Rebel readers join invaders in Dublin push
The report names Colonel Plunket as a cool headed military scholar of French training and Harvey Norris as a Major-General of Rebel forces under Lord Edward Fitzgerald. Pistol Blake, of Galway lineage, is described as a restless, penniless adventurer with a noted gunner’s resolve. Lord Lieutenant rejects offers of exile and vows severe action. French commander Aubert lands with green faced jackets for troops and peasants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ublin
Plunket
Dublin
Harvey ‘Norris
Lord Edward Fitzgerald
House of Commons
Pistol Blake
Galway
Jamaica
Pittolae
Binks
Aubert
Dagerech
Desperate Wicklow Conflict Flare Ups and Raid Actions
Reports detail raids by rebels in Wicklow and attacks on Rathdrum officers Captains Kine and Mitts, with casualties and captures. British forces from Hume Wood and 8th Regiment pursued rebels, burning houses and killing several. Paroled prisoner Dan W111 of Limerick freed. Dispatches note 7600 Knox troops landed at Galway moving to Cork for foreign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Packer
England
Wicklow
Kine
Mitts
Rathdrum
Arklow
New- Bridge
Holt
Hacker
Yeo
Amanty
Miss Holt
Hume
Humewood
Hole
Rot
Dan
Limerick
Killala
Knox
Galway
Cork
Colortel P
Ireland War News and Guard Deployments Report
Royal loyalists praise the country’s temper while describing peace in the North and discipline in the South. Reports claim Crkavuforp defeated French detachments near Tudin and peasant suffering, with yeomen increased in Dublin guard. Antrim and Down proclaim tranquil, Galway mail coach stopped near Carton for dispatches.
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Tchintey
Kildare
Wexford
Ireland
Crkavuforp
Néay ‘Tudin
Gertemberg
Humber
Killala
Sligo
Hoolagheny
Antrim, Down, &c
Galway
Carton
Duke of Leinster
North Cork Militia Leaves Waterford for New Ross
Dispatches from Waterford report the North Cork Militia under General Johnson moving to New Ross after receiving orders. Citizens are described as tranquil and the city shows signs of cautious wait for the general's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexford
Attainder Bill Debate In Lords Over Edward Fitzgerald Case
In Monvar September 3 the House of Lords debated the Attainder Bill for Edward Fitzgerald and related rebels. Lord Yelverton argued the bill unjust despite admitting guilt and suggested clearer wording. The Chancellor noted Fitzgerald’s illness and death in Newgate, with medical witnesses citing danger in removal and confirming fatal illness as the cause.
Rebellious Irish Bill Debates and Loyalist Relief Plan
In a lengthy session the House discussed the Rebel Fugitive Bill, witnesses testified on rebels and fugitives, and amendments were proposed to include more names. The Loyalist Compensation Bill was debated with focus on who deserves relief, exclusions for absentees, and the scope of claims before a committee.
Dublin House Adopts Clause On Coal Duty And Street Opening
In Dublin a House session discussed a clause linking a per ton extra duty on imported coal to fund the Wide-street Commissioners. It aimed to open the southern avenue from College-green to Carslile-bridge. After a long talk, the committee divided but failed to reach 40 members, and the House adjourned until the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Dublin
College-green
Carslifle- Brid
Rumors of French and English Fleet Actions Reach Vienna Amid Unconfirmed Reports
Dispatches from Constantinople and letters from Greek merchants describe alleged French activity at Alexandria and Buonaparte's proclamation to Infabitarits. No official notices confirm a Mediterranean fleet engagement as of July 25, with Italian sources noting no certain accounts in Leghorn by early April.
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Italy
Buomaparte
Alexandria
Constantinople
Buonapart
Bng
Mediterranean
Leghorn
French Army Arrival Reported From Egypt
Constantinople reports the arrival and landing of General Buonaparte’s French Army in Egypt. A 14 hour conference with Citizen Rufin, the French Chargé d’Affaires, followed. Paris asserts the expedition targets England, while the Porte vows to protect treaties as Turkey readies ships and crews for sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Buoneparte
Rufins
Ruffin
Auckeparte
England
France
French
Thall
Arrest of Rebel Army Suspect in Smithfield Scene
A young man named John Fitzpatrick Feffrips alias Fohnson, recently arrived in the kingdom, was seized under a Duke of Ponttasp warrant by Bow Street officers in Smithfield. He confessed to his name and movement, and was committed to the House of Correction in Cold Bath Fields after private examination. Meanwhile flood damage near Hornsey and Tottenham Freehold disrupted riverside land, flooding low-lying meadows up to several feet. Workmen rush to repair, with temporary measures to restore water supply. a permanent fix may require diverting current. At Holborn Hill a robbery targeted a shop display case, yielding many valuable rings. Elis Fra Barnard was committed to Newgate for robbery in Fenchurch Street, with Rodborn turning King’s evidence. An itinerant preacher in Oxford Street drew tearful crowds as pockets emptied.
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John Fitzpatrick Feffrips
Fohnson
Ireland
Duke of Ponttasp
Revert
Smith‘field
Comerons
Secretary of State
Burf
Hornsey House
Tottenham Freehold
Hornsey
Butts
Ee . Avinoft
Metcatr
Holborn-hill
Elifra Barnard
Newgate
Richard Redborn
Campbell
Fenchurch-street
Rodborn
Kenng
Oxford -Street
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Killsla
Waterford
Stc
Rish
House OF Lords
Monvar
Edward
Fitzgerald
Zrran
Lord Yelverton
Edward Fitzgerald
Grogan
Harvey
Earl of Ennistllen
Yeverten
Kilmainham
Aindlay
Gro‘gan
St. Vincent’s
Duncan
Darlington
Reynolds
Ogle
Queen’s County
Bartington Tole
Ferutiny
Enniscorthy
Barrington
Furd
Vienna
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