1784 News from Ireland

Thursday, May the 6th, to Saturday, May the 8th

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Thursday, May the 6th, to Saturday, May the 8th, 1784

London, May 1.

Letters from Paris say, that a regular physician, M. Mesmer, has lately pretended to cure a variety of chronic and acute disorders by the application of magnets ; and that the public infatuation in his favour is so great, that he has already got above 100 pupils, at 100 louis each, to whom he is, in due-time, to communicate is extraordinary method of practice.

A discovery has lately been made of a method soften salt water at sea, without the tedious and expensive mode of distillation ; the experiment whereof is now before the admiralty board, for the inspetion of the commissioners.

Extract of a letter from Paris, April 21.
"There is a report circulated here with great confidence, that Pius VI. has lately made a journey to Avignon, and that from hence he will proceed to Paris, for the purose of holding a council respecting the marriage of priests, and for annulling auricular confession. The first part of this account is highly probable, but there does not appear to be very good foundation for the rest. We hear that a superb apartment has been prepared for his reception at Avignon, in the vice legate's palace"

There were 179 convicts on board the transport vessell, at the time the escped from thence was effected near Falmouth. There are now on board at Torbay 62 prisoners, 116 got on shore, and one died a few days before the tumult. The ship is to remain at Torbay, till some necessary repairs are made.

Yesterday afternoon a party of gentlemen waired upon the proprietors of the several print-shops in the Strand, and remonstrated with them upon the impropriety of the exposing in their windows the several shameful and indecet prints on the most amiable of female characters. The shopkeepers admitted the grossness of such an exhibition, and very handsomely promised to prevent it in the future. Such example we hope will be generally imitated.

Dublin , May 7

Every general his majesty appoints to the chief command of his army in Ireland brings over with him some home improvement, if not at least some new-fangled device either novel or singular ; general Pitt has changed the uniform of all the light cavalry of the kingdom from red to blue, the form of the cloaths is also different, cconsisting first of ablue waistcoat, with sleeve cross-looped on the front, Hussar-fashion, the coat, if it may be called so, or more properly outer-garment, has no sleeves, and is also blue, the breeches doe skin ; the coat and the sleeves of the waistcoat faced with the regimental colour.

The same day an ingenious model of a building, for the purpose of making one fire serve at one and the same time as a lime and drying kiln, and a perpetual oven for the baking of bread, &c. was produced and approved by the (Dublin) society. This great improvement is already carried into practice, and found to answer completely its design. The model is ordered to be laid up in the society's stores in Poolbeg-street. The design and model are of the invention and execution of a Mr. Kennedy, a gardener.

An additional number of revenue cutters are now fitted out, to prevent the illicit practices of the smuggling business, which has been for many months so injurious to the trading part of the nation.

London, May 1.

Air Balloons

A committee of the French acadamy having been deputed to examine Mr. Montgolfier's several experiments, and those of Mr. Charles. They issue among other observations , those that follow :
That the science of airs is much too new, for any thing decisive to be affirmed. What we may venture to say is, that the simplicity of Mr. Montgolfier's method, its facility, and the quickness with which it may be used, appear to give it several advantages for the common purposes of civil life ; while on the other hand, the inflammable air balloon, from the advantage of smaller bulk, its requiring no care nor attention to the keeping up the raising power, appears better calculated for the purposes of philosophical observation.
As to the uses of balloons, their number stops us. They may be used to raise weights, to go over mountains, to descend into vallies, to raise lights during t he night, to convey signals by sea and land ; and, by ascending to unusual heights, for the purpose of observation, may explain several phaenomenon of meteorology, may ascertain the velocities and directions of the several winds. Electroscopes may be obtained, which may be raised much higher than electrical kites can be, &c. &c.
And on the recommendation of the committee, the acadamy adjudged to Mr. Montgolfier the prize of 600 livres, annually given to the best discovery of t he arts.
The Lyons balloon, whose diameter was 100 feet, had, it seems, its fall foretold by count Milly, The fall was a decisive proof of the safety of these aerial voyages ; for though it met with all the misfortunes that could befal a poor balloon, the seven icari in it fell gently, from a height of 700 roises, the bulk of the balloon having supported them in the fall; or at least much diminished it.
As to the direction of the balloons, count Milly thinks one or other of these means the most promising, sails like those of a ship, wings as of a bird; or some imitation of the fins of a fish ; preferring the latter, which are to be of thin paper, parchment to taffety, an easy exercise of them he says, would do for a horizontal progression whenever the wind was not directly contrary. In all cases there would be half the compass to go forward in, but perhaps with a little agility and address, the aerial powers might contrive to nearer to the wind.

May the 4th, to May the 6th, 1784

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Tuesday, May the 4th, to May the 6th, 1784

West-Indian Intelligence

from the JAMACIA GAZETTE

Kingston, Feb. 25 Letters from the Mississippi mention, that the schooners Enterprize and Happy Return, which sailed from this port with cargoes of negroes, had been seized on by the Spaniards, no vessel but what is Spanish propery being admitted to trade.

The governor of East Florida has given public notice to the inhabitants, that, after the expiration of the term limited in the 5th article of the definitive treaty of peace between Great Britain and Spain, unless they actually reside in the province, and publicly profess the Catholic religion, they must absolutely quit their estates ; the British ships will, after the time limited, be refused entry into that province, and the property of the resident inhabitants must be sent to Spain ; and that those who may withdraw temselves to West Florida will be in the same predicament both with respect to religion and property.

London, April 28, 29

Letters from Naples, on the 30th of last month, bring the meloncholy news of an earthquake having been felt the week before at Messina and Calabria, which did great damage at Messina by the fall of a high wall, by which a house contiguous was beat down, and three persons in it lost their lives.

Dublin, May 5

On Monday last, two ingenious divers from Bristol, accompanied by one of the under-writers concerned in the Belgioso East Indiaman, lately lost on the Kish bank, in our harbour, sailed where the wreck lies, and on their return, have given it as their opinion, that from the uncommon surge of the sea in those parts, it will be forever impossible to recover any part of the valuable cargo of this vessell.

A new corps of volunteers is forming in this city, under the title of Dublin Invincibles: - they now number 100, and it is thought before Whitsun Monday next, they will increase to double that number. Their nuniform is green, faced nwith red ; the caps of the light infantry have this motto - LIBERTY OR DEATH.

A few weeks ago, a comet was discovered of very considerable magnitude, whose tail extended two or three degrees ; being at that more time an hour high, ? it set ? ? ? eight o'clock. Its place in the Heavens, as nealy as can be judged, was between the constellation of Cignus and Aquarious, and nearly upon the tropic of Capricorn. ....

In consequence of several affrays in Smithfield , between the men who had raised the May-poles in that part of tgown., the sheriffs, to secure the peace, attended on Sunday last, when they were ill treated by the mob, several of whom struck at them and threw stones ; one struck Mr. Sheriff Smith on the side, and Sheriff Kirkatrick was near losing his life by the stroke of a sword in Barrack Street.

The assistance of the military was necessarily called in, previous however to their appearence the mob had dispersed.

Dublin, May 6

There will be no drawing-room at the castle tomorrow evening.

There will be a ball at the castle on Tuesday next the 11the instant, which will be the last until his Majesty's birth-day.

Ladies and gentlemen may be presented before the ball for that night only.

From Saturday, May the 1st, to Tuesday, May the 4th

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Domestic Intelligence

Cork, April 26.
A Few days ago as Mr. Bagwell was walking near his owm demeine in the county of Tipperary, a woman came up to him, and requested he would direct her to an honest person's house to lodge in that night, as she had a small charge of money about her; he directed her to shepherd's house whom he imagined to be a very honest man. In the middle of the night, the shepherd called up his boy; and gave him directions to go out to the sheep and drive them from one field to another. The boy went out but the uncommmoness of the order, made him suspious, on which he returned to the door, and heard the woman of the house requesting her husband to spare the life of her lodger, whom he was determined to murder and rob. He was not long harkening when by the bussle and some groans, he suspected she was murdered; he ran off to Mr. Bagwell's and alarmed him and his family; told him his suspicion, and brought him to the shepherd's, where they found the unfortunate woman bleeding, with her throat cut from ear to ear. Mr. Bagwell, with his usual activity and love of justice, had the murderer and his wife safely lodged in Clonmel jail; and it is hoped that they willmeet with that punishment so justly due to such unheard of cruelty. They did not get the money for which they killed her, and it was afterwards found platted up in her hair.

Kilkenny April 18.

