Notice on Excise Fines Suspension for Townlands 1816
The Commissioners of Excise issue a notice suspending fines for one calendar month to allow inhabitants of Townlands and surrounding districts to harvest corn and potatoes without seizure risk. After the period, fines will be levied on property except for corn and potatoes, with strict liability on other produce and active collection to follow. Dublin October 16 1816. Edward Stardman, Excise Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tappan
Hiliz
Eward Stardman
Dublin
Whitworth Bridge ceremony and Dublin news row
A long report covers the Whitworth Bridge stone laying at Arran quay with lord lieutenant and duchess, plus a guard of honour and local crowds. It also notes ecclesiastical appointments in Limerick, sensational theatre notices, and a broad critique of postwar trade distress, reformers, and public meetings across Ireland and Britain.
Plans to quiet dissent and aid the rich over the poor
A fragment in vehement political rhetoric argues that mob actions and “dangerous” agitators threaten the state. It condemns subscription campaigns claimed to relieve distress as schemes to plunder the national debt, urging vigilance against factions aiming to plunge the country into universal anarchy and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denoe
Faming Society of Ireland Show Opens Under Difficulties
The Farming Society of Ireland at Baucinastoe opened its annual show amid low prices and credit woes. Vast hay losses from floods on the Shannon and Suck depressed sentiment as sheep and cattle sales brought prices barely covering rents. Despite gloom, the stock yard showed quality especially in bulls, new members joined, and Mr Wynne presided daily. An honorary medal to the Earl of Clancarty was voted for tenant improvements, with plans to move the fair away from the Sabbath following his lordship's cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Bartate
Europe
United States
London
Ze Courier
Great Britain
Lacy
Shannon
Wynne
Lord Whitworth
Ireland
Duke of Wellington
Lord Exmouth
Webb
Earl of Clancarty
Jon
Nioxt
Marlboron
Street
Aberdeen
White Horse
Piccadilly
St. Petersburgh
Dover-street
Lés
Taxern
Chain Bridges Through Ages and American Examples
A historical note on chain bridges praising their practicality and longevity. It cites ancient references from Norden and Captain Turner, mentions a Burmese or Tibetan embassy, and highlights American usage of a Mecrnack style bridge once widely employed, noting its 10 foot long? or 50 foot width and substantial load capacity. An 1809 patent is referenced.
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Norden
Covabant
Cael Chatuia
Bridge over the Mersey chain plan praised by Royal Navy officers
A discussion on chain bridge innovation notes Captain Brown of the Royal Navy praising a 1000 foot Mersey crossing at Rutiedrn Gap. It explains pile driving, foundations, and submerged work as the main challenges, argues chains can replace costly piers, and envisions a Thames-scale adventure worthy of Wellington with potential for a seaway crossing. The piece ties Caesar’s Rhine bridge to future prowess and urges proper setup for safe vessel passage under chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Royal Navy
Mersey
Rutiedrn
Fatr
Thergin
Ridge
Lehigh Tahay
Kintyre
Anteim
Wellington
Caesar
Rhine
Robbery near Black Rock road ends in arrests
Thomas Clarke reports being robbed Tuesday night near Cold Blow Lane by three men, two Labourers and a sailor type, one armed with pistols and a pitchfork. They stole notes and cash totaling 51 pounds 6 shillings and fivepence. Wednesday morning, police found thirteen suspected characters at an eating house in Bride Woollove and detained them for security. Magistrates vow inquiry into their extravagant and intemperate conduct.
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Duxesmeet
Thomas Clarke
Dublin
Black Rock
Rowe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cale
Belgium
France
Whitworth Bridge
Duchess of
Dorset
Sherrick
Arranquay
King
Limeniex
Cashel
John Seymour
Tipperary
Lattie
George G. Baker
Jebb
Limerick
Cooke
Peachynt
Locokit
Munden and Dowton
Ws.Sparks
Peach
Courier
Och B
Car
Edinburgh
Haywick
Carlisle
Carter
Cribb
Farming Society OF Ireland
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