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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 11, 1785
Page
2
The text appears as garbled notes referencing surplus female something, rates, bills, debentures, and a lottery. It mentions a Lloyd's or government office, a treaty, opening days for buying or exchanging bonds, and holidays. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
War Office Dublin Castle communicates to commanding officers of the recruiting pages in the 66th and 67th regiments to notify the several recruiting parties of their present locations and stations. Official notice from Francis Sheri at the War Office.
October 1 1783 Atia Valtry convened with the Minister Church Waldéne and Panth of Sc. WIGHOLAS Wr'y Refolvat cit, Anat to denounce heavy parish taxes for lighting amid few lamps. Vestry orders show concern over negligent contractors, unpaid lamp maintenance, and the request to Directors to reduce tax or restore lighting.
George Cleghorn M D, an anatomy and surgery native, will chair a general lectures course in anatomy at the Anatomical Theatre, Trinity College. The program aims to train in the natural organization of animals and their life ways. Admission costs three guineas to the lectures and demonstrations.
Gentlemen intended as pupils at the Wingein Hospital are invited to attend the winter lectures on theory and practice in medicine with demonstrations on anatomy. The courses include Latin and English prose, poetry, and rhetoric. Subjects cover Greek and Latin authors, history, and philosophy, with readings from Seneca, Juvenal, and Lucretius. tickets must be submitted before Shrove Tuesday on February 26.
Public inspection hours listed seven to midday and three to nine pm at the King’s Arms Capel Street as the government appointed State Lottery office promotes warranted undrawn tickets and prize counts amid heavy notes and department statements.
Notice that Palmer's Plantor will convey mails between London and Holyhead with faster two day service. Night dispatch from Dublin office to London, with arrival in London on Sunday. Mail to London will depart nightly except Wednesday. return mail from London arrives daily except Wednesday. By Command of the Postmasters General. John Les, Sec.
At this office in Exchange Ailey public notary Asne Nburbst announces availability of treasury bills numbers 26 87 8 percent 29 and 23 along with government debentures at the currency exchange for purchase.
A widow who supported herself and her orphans for five years was left destitute after a fire at night damaged her lodging at No 13 North Boland. She seeks aid from the Humane and Charitable societies. Donations may be sent to No 11 Lower Abbey Street or No 15 College-fireer.
On Tuesday the 18th instant at eleven o clock in the forenoon at the Custom House in Drogheda goods seized and condemned under law will be exposed to sale. Dated the third of ActasER 1785. Signed by Thomas Cullins Clerk Seizures. Items include 31 dozen coarse muslin handkerchiefs, 146 dozen Kenting handkerchiefs, 25 dozen muslin handkerchiefs, 0 yards muslin aprons 14 yards book mull 4164 yards gauze 7 pieces of Kenting handkerchiefs and 2 casks of brandy.
County or South Grand Jury room summer session resolves to extend thanks to Joan Pace Junior Esq and the Undale Independents for aiding apprehension of three notorious robbers and horsecheaters convicted locally. The trio, part of a daring group, have infested this county for a considerable time.
October 1785 meeting of creditors held at Rains in Fowner's fleet by order of creditors. A further meeting scheduled for Monday October 17 at noon to carry out resolutions made today.
Advertisement announces the Scrap Iron Forge and Boring Mill at Milltown near Dublin with eight acres of land, houses, gardens, stables and other accommodations. Partners W Trick, Poonden, and John H Bavista have consented to sell. Applications for particulars to Tomas Perce, Peter-fired, or Mr John Bavaro. A showing site is available.
Advertisement for a lottery-like insurance plan with half guinea price per policy. Describes prize structure includes five guineas, Kanty Guineas, and other prizes. Explains payout rules, draw dates, and guaranteed numbers gratis. Mentions payment in good halfpence and poor clarity in terms.
The State Lottery Office cautions the public against dealings with unlicensed lottery operators and promises rewards for information leading to prosecutions. Only those on the official list, licensed and secured, may lawfully conduct lottery business.
STATE LOTTERY OFFICE issues a public notice naming individuals who have licenses to sell lottery tickets under the act. The list includes Caleb Jenkins, Luke Waits, Patrick Neirville, and many others with street addresses, confirming no others are authorized to deal. The notice is signed by Chest and Rolker's Leey, Secretaries.
The fragmentary notice discusses a drawing or lottery with references to chances and payments. It mentions a date range and a person named Luan and a figure “Eg Bier cent large Gears” in a dated, unclear context. It reads as a garbled notice of bets, odds, and payments with vague attribution to original departments.
Walker informs the public that he maintains a twelve thousand pound security in the Bank of Larland for payment of all prizes sold or signed. He lists notable prizes and recipients including Litchfield Cork 19,000 pounds, Wiss. Bay Je Dublin 5221, and others, distributed through Walkers Olds service at Dame Street Dublin.
An 18th century advertisement offers various goods including wines spices pepper vinegar and condiments. It lists names and terms like Virgin rucrey Cayerne and Catfups as cheap items. The note references ready money and a location in 1785.
From Leghorn dated August 30 a letter from Algiers dated May 29 reports the Bey of Constantine entering the city to be confirmed in his dignity. He brought tribute of 200,000 piastres and distributed 15,090 sequins to government officers. Venetians paid 800 ducats and settled a consulship debt. The Holland consul Sieur Finet arrived and sought good relations with the States General. The piece notes Emperor Joseph II’s authority and calls out tensions with Roman Catholics and the Holy See over religious symbols and practices, criticizing encroachments on religious rights and urging restraint by church authorities.
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