Dreadful accidents and robberies reported in Waterford area
A series of late week incidents include a serious powder explosion at a shop in Haverary injuring a man and a girl, suspected cattle theft in Leinster market with two cow losses, and a watchman attacked while a separate theft case unfolds at Smithfield. Additional reports detail a ship in distress near Belfast and an attempted armed robbery in Waterford with three suspects arrested after a blunderbuss display, plus an inquest into a death at Carrick-on-Suir.
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Haverary
Scotland
Movusmareestrert
Oretce
Patrick Fox
Smithfield
Thomas Conally
Leinster-market
Conally
Behan
Woodestreet
Binteher
Nancy
Wood Street
Ami v. Sims
William Barry
Hagardstown
Naul
James's Street
the Naul
Barrys
Fox
Deray
James and
Agnes
Greenock
Philadelphia
John M‘burny
Loghandaff
Templepatrick
Belfast News
Arramprep
Samuel Witte
Hanover-street
Jackson Barnes
Ferk
Barnes
White
Thomas Fogarty
Trust
Cornelius Holton
Eay
Carrick
Hegarder
Waterford
Ford Mirror
Carrick-on- Suir
Mazy Phelan
Joagoo
Bridget Murer
Weanesty
Mighag Pedde
Probable murder charge after domestic tragedy in Clonmel
A woman died after a night with her husband Michael Phelan drinking at home. Witnesses described her suffering and cries of “you have killed me.” The next morning she was found dead with facial injuries. her six year old son said his father kicked her in the breast. Verdict mixed murder against Phelan. committed to Clonmel Gaol.
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Ber
Phelan
Marie
Michael
Michael Phelan
Clonmel
Directions for recovering the drowned
Published by the Distus Husane Society these instructions outline steps to revive drowning victims. Procedures cover moving the body to warmth, clearing airways, artificial respiration with bellows, warming the limbs and torso, and continued effort for hours. Warnings restrict handling and room occupancy and advise cautious feeding and medical consultation.
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Distus Husane Society
Sammer
Rauh
Persiet
Fire Escape Ladder Demonstrated in College Green
A new Fire Escape Ladder invented by Mr. Hill of Church-street was shown in College-green with Lord Mayor and officials watching. The wheeled box raises a ladder via windlass and a bucket on top reads Trust in God and fear not as the device lowered people safely.
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Hill
Church-street
College-green
College Geen
King William
Three Irishmen to be sent home after clemency
The Lord Mayor arranged for the three Irishmen recently convicted then pardoned to be returned to Ireland. They appeared improved and grateful as the Lord Mayor offered guidance and a prearranged fund for their future comforts, plus travel expenses to Liverpool and home passage funded by subscriptions. An agent in Ireland was appointed, with a small pocket sum provided, while the total subscription was to rise.
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Syouse
Loxnow
Ireland
Liverpool
Pedestrian Barnet Covers 1077 Miles in Record Run
In Surrey and London, Barnet the Pedestrian completed 1077 miles in 2 days and 17 hours, with 45 miles by eight in the evening followed by rest and resumed pace. He travelled amid huge crowds, aided by companions and landlord Mr Prestidge, aiming to set a national walking feat.
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Maten
Lower Tooting
Surrey
Zia
Barnet
Carter Defeats Oliver in Carlisle Boxing Clash for England Title
The fight near Gretna Green drew about 15 000 spectators as Carter outpointed Oliver over 48 rounds in a muddy ring. Carter suffered minor injuries yet gained the England champion title with Cribb declaring. Painter and Barclay praised for training and management while London backers profited.
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Carter
Oliver
Springfield
Scotland
Gretna Green
Carlisle
Painter
Crehb
Marquis of
Queensterey
Colonel Barton
Cing
Longtown
Bug Berle
Carcer
England
Cribb
Barclay
Londavere
Carter Hinwelf
Newmarket First October Meeting 1816 Racing Sparks
Sporting intelligence describes the October meeting at Newmarket with Colts and mares racing for sweepstakes of 200 pounds and other prizes. Anticipation defeats Tigrit after a hard chase and Chifney’s riding earns praise as Anticipation wins narrowly at the Duke’s Stand.
