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#918 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 1, 2005 1:56 pm
Subject: Pennsylvania Gazette Most Wanted Ads 1753-1758
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April 19, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster, April 13, 1753
Notice is hereby given, That if James Gibson, son of John
Gibson,, of Sligoe, in the kingdom of Ireland, who came into
the Province of Maryland, in the year 1746, be yet alive, he is
desired to go to George Gibson, of Lancaster, in the province
of Pennsylvania, where he may be informed of something very
considerable to his advantage; or if any person will inform the
said George Gibson where he may be found, it will be kindly
taken from GEORGE GIBSON.


May 31, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

HUGH QUINN, now in Philadelphia, from Dungannon, in the North
of Ireland, desires to see or hear from his Cousins George
Laughlin, and James Donelly. Said Quin [sic] may be heard of at
Capt. Lloyd, in Water street.

June 21, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

WHEREAS Samuel Robinson, of the parish of Bangar, near
Belfast, in the north of Ireland, Blacksmith, about 15 or 16
years ago came over and settled some where in this Province;
and as there are some persons lately come from England, who
want to see or hear of him, this is therefore to request any
person that knows where his place of residence is, that they
will give intelligence thereof to Mr. Alexander Lunan,
Merchant, in Philadelphia, or to the Printer hereof, and the
favour shall be gratefully acknowledged, by John Robinson.


August 29, 1754
The Pennsylvania Gazette

NOTICE is hereby given, that if Patrick Blair, who came into
Pennsylvania some years ago, from Newtown Stuart, in the county
of Tyrone, in Ireland, be he yet alive, and applies to Thomas
Lucas, at Pequea, in Lancaster county, he will hear of
something greatly to his satisfaction; or if he is dead, the
person who informs said Lucas, or makes report of the same in
the Pennsylvania Gazette, shall be gratefully rewarded for their
trouble, by THOMAS LUCAS.


September 4, 1755
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, September 4, 1755.,
Notice is hereby given, That if Timothy Summers, or Lawrence
his Brother, who came into Pennsylvania some years ago, from
Tillick, in the county of Tyrone, in Ireland, be yet active,
by applying to Thomas Lucas, at Pequay, in Lancaster county,
they will hear of something very much to their satisfaction;
or if dead, the person who makes report in the Pennsylvania
Gazette, shall be gratefully rewarded by THOMAS LUCAS.

October 2, 1755
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Willistown, Chester county, September 21, 1755.
Whereas Patrick McQuead, son of John McQuead, living in
the county of Antrim, in the parish of Derrylichin, in
Ireland, came to some part of America about twelve years
ago from England; if the said Patrick be alive, he is
desired to send a letter directed to the care of Mr.
Nathaniel Grubb in Chester county, to be left at the
Printers hereof, and the favour will be thankfully
acknowledged by ARTHUR McQUEAD.


August 19, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

IF Hector Shirley Monroe, son of Hector Monroe, Esq; of the
county of Downe, in Ireland, be alive, and will apply to the
reverend Mr. Philip Hughes, chaplain to Major general
Abercrombieregiment, Messieurs Conyngham and Nesbitt, of
Philadelphia, merchants, or Mr. Hugh Wallace, merchant, in New
York, he will hear of something greatly to his advantage: If
any person and give information about him, they are requested to
inform the of gentlemen.


February 10, 1757
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THESE are to inform John, Robert, and Moses Molegan, who came
from Ireland, out of the county of Armagh, sons of John
Molegan, that they have a Legacy left them by one Thomas
McKeterick, and by applying to Hugh McCollom, executor, living
at Freehold, in Monmouth county, East Jersey, they may be
further informed.


June 15, 1758
The Pennsylvania Gazette

WHEREAS Nathaniel Scott, of Charles Town, in South Carolina,
advertised, some Years ago, in the Pennsylvania Gazette, the
Decease of Jonathan Scott, near Edender, in King County, in
Ireland; by whose Decease there is a certain Annuity reverting
to his Son Henry Scott who has lived in Pennsylvania and the
Jerseys upwards of 20 Years past; and as no Account has been
received whether the said Henry Scott be dead or alive, this
serves once more to advertise him, that on his applying
personally to the above mentioned Nathaniel Scott in Charles
Town, or by having it legally attested by those who knew him
when in Ireland, that he is now living, and confirmed before
proper Magistrates, so that it may be approved of in Ireland,
he shall have Twenty Guineas now in hand, and during his
natural Life. Twenty Guineas per Annum, provided he comes in
within three Months from the advertizing hereof. And that this
Information may come the sooner to the Knowledge of the said
Henry Scott, the said Nathaniel Scott promises a Reward of Ten
Guineas to any one who first shall signify the Contents of
this Advertisement to said Henry Scott, and have it properly
attested as above. The last Place of his Residence, by some
Accounts received, was in Burlington, in West Jersey, being
then acquainted with Messieurs Conyngham and Gardner.

Cathy Joynt Labath
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#921 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sun Oct 2, 2005 2:29 pm
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sep 13, 1824 "Military Obits"
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, September 13, 1824

MILITARY OBITUARY
      Major-Generals - D. Campbell, provost from 87th Foot, Bath, August 9,
1824.
      Lieutenant Colonel - Warren, 47th Foot.
      Majors - Percival, late of the 18th Foot, Malta, May 8, 1824; Ashton,
late 12th Foot, Egham, Aug 14; Richardson, late 5th Veteran Battalion,
Amboise, France, May 24.
      Captains - Gell, 1st Foot, at Chingpul, on march for Trichinopoly,
February 10, 1824; Rotton, 17th Foot; Field, 82d Foot; Mauritins, March 8;
Yorke, 95th Foot, Malta, July 1; Skeil, Rifle Brigade; Lumadain, late
Invalids, Invergellie, North Britain, Nov. 17, 1823; Thompson, late Garrison
Battalion, near Birmingham, June 24, 1824; Alloil, late 5th Veteran
Battalion, Hague Hall, Yorkshire, June 15, 1824; J. Wingate Weeks, half-pay,
Nova Scotia Fencibles, and Town Adjutant of Cape Breton, 23d do.
      Lieutenants - Roberts, 26th Foot; Skelton, 19th Foot; Belguam, Madras,
February 10, 1824; Coltman, 60th Foot, Barbadoes, July 2, 1824; Coates, 71st
Foot, July 28, 1824; Dunne, 2d West India Regiment; M'Carthy, 2d West India
Regiment; Hayler, Royal English Columbo, March 21, 1824; Wright, Fort,
Major, Dartmouth Castle; Sir J. Foulis, Bart., late invalid, Dublin, June 3,
1824; Bailey, half-pay 6th Foot, Brough, Westmoreland, June 29, 1824;
Elmote, half-pay, 42d Foot, Secunderahad, December 45, 1898; Laird,
half-pay, 96th Foot, Gateshead, Durham, July 23, 1824; Crean, half-pay 1st
Garrison Battalion, Streamstown, County Mayo, June 11, 1824.
      Ensigns - Glass, late 6th Veteran Battalion, Musselburgh, July 23,
1823; M'Cabe, half-pay Cape Corps, Jersey, June 21, 1824; Bond, late 5th
Royal Veteran Battalion, Breewood, Staffordshire, July 17, 1824.
      Paymasters - Williams, 82d Foot, Mauritus, April 7, 1824; Harrison,
half-pay, 82d Foot.
      Quartermaster - Murray, half-pay, Durham, Fencibles Cavalry, February
24, 1834.
      Surgeon - Buchanan, half-pay, 9th Foot, Glasgow, August 14, 1824.
      Staff-assistant Surgeon - Law, Africa.
      Veterinary Surgeon - Harrison, half-pay York Hussars, Toddington, May
24, 1824.

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#922 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sun Oct 2, 2005 2:30 pm
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sep 16, 1824; "Limerick"
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Thursday,  September 16, 1824


PROVINCIAL INTELLIGENCE
      LIMERICK, SEPT. 11 - Last night, about eight o'clock, a young villain
ran into the shop of Mr. Myles, of Rutland-street, and snatching a
candle-stick, effected his escape, notwithstanding a very close pursuit
after him. - There were several persons standing in the shop at the time.
      Thursday night a man named Walsh, driver in Captain Comptons's estates,
in the Liberties, was beaten by a party of fellows near Mungret. He states
that they struck him with the butt-ends of their pistols, and threatened his
life. His head is severely injured, and his body contused in almost every
part.
      Colonel Parker, of the 39th Regiment, went to Abbeyfeale on Thursday,
to investigate and inquire into the circumstances connected with the riot
there.
      Daniel Reardon and William Hartnett, two of the rioters in Abbeyfeale,
are in such danger, that little hopes are entertained of their recovery. The
unfortunate man, Roche, who was shot on Sunday, in Abbeyfeale, said, the
evening of that melancholy occurrence, that he forgave the soldier who had
fired at him, and requested that none of his friends should take any part in
bringing him to trial. On the inquest they did not produce a single witness
or seem any way anxious about the affair.
      It is reported that one of the men, wounded at Abbeyfeale on Sunday has
since died of the wound he received.
      The home of a dairyman, named Rahilly, on the lands of Drewcourt,
Barony of Upper Connelloe, in this county, was broken into by a gang of
fellows, who demanded money to buy powder; on being refused, they robbed the
house of two firkins of butter, two hundred of bleached linen yarn, and two
pairs of shoes. And on the night of Tuesday last, the house of a man at
Rockhill, in the same barony, was maliciously burned. In both these cases
informations have been sworn before that valuable Magistrate, G. Massy, Esq.
of Glenwilliam.
      One hundred tons of timber has been purchased during this week from Mr.
O'Neill, of this city, for the construction of a floating raft for the
management of the diving bell at the bridge works.
      At the fair of Hospital, on Wednesday, a fight commenced about dusk, in
the streets, between two fellows, opposite the house of a man named Fleming
whose son was then putting up the shutters, and on seeing the Police some
up, he went into his house, where he was followed by two Sub-Constables
stationed in that town. The Police suspecting that he was one of the
rioters, were dragging him out, and on his refusing to comply, one of them
named Joseph Bell, stabbed him deliberately with a bayonet in the hips. The
wound, which is four inches in depth, is considered very dangerous by the
Police Surgeon, Mr. Franklin, jun., who visited the man shortly after. Bell
has been committed by the High Sheriff, who has taken the depositions of the
wounded man. We cannot but advert to the number of injuries of this kind
inflicted by these Constables, especially when contrasted with the humane
and steady demeanor of the Peace Police, of which we have a meritorious
instance in the conduct of one of that Police at the riot in Abbeyfeale on
Sunday last.


Cathy Joynt Labath
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#923 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Wed Oct 5, 2005 10:47 pm
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sep 16, 1824; Marriages & Deaths
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Thursday,  September 16, 1824


MARRIAGES
      At Booterstown, George Dyas, of Castle st. Dublin, Esq., to Eliza,
eldest daughter of Wm. Scott, late of Fishertown, Queen's County.
      John H. Martin, Esq. of Santry, to Essy Maria, daughter of P. Shannon,
of James's-street, Dublin, Esq.
      At Carrickfergus, Doctor Cupples, Royal Artillery, to Antonia, eldest
daughter of John Legge, Esq.
      In Carlow, Mr. William Fitzgerald, of Monastereven, to Anne, daughter
of Mr. John Brophy.
      In Enniskillen, the Rev. John Auchinleck to Miss Jonston, eldest
daughter of the Rev. Thos. Johnston.
      In Dublin, James Cuthbertson, Esq., Surgeon, to Rose Anne, only
daughter of the late Jeremiah Hatch of Ardee, County of Louth, Esq.
      At Kilmore Church, John Caldwell, Esq., to Susan, daughter of Thomas
Burrowes, of Kilagoan, in the County of Cavan, Esq.
      In London, Lieutenant-Colonel Allen, of the late 23d Lancers, to Miss
Mitchell, and niece to Lady Fletcher and Lady Leith.
      At Lambeth Church, the Rev. Bernard John Ward, third son of the Right
Hon. Robert Ward, of Bangor Castle, County Down, to Isabella Frances,
youngest daughter of the late Robert Phillips, of Longworth, Herefordshire,
Esq.
      At Edinburgh, Peter Hill, jun., Esq., to Ann, daughter of Col.
M'Dowell, of the Island of St. Vincent's.
      At Taunton, Lieutenant William Bryan, R.N. to Mary, eldest daughter of
Kenneth M'Kenzie, Esq.

