Rebel attacks near Naas and Dublin reported in 1798 dispatches
Extracts from Lord Gosford and Lieut. Gen. Lake describe a large rebel action near Naas with about 1000 men, heavy losses on both sides, and multiple engagements around Prosperous, Kilkullen, and Rathfarnham. Reports praise the resolve of Armagh Militia, Ancient Britons, and Dragoons, noting several prisoners and captured arms, while Dublin remains quiet and the mail coaches are attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irishmen
Meath
Kildare
Naas
Lord Gosford
Armagh
Draston
Euards
Dragon Guards
Mijesty
Prosperous
Clare
9Th Dragoons
Kilkullen
Duridas
Kilkulten
Dublin
Rathfarnham
Dragobus
County of
Dunboyne
Galway
Lucan
Wif. Gosford
Cor Jones
Major Wardle
Britis Light Dragoons
Lake
Wardle
Chael Reynolds
Dublin Castle
Dandas
Castlereagh
Liffey
Kilco“en Bridge
Wilford
Dividends listed for multiple trades and towns
A notice lists several individuals with occupations and locations receiving dividends. Names include E Walker from Kidderminster shoemaker, W G Podd from Bath picure-denter, J Hall from Coventry street mercer, J Westlakes from Lettwithiel shopkeeper, E Railton from Southwark Hop merchant, S Hodges from Oundle inn-holder, D Sivright formerly of Queen Street Cheapside merch, and W Coulthard of Lothbury London merchant, with corresponding June or July dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walker
Kidderminster
W.G. Podd
Bath
Picure-Denter
Jyne
J. Hall
Coventry-street
Mercer
J. Westlakes
Lettwithiel
Cornwall
E. Railton
Southwark
Surry
S.hodges
Oundle
Northampton
D. Sivright
Queen=Street
Cheapside
Merch
W.,coulthard
Lothbury
London
Distressing Dublin News Fuels Calls for Mercy
Letter from Dublin dated May 25 reports a May 24 proclamation offering 3000 reward for several suspects including R M Cormick and J Chambers. It notes a battle at Kilcullen Hill with nine insurgents killed, horses slain, and insurgents burning Ballymore and Holywood. A Cork coachman warned of enemies, 230 on board, then challenged arms by rebels. Also mentioned are Directorship nominees and Grenier's forthcoming voyage with invasion troops. bread prices remain steady.
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Dublin
R. M.cormick
Poplin
J. Chambers
Edw. Rattigan
J. Cormick
Will. Lawless
Traynor
S. Neilson
Belfast
J 'and M. Reynolds
Naas
Kildare
Kilcullen Hill
Dragbons
Alt
Erstine
Ballymore
Holywood
Cork
Castle Dermot
Gohier
Moulin
Colombel
Duval
England
St. Omer
Bethune, Arras, &c
Prices of Grain and Commodities Listed
Prices of various grains and related products are shown with ranges for wheat, Rye, Malt, Hog Pease, Boilers, Beans, Ticks, Suff, Oats, Polands and more. Values appear as pence, shillings, and pounds, reflecting market quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss
Price of Stocks and Bonds Reported
A financial brief notes stock prices including Bank, Stock a 4 per cent, Conf. 6042 i per cent, Red. 47 5-8, 2-3 per cent. Ann. 72 7-8, 3 per cent, Confols-3734. The figures reflect daily market activity and yield levels.
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London Gazette
Whitehall
Ireland
Duke of Portland
Iam, &c
la Touche
S. Vezey
Melktham
Wilts
Monsey-Scrivener
King’s Arms
W. Summers
Ledbury
Herefordshire
I Jghe
King’s Head
St. Helen
B. Newington
Eaton-bridge
Kent
Guildhall
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