Conviction for Forgery in Limerick Assizes
Michael James Dely was convicted at Roscrea in August 1834 of forging a frank to obtain money. The trial revealed a pattern of deception as the prisoner posed as various figures including Rev Anthony Dwan and Count D Alton, using a forged letter to extort. Witnesses described the elaborate scheme, handwriting disputes, and the forged correspondence despite defense cross-examination. The jury returned guilty and the judge sentenced transportation.
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Limerick
Michael James Dely
Frank
Roscrea
Scot
Doyle
D’aston
Daniel ‘O'Connell
Scott
Spott
George Mills
Anstell
Anthony Dwan
Dwan
Mountrath
Mill T
Arace
J. O'Brien
Richard
Westmeath
Bryae Nugent
Bally- Bear House
Jamestown
Cuthbert’ Fetherstone
Ballintabber
Count Nugent
Trother
Fetherstones
C. Fetherstone
Nugent
Fetherstone
B. Nu
Jamestown House
Sir Richard
Chin Viop
Fitzsimon
Dublin
Bowswood
Birr
Faghter
Edward
Josefh
Hibernian
Clare
Westmeaths
Richard Nagle
Eleanor Short
Afr
Fitzaimon
Goulding
Moneygall
Fielding
Joseph Nagle
Christopher Joseph Banim
Nicholas Biiesiaon
Fussimon
Limerick Times
Kilrush Petty Sessions Lively Drink Fued On Shamrock Night
A Kilrush petty session roll reveals a chaotic scene after a group including M Graths and Magnors return from a Shamrock sign inebriation. Witnesses describe splintered blows, a pillion rider, and a prank with a crown, leading to fines and a lighthearted bench exchange.
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Kilrush Petty
Durac
M‘graths
O'Connell
George eFourth
Micky _M‘Grath
Micky
Picple
Ellen Rigen
Jamesy
Magnor
Akes
Eben Hourigan
M’grath
Mickaroo
Mra
Mick
Nance
Limerick Court Transcript Orchestrates A Wayward Ballad
In a Lombardic uproar reported by the Roscommon Journal and Limerick Herald, Ned and Lanty Connors confront a knife incident amid a music hall scene. Witnesses describe boisterous dispute over a presumed infidelity as husbands and suitors face civil costs and a promise to recompense losses. The account hints at a wider county case to come at the assizes, with notable knights of the counter named in a tale of love, duplicity, and flight.
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Jack Welsh
Limerick
Ned
Lanty
Briney Hayes
Lanty Connors
Crim
Con
Knights of
Roscommon
Policy of Austria Speech on Emperor Francis I Death
Count Munch Bellinghausen presents the Austrian minister and president to the diet with news of Emperor Francis I death at Vienna and lays new powers before the assembly. He outlines Ferdinand I as successor guiding the German Confederation to preserve safety and unity. The address ends with the Prussian minister’s response.
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Sprech
Munch Bellinghausen
Francia I
Vienna
Ferdinand I
Germany
Ferdinand
Francis
Hunting Appointments List of Hounds Meetings Across Venues
Hunts schedule shows stag hounds and harriers with meetings at Warren House Burfield Salt Hill Winestead Kilnwick Percy Mrs Bethells Bridge Ipsden Foulden Lynn Scoote Sadlers Mill Paston Eccles Althorp Park Stowe Wood Bullocks Booth Mursley Stowe Park Ash Leys Elton Village Caston Hall Bonney Beaumanor Houghton on the Hill Elton Village Caston Bas sett Red Lodge Aston Sandbeck Park Park Lane Fryston Norton Vill Church War sop Osberton Beesthorpe Badby North Forest Badsombe
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Eaty
Warren House
Burfield
Salt Hill
Holderness
Winestead
Kilnwick Percy
Koapton Harriers
Southrepps
Sadler’s Mill
Paston
James Flower
Eccles
Mr. Wilkin
Althorp Park
Stowe Wood
Bullock's Booth
Duke of Grafton
Ash Leys
Mursley
Stowe Park
F. Goodricke
Bonney
Beaumanor
Houghton on-the-Hill
Duke of Portland
Elton Village
Caston Hall
New Loan for Don Carlos and a Fatal Accident
A London banker pursues a 100,000,000 franc loan for Don Carlos with a 65 percent price, 40 series and annuities, 5 percent interest, and instalment payments. Also reported is a dreadful accident at East Coker flax mill where Mr Bunter’s coat was caught, tearing off his arm and causing his death within twenty minutes after an inquest returned accidental death. Additional items cover ministerial expenses in Bordeaux Madrid politics and a Kitchiner salad recipe update.
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Don Carlsos
M. Teenss
London
Don Carlos
Madrid
Bunter
East Coker
Herborne
Bordeaux
M. Nicholas Gately
Kitchiner
Committee probes petition against D O'Connell and E Bathan
The committee met in the Court of Chancery to inquire into the petition challenging the return of D O'Connell and E Bathan Esqrs. They settled preliminary steps for the investigation and discussed a possible commission to examine witnesses in Ireland. If not granted, the sitting members may decline defending their seats.
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Spey
Water Witch Sails Eastward After Wages Paid
Portsea report notes His Majesty's brig Water Witch under Lieutenant Adams sailed eastward after wage payment. In harbor ships include Victory Excellent Roger George Magicienne and tendered vessels. Magicienne to be paid off tomorrow. local overseers for Portsea named Stephen Reeves J Poate and White.