DEATHS
      In Liverpool, on the 26th ult., Mary Griffith, at the very advanced age
of 109 years, seven months, and ten days. On the 15th of March, 1823, three
gentlemen called upon her and received the following information from here,
given in a distinct and intelligent manner: - "That she should be 108 years
old on the 17th inst., having been born in Patrick-street, Dublin, on St.
Patrick's Day, 1715; that she was married at St. Patrick's Church, when not
quite 15, and had 12 children born alive, besides two still-born. She
remembered the great black frost in 1739-40, being then a grown up woman;
also, Essex-bridge being pulled down and rebuilt, during which time she
walked over the river on stones, laid for the purpose. She perfectly
remembered the marriage of the Prince of Wales, the grandfather of the
present King; also, a whipping she got for stealing a basket, when six years
old."
      At Mitchelstown, Limerick, Christopher Rose, Esq., formerly of
Rathkeale, County of Limerick.
      In Leeson-street, Dublin, aged 62 years, J. Foote, Esq.- an Alderman of
that City, very much regretted.
      At Elm park, Mrs. Conolly, wife of James Conolly, Esq.
      At Portobello, Mr. Christopher Bennett.
      At Cloughneen, Miss Averell, sister to the late Rev. Mr. Averell.
      Mrs. Clarke, relict of Wm. Clarke, of North King-street, Dublin.
      Mrs. Bulger, wife of Mr. Daniel Bulger, glover, &c., High-street,
Klikenny.
      At Lisburn, Ann, wife of Major William Stewart.
      At Bath, the Venerable and Learned Dr. Falconer.
      At his seat at Hill-hone, in the County Kildare, on Sunday, 28th ult.,
Maurice Sullivan, Esq.
      At Bandon, leaving a wife and large Family, Mr. T. Busteed, son to the
late Thomas Busteed, Esq. one of the Burgesses of that Corporation.
      At Enniscorthy, on Friday, the 27th ult., C. Davies, who was piked,
buried and arose again on the following day on Vinegar-hill, in 1708.- See
Richard Musgrave's History.
      In London, aged 22 years, Elizabeth Louisa, daughter of the late
William S. Cooper, Esq.
      Mr. Alexander Campbell, Author of "Grampian's Desolate and a Tour
through Scotland," and Editor of "Alban's Anthology," and other Scottish
Music.
      In India, on the 4th of April, of cholera morbus, Lieutenant John
Jervis, of the Company's Engineers.
      On the 28th ultimo, two days after his landing at Brighton, from the
Mariner, Captain Charles Young, Commander of the Fame, which ship was
destroyed by fire at Bencoolen on the 3d. of February last.

Cathy Joynt Labath
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#924 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Thu Oct 6, 2005 12:15 am
Subject: History Scrapbooks - Runaways 1760
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March 6, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

MADE his Escape, in the Night of the 29th of February, from
the Subscriber, living in the Borough of Chester, one Patrick
Slaven, born in the North of Ireland, is a short middling set
Fellow, sandy Complexion, with short bushy Hair, much
freckled, little Eyes, a down Look, has had one of his Legs
broke, which may be perceived. Had on when he went away a
short light coloured Coat, bluish Jacket, old Breeches, of a
darkish Colour, check Shirt, Yarn Stockings, and new Shoes,
with plain Silver Buckles. Whoever takes up the said Fellow,
and brings him to Chester Goal, shall have Forty Shillings
Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN KEELIN.


March 27, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, March 25, 1760.
RUN away on Friday night, the 21st inst. from Theophilus
Gardner, of this city, a servant girl, indented by the name of
Lotis Barris (but says her real name is Sheldon) she is about
5 feet 8 inches high, round full faced, fresh complexioned,
dark hair, 20 years of age and very fat; was born in Drummore,
in the north of Ireland and brought into this Province in
August, 1758, by captain Dingee.  Had on a lawn cap, a dark
silk spotted handkerchief, a dark small figured silk and
thread long gown, a short calico one over it, a striped lincey
petticoat, yarn stockings, half worn shoes, and large white
metal shoe buckles, with stones set therein; she also carried
with her other apparel, with which she will probably change
her dress. Whoever secures said servant in any goal, within
this or the neighbouring governments, shall have Forty
Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by THEOPHILUS
GARDNER.

N.B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry her off,
and others to harbour her at their peril.


April 24, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, April 23, 1760.
RUN away, last Night, from George Wells, Shipwright, an
Apprentice Lad, named James Sanns, born in Ireland, 23 Years
of Age, about five Feet seven Inches high, Pock marked, and
has brown Hair. Had on a green Jacket, good Buckskin Breeches,
blue Yarn Stockings, striped Cotton Shirts, but it is supposed
he will change his Cloths: He took with him a brown Cloth
Coat, a striped Cotton red and white Jacket, a green Velvet
Shape Ditto, a good Beaver Hat, and other Cloaths. Whoever
takes up the said Apprentice, and brings or secures him, so
that the Subscriber may have him again, shall have Forty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by GEORGE WELLS.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to take him away at
their Peril.


August 28, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away, on the 28th of July last, from the Subscriber,
living in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, A Convict
Servant Man, named John Murphey, born in Ireland, about 28
Years of Age, by Trade a Joiner, a low set Fellow, about 5
Feet 4 Inches high, struts in his Walk, has a pale Complexion,
large black Beard and Eyebrows, wide Mouth, and pleasant
Countenance, sings extraordinarily well, having followed it in
the Playhouses in London, talks proper English, and that in a
polite Manner; his Apparel not all known by me, but had a fine
hat, almost new, good Wig, and Linen, both coarse and fine,
two brown Cloth Jackets, with and without Sleeves, new black
knit Breeches, also good Buckskin Ditto, fine white Cotton
Stockings, and others, Brass Buckles, and good Shoes. I
believe he has a musical Grammar, the Owner Name wrote in it
Richard Rigg; likewise I am informed had a Quantity of
Dollars, and likely to be base Metal, as he seems experienced
in coining. It is imagined he has forged a Pass, and likely
will deny his Name, Trade and Place of Nativity. Whoever
secures the said Convict in any Goal, so as his Master may
have him again, shall have the above Reward, and if brought
home, reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN PATTERSON.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to take him off at
their Peril.

September 4, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FOUR POUNDS REWARD,
RUN away on the 27th ult. from on board the Ship Harvey, James
Blair Commander, just then arrived from Newry, in Ireland, Two
Servant Men, viz. Arthur Kelly, about five Feet eight Inches
high, about 35 Years of Age, a stout strong build Fellow, of a
fresh Complexion, pretty round faced, and something heavy and
ill looking about his Brows.  Had on when he went away, an old
light coloured Coat, much patched and darned, a short green
Waistcoat, much wore, dirty Sheep skin Breeches, Yarn
Stockings, Shoes better than half wore, and wears a brown cut
Wig, and an old Hat. The other, James Richardson, by Trade a
Weaver, about five Feet three Inches high, 27 or 28 Years of
Age: Had on when he went away, an old Orange coloured Coat and
Waistcoat, old Sheep skin Breeches, much broke, without Shoes
or Stockings, wears a Cap, and says he has a Brother somewhere
in the Country. Whoever apprehends said Servants, and secures
them in any Goal, so that their Master may have them again, or
brings them to the Subscriber, in Philadelphia, shall receive
Four Pounds Reward, or Forty Shillings for each, and all
reasonable Charges, paid by

WILLIAM BLAIR.


October 30, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, October 21, 1760.
RUN away from the Subscriber, last Sunday Morning, a Servant
Man, named Thomas Heggarty, lately arrived from the North of
Ireland, is about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, and 25 Years of Age:
Had on a grey Frize upper Jacket, a blue under Jacket, old
Leather Breeches, grey ribbed Worsted Stockings, new Shoes,
new Felt Hat, and Check Shirt, wore his Hair tied behind,
talks very bad English, and scarcely understands what is said
to him. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any
County Goal, or brings him to the Subscriber, in Philadelphia,
shall have Two Pistoles Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid
by DAVID CALDWELL.

N.B. As he was bought for the Use of the Speedwell Forge,
in Lancaster County, in case he is taken up in or near the
said County, it is requested that he may be carried to James
Old, living at said Forge, who will pay the above Reward, and
Charges.


December 4, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 25th of last Month, from the Subscriber,
living near Christiana Creek, in Chester County, a Servant
Man, lately from Ireland, named James McFilie, about 20 Years
of Age, has short black Hair, dark Complexion, slender, about
5 Feet 8 Inches high, grey Eyes; had on a Castor Hat, an old
blue Cloth Coat, patched at the Elbows, an old Velvet
Waistcoat, old Cloth Breeches, Check Shirt, a Pair of white
Stockings, and another Pair of grey, and a pair of Shoes; he
pretends to be a Dancer. Whoever takes up and secures said
Servant, so as his Master gets him again, shall have Three
Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by ANDREW McDOWELL.


November 27, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, November 18, 1760.
RUN away last Sunday Night from his Creditors, in Kennet,
Chester County, one Matthew Pearson, about 30 Years of Age,
five Feet ten Inches high, is full faced, and well set: Had on
when he went away, a Beaver Hat, light coloured Wig, light
coloured Cloth Coat, Snuff coloured Thickset Jacket and
Breeches, blue Worsted Stockings, and Neats Leather Shoes; he
took with him a new knit Buff coloured Jacket Pattern, and a
new Silver Watch, with an enamelled Face, a green Silk String,
and a Pinchbeck Seal; the MakerName, Williams, London.
Whoever takes up and secures said Matthew Pearson, so that his
Creditors may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by JOSEPH MUSGRAVE, STEPHEN
ANDERSON, JOSEPH PEIRSON, OR WILLIAM WILLIAMS.

N.B. As he is lately from Ireland, it is supposed he will
go there; all Masters of Vessels are forbid carrying him off
at their Peril.


Cathy Joynt Labath
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#925 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 8, 2005 12:38 am
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; March 27, 1850 "Ireland Convict Prison"
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, March 27, 1850


GENERAL CONVICT PRISON FOR IRELAND
      The new building near Phibsborough, on the North Circular-road,
intended as a general convict depot, was on Tuesday declared ready for the
reception of inmates, and persons under sentence of seven or ten years'
transportation will be drafted there forthwith from the several gaols
through Ireland. The building is intended to contain 650 male convicts, and
will be conducted somewhat upon the plan of the model prison at Pentonville.
The convicts will be taught different branches of trade, and if by their
good conduct and industry, after a probation of twelve months, they entitle
themselves to a certificate of good character, they will be sent abroad at
the public expense and entitled to tickets of leave on landing, whereby they
may enter into employment or become settlers. For those not conforming to
the rules, the discipline is said to be very severe, solitary confinement
and the silent system being among the rigours they will be subject to. The
building is spacious and well ventilated and remarkably commodious. On
passing from the front entrance through the great hall, where the apartment
of turnkeys and minor officers are, you enter a wide area, from the floor of
which a distinct view of the whole interior is obtained at one glance. This
is effected by means of a spiral staircase of iron, in bars and railings,
rising from the centre, and leading to corridors of the same material which
traverse the building in every direction in front of the cells. - These
extend three stories high from the floor to the top, so that a person
standing in the hall could see every movement in the galleries, staircases,
or elsewhere beyond the cell doors. The cells are fitted up each end with a
low hammock, mattress, blankets, and counterpane, and are supplied with
every requisite for the accommodation of one prisoner, in the most simple
and plain manner. They are each furnished with an alarm or night bell, by
means of which the inmate in case of sudden illness or other cause, may
summon the turnkeys. The doors are of heavy cast iron, shutting with a
spring which fastens from the outside, and are provided with a circular spy
hole guarded with iron wire, by means of which the officer on duty can at
all times watch the movement of the inmate, while he cannot see anything
outside the walls of his cell. The cells are spacious, scrupulously clean,
and ventilated on an effective principle, which affords a thorough current
of fine air. There are numerous other buildings within the walls- the
governor's and deputy governor's residences, places of worship, by which,
while the prisoners can see the clergyman and assist at divine service, they
cannot hold any communication with each other, being perfectly isolated.
There are, besides, workshops for the various trades, an hospital, exercise
yard, cooking-house, laundries, &c. Indeed the utmost attention seems to
have been paid to all arrangements requisite for securing the health of the
convicts, and for their useful occupation and safe custody. -- Freeman.

