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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 09, 1786
Page
2
A local notice records a forthcoming wedding at Dublin Castle with a ceremony on May ninth at dawn. The couple, Sam and Clgek, are named in the notice along with the parish and officiant details.
A historical notice describes a two performance benefit in aid of the Meath Hospital. The gentlemen of the choir and ranked patrons pledge support. Government leaders promise full effort and public performers will star. Tickets are half a guinea for both shows, available at Lee's shop and from hospital physicians and surgeons. Performances start Monday at twelve and Wednesday at one.
A bound volume by J Sonrs titled Aff airs birthed in two volumes surveys Charatters Customs and natural seats with a focus on Africa and Britain. The text notes a late Bengal governor facing charges before Parliament, amid a critical moment in imperial governance and miscondict allegations.
John Archer presents a collection of scarce and elegantly bound books amassed after travels to Lorrow and OxPoRD. He plans extensive varieties across all genres, with a sale aimed by month’s end. catalogs with prices will be issued.
A fragmentary notice from Dublin urges subscribers to renew for the year starting 1786 with secretary John Fitzakerly to call on defaulters before June. It also records a fire insurance payment from LB Insurance Company for a house and goods by Thomas Maguire and settlement terms. Separate items mention Spenniskillen Races and an auction of fashionable goods with modest prices.
A May Day program in Peruosa presents a altered tragedy from Lee and a new Harlequin pantomime with May Day frolics. Performances by Sir Chart optive and Lady Racket, with machinery and scenery, tickets from Mr Dawson and Box office at the Theatre.
Notice states the board will receive proposals to lend funds totaling Pounds for corporate purposes. It outlines authority from recent Parliament sessions, permitting borrowing at five percent interest per annum. Signed by Gladwell. paving office May 1986.
The Benevolent Theatrical Society schedules a Thursday performance featuring All in the Wrong by Sir John Refiefs and Mr. Ryder with a Farce. Tickets and box seats are available through Mr. Oma at Etlex-quay, with parts by gentlemen and notices for box placements.
The notice describes a discount bank scheme selling state lottery tickets with a promise of a return of three pounds per ticket drawn, offered by Johnson Williams and Company Bank. It mentions stock and bills negotiable and outlines a five percent rate with large quantities, including a peculiar offer of twenty-one pounds for pages at Cork-hill No. 2.
The Lord Mayor directs sheriffs of counties to send transports to Dublin at once. A vessel has been chartered for their removal, to sail at the beginning of May. Signed by Grier Dublin March 28, 1786.
Auction notice at the Dublin Lamp Office No 14 Litley-rpeety by JWholefaie and Keatu listing fine specimens with itemized prices per gallon and a lighted lamp display, dated April 15 1736 and naming William Austin as responsible for the display and nobility and gentry audience.
Paving Office records dated March 9 1785 state Parliament authorized inferior officers to take fees only in special attendance. Misinterpretation and misconstruction led to excess charges, but the Diggats and Commissioners declare no fees shall be charged in any case. The order aims to obviate dogmas and enforce public regulation signed by GLADWELL.
Mr Jenkins will deliver a letter on raipay next at Stationers Hall No 144 Cate Street Doors open at six and begin at seven Admittance to non subscribers sixpence Family in which Mr Jenkins gave Lefonain ExGLish Reapine continues in country.
This Day advertises new books by J SS Nessk feller, including Flights of Fancy translated from French by the celebrated McRcien, with morals and manners improved. Also offerings such as Anécdotes of DoSor Johnson, Fanny a Novel in two volumes, Fatale for the Instruction of Children, and various pocket books, all on moderate terms.
An active groom and coachman with a clean character offers services for either or both positions. He is well recommended and ready to work. Application or inquiries at the Prince's visit, awaiting attendance.
A distressed story from Cre dit describes a young woman befriended by parents who left her property to an untrustworthy husband who later bankrupts and flees to America. Her aunt, aged and dependent, cared for her during two years of illness with no income beyond selling worn apparel to survive. She is now near death with a ruined health, and the printer seeks benevolent aid for this creature and her aunt.
The assembly in Dublin on April 28 1786 under Lord Mayor George Alcock elected a new Lord Mayor for the ensuing year and named sheriffs, common councilors and merchants for the office. William Thompson and Thomas Fleming were initially chosen but later returned to the pool of candidates for the sheriff’s office as voting continued.
To be sold for any number of years or lives the scrap iron forges and the boring and grinding mill at Milltown near Dublin with eight acres of land dwelling houses stables and other improvements. Patick Paunden and Joan Heavisy dissolved their partnership this concern will be found useful for undertakings in iron wage manufacture or related trades requiring water and conveniences. Applications to Tuomas Pram big Peerteer or Sir Jane Heavisip Iron Founder Luke Street.
An odd historic notice describes a spectacle titled Tak REAL SPEAKING DANCING FIGURES and a Methanlfaci tal Fly piece. It claims a first-of-its-kind automated intellect demonstration with philosophical and chemical aims. Audience price listed as Half-a-Guinea, with Sunday noon timing noted in a curious period voice.
A damaged 19th century notice describes a warehouse sale of white linen and cambric fabrics, with items like muslin nets and shirts. It promises low prices, a yard-based price tag, and urges customers to compare with other markets. The text lists fabrics such as linens, lawns, and textiles for clothing and household use.
Ordnance Office announces a 50 pound reward for the apprehension and conviction of Nathaniel Alcock and accomplices tied to a store room robbery at White’s court, via a hole in the building wall. Description notes Alcock as about 5 feet 10 inches, dark brown hair, light complexion, about 25 or 30 years old.
An uneven ad style note listing various goods and prices. Mentions Dunn and Marysubpey, quantities per pound, wines, Rumbleron, breakfast items, and whiskey. Claims low prices and profit, with vague references to Geary and Nobility in commerce.
Fragmented notice from Ennis appears to deny payment of debts owed by Mary Clements widow and administrator of Henry Clements. It requests creditors and others to present accounts at Dublin address before January 4736.
Old styled notice advertises Dr Norris Drops medicine for sale at Covene Roun and RIval Exchange. It mentions parcels ready for packaging and directs buyers to obtain treatises by applying locally.
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