The following are spirited and patriotic resolutions entered into by the grand jury of the city of Limerick “ Having seriously considered the very great distresses of the manufacturers of this kingdom, from a too great predilection for foreign goods, and knowing that every well wisher of his country has it in his power to alleviate the distress, by wearing and using our own manufacturers, which must give employment to thousands of our starving poor:- We hereby promise and pledge ourselves to each other, that we will not for one year from this day, and longer if necessary, directly or indirectly, purchase for ourselves or our families, any article of dress or furniture, except such as shall be verified by the solemn word or oath of the seller to be manufactured in Ireland ; and if any man shall be found to impose on the buyer , English cloth for Irish, he shall be considered an enemy of his country. Resolved That it is a duty incumbent on every native and friend to Ireland, to assist in the great work of rescuing thousands of our fellow creatures from perishing through want, by wearing our own manufactures, and that every member of this grand jury will appear in the jury room, on the 4th of June next, being the king’s birth-day, in a new coat, with the word Irish engraved on the upper button, and that he will give preference to cloth manufactured in Limerick”

Waterford, April 30.

Last Wednesday our assizes ended, which provided a maiden one ; and yesterday morning their lordships set off from this city, having finished the Munster circuit.

Dublin, May 3.

Sunday, the gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Richmond went to Drumcondra church, all dressed in Irish manufacture, when an excellent sermon was preached on the occasion by the rev. Brabzon Wye.

Yesterday at eleven o’clock in the afternoon, the several volunteer corps of this city marched out of town through the great Wicklow, or Stillorgan road, for the purpose of a great field exercise, or knapsack expedition.

A discovery has been made of an immense quarry of cream-coloured marble, on the banks of the grand canal, within eight miles of this city. From the hardness, beauty, and exquisite polish of this stone, it may reasonably be presumed, that the importations of marbles from Italy will be greatly lessened.

Extract of a letter from Malta, March 1.
“ A squadron is fitting out here by order of the grand master , under the command of the chevalier Thoinasin, to join the Venetian squadron , and undertake in concert, an expedition against the regency of Tunis ; after which the two squadrons are to form a junction with the Spanish fleet to attach Algiers.”

29th April - 1st May, 1784

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FMJ 29 April - May 1, 1784

Domestic Intelligence

Belfast, April 27.

There is every appearence of a very alarming emigration to America from this part of the kingdom in the present season. It is expected that not less than between six and eight hundred passengers will sail in the Friendship, and the Pacha, the two said vessels preparing to leave this port ; besides vast numbers that can possibly be taken. The number of ships now set up in the Northern ports, and the uncommon encouragement they receive, warrant the conjecture, that the landlords of Ireland, whose extravagant rapacityhas long conspired with other circumstances to weigh down this devoted country, must one day awake to a sense of this folly in banishing thousands of our useful manufactuyrers to climes foreign to, and now unconnected with us. Such is the weakness of our great landholdersthat the experience of ages which might teach them the impolicy of every manner of persecution only serves to confirm them in their old practice of exacting such racked rents from their tenants, as cannot be paid without leaving even the most industrious classes in the community in such a state of poverty and dependance as naturally prompts them to lookto prundence as naturally prompts them to look to any other country as preferable to that of their nativity.

Dublin, April 30

The building of the new custom house is carrying on with the greatest spirit, and when completed will undoubtedly be the first edificeof its kind in Europe. Among the variety of elegant decorations with which this sumptious pile is embellishing, is thirteencolassal heads emblematic of the principal rivers in the island, with singular descriptive ornamentation a state of sculpture as admirably executed as uncommon ;they are destined to form the keystones of as many arches or entrances.

April - 29 April, 1784

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FMJ 27 April - 29 April, 1784

Could not find anything interesting.

24-26 April 1784

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FMJ 24 April, 1784

London, April 19, 20

Gen. Fullarton was on the borders of Tippoo's country at the head of an army of 1700 Europeans, seventeen battalions of sepoys and sixty pieces of artillery readyto act, if Tippoo should not consent to peace upon equitable terms.

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Extract of a letter from New York, Feb. 6.
"Our legislature is now sitting : there is not a doubt of an impost of five per cent. being immediately laid on all goods imported into this state, that are not of the manufactureries of the United States, and on innumerable articles a much greater sum, to an almost entire prohibition."
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Dublin, April 26.
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Saturday morning the Hall, a gauger at Kinnegad, county Westmeath, having some words with his wife, he desired her not to come into the room where he was, at the same time swearing if she did he would shoot her ; the unhappy woman, with a fatal obstinacy, took a fine child of seven years old in her arms, and unfortunately forced in, when he discharged a brace of pistols at her, and wounded her and the child so shockingly, that the child died on Sunday morning, and there are no hopes of the mother's recovery. He has fled from justice.

Postscript

London

William Vandepot was yesterday committed to the New Gaol, Southwark, where he is now double ironed, on a charge of a burglary in the house of the lord chancellor, and stealing thereout the great seal. A Jew in Petticoat-lane was yesterday afternoon apprehended, on an information against him, for having purchased and melted the great seal into an ingot ; but while he was conducting to the Rotation-office in Southwark, for examination, he was rescued from the peace officers by eight ruffiand --The Jew melted the seal, while the robbers remained in his house.

Thursday, April the 22d, to Saturday, April the 25th, 1784

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London, April 17.
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Extract of a letter from Milan, March 23
" An aerostatic balloon has been launched in this city, 66 feet broad, and 72 feet high, prepared by M. Paul Andreani, a young gentleman of twenty years of age, who, with two of his friends, was elevated in this globe. It is computed that they mounted to the height of 4000 feet. Having traversed the air for half an hour, they descended on the same spot from where they floated. This is the first experiment of the kind made in Italy."

FIRST MANNED BALLOON ASCENT IN IRELAND (personal comment)

Dublin, April 23.

Extract of a letter from Navan, April 18.
"Last Thursday the long expected air balloon was liberated in this town, in the presence of the greatest concourse of people ever assembled here, among whom were many of the first fashion. At half aftertwo Mr. Rousseau and a drummer, a boy about ten year old, placed themselves in the gallery, which was composed of ozier , and fixed toa net which covered the balloon, and on cutting the cortd it rose perpendicular, amidst a profound silence, occasioned by the surprize and astonishment at son uncomman a phenomen. After thirty-nine minutes progress it became totally invisible, but wecould destinctly hear the drum beat the grenadier's march for fifteen minutes after. At four o'clock it grounded in a field near the town of Ratoath. Mr. Rosseau and the drummer arrived here at six o'clock that evening perfectly well, except for the drummer, who received a small contusion on his head, through his eagerness in leaping from the gallery. At night a splendid ball was given by the burgesses and freemen of the town, where Mr. Rosseau received the congratulations and compliments of numerous and brilliant company."

20 - 22 April 1784

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Theatre-Royal, Smock-Alley.

This present evening, April 22
The CHANCES
and a farce - ABEL DRUGGER ; Or
The TOBACCONIST

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On Saturday next, April 24, will be performed the Comedy of
The TWIN RIVALS.
To which will be added the dramatic musical Pastoral, called
The POOR SOLDIER

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On Monday next, April 26th, will be prsrented the Comedy of
THE WONDER
A WOMAN KEEP'S A SECRET !
End of Act III, a new Dance, [never before performed called
The RIVAL MOORS ; Or
The SHEPHERDESS of ANDALUSIA.
Composed by Signor Grecco.

Between the Play and Farce, [by particular Desire of several Ladies of Distinction] the so much-admired Ballet Dance, called
LOVE in a CAMP ; Or
The FEMALE SOLDIER.
In which Signora Rossognoli will go through the Manual exercise in the Habit of the VOLUNTEER. As it is now performed in the principal Theatres of Europe, with general Applause.

To which will be added a Farce,
The ANATOMIST ; Or
The SHAM DOCTOR.

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Wednesday, April 28
The favourite Comedy of
The YOUNG QUAKER

with Entertainments, and the Farce of
The MAID OF THE OAKS

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On Thursday the 29th of April, will be presented a Comedy(?) [not acted these three year] called
The CITY WIVES CONFEDERACY
to which will be added a Farce, called
The SULTAN ; Or,
A PEEP into the SERAGLIO.

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On Thursday, May the 6th, will be presented a Comedy, [not acted these two years] called
KNOW YOUR OWN MIND
With Entertainments.
To which will be added a new comic Opera, [never acted in this kingdom] called
The DOUBLE DISGISE.

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Domestic Inteligence

Drogheda, April 17.
Between the hours of twelve and one o'clock on Friday morningthe 16th inst. a desperate gang of fellows boarded a brig loadedwithoatmeal, lying at New Deep in this harbour, and after putting the crew ashore, plundered the brig of about five tons of the oatmeal, with other article ; intelligence having arrived in this town about two o'clock, the Drogheda association went in pursuit of them, but before they arrived there the plunderers made their escape ; after a diligent searech of seven hours they apprehended one of the offenders, and found about five hundred weight of the meal, and yesterday evening another of the gang was brought to town and lodged in jail.

Dublin, April 21.
We hear, that the Kildare-street clubhave unanimously resolved not to purchase or wear, for the space of twelve months, any but the manufactures of Ireland. A similar resolution is in agitationamong the members of Dalyu's-club.

