Appointment and Bankruptcy Notices From The War Office and Guildhall
The War Office in Dublin Castle announces the appointment of Joan Wolfe Esq as Governor of the Kildare Regiment of Militia, replacing the Duke of Leinster. The column lists bankrupts surrender dates in Guildhall and Crown venues across London and Woodbridge, plus July dividend payments to various tradespeople and trades firms.
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Athlone
Nloyearnan
Roscommon
Braw
Swan
St. Martin’s-lane
Sadler
Guildhall
j.Lloyd
Tewkesbury
Gloucester
Draper
London
Glover
Great Buffel-street
Grocer
J. Leverett
Coddenham
Suffolk
Fellmonger
the Crown
Woodbridge
Bunn
Wickham Market
Miller
E.ponting
Wigmore-street
Painter
R. ‘Francis
Bread-street
Sinnott
Owling-Green-Lane
T. Evans
Norfolk-ireet
Coil
J. Menetone
Ratcliffe-crafs
T-Bishop
Ombersley
Worcestershire
Baker
C. Martin
Sarron-hill
Shoemaker
Silk
Wah
Plasterer
W- Paty
R. Burchall
J. Tombs
Union-streety
Debtors Relief Bill Advances in Lords Session
In the House of Lords on Tuesday June 13 Sir Adam Ferguson’s claim to the Peerage of Glencairn was heard further. Lord Braybrooke was introduced, took the oaths and his seat. The Bill for the Relief of Debtors passed through the Committee and the session adjourned.
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Puesday
Anfirither
Adam Ferguson
Glencairn
Lord Braybrooke
Regulation of Bread Size and Fisheries Bounty Debated
In Commons on June 13 the Bread Size Bill was read third time for London. The Newfoundland Fishery Bounty Bill was read a second time and committed for Thursday. A bill to repeal part of an act making Negroes real assets was read a first time. Relief for shipmasters and shipowners triggered debate on risk and liability. Scotch Militia Bill discussed, with ministers urging timely passage. A stalled Forestalling of Live Cattle bill drew opposition and defenses of market forces and price pressures amid broader economic arguments.
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London
Lushington
Court of King’s. Bench
F. Sinclair
Dundas
Scotland
Pulteney
S. Meath
Alderman Combe
B. Edwards
Adam Smith
Monopoly in meat market sparks legislative debate
The discussion centers on jobbers and farmers, with fears of a meat price rise. Speakers argue over midninths of hogs, market monopolies, and whether open competition can lower prices. The bill backs investigation and aims to reduce meat costs, while critics warn against immediate rejection. The measure is recommitted for further consideration on Friday.
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Oppols
Tierney
Mainwaring
Dirs
London
A. Smith
Edwards
Wilberforce
Conspiracy and Treason Trials Across Dublin Suburbs
Mohill Cavalry brought in 28 men to Carick-on-Shannon jail charged with taking the Conspirator's treasonable oath. Mobil cavalry and Capt Crorton seized 13 in the town area. 10 bailed, rest committed for administering illegal oaths. Newcastle house raid ends with muskets seized. Mrs Baggot’s home visited for firearms with no further violence.
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Carrick-on-Shannon
Mohill
Richard Irwin
Mobil Cavalry
Crorton
Neghbourhood
James Bones
Newcastle
Dublin
Baggotir
Great change in country arms burnt and seized in Market Hill
June 5 report notes widespread fear and vigilant behavior as arms are seized and houses suspected of storing arms are burnt. In the locality 746 muskets and 85 bayonets were brought in and sent to Charlemont for lodging.
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Market- Hill
Charlemont
Arms seized near Bush Mills by Dunluce cavalry and Giants Causeway Corps
On Wednesday a detachment of the Dunluce cavalry with Giants Causeway Corps under Captain Wray searched for arms near Bush Mills and seized about 76 muskets, pikes, and shafts. They escorted four men to Ballymoney for Major Sinclair. Reverend Mr Barber of Rathfriland was brought to town in a post chaise with a small guard and confined at a private house. Prisoners William Wallace and William M'Ganty were sent in on Saturday evening for seditious practices, with others detained or returned under custody.
