03 Nov 1791
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 03, 1791
Page
1
The widows of officers entitled to pensions are asked to apply to William Colvitt, Bagly at No 6 Batchelor's Walk for their pensions up to Midsummer 1791. Government has issued the day to discharge the rate. October 29, 1791.
On Thursday night the Cafle Townsend boat at Parliament bridge had a cabin fire. The mate named Hexle was found dead in bed and another crew member was neatly suffocated but is likely to recover. The accident serves as a caution to boatmen and others.
Nov 1 Kilkenny mayor warns riotous crowds threaten merchants over wage demands and job losses. A flood of disorder follows journeymen and apprentices as two men drown after a river boat collision. rescuers save others amid quay crowds. Mary Boyd sentenced for theft. a cabin fire in Clonmel destroys three adjoining cabins.
In Dublin on Thursday November 2, preparations move papers and cargo to the new Custom-house while the old quay remains open for unloading. Tomorrow features a William III commemoration with flags, cannon, bells, a levee at the Castle, and a grand procession. A recent murder confession remains unclear as authorities consider public mercy.
A great fire at Newport Isle of Wight destroyed seventeen dwellings and nineteen barns in three hours. A tan-yard full of bark fed the flames, insurance limited, and salvage was minimal as several houses were pulled down to halt the blaze. Also notes the Princeso Royal Packet arrival and a Waterford bishop’s wife bearing a daughter.
The piece argues friendship grows from shared virtue and mutual sensibility, aiming to reveal its noble essence beyond mere social vessels. It cautions against deceitful ties, praises genuine affection, and contends true friendship enriches life with tranquil, virtuous attachment and lasting warmth.
notices announce the Mail for England will be dispatched at twelve tonight and again at twelve tomorrow night. The report also notes high water at Dublin Bar with unclear timing for Thursday and Friday due to garbled OCR.
A muddled notes summary of Ennis races from Monday to Thursday listing owners like Mr Kirwan, Mr Dennis, Mr Graydon, and Mr Patton. Ennis Lafs by Chotoldié and Coquette figure in a notable win while others such as Peter the Fool and Saddle Bags appear in subsequent events.
In a September 1791 decree the cases of Robert Browne and wife Elgin and Elizabeth Browne against Robert Swift and others reveal a complex chain of leasehold properties in Dublin. The document lists numerous parcels in Clontarf, Capel Street area, and surrounding plots with specified rents and unexpired terms, naming tenants such as Samuel Spencer and Gargés Edmond Howard. The sale seeks the Leafehold Interesy of the estates, with profits and remainder terms described, under the Exchequer in relahd migdety court context. The title deeds are to be held by Mr. Cahill on behalf of the plaintiffs.
An old proclamation by Lord Etostenting and General governor establishes annual price stamps for stamped vellum parchment and paper. It directs the Commissioners for managing the duties to set prices for every stamp and to enforce the stamps across the kingdom of Ireland. The document names the Earl of Westmorland as Lord General and Governor and ends with God Save the King.
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