Saturday, April the 17th, to Tueday, April the 20th, 1784

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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

Presburgh, March1.
Since the epidemical destemper among the cattle rages in some neighbouring countries, anb order has been published, forbidding any cattle being brought from other countries and sold in this kingdom, without an attestation signed by the magistrate of the place from whencethey came, that no epidemical disorders rages there.

Bamberg, March 5.
The river Reidnitz which runs through this cityt, has by overflowing its banks, done considerable damage and among the rest has carried away the bridge built in 17323, and which cost 140,000 florins ; many houses and mills have been thrown down, and forty persons have lost their lives.

LONDON, April 12.

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A balloon is at present constructing at Brussels, for an aerial voyage to London, which will be so formed as to escape every accident or failure that has yet happened. It is to be filled with inflammable air, and to carry up four persons ; the size not so enormous as some others, but furnished with sailks and a rudder of taffery. Every sort of provision is to be made, and stores laid in against any accidents ; also means prepared to remedy flight rents. The duke d'Arembergh is at the expense of it, under the direction of the abbe Mann, an Englishman resident at Dixmnyd. The duke will mount in it with the abbe, and two other philosophers.

DUBLIN, April 19

Friday agreat number of men were employed in taking down the wall, which incloses the garden of the lying-in-hospital, and putting up Iron palisades in its room. When this work is accomplished, it will render the situation of that part of the town a most delightful one, and must contribute greatly to health, as it is well known by those acquainted with natural history, that vegetation purifies the air, by absorbing those corrupt particles with which it is loadedin great cities, and makes every growth the more vigorous and flourishing. Taking down the park wall of the universityt would give a like improvement to the other end of the town, and lend very much to beautify the city.
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Friday the following was posted in the old exchange coffe-house:
Copy of part of a letter from Mr. James Newport, merchant, Philadelphia, dated 18th February, 1784 : to the subscribers:
"This winter has shut up all the harbours in the northern parts of America, and has put a general stop to business -- 27th December our riverwas frozen fast, and has continued so ever since, and is as firm now as terra firma :- It is likely to continue so for some weeks. Many vessels from Europe are off our capes, but are grievously disappointed, being obliged to put to sea again ; and several have been caught fast in the ice at Lewestown ; some may be saved, though not very probable. This has been the most severe winter the oldest people here remember, for a constant intense frost scarce remitting for now 53 days ; the snow has been unparalled for many years, being throughout Pensylvania on an average three feet deep.
P.S. It is reported that the liberty from Dublin is lost off Cape Cod. Some of her timber it is said were taken up at sea ; (it is only reported observe.) Another adds, that thirty of here people perished in a boat."

Sir Edward Newenham, we are informed, has resignbed his command of the Liberty Rangers : an event which is the cause of much speculation, as no reason is assigned for a conduict so unexpected.

Yesterday , at ten o'clock in the forenoon, her grace the duchess of Rutland landed at Dunleary, from on board thge Dorset yacht ; notice being immediately dispatched thereof to the castle, several of his exceliency's carriages were sent thither, as also a troop of horse, under whose escortr she arrived at the castle, a little before three o'clock.

Last week as a man was going home to Rathfarnham, he fell and broke his leg ; a woman broke her thigh in the old post-office yard ; anda young girl fell into a cellar in Garden-lane, and broke her thigh : - they were carried to the Meath hospital, where old linen will be received from cahritable ladies.

Thursday, April the 15th, to Saturday, April the 17th, 1784

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To be set, from the first day of May next, Mr. HODGSON's House at Island-bridge, with Coach-house and Stables, and a choice Garden, walled in planted round with Peach and Nectaren Trees, and sowed with all kinds of Vegetables, and choice Asparagusheds. The house is in perfect order, fit for immediate reception of any family. Proposals to be received by him at Island-bridge, March 14, 1784.
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London, April 7, 8, 9, 10
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Private letters from France assert, that they will have 5000 men at Mauritius by July next ; and that the same number will be kept up during the peace, with a view to assist their settlements on the Coromandel coast, in case of a future war. This is French logic, which a British minister will understand in a proper point of view.

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DUBLIN, April 16.
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Tuesday someperson unknown went up stairs in a gentleman'shouse in Ross-lane, (finding the hall door uncautiously left open) and stole several articles ofd wearing apparel, among which was a green silk waistcoat trimmed with silver, and many other silk waistcoats and breeches. The thief got off with the plunder.

Tuesday, April the 13th, to Thursday, April 15th, 1784

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To Doctor Plme, No. 7, Upper Ormond-quay.
Mr. Stewart, in justess to the abilities of Doctor Palme, as also from motives of humanity, thuspublicly attests, and thanks the Doctor on behalf of Mrs. M. Murray, whom he recommended for his advice, in a most violent Rhumatism, which had entirley deprived her the use of ALL her limbs, so that she was as helpless as babe, yet in less than a month, by his means, she was restored to the PERFECT use of herLimbs, and is now as healthy and strong as she ever was in her life.
Mr. Stewart will be always happy to personally attest this extraordinary Cure, on application, at his house , No. 67, Pill-lane, Dublin, April 10, 1784

DUBLIN, April 14.
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Last Satuday Edward Smyth, a slater, was executed at Philipstown, King's County, pursuant to his serntence for robbery of rev. Ephraim Harpur, sometime last January he was guarded from gaol to the place of execution by the 3d horse or carbineers ; both high and sub-sheriffs attended, as did Mr. Walsh, a clergyman of the church of Rome ; when he arrived at the fatal place, he most ernestly entreated the numerous inspectors to beware of his untimely end, and likewise to attend their duty to their church as he did not, and if he had would not have been brought to so shameful a death. He confessed his guilt, owned the justness of hisa sewntence, and behaved in every respect as became one in his unhappy situation.

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Extract of a letter from Cork, April 8.
"This day a number of our distressewd and miserable unemployed woollen manufacturers paradedthe streets, with the figure of the fleece suspended to a flag staff, hung with crape, a drum beating the dead march, and several of our unfortunate fellows being dressed in mourning cloaks theatre, which presented a spectacle that gave the utmost concern to every feeling breast. Why shall wew remain deaf to the cries of our starving countrymen, by preferring English manufacture to Irish, which only wants a patriotic consumption among us, to bring broad cloth to the same perfection to which we have hats, stockings, &ec.!"
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GRAND CANAL
Notice is hereby given, that two Passage Boats will regularly on and after the 25th day of March inst, ply upon the Canal on every day in the week, Sundays not excepted ; the one to leave Dublin on every weekday from the 25th instant to the 290th day of September next, at 7 o'clock PRECISELY, and on Sunday at 8 o'clock PRECISELY ; and the other to leave Sallins on every day in the week at 8 o'clock precisely. The boat setting off from Dublin to reach Sallins at half after 12 o'clock on every week day, and half after one on every Sunday precisely ; and the boat setting off from Sallins to reach Dublin at half after one o'clock precisely on every day of the week. The middle stage for each boat will be Stacumney, where Passengerswill be taken in, and accommodated either to Dublin or Sallins -- the reverse as usual.
Dublin, 19th March, 1784
Signed by order. Richard Baggs, Sec.

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DUBLIN, April 15.

It is with utmost satisfaction we inform the public, that general Pitt, the commander in chief of his majecty's forces here, is so far recovered, as to take the benefit of the air, as a continuance of his indisposition would as an irreparable loss to the public, and particularly tothe military, for whose discipline and improvement he has always been a most zealous advocate. The friendly and honourable reception he was pleased to give a gentleman who submitted a plan of disciplin adapted to close action with the bayonet, is a strong mark of his zeal and alacrity for his majesty's service.
The ingenious plan struck out to invigoratew his majesty's armies with a considerable and almost incredsible accession of force, (approved of by that accurate and subtlew military genius general Burgoyne) has been suspended this time past, on account of the fluctuations of administration. As the curiosity and expectation of the public have been greatly excited on this occasion, we have every reason to hopoe that they will soon be greatful by the adoption and completion of this national measure.
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Freeman's Journal, April 10th - 13th, 1784

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London, April 5, 6

Tuesay morning the convicts under sentence of transportation, were escorted from Newgate, and put on board a light at Blackfriars, from whence they fell down the river, in order to embark on board a transport vessel bound for Nova Scotia. The above offenders were 101 in number ; there were upwards of 20 women and girls ; among the latter, that atrocious criminal, the pawnbroker's apprentice, aged about 14, who a short time since set fire to her masters house. Two little boys were among these unhappy wretches, who did not appear above twelve years old.
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Early yesterday morning a duel was fought in Hyde park between an officer in a regiment, and a foreign nobleman, in which the latter was slightyly wounded in the sword arm. The quarrel arose about a place in the opera-house.