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#926 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 8, 2005 1:40 am
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; March 27, 1850 "The Army"
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, March 27, 1850

THE ARMY
(From the Limerick Chronicle)
      The eldest son of Col. the Hon. Richard Fitzgibbon has entered the army,
with the commission of Cornet, in the 8th Royal Irish Hussars, ordered to
Brighton.
      Captain Blair's company 2d Buffs left Limerick on Monday for Gort.
      The 1st division of the 2d Battalion Royals arrive in this city from Dublin
on the 1st April.
      The 68th Light Infantry are on their march from Galway to take up the
station of the 74th at Clare Castle and Kilrush.
      The 7th Dragoon Guards embark at Liverpool for Dublin on the 3d April.
      Capt. Sulivan's troop Scot's Greys has left Castlebar for Longford.
      Sergeant Fenton, 13th Light Infantry, Belfast, author of "military lays,"
is reduced to the ranks for disrespect to a Color Sergeant.
      Field Marshal Lord Beresford is entitled to the medal for Egypt, having
been Lt. Col. of the 88th.
      The 13th Light Dragoon Guards will embark at Belfast for Glasgow on the 4th
April.
      Capt. Webber-Smith, late 40th Regt., is appointed Barrackmaster in North
America.
      Sergeant Rex, 12th Regt., was accidentally shot dead by private Wright, at
Weedon, on Wednesday.
      Capt. Blake, and draft of the 12th, are ordered to the Mauritus.
      A corps of 300 men is to be formed for service on the Gold coast.
      The Sergeant Major 1st West India Regiment has been brought to Court
Martial on a charge of defrauding the recruits, to whom he acted as Pay
Sergeant.
      Captain Lord Ribblesdale, of the Blues, Major Fane, 4th Light Dragoons,
Captain Flemming, 17th Lancers, Captain Lord Cochrane, 2d Foot, Lieutenant
Taylor, 25th, Ensign Pierce, 41st, Captain and Brevet Major Matson, 58th, sold
out of the service on Friday.
      Major James Anderson, of Clifton, who attended at the banquet given to Lord
Gough by the Oriental club, London, died suddenly the next day.
      Assistant-Surgeon May, 58th, has resigned his commission.

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Date: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:41 am
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#930 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:50 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; March 27, 1850 "Nenagh Assizes"
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, March 27, 1850

NENAGH ASSIZES - Thursday
Trial of Dr. Langley for the murder of his Wife.
      The Right Hon. Judge Ball took his seat on the bench in the Crown
Court, at ten o'clock. A few minutes after the prisoner, Dr. Langley, came
into the dock, and advancing to the front bowed to his Lordship. He was
dressed in black, his long black hair was parted on his forehead, and fell
down over his shoulders. The moustaches which he wore last assizes were
shaved off on the present occasion. - There was nothing in his appearance
that could betray the forty days' fast, which he averred he had undergone.
      Mr. Scott, for the Crown, consented to quash one indictment, and
entered a nolle prosequi on that preferred at last assizes.
      The Clerk of the Crown then proceeded to call over the panel and the
following are the names of the jury sworn, 26 of the panel having been
previously set aside or challenged - John Bennett, John Crawford, Samuel
Cooke, James Willington, Solomon B. Cambie, John Hemsworth, John Phillips,
Ralph Smith, Thomas Dolan, Richard Short, Richard Nash, Dudley Byrne.
      The jury having been sworn, the prisoner was given in charge for that
he before and on the 5th December, in the year 1848, not having the fear of
God before his eyes, and contriving and intending wilfully and feloniously
on his malice prepense to kill and murder Eleanor Langley, his wife, on the
5th December, 1848, or on the 1st May 1849, did so kill and murder her, by
confining here against her will in a certain cold, unwholesome, and
unhealthy lodging, and by declining to give her sufficient medicine and
proper food for the support of her body. Another count stated that death was
caused by his providing her with food injurious to her body and health.
      Clerk of the Crown - How say you, Charles Langley, guilty or not
guilty?
      Prisoner (in a loud voice) - Not Guilty.
      Mr. Scott, Q.C., then addressed the court and jury for the prosecution.
      The following witnesses were examined for the prosecution, in support
of the indictment and counsel's statement: - Eliza Rohan, who lived in Dr.
Langley's house as servant; Mary Cleary, Gabriel Prior, clerk to Dr.
Langley; Margaret Meara, landlady of the house in which Mr. Langley lodged;
Thomas Pound, the servant whose evidence on the inquest created such horror
when he said he was instigated to improper intimacy with Mrs. Langley while
on her sick bed; Dr. Francis Cahalen, James M'Grath, groom to Dr. Langley,
Dr. O'Neill Quin, Dr. Edward Kitson, who attended the post mortem
examination on the body of Eleanor Langley, and found it in a state of great
emaciation and attenuation, and remembered Mrs. Langley to come to his house
on several occasions for something to eat; Dr. Finucane, Dr. Frith, Rev.
Benjamin F. Bewley, and Mary Clanchy. This witness's evidence showed the
case for the prosecution.

FRIDAY.
      Judge Ball entered court this morning at 9 o'clock. The court was
densely crowded.
      Mr. Martley, Q.C., proceeded in an able address to speak to the defense
for the prisoner.
      THE RESULT. - The jury, at 9 o'clock at night, returned a verdict of
"Not Guilty."

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#931 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:07 am
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sept 16, 1824 "Provincial Intelligence"
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Thursday,  September 16, 1824

PROVINCIAL INTELLIGENCE

      ENNIS, SEPT. 13 - Tuesday, as the Right Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur and
Sir Hugh Dillon Massy, Bart. were riding toward Kilrush, from Kilmore, the
seat of Poole Hickman, Esq. the horse of the former becoming restive, threw
him on his side, which was bruised severely; he also received a slight
contusion on the forehead. His carriage was sent for immediately, and he was
removed to his mansion, at Kilrush, when medical assistance was sent for -
we are happy to learn, that no dangerous consequences are apprehended.
      Thursday, a poor man dropped apparently dead, in the streets of
Kilrush. Will it be believed that want of food was the cause of this
melancholy circumstance?
      The entire amount of Presentments granted at the last Assizes of the
County of Clare, is £8916.5s.0d.

      CORK, SEPT. 11 - On Wednesday night last, some keepers who had
distrained crops on the lands of Ballinure, at Blackrock, within the
liberties of Cork, where there were two years rent due to the landlord, John
T. Rye, Esq. were visited by an armed party, who ordered them into a house,
on threat of shooting them if they disobeyed. When inside, the door was
locked on them, and all the corn, &c., comprising the chief part of the
distress, was removed from the lands. This is another specimen of what the
liberals term "returning tranquility."
      The Arabian pony rode by Lord Combermere, carried Napoleon at the
battle of Waterloo.
      Wednesday the Anne and Amelia sailed from Cork with convicts to New
South Wales.


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#932 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:36 am
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sept 20, 1824; Cold Cure
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Monday, September 20, 1824


HOW TO CATCH AND HOW TO CURE A COLD
      At this time of the year colds are easily caught, and difficult to
cure. The following will be found effectual: - After a quick walk in the
evening, sit in the draft to cool; the consequence will be a severe cold,
attended with cough; the next day hoarseness, short breath, and much
expectoration; in the evening, at seven, go to a well-frequented tavern, and
drink three or four glasses of strong punch, or stiff rum and water; stay
till eleven, walk home cosey, and go to bed; you need not get up the next
day, but send for the apothecary, the following day for the physician, and
the third day your friends will send for the undertaker. You will never feel
the effects of an autumnal cold afterwards.


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#933 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:36 am
Subject: !! Freeman Journal; Aug 4, 1764
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Freeman Journal
Dublin, Ireland
Saturday, August 4, 1764

COUNTRY NEWS
      Cork, July 30. Yesterday S'night Mr. David Sheehan, of Rivertown,
Paper-maker, read his Recantation at Rathcoony Church, near this City: And
Yesterday Mrs. Mary Ann Chartres and Ellinor Coughlan, read their
Recantation from the Errors of the Church of Room in St. Peter's Church.
      Saturday last, a Suit which had long depending in the Consistory Court
of Cork, between Mr. Thomas Barter and Sarah his Wife, was concluded in
Court, before the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Cork and Ross; Mr.
Barter having dismissed the Suit, paying all the Alimony and Costs.
      This Morning the full Division of Colonel Talbot's Regiment, lately
landed from the West Indies, marched from hence for Galway, where they are
to quarter.
      Yesterday was married, Mr. William Russel, Shopkeeper, to the agreeable
Miss King of Cockpit Lane, both of the People called Quakers.
      DEATHS. Friday Evening at Coolroe, the Seat of Joseph Witheral, Esq;
after a tedious Illness, Mrs. Hilgrove, Widow of the late Mr. Joseph
Hilgrove of this City. - Yesterday on the  Coal Quay, Mrs. Russel, Wife of
Capt. Russel.


      Last Monday early in the Morning Michael Brady was detected stealing
Lead off the Theatre Royal in Crow-street and lodged in Newgate.
      Pat Higley, one of the Persons said to be concerned in rescuing the Tea
which was seized at Howth, some Time since, died in Michael's-lane, of the
Wounds which he then received.
      We hear that the Commissioners of his Majesty's Revenue have appointed
George Martin, Esq; to be Collector of the Port of Dublin, in the Room of
James Smyth, Esq; who resigns.
      MARRIED] A few Days ago, Mr. Edward Ryan, of Ballinakill, in the County
of Kildare, Gent. to Miss Kitty Reily, Daughter to Mr. Phillip Reily of
Ballimorris, near Granard. - Last Saturday James Flack, an eminent Attorney
of the Courts of King's Bench and Exchequer, was married to the Widow
Harrington, otherwise Scott, Daughter of the late Captain James Scott; a
Lady whose considerable Fortune is one of her least Charms.
      DEATHS] A few Days ago, in Cork, the Revd. Mr. Dermot M'Carthy, a
Romish Clergyman. - In Kilkenny, the Revd. Mr. Charters, Minister of St.
Mary's in that City. - In Winetavern-street, the Wife of Mr. Pat Taaffe,
Publican. - At Kells, Mr. Thomas Fenner; and Miss Rose Maxwell. - In
High-street, Mr. James Murray, Woollen Draper. - In Aungier-street, Mrs.
Ward, Relict of ___ Ward, of the County of Wexford, Esq; - In Smithfield, in
a very advanced Age, the Honourable Mrs. Barnewell.-  Monday last at his
House in Abbey-street, Mr. Thomas Ligoe, Card Merchant, of whom it may be
justly said, that in every Stage of Life, as a Son, Husband, Father, and Man
of Business he endeared himself to all that knew him; to be deprived of such
a Member of Society must be a Loss to the Public, but to his disconsolate
Family and Friends, an irrepabale [sic] one.

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#934 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:44 am
Subject: !! Freeman Journal; Aug 7, 1764
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Freeman Journal
Dublin, Ireland
Tuesday, August 7, 1764

DUBLIN
      The Right Hon. and Hon. the Commissioners of his Majesty's Revenue have
been pleased to appoint Thomas Hughes, Esq; Clerk of the Revenue Postage, in
the room of William Norcliff, Esq; resigned.
      A few Days ago a great Number of human Sculls, Bones, &c. were dug up
by some Labourers at the Back of the New-Gardens, supposed to have lain
there since the Time the Danes invaded this Kingdom, tho' they seemed fresh
and without Decay.
      The Commissioners of his Majesty's Revenue have been pleased to appoint
Messrs. Francis Spring, Edward Tennant, John Delap, Edward Kilkenny, and
William Coperthwaite, to be Officers on the Custom-House Key.
      Sunday, July 29th] The following Gentlemen were ordained Priests by the
Lord Bishop of Limerick at the Church of Stillorgan: Edward Day, A.M. Hon.
Wm. Beresford, Thomas Sandiford, Walter Thomas and Philip Homan Bachelors of
Arts.
      Thursday, August 2d.] The Commission of Oyer and Terminer ended, at
which the following Persons were tried and found guilty, viz. Michael
Cosgrave, Michael Rigney and John Higgins otherwise Dwyer, for Robberies,
and were ordered to be executed on the 15th of September next, and
Christopher Fiddes for Robbery, was also ordered for Transportation. The
next Commission will begin on the 20th of October.
      A Mr. Tho. Finlay, of the Co. of Wexford, was coming to Dublin, by his
Horse falling on the Road near Windgates, he was thrown off and killed on
the Spot; as he was a Man of a very fair Character his Death is greatly
lamented.
      The Ranger Sloop of War, Lieutenant Paisly, arrived in our Bay from a
Cruize.
      Last Saturday, as John Bury, Esq; was Bathing himself near Ringsend, he
was unfortunately drowned.
      Henry Gore, Esq; was married to Miss Smyth, Daughter to the late Mr.
Skeffington Smyth, Esq. a most amiable and accomplished young Lady, with a
very considerable Fortune; as was also William Upton, Esq; to Miss Clarges,
Daughter of Colonel Clarges, a young Lady possessed of the finest
Accomplishments, and a large Fortune.
      MARRIED.] A few Days ago, Richard St. George of Athlone, Esq; one of
the Representatives for that Borough to Miss Persse, only Daughter of Robert
Persse, of Roxborough in the County of Galway, Esq.
      DEATHS] A few Days ago, at Armagh, Mr. Thomas Kennedy, Watchmaker.-
Mrs. Catharine Doyle, Wife of Mr. William Doyle of Monatobar in the Co. of
Kildare. - At Cork, Mr. M'Cann, Master of a Scotch Vessel; - Miss Mary
Fowlne of Ballineadig; - In New-Street, Mr. Thomas Ward, an opulent Butcher
of New-market. - In an advanced Age, Mrs. Stewart, Relict of the late Col.
Stewart. - In Castle-lane, Mr. Thomas Shepherd, Publican.

