Rebels threaten Dublin as arms search and martial law rise
Reports describe widespread alarm in Dublin amid a planned insurrection. Papers found in Lord Edward Fitzgerald’s lodgings reveal attack plans, uniforms, and possible proclamations.Lord Castlereagh’s letter prompts arms searches. Yeomanry and regulars patrol city, with arrests and heavy punishments hinted. Martial law declared. troops clash with insurgents near Crumlin Tallaght. dozens killed or captured. civilians whipped and punished as authorities vow strict measures.
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Edward Fitzgerald
Henry and
John Sheares
Patrick Byrne
Grafton Street
Kilwesinham
Newgate
Thomas Street
Dublin Castle
Dublin
Gelief
Metropolia
Proclamation lists high treason suspects in Ireland
The Lord Lieutenant issues a reward of 300 pounds for Richard McCormick John Chambers Edward Ratigan John Cormick William Lawless Thomas Traynor Samuel Neilson and Michael Reynolds and orders officials to apprehend them. Report covers mail coach arson at Santry and Leixlip with guards wounded, insurgent activity, arms searches, yeomanry discipline, and a bill for commissions to sit during term.
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D. Latouche
Lord Camden
J. C. Beresford
Mof
Ireland
France
Vy Eur
Camisdhen
Dobbs
Blaquiere
Speaker
Areey
Perons
Richard M.cormick
John Chambers
Edward Rarigan
John Cormick
William Lawless
Thomas Traynor
Samuel Neilson
Michael Reynolds
Permass
Council Chamber
Dublin
Santry
Bhig Point
Lucan
Leixilis
Smithfield
Stephen’s Green
Commons
Flogging Incident Tied To Car With Clergyman Priest and Attorney
Witnesses recall a voyage of violence as several Nenah men were flogged until blood ran down their backs. A car arrived last night bearing a Protestant Clergyman a Romith Priest and an Attorney, sparking concern among locals.
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Nenah
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Duslin
Castlereagh
Lake
Athy
James Stewart
Adjutant-General’s Office
Cork
Limerick
House OF Commons
England
Conolly
Plunket
Corry
Prince of
Crumlin
Tallagh
Laggard
Sth
Naas
Barlow
Belfark
Galway
Lord Lieutenant and Council OF Ireland
Camden
Privy Council
King
Martin
Law
Coumno
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