Kilkenny duel and executions tied to rebellion losses
The report describes a duel between Mesirs M'Cartney and Youne of Kilkenny Yeomanry after which M'Cartney was killed and Youne wounded. It notes Major Ormssy of the Limerick Militia allegedly killed rebels, captured a leader and 18 men, and recounts the execution of Harvey and Colclough following their capture at a cave. It mentions large fortunes left by Harvey and Grogan, and claims of Captain Harpy's burning during Hacketstown actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Cheshire and
Glengary Fencibles
Jersey
Kilkenny
Mesirs
M‘cartney
Youne
Ormssy
Limerick
Edenderry
Cote Lous
B. B. Harvey
Cotclouch
Harvey
Colclough
Perann
Grogan
Hacketstown
Harpy
Yeomanry
Rebels surrender in Barony of Forth and executions in Waterford
A June letter reports Clare Militia and Hompesch's Dragoons returning to quarters from Wexford. Rebels in the Barony of Forth surrendered to General Laxe who pardoned all except officers, who were shot. John Storey hanged. other prisoners named. Westmeath Militia privates brought from Skibbereen for United Irishmen charges. Waterford reports executions of conspirators and militia detachments arriving from Wexford to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clonmel
Hompesch
Wexford
Baron Homrescu
Barony of
Forth
Laxe
John Storey
Dickie
M‘ginn
Down
Thomas Cruise
Belfast
Westmeath
Skibbereen
Bandon
Viscount Bannon
Waterford
Jory
Rourke
Habbot
Lewis
New Bridge
Roscommon
Donegal
Meath
County ‘Dublin
Kenge
Irish Parliament Debates Militia Funding and Monuments
In the House of Commons on July 2, Burgh traces the supply committee report approving a 500,000 vote for British militia and yeomanry pay. The Chancellor notes Treasury funds cover current needs and no immediate loan is planned. Sir F Blaquiere delays motions on monument to Lords Mountjoy and ONeill, while others praise the yeomanry and militia for defending the country. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Burgh
Committee of Supply
Joan
F. Blaquiere
Christ Church
Mountjoy
O’neill
A. Cavendish
Bart
Ireland
England
Bellamy Defends Peace Talks With American Commissioners
Bellamy argues that reports by American commissioners were biased and unfairly accused him of seeking a private bribe. He details multiple conferences with the commissioners and Talleyrand, insisting he pursued an honorable peace and disclosed no specific money demand.
American Negotiation With the French Minister
The article presents M Y a principal agent in the Paris negotiation between the American Commissioners and M de Talleyrand. It notes a long circumstantial narrative from M Y via Mr Bellamy of Hamburgh who published a letter to the Amiees journal editor with his version of the intercourse with American Ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Talleyrand
Charaer
Paris
Falleyrand
United States
America
Adams
Directory
Oine
Gerry
Bellamy
Mr. Gerry
Foreign Department
Tooll
Brenenn Republic
Beaumarchais
Hamburgh
Ye Fall
Virginia
Berling
Perfor
Bakshall
M. Y
M. de Talleyrand
Lorx
de ‘Talleyrand
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Jury, R
Cork
Irish Parliament
THE
AMI Des Loix
Barras
French Republic
United States of America
M.Y
Holland
Gttones
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