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#935 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 11:47 am
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; March 27, 1850; Woolsey Shot in Armagh
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, March 27, 1850

      DREADFUL OCCURRENCE IN THE COUNTY OF ARMAGH - The peaceful town and
neighbourhood of Portadown have been horrified to an unprecedented extent,
by an act of deliberate assassination, committed in the vicinity on the
night of Tuesday, the 19th, when Mr. John G. Woolsey, of Clounagh, about
three quarters of a mile from the town was shot in his room while preparing
to go to bed. From the evidence taken before the magistrates and coroner,
the facts appear to be these - Mr. Woolsey, who had quitted the house after
tea returned about half-past nine, and, after stopping a short time in the
kitchen, took his candle and proceeded up stairs to his chamber. He had not
long been there - not more than ten minutes - when the maid servant, who had
remained below, heard a shot, succeeded by the falling of some heavy body in
the room above; on entering the room she found Mr. Woolsey extended on the
floor, near the window, bleeding but still showing signs of life. An alarm
was instantly made and the best medical aid procured from Portadown, with as
little delay as possible, but to no purpose, the unfortunate gentleman
having expired in a short time thereafter. On examination, it appeared that
a bullet fired from without, after perforating the glass of the window, had
passed through his head, and was found lodged among some clothes in a
wardrobe. The police were immediately on the alert. Mr. Atkinson, the
coroner, held an inquest on the body on Wednesday, but as yet, there is no
clue to the perpetrator of so foul a deed.

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#936 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:08 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; March 27, 1850; The Burial of Constable Greer
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, March 27, 1850


PRIESTLY INTOLERANCE

      Father O'Neill of fighting notoriety is once more before the public in
another though no less creditable phase of character. His holy oil, more
harmless than his "skull-cracker," has lately been in requisition to secure
a safe transit form this world for a poor deluded heretic. The reverend
minister, however, is not an exception among his brethren. The desire to
gain converts is deeply and universally inculcated in the Romish church. The
edict has gone forth. By every means and at every point those who have
protested against the errors of that church must be assailed; every
advantage must be taken and exulted over as a victory achieved. An end is to
be accomplished and that end justifies the means and the means are regulated
by the circumstances of the times and the country. Nothing is deemed too
trifling to gain and therefore we find the priest hastening whenever he can
to the unconscious dying Protestant to perform an useless and unscriptural
rite, that he may glory over what he considers to be a successful thrust at
the Protestant cause. Frequently have instances come before our notice of
emissaries from Rome obtaining access through a servant or other friendly
person to the bed side of a Protestant in a dying state unconscious of what
was going on, and there use the "holy oil" and then claim the dead as a true
convert to the Roman Catholic faith; but never have we heard of a more
barefaced and unchristian transaction than that recorded by a correspondent
of the Sligo Guardian which we here give as an additional instance of
Priestly intolerance and as a cautionary example:-
      A Police Constable named Greer, a native of Antrim, and a Protestant,
was attacked by paralysis during the assizes and placed under Dr. Homan's
care, until the night of the 18th inst. when a sudden fit of convulsions
deprived him of life.
      The Rev. Samuel Shone, curate of this parish accompanied the police to
the cemetery, and when about performing the burial service, was strangely
interrupted by the celebrated fighting priest O'Neill, who followed by a
large assemblage of pickpockets and low ruffians, insisted on his right of
burying the constable, because, forsooth, on the evening of his death, when
inward agony had deprived him of all consciousness, he gave him some holy
oil! as a passport to another world, at the instigation of some country girl
to whom the deceased had been clandestinely married some time previous.
      The scene that followed baffles all description. The police officer was
asked by the priest with that calm dignity and angelic expression of
countenance peculiar to the son of the church, "would he dare to stop him,"
and the motley group shouted out a savage negative-stones were flung, and a
constable had to be sent for Capt. Whelan.
      During the interim the light-fingered gentry had a rich harvest from
the pockets of the few respectable persons present, and the search for
handkerchiefs, shouts of "O'Neill for ever," "save the poor peeler from the
devil," only equalled the similar scenes now and then enacted in Dingle.
While the presiding genius of the affray, "grinned horribly a ghastly
smile," as he awaited the decision of the authorities.
      I cannot tell how it occurred, but brute force was triumphant - a
Northern Protestant was consigned to a popish grave, without a single
relative near him, and the feeling of his comrades may be learned from the
words of one to whom I spoke on the matter. - "Poor Greer, when I was in
church with him at the assizes  I little thought a priest would bury him." -
Further comment is useless.


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#937 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:17 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; March 27, 1850; Potato Planting
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, March 27, 1850


POTATO PLANTING
      The preparations which are making in every part of this portion of the
province are on a scale far more extensive than any former year within our
recollection. Cattle are sold and even several articles of household
furniture and wearing apparel at tremendous sacrifices by the poor
landholders to purchase seed potatoes. The chief cause of this is obvious,
and it affords a practical proof of the ruinous policy of Free Trade in this
country. The small farmers, who allowed themselves to be led into the
conviction that "Protection" was a curse by those who hated the aristocracy
and exulted in anything that might injure the landed proprietors, are now
sadly convinced that the export trade of Ireland is ruined - that there is
no longer a market for any description of grain. The potato always found a
ready market at home and remunerated the grower, so much so that £5 and £6
were willingly given for what was called a con-acre. Potatoes are even now
fetching a higher price though they are by no means scarce and have to
compete with Indian meal. The price of former years is confidently expected
and the success of the crop last year is an encouragement to its very
extensive cultivation this year. Should there be such a failure this year as
we had in 1846 and '47 the consequences must be fearful, but this there is
no reason to dread. In any case, however, it is to be much regretted that
the people are compelled in self-defence to occupy the land they are in a
position to cultivate with a crop which if successful can only bring
temporary relief.



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#938 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:39 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; Apr 3, 1850; Instructions to Emigrants
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 3, 1850


INSTRUCTIONS TO EMIGRANTS TO THE UNITED STATES; BY THE EMIGRANTS' FRIEND
SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA

      The following is taken from the American Citizen and Emigrant
Advertiser of March 2nd, 1850, published at Philadelphia and New York:-
      1. Before making any arrangements for a passage, apply in person, or by
letter, to the society at the port from which you design to sail, for advice
and assistance in obtaining a ship, procuring provisions, &c. If there be no
society or accredited agent in the port, then apply to the government
emigration agent.
      2. After your ship leaves the port, your name and residence can be sent
per steamer to the secretary of the Philadelphia society, and be received -
so that your friends in America will have tidings of you before your
arrival; but for this you will have to pay one shilling, the price of
advertisement.
      3. Previous to leaving port, you will do well to procure a copy of
"Hints to Emigrants," which will be an interesting book to read on the way,
and will give you much valuable information and advice.
      4. Read carefully the annexed laws regulating emigrant ships, and see
that everything on board is as the law directs.
      5. If your funds do not exceed £10, bring out the amount in new
sovereigns, requesting the Captain to take charge of it during the voyage.
The money should be sealed up, with your name, number of your berth, and the
amount written on it. The frequent cases of money lost on board makes this
plan desirable. If your funds exceed £10, deposit it in any banking house
transacting business with the United States; bring with you a letter of
credit, leaving a duplicate with some friend.
      6. If your port is New York, you will find on reaching quarantine, an
agent distributing a handbill, headed "Office of commissioners of
emigration." Read this bill carefully.
      On arriving at the wharf do not be in a hurry to go ashore. Leave your
luggage in safe hands (do not trust a fellow passenger unless you know him),
and go to the office of the American Citizen, where you will find suitable
boarding houses advertised, and all other information that you may need. -
Boarding houses advertised in the American Citizen, will generally treat you
well, but to be secured from imposition, you must remember that the law
requires the price of board and lodging to be hung up in the house; nothing
is said about luggage, and a common method of swindling emigrants is to
charge exorbitantly for storage, as it is called; make your bargain
separately for this; you will pay nothing unless it is a large quantity; in
that case have the agreement in writing. Unless otherwise directed under our
authority, by our agent, or by the government agent, you had better purchase
an inland passage ticket until you arrive in America.
      7. If you travel into the interior, take specie, and not bank bills.
Purchase also what provisions you may need on the route, before you start,
as you will often be charged exorbitant prices on the way.
      8. When you get settled in your new home, write to the office of the
American Citizen, stating the particulars of your situation, prospects, &c.
      9. If you wish to get employment, go to the British Protection
Society's Office, in Greenwich-street, or to the Irish Emigrant Office, in
Spruce-street, or to the Commissioners of Emigration, City-Hall.
      10. Heed no one accosting you and offering you advice, either on board
ship (save the commissioners agent), on the wharf, or in the street;
especially avoid such persons as are very gentlemanly in appearance and
profess great regard for you. Suffer no stranger, under any pretence
whatever, to accompany you to an office, either at your port of embarkation
or debarkation; if any one insists on accompanying you, give him in charge
to a police-officer or let it be known at the office that you have not
employed him. His object is to get commission at least, and this may come
out of your pocket.
      11. If thus advised, you let the land sharks - the runners, get hold of
you, it will, remember, be your own fault.
      The society's agent in Liverpool is Mr. E. Jones, 25, Union-street.


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#939 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:38 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; Apr 3, 1850; Fare to America
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 3, 1850

FARE TO AMERICA

      "B.C., a Constant Reader," thus writes to the Farmer's Gazette - "A
new-married couple being desirous of going to America, wishes to know
through the medium of your widely-circulated journal, the fare from
Liverpool to New York or Boston, or which is the best place for such to go,
or what is the least sum they would want after providing every thing for
their passage. - The fare of emigrants is constantly fluctuating; last week
the price was from Dublin to either New York or Boston, via Liverpool, £3
15s., with a certain allowance of rations; this week it is up to £4 12s. and
£5. The rations are: - 2 1/2lbs. bread or biscuit, 1lb. wheaten flour, 5lbs.
oatmeal, 2lbs. rice, and 1lb. pork (in all 11 1/2lbs.) with 2oz. tea, 1/2lb.
sugar, 1/2lb. molasses, and 21 quarts of water per week. In addition to this
passengers will require to take with them some little extras- say a little
more tea, sugar, &c., some coffee, a little bacon, a few eggs, &c., the
quantities of with they may easily calculate, by laying in sufficient with
the above for a voyage. The ship provides berths to sleep in, three feet six
inches wide for two persons, and others four feet six inches (adapted for
families with young children). Passengers have to find their own bedding,
and such small cooking and eating utensils as they may require. Tin ware
will do and can be got cheap here or in Liverpool. The best information
about America, &c., is to be had in the Emigration Guide and Almanac, price
4d., which can be sent to the country postpaid, on receipt of sixpence, or
postage stamps, on application to any of the emigration agents.


