Insurgents Rout in Wexford and Down Uprising
Belfast notes a general rising in County Down with Insurgents attacking Larne and 50,000 United Irishmen rumored in Antrim and Down. Reports claim defeats at Carrickfergus and Ross, with Messenger killed after a demand to surrender. Cork Assizes recount Maher attempts to recruit soldiers for United Irishmen, many condemned.
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Waterford
Délatention
Ross
Effers
Gth Inititate
Wexford
Vince
Dublin ‘Evening Post
Carrick-Byrne
Freeman
Faisal
Antrim
Lisburn
Belfast
Carrickfergus
Larne
Down
Mr. Kerr
Cork
Thomas Maher
Serjeant Stanley
Thomas Boyle
North Mayo
Society For United Irishmen
Boyle
Jackson
James Stewart
Feremiah Fehane
James Fehane
Wm. Morris
Benjamin Brenan
Wm.Garde
Michael Garde
John Boland
Wm. Kearney
Motion on Ireland to be submitted in House of Lords
In the House of Lords at Wepwis Bay on June 12 the Duke of Leinster signalled his wish to have their Lechships summoned for Friday and stated he would move on that day regarding Ireland's present state. Holiday Bill postponed six weeks, other bills advanced. adjourned.
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House OF Lords
Wepwis Bay
State OF Ireland
Duke of Leinster
Ireland
Committee OF Ways and Means
Rofe
M. 4
Taylor
Exchequer
Rose
Jekyll
le Salme
Vote of Credit Sparks Debate Over Exchequer Funds
In June 1798 debate in Parliament centers on a proposed one million, with ministers and MPs split over upping the Vote of Credit to three million. Tierney and Dundas clash on sufficiency, while ministerial responsibility and future needs loom as the House includes discussions on Exchequer Bills and press liberty concerns. The Commons also passes the Assets Distribution Bill and adjusts customs office regulations.
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Alii
Hes Majesty
Cat Rik
Tierney
Lumbard-street
Francis Freeling
Rof
Bater
Dundas
Baker
Exchequer
Bager
Wilberforce
Simeon
Ree
House of Commons
House
Committee of Supply
Carleton
Ireland
Tarleton
Rofé
Aufey
Pitt
France in Louisiana and Florida claims amid European turmoil
A Boston published France journal cites letters from respected sources asserting that France possesses Louisiana and Florida ceded by Spain. It notes English blockades at Benaudet, land transport to Lau nay, sieges of Perigueux and Limoges, and Brune ordered to aid Parma in dispersing unrest. Lisbon reports fleet deployments and continued impressment as Britain eyes continued war.
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Boston
Louisiana
Florida
Spain
America
Brest
Bourdeaux
Rochefort
Nantes
Benaudet
Launay
Perigueux
Limoges
Santhonax
Raymond
St. Domingo
Pachal
Duchy of
Parma
Brune
Lisbon
Court of
Portugal
Earl of St. Vincent
Prince Royal
Medusa
Queen of Portugal
Brazil
Bengal
Batavian Directory
Flushing
England
Military Uniforms Mark Dublin Courts During Trinity Term
Ireland Dublin June 9 reports first fitting-day of Trinity Term with Grand Juries worn for County and City. Mr Justice Downes notes duties now largely military and orders military dues for jurors while King’s Law Officers may wear professional attire. Similar stance in other courts as juries and lawyers appear in uniform. Commission of Oyer and Terminer for treason trials to sit Monday next.
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King’s Bench
Justice Downes
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