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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 19, 1785
Page
1
The notice from Dublin Castle dated June 3 1785 states there will be Sunday levees at the Castle until further notice. The message indicates regular public access on Sundays with unspecified exact hours.
The Theatre Royal Smock Alley presents a varied bill this evening featuring Fair Penitent with cast including Mr Aikin, Lothario, Mr Halroan, Hort, Mrs Pope and Califa, with Younge. Supporting roles include Mr Henderson, Mes Sparks and others in a notable program.
An early 20th century notice announces Mr D Aly’s Benefit near the eighth lane site with a program featuring acts including Captain Docmer and Mus Vounge. It lists attendees and indicates a mosaic of performances and local figures, with boxes reserved for MARA and principal Bachanal.
Transfer office notes daily security offerings aimed at government and public securities. Offers purchases at two and sixty one pounds per hundred with standard commissions. Securities shown at various hours from nine in the morning to nine at night in the Office.
By the Mallers Wardens and Brethnen of the Guild APPA of LG will be held Sunday to hear and consider the Sylling bel forth in certain Refaiutions of the Brit couse of Coismons for a Commercial Aptreaurle tet agen Great Britain and Ireland. By Order BENJAMIN FANLUR Clerk of the Guild. 17BS ve ec Miner will take the Chis precisely at east on fadt De ET.
To be sold. Twenty five courses of flux hounds and other items including Maitera of Ul.erep and Sixteen Stone. Mention of Charles Cobbe and Ety Palace NB. Items to be sold altogether at a single sale.
A dissected widow and three daughters, once allied, struggle amid misfortunes and want. The piece notes charity from readers, while detailing a general quarter assembly at the town hall and the official notice of its dissolution. Town clerks Taylor and Allen report on corporation concerns and public order.
A damaged OCR entry lists an Army List for the URVICERS OF THis ARMY and Officers of the Royal Artillery and Engineers. It notes halt pay, commissions, and officers including colonels, with publication details by Abraham Bradley Ming Spationer Loss Majesly near Sanvect Street.
A severely ill and destitute widow, described as an orphan in grave need, faces eviction due to mounting rent debt. She lies on a torn pallet, with her dire condition and lack of means prompting urgent appeals for relief from the humane society and local benefactors.
A historical Longford County meeting records support for Irish parliamentary representation and constitutional rights amid calls for unity with the Irish Senate. The document notes thanks to Samuel Wilkinson Sheriff and Richard Eaves Edgward for public service, with correspondence from Henry Gore and Harman. It also covers Molesworth’s lottery calculation and shares sales details as part of official notices.
A respectful Irish missive dated July 20 1735 from Dublin addresses the Freeholders of Longford. The writer seeks governors attention and asks Representatives to address important matters, expressing loyalty and gratitude while urging thoughtful parliament support for the county. The tone is formal and deferential, pledging faithful service and urging timely discussion of concerns.
July 11 1785 notice from Doctor French outlining school vacation from August first to September end. Tuition set at 26 guineas a year with extra board for several pupils. the master notes that young gentlemen may be admitted with reduced board if they do not complete a year, and that those leaving will be received with arrears only in the event of continued attendance.
By the Right Hon. James Horan Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin notice is given that a yard in Bonham Street between Watling Street and Disty Lane near Hazle Street has been fitted with sheds scales and weights. It will be opened on and after the 8th day of July to weigh and receive green hides calves skins etc. Mr Josiah Andrews the Weigh Master will attend. Penalty for exporting hides or salting after July 8. Printed by Manton House Synod Ly Under July 178s.
Ennis Hat been removed to No 15 Corkaifl next to the Bank of Sir William Gleadowe Newcomen Ball and Co, with a broader life including imported hats and a sale of ladies hats trimmed in fancy colors. Clement, the engraver, moved to the same block and continues his usual business.
A fragmented report notes a German Bull to be set to cows at two guineas each for the season near Liscartran Navan with calves engaged and returned unhurt. Good calves nightly care described amid unclear lines about line care and observers. possible social commentary.
Advertisement notes Norris's Drops and Norris's Valuation Medicine removed from the market in Kora Bacuanck Coreli. It states the medicine is available at the printer's hereof with four tenants passing and is now for sale. Requests to apply as above for purchase, and mentions availability elsewhere in the city.
A mangled notice seeks a reward of one thousand pounds in Limerick for an unrecovered item. The garbled OCR text mentions a location near a piave and a coach event, with fragmented phrases suggesting a pursuit or missing property. The readable entities include Limerick and a reward amount, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmented text mentions a couple and various names and actions with garbled terms. Readable items include mentions of a person named Donny and a team context. Details are not coherent enough to identify a clear event or outcome.
From Constantinople dated June 4 reports of violent deaths and political purges. Father Vincent Rave, a missionary, dies after a failed cure. Mehetaed King of Alguiray, and Raif-Ismael-Pacha are slain. The Aga of the Jae nidiaics is also strangled at Rodesto amid ongoing governmental changes and bloody sacrifices.
London reports from the Secretary of State note dispatches from the African coast aboard the Prince William capt. Duplan arriving at Wartou. Foreign settlements shift postwar, with France likely to dominate the Senegal river trade. A venture seeks a new fort named George the Third’s. A tangent on herrings sketches their colony migration and prolific spawning from Shetland to distant seas.
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