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Newmarket
Prilay
Cavendish
Shakespear
A . D. of Grafton
Lord Suffield
Congress
G. H. Cavendish
St. Tilb
Thornhill
Thomas
Mr. Payne
Duke of Grattan
Bourbon
Sir Thomas
Duke of Grafton
Lord Foley
Minuet
Slukcapeyr
Paimers
B.C
Wigris
Vigrin
Tigrit
Haphasgrd
Hale Alengeth
Chifney
Carlisle Races and Rousing Festival at the October Meet
The Carlisle races feature five and three mile heats with the Marquis of Queensberry and King David among entrants. Orphan and Harry Dawson compete in a decisive plate after a foul ride. Viceroy, Defama, and Rinaldo also race. Wet weather dampened attendance, though nobility and gentry observed the events alongside wrestling and other amusements. Pickpockets from London reportedly targeted crowds but found limited success.
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Marquis of Queensbery
Davin
T. C. Powlett
Mr. Howarth
Lord Derby
Rinaldo
Marquis of
Queenaberry
King David
Corporation of the City of
Cark
Lonadate
Sir David
Ingledew
King Coil
Syra
Mr. Walmatey
H. c
Cantley
Yreold
Yreold Me. Ferguson's Ch. m. 3 Yr. Old ~Mr. Simpon
Lady Abbas
Fair of
Carliste
Marquis of Queensberry
Harry Dawson
Lax
Carliale
Hawthorn
Perama
John B Scott
Vicerny
Jobbing
Lemadale
David
Viceroy
Harting
Lord Lieuenant
Lord Lowther
Phillip Musgrave Bart
Metropolia
Cumberland
Army appoints chiefs and staff transfers in Ireland and Jamaica
General Sir George Beckwith becomes Commander-in-Chief in Ireland replacing Sir George Hewett. Colonel Carew remains secretary. Major-General Conran moves to command in Jamaica. Sir Robert Brownrigg reportedly to leave Ceylon. Sir Alexander Campbell leaves the Ile of France. Lieutenant-Colonel M Douall arrives from Québec. Off duty, 42d Royal Highland Officers dine with Dumbarton town officials amid the annual election.
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George Beckwith
Ireland
George Hewett
Carew
Conran
Gibgalur
Jamaica
Robert Brownrigg
Ceylon
Alexander Campbell
Ile of France
M‘douall
Québec
Reid
Morel
St. Martin’stane
42D
Royt Highland Regiment
Dumbarton
Birth and marriage notices from Dublin newspaper
Birth announcements include a son for Mrs William Brady of Tn Dame atreer and a daughter for the Lady of John Stott in Lurgan Lodge, with other entries from Edinburgh and Seaford. marriages listed: Daniel Frederick Ryan to Eleanor Buchanan, Capel-street figures T. O'Connor to Mrs Conway, and Henry Courtny to Eliza Locan, plus Cork vows and a Paris betrothal. Obituary notes for Miss Sarah Kingston and Rev George Gustavus Baker, with details on Major Samuel Sinclair Hay and Mrs Maswell. Also a Dublin printing notice and subscription rates for the journal.
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Dame Atreer
William Brady
John Stott
Lurgan Lodge
Edinburgh
Cady Ferguson
Seaford
Rice
5Alight Infantry
Portsmouth
Major Swait
S6th
St. Andrew's Church
Daniel Frederick Ryan
Eleanor
Archibald Buchanan
College-green
T. O'Connor
Capel-street
Conway
Grafton-street
Henry Courtny
Marrymount
County Down
Eliza
Edward Locan
Castle Shane
County Monaghan
Christ Church
Cork
J) M'Donnell
Felix Daly
George Greet
Paris
James Drummond
Eghie
Cecilia A. ‘Selfer
Archibald Telfer
Tobias Smnollet
Saragh Kingston
Alderman Kingston
Birdhill
County Tipperary
R. Coing
George ‘Gustavus Baker
Killerly
Lattin
Samuel Sinclair Hay
Bengal Artillery
Thomas Hay
Maswell
Edward Beauverie
William Maswell
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Reardon
Conolly
E. Ke
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the Army
Dublin
Parliament Street
Towa
Sila Mancha
Nawron & Co
Warwick-square
London
Noding
Moon
Sete
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