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Dunluce Cavalry
Giants Causeway Corps
Wray
Ballymoney
Sinclair
Mr. Barber
Rathfryland
Light Dragoons
Wm. Wallace
Wm. M‘ganty
Philip Johnstone
M‘naughton
Hugh Hanken
John Hartin
Wim. M‘hendy
Dorset
Kent
Rom
Ney
Cuere
J. William Bevenes
Fettercairn
Kincardine
Robert Barclay
Ury
Nore
Great-Britain
Isle of Grain
Weymouth
Alcmene
Portugal
Harcow Jr
Eltham
Seaton
Tom
Gres
India
America
Taft
Salisbury
Ann Fulford
Charles, Duke
Somerset
Earl
Westmorland
Bathurst
Vilelage
Pomfret
Constitution Adjustments and Elector Revelation
Our Constitution was altered as six thousand copies are issued. The Convention decreed a August election to choose Electors of the Representatives forming a new Convention. Primary Assemblies meet to accept or reject the new Constitution by voters’ single ballots, with the result sent to the Convention within fourteen days. Citizen Steenwick sails to Paris as envoy. Mintz arrives home from France. Disturbances grow in Frieland as six Council members are displaced.
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Steenwick
French Republic
Paris
Lefevénonsac
Paffeir
Mintzig
France
Frieland
Inscribed Opinions on Dignity of Lord Romane y and Local Disputes
A column notes the Duke of Dorset’s disfavor and lauds Lord Romney for probity while recounting Windsor Terrace disturbances over royal honors. It reports military and political updates including a Kincardine by election, Kosciuszko’s Bristol voyage, naval discipline at the Nore, and a late 18th century theatre row with theft and elopement tales.
Mutiny and Mass Execution Aboard Marquis of Carmarthen
Testimony before a local magistrate recounts a mutiny aboard the Marquis of Carmarthen transport off Beachey Head. French prisoners were to be shot for refusing to obey, with one condemned man allegedly lathhed to a swivel and thrown overboard after being shot. Several witnesses describe orders by Innes and Brothers to execute the prisoner. Prisoners faced trial at the Admiralty Sessions.
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Peter
Innes
Fenciblesland
Marquis of Carmarthen
Leary Pudfey
Cork
Lyon
Worfolk
Beachey Head
Polletion
Anyl ‘Alfe
Brotiers
Tuttes
Dhe ‘Imian
Thomas Thimpson
Brothers
Isines
Freudman
Admiralty
Passports Sought For Travel To France Amid Peace Hope
Mr Becarono of Fouthill wrote to Cas Denacroix in Paris requesting passports for himself and domestics due to health needs and travel wishes. He hopes peace is soon restored, easing future applications. Delacaurx forwarded passports and opposed any English peace negotions. Becarono plans to depart for France. A fashion change removing cockades from officers hats is welcomed. In Smuthfield a pub keeper sold his wife at market after a two month marriage, exposing her for sale near St Bartholomews Coffee-house, then sold to Thomas Noifer for bad halfpence.
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Becarono
Fouthill
Cas. Denacroix
Paris
France
Delacaurx
Becxrorp
Smuthfield
Liftin-Green
St. Bartholomew’s Coffee-house
Thomas Noifer
Antiscorbutic Drops Advertised by Mrs Spilsbury
Inhabitants of the Borough and nearby villages may obtain Mrs Spilsbury's Antiscorbutic Drops at William Clark's Medicinal Shop No 296 Boroughs. The drops are promoted for scurvy gout rheumatism ulcers and other blood impurity related disorders with options in dozens or half dozens per bottle.
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Surry
Kent
Grain Prices and Market Result from Sheerness Embargo
Market report notes wind embargo at Sheerness halting laden vessels and scant arrivals of grain except oats from the North rescued by mutineers. Prices listed for wheat, oats, barley, malt, and various beans with totals and averages, showing cargoes down from last week.
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Sheerness
Lee Married at St James Church by Rev Parker
Lee and Miss Sawyer tie the knot at St James Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Parker. George Smith of Savile Row and Miss Sawyer are the couple, with ties to Heywood Lodge Berks and the late Anthony Sawyer. Also William Agar of Lincoln's Inn marries Miss Tabor, youngest daughter of the late Hon. and Rev Dr Go...
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Lee
St. James's Church
Parker
George Smith
Saville-row
Miss Sawyer
Anthony Sawyer
Heywood Lodge
Berks
William Agar
Lincoln’s Inn
Tabor
Dr. Goyelabot
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Ryder
Ireland
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Ryeae
W. Apd Esq
Ian Ree
Percy
James Fearns
Ments
Murdloch
Teak L
Ganon Sh
Ei Ruse
Boater Agars
Venice
Hamburg
Lisbon
Altona
Oporto
Naples
Genoa
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