Cathy Joynt Labath
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#940 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:25 pm
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sep 20-24, 1824; Galway Items
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Monday, September 20, 1824

CATHOLIC RENT
      At a Meeting of the Committee for the Catholic Rent, held this day, at
the College House, the undernamed Gentlemen -
WARDEN FFRENCH,
RICHARD MARTYN, Esq,
MARK LYNCH, Esq.
RICHARD JOYCE, Esq.
JAMES FYNN, Esq.
      Were appointed to commence on next WEDNESDAY the collection of YEARLY
SUBSCRIPTIONS from the respectable inhabitants of the town, to enable the
Treasurer to make an early Remittance to the Association.
      Galway, September 20, 1824.

~~~~~~~~~

FASHIONABLE NEWS
      A fashionable party of Electors were entertained last week, at the
hospitable Mansion of Mr. John D'Arcy, at Clifden - amongst whom were the
following respectable gentlemen:
      Colonel Martin;
      Mr. Kirwan, of Dalgin;
      Mr. Blake, of Reavyic;
      Sir Charles Peehell;
      The Messrs. Bell.
     Mr. Daly of Dunsandle was expected; but the arrival of his apology put
an end to the political part of the conference; and the Gentlemen took
different routes without having transacted the business. We have heard from
our "little bird" now matters were to have been managed; but there is no use
in giving publicity to what were the intentions of Honourable Gentlemen. Is
it not very strange, that such an occurrence could not take place even in
the remote wilds of Cunnemara without our knowledge!!!

-------------------------------------------------------------
THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Thursday, September 23, 1824


A BALL
MR. MANNING
RESPECTFULLY Informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Galway and its vicinity,
that he purposes having HIS BALL in a few weeks - he hopes his Pupils at the
Ladies' Establishments will attend regularly previous to it, that they may
be made perfect in the different Dances, when he shall then fix the night
and other arrangements.
      Instructions given to young Gentlemen at his house, Wood-quay - Private
Tuition as usual.
      September 23, 1824.
~~~~~~~~~

ANDREW M'HUGO,
Lombard-Street,
Has for Sale,
A NEW EIGHT-DAY CLOCK,
and a
HANDSOME LEATH,
With all its Material - both in perfect repair,
Also, a variety of good
Household Furniture,
Which he will Sell without reserve on reasonable terms.
Galway, September 23, 1824.
~~~~~~~~~

JAMES MADDEN,
Grateful for past favours, most respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry
and Public, that his
NURSERIES AT BALLINASLOE
are well stocked with FOREST TREES of every description, fit for immediate
transplanting into the most exposed situations. His collection of EVERGREEN
and DECIDUOUS SHRUBS, are numerous and well selected. His FRUIT TREES
vigorous and healthy. His Stock of SEEDLING FOREST TREES far exceeds in
quality anything of the kind heretofore offered for Sale in this Province -
all of which he is determined to dispose of on moderate terms.
      N.B. - In addition to his former Stock of APPLE TREES, he particularly
recommends to public notice a few kinds, Cions of which he procured from
Trees lately imported from Holland by the Right Hon. Earl Clancarty, and
much esteemed in that country.
      Gardeners of abilities to be heard of as above,
September 23, 1824.
~~~~~~~~~