Dublin, April 12

We have a melancholy account from Letterkenny that on Saturday fe'nnight a party of military were from the town, upon an information of some renigade (?) being a few miles from that place, which they made a seizure of ; but the country people gathering and making some resistance, they were fired upon by the party, by which three men were killed on the spot, two mortally wounded, and many others severely hurt.

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TO be LET from 25th of this Instant, for such terms as shall be agreed upon, Mr. Gardiner's Lodge at the Phoenix Park, with the Garden, Pleasure-ground and Meadow there unto belonging. Also the Farm of Castleknock, containing about 60 acres of choice Meadow, in good heart, well fenced and divided : with the lodge, Bullock-yard and stabling on the premises -- Proposals to be received by Mr. Gardiner, Cavendisk-Row, or by Mr. Conolly Norman, at the Custom house.

Dublin, April 13.

At length the Siddons is announced to the expecting public ! The manager of the theatre royal, Smock-alley, promises to be remarkably brilliant. The Siddons, we are informed, is to appear in twenty different characters, being at least double the numbershe has hitherto played in London. The curiopsity of the public is raised to the highest degree, and the demand for places for her nigjhts has been so rapid, that it is expected there will noty be a place to be let in the boxes in a few days.

The air balloon prepared in the town of Navan (by Mr. Rosseau) to be launched the 15th instant, exceeds in magnitude any thing of the kind ever attempted in this kingdom, being nineteen feet in circumstances, composed of white taffety, and within with elastic gum.

Freeman's Journal, April 8th - 10th, 1784

2006-04-10T16:44:00.000-07:00

Theatre -Royal, Smock alley, April 10th. 1784.
Mr. Daly, with the utmost respect, begs leave to inform the Public, thathe has articled Mrs. SIDDONS to perform twenty-two Nights the ensuing afte-season, for which he is to pay her the sum of ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS ; a sum infinitely superior to any ever given by a Manager to a Performer on this or any other Stage, for the same number of Nights.
To prevent the many Disappointments the Public have received, and the heavy Losses he has hitherto sustained, by Boxes and Places being given up on the very Day of Performance, he is oblioged to adopt the mode now practiced at London Theatres, and universally approved of -- that of Tickets being delivbered to those who wish to secure Places for each night's performance, on paying half the Price at the time of taking the, remainder on the night of admission ; the half so deposited to be forfeited in case of disappointemnt. Those Ladies and Gentlemen, thertefore, who intend honouring the Theatre with their Commands on the above occasion, are requested to observe, that Tickets are prepared for the purpose, and will be issued by Mr. Kennedy Treasurer to the Theatre at the Box Room, from the hours of twelve to three each day, from Monday the 12st instant until further notice. The said Tickets are printed with the name of the particular Nights they are designed for, and will not be admitted on any other. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who have already applied for Boxes, are requested to renew their Commands immediately, agreeable to the above Advertisement, otherwise such Boxes will be disposed of.

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Dublin, April 9.

A letter from Banagher, dated April 3, says, "On Friday the 2nd of April inst. arrived here two boats laden with coal, about fourty tons each, from the colliery of Thomas McDetmott Roe, esq; in the county of Leitrim ; they seem to be of an excellent quality, and stand us in about 14s per ton. If the canal from Killaloe to Limerick were finished, that city could be supplied at 16s per ton, which must be of vast utility to that city and the country adjacent.

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Three hundred emigrants, of various descriptions, sailing from this city in the Neptune for America, the Hankey is expected to sail every tide, and the Favourite John the beginning of next month, both with some valuable freight, and for the same destination.

Freeman's Journal, April 6th-8th, 1784

2006-04-10T16:41:00.000-07:00

London. April 1.
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Extract of a letter from Lisle, March 25
"Nothing is more certain than the discovery of a balloon from England. It was found the 28th of February, at Warneton on the Lys, three leagues from this city. There was a billet affixed to it, on which was written, "This balloon was let off from Sandwick, in England, the 27th of February. Those who find it, are desired to give notice of it to Mr. Boys, at Sandwick." It seems that this balloon left Sandwich at half past twelve on the 27th of February,with a very high wind ; and, as it was seen in the air at half past two of the same day by an inhabitand of Warneron, it follows, that it went 24 leagues in two hours. This balloon was of straw-coloured taffety, and was three ells in circumference."

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FIVE GUINEAS REWARD
Whereas on Sunday the 4th inst. between the hours of twelve and one'clock in the forenoon , the house and desk of Mr. John Russell, of Essex-street , was broken open, and the fgollowing aticles stolen, viz.
Nine Guineas in Gold, one large plain Gold Ring, marked M. D. I, two silver cased Watches, one markrd R. N. London, one pair of silver Kuee buckles, one silverPunch ladel, and the leaves of two houses in Essex-street, made by the Hon. John Butler to the late elizabeth Russell od said street : whoever apprehends the person or oersons c0oncerned in tyhe above robbery, shall be paid 5 guineas reward as their prosecuted to convicti0n,.

Freeman's Journal, April 3rd - 6th, 1784

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FMJ April 3 - 6, 1784

New Books
Printed by S. Colbert, No. 136. Capel street, adjoining the Opera-house

1. Reginald du Bray. An Historic Tale,
1s. 7d, b. served.
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The present lord lieutenant of Ireland will in all probability have the greatest patronage lapse during his time -- Limerick is expected to be followed by at least three other mitres --And above all, to his grace's lot, in all likelihood, will fall the disposal of the greatest.
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Havannah, Dec. 6 By a packet just arrived from Carthagena, we have certain accounts of a most dangerous revolt in the kingdoms of Peru and Santa Fe, in South America, insomuch that it is believed they will shake off the Spanish government. It is also said that three English ships of force have actually arrived in the south sea with arms, &c. for the use of the revolted natives, and publicly declare their intention of doing only as France and Spain have done towards England and her possessions in America.

Dublin, April 5.

The finsihing blow has now been given to the rights and interests of Irishmen ; we are denied constitution, and our industrious tradesmen are assigned to poverty, and refused the means of existence. What alternative is there left? shall we kiss the rod that whips us, and hug the chains that gall us or rather shall we "check the growth of those domestic spoilers, who make us slaves, and tell us is our charter ?"

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Postscript

London, March 31.
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An agent from the empress of Russia was in town this week, engaging bricklayers to go to Petersburgh at a very considerable wages ; a magnificient palace, it seems, is going to be built at or near that metropolis.

Domestic Intelligence

Belfast, April 2. Last Monday captain Abraham Rahash, and his son Ali Rahash, two Turks, taken prisoners by the Spanish in attempting to bring relief to the garrison of Gibraltar, and had afterwards escaped and got to Leith, from whence they came to the town, well recommended by the grand lodge of Scotland, --visited the Orange Lodge No. 257. where they were treated with every respect, civility, and love, by the brethern of that numerous and respectable body ; who gave them a recommendation to other lodges, and a sum of money to enable them to return to Constantinople, the place of their nativity. How greatful to the liberal mind, to perceive the distinction of Turk and Christian, in short, all local and religious prejudices sunk in the more sublime affection which, as the offspring of one common parent, we all owe to one another ; and which every sound principle of religion and virtue never fails to highten into pure philanthropy, when not obscured by the rankest bigotry and ignorance.

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WANTED
A Clerk capable of superintending the business of an Attorney's Office ; as a proper Salary will be given, none but a person of Character and Abilities need apply.
Enquire of the Printer, or at No. 25, Ross-lane.

Freeman's Journal, April 1st - 3rd, 1784

2006-04-03T16:35:00.000-07:00

Foreign Intelligence

Heidelberg. Feb. 7.
This morning, about five o'clock, the superb bridge of this city was broke down and carried away by the ice. Part of the city is under water. The appearence of the walls and low bare grounds promises destruction and desolation. The inhabitants of Newonhein have been obliged to fly. The ice on the Necker, just opposite tofly. The ice on the Necker, just opposite to that village, is as thick as the height of a house.

London, March 27.

A subscription is proposed at Paris, for the construction of a balloon capable of carrying ten or twelve persons. It is to be so contrived, that they may mount or descend at pleasure, and conduct themselves in what direction they think proper, unless it be exactly against the wind.

Dublin, April 2.

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The bill for regulating the assay of gold, now in its progress through the house of commons; has altered the standard of fineness required in some works one-twelfth less than the sterling standard, in order to facilitate an exportation of wrought gold, which is expected to take place when the Genevese shall be settled in this kingdom at their intended city of New Geneva, near Waterford, where, for the accommodation of these ingenious mechanics, an assay is to be established, and all silver and gold plate wrought there is to have a unicorn's head stamped thereon at a distinction : the plate of less fineness is also to be distinguished by a characteristic mark

Freeman's Journal, March 20 - April 1, 1784

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This day was published, price 5s, 5d. in boards,
OBSERVATIONS ON THE COMMERCE OF THE AMERICAN STATES,
by John Lord Sheffield
A NEW EDITION, (much enlarged, with an Appendix containing Tables of the Imports and Exports of the Great Britain, to and from all parts, from 1700 to 1782 ; also the Exports of America, &c. with Remarks on those Tables, and on the Proclamation, &c.)
Printed by LUKE WHITE, No. 86, Dame-street, corner of Crampton-street

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LONDON, March 25.

