25 Nov 1786
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 25, 1786
Page
1
In a crowded gathering a heated discussion unfolds about the church and state, clerical power versus lay rights, tythe payments, and oppression claims. The speaker argues in favor of moderation, cites Gibbon, questions colonial America parallels, and notes tensions over clergy exactions and tythes.
The court heard Serjeant Toler and Counsel Betty praised for actions in behalf of a distressed person. Police later arrested sturdy beggars near Mary's Lane Chapel disturbing worship and blocking access to the House of Industry. Citizens express concern over public order and treatment of vagrant groups.
Fragmented ship notices recount captains and vessels trading links from Bremen to Cork and Galway to Newry. Mentions include the Concord, the Industry, the Bora, the Betsey, the Patt, and others with goods such as wine fruit timber rapeseed and silk. Winds and water shortages threaten several vessels in distress, with buyers wary of light guineas and financial instability in the coast trade.
On Sunday evening December 3 1986 a sermon will be preached at the Methodist House Whitmarsh Street and a collation will support an alms-house that accommodates twenty four poor widows aged and infirm. The generous public is asked to aid this humane charity which provides relief from old age poverty and calamities. La Hoyle a Menta sponsors this annual appeal to aid aged and distressed persons.
A fragmentary notice from Lyons, in Kildare, dated November 8, 1786, records demands made to Mr. Careall, attorney, with implied immediate payment. The text references seeds and funds unsettled, and a call to action for settling the account.
Stolen or strayed on lands of Jamestown near the Gue Canal Dublin a black draught horse seven years old rising eight hands high with a slam in left eye a nail in tail carrying low. A reward of two guineas will be paid for the horse and thief upon conviction. Oliver M'Kieggan quay Dublin November 13 1786.
Honourable Trustees of the Turnpike Road A from Dublin to Navay in Meath meet at the Phalfel in Dublin on Wednesday the 29th of November to transact business relative to said road by order Philip Barry Register
The fragment lists Wheat and Flour related prices with units such as Twopenny and Sixpenny, including references to meal and other grain products. It appears as a scribbled market notation with multiple old currency figures and measurements.
Fragmentary report notes no ship arrived or filed with wind from east south east. Mentions Hope Bell London as a goods destination and four collier ships and timber loading or departure. Darkney heads passengers amid unclear details of vessels and routes.
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