In the Matter of JAMES JONES, an Insolvent,
TO BE SOLD
By Public Auction, on the 15th Day of October next, in the Town of
Ballinasloe and County of Galway,
By and with the consent of the said Insolvent and his said Creditors, All
his Right, Title and Interest, Rents, Issues, and profits, arising out of
the lands of CLONTUSKERT, LAKEFIELD, GURTEEN CAHILL, KILL, and the other
Subdenominations thereunto belonging situate in the Barony of Clonmacknoon,
Parish of Clontuskert, and County of Galway, and completion thereof, to
discharge the several Debts in the said Insolvent's Schedule mentioned,
which said Lands and Premises are the Estate of the said Insolvent, and are
not subject to any Mortgage or Judgment Debts whatever, and now produces
from solvent Tenants, £200 a year or thereabouts; and also an interest which
Insolvent has in the Lands of FAIRY-HILL, in said County, not in the
possession of Allen M'Donough, Esq., producing the yearly rent of £11 10s.
      The Assignee being empowered by the said Insolvent and by his said
several Creditors, to Sell by Public Contract, any part of the Lands and
Premises aforementioned, for the payment of said aforementioned Debts, or to
raise the sum of £400 sterling, by way of Mortgage or Rent-charge, on said
aforementioned Lands and Premises, or the Rents, Issues and Profits arising
therefrom.
      Proposals will be received, and every necessary information given by
Mr. Daniel Flattery, of Ballinasloe, Merchant, the sole Assignee of said
Insolvent,
                                          DANIEL FLATTERY,
                                          Assignee of said Insolvent.
Ballinasloe, Sept. 20, 1824.
~~~~~~~~~

EXTRAORDINARY VEGETATION
      On Monday last, two stalks dug in the garden of Edmond Silk, Esq., of
Loughrea, produced 30-1/2lbs of potatoes, some of the extraordinary weight
of from one to 2lbs.

Cathy Joynt Labath
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#941 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:37 pm
Subject: History Scrapbooks - Run Away Ads 1762-1762
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July 2, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, about the 23d of March last,
living in Ann Arundel County, Maryland, a Convict Servant Man,
named William Smith, about 20 Years of Age, born in Ireland, a
white looking Fellow, whitish Eyes, and has a Scar on one of
his Arms or Knees: Took with him, when he went away, a small
bay Horse, about 13 Hands high, with a Blaze in his Face, bob
Tail, trots and gallops, branded G H, or H G : its likely may
change his Name. Whoever takes up the said Fellow, and brings
him to the Subscriber, shall have Ten Pistoles Reward, paid by

JOHN DORSEY, Son of John.


July 23, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, July 18, 1761.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RUN away, on the 17th Inst. from the Subscriber, living in
Evesham, Burlington County, West New Jersey, a Servant Woman,
named Eleanor Ferrell, born in Ireland, talks good English, is
of a short Stature, long visage, has brown Hair; Had on and
took with her, a cross barred dark Worsted Gown, three short
Calicoe Gowns, one of them double; three good Shifts, one of
them new; three good speckled Aprons, one white Ditto, one red
Petticoat, one home spun Ditto, with green, blue and white
Stripes; a white Flannel Ditto, a Pair of blue worsted
Stockings, with white clocks; one Pair of Leather Shoes, with
Straps and Leather Heels; a new Pair of yellow Stuff Shoes,
with red Binding; a Pair of odd Buckles, a considerable
Quantity of Caps, several Handkerchiefs, and two Silk Ones; a
Pair of black Silk Mittens, a new black Silk Bonnet, a Bag,
with a Yard of white Linen, and a Quarter of Cambrick in it;
and sundry other Things. She served some Time with Joseph
Biddle, of Springfield; and Zachariah Rossell, of Mountholly.
Whoever takes up the said Servant and secures her in any Goal,
and gives Notice thereof, shall received the above Reward, and
all reasonable Charges, paid by me THOMAS TALMAN.


September 3, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Wilmington, August 28, 1761.
RUN away, in the Night, between the 26th and 27th instant,
from on board the Sloop Speedwell, John Lockhart Master, for
Providence, lying at Wilmington, a certain John James, a
Sailor, after receiving one Month Advance, born in Wales,
but bred, as he says, in the North of Ireland; a well set Down
looking Fellow, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, wears a Wig, his
other Clothes cannot be described. He has a Pearl over one of
his Eyes, but not readily discerned. Whoever brings, or
secures said Fellow in any goal, so that he may be brought to
Justice, shall have Five Pounds Reward, paid by THOMAS DOWDLE,
in Wilmington.

October 29, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Easton, October 14, 1761.
BROKE out of Easton Goal, on the 14th Instant, the two
following Persons, viz. One named Thomas McCormick, who was
committed on Suspicion of having murdered two Men in the
Forks; he is a thick well set Fellow, about 5 Feet 8 Inches
high, wears his own short black curled hair, squints with both
his Eyes, somewhat marked with the Small Pox, born in Ireland,
and speaks bad English, much on the Brogue, is an ill looking
Fellow, much addicted to Drinking and Swearing: Had on very
little or no Cloathing, except a Piece of an old green Gown,
which he wrapt about him, and a Pair of Trowsers and Shirt.
the other of them named John Burk, a thick well set fellow,
and much the same size of said McCormick, is an ill down
looking Fellow, with short black Hair, and a swarthy
Complexion: Had on when he went off, A brown Jacket, a blue
under Jacket and Breeches, an old Felt Hat, and are about 35
Years old each. Whoever takes them up, and secures them in any
Goal, so as they may be brought back to Easton, shall receive
for each Three Pounds Reward if taken together; but for
McCormick, if taken alone, Five Pounds, paid by me JOHN
JENNINGS, Sheriff.

N.B. It is supposed that they have taken a black Horse from
Easton, and that they will take others the first Opportunity.


November 19, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster, November 9, 1761.
RUN away last Night, from the Farm of George Ross, near the
Borough of Lancaster, a Servant Man, named Thomas Fowler, he
is about 5 Feet 2 Inches high, black Hair, and dark
Complexion; had on, when he went away, an old grey cloth Coat,
a black Waistcoat, old Buckskin Breeches, and white woolen
Stockings; he was born in the West of Ireland; and served his
Time with one Ingram, in Bucks County; he was a Soldier in the
Provincial Service, and has been, for a considerable Time
past, in Lancaster Goal in Irons, which occasions a Hobble in
his Walk; he talks smart and sensible, and it is probable he
is gone towards Philadelphia, as he said he had an Ant living
there. Whoever apprehends the said Servant, and secures him,
so that his Master may have him again, shall receive Three
Pounds Reward and reasonable Charges, paid by GEORGE ROSS.


February 25, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 10th of this Instant, from William Young, a
Servant Man, named John McGlaughlon, about 30 Years of Age, of
small Stature, has an effeminate way of talking, stoops as he
walks, and when spoke to mostly plays with his Fingers: Had on
when he went away, a double breasted half worn Coat, two
Jackets, one of red Flannel, without Sleeves, and tyed with
white Tape, white Cloth Breeches, with a Pair of grey Yarn
Stockings, half worn Pumps, with white Metal Buckles,
Ozenbrigs Shirt, old Felt Hat: He has black Hair, with a Scar
near one of his Eyes, got by a Fall; born in Ireland, and
brought up to waiting on Gentlemen. Whoever takes up said
Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him
again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, if in Town, and if
not, Thirty Shillings, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
WILLIAM YOUNG.

N. B. He served some Time with Mr. Thomas Mullen, in Water
street. All Masters of Vessels, and others, are forewarned not
to harbour or carry him off, at their Peril


May 6, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

April 22, 1762.
RUN away from Speedwell Forge, Alias Hoover (about 14 Miles
North of Lancaster) A Servant Man, named Thomas Haggerty, born
in Ireland, speaks bad English, is of a middle Size, abut 25
Years of Age, wears his own fair Hair, tied: Had on when he
run away, a lightish coloured Frock made Coat, with green
Lining, blue Camblet Jacket, Buckskin Breeches, grey Worsted
Stockings, new Shoes, carved Steel Buckles, Check Shirt, and
an English Castor Hat. Said Servant run away about the 19th
Instant, and it is likely may change his Name. Whoever
apprehends said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so as
the Owner may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by the Subscriber, at said Forge,
or David Caldwell, Merchant in Philadelphia. JAMES OLD.


May 6, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from Joseph Darlinton, Tanner, living in West
Nantmell, Chester County, an Apprentice Lad, named Robert
Brabner, born in Ireland, about 19 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7
Inches high, well set, fat faced, with strait brown Hair, cut
on the Crown, pretty talkative, and has very thick Legs. had
on, and took with him, when he went away, a light coloured
Broadcloth Jacket, and a brown Worsted Ditto, without Sleeves,
two Linen Shirts, a Pair of Check Trowsers, Thread Stockings,
a new Felt Hat, Calfskin Pumps, with Brass Buckles. Whoever
takes up said Apprentice, and secures him in any Goal, so that
his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings
Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOSEPH DARLINTON.


May 13, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TWO PISTOLES Reward.
Newtown, on Chester River, Kent County, Maryland. May 3, 1762.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Kent County, Maryland,
A Servant Man, named Thomas Connor, a Shoemaker by Trade, and
is an Irishman, born in the West of Ireland, is about 50 Years
of Age, has a large cut in his right Cheek, which he says he
got when he was a Soldier in the Regulars last War; he has
been in Germany, and talks much of it, and his been in the
Provincial Service this War, and has forged Beating orders
with him; he is very remarkable by the Shaking of his Head,
which he cannot help, and says it was occasioned by a Ball:
Had on, and took with him, when he went away, A brown
Broadcloth Coat, with Whitemetal Buttons, white Flannel
Jacket, black Everlasting Breeches, with Plaid Garters tying
them at the Knees, white ribbed Stockings, good Shoes, with
Steel Buckles, wears his own Hair, which is grey. He likewise
took some Cash from me and some other of the Neighbours.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal between
this Place and New York or Old York, or any Part of Virginia,
and sends Word to me the Subscriber, so as I may get him
again, shall receive Two Pistoles Reward; and if brought Home
reasonable Charges, paid by me ALEXANDER McINTOSH.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry off said
Servant at their Peril.


July 29, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber on the 19th Instant July, an
indented Servant Girl, named MARY KEYS, born in Ireland, about
20 Years of Age, middle Stature, supposed had on when she went
away, a green Gown, and striped Linsey Woolsey Petticoat, much
pitted with the Small Pox, black Eyes and Hair, her Hair much
frizzled. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servant, so
that her Master may have her again, shall receive Thirty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN
WHARTON, near the Swedes Church.


July 22, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

New Jersey, Essex County.
TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.
TWO Prisoners made their Escape from Jonathan Hampton, High
Sheriff of Essex County, viz. John Barclay, born in Ireland,
short well set Fellow, about 50 years old, sandy complexion,
talks thick and palavering when drunk, generally wears dark
Cloaths; a Clothier by Trade. Took a brown Mare, Bridle and
Saddle, that were under Execution. He forged many Bonds, and
got Money upon them, for which he was arrested and escaped.

William Hambleton, a lusty, ill favoured, dirty, slouching
Butcher, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old, wears a Wig; he
went off with his son and Daughter in a two Horse Cart, much
like himself for Rigging. It is said he has Land over
Susquehanna. Sylvester Cole bailed him in one Action, another
is for stealing Sheep, on these he escaped. Eight Days ago
they both were at Andrew Makgoun, near Lancaster Road, about
a Mile and a Half from the White Horse Tavern, at Pequea,
where my Under Sheriff came up with, and saw them, but, by
Makgoun Assistance, they got from him; he followed them
close for 20 Miles towards a Ferry above Harris, on
Sasquehanna, but they took to the Woods and escaped. Makgoun
and the Prisoners all lately lived at Basking Ridge. As
Hambleton Children and Cart were at Makgoun, they will be
there again. Whoever apprehends both, or either of them, and
secures them, so that I may have them again, shall have for
Barclay Six Pounds, and for Hambleton Fourteen Pounds, and
reasonable Charges paid by JONATHAN HAMPTON, Sheriff, and
SYLVESTER COLE, Special Bail.

N.B. If a Letter is sent to Philadelphia Post Office, I
shall get it.


September 2, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 17th of last Month, from James Colgan, of the
Town of Dover, in Kent County, on Delaware, two Servant Men,
the one named John Duell, born in Maryland, 26 Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, fair Complexion, wears a Cap; his
Apparel is uncertain, as he took several Changes along with
him, particularly a Scarlet Jacket, lined with white Flannel,
dark striped Holland Trowsers, and an old blue Great Coat. He
is a great Chewer of Tobacco. Whoever secures the said Duell
in any of His Majesty Goals in North America, so as his
Master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, and
reasonable Charges, as his said Master has entered Bail in a
Sum of Money on his (the said Duell) account. --- The other
named John McQue, born in Ireland, about 22 Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, Pock marked, wears long black
Hair, not tied: Had on when he went away, A blue Cloth Coat,
half worn, a Crimson cut Velvet Jacket, with small high Crown
Silver Buttons, blue Saggathy Breeches, without Lining, and
black ribbed Stockings. H is very much given to Liquor,
chewing Tobacco, and quarrelsome. Whoever secures said McQue,
shall receive Four Pounds Reward, or Nine Pounds for
apprehending both said Runaways, paid by

JAMES COLGAN.
September 23, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Christiana Bridge, Sept. 8, 1762.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living at Christiana Bridge, New
Castle County, on the 2d Instant, a Servant Woman, named
Margaret Bennett, a lusty fat Woman, full faced, long visaged, heavy
   browed, remarkable for large Legs; had on when she went away,
   a brown Stuff Gown, a striped Linen Bed gown, two Petticoats, the one
yellow Shaloon, and the other red Cloth Serge, a Check Apron.
a Pair of new Shoes, and black Yarn Stockings: She came from
Ireland with Capt. Miller, in the Ship Phoenix, from
Londonderry. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant in
any Goal, so that her Master may have her again, shall have
Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN
READ, or ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY.


September 23, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in East Pennsborough
Township, Cumberland County, on the 28th of June last, a
Servant Woman, named Catherine Farrell, but perhaps may call
herself Pratt, or Hanley, about 24 Years of Age, of a low
Stature, thick set, of a fair Complexion, has long light
coloured Hair, tied behind, and pitted with the Smallpox: Had
on, when she went away, a light coloured Linsey Woolsey
Petticoat, and a Jacket of the same, with a Calicoe Ditto. She
was born in Ireland, and served some Time in Virginia, hath
been out on the Campaign, and known at Pittsburgh and Fort
Bedford by the Name of Katie Pratt. Whoever takes up and
secures said Servant, so as her Master may have her again,
shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid
by SAMUEL ANDERSON.


October 28, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE PISTOLES Reward.
RUN away from Cornwall Furnace, in Lancaster County, on the
11th of October, a Servant Man, named Reynolds McDaniel: Had
on when he went away, a twilled Lincey Coat and Jacket, Irish
Linen shirt, Check Trowsers, a Half worn Castor Hat, new
Shoes, and dark Worsted Stockings. Said Fellow was born in
Ireland, speaks good English, is about 30 Years of Age, and is
about five Feet eight Inches high, well set, wears his own
Hair, which is of a sandy Colour, he is a fair spoken
talkative Fellow, when in Drink, which he is very much
addicted to. It is thought he will make towards the Jerseys,
and it is probable may change both his Name and Clothes.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal in
Pennsylvania, or any of the adjacent Provinces, shall have the
