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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 19, 1785
Page
2
The assembly will be held at the House rose Ay of Dusoty on November in the town of Dusoty to elect a Recorder for the said city. The meeting is dated the ih day of Nov 1785. Signed by Order Taylor and Allen Town Ciks.
The passage presents Richard Sheridan addressing the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, sheriffs, commons and citizens of Dublin, soliciting support for his bid to become Recorder. He emphasizes his sense of duty, dignity of the office, and gratitude for the audience, promising faithful service if elected, dated November.
Advertisement from a Misses A Place Scoot seeking a housekeeper or two single women who understand tasks perfectly. Enquire at the Printer's Seret in Wee Vipqn for a position with good pay and refined duties. The notice promises praise for skill and careful selection of servants.
A garbled 19th century notice from Wells and Co Dublin outlines a lottery scheme with prize tables in two classes and multiple Guinea dividends. It details subscription methods, dividend on prizes, and where to obtain tickets and full particulars from the society offices.
Fragmentary notice from a Dublin printer seeking a merchant or commercial agent to handle improved wealth and line trade. Names appear as Frith Ryder Alicia Mrs Achmet Jane Shore Woolr, with references to Tide FOUSN OBR ALL and a Master of Money expended on improvements. Enquiries at the printers.
Notice to merchants and traders that Henry Whitestone offers a large ready stock of companion books bound under his inspection with reduced paper and stationery rates for wholesale and retail.
The Reform Club of Ireland calls a quarterly meeting at Ryan's Tavern Fownes Street on December 1 at four o'clock to ballot new members and dine. Nov 18 1785. By order Jr T Ashenhurst treasurer.
Notice for a neat house in Charlotte Street near Circular Road offered at a low price. Describes five rooms including kitchen and coal holes, good round, garden, and an organized order with small fine anticipated. Address inquiries to A B at the rates section of the local posting.
Aerial voyage notices that Mr Crosbie plans to end subscriptions for his ascent on the 23rd at 3s 3d each. Subscriptions are taken at Leinster House lodges coffee houses and the Rotunda where the balloon is shown free to subscribers and at 1s 1d to non subscribers. If funds cover expenses he will attempt a voyage to cross the Channel on favorable wind. if not he withdraws and refunds all money.
Fresh SELTeRs and Sra WarTeR from the Ponson SPRING imported October 16. The same kind of Mine Rat Wave Rs, once sold by Mr. SEATON on Lower Ormond Quay, now available at No 4 Star and Street. Good eras of all suchs at low prices for ready money. Also Green and Yellow Asgua BAUGU from Drogheda Receipt. Waters and related items will be labeled to prevent mistakes.
Armivage publishes a sale catalogue offering four choice collections of new and elegantly bound books. The sale begins at his shop number 21 Skinner Street, where booksellers Williams formerly operated, with prices listed in shillings and pence. Armivage promises full value for libraries and fair money for losses by prigues in heavy guineas.
To let at No 15 Jervissimimi a five room unfurnished lodging on one floor with gas light and conveniences. The advert notes convenient location and reasonable terms for prospective tenants seeking a quiet residence.
An advertisement offers a wide variety of plants and garden items from seeds to flowering shrubs. It lists hyacinths, alliums, and other garden roots with prices and mentions arrangements from nurseries near London. The note invites gentlemen to purchase or order, highlighting items available through eminent nurseries.
Garrett, Sixpamak Succuseo announces arrival of goods from Michiel-Ive and King, offering a wide assortment of higher roots iron helland garcy fach and nav dirco. He reports hundreds of fruit trees and forest trees, peas, beans, and nectarine, with many trained peaches arriving daily. The notice invites public encouragement for his new business and livery.
An old time notice from Gurvepse Row outlines a seed warehouse run by James Rettee and Mrs Pearl, listing seeds and garden goods with promises of low terms and ready prices. It notes where the business operates and mentions a gardener of experience to advise customers.
Bray and Grarty offer thousands of seedling and trained forest trees including peach nectarine pear plum chestnut and other fruit trees at reduced prices. Nursery stock from Dublin and London supplies covers roses ayacinths narcissus and other ornamentals. Orders received. to be delivered for the season.
An emaciated orphan living in destitution appeals for relief from charity and compassionate care. The note describes extreme poverty, hunger, and dependence on weekly sustenance, asking the reader to provide necessary support and dignity in a time of need.
Legal notice seeking a loan secured by a fee simple estate. Warren, Attorney, states the terms, with annual rent or income allocated to repayment. Public notice dated the seventh of November.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss employment and land sale in poor condition with names and places unreadable, making it impossible to extract a coherent event or parties for a proper summary. The damaged lines include scattered references to a nobleman and locations but lack verifiable details.
Advert shows a mix of goods including groceries like Lea wine spices and linens. It notes grab bag of items from fresh groceries to fine linens with quality claimed. Located at BULLER Street No sj, listing various domestic wares and water related items.
The Committee of Wyetters at dye Behai will receive proposals for repairing the Block House in the South ft bier. Details include pile count, mace, phases, and walling. applicants contact the ballast office for the required information. Des of Du WHA lent.
Petition requests details for a grit iron forge operation in Millown near Dobkin. The document names Thomas Pergry and John Heavirye, with emphasis on production capacity and accommodation for workers. It seeks confirmations on occupation and related permissions.
Fragmented OCR reveals a historical lottery advertisement in London offering prizes of guineas and large amounts. It mentions daily drawing times, schemes promoted by James Williams, and a large total prize pool amid claims of frequent large prizes and free schemes.
Proposals for parceling land on Mount Eccles high ground near the town center. Gardiner and Norman invite bids for the new square layout and west front elevation, with plans hung at the Royal Exchange College. Proposals due by October 171h 1785.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a street location Danmye street and Andr minor reference. Readable details are sparse and uncertain about any event or identification. Unable to confirm persons or organizations from the fragment.
Advertisement announces sale of port wine and various spirits at low prices, including claret, sherry, London gin, Jamaica rum, cognac brandy, and Geneva. Lists per dozen and per gallon rates with names of brands and villages, urging public purchase and packing.
Saturday and Sunday issues publish advices from the London Gazette dated November 15 and November 5. St James’s notes Hugh Eliot Bigg as extraordinary at the Court of Denmark with added duties. Mingetty’s annuity and other Court duties are referenced.
A garbled 18th century style text reports on Gibraltar defense and royal correspondence. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but references include voyage defense, a naval commander, and an appeal to an unnamed superior in a formal exchange.
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