Vast 18th century coastal war and local town notices
An Irish coastal dispatch records a March raid by a squadron of twenty warships, with twelve gates captured, plus a Virginia Planter brig arriving at Bligo Bay en route to Liverpool. Reports of Lord Cornwallis’s forces, Cherokee and Miami tribes, and planned harborside rendezvous fill the page, alongside local misfortunes and criminal incidents in Dublin and Kilkenny, including a fatal fall and an attempted robbery. Authorities seek skilled seamen. wheat shipments for London and Carton’s summer stay are noted.
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Yesterdy
Faye
Virginia
James Merrifield
Mater
Bligo
Liverpool
Dublon
Wayney
Georgia
Geneva
Bavannah
Jemtenshte Sifelde
M*kellup
Royal
Admiralty
Shields
George’s Quay
Hera Awithin
Lon
Etry Quartere
Leinster
Leinster-house
Down
Cori
Astrim
Galway
o-Mators
Teto Morice
Colerala-freet
Ufelysery
Mathew Fannin
Henevio
Fownes's Street
Ongval
Bray
Moby
Mary
Rmer
Mullycath
Seth Retaarsrgar
Lipperary
Tonerground
Tumult in Marybone Lane and Loom-Weaver Riots Escalate
Reports describe violent clashes between workers in Marybone Lane with mobs injuring a woman and several silk and linen weavers killed or wounded. Police and partisan factions clash as streets resemble a sacked town. Trade and canal projects, including navigation on the Shannon and the Grand and Royal Canal, are discussed amid a push for national commerce and infrastructure improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrcsa
Sheli
Orgessary
North America
Marybone Lane
Coombe
St Crone
Faro
Portugal
Limerick
Killaloe
Shannon
County
Leitrim
Grand and Royal Canal
Proclamation Prorogues Dublin Parliament to July Second
The proclamation states that Parliament meeting in Dublin is prorogued from May 20 1790 to June 8 and then to July 2 for dispatch of business. It directs Lords Spiritual and Temporal knights citizens and burgesses to attend at Dublin. Dated May 28 1790 at Dublin Castle by command of R Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govesnor
Ingland
Worland
Dublin
R. Hobart
King
Excellency offers reward for murder suspects
An 18th century notice from the Lord Lieutenant promises His Majesty's pardon to any of the named suspects except those who actually participated in the murder, if they reveal the others and lead to their apprehension and conviction. The proclamation, signed Hamilton, seeks to uncover the conspirators in the cited crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buslin Castle
Munier
Robbe
P.ty
Land and House for Lease Near Naas and Kilculteen Bridge
County of Kildare offers a house and 70 acres meadow ground within six miles of Naas, three of O Curan, and half a mile of Kilculten bridge. Property includes stables for thirty horses, garden, and extensive outbuildings, in excellent repair. Term three to seven years with option for more land and higher price on expiry. Apply to Mr. Kenian at New Abbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Kildare
Iatfontain
Naas
Kilculten-bridge
Kenian
New Abbey
Elegant furnished lodgings near College Park
Elegant furnished middle floor to let in central position. Includes dining room, bed chamber, clothing, kitchen, and air space with fine view of College Park. Wages comfortable with good air. Apply at the Printer's office. To be let from March 1 or May 1 next. Also part of land at Anthilltown near Navan with 45 acres and a house to be erected. Apply to Rev Dr Connor Castleknock or Robert Hamilton near Navan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthilltown
Navan
Connor
Castleknock
Robert Hamilton
Royal Powders for Teeth and Gumes Sold by Chevalier Ruspins
An 18th century notice from Chevalier Ruspins and Sons of Stacran announces Thomas Bywne as vender of their powder and tincture for tooth and gum preservation. pamphlets on efficacy available, with international patents cited. Prices in shillings and guineas, with directions and Royal Navy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier Ruspins
England
Russia
America
Royal Navy
N. B
Guinea
Tose Hading
Benevolent Ladies Seek Aid For Educated Woman
A fragmented plea describes a female petitioner seeking financial support to educate a capable woman deprived of bread and means. The text praises charitable noblewomen and gentlemen competing in compassion to ensure the woman gains assistance from princes referenced in the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reet
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Lak
Kinner-Row
Holter
Prester Jatin
Abyssinia
Drogheda
William
de Ginkels
Merrion-square
John Pomeroy
Regiment of Foot
Tim
Lurgan
Sarah Caulfield
Pat. Caulfield
Litburn
William Coulfun
InzLanoy
Thorland
Hereas bin
Wytus
R Hobart
Runde Pone
Miter
Ger
Reivard Haan
Bangford
Royal Canal
Mannes
Atarat
Newconseti
Hara Alezander Bond
Tena
Grippo
Graham
Neste Trang Verage
Lon Od
Lewtomen
Francis Halen Tf Bayt
D.wetherton
Robinson
Aif Denil
Hageworh
Booker
Ryan Mi Garmesal
X’ Beran
Dempyy
Rye
Mes Bond
David Klenings
Packenham
James McVowall
Thomas Barber
Kare Register of Gorn
George
Jane Johatto
Kinsale
Newry
Ross
Alex
Air
Jae
Wilder
James Er Gheed
Iri
Bito Lawis Montfort
Kirkland Ames
J. MG Ory
Johmuel Ahmuty
Youghal
Robert Rod
Ryte AB
Parliament
A.crawford
Robert Charterg
John Moore
Register of Corn Revuen
Thomagsirell
Jane
Mayo
Hia Excellency
Hamilton
Kingdom
Ireland
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