09 Jul 1789
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 09, 1789
Page
1
A terse Dublin postscript notes a fund dated July 8 171g. The fragmentary text provides no further actions, names, or locations beyond the capital and date, offering a slight glimpse into an auxiliary financial reference in the period.
Advertises fashionable ladies and gentlemen clothing in London import colors and light fabrics at reduced ready money terms. Notes related legal change for Lord Fitzgibbon, and mentions Marquis of Buckingham health, Dublin corporation address, and various Dublin riots, robberies, and local incidents with brief dates and places.
The Kis Majesty Commissioners plan a spring start on the bridge project while navigation remains unharmed until late next year. A broad critique targets rising labor costs and market obstruction plaguing commerce, with calls for state controlled provision pricing and wholesale rates. Also notes shipping arrivals from Rotterdam and praise for the Sophia and theatre performances with Lionel and Clarissa and Comus.
Sporting intelligence notes early heats for five and six year old horses with weights and purses. Hippomence leads Sturdy in three mile heats while St Catherine and Coquette contest age classes. A dispute over the plate remains after the third beat with Kitty and Paymatter also running in the three mile heats.
The piece records the presentation of Rev Mr Homan as Guraré after twenty years service with a costly tea tray from W Keen, plus the appointment of Rev Brodrick to the Treassship of Cloyne by the Bishop. It notes aid to prisoners, marriages in Cork and Waterford, and deaths in Waterford Colback street, Granab Ferry, Richmond, Carlow, including Maurice Lyons and Miss Phebe Carleton.
An ancient advertised remedy boasts immediate ease for head complaints and nervous revival, claiming to alleviate drowsiness sleepiness and giddiness. It markets aromatic Cephalic Snuff, its use recommended to counteract common snuff’s stomach harm, sold by J Magee on College Green.
Twenty Thousand pounds for Seves Guintas informs friends and customers that tickets and stamped shares are available in a London area lottery. It cites past winnings, lists several large prizes and purchasers, and urges immediate purchase to save money before draw dates. The notice attributes success to Mr Nicholson and warns against misleading competitors.
Races at Hillborough feature age group plates from 4 to 6 years with weight conditions and entries due Monday. The Royal Corporation of Horse-breeders in Dow County announces events, purses, and conditions, including a 50 guinea Governor's Plate and a 30 guinea Sweepstakes, with Francis Buckle disqualified from riding for two years and barred from Maze and Downy trick venues.
An auction to be held on Thursday the 6th of July at twelve o clock at Garraway's Coffee-house London offers the capital and complete copper-plate calico printing works at Phippsdridge near Mitcham and Morton. Included are a dwelling house offices coach houses stabling and 16 acres of land with bleaching grounds in several lots held on long leases with ground rent five shillings per year. Viewing and tickets available from Messrs Skinner and Dyes and at the sale place with details and plans.
Officials in Dublin announce six thousand pounds from his majesty for a bridge linking the north and south sides of the city opposite Batchelor's Lane. Proposals for the stone cutters’ work must be sealed and delivered to the Custom-house by July 19.
Dispatch of the mail for England planned for tonight at 11 30 and again tomorrow at midnight. The notice lists vessels and passenger names including St Ann Motto Oporto and Rotterdam cargoes. Passenger names appear with Parkgate and Earl Charlemont and Elverpood listed among seven collier ships.
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