05 Nov 1791
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 05, 1791
Page
1
A damaged postscript from Dublin shows gratitude to readers for their approval of the Narrative and hopes for future meetings with friends in Africa. The writer Gustavus Vassa signs with respect and requests lasting goodwill, referencing kindness received and anticipations of divine blessing.
The town celebrated with a State Coach display and a grand fête. Lord Charlemont led Volunteer Dragoons as the Castle procession moved by College Green. The populace applauded the capital exhibits of design and sculpture, while merchants and officials praised order and discipline.
An irregular fragment notes Saturday and Friday night theatre enjoyments at Peter-Areet Theatre with mentions of reduced events. It lists marriages or engagements between Jobe Connor and Miss Killeen, Andrew M Mullen and Maria Villiers, plus a reference to Jobe Gough and a trader connected to an Arithmetica treatise, with other scattered names.
An abstract records quantities and prices of corn, grain, meat, and flour sold in Dublin from Saturday to Saturday October 19, 1790. It lists barrels and stone measurements for wheat, rye, oats, barley, beans, oats, and oatmeal, noting equivalences between stone and barrel units.
Published under statutory authority, GHN Moore as Register of Core Returns provides averaged price data for corn grain per barrel. The notice lists commodity pricing details and references parliamentary oversight.
David Thayne announces his return to the saddling business at Cork-Hill and extends sincere thanks to friends and the public for their past favors. He pledges to continue earning their goodwill and to merit their continued support.
The Commissioners for managing the Lottery state that several individuals have been found to deal or attempt to deal in tickets or shares and are barred from buying or registering tickets. The notice lists names and addresses across Dublin and Cork, signed by CHR. and ROBT. DEEY, Secretaries.
Fragmented legal notice detailing a long term lease and remainder interests in various parcels in Dublin City. Includes names of parties Samuel G Spreng er and Maytha Cart, with rents, terms and dates from 1754 to 1793, and reference to title deeds held by Mr Cahill.
The Commissioners for managing and directing the Irish Lottery for the year 791 announce readiness to grant licenses for sale of lottery tickets and for insuring and registering lottery tickets as directed by law. CHR. and ROB. DEEY, Secs.
A variety of forest trees evergreens and flowering shrubs suited for instant transplantation offered for sale at the Foundling Hospital. Includes trained fruit trees aged four to six years. Items available at reasonable cash rates for ready money.
The Dublin city commissioners warn builders and planners to conform to approved lines and levels for new streets squares and places within the Circular road. Submissions must be made for official approbation and any interested parties must notify the Surveyor at Capel-threat No 60 in writing of their intentions. Authority rests with the Parliament appointed commissioners led by Thomas Sherrarn dated 6th June 1791.
A historic proclamation from Westmorland as Lord Lieutenant sets annual stamped vellum parchment and paper prices for sales in Ireland. It lists various price scales per sheet and skin type, plus charges for printing, printing paper, and legal documents. The document is dated October 179% and invokes royal authority.
A brief note lists Mr Hon m Dadangy Wlaant offering tea and rags. The fragmentary line provides no clear event or context beyond the items mentioned.
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