Proclamation Promotes Mercy After Irish Rebellion
A 1798 news summary notes a government proclamation offering pardon to rebels in Wexford and surrounding counties upon surrender of arms within fourteen days, with officers to process submissions at designated towns and issue protection certificates to loyal subjects. It also reports a British naval success: Captain LawForp’s squadron captures a Swedish frigate and 13 transports, thought bound for the Mediterranean, amid reports of naval movements and Irish parliamentary criticism of incendiary rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubin
Coxnwatris
Happy Tor
Wexford
Azaint
Lereef
Jas
Fias
Dalia
Groacs
LawForp
Mediterranean
Dutkirk
Hemburgh
Trowgrrpes
Netfox
Gibraltar
Aradeleine
Malta
Fung
de Braak
Drei
Deagar
Deen
Plymouth Sound
Brank
Bucxincuam
Dublin
House of Commons
Sheridan
Ireland
Lord CastTiereacn
Great
Margate
Law Ford
Romney
Champion
Phaver
Welverine
Flanders
Rebels in Wicklow and Wexford Face Fierce Probing Actions
Dublin reports ongoing rebel activity across Wicklow and Wexford with bands hiding in bogs and mountains. Rebel leaders Perry Fitzgerald and Grogan are cited among those killed or captured, while witnesses describe brutal abuses by the insurgents and Loyalists detailing a theatrical capture of Lord Kincora on a coastal voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicklow
Wexford
Perry
Fitzgerald
Derrybayne
Ballyboy
James
Abraham Chritchley
Kildare
Capt. Cook
Kincsporouen
Arklow
Vinégar-nill
Ship News from Atlantic Sailings and British Ports
Maritime notices report ships captured or leaky with privateer actions and arrivals at Plymouth Deal Yarmouth and Portsmouth. Vessels include Dolphin Young Parkman Earl Mansfield Juné Fora Olivia Hale Sarah Delawary and more, plus mutterings of British fleet movements and Philadelphia De Braak disaster and Irish Militia movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolphin Young
Petersburgh
Saltholm
Parkman
Virginia
Liverpool
Adventure
Bourdéaux
Ney
Earl Mansfield
Robertson
London
Halifax
Decide
St. Andera
Mahony
Cork
Lisbon
Castoret
Vigo
Hudson
Baltimore
Olivia
Antigua
New York
Sarah
Quinton
New Brunswick
Philadelphia
Delaware
Domphy
Independence
Guadaloupe
Harrisony
Demerara
Sandy Rock
Crothy
Africa
Borto Rico
Dantzig
Yarmouth
Vial
Prince of Wales Packet
Hearn
Cuxhaven
Plymouth
Royal Lancashire Regiment of Militia
Maker Heights
Cawland
Ireland
Rebellion in Ireland Denied by Jacobin Press
The piece argues that Irish rebellion remains violent but not as strong as Jacobin outlets claim. It notes fugitives wandering the countryside, calls for calm, and criticizes sensational reporting while hoping Admiral Nelson will boost British morale with action against the Toulon fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Cuartes Ascii
Nelson
Toulon
Bey Pr
Theft from ship chests described in witness deposition
The statement recounts breaking open chests belonging to the deponent and the supercargo, with thievery of items deemed useful. The perpetrators reportedly took clothing and even searched shoes for paners, leaving the speaker unable to wear garments.
Circuit Sessions Schedule Across Regions in July and August
The document lists forthcoming circuit court sessions across multiple counties and cities in July and August. It specifies judges, venues such as guildhalls and castles, and dates in Wiltshire Devon and other regions, including Exeter, Bristol, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham, Derbyshire, Leicester, Coventry, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Stafford, York, Durham, Northumberland, and Cumberland. It notes dates like July 16 to August 18 across numerous locales and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Ju Fice AsHuest
Baron Pear
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Rutland
Oakham
Lincolnhire
Castle of
Lincoln
City of Lincoln
City of
Nottighamshire
Nottingham
Derbyshire
Derby
Leicestershire
Leicester
Borough of
City of Coventry
Warwickshire
Warwick
Oxford
Justice Heatry
Baron Tomson
Berkshire
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
City of Oxford
Worcestershire
Worcester
Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Monmouthshire
Monmouth
Herefordshire
Hereford
Shropshire
Taugeays
Shrewsbury
Staffordshire
Stafford
Northern
Justice Rooxe
Justice Lawrinos
York
Yorkshire
Castle of York
Durham
Newcattle-upon-Tyne
Northumberland
Newcattle
upon-Tyne
Cumberland
Carlisle
Westmoreland
Appleby
Lancashire
Lanecaster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jung Jo
Ship News
S.W
Catwater
Portsmouth
Charon
Ulyses
Coromandel
Yarmouth Roads
Needles
Stoke’s-Bay
Ulysses
Wiliam
Pitt
St. Domingo
North Seas
Deal
Thed
Fred Mnan
West-Endies
Theope
Dandison
Tortola
Vincent-Low
Cape Henlopen
Dasw
Lewes
Drew
Chace
New-York
Liddle
Beaufort
America
Gascaidine
Navy
Putney
Onstow
Degrina
Walton
Surry
Bromiley
Sevenoaks
Langside
Glasgow
James Haar
Milnbrae Field
Frith
Great Britain
Sitius
Ganges
Agamemnon
Proserpine
Kent
Beiliqueux
Vestal
Glatton
Ranger
Mary-lebonne Church
Charles “Mordaunt
James Salmond
Bengal Military Establishment
Louisa Scott
David Scote
Upper Harley.street
Woodford
Essex
Nathaniel Bayly
Bayly’s. Vale
Jamaica
Wm. Digby
William Moody
Bathampton
Wilts
Wilton
Salsbury
Longford
Castle
Barbara Pleydell Bouverie
Radnor
Tee
Thomas.Butcher
Box “Ard
Newbury
Berks
Bank L. Ans
R.é
Walter
J. Walter
J Walter
Blackfriars
Western
Jufice Evan
Fffice Grosz
Southampton
Castle of Winchester
New Sarum
Dorser
Thurday
Dorchetter
Devon
Exeter
Corrtwall
Bodminz
Someret
City of Wells
Bristol
Hall
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