On Tuesday evening, the most daring act since the stealing of the crown by Blood, was committed by some hireling desperados. The lord chancellor's house in Great Ormond-street, was broke open and the great seal of England stolen from the room in which it was deposited. The peculiar circumstances of the affair, show clearly that it could not have been perpetrated by any common robber, when we recollect that it happened on the eve of the dissolution, ( the great seal being affixed to the proclamation) it will eventually prove to the world how fardesperation of the most daring faction will lead them even to countenance the violation of all the laws, and encourage theft and plunder. The history of this country cannot produce an instance of such unparalled infamy ; and for the sake of public justice, we hope perpetrators of this act will be discovered, and meet the reward they and their employers certainly deserve. When the report of this transaction was first made public, the generality of the people gave no credit to it ; even the greatest enemies of faction, those who have always dreaded the lengths which desperate men will go, did not think such an attempt would be made, much Less did they believe that such an act had been committed. The fact now being fully confirmed, and all the peculiarities attending it, it behoves the people of Great Britain in general, and the electors in particular, to be careful to whom they trust the leglislative power, at this important crisis ; and likewise to beware of a set of men who do not hesitateto commit the most desperate acts to gratify their ambition, and destroy the rights and liberties of mankind.

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Some American agents have been discovered in the clothing countries, endevouring to procure artificiers in the serge and shalloon manufactures, to embark for the western continent, where very large encouragement is given to workmen who are versed in those branches.
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Extract of a letter from Paris, March 11.
" Letters from Marseilles confirm the news, that the emperor of Morocco has declared war against France. The ships, which are exposed to the attacks of the corsairs, cannot now depart without convoy."

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A letter from Gibralter says, that they have advice that the emperor of Morocco has a very large army well disciplined under foreign officers, ready to take the field, with a considerable train of artillery.

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Report on the Opera from last Saturday attended by the Royal Family...

--All the nobility and people of fashion, who could find room, dressed to the best advantage, and in black, which is very becoming to the people of this country, were assembled. Beauty put on its best looks, and sparkling eyes reflected from box to box like diamonds of the first water glittering at each other. Balloon hats were plentifully despersed ; some of them on a new construction resembling the two first steps of a jelly stand, one bow over the other, and though rather outre, yet had no bad effect in attracting notice, and setting off the face.

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Dublin, March 31.

We have the pleasure of advising that the Volunteer, capt. Tripe, from Dublin, with passengers and servants, arrived at New York, the 12th January, all well, excepting Mr. Galtrum, who died on the passage.

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ROADS to be made in the PARK
Among others, the Road leading by the Liffey on the South, from Dublin Gate to Knockmaroon Gate ; the Road leading from the Phoenix to Knockmaroon ; the Road leading from Lord Leitrim's bridge to the Circular Road Gate, North.
Any person willing to contract for the same, will give their Proposals to Mr. BRISTOW, Deputy Bailiff, at the Bailiff's Lodge in the Phoenix Park.
29th March, 1784.

Freeman's Journal, March 27 - 30, 1784

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The Hussar who attends his grace of Rutland in the capacity of groom of the person, is the same gallant German, who saved his grace's father, the marquis of ranby's life at the battle of Hastenbeck, when aFrench trooper, after breaking thro the British line, making a desperate attempt on the marquis's life, was cleft to the saddle by the brave Hussar.

Freeman's Journal, March 25 - 27, 1784

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Dublin, March 26

At this period of general calamity and distress, it would become the inhabitantsof this great and rising metropolisto adopt such measures as would releve our famishing manufacturers, and be of public utility. If the heads of families would join in societies of ten, and employ a person to sweep and keep clean the footpaths fronting their doors, it would be a means of preventing many real objects from impending ruin. There are about 20,000 houses in the city and liberties, and if but one half of the housekeepers would undertake so charitable and useful scheme, it would give employment to one thousand persons ; and if each house paid one halfpenny a day, the labourer would earn 5d. daily, which is sufficent to support nature, and is certainly more eligible than giving charities ; for besides the many imposters who infest the streets, it would be more useful to real objects to get 5d. industriously than to obtain a shilling idly ; for inleness begets vice, and vicious habits are seldom abandoned when they have been once adopted. This scheme would keep our streets to perfectly clean and comfortable, and give employment to so many miserable people, that we should be no longer condemned by foreigners who are acquainted with cleanly and well regulated cities.

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The Three Sisters, Lewis, from Potomack river, in Virginia, arrived in our harbour yesterday, with a cargo of tobacco, indigo, &c. after a passage of five weeks.

Dublin. March 27.
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Several young men, particularly one from the NOrth, are said too have been already ruined by means of the G. R. table, established in Suffolk-street. The sherriffs and city magistrates would do well to notice this table, before numerous other imprudent youths fall victims to the polite sharpers who attend.

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The air balloon to be floated at the theatre royal in Smock-alley on Monday next, will furnish a most convincing proof of the astonishing properties so often mentioined of that new discovery in natural philosophy. The very great strength of the fixed air will be proved, by charging the balloon so strongly, that it will bear up Harlequin on the stage, and take him out of the view of the audience. And previous to this, to obviate all suspicion of the reality of this great natural phenomenon, the balloon will be floated over the pit, boxes, and galleries. It is to be remarked, that this balloon will give a clear and distinct idea of the great aerial chariot which is now preparing toi take up two gentlemen in the course of next month, to the upper regions of the air, and towards the accomplishment of which 300l has been already subscribed. This is the only oppertunity which has hiterto been brought forward of giving a manifest proof this extraordinary natural discovery ; prepared under that remarkable pupil of Dinwiddie, the ingenious Mr. Ruddick, who lately launched the balloon at the Rotunda.

Freeman's Journal, March 23-25, 1784

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Foreign Intelligence

Copenhagen, Feb. 14
The Sound is entirely covered with ice, and people daily go over it into Sweden.

Cologne, March 1.
We are at last delivered from the most dreadful scourge this city was ever threatened with-- large pieces of ice heaped upon ice to an enormous height : our walls and houses, which should have served us as ramparts, tumbling one after another; our two market places, with all the streets around, laid under water : every thing announced a general destruction : when the day before yesterday new pieces of ice coming floating down, broke the dyke formed by those before our port, and thus opening a passage, the waters retired thro' it with so much precipitation, that in less than two hours we were able to get again into the house, that had been overflowedf even to the second story. This sudden retreat of the waters, however, had not prevented the ravage occasioned by them from being immense.

Dublin, March 24.

We hear that the Swallow, capt. Jackson, is arrived in the river Forth, from Barbados, with sugars, after a passage of 28 days, the shortest ever known, from that island, which is generally from five to six weeks.

Freeman's Journal, March 20-23, 1784

2006-03-30T16:10:00.000-08:00

House of Commons
Saturday, March 20.

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You cannot but rememnber the wretched situation of Great Britain, in 1757, when she has Francve alone to contend with, so sunk were the power, the resources, and even the spirit of the nation, that instead of making any vigorous effortagainst this single enemy, she thought it necessary to bring over twelve thousand German troops to save her from invasion. Such was the situation of Great Britain when lord Chatham took the helm ; and such was the effect of the abilities and spirit of this one man, that in three years time the French were driven from thecontinent of America, and deprived of the finest of their West Indian islands :
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Freeman's Journal, March 18-20, 1784

2006-03-15T16:08:00.000-08:00

From letter on front page..

In the name of God, why should we not open the BAR and the ARMY to our catholic brethern?

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GRAND CANAL
Notice is hereby given, that two Passage Boats will regularly on and after the 25th day of March instant, ply upon the Canal on every day in the week, Sundays not excepted ; the one to leave Dublin on every week day from the 25th instant to the 29th day of September next, at 7 o'oclock PRECISELY,and on Sunday at 8 o'clock PRECISELY ; and the other to leave Sallins on every day in the week at 8 o'clock precisely. The boatsetting off from Dublin to reach Sallins at half after 12 o'clock on every week day, and at half after one on every Sunday precisely ; and the boat setting off from Sallins to reach Dublin at half after one o'clock precisely on every day of the week. The middle stage for each boat will be Stroumney, where Passengers will be taken in, and accommodated either to Dublin or Sallins--the rates as usual.
Dublin, 19th March,
1784
Signed by order
Richard Baggs, Sec

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Dublin, March 19.

A new sect has arisen in London, or rather an additional place of worship is opened on the principles of the celebrated Mr. Lindley. Their form of player is very similar to that of the established church, and agreeable to the tenents of the late Dr. Samuel Clark, whole beliefwas grounded on the doctrine ofthe famous Arminus.

