Debates on Reform and Irish Allegiance in the House
A lengthy Irish parliamentary debate centers on reform, Catholic claim, and loyalty amid unrest. Speakers including Mr Pelham and Mr Fletcher argue over whether to adjourn and address the conspiracy of United Irishmen while considering public safety and constitutional reform. The division ends with 117 ayes to 30 noes for adjournment at five in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grattan
G. Pooléaby
Fletcher
Jephson
Hoare
den. Betene
B. Roche
Alexander
Bere
Ogle
Randy
Jos
Fietatier
Medows
Beresford
Bigsfel
Fats
Pletcher
Ditchai
Ireland
Fort Miall
Pelham Rose
Selec
House of Commons
Hercules. Langrithe
Archdale
Stuart
Mason
Metis
G. Ponsonby
Flatter
Heare
John Freke
Killymoon
Curras
Knights of Kerry
Skirmish near Forkhill clears United Irishmen in raid
Dublin reports from May 16 that a Saturday clash near Forkhill Dundalk area left many United Irishmen dead or wounded after a cavalry and Yeoman force feigned retreat. A Newark Newry detachment pursued, while numerous regiments pledged rewards for corrupting soldiers. A Bordeaux wine ship reached harbor after a seven day voyage with fifty transports laden for action.
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Dundalk
Gating
Forkhill
Sir W. Wwryne
Zorkhill
Newry
Dublin
Bourdeaux
Soldiers in Limerick tied to rebellion case
On Thursday evening twenty seven soldiers were brought to Limerick Tarbert for a court martial on Friday. The defendants include Mifitia and Daly and several others named. They were guarded by South Militia after clashes with Defenders a few nights earlier when arms were forced to be surrendered.
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Daly
Limerick
Tarbert Gachial
Hawidg
Brefendersdai
Ments
Bames
Lemea
Tighe
Robitson
Tremble
Public Office Bow Street court session with alleged swindler
Clifford Jefsop alias Captain Jefsop alias Colonel St Joh faced further examination at Bow Street. Witnesses described false claims of military rank, forged payments, and thefts of goods from multiple tradesmen. He was committed for further examination as other suspects, including a Crown informer, faced similar scrutiny after Saturday incidents. A second suspect, John Holmer, was also committed after being linked to a break in at Richard Ellison’s Dover Street residence.
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Clifford Jefsop
Colonel St. Joh
Captain Clifford
Captain Jefsop
Bland
White Horse
Piccadilly
Oxford
Felter
Geatherlaney
Jefsop
West Indies
Charles Grey
Bien
Croydon
Page
St. Helen's
Svery
Prifoner
Price
Oxford-Qreet
Clifaed
Thompson
Taylor
Mary-le-bone
Messrs
Boldero
Cornhill
John Thomas
Doverstreet
Spencer
Prices of grain and oats report from May trade
The report lists market prices for wheat, oats, barley, rye, beans, peas, and corn on a May Monday. It notes higher wheat prices at 75 shillings and sixpence per quarter, with various grains priced across assorted grades while buyers were few and some items held or advanced by sellers.
Inward Entry of Corw in the Port of Low
Partial OCR style market report from James's Hay Market and Whitechapel Haymarket noting average prices for sugar, hay, and various seeds and grasses by weight or quantity, with multiple figures and old currency formats. Contains fragmented pricing terms for May, 37, 628 afd, and assorted fobbed items like canary seed, ryegrass, trefoil, and turnips.
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Corw
Low
Market Prices and Cattle Sale at Newgate and Leadenhall
Smithfield and Newgate market prices list beef veal mutton pork and lamb with per stone tallow hides and coal rates across London and distant markets. Includes cattle head counts, sheep and lamb totals, and river coal quotations with daily market times.
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Smithfield
Matton
Newgate and Leaden Mall
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Dak, Mal
F. Flood
Mr. Smyth
Public Office
Bow Street
Kent
Kent i
Ste James’s Hay
Averagy
Whitechapel
May Sp
Ode Glover
Straw
Bimbden
Dantaic
Dante
Hambro
London
St James’s Mark
Clare Market
Mewcastle
Sunderland
Newssgy
Wheatal
Beags Il
Weanesdag
Moris
Kefternoln
Tharfyzy Seoaiog
Leadenhale
Bytts
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