31 May 1791
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 31, 1791
Page
1
A notice declares drawing to commence Friday November eleventh with prizes payable from the Gut Day of June 1798. The event is by order of the manager and directors Chr. and Robert Deey.
A theatrical notice lists Tard Ogieby Lovewell King Middlecan and Farce titled 3ON TON with Sir Jom Trotley Prof Me King Lord Minchin Palmer Colonel Livy Hamerton Davy Cherry and Miss Titup Mrs Comélya in the lineup.
Mife Campion announces a June 3 evening presentation of Tancred and Sigismund, a tragedy not seen in three years, with Middleton as Tancred and Campion also presenting a musical farce and other entertainments. Tickets available from Miss Campion at 21 South Great George’s Street and Mr Mara at the Theatre.
The manager announces Mrs Billington will perform several nights with enhanced cast from the Theatre Royal and Drury Lane. Mr Intledon Mr Pierce Mr Kelly and Mr George join the company. band led by Weichiell and others. Hingrow debuts Monday, with Orpheus and Gluck music in rehearsal for Billington’s Nights. Tickets must be renewed to secure seats. servants barred from keeping places after the first act.
To be sent on Real or Personal Security any Sum from One Hundred to One hundred and itaw sand pounds inclusive. Application to be made to Arthur Dunn Attorney Island who is also empowered to set, at moderate rents, several Jury of Ground for building on with or near Mile of Dublin on the Rathfarnhain road with Leafes in perpetuity.
A May 6 1791 agreement in Dublin praises General Quarter Assembly measures to curb excessive liquor use among the lower orders. The address to Lord Mayor Latouche lauds his benevolent reform and urges continued public virtue, followed by Latouche’s reply expressing gratitude and willingness to help combat the health and moral harms. The request asks that both address and Latouche’s answer be published in the Dublin and Hibernia Journals.
Noble advertisement states THOMAS BYRN is sole vender for Ruspini and Sons dentifrice powder and tincture to treat seth ad res, with a renowned styptic for stopping all hemorrhages. It proclaims sale in Dublin and widespread use in England, Russia, America, and the East Indies, with prices five shillings per box and half guinea for the styptic.
A distressed nobleman, Hon William Morres, youngest son of Viscount Mountmorres, impoverished after misfortune, appeals for four years of maintenance and lodging. He cites lack of support from kin, inability to earn a living, and requests benevolence through the printer to aid his plight. The appeal follows prior letters to high-status individuals, now seeking public charity via a local printer.
Manaip April 26 government has sent a Commissioner to Oran to assess whether to revestablish or abandon that establishment. Earthquakes are violently felt, and a contagious distemper from dry weather is killing inhabitants. On the ath and a 4th in ten, Ree arrived from Montevideo and Vera Cruz with cargo valued at 141,396 plates, 26,281 raw hides, and other merchandise. His Majesty raised 530 officers to lieutenant colonel. among them Antoine, la Porte de Piertée, and Ignace Lilov from the Austrian Netherlands.
The article discusses Europe’s political crisis with Sweden’s neutral stance. It notes Sweden’s unique arming, uncertain preparations, and divided opinions on alliance options against the Empress. Cabinet intentions remain unclear as couriers head to London, Berlin, and Petersburg while ships prepare to sail next month.
Their Royal Highnesses the Archduchesses Maria Christina and the Duke of Saxe Teschen arrived Monday at noon with Duke Charles of Courland and the Princess Elizabeth. Ministers, college presidents, and generals greeted them at the palace. A grand entertainment followed and ambassadors attended. A hunting party occurred at Moribourg, and guards performed maneuvers before the prince. The court plans a visit to Pillnitz and possibly Leipzig to see the fair before Beuffels residence.
Vienna May 7 one of the principal Commissioners of the War Department who is dead has bequeathed 170,004 florins for a foundation in favor of the children of poor workmen. A certain number of children of both sexes will receive a pension of 0 florins until they reach an age to provide for themselves.
Dispatch from Lille notes the Black Army near the Rhone, strict Rhine surveillance, and guards intercepting mail. National Guards enforce exit discipline as new Vicars of Lille and Dossy are welcomed widely except in Franchin and Cautin where locals resist. Roban, ex Archbishop of Cambray, arrived incognito on May 1, triggering many consequences.
Fragments describe the National Assembly's powers and the oath taking by deputies to the nation in the presence of the Assembly. A vow is pledged to uphold the country, with lines noting allegiance to Leiven and the King. The text reflects unrest and uncertain governance during the period.
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