Wednesday, being the anniversaryof St. Patrick the volunteers ofthe city and county of Dublin, assembled at the Royal Exchange, agreeable to the plan formerly settled for celebrating the nativity of particular saint, and to perpetuate the memory of the volunteer cause. The morning was remarkably fine ; heaven seemed to smile with complacence on the virtuous assesors of their country's just rights and constitutional liberties. At 9' clock they marched to the Phoewnix Park, where they went through their several evolutions, &c. with a degree of regularity, good order,and discipline, that afforded the most perfect satisfaction to a very numerous concoursew of spectators, and manifested that the old glorious spirit of the volunteers was not in the least abated ; the country and city of Dublin corps mustered as strong as ever ; the earl of Charlewmont being under an absolute necessity of attending the great cause now depending in the house oflords, sir Edward Newenhan reviewed them. His grace the duke of Rutland was present, attended bu his aids-du-camp, and seemed highly pleased with their good discipline. The manner of his grace's appearence, and the affability of his conduct was noticed with the greatest pleasure.

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The AUTHOR of NATURE is WONDERFUL, EVEN
IN THE LEAST OF HIS WORKS

The SIEUR BOROWLASKI

A celebrated DWARF from Polish Russia.

RECOMMENDED by the most distinguished people of RANK ABROAD, to theFIRST CHARACTERS IN THIS COUNTRY.

The above Personage is the most extraordinary Being of his Kind, not less remarkable for the Justness of bodily Proportions than admired for his mental Accomplishments ; though in the 45th year of his age, he does not exceed in size a child of three years old. He has a very agreeable and pleasant countenance, plays upon various musical instruments, especially the English Guitar. The very distinguished education he has received, such as his birth entitled him to, sets him far above other men of that kind, who in general are little susceptable ofinstruction.
His features are not only regular and well formed, but withal extremely engaging; his Shape exquisitely proportioned, so that he may be justly stiled a GREAT MAN in miniture : Butwhat will appear no less reparkable is that SIEUR BOROWLASKI is married, and his wife recently delivered of her second child : but we shall say no more of this Wonder of Nature ; let those who will honour him with their visits judge for themselves. ----He may be seen every day from ten to four, and from six to ten at night, at his appartments, No. 18 Mr. Hewitt's, Collge-green __Admittance HALF A CROWN each person.
N.B. Any person of rank and fashion, desirous of seeing him at their own homes, are requested to favour him with an hour'snotice, and send him a carriage. His price abroad is double.
* Sieur Borowlaski's stayin this city will be but very short.

Freeman's Journal March 16 -18, 1784

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Yesterday arrived One English MAIL

London, March 11.

All the private letters from India represent that country to be in so distracted a state, that the probabilityis, there will in a very short time be a total end to the British government in the east. Rapacity, corruption, and cruelty, seem to have run their career there ;and whilewe are vainly wrangling there about the best mode of governing those posessions in future,the posessions themselves are escaping from our grasp. It is reported as certain, that Mr. Hastings is appointed nabob of Bengal by the Mogul, and is supported by the French interest, while it is known that all parts of the Madras settlement are torn to pieces by irreconcileable dissentions.

An eligant House ready furnished.
A New House, in the fashionable end of the town, completely furnished, with every article to accommodate a single Gentleman or a small Family,with Coaca house and Stable for 4 Horses, to be disposed of as it stands, on pleasing terms. Enquire of the Printer.

Freeman's Journal March 13 to 16, 1784

2006-03-13T16:02:00.000-08:00

Mr. Cardot's Ball
By partiular desire (which was to be the 18th inst.) is postponed to the 3d of May next. Tickets delivered for the 18th March will be admitted.
Mecklinburgh-street, March 14, 1784

London, March 8, 9

Extraordinary as it may seem, it was confidently reported yesterday, that gen. Washington, and several of the leading men of America, are coming over to negociate a dependent league with Great Britain.
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The Portugese have taken posession of all the posts on the coast of Guinea.

Dublin, March 15.

There is now in the loom a piece of fine silk for a gown, the entire produce of worms reared by lady Arabella Denny at the Black Rock : how happy would it be for this kingdom: if our ladies of fashion, after lady Arabella's bright example, devoted a part of that time which their situation gives them a command of, to such laudable pursuits as hers, which tends so eminently to advantage of her country.

Freeman's Journal March 11th - 13th, 1784

2006-03-09T16:18:00.000-08:00

London, March 6

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There is a report in circulation, that advisees have been received at Madrid of an entire revolt of the Mexicans, who had proceeded to such an extremity as to decollate one of the Spanish govenorss. Such is the rumor, nor is it unlikelyt to be a fact ; but, as the probability doth not substantiatethe truthof a relation, we vouch not for the authenticity of this article of news.
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The emperor of Morocco declared war against France on the 24th of Januarylast, and his vessels have taken several French ships from Marseille and other parts of theLevant.

Wednesday morning one of his majesty's messengers was sent to the country-house of colonel Wall, late governor of Goree, to put him under arrest for misdemeanors during his government.
The trial of governor Wall, late of the island of Goree, is to commence in the course of a few days at the horse guards.

Freeman's Journal March 9th- 11th, 1784

2006-03-09T16:17:00.000-08:00

FRENCH APPLES
To be sold atNo. 90, Bride-street,
At ONE GUINEA per barrell,
Three hundred barrels of Brown Rennet Apples, each containing from 8 to 900.

ACADAMY
Dipping's Court, Golden-Lane
The Rev. William Dwyer, resolved to have no aversion whatever to detach his attention from his Day-Scholars, has determined to receive no Borders in future. He instructs young Gentlemen in the Greek and Latin languages,and prepares them for the University, in such a manner, as to unite the strictest grammatical accuracy, with an elegance and graceful manner of construction. Approved Matters, in every other department ; regularly and constantly attend.
March 8, 1784

FMJ 10-13 January, 1784

2006-03-05T16:11:00.000-08:00

The price of wheat during the last four months of the year 1782, in the following countries, the measure reduced to the English quarter:
l. s. d.
England ---- 2 16 6
France ----- 2 0 0
Germany ---- 2 2 0
Lombardy --- 1 17 0
Tuscany ---- 1 15 0
Sicily ----- 1 6 6
Algiers ---- 1 10 0
Syria ------ 1 4
Morea ------ 1 6 0
Danszick --- 1 12 0
The Ukraine- 0 10 6

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The advocates of the slave trade argue that the natives of Africa are at perpetual war with each other ; and that if they had no method of selling their captives, they would fall upon the more inhuman practice of murdering those unhappy creatures, whom chance of war flung into their hands. This however, is far from being the truth ; for it is notorious that petty princes on the sea coasts of Guniea ared tempted to make war their neighbours only for the sake of making prisoners to sell to Europeans. Was this practice done away, the source of their contention would be immediately done away.

Freeman's Journal 6th-9th 1784

2006-03-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

English Opera-House
Capel-Street

Tomorrow evening, March 10th, by particular desire of several Persons of Distinction,
The Sacred Oratorio of the
MESSIAH
Composed by George Frederick Handel, Esq.

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FANCY DRESSES for the approaching Ball, made up with the greatest eligance, taste and expedition, by Elizabeth Clare of Bolton-street, milliner, who has just imported a second assortmentof full han half dress capes, with every other article of millinaries ; which the humbly presumes, will be allowed an inspection to be of the best fashion.--- E Clare begs leave to observe, that she has engaged a person, (who served her apprenticeship to Mrs. Callage) from where knowledge of fancy dresses, she will be enabled to execute any orders the nobility and gentry may favour her with in that line, with the greatest precision.

Freeman's Journal March 4th-6th 1784

2006-03-05T15:33:00.000-08:00

Theatre-Royal, Smock Alley.

For the Benefit of the Charitable Hospital.
On Tuesday next, March 9th, will be presented a Comedy called
The WONDER!
A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET.

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Domestic Intelligence

Dublin, March 5.
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We are informed that the Dublin and Independent Dublin Volunteers, with the Irish Brigade, are resolved to attend the chapel in Mary's-lane next Sunday, where a charity sermon is to be preached fot the benedfit of a vaste number ofchildren of both sexes, who are there educated in all the principles of religion and morality, and rendered useful membrers of society.

FMJ Jan. 1-3 1784

2006-03-01T17:02:00.000-08:00

London, Dec. 27.

