News from Castlebar and Atlantic affairs in August 1788
Postscript from Dublin reports action at Castlebar less disastrous than feared. Headquarter bulletins say Lord Coannts aims to move against the enemy. troops, including Royal Cheshire and others, reportedly prepared to march. A French transport with 300 soldiers and 20,000 arms is said captured. U S proclamations revoke recognition of French consuls. Naval engagements near Havre involve several 18 and 24 pounder batteries with British ships. An execution for mutiny at Portsmouth is noted along with a field accident in Goodman’s Fields.
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Lisson
Falmouth
King George
Col
Braddy II
Maker Camp
Royal Cheshiire
Royal Cornwall
Royal Lancasire
Wilthhire
1St Somerset
Stafford Companies
Grenadiers
Ireland
United States of America
Congress
United States
France
French Republic
Laramse
Rozier and
AkcamBat
Mozaro
le Revangch
le Comett
la Libre
le Vernes
le Vulcan
le Serpent
Havre
Richand Strachan
Portmouth
Baronet
Adamant
Arethusa
Beauleau
Niger
Cynthia
Beaulie
Cherburgh
Camilla
Margon
Cear
Hiymouth
Cambridge Guardship
Goodman’s
Burger
Irish Defense Report Early French Attack Near Castlebar
Advices from Lieut General Laxx describe an early morning French assault near Castlebar that forced a retreat to Hollymount and then southward through Tuam. Royal forces, including militia and artillery, fought bravely but lost six field pieces and about 20 men, with concerns over dispersed assembly and ongoing vigilance across Ireland.
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Dunuth Casper
Laxx
Castlebar
Hollymourt
Regreve
Axfeld
Laxe
Lage
Dublin
Killala
Wiater Fencibles
Kilkenny
Limerick City
Royal Irish Artillery
Hollymount
Tuam
Galway
Athlone
Wexford
Province of
Connaught
Clare
Lord Castlereagh
Irish Parliament Deliberates Over Bar Adverts in Press
In the House of Commons, debate centers on a pamphlet style advertisement signed by Arthur O Connor Emmet and Dr. M Neyvin, alleging involvement by C M Loughlin and Lewis Lyons. Cornelius M Loughlin and Lyons testify about their role in printers and papers, while Hutchinson and the Attorney General urge measured action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Waontspury
F. Hutchinson
Elizabeth M‘doniel
C. M.loughlin
L. Lyons
Cornelius M' Loughlin
Hiberniani- Journal
Sdynders
Arthur Oconnor
Emmet
M.neyvin
Lewis
Lyons
Evans
Kilmaigham
R. Dillon
Dawdieh
Dillon
Evening Post
Hiim
Hon. House
Leawis Lyons
M‘loughlin
Richard Dilson
Persoris
Mc Nevin
Mr.McLoughlin
Oder
Hou
Hutchinson
Altho
McDonnel
David
Burke
House
Blaguiere
Belfast Av e 28 on The Pallas Arrives at Lough
Captain Waterman from New York arrived in the Lough this morning after a three day passage. Last Saturday he observed three frigates he believed French under sail toward the southwest about 30 leagues from Torey Island. The next morning an English squadron of a 64 gun ship a frigate and a cutter brought him in about 160 miles behind the French.
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Belfast
Pallas
Waterman
New York
Lough
S. W
W.N.W
Parliament Debates Over Publication and Privilege
The House debated whether an advertisement defamatory to three state prisoners violated privilege and warranted legal action. Castlereagh and the Attorney General argued against parliamentary interference, while Mr Hutchinson and others pressed for censure and possible custody. The session adjourned after further motions and debate.
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Ishears
Courier
Westminster
Gos Pamely
Botany Bay
Castlereagh
Verhip
Alibel
Corry
L. Parsens
Lord Castlesreagh
Hutchinson
M‘donnel
House of Lords Passes Rebels Surrender Bill Amid Amnesty
In a Lords session Wisnesway Argay moved a third reading and the bill to compel Rebels to surrender and pledge allegiance passed. The Chancellor presented an amnesty bill for those involved in the late rebellion with exceptions for Napper Tandy and certain others. The bill, per precedent, was read once and approved.
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House of Lords
Wisnesway
Argay
Reebellion
Arrival of Warships at Plymouth in August
A chaotic OCR note reports ships including Druid and Cafar man of war arriving at Plymouth in August. It mentions Dapin end Albian armed ships and sailing for Sheertefs with wind recorded as W. Names and spellings are unclear but indicate a naval movement and cruises near Plymouth.
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Sheertefs
Bradwee Market Ledger Fragment
Fragmentary price list showing various figures such as 85, 49, 65 and 78, with mentions of bank, loyalty, and per cent values. The text reads like a securities or commodity ledger, listing percentages and monetary marks without full context.
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Bradwee
P. Ct
Bank L. Aa
Annae
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Postscript
London
Coannants
Lipvtenant
Las
Taviop
Boyle
Samra
Plymouta
Cafar
Frith
Lonponi
J. Walter
J. Walz ‘Ter
eHourt -Squant
Bracze
Fryare
J. Boxsor
Salisbury-square
Blackfriars
Ae Lobe
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