London Journals Report on Masassack Arrest Incident
The piece notes uproar over Colonel Masassapaca arrest and mocks German and Turkish positions. It compares Prussia and Turkey, questions law of nations, and hints at broader European reaction to Prussia’s actions. It includes an article from the Kingdom of Hayti on selling National Domains and praises Haytian reforms and education under the Lancasterian system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Mail
Londo
Masagapaca
Czerny Georges
London
Alex Ano
Czeany Geonazs
Costantinople
Turkey
Russia
Waa
Wirtemberg
Czerny Gronaxe
Masemasacu
Prussia
Germany
Kingdom of
Hayti
France
Window Tax Debate Reaches Carlisle Buildings Meeting
Deputies from various Parishes plan an assembly at Carlisle Buildings to discuss further measures for repealing the Window Tax. The piece critiques a proposed House Duty commutation, notes widespread condemnation, and questions Ireland's relief amid government expenditure exceeding revenue. It suggests taxes must rise if costs cannot fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
England
Ireland
Abolition of the Window Tax Discussed by Deputies
Debate notes strong motives for repeal while warning against Revolution and new burdens. Reports on Lord Talbot’s expected arrival, naval movements, theatre news, Veronese works, and British plans to support Patriots in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaga
Lord Talbot
King’s Watch
Holyhead
Tallis i
Eeray
Ireland
The Fever in the City Subdues and Hospital Care
An alarm over Typhus in the city has largely subsided due to cleanliness and hospital treatment. Precautions succeeded in preventing spread and virulence. The journal intended to publish more extracts from the Cork street Fever Institution committee report but must wait for the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Petes Voupital Wreely
Lissuan
Lisburo
Quarter Sessions Opened with Grand Jury Sworn in Green Street
The Lord Mayor, Recorder, and High Sheriffs led a formal procession to the Sessions House at Green Street for the Quarter Sessions. The Recorder praised the new Sheriffs and noted diligent jury service with ten cases ready for trial. A list of twenty four gentlemen sworn on the Grand Jury followed, including James Brennan and Edward Gorman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jones
Feimaigtan
Leet
Gregory
Mise L. Kelly
Theatre Royal
Crow-street
Kilkenny
Grand Canal Company
James's Street Harbour
Bagot and Datley
Canvans
Galway
Bald
Turrday
Read
Cash
Fleming
Sessions House
Green Street
Win
Wirt Dirow
Robert Armstrong
William Smyth
James Moore
John Orr
Zacharish
Large Meeting in Hillborough Opposes Hawthorne Plan
The Belfast Papers report a large Hillborough gathering last fortnight where resolutions hostile to Hawthorne's proposal were unanimously adopted. Speakers included the Marquis of Downshire who denounced the plan, and Dublin parishes praised for opposing the measure. A Dublin St Luke's parish meeting debated Hawthorne's proposition and endorsed coordinating with other parishes to seek repeal of the Window Tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Hilleborough
Hawthorne
Marquis of
Downshire
Dublin
St. Luke's
Daniel Hall
Charles Fox
Kennedy
Messrs
Delwood
Parker
Johnson
C. Fox
Belwood
Shaw
Vansittart
Bloxham
Mansion House
The Grub Worm Threat to Crops and Remedies
A detailed notice on the grub worm devastations this season, especially in beet land and pastures, and its life cycle from worm to fly. It urges exterminating ragwort plants that harbor the insects, and notes broader farming observations including seed quality, grain crops, and a case of oats thriving in the West Indies. Also mentions gas lighting via delft pipes, a note on Mr. Windham Sadler overseeing gas works, and social observations on Barclay and travel habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsyre
Great Britain
Nottinghamshire
St. Domingo
West Indies
London
Liverpool Tate
Windham Sadler
Gronaut
Barclay
France
Franklin
John Adams
Congress
Provincial Intelligence Reports Suspect Apprehended in Mayo
Desfard notes W E Lasserq aiding law enforcement by capturing James Murphy after a desperate resistance during which a gunshot wound was received. Murphy confined in Arklow, identifiable to residents with cows or sheep losses. Mayo sections report robberies and arrests including two men linked to the Rev John Gorges home robbery in Foxford. A post-boy robbery near Ballina is described with three attackers, one detained. local actions list burglary charges against Michael Nienler and unlawful oaths against Thomas Capnolly. Meanwhile further police notices and transfers are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desfard
W. E. Les sErq
James Murphy
Arklow
Sheen
Herrin
Watford Herald
Castlebar
John Gorges
Foxford
London
Gylagher
America
Mayo
Ballina
Kilnge
Portemia
Patt Kelly
Michael Nienler
D. G. Browne
Thomas Capnolly
Judicial appointments signal new bench positions
It is understood Judge Mayne will move to the King's Bench replacing the late Judge Osborne and Mr Serjeant Johnston is named fourth Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. The Prince Regent's letter confirming these appointments is said to have been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne
King's Bench
Osborne
Serjeant Johnston
Court of Common Pleas
Prince Regent
Exquisite workmanship at Moore’s Jewelry in Euetace Street
A lengthy advertisement extols Mr. Moore’s warehouse in Euetace-street as unmatched in goldsmith and jewellery craftsmanship. It highlights an immense, fashionably stocked display attracting nobility and gentry daily. A gore box presented to Michael Murphy is praised as a premier specimen of art and workmanship reflecting Moore’s artistic credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Euetace-street
Agle
Gore
Michael Murphy
Tae
Warkmanship
Foreign Civil Judgment Executed in France Stirs Foreign Residents
A Boulogne Civil Tribunal ruling held that a foreign civil judgment can be executed in France through French process, triggering a protest among foreigners in transit. A London attested exemplification led to a default judgment against a Boulogne resident, with appeal through Douay to Paris. The case centers on whether the French code Napoleon allows foreigners’ judgments to be enforced within France. The Procureur du Roi argued for enforcement, citing the code, while defenses questioned jurisdiction and precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Vil
Boulogne
Organization of Law
Court of King's Bench
Weerminster
London
Paria
Argutr
P.rentia
Douay
Feasting Duel Over Oyster Legend Ends With Feud
The Abbe Preshon and a rival captain bet on surpassing each other with oysters aboard a trading vessel at Rocher de Corcale Paria. The Abbe reportedly consumed large quantities, drinking wines and eating fowl as the contest proceeded, while the Dutchman refrained until finishing eighty dozen oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocher de Corcale
Paria
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Toitsadar Munk
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Robert Webs
the Dublin Journal
Parms
Julia’acofta
Shakespeare
Duke de Feltre
Marshal Gouvion St. Cyr
Talleyrand
War Department
Clarke
Mole
Gross
Richter
Bonaparte
Tong
Louis
River Thames
London Sunday Paper
James Brennan
Edward Gorman
John Hornidge
Patrick Farrell
Josph M.donanell
William Deveaux
Thomas Naylor
William Dempay
William Martin
John Tobin
John Scully
Martin Ryan
William Anderson
Tamar Norwan
George Hall
James Martin
Thomas Rooney
George Monks
Nevil Spence
Richard Cloony
Patrick Sandford
William Sharkey
Hugh Rainey
William Reynell
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