By letters from Canada we find, that all the German troops had left that province, and everything remained in perfect security. No inconveniencies have yet resulted to the fur trade, which was much appreciated, by the settlement of the boundaries ; for the protection of which trade the old French works, called Fort Frontenac, are ordered to be repaired, and an engineer, with troops and artificers, is gone up the St. Lawerence for the purpose. General Haldimand has also given directions for the finishing of the works at Quebec, St. John's, the Isle au Noix, &c. The troops now in Canada amount to between 3000 and 4000 men, consisting of the 8th, 29th, 31st, 34th, 44th, 53d, and 84th regiments of foot, with two companies of artillery. These corps are in a very delicate situation, about two-thirds of their non-commissioned officers and private men being entitled to their discharge, which nevertheless cannot be granted them without immediate danger of the province (the Canadians being exceedingly disaffected) until they are reinforced from this country, or from New York.

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The very unusual number of vessels that now crowd the river, from Marine-school to the Custom-house, plainly show that the trade of this country is much increased. many of these ships are from 4 to 7 hundred tonsburthen, and begin to give our harbour an air of true commercial consequence.

Freeman's Journal March 2-4 1784

2006-03-01T16:45:00.000-08:00

London. Feb. 27.

The Willington, a large transport ship, just arrived at Portsmouth, after two months tempestuous passage, from the coast of Guinea, having on board the remainder of the garrison of Goree and its dependencies.
We are assured , that Mons. Vergennes has claimed nineteen French deserters, who murdered their captain some time since at Senegal, and are said to have been enlisted in our regiments on the Guinea coast.

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Freeman's Journal February 28 - March 2 1784

2006-02-28T14:11:00.000-08:00

Foreign Intelligence

Vienna, Feb 4. During the emperor's voyage in Italy, one of the wheels of his coach broke down on the road. With much difficulty he reached a poor village. On his arrival there, his majesty got out at the door of a blacksmith; and desired him to repair the damaged wheel without delay. "That I would very willingly," replied the smith, "but it being holiday, all my men are in church : my very apprentice who blows the bellows, is not at home." - An excellent method then presents to warming one's self, replied the emperor, still preserving the incognito ; and the great Joseph set a bout blowing the bellows, while the blacksmith forged the iron. The wheel being repaired, six sous were demanded for the job ; but the emperor instead of them, put into his hand six ducats. The blacksmith on seeing them, returned them to the travellor, saying, Sir, you have undoubtedly made a mistake owing to the darkness ; instead of six sous, you have given me six pieces of gold, which nobody in this village can change. Change them where you can, replied the emperor ; the overplus is for the pleasure of blowing the bellows.His majesty then commanded his voyage without waiting an answer.

Freeman's Journal 26th - 28th of February

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India Affairs.
This Day was published,
By LUKE WHITE,
No. 16 Dame-street, Corner of Crampton-court
Mr. BURKEs SPEECH
ON
Mr. Fox's East India Bill.
This celebrated speech contains an abstract of the
Company's Transactions in India.

...

LONDON, Feb. 21

A letter from Jamaica, says, that by an advice boat put in there, they have an account that they had another shock of an earthquake at the island of Hispaniola, which had thrown down most of the new buildings there, and many lives were lost ; a great deal of damage was also done on the shore by the sea overflowing so far, that the ships that lay at anchor were forced on shore, and left, at the return of the tide, on dry land.

Last week was seized at a shop in the city, a parcel of French fans ; the penalty on each fan is 200l.

..

BLACKWELL, Gunmaker
No. 2, Great Ship-street, Dublin
Most respectfully acquaints the Public, that he has for sale a variety of Guns and Pistols, double and single barrels, twisted barrels, in the most curious manner. His feather spring Pistols, so much approved of, he will engage to shoot point blank at the proper distance. Rifle Guns for ball and shot, Pocket Pistols of all sizes, Powders, Powder-Horns, Flints. &c.
Frederick Blackwell's knowledge and assiduity to business, employing the best workmen, and using the best materials, he is bold to say, his work cannot be excelled in this or any other kingdom. All the above articles he is determined to sell on the most reduced prices for ready Money.
Old Guns cleaned and repaired ; likewise bought and sold.

Freeman's Journal 24th - 26th February 1784

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Theatre-Royal, Smoc-Alley

For the Benefit of Mrs. Hitchcock.

On Wednesday the 3d of March, 1784, will be performed a new Comedy called
THE YOUNG QUAKER
Written by John O' Keeffe Esq.
End of the Play, a Concerto on the TENOR, by Mr. Kottwara.
After which will be performed a Pantomime Interlude, called
THE FAIRY REVEALS: Or
HARLEQUIN TRIUMPANT
To conclude with an Allemande of Three, by Miss Andre, Monsieur Grecco and Signora Rossignol. To which will be added the dramatic musical Pastoral called
THE POOR SOLDIER
written by John O' Keeffe

EDUCATION
A Gentlewoman who has had some years experience in the teaching line, is perfect mistress of French and English languages, &c. is desirous of becoming Governess to young Ladies in a Nobleman or Gentleman's family ; will be heard of by directing a line for S. S. at the Printer's hereof.

Tuesday arrived Three English MAILS
LONDON, Feb. 17, 18, 19.
...
Letters from Maryland, dated Dec. 20, advise that the plague rages with great violence in that state, particularly in Baltimore.

Freeman's Journal 21st - 24th February 1784

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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

AMERICA

Philadelphia, Dec 9. Yesterday, at noon, his excellency general Washington arrived here from New York. His excellency was met at Frankfort, by his excellency the president of this state, the hon. the financier, general, St. Clair and Hand, the Philadelphia troop of horse, and a number of citizens, who had the pleasure of accompanying the general into the city. His arrival was announced by a discharge of cannon, the bells were rung, and the people testified their satisfaction, at once more seeing their illustrious chief, by repeated acclamations.

The council appointed for the present government of the city of New York have ordered, that all persons becoming inhabitants of that city, do, within 24 hours of their arrival, report their names, former place of residence and number of their family, to the secretary of the council : and that all inhabitants receiving inmates or lodgers, do, in a like manner, report their names and former place of abode, &amp;c.

LONDON, Feb. 16
...
Friday evening a duel was fought in the fields near Chelsea, between capt. Mostyn, of the navy, and lieutenant Clarke, of the African corps, which terminated most fatally to the former, who, on the second fire from his adversary, received the shot through his body, and expired immediately on the spot. This unfortunate circumstance arose from a trifling dispute at the New Exchange coffee house, and is the more to be lamented, as capt. Mostyn was only 25 years of age, and at that early period of post captain in the
navy, and possessed the most manly and endearing accomplishments.

...

A society of gentlemen are fitting out a large ship at Deptford for the purpose of making discoveries to the north pole ; she is to sail with the first Greenland ships, and after exploring those seas, is to go N. W. to Hudson's bay, where the passage into the Indian seas ( the probability of which is no longer doubted) is expected to lie. These explorers are to have the sanction of administration, but the nation is to be at no expense whatever, except they should find the so much wished for passage, in which case they will have a reward. Some of the most experienced seamen, and other necessary persons, are already engaged, and if the weather permits, they will sail the beginning of next month. The vessel is Dutch built, and equipping with every king of accommodation for the purpose.

...

The scarcity of mint halfpence, which at this time is a general complaint, is by no means owing to a less number being coined than heretofore, but to a species of traffic carried on lately, by exporting them to North America, and getting dollars in return. A profit of 28 per cent, is made by this illicit business.

Freeman's Journal 19th - 21st February 1784

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In the Press, and in a few days will be published, by Luke White, No. 86,
Dame Street, Corner of Crampton-court.
Mr. BURKE's SPEECH on Mr. Fox's East India Bill

...

The new invented

ELASTIC and PATENT WIGS

The most fashionable are now at ENGLISH's Patent Wig warehouse, the only one in the kingdom, No. 28 Nassau street, made under his own inspection, and of he very vest materials and colours to suit all complexions. By his Elastic and other Springs, as made by the Patentee in London, he is enabled to fit the most difficult Head or Temples : His Grey and Bag Wigs , &c. are superior to any in this kingdom for colour and manufacture. -- As said ENGLISH spares neither time, labour or expence to have his work finished in the most superb and best manner, and so give every satisfaction to his Customers, and such Noblemen and Gentlemen as please to honour him with their commands, has brought from London a considerable quantity of the best Hairs and other materials, and of the most beautiful colours that could be got in the city ; and he always made a point of employing none but the best work men. His Natural Wigs, Curls and Descriptions are of such excellence as not to be distinguished from the real beauties of the natural Growth ; and as he lays in all his materials at first cost, he means to sell thirty per cent. cheaper than any shop in Dublin.

N.B. Chambers continued, as usual, at the rere of the Four-Courts, for
Gentlemen of Law to dress in.

....

