Contemptible reports and a guarded defence of humanity
In a speech dated March 1798 General Crosbie discusses unproven accusations including a forged Commission from the French Directory and a list of prisoners marked for affliction. He claims no involvement, asserts the list was handled with caution, and defends acts of humanity toward an innocent woman amid trials of Northern prisoners.
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Crosbie
John Leeson
Leeson
Hone
Times
Funk
Barber
King's Bench
March Og
William Sampson seeks immediate trial or bail in 1798 letter
In a March 1798 letter to Lord Camden and Lord Polfe, William Sampson asks for an immediate trial or bail, citing alleged wartime searches at his lodging and defending a wide group of prisoners. He vows surrender if granted prompt justice and urges restraint on imprisonment. A list of about 159 names follows, with commentary on the signatories and public reaction to the letters.
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William Sampson
Dublin Evening Post
Leis
Dividends and Merchants Listed in London Gazette
A London Gazette snippet lists numerous individuals with diverse trades and addresses including James Jowett of Fleet Street merchant Mercer April 21, David Elliot Cushion Court Old Broad Street London merchant April 16, Henry White Josten Maldon butcher April 30, Robert Purvis Cheater Durham initial April 27, John Reily Gloucester sugar-baker April 8, Richard Cope Birmingham Starwick wine merchant April 20, William Harper and Joseph Wilson Croydon Purseyeroar London merchants April 24, George French Hurst Green Shap keeper April 3, George Paintes Helston bookseller April 28, John Carrington Manchester Lancaster mail agent April 28, and certificats in Richard Esogston Altincham merchant Punjamin Crosshwaite Stand Middlesex Grendryer John Lewis Cornhill Seedsman.
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James Robert Jowett
Fleet-street
London
Mar’ Mercer
David Elliot
Cushion-court
Old Broad-street
Leondery
Marchant
Henry White Josten
Maldon
Essex
Robert Purvis
Cheater
Jested
Durham
Init
John Reily
St. Philip
Facon
Gloucester
Richard Cope
Richard Esogston
Altincham
Chester
Punjamin Crosshwaite
the Stand
Middlesex
Grendryer
J.hn Lewis
Cornhill
Seedsman
Irish Parliament Adopts Large War Time Measures
The Irish House of Commons, greeting His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, passes bills for duty, loan, stamp, militia pay, habeas corpus, and more. Speakers praise unity with Great Britain, condemn traitorous conspiracies, and note robust trade, agriculture, and linen industries despite wartime challenges. The Lords and Commons adjourn to Monday.
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Great Britain
Speaker
Cork Road
Geneva Road
Commons
Munday
Defeating Realm Defence Bill Debated in Lords
Lords discussed the defence of the realm bill and related measures as Colonel Walpole pressed his Maroons motion for next Thursday. Ministers outlined returns of willing servicemen, penalties for noncompliance, and arrangements for county by county enforcement before adjourning until Monday.
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Walpole
Pitt
Havre Port Prepares for Possible Irish Expedition
Report from Havre dated March 29 describes four frigates and five corvettes ready for sea, soldiers practicing rowing in inner harbor, and many flat-bottomed boats geared with two heavy guns each. Intelligence suggests a feint against England to mask a real expedition against Ireland, with Brest strengthening preparations and the Channel Fleet under Lord Baillepart to be fully equipped soon but not sail before completion.
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Havre
Newtes Veller
Brest
Fdr
Baipepart
Nox
Dublin Riots and Arrests Highlight Irish Turmoil
Reports from Dublin describe seditious trials and detentions as two men are brought from Fingal in custody, with ten more in another region. A brutal attack on Mr. White’s house ends with rioters repulsed by the curate and guards, while John Shearman narrowly survives an assault near Newbridge. Proclamations, arrests, and a Newgate commitment follow, amid banditry and treason cases across Wicklow and Cork, including the Harp of Brin printer among the detainees.
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Fingal
Justice Swan
Provos
Pelham
Cork
Mr. White
Aghavae
Queen's County
White
John Shearman
St. Canice’s
Davis
Newbridge
Solldiers
Wicklow
J. Palmer
Alderman Rose
Newgate
Bandiedare
Kilmainham Grol
Oats
Prix Fon
The
Harp of Brin
John, Daly
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Forn Earl Camden
Arthur Polfe
London Gazette
Maren
House OF Lords
Cuancerrtox
Robe
Parliamentary Intelligence
Riday
House OF Commons
Defence OF
Dundas
Tierney
Hobhouse
Kent
William Pulteney
William Geary
Tarleton
Mr. Pitt
Banks
Buxton
Richard Srraguas
Seine
Dublin
Marcuet
Kilkenny
Marckax
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