above Reward, paid by the Subscriber, or his Agent at said
Furnace. NATHANIEL GILES.


December 9, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

EIGHTY DOLLARS Reward.
Essex County, New Jersey, ss.
TWO Prisoners escaped from Jonathan Hampton, High Sheriff of
said Essex County, as they were going to Baskin Ridge, where
they lived, to get bail for the Actions they were then taken
upon, not known to the Sheriff, to be for Felony and Forgery,
as they since appear to be, which the prisoners then knew,
viz. WILLIAM HAMILTON, for Sheep stealing, at the Camp on
Staten Island, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old, a lusty,
dirty slouching Butcher, much Sun burnt, wears a cut Wig,
seldom combed; has an impudent Boy his Son, about 14 Years
old, with him; he has several other Actions against him, for
which Sylvester Cole, became special Bail, and unless he is
soon taken, must pay the Debts and Costs. His Wife and
Children are since gone to him.

JOHN BARCLAY, for Forgery, born in Ireland, about 50 Years
of Age, a short chunkey Fellow, of sandy Complexion, full of
Palaver when drunk (which is as often as he can) talks thick
and quick, is a Clothier by Trade. They both went to the
Southward last Spring, were at Pequea last July, and would
have been taken there if one Andrew McGown had not helped them
to escape, and secreted them, well knowing they had left me,
as above; McGown lately went from Baskin Ridge also.

Barclay Wife, and some of her Children went in the Stage
to Philadelphia and Lancaster about two Months ago; she is
exceeding much Pock marked, very brown, named Catherine, about
40 Years of Age, but looks much older, a very neat little
Woman. It is thought they are somewhere between Pequea and
Willis Creek, but most likely about Susquehannah; but if
they are further Southward, even to Carolina, it is hoped they
will be apprehended, as such Villains ought not to be
countenanced. Whoever apprehends and secures them, so that I
may have them again, or brings them to me or my Goal keeper,
shall have for Hamilton Fifty Dollars, and for Barclay Thirty
Dollars, and all reasonable Charges, paid by JONATHAN HAMPTON,
Sheriff. N.B. A Letter sent by Post, will immediately come to
me.


December 2, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, December 2, 1762.
FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away on the 14th of last Month, from the Subscriber, a
certain George Frizell, about 19 Years of Age, good
Countenance, fresh Colour, wears his own Hair, which is light
coloured, and bushey: Had on when he went away, a brown Coat,
with Metal Buttons, and sundry other Clothes unknown, in a
Pair of Trowsers, made like a Wallet. It is supposed he is
gone to New York, to go a Privateering. He came over in the
Ship Rainbow, Capt. Osborne, from Ireland, on Redemption.
Whoever takes up said Frizell, and brings him to the
Subscriber, or secures him in any Goal, so as he may be had
again, shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges,
paid by JAMES HUNTER.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off.


December 2, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Exeter Township, Berks
County, on or about the 22d Day of October last, An indented
Servant Man, named Daniel Haley, born in Ireland, and retains
the Irish Accent, about 5 feet 7 Inches high, 18 Years of Age,
of a fair Complexion, has thick Lips, with short black Hair:
Had on when he went away, A coarse grey Jacket, half worn
black Plush Breeches, new knit Stockings, old Shoes, with
Brass Buckles, and an old Hat. Whoever takes up and secures
said Servant, so as his Master may have him again, shall have
the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM
MAUGRIDGE.

Cathy Joynt Labath
Ireland Old News
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#942 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:01 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; Apr 3, 1850; Misc News
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 3, 1850


MISCELLANEOUS
      Out door relief is discontinued in Galway union, and most of the others
in Connaught.
      Patrick Forbes, an Irish labourer, murdered his wife at Newcastle on
Saturday.
      The coronership of the county Galway is vacant by the death of Mr. Wm.
Kenny.
      Dr. Madden is appointed secretary of the Irish loan fund.
      Thomas Fury, of Clifden, is committed to Galway  gaol, for the murder
of his wife last week.
      Mullingar workhouse pays £400 a year for flax, to employ the inmates at
industrial work.
      The Waterford guardians are sending out 160 paupers to North America,
at a cost of £800 to the union.
      The town of Buttevant has its name from "Boutez-en-avent," the ancient
war cry of the Barry or Barrymore family.
      Mr. James Page of Lynn, was poisoned on Wednesday, by arsenic, mixed up
with sugar, served up at breakfast and dinner, also his son.
      James M'Donald and Wm. Darcy were sentenced to transportation for life,
at Carlow assizes, for the violation of Anne Delany, a married woman.
      The petition of Sir Thomas E. Blake, Bart., of Menlo, Galway, late
Stipendary Magistrate, is adjourned by the Insolvent Debtors' Court for six
months.
      Henceforth seamen of the Royal Navy are to be paid wages by the
calendar month, and the grog allowance is to be reduced one-half, the
difference to be made up in pay.
      Mr. Kenealy, the barrister, has commenced law proceedings against the
Times, for its reports of the charges made against him at the police court
of ill-treating his child.
      We understand that the Corporation of Drogheda are about reducing
considerably the rents of all the tenants holding land from them. This is as
it should be.-- Newry Paper.
      At Naas Assizes the late Mr. Ferguson's executor, obtained a verdict
for £100 against Mr. E. Ruthven, both well known on the turf, price of a
mare, called "Humming Bird's daur" sold him.
      The ships Governor, Jesse, Lady Peel, Primrose, Energy, Polly,
Waterford, Hugenot, Thorney Close, and Caledonia, are taking in passengers
at Limerick port for Canada and the States.
      Her Majesty has been pleased to appoint Jeremiah John Murphy, Esq., to
be one of the Commissioners of Charitable Bequests and Donations in Ireland,
in the room of Richard Corballis, Esq., resigned.
      Mr. Patrick Kelly is elected chairman of the Tuam Town Commissioners,
in place of the late Mr. Morgan. Mr. Tully, of the London gas works, has
informed the board that £1,700 will be the cost of materials for lighting
the town.
      On St. Patrick's day, the "David", of Galway, lying there, hoisted a
green ensign with a red border, which at once attracted the eye of Commander
Lloyd, of her Majesty's steamer, "Lucifer," who sent a boat's crew, and had
the flag seized and taken away.
      Primate Cullen, of Armagh, thus expresses himself about the Queen's
College: - "What shall I say of the many systems of education in which
snares are laid for unsuspecting youth, and a spirit of error or a fatal
indifference to every religion is installed into their minds before they are
capable of distinguishing truth from falsehood, or right from wrong? Alas!
every art is employed against the one only true church, and Catholic truth
is assailed in a thousand different forms."


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#943 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:13 am
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; Apr 3, 1850; Potatoes and Mushrooms
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 3, 1850

     THE POTATO - Nothing like the absolute rage for potato sowing which now
prevails throughout the South of Ireland has been remembered by that
extraordinary being to whom reference is so often made - namely the oldest
inhabitant. It seems to be a universal principle to sow as much land with
the treacherous esculent as possible. We have heard of persons sowing five,
and six, and eight and ten acres, who, in the most prosperous seasons, never
sowed more than half an acre in any previous year. In Clare the breadth of
land down is most extensive. In Tipperary it is equally so. In Waterford it
is the same; while in Limerick the name of an enterprising gentleman has
been mentioned to us who has already no less than twenty acres under potato
seed, partly, for the purpose of raising pigs! Should the root come to a
prosperous maturity, potatoes in good sooth will be as plenty as
blackberries about the middle of July.-- Limerick Chronicle.

      EARLY MUSHROOMS - On Thursday and Friday last, in a field belonging to
Mr. Peard Cooleabbey, a dish of remarkably fine mushrooms was picked. What
renders the growth of these mushrooms singular is, that the grass had been
closely eaten down by cattle.-- Cork Constitution.

      - The universal determination of the Irish people seems to be, that the
potatoes must grow. They will listen to no intimations or premonitions to
the contrary. Since the year 1845, so large a quantity of potatoes has not
been planted in any one year as are already committed to the earth. It is a
desperate venture, in every way to be deplored; for, be the immediate result
what it may, it cannot come to good. Should the crop flourish, there is an
end to the agricultural improvement of Ireland.--Mail.

      EARLY VEGETATION - In a garden belonging to Mr. William Ellis, at
Carramote, some potato stalks may be seen shooting over the ground. This is
very early, considering the severe weather experienced during the past
fortnight. The potatoes were planted in the latter part of January. The same
may be seen in Mr. Little's garden, at Iceland Cottage.

      NOVEL IMPORTATION - Some day last week a small hooker from Killybegs in
the county of Donegal, put into the quay of Killala with a cargo of potatoes
called "Rattlers." They were sold out in small quantities at 2s.4d. per
cwt.; and a gentleman from that neighbourhood who purchased some of them
describes them as the best of the sort he has ever seen. They were intended
for this town, but owing to the severity of the weather, the vessel was
unable to clear the bar.


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#944 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Tue Nov 1, 2005 12:47 am
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; Apr 3, 1850; Misc Items
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 3, 1850


     SERIOUS ACCIDENT - We deeply regret to announce that on yesterday
afternoon, as the Rev. Marcus M'Causland, the highly respectable rector of
this parish, was returning from visiting the auxiliary workhouse in Castle
Gate, and the rev. gentleman was severely injured - his leg having been
fractured in two places. He was conveyed on a car to the rectory. - Medical
assistance was immediately procured, and we are glad to learn that he is
going on as favourably as can be expected. -- King's Co. Chronicle.
~~~~~
      DR. LANGLEY - Dr. Langley, having been acquitted of the charge of
murdering his wife, was, by directions of the Court, removed to prison,
there to remain till the termination of the assizes, but he has not yet been
discharged from custody, as he is ill in the hospital of the jail.--Nenagh
Guardian.
~~~~~
      Mr. Jones, late 18th Royal Irish, has contracted with the Nenagh
Guardians for the supply of beef at 1 1/2d. per lb. and mutton at 2d. per lb
for six months.
~~~~~
THE CONVICT JOHN O'GRADY
      It will be seen by the annexed communication that Government has spared
the life of John O'Grady, under sentence of execution in the gaol of
Limerick, for the murder of his wife and servant girl, at Martinstown: -
                      "Dublin Castle, 29th March, 1850.
      "Sir - I am directed by the Lord Lieutenant to transmit his
Excellency's warrant commuting the sentence of death passed on John O'Grady,
prisoner in the gaol of the county of Limerick, to transportation for the
term of his natural life. - I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient
servant.
                                          "T. N. REDINGTON.
      "To the High Sheriff county Limerick."
      When this intelligence was communicated to Mr. O'Grady by the Governor,
he evinced no apparent gratification at escaping an ignominious death on the
scaffold.
~~~~~
      DIABOLICAL OUTRAGE  - On the night of Saturday last, or on the morning
of Sunday, some miscreant of human shape, set fire to an outhouse at the
Four Roads, within six miles of this town, belonging to Mrs. Donlon, of
Cloghan Castle, and in which ten heifers, the property of that lady, were
being housed, all of whom were utterly consumed, no one being there at the
time to give any alarm; and so surely did they go about their business that
they placed a quantity of straw outside the door, and then set it on fire
least any one should get into their relief. Three tons of hay were also
consumed. We have not heard of any reason assigned for this revolting
deed. -- Roscommon Messenger.


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#945 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Tue Nov 1, 2005 1:05 am
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 3, 1850


THE ARMY
      The following detachments of the 49th move to Fermoy to be stationed: -
The company under Capt. Biggs from Tipperary on the 2d. prox.; the company
of Lieut. Beresford from Clogheen on the 2d. arriving same day; the company
from Cahir on the 3d.
      First Lieut. Lord Madden, of the Rifle Brigade, has purchased a
Cornetcy in the Blues.
      Lieut. Col. St. John Quentin, 17th Lancers, is about to exchange with
Lieut. Col. Lawrenson unattached formerly of the 17th.
      The first division of the 9th has arrived in Dublin from Newry.
      A new and lighter bayonet is being constructed for the Infantry.
      Sergeant Metcalf, 49th, has published a set of plates on Light Infantry
drill, dedicated by permission to his Royal Highness Prince George of
Cambridge. The merit of the work is that it conveys, at a glance, the system
of light drill, as laid down by Capt. Mitchell, late 60th Rifles.
      Lord Gough offers to hear the extra expense of continuing the bearskin
cap to his gallant regiment the 67th.
      Lord Lurgan's next move is expected to be a Lieutenancy in the 7th
Royal Fusiliers returning from Halifax.
      Lieut.-General Sir Stephen R. Chapman appointed Colonel Commandent of
the Royal Engineers, vice Lt. Gen Durnford, deceased.
      Lt.-Col. Franks, 10th Foot, has left Mooltan for England, also Brevet
Major Kennedy, 18th, from Calcutta.
      Cornet the Hon. P. Sidney, Royal Horse Guards, Capt. and Brevet Major
Hanmer, Inniskilling Dragoons, Capt. D'Aguilar, Grenadier Guards, Lieut.
Greathead, 41st, and Captain Whittuck, 83d, sold out of the service on
Friday.
      Cornet and Sub. Lieut. Fitzroy, of the 2d Life Guards, has exchanged to
the 41st with the rank of Ensign.


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#946 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Tue Nov 1, 2005 1:29 am
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 10, 1850

EMIGRATION
      Mr. Buchanan, chief agent for emigration at Quebec, states, in his
report for 1849, to the Governor General of Canada, Lord Elgin: - The adult
passengers on board the whole number of vessels (447) were 31,145. The 134
ships from England might have legally carried 16,569 passengers more than
the number embarked; the 59 vessels from Scotland might have carried 8,212
more than they had; the vessels from Irish ports were 150, and these were
filled to within 3,852 adult passengers. The average passages were - from
England 45 days; from Ireland, 45 1/2; from Scotland 41 1/2. The emigration
of 1849 shows a considerable increase in the mortality in comparison with
that of 1848. The deaths from cholera on board three vessels from Limerick
arrived in May - the Lady Peel, the Jane Black and the Jessie - carrying
1,018 passengers, were 103. These on board the Jane, from New Ross, with 372
passengers, were 33. These on board the Sarah from Sligo with 280, were 81.
The greatest proportionate mortality occurred on board of vessels from the
ports of Newry, Limerick, Dublin, Liverpool and Greenock. Among 851 persons
from Newry, the deaths were 61; those among 7,285 from Limerick were, 353;
of 2,274 from Dublin, 91 died; of 4,405 from Liverpool, there died 99; of
625 from Greenock, 79 died. The brig "Hannah" from the port of Newry, was
lost in the ice on the night of the 29th April. It appears that she sailed
with 176 passengers; 14 persons went down with the vessel, and 35 perished
subsequently from exposure. The other vessel was the brig, Maria, from
Limerick, with 111 passengers, and a crew of 10 seamen. She foundered at sea
on the night of the 12th May, in consequence of her coming in contact with
sunken ice. Only nine passengers and three of the crew were saved. The total
loss by these two disasters amounted therefore to 151 lives.


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#947 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Thu Nov 3, 2005 1:54 am
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sep 27, 1824; Orange Assoc.
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Monday, September 27, 1824

ORANGE ASSOCIATION
      The following Grand Committee of forty-nine were unanimously elected at