Dublin, February 20
...
About seven o'clock on Monday night, a number of villains armed with knives, stopped a poor countryman at the Green-hills, near Tallagh, and after robbing him of what cash he had, beat and abused him in a cruel manner.
..
Thursday a great number of people, with cars, buckets, &c. were employed at low water, in gathering tobacco on the south strand, said to be part of the cargo of the vessel from America lately wrecked there.
...
A granary, a custom house, and a prison, are shortly to be erected at Naas, in the county of Kildare, in consequence of the communication now making between that town and the grand canal.
...
A humourous correspondent compares, in one or two instances, the now almost exploded measure of a parliamentary reform, to an ill-charged airballoon. Without doubt the national convention prepared a large quantity of inflammable gas, and which, it must be confessed, was rather added to rather than diminished by several garreleer scriblers, employed to keep the subject from a premature dissolution ; but alas / the parliamentary machine, plan scheme or system, call it what you will, not being rightly compacted, or in other words, not constitutionally constructed, this castle in the air, this abortion of rashness, idelness and discontent, rose only sufficiently high to be gazed at by fools and madmen for a shoty time, and then fell to the ground, from an evaporation of its inflammatory contents.

Freeman's Journal 17th - 19th February 1784

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Theatre-Royal, Smock Alley
..
For the benefit of Mrs. Hitchcock,
On Wednesday the 3d of March, 1784 will be performed a new Comedy, called
The Quaker Girl.
Written by John O' Keeffe, Esq.
..
After which will be performed a Pantomime Interlude, called
The Fairy Revels or
Harlequin Triumphant

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

Milan Jan 6

M. Venetiani, canonand professor of physic, is now employed in constructing an aerostatic globe, with the following properties: 1. It will glide with more or less velocity at the pleasure of the conductor, who is to guide it to the utmost possible height, without employing fire therein. 2. It will descend at pleasure, sustain itself in the air, or remount, without making any addition to the machine. Three persons may travel with the machine two or three days, and even whole weeks, without occasion to descend for provisions. If this experiment should be accomplished, it must be allowed that this discovery is arrived to a great degree of perfection in a short time.

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE

Dublin, February 18.
..
By letters from Connaught and many other parts of the kingdom, we learn that the late frost has damaged all the potatoes, that great article of subsistence among the poor, and that the people look forward with regret to the wretched prospect of a threatening scarcity, such misery has the severity of the season entailed on them : and yet so great is their apprehension from the from the dissolving of the congealed snows, that they wish a continuance of frost, rather than experience the fury of mountain torrents, with which they will be afflicted by the thaws.

...
Three students were on Monday expelled from the College : one for taking books out of the library ; another for introducing bad women into the college ; and a third, for bringing in a constable, and arresting a contemporary for ten pounds.

Freeman's Journal February 14th - 17th 1784

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Theatre-Royal, Smock-Alley

Feb. 17th Comedy - Love for Love with farce The Divorce
Feb. 19th Comedy - The Gamesters and a The Giants Causeway

English Opera-House, Capel Street
Feb. 18th comic Opera Love in a village and a farce called The Musical Lady
....
London. Feb 9, 10
..
Wednesday a machine, nearly upon the plan of that constructed by Mr. Moore a few days since, was exhibited upon the serpentine river. The inventor called it an ice balloon, and it travelled with amazing celerity , having a sort of keel made of iron, and being impelled forward by a spring, giving motion to a wheel at the front of the carriage. The novelty of invention induced several people of fashion to ride in the above machine, and several of them handsomely complimented the proprietor for his ingenuity ; but the price demanded was but the moderate sum of one penny from each passenger. A hog was roasted whole upon the ice the same day, and afforded an exempore to a great number of people
....

The last Amsterdam gazette gives an account of some experiments recently made at Lyons, with the large aerostatic machine, constructed there by Montgolfier and Pilatre.It had twice ascended to the height of 500 toises ; in the first ascent an accidental fire broke out, or rather the enclosed gaz took fire, and burst the balloon on the top, notwithstanding which the aerial travellers in the chariot came gradually to the ground, without receiving and injury. A handsome compliment on the occasion was paid them the same evening in the theatre.

....

Where are only to be had genuine, the following
MEDICINES
Genuine Peruvian Bark

This medicine, so universally celebratred for the cure of agues, intermittent and putrid fevers, nervous headaches, &c. &c may be had in the highest perfection, either in tincture or in powder, as faithfully prepared by Mess. Freake and Newbery, of London, and allowed to be of infinite service after the use of Dr. Jame's powder.

Freeman's Journal February 12th -14th 1784

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Domestic Intelligence

Cork, Feb 9
On Saturday last arrived the brig Lively, capt. Wm. Wyer, in eight weeks from Newbury Port, New England.

Kilkenny Feb. 13
The following very singular circumstance accurred in this city, one night last week, during the very intense frost : - A cat having discovered a rat with five or six young ones in the corner of a room, made a set at them : the old rat regardless of her own safety, kept her situation for the protection of her young, and the cat not to be out-done in vigilance, remained sentinel all night, and in the morning they were all found frozen to death, in the most watchful attitudes.

Foreign Intelligence

Hague, Jan 26
Private letters from Berne being advice, that there fell lately, near Nyon, in Switzerland, an aerostatic balloon, in the gallery of which were found four persons dead, according to all appearences from cold. This event happening at the moment of the departure of the post, he could not give us any further particulars.

London

The Alexander, an American ship, is arrived in the river from New York, by which there are accounts of fresh disturbances having happened at Philadelphia, which the civil power not being able to quell, general Washington had been sent for, and was expected would shortly set out for that place.

Freeman's Journal 10 - 12 February 1784

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Paris Jan. 8.
We learn that the ascension of the M de Montgolfier's globe, at Lyons, will not take place till the 20th of February. This aerostatic sphere is of an enormous magnitude, and capable, it is said, of carrying up ten persons, with provisions and baggage.

Mullingar, Feb. 7
On Tuesday the 3d inst. the frost was so intense, and ice so firm on Lough Owell, that Sir Richard Levinge ventured to drive a four-wheel chair and four ponies almost round the lake, and returned home through the middle of the lake, by the large island, with great safety.

Dublin, February 11.

Letters, it is said, are received in town, advising that Mr. Riddock's air balloon, launched on Wednesday last from the lying in hospital, fell to the ground in the earl of Clanbrassil's demesne in the county of Louth.

...
Drink and prostitutes create many robbers, is an observation as old as just. It would, therefore conduce much, not only to the security, but also to the quiet of the parish of St. Andrew, if the inhabitants could devise some mode of banishing the swarms of prostitutes that infest that parish, particularly Essex-street. A correspondent is of opinion, that if the magistrates were to take the proper notice of the house almost opposite to the Castle hotel, where these unhappy females with their bullies assemble nightly, no step would be found more conductive to this desirable end.

Freeman's Journal February 7th - 10th 1784

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From the Public Register or Freeman's Journal -from Saturday, February the 7th, to Tuesday, February the 10th 1784.

What's on:

Theatre Royal, Smock Alley.
By his majestiey's company of comedians.
[Seventh Night]
This present evening, Feb. 10, will be presented a comic Opera, called
Orpheus and Euridice,
To which will be added a farce, called Barnaby Brittle.

A Grand Oratorio.
For the Benefit of the poor confined Debtors
in the several Marshalseas of this City.
On Thursday evening next, Feb. 12, 1784, will be
performed at the Rotunda, the Sacred Oratorio of
Judas Maccabeus.

Exhibition-Room, William-Street
On saturday Evening, February 14th, 1784, will be a
Concert of Music
Consisting of serveral favourite Overtures, Trios , Duets , &c.
First Violin, with a Solo, and Solo Concerto,
by Master COBHAM
(who is but SEVEN years of age)

Dublin February 9
...
A gentleman in this city, a native of the kingdom, of great knowledge in mechanics, has devised a method of managing an aerial chariot, so as to guide it in whatever direction he chooses. He proposes, if assisted by public subscription, to ascend himself, in the machine, and has no doubt of bringing it to the fullest perfection and use of which it is capable. As the power of directing this machine is the grand desideratum, and appears to be the only improvement which can render it of any particular utility, we are glad, for the credit of Irish ingenuity, that the honour of this discovery originates with ourselves.

...
James Vance
no 102 capel Street
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Spirits per gallon

Strong Whiskey 4s 4d - 5s
Brandy 4s 6d - 8s
Rum 5s -8s
Geneva 4s 6d - 6s 6d

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For the flourishing city of Philadelphia.
The good ship HANKEY, JOhn Cheap, Commander.
Burden 250 tons, a remarkable fine stout ship, uncommonly well calculated for passengers, being upwards of six feet high between decks, and most conveniently fitted for the purpose; such persons as wish to take this favourable oppertunity of going to America, will do well to apply in time; a few younfg healty men and boys will be taken as redemptioners :- freight reasonable to be paid here or in Philadelphia, as may be agreeable. Apply to James Eddy, Esq; at Alderman Darragh's on lower Ormond Quay.

Introduction

2006-02-23T05:28:00.000-08:00

I have a copy of the Freeman's Journal published in Dublin, Ireland.
This blog will be made up of interesting clips on science, technology and other pieces that interest me. There are some pieces of news from America. Some mention of George Washington.