In Ireland 1797 1798 Union conspirators detailed
Testimony before the executive directory describes military and civil organization of the Union, plans for French aid, Bantry Bay invasion, arms supply schemes, finances from church property, and efforts to overthrow the ecclesiastical establishment. Witnesses claim Ireland could be an independent republic with strong arms and discouraged by government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Party of the
Union
Great Britain
Franer
Leinster
Munster
England
Scotland
Bantry Bay
Hocue
Franckfort
Paris
Hamburgh
Bantry-bay
Oyster-haven
Bantry
Bandon
Fermoy
Belfast
Donegal
Lough Foyle
Derry
Sige
Bay of Galway
Avere
France
Lisle
The
House of Commons
Arthur O'Conner
Executive Directory
Mary Whilk
O’connor
Nevin
Samuel Nerison
Ulster
Hhis
Bond
Newgate
Kilmainham
Texel
Kildare
Unio
Lord Caflereagh
Saurin
Fletcher
Ridgeway
Debate over Witness Evidence and Parliamentary Privilege
A discussion in Parliament questions whether a bar of witnesses may be cross examined by the committee and if parliamentary privileges allow such participation. Speeches criticize the legality and argue the proper limits of access, with motions to adjourn and calls for full attendance amid a low member turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heral Craddock
Grogan
Yelverton
Gan
Genttleman
Cornel Astending
Francis Ffutchinson
Moore
Hutchinson
Knox
House debates Bill of Attainder on Grogan evidence
On Wednesday August 22 the House formed a Committee on the Bill of Attainder and spent the entire day and night examining evidence related to Cornelius Grogan. The committee continued its work into Thursday morning at four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Cornelius Grogan
Dublin treason trials loom as new court forms and arrests rise
A general Commission of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery will try all offenders in custody. In the vicinity, multiple arrests occurred with 62 apprehended for treasonable practices, including Dr Freeman Mr Hamilton and Mr Skerret. An American report notes Dr James Reynolds once exiled for sedition has resurfaced in America. Byrne and Wicklow insurgents surrender to General Moore. The rebellion may be considered wholly at an end.
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Dnnifkillen
Freeman
Hamilton
Skerret
James Reynolds
Lords Committee
Court of King’s Bench
Drennan
America
Byrne
Wicklow
Moore
Bankrupts and dividends listed with Bristol Bath and London notes
Robert Roffer of Bristol printers and George Morton of Bath coachmaker surrender on dates in September and October at noted inns. William Hambidge in Berkshire as coin-dealer to surrender. Dividends noted for E Hurford and F Underhill among others. Average sugar price from returns to Aug 22 1798 fixed at 64s 13d per cwt excluding duties.
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Robert Roffer
Bristol
White Lion
Broad Street
Mr. Edmunds
Lincoln’s Inn
George Morton
Bath
Greyhound Inn
Attornes
Huches
Nethersole
Essex-street
William Hambidge
Farringdon
Berkshire
Bell Inn
W. Ward
E. Hurford
Wellington
Somersetshire
F. Underhill
J Stapleton
Salters’hall-court
R. James
High-street
Southwark
Duel In North Devon Militia Ends Peacefully
Reports from the coast note frequent packets laden with specie entering Britain from the Continent. A duel occurred at Stanborough Heights Camp on the 16th between Captain L and Lieut. W of the North Devon Militia. after four exchanges, Captain L was slightly wounded and the seconds intervened to end the affair. A deserter case in Chester led to a tinker’s seizure, and a Cheapside couple were fined for wearing hair powder without certificates under an act.
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Elbe
Cuxhaven
Helegoland
Yarmouth
Boulton
Roberts
Stanborough Heights
North Devon
Chester
Lawrence-lane
Cheapsidey
Wm. Promer
French Squadron Skirmish Off Havre and Shore Attacks
Reports detail Sir R. Strachan's squadron near Havre repelling gunboat threats after mooring in inner Seine berths. The Diamond and sloop Ropley sustain damage but suffer no serious injuries. British officers warn of French plans to move 20 000 troops to Ireland with gunboats, while calls rise to assign more home port gun-boats to the flotilla. A flag of truce failed over Caen fishermen exchange. French officials deny British claims of inhumanity.
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R. Straghan
Po Havre
Howey
Seine
R. Stenenan
Havre
Cape la Heve
Rpley
Bentham
Hacker
Royp
Portsmouth
Marcou
Admiral Muskeys
Dunkirk
Brett
Ireland
R. Sikacuan
la Hogue
Caen
Pegans
Druid Captain Piercy Killed by Malays at Toolalamoi
An East Indies letter reports the Druid Captain Piercy died of wounds after clashing with Malays over cargo disputes at Toolalamoi. Piercy’s officer and a small marines force were briefly besieged, exchanges of fire followed, and several locals killed or wounded. Captain Tuomas of the Noxfuck arrived to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulo Penang
Andies
Toolalamoi
Pigrey
Piercy
Prakrcy
Noxfuck
Tuomas
Priest Drowns Crossing Booth Ferry Near Eden
The Rev. R. Munkhouse attempting to cross Booth Ferry near Eden was drowned in the incident noted this evening. Local authorities are investigating the accident and a search is ongoing for clues to the circumstances. The church community mourns the loss of the local clergyman.
Fragmentary Financial Notations on Red Wentings
OCR reading shows scattered monetary figures and abbreviations: cent, per cent, premiums, bank references, stock codes, and exchange notes. Readable items include percentages, dated notes, and prices but many tokens are incomplete or garbled, preventing clear event or identity extraction.
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Dublin
Ave
Raz
London Gazette
Souadron
Red. Co
Ga ‘Bank L. A
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