Postscript on Elections and City Affairs
Yesterday, election day for Taylore corporation matters saw George Beott elected mate and Meff Rivett and Robert Patterson as dens for the year. Lord Temple's health improves. Reports from London and Vienna touch Belgrade, Bourdeaux, Thoulouse and Pau courts near standstill. A drowning victim at Afton's quay is recovered with perished life. Journeymen weavers riot in Marybone lane. volunteers subdue the mob and seize leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhe Corporation
Taylore
George Beott
Lachange-alley
Matter
Benjamin Rivett
Robert Patterson
Scott
Lord Temple
Majehey Park
the Phoenix
England
London
Japan
Vienna
Belgrade
Dione
Bourdeaux
Marybone-lane
Tneteen
Fent
Feénters-field
Meiers
Liberty Corps of Volunteers
Prince of Walea
Heird
Parkgate
Jobe
Calder
O'Reilly
Mia
Crowe
Kirwan
Michael
Archangel
Rogerton’s
Fragments of Dublin notices and Irish volcanic mention
A chaotic medley reports a failed public works plan to clear dirt on Dame Street and foretell a cleaner morning sweep by scavengers. It notes a distant volcanic explosion near Ballycastle, sparking public indifference. A list of London Gazette bankrupts follows, then charity acknowledgments and a marriage pairing an elderly couple in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame-street
Britain
Ireland
Dublin
Ballycastle
Antrim
Silentia
Ganges
Asia
Clive
Humane Society Observations On Rescues Of Restored Life
A late paper recalls efforts to found a Humane Society in the city and recounts extraordinary rescues from drowning. It details T Big of the Middle Temple saved by fellow bathers, then revived by Hail of Manchester after two hours, and a mill pond incident where James Morgan and others revived a child after deep immersion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Humane Society
T. Big
Middle Temple
Gregg
Hobson
James Morgan
Ludlow
Richard Lung
Rescues by Humane Society Save Sailor and Pond Drifter
A sailor named Buchanahh on duty fell overboard and was submerged before surfacing. Rescue efforts with Humane Society methods revived him after about half an hour, and he recovered to return to duty days later. A second letter lauds John Baker for plunging into a pond to save a presumed-dead man, restoring him with assistance from Mr Moseley, ending with multiple local signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanahh
Humane Society
Thomas Graham
James Farren
Anderson
Providence
Peckham
Mosely
T. Cockett
J. Bennet
Curragh June Meeting Sporting Intelligence
Sporting Intelligence reports Curragh June Meeting events across Monday and Tuesday. June 9 features Mr Hamilton and Mr Daly entries including Trifle Peeping Tom Seducer and Tom Turf. Tuesday highlights include King's plate with horses from Daly Kirwan and Dennis, plus match heats and entries such as Hippomenes Coquette Fanny and Douglas. Auction and land notices also noted near Rathfarnham with hay and valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Daly
Mr. Kirwan
Morgan
Hippomenes
Land Seizure Proposals for Donegal and Marble Hill
Proposals in writing will be received by Henry Crofton and Arthur Walker for lands near Donegal including the Town and Lands of Marble Hill Massanass and Famore in the Barony of Kilmacrenon County Donegal comprising about fifteen hundred acres of arable pasture and mountain. Proposals may be kept secret and tenants named before August. 4th April 1788.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donegal
Viscount Sudler
Marble Hill
Massanass
Famore
Kilmacrenon
Sackville Place
Dublin
Henry Crofton
Crofton Park
Ballina
Arthur Walker
Theatre Royal at Smock Alley Property for Lease Sale
A notice advertises a lease agreement option for the Theatre Royal at Smock Alley and adjoining dwelling house with vaults and stores. Located in Dublin, the properties boast a central position and capacity for Mercantile or public use. Application to Richard Daly, Esq. at Harcourt Street, Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Royal
Richard Daly
Harcourt Street
Dublin
Desperate Dublin Family Pleads for Aid
A gentleman born to an Dublin estate, with a wife and three children, lives in a moldy garret with no fire or bed. They sleep on straw and lack basic coverings. Benefactions may be sent to Liam Netterville or Barrick Deate at listed locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Liam Netterville
Batchelor
Barrick Deate
Uther’s Quay
Lundy Foot
Essex-bridge
Lease Notice for Meath Property Amid Big Demesne
Alease of a well circumscribed estate in the county of Meath near Dublin is offered for ten years ending May 1793 with one long term exception. Application should be made to Patrick Corbet, attorney, 93 Abbey Street, where the Rent Roll is available. notice dated April 1789.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meath
Dublin
Patrick Corbet
Abbey of
Ostelrth
Case of a Vradesman and Family in Distress
A parish record notes a Vradesman and family in St Peters facing severe hardship as illness and poverty hinder work. The wife is also afflicted, limiting support. They fear the loss of furniture and rent arrears as they seek aid from Reverend Lewin at Camden Street or Mr. Draper at No. 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters
Lewin
Camden Tireet
Draper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postscript
London Gazette
Joseph Webb
Laurence
Edward Cockerton
Newgate
Edwards
Marshalsea
Deefe
Thomas Grundy
Earl-street
Mila Mary Wilson
St. Catherine's
Humane, Society
Sporting Intelligence
Curragh
Mr. Savage
Douglas
Rainer
Merry Andrew
Tha
Crumlin
Macy
Will Thomas
Ely
John Rccles
Eccles
Regia
Sefov
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