under his own inspection in the best manner.
Free cattle movement to Dublin via Cloncurry Gate upon producing licenses from Kinhegad or Newcastle. Customs and gate rules appear relaxed for goods bought in Hyda. Descriptions praise quality, with notes on pricing, but garbled text questions legality and public trust.
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