Trials of State Prisoners in Dublin Fate of John and Henry Sheares
In this continued history of the 1798 rebellion, the fate of John and Henry Sheares is traced amid Dublin trials. The piece chronicles government harshness, the use of habeas suspensions, and the roles of key figures like Castlereagh, Moore, and Armstrong, ending with the brothers’ execution on July 14.
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Dublin
John
Henry Sheares
Wexford
Ireland
la Vendée
Lord Clare
Lord Castlereagh
Dublin Castle
Trish
Maxwell
Kilmainham
Fort St. George
Amiens
Madden
Sirr
Bond
Leinster
Reynolds
Arthur O'Connor
Dr. Macneven
T. A. Emmet
William Sampson
First
United Irish Executive
Lord Edward Fitzgerald
O'Connor
Emmet
Danger
Byrne
Armstrong
Samuel Neilson
Belfast
Newell
Lord Fitzwilliam
France
Lord Camden
Éhat
Sampson
Lord Moire
Lord Carhampton
Lord Moira
England
Messrs
O’connor
Emmet, &c
Moira
English and American News From Spain and Oregon
Reports from Bayoung and Murcia in Spain describe insurgents retreat and authorities reentering as disarming of the national guard triggers disorders. In America a lengthy debate over the Oregon joint occupation with Britain is summarized, highlighting opposition to unilateral action and the push for a decisive move to claim the Columbia Valley. A boxing episode in Congress is noted, followed by brief UK and educational notes.
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Murcia
Malaga
Andalusia
Galicia
Alicante
Corunna
Liverroot
Sheridar
New York
Oregon Territory
House of Representatives
Committee On Foreign Relations
England
America
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Owen
House
Bob
Tondon
Great Britain
Oregon
Columbia
Canute
Prairies
Pacific
Massachusetts
The
T. Gross
United States
Wentworth
The Beauty of Ghent Delights Drury Lane Audience
A glowing review praises the new ballet Beauty of Ghent at Drury Lane for its grand scenery, costumes, and dramatic plot. Beatrix and Benedict face peril as the Marquis San Lucar gambles away wealth and love, climaxing in a dreamlike ending. Cast members Fleury Vestris Webster receive high notes for performance, with Payne and Perrot’s successors also highlighted. The house remains packed and the critic predicts a long run.
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Her Majesty's Theatre
Beatrix
Madlie
Fleury
Benedict
Marquis de San Lucar
Mons. H. Vestris
Venice
Marquis
Spier
Agnes
Miss Webster
Corporation
Palace of San Lucar
Madame Fleury
Mons
Albert
Perrot
Her Majesty’s Theatre
W.H. Payne
Zephiros
Webster
Dreadful Landshipping colliery disaster reported
The Pembrokeshire tragedy at Landshipping colliery near Haverfordwest left many widowed and fatherless as 39 or more workers perished. Water burst into a pit under the river trapping 40 to 50 men while only a few escaped. distress and shock spread through the community as investigations and condolences began.
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Haverforpwest
Landshipping
Cleddaw
Owen
Landghipping
Tredegar Park
Monmouthshire
Pembrokeshire
Mixtorp
Haverfordwest
Gloucester legacy suit ends with kept funds in court
The Court of Chancery heard a suit by Gloucester against the executors of James Wood to recover 200000 pounds. The codicil was held void for uncertainty. The judge would not keep funds in court without security against potential loss if the House of Lords reverses. The case will be revisited next week with the decree stayed.
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James Graham
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Whately
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Kibly
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No. 5
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Morris
Portugal Hotel
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Miss Phillips’s
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Witness
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Mrs. Barton
Ted
Sarah Lewis
Sarah Shoobridge
Doctors’commons
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Mr. Walles
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India
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Anderson
Spiers
Charles Gould
Linton
Durham
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Tanun
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Challis
Lewis Abrahams
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Duke’s Place
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John May
Duke-street
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Dodd
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Holland
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Bingham
Wigram
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