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Water Witch
Adams
Victory
Excellent
Roger George
Magicienne
Fanny
Spithead
W. Light and Hazy
Stephen Reeves
J. Poate
White
Portsea
Connine
Court and royal circles in London and Dublin notes
A review of yesterday’s social and political movements includes a Landgravine and Duchess of Gloucester dining with Princess Augusta in St James's, cabinet ministers at Peel’s residence, and royal park outings. Also reported are parliamentary remarks on London Recordership, choral society reviews, and a Wiltshire execution with chaplain remarks and last words.
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Hesse Homberg
Duchess of Gloucester
Sophia
Princess Augusta
St. James's
Robert Peel
Hitehall Gardens
Secretary Goulburn
Edward Koatehbull
Ear Hardinge
C. W. Wynn
Herries
Baring
Yhe Duk
Wellington
Sir Howard Douglas
Ionian Islands
Dover
Ancona
Dawkins
Douglas
Christ’s Hospital
London
General Court
Westminster Hall
Morning Herald
J—Grobe
Dublin
Shaw
Choiral Society
Hull Packet
Music Hall
Miss Bruce
Purdy
Misa B
Pardy
Abel
Perry
England
George Watts
William Winter
Fisherton
Wilts
Julio Wilmot
Kingston St. Michael
Watts
D. Eyre
Winter
Chalain
Rajab of touppore submission and Shekawattie hostility rise
Calcutta dispatches recount British march on Rajab of touppore and wavering Thackoors who pledged support but backed away. 15,000 Shekawatties under a native chief plot night surprise against English camps, while a large artillery force is assembled. Suan Suinsa’s ex-king’s fortunes crumble as companions desert and battles loom. Exchange rates and a Madras caste controversy add to unsettled affairs.
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Calcutta
Rajab
Touppore
Dvkut
Shekawattie
Tve
Cabul
Suan Suinsa
England
Madras
Presidency
Tanjore
Earthquakes At Sea And Other 1885 Logbook Notes
Extract from James Cruikshank logbook on voyage Demerara to London dated Feb 12, 1885. A brief severe earthquake shock in calm seas. latitude 18 47 N, longitude 61 22 W. Various items follow: Cherubini opera Ali Baba debuts in Berlin with King of Prussia. Catholic clergy controversy in Rio de Janeiro. gallant rescue by Mr F Mant of HMS President near Jamaica. earlier rescue by Mant in 1833. Anticipations of speed records from London Preston and Liverpool routes. O Connell to defend Cavaignac in Paris Chamber of Peers, other lawyers named. Commentary on lighthouse tolls and coast lighting costs. Paris garden disturbance linked to a costumed prankster with rings and whip, suggesting a wager.
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James Cruikshank
John Young
Demerara
London
Cherubini
Berlin
Prussia
Germany
F. Want
Down and Connor
H.M.S. President
Pickle
Jamaica
Ocean
Sheerness
Mant
Royal Humane Society
Dublin Mail
Lardner
Preston
Stephenson
Liverpool
England
O'Connell
M. Cavaignac
Chamber of Peers
Paris
M. Gendebien
Brussels
Mill
Laurie
Court of Peers
Hume
Select Committee On
Granville Somerset
Select Committee
the Tuileries
Palais Royal
Political Symptoms in Westminster Review Exposé
The Westminster Review critiques Tory governance, detailing legislative overreach and coercive tactics. It argues the ministry fabricates consent, tightens control, and serves special interests through reforms, taxes, and biased policies while warning of inevitable political repercussions.
Expedition through Africa from the South
An 1835 prospectus outlines a subscription funded expedition to explore Southern and Central Africa between Latta koo and the Mountains of the Moon. Patrons include the Duke of Somerset, the Earl of Munster, the Lord Bexley, Sir Alexander Johnston, and scientists Olinthus Gregory and G Birkbeck. The plan seeks a Cape of Good Hope start and egress via Lake Chad toward the Mediterranean, framing the venture as a major global enterprise.
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Africa
Lattakoo
Litakwa
Moon
Congo
Zaire
Duke Ofomerset
D.C. L
F.R
F.L.S
Pr. R
Earl of Munster
F.H.S
Lord Bexley
M.A
D. C.L
F.S.A
Tchad
Poins
Mediterranean
Globe
Central Africa
Derby Assizes
Kinestown
J. Conroy
Kensington Palace
Duchess of Kent
Kingstown
Roy
Bank of Ireland
Joan Neoy
Fragmented essay snippets on language and society in old texts
Readable portions discuss linguistic origins Balichenek virandak and balcony in India Elliott's Letters from the North of Europe. Also reflections on The Age of Danori and gender roles in literature. Includes notes on naval history, Victorian dramatic practice, and a Browne anecdote about stage scrolls and a prize for a head.
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India
Elliott
Europe
Danori
Amori
Royal Navy
Ken
James Browne
Cate
Drury-tane
Newspaper Notice Mentions Possible Reader Oversight
An inserted notice in the newspapers suggests some readers may have overlooked items, acknowledging possible gaps in awareness among the audience.
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Sach
Rowlin
Austria
Sporting
Manca
Abbas Mirza
Agat Lamb
Manchester
Giovanni
Lucinda
Portsmouth
Windsor
Castis
Great Park
Prince George
Eton
Old Windsor
Countess Howe
Lady de L’ Isle
Castle
East Indies
Westminster Review
John
Peter
House of Commons
Robinson Crusoe
Jclerey
Oxford Street
Barnes
Phoenix-yard
Oxford-street
Sreacar
Hige
God
Machiavel
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