Economy and naval strength in war policy debated in Parliament
Speakers argued that reducing expenditure would threaten the navy's capacity after victories. Critics urged continuing strong preparation to deter France and secure peace, noting past calls for seaman reductions and guarding ships. They stressed the value of naval vigor under leaders like Nelson and Curtis in sustaining national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lord Nelson
Wallis
Baronet
Lord Duncan
Naval Department
West Indies
Europe
Yarleton
Sir Roger Curtis
Earl St. Vin
Militia in Ireland: Pitt seeks renewals and war finance moved
Mr Pitt proposes a Bill to extend the King’s power enabling voluntary Militia service in Ireland beyond the current expiry. House approves going into Ways and Means Committee to consider annual land and malt duties while leave is granted for a bill to renew militia volunteering for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
Pitt
Ireland
Pit
Dublin Harbour Gale Causes Shipwreck and Guarded Loot
A severe S E gale battered Dublin harbor for three days driving two merchantmen aground on the Clontarf shore. The Kangaroo sloop of war and a French prize were driven toward the Liffey with guns weighed, the Aiver Lee wrecked on rocks but cargo largely saved. Locals aided by Capt Harcourt and the Black Rock Yeomanry prevented plunder. Other incidents included counterfeiting arrests, ruffian raids near Delvin and Ratoath, and an ambush on Mr. Harrison in Phoenix Park with serious head wounds. Diligent pursuit of assailants continues with uncertain outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
S. E
Poolbeg
Clontarfshore
North Bull
Aiver Lee
Liverpool
Lord Clare
Black Rock
Liffey
New Docks
J. Warren
Legs
Harcourt
Ats
Lephita
Grangebeg
Castletown Delvin
Delvin
Newgate
Blanchardstown
Dumboyne
Ratoath
Merath
Harrison
Summerhill
County Meath
Phoenix Park
Murder at Carrigans Leaves Maginnis Dead
Londonderry records a brutal murder at Carrigans where Patrick Maginnis was fatally wounded by Robert Woods. Woods fled the scene and a substantial reward by subscription is expected to fund his capture and prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonderry
Carrigans
Patrick Maginnis
Robert Woods
Sun
Maginnis
Woods
Maritime Movements and Naval Alerts From Liverpool to Barbadoes
Reports detail arrivals and sailings across ports including Liverpool Barbadoes St Kitts and Cork. Ships Leeward Island fleet homeward bound from St Kitts around October 22nd. Exolymion La Minerve Grantham and Indefatigable sail for Lisbon Jamaica patrols. Plymouth sighted Melpomene Glenmore Horners and Briton joining fleet. Deal reports a fatal signal miscue between Ratoen and Brtergun vessels near Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venerable
Hall
William
Sxerrer
Eileez
Crossy
Liverpool
Barbadoes
Hence
Cork
St. Kitt’s
O&ober
Falmouth
Exolymion
la Minerve
Coyvoy
Lisbon
Oporto
Grantham Patriet
Burt
Jamaica
FE. Pettew
Plymouth
Durr
Horners
Nasu
Briton
Grirrita
Amelia
Loss of the Margaret Tender at sea near Ennishoffin
A letter from Ballyconnell near Dunfanaghy dated November 8, 1798, reports the sinking of the Margaret Tender with twenty five crew including Lieut John Pollexfen and Master Cailin Ross. The wreck occurred in a violent gale off the coast near a ridge to Ennishoffin Island. Bodies, including a woman, were washed ashore and buried locally. Further details await any new finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Tons
Cé@ewa
Martia
Hort
Wicklow
Humber
Pirr
Bank of England
Rozparts,Curris, and Co
Thet- Lussons
Goopships
E. P. Satomons
Gites
Stock Exchange
Paris
M. Monneror
la Place Des Whitchess
Treasury
America
Portland
New York
Boston
Halifax
Philadelphia
West Indies
Margaret
Joan Pottexran
Kincsmitt
Home
Cefar
Kincsmity
Dinfanaghy
N. W
Fe Main
Ennishoffin
Margaret Ténder
John Pollexfen
Ballyconnelli
Dunfanaghy
Married Elopement and Obituary Notices Roundup in Cornwall and London
A Royal Navy officer Victory story opens with dubious praise for seamen and a critique of medicines. Marriage notices report Edward Antove of Falmouth to Mary Collier, and Capt Hanmer Warrington of the Queen’s Dragoon Guards to Jane Pryce. Obituaries note Mrs Gee of Porte man-square and Dr John Jeffereys of St Paul’s Cathedral. London printers advertise the paper and invite communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Borlase Warren
Cornwall
Edward Antove
Falmouth
Mary Collier
Croydon
Hanmer Warrington
Queen's Dragoon Guards
Jane Eliza Pryce
Genantero
Pryce
Northwood Cottage
Ile of Wight
Hot Wells
Bristol
Gee
Osgood Gee
Lower Seymour-street
Porteman-square
Richmond
John Jeffereys
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Walworth
Dixon
Dixons
Fens Church-Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Mail
Postscript
London
Mansion House
Belgium
Rhine
Trucuer
Madrid
Holland
Deal
Beddy-head
Dunge
Ratoen
Brtergun
W.S.W
Olphert
Turin
Firta Exraess
Richardson, Godluck and Co
Cornhill
Charing, Gress
Norwich
E. Marter
Great Piazza
Covent Garden
High Holborn
Hamburgh
Altona
Bega Ee
Naples
Genoa
Venice
TGE
Orono
Bank L.ann
P. C. Ann
Op. Ee
Bani
Prinrep Gy J. Walter
Ann J. Waleter
J. Bonsor
Salisbury
Blackfriars
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