Rebellion in Wexford and Killgobbin Allegiances
Reports describe bands roaming near Blackestown Hill and plundering roads. In Wexford County many Protestants are said to have been murdered by rebels, with towns like Gorey under rebel control. Hundreds of locals swore allegiance in Dundrum and Sandymount, while military detachments moved by jaunting car to sustain action. A Limerick Mail passenger, Lieut. William Girrard, was killed near Kildare as the Cork and Limerick mail coaches arrived in town.
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Rebels Routed and Floggings Reported in June Skirmishes
June notes a rebel defeat at Blackmore Hill near Bleffington and a flogging castigation of Dr. Crawford from Lisburn for gunpowder. Cork remains quiet while North insurgents are cited with 16,600 mini. Glandelough holds, Yeomanry across Dublin exceed 6000, and Mount Kennedy passes are contested. May news from Limerick hints allegiance shift as Killaloy neighbors return to loyalty. Patrick Brien is whipped for pike making and mail theft disrupts routes between Clonmel and Cathel.
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Belfast Siege News Reported Martial Law and Arms Proclamation
May 29 Belfast reports martial law in principal streets and daily court martial at the Market house for nighttime curfew violators. Major General Nucent offers amnesty to those revealing the six field pieces and promises protection for sites and owners. A carload of arms arrived from Down. about a stand of arms surrendered. M Evay Macan captured after two days for distributing 160 poison doses to servants to target Protestant families.
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Thanks of Parliament Logged for Sir James Duff Role in Curragh Action
The House met after adjournment and Mr. Mansel moved thanks to General Sir James Duff for his gallant conduct in opening communications between the metropolis and the south amid the Curragh of Kildare rebellion. Debate probed Dundas, Dundas’s dealings with rebels, and calls for inquiry, with figures like Lord Castlereagh and Baresford voicing concerns. The division yielded 91 to 0. The House adjourned for tomorrow.
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France ends Merlin presidency as Rearbe takes helm
News from Europe reports Merlin’s three month presidency in the Directory ending with his brother Rearbe assuming leadership. Berlin hosts pivotal political talks as Russia Britain and Northern courts push a broad alliance with Sweden. Turmoil includes Trieste sanctions and French envoys shifting posts to Rastadt and Vienna. A British frigate envoy demands reduced harbor patrols. Havre replies firmly.
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Frou in London Gazette June Digest of Ireland News
Accounts from Major General Evtlaces describe Fawcett marching from Duncannon fort with a Meath Regiment company. Rebels reportedly surround Wexford. force planned to dislodge them. Lord Lieutenant dispatch notes Newtown Barry attacked by rebels from Vinegar Hill. 300 killed, L'Estrange lauded for defense with militia, dragoons, yeomen. Navy reports Hawke and Lapwing privateers captured near Grenada and St Bartholomew's. Bankruptcy notices and debates on holiday bill adjourned.
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Parliament in Privileges and Holidays Debates in Lords
The House of Lords debated the Belhaven Peerage and measures including the importation ban on light silver coin, West India Governors Indemnity, and Misdemeanor Cots Bill. The Land Tax Redemption and Ship Owners Relief Bills faced postponements. Lords discussed taxation and rank distinctions before adjournment.
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England
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Rochesser
Adjutant Wounded by Firing Exercise In Lewes
In Lewes on Thursday, while the 48th Regiment practiced firing with blank cartridges, the Adjutant was wounded in the side by a bullet or hard substance. The wound bled, but no danger was seen. a horizontal deviation would have been fatal. Farmers lament dry weather hurting barley and oats but expect wheat harvest gains.
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