the last Half-Yearly Meeting:-

The Earl of Enniskillen, Florence-Court
Earl of Aldborough, Stratford-Lodge
Earl of Rathdown, Charleville
Earl of Courtown, Wexford
Viscount Blaney, Castle Blaney
Viscount Valencia, County Wexford
Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency, Glassnevin
Viscount Lorton, Henrietta-street
Right Hon. Sir G.F. Hill, Bart, M.F. Brookhall
Right Hon. Sir J. Stewart, Bart. M.F. Ballygawly
Hon. Charles J.K. Monck, Templemore
Sir Richard St. George, Bart, Drumalgo Lodge
Rev. Sir Harcourt Lees, Bart, Black Rock
General Archdall, M.P. Enniskillen
General Hart, M.P. Kildorry
Colonel Leslie, M.P. Glassloch Castle
Charles Brownslow, Esq, M.P. Lurgan Hall.
Thomas Ellis, Esq, M.P. Abbotstown
Edmond A. M'Naughton, Esq. M.P., Beardaville
Colonel Pratt, Conny Castle
Colonel H.T. Clements, Coote Hill
Colonel Irwin, Taurago
Colonel Phaire, Killoughrim Forest
Major John Cape Chetwood, Woodbrook
Nicholas D.C. Crumelin, Esq, Down
Henry L Tottenham, Esq, M'Murragh Island
Major Eccles, Newtown Mountkennedy
Henry Alcock, Esq., Wilton
Thomas Ball, Esq., Master in Chancery
Captain James Verner, Holles-street
John Le Poer Trench, Esq, Tuam Palace
Richmond Allen, Esq, Eccles-street
George Hill, Esq, Killaster
William James Alexander, Esq, Boolestown
George Farran, Esq. York-street
Edward Burrowes, Esq, Mountjoy-square
John Radcliff, Esq, Summer-hill, Dublin
Edward Verner, Esq, Stephen's-green, Dublin
Samuel Thomas Potter, Sheanstown
Alexander Fari??, Esq, Gardiner's place
George M Knipe, Esq, Belturbet
Edward Jones, Esq, Dundrum
George Fearon, Esq, Digges-street.
Allan Elliston, Esq, Pill-lane
Alfred Howard, Esq, Drumcondra
Edwin Byron, Esq, College
James Cavendish, Esq, Merrion-square
T Bolton Sunderland, Esq, Sea-Point, Black-Rock

Acting Grand Secretaries:
Mr. J.P. Patterson, Globe Insurance, Office, 37, Westmoreland-st.
Mr. Q. R. Gowen, Mt. Negro, Gorey

13th September, 1824

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#948 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Thu Nov 3, 2005 1:57 am
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Monday, September 27, 1824

      The Rev. W. Harrison, Minister of the Presbyterian Congregation of
Hollywood, Co. Antrim, was drowned on Wednesday, while bathing in the river
near Belfast.

      Miss Jones, daughter of Captain Jones, of the Donegal Militia, an
amiable and interesting young Lady, was drowned last week, while bathing in
the sea at Ballyshannon.

      During last week, 268,900 yards of muslins and calicoes have been
exported to New York from Belfast - this is a plain demonstration of the
rapid increase of the cotton trade in that part of Ireland.

      The parishioners of Ringcorrane, County Cork, have refused the Rev.
Thomas Graves, Rector, the sum of 445l. as a composition of tithes.

      Sir Thomas L. Pain, of Cork, is about to establish a general
manufactory in that city for the employment of from 500 to 2000 poor
children, from seven to 11 years of age, and engage to maintain and clothes
them till they are 21 years of age. Every person subscribing six guineas is
to be allowed to send one child to this asylum.

      An iron railway from Dublin to the near part of the Wicklow Mountains,
is about to be constructed by subscription.

      Friday, James Salmon was found guilty, at the Old Bailey, of stealing
money from the person of Nicholas Nash, a labouring Irishman, who stated
that when at home, he lived at Limerick. Sentence of death was pronounced.

      Mr. Reardon, an eminent Solicitor of London, and Thomas M'Kiernan,
Esq., of Surrey-st., Blackfriars, have transmitted 5l. each to the Catholic
Association, Dublin.

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#949 From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@...>
Date: Fri Nov 4, 2005 11:55 am
Subject: !! Connaught Journal; Sep 27, 1824; Provincial News
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THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Galway, Monday, September 27, 1824

PROVINCIAL NEWS
      LIMERICK, SEPT 22 - Newcastle Races commenced on Tuesday. There was
only four horses started, Mr. Caldwell's Noble, Mr. Corbett's Sprite, Mr.
Irwin's Petworth, and Mr. Daxon's Giles. The first heat was won by Noble;
and the second, which was a very pretty race between Noble, Petworth, and
Giles, was also won by Noble. The carriages were very numerous, and crowds
of Gentlemen thronged the Course.
      Edward Croker, Esq., of Ballinaguard, has, we are informed, procured
four Foxes, with the intention of bagging one of them on the Race Course at
Newcastle on Friday or Saturday, when great sport is expected.
      The brogue-makers of Rathkeale and its vicinity have entered into
combination not to allow any countryman or any other persons, to buy leather
for their private use from retailers; no person to be allowed to deal with
any leather retailer selling to countrymen, &c, on a fine of 10. They have
actually got resolutions to the above effect posted.
      Tuesday an Inquest was held on a woman who, was found suspended from a
bough near Sollihead, Co. Tipperary. John Breen, with whom she left her
child, and two others, have been committed to jail on suspicion of having
committed this offence as marks of violence were found on her arms.
      Saturday, a riot occurred in Roche's-street, between some country
people and some smiths of this town, when the latter struck some of the
countrymen on the hands with hammers, and fractured the skulls of two of
them, who are now very dangerously ill under the care of Surgeon O'Donnell
and Franklin, jun.
      At a meeting of the Common Council on Monday, Wm. Piercy, Esq., son of
the present Sheriff, was nominated to the office of Sheriff for the ensuing
year, in the room of G. Vincent, Esq., resigned.
      Mr. Maurice Lacy, the harbour master, under the Chamber of Commerce,
has been re-elected to that situation by the Bridge Commissioners.
      Saturday one of the boats engaged to ferry the men employed at the
Bridge Works across the Shannon, from Lower Cecil-street, upset in the
middle of the river with twelve or fourteen persons in it, who all,
fortunately succeeded in swimming to shore.
      Monday morning, some of the masons, employed at the Bridge Works,
turned out and beat another man in the same employment most barbarously.
      Sunday night, Edward Hickie, butcher, of Market Alley, was robbed of a
large sum of money.
      Saturday two men, Cornelius Smith and Stephen Hafton, were apprehended
for stealing hats and materials for hats from Mr. Newell's factory, in
Mardyke. The articles were found in their possession. They were committed to
the City Gaol for trial.
      Friday evening, a trunk belonging to Mr. John Crips, was stolen by some
fellows, as it was being brought from the steam boat. It was found this
morning in a slough, near the Dominican Chapel, rifled of its contents
except a few useless papers.
      ENNIS, SEPT. 23 - Monday last, a man named Madigan, in the service of
Mr. O'Regan, fell from the upper left of a Corn Store near this town and was
severely injured. Both his wrists were dislocated and one of his arms
broken - his head was also hurt. He was carried to the Infirmary, where
every attention was paid to effect his recovery.
      A boat from Querin, with turf, foundered off Kilrush, on Wednesday
last. Two men, who were in her at the time, were taken in by a sloop going
up to Limerick.
      On Sunday last, two men, named John M'Shane and Michael Connor, were
committed to the Gaol of Dundalk, charged on oath with attacking the sentry
at the Gaol on the preceding night, and attempting to take his arms. This is
the third attack which has been made within these three weeks on different
sentries through that town.
      The Police of this County, under the Peace Preservation Act, are now
undergoing an Inspection by Major Warburton, at Ballinasloe.
      Major Wilcocks will commence an Inspection of the Constabulary force in
the County Limerick in a few days.
      There has been a considerable decrease in the receipts of butter this
year, at the weigh-house in Cork.
      A few nights ago, the house of John Stapleton, of Boutick, county
Tipperary, was broken into by an armed party, who beat him cruelly, and
swore him to give up his ground. They fired several shots about the house,
which brought out the Police from Killennule, but the Rockites had decamped
before they got up. Two of them have, however, been since apprehended.

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Date: Fri Nov 4, 2005 12:36 pm
Subject: !! Ballina Chronicle; Apr 10, 1850; Misc News
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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 10, 1850

MISCELLANEOUS
- The number of licensed brewers in Ireland is 96.
- Lord Monteagle is appointed Fellow of London University.
- George Bailey, parish clerk of Spalding Church, hung himself in the
vestry-room on Thursday.
- The engines of the Caldeonian railway company are seized for debt, and the
credit for coke is shut up.
- One bank has lost £76,000 by the late mercantile failure in Cork.
- Five officers of Portsmouth garrison are under arrest for maltreating a
brother officer.
- There are 64 clerks to be reduced in the government office in Dublin.
- The Midland Great Western railway line from Dublin to Galway, will not
cost 10,000l. a mile.
- The Hon. James Hewett, declares that his wife did not die a Roman
Catholic, nor was she attended by a priest.-- Freeman.
- Sir Wm. Somerville has brought in a bill for the better distribution,
support, and management of medical charities in Ireland.
- At the Cork city registry sessions, closed on Friday, the Liberals and
Conservatives counted 200 each.
- A farmer named John Chambers of Aylroe, committed suicide on Wednesday by
drowning himself in a trench behind his house.
- Dr. Bell, late of York-street, Dublin, cut his throat at Sandy's-well Park
Asylum, Cheltenham on Sunday.
- Gunner J. Telford, Royal Artillery, was crushed to death at Woolwich on
Saturday, by a load of coals which fell on him in carriage to the arsenal.
- Lieut. D'Aguilar, R.N., is dismissed the Firebrand steamer, for assaulting
the second master, Mr. Tapril, at Malta.
- The small pox, which is raging in Dublin, was imported by a Russian
vessel, which lay at the North Wall some time.
- Mr. Kirke, of Dublin, is completing a magnificent statue of the late
Master of the Rolls, Sir Michael O'Loghlin, Bart, to be placed at the Ennis
court house.
- The brig Grace of Newcastle, Thompson, with corn from Alexandria to Cork,
was totally wrecked at Ardmore, on Saturday night, when nine out of eleven
on board perished.
- A Connemara man was robbed at the new Chapel, Galway, on Good Friday,
during the Passion sermon, preached by the Rev. Mr. Daly, of 2l.10s., and on
the following evening a silver candlestick was stolen from the sanctuary.
- The assault case at the suit of the Rev. David Mylotte, Roman Catholic
Priest, against the Rev. John O'Callagan, at Mam petty sessions, and sent
for trail to the quarter sessions, Galway, on the 8th April, is removed by
certiorari to the Queen's Bench. Mr. Keogh, M.P., is retained as counsel for
the plaintiff.
- At Clifden petty sessions an important case came before the bench. The
Victoria, of Clifden, Michael Lyden, owner, was engaged by Mr. Levingston,
of Westport, to convey meal from thence to Clifden. The crew sold a quantity
of the meal, and placed salt in its stead, to make up the weight! For this
fraudulent act, the magistrates sentenced the parties to a fine of £5 each,
or imprisonment for two months.
- CRUEL DECEPTION - James Fullerton, a soldier of the 18th Regt., was
convicted at Armagh assizes, of having procured a person, named Barry, to
act as clergyman, and of having had a false ceremony performed, whereby he
deceived a girl named Brown, into a belief he had married her. He obtained
possession of her little sayings; and she is now pregnant. She has resided
with her mother since the supposed marriage. The girl is a Protestant and
the soldier a Roman Catholic. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment.
- A gang of sheep and cattle stealers, nine in number, were arrested on
Wednesday night last, by the police of Cragbrien, and Ballynacally, under
command of Constable Odlum. This nest of freebooters had done incalculable
injury in that neighbourhood in the winter and spring. The information which
led to their arrest, was received by Constable Odlum, to whose zeal and
discernment society is indebted for the breaking up of this nocturnal band
of depredation. One of the party named Nihill was absent when the police
called at his residence, but the Constable ordered some of the men to lie in
ambush, and behold! Nihill returns bearing a side of beef on his back,
having the hide attached to it, which was identified by the owner.--
Limerick Chronicle.

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BALLINA CHRONICLE
Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Wednesday, April 10, 1850

IN BANKRUPTCY
In the matter of Benjamin  } TO BE SOLD BY
   Wilson, of Ballina, in       } PUBLIC AUCTION
   the County of Mayo       } before the Commissioners
Shopkeeper, Dealer and  } of Bankrupt in the Court
Chapman,                       } of Bankruptcy, DUBLIN,
       a Bankrupt                } on FRIDAY, the 19th
___________________ }day of APRIL, instant, at
the hour of TWO o'clock in the afternoon., ALL THE ESTATE, RIGHT, TITLE, and
INTEREST of the Bankrupt and his Assignee in and to All That And Those, THAT
PLOT of GROUND, which is 45 feet in front, 59 feet in the rere, and 164 feet
from front to rere, and is situate in VICTORIA PLACE, IN THE TOWN OF
BALLINA, AND COUNTY OF MAYO, held by lease renewable for ever, subject to
the yearly rent of $15 and a renewal fine of one pepper-corn on the fall of
each life.
      On the above plot there were erected by the Bankrupt, at an expense of
upwards of £1,300, two excellent DWELLING HOUSES and OFFICES, one of which
is in the possession of a good tenant, and at the rere there is a large
building, part of which is occupied as a Presbyterian place of Worship.
      A statement of Title is posted in the Court of Bankruptcy.
      For further particulars apply to MICHAEL MURPHY, Esq., Official
Assignee, 10 Mountrath street, HUGH MOORE, Esq.; Trade Assignee, 57
Capel-street; or WILLIAM NEILSON and SON, Solicitors, 104 Abbey-street,
Dublin.

THE LATE MURDER NEAR KILLALA
      Terence Mulherin, the elder of the brothers charged with the murder of
Jennings, lately committed near Killala, has been arrested under the
following circumstances: - A woman from this neibhbourhood, to whom  the
Mulherins were known, received a letter in Liverpool, where she has been
some time living, from an acquaintance, wherein was mentioned the murder,
and that a reward of £50 was offered for such information as would lead to
the arrest and conviction of the Mulherins. - The day after receiving this
letter she happened to meet Terence Mulherin in one of the streets of
Liverpool, and having engaged him for some time in conversation about her
people in Ireland, gave him in charge to a policeman. He was then, upon the
woman's information, transported to the Castlebar gaol, where he was
identified by one of the Killala policemen, and now remains in custody for
trial at the next assizes.

SHEEP STEALING
      On the night of the 1st inst., three strolling beggars entered an
out-house belonging to T. Kelly of Dooeaghny, about three miles from this
town in the county of Sligo, and carried away a sheep which they killed in a
waste house adjoining. The perpetrators of this outrage were two men and a
woman, named Lavelle, from Newport and Achill. They were arrested on the
following day (Tuesday) by Constable Phibbs and his party and brought before
Thomas Jones, Esq., J.P., by whom they were committed, and on the next day
sent to Sligo. The Quarter Sessions were then proceeding in that town, and
the parties being brought before the Barrister on the following Friday were
found guilty and sentenced - the two men to seven years transportation each,
and the woman to six months imprisonment and hard labour.
      At the same sessions Michl. Kelly, who stole a sheep from Anthony
Muldoon of Rathmel, near this town, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment
with hard labour.

      DARING RESCUE - On Friday last, Patrick Glynn, Esq., Sub-Sheriff, with
six of the Westport constabulary, proceeded on official duty to Erriff,
where, after an obstinate and dangerous resistance, he seized some sheep,
and while proceeding with them to some particular destination, crowds of
persons assembled in every direction of the locality, and immediately
commenced to rescue. All remonstrances were disregarded and so determined
were the rescuers that they appeared as if careless of life. Mr. Glynn
perceiving this, felt impelled by humanity not to persevere, as, if the
constabulary were ordered to use their arms, the consequence would have been
a great sacrifice of human life. Great credit is due to this officer for his
steadiness and forbearance under so trying an occasion. The offending party
will, however, be brought to justice.


Cathy Joynt Labath
Ireland Old News
http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

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