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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Sep 29, 1791
Page
2
Fragmentary extra from Burke related pamphlet discusses the French Revolution and its impact on society. It questions Burkean political beliefs, language evolution, and the influence on future generations.
The piece critiques liberal hopes in the National Assembly and argues that Rousseau’s writings corrupt domestic life and morality. It laments implied equality for servants, domesticated by invective against tyranny, and warns that legislators threaten family stability by eroding trust, order, and virtue.
Passage notes attendance of official dispatches at the Psals Park lodge since the arrival of Lord Hobart. The Lord continues regular at the cattle dispatch for his duties, with reference to the Rieht- Hons Mrr Hobart and ongoing official business.
A Dunedin style assembly balloted to elect Mr Andrews after Alderman Freming proposed replacements. The evening saw civic entertainments at the Eagle in Eustace, while local officials altered posts and officials prepared for Christmas day church services. The piece critiques contemporary politics amid revolutions and mentions notable arrivals from England on the Loftus and Clermont packets.
The text presents a formal petition to His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant General and General Governor of Ireland. It expresses loyalty to the government, requests favorable treatment for citizens, and lauds the competent administration driving trade, agriculture, and manufacturing growth while urging protection against rebellion or defamation.
Fragmented OCR recalls a grim trial and sensational crime in a county setting. It mentions a bridewell ordeal, a murder case tied to a Diy marine, a transport strike of neighbours, and a convict sentenced for murder amid dramatic courtroom proceedings. Names include Coote rime, Marta, Coleman, George's-hill, and Mr. Joho-Magwellyd, with references to local lanes and croft life.
The clergy of Limerick express profound gratitude to Excellency John Earl of Westmorland for his arrival as Lord Lieutenant and General Governor. They praise the King's protection and the constitution, and affirm loyalty to the monarch and empire. They trust his justice and candour to fairly represent them and uphold established church liberty.
The Excellency replies with thanks for the Clergy of Limerick Diocese and the Bankers and Merchants of Limerick, praising loyalty to the Constitution and to the King. They express grateful acknowledgement for Calutary care and note benefits to trade and commerce from duties consolidation under your Excellency.
An obituary fragment notes the death of a newborn infant in Reet Co Cavan on the 14th, wife of Michael Roe Eig, described as a tender affectionate mother. The garbled text mentions reverend figures and local tone, with a sorrowful farewell and community regret.
The report records high water events in Dublin with times on Thursday Friday and mentions disast night at half past eleven and noon, followed by afternoon readings. It notes post and weather timing details with minutes after specified hours for each day.
Market prices list oats barley and flour with per hundred weight rates and loaf assize details. The document cites the Dublin city bread price order and includes various grain and flour price figures for the day, noting oats barley and wheat alongside the household allowance and bread weights.
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