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Tuesday, November 13th, 1810
Victualling His Majesty's Revenue
Cruisers In Ireland.
The Commissioners of his Majesty's Customs and Port Duties, do hereby give Notice, that they will receive separate Proposals on the 10th day of December next, for supplying the several Revenue Cruizers in Ireland for one year (from and after the 5th of January next) on their respective Stations, or the most convenient Part within those Stations, with Provisions of the best Quality, a list of the particulars of which, and of the different Cruizers and their Stations, may be had at the Office of the Inspector of Revenue Vessels, in the Custom-house of Dublin, and from the Collectors of Belfast, Cork, and Limerick.
The Proposals are to be sealed up and endorsed "Proposals for Victualling the ----- Cruizer or ------- Cruizers," (as the case may be) mentioning their Name or Names and Station or Stations, and sent to the Board the said 10th day of December next, to be by them taken into consideration and decided on, and Security will be required for the Performance of each Contract.
By Order of the Commissioners,
Allen Maclean.
Custom-house, Dublin.
2d Nov. 1810.
At a Post Assembly held at the City Assembly House, in William-street, on Friday the 9th November, 1810, the following Resolution was agreed to by the Sheriffs and Commons :-
Resolved, That participating in common with our Fellow Subjects in the great Calamity which has befallen the Royal Family, we deem it expedient at this juncture to postpone our Petition to his Majesty for the repeal of the Act of Union, though at the same time we are firmly convinced that the repeal of that Act and having a resident Parliament is intimately connected with the prosperity and happiness of Ireland, and the close connexion of both Countries, which is our ardent wish to perpetuate.
Resolved, That the foregoing Resolution, signed by our High-Sheriff, be published in the Dublin Journal, Dublin Evening Post, and Freeman's Journal.
Matt.West
Brent Nevill, Jun.
The Dublin Journal.
Many complaints having been made at this Office by the Gentlemen who prefer the Dublin Journal to other Morning Papers, "that the Hawkers do not serve them in due time," the Proprietors respectfully give Notice, that at any Place within the range of the Penny Post, they may have the Dublin Journal served, by the Year, Quarter, or Month, so early that it shall always be laid upon their Breakfast Table, at Three Pounds Per Year, which is somewhat less than they pay to the uncertain Hawkers, by sending their Orders to this Office, or to the Clerk of the Leinster Road at the General Post Office.
From The Dublin Gazette.
Office of Arms.
November 10, 1810
It is his Grace the Lord Lieutenant's Order, that all persons who appear at his Majesty's Castle of Dublin, do put on Mourning for her late Royal Highness the Princess Amelia, youngest daughter of his Majesty.
The Ladies to wear black bombazines, plain muslin, or long lawn crape hoods, shamoy shoes and gloves, and crepe fans.
Undress - Dark Norwich crape.
The Gentlemen to wear black cloth, without buttons on the sleeves or pockets; plain muslin, or long lawn cravats and weepers, shamoy shoes and gloves, crepe hat-bands and black swords and buckles.
Undress - Dark grey frocks.
These are to give public notice, that it is expected that, upon the present occasion of the death of her late Royal Highness the Princess Amelia, all persons do put themselves into decent mourning; the said mourning to begin on Sunday the 11th inst.
W.Betham, Deputy Ulster.
King of Arms of all Ireland.
We are happy to be enabled to state, that on yesterday, the First Stone of the Asylum for the reception of Old Men, was laid by the Reverend Adam Averell, in presence of the Trustees, and several respectable Citizens, who joined in fervent supplication that the Wise Disposer of all human events, that he would crown their humble efforts with success, by inclining the hearts of the affluent to afford the means of completing this House of Mercy. It affords us great pleasure that we have repeatedly given publicity to the transactions of the Committee who have so laudably engaged, and persevered, in this godlike undertaking; and we hesitate not to say, that these persons deserve the assistance of their benevolent countrymen, and most strenuously do we urge upon our Readers, now to come forward, and evince their approbation of this Institution, by immediate pecuniary aid. The Right Hon.David Latouche and Co. are Treasurers, and will receive Benefactions for this Fund.
The Trustees of the Old Men's Asylum gratefully acknowledge to have received from, Mr.Henly, the sum of Ten Guineas; and from a Friend to the Institution, Two Guineas, by the hands of Mr.Kerr.
RECORDER'S COURT
Thursday, Nov.8.
The Recorder, assisted by Alderman Sir Wm.Stamer, Bart., Alderman Read and Jenkin, sat for the trial of traversers.
Patrick Sutton and Thomas Sutton were indicted for having, on the evening of the 11th of Sept. last, forcibly, unlawfully, unjustly, and without due process of law, taken possession of a certain room in the dwelling-house of Patrick Sutton, sen. said room being in possession of Cornelius Phelan and his undertenants. They were also indicted for an assault upon Honora Phelan.
Mr.Bethel, Counsel for the prosecution, said he would not occupy the time of the public by any statements, but would call the witnesses to detail the facts.
The first witness, Honora Phelan, examined by Mr.Phelan - proved she lived in the back-room of Sutton's house, on Sir John Rogerson's Quay; that her husband had been obliged to absent himself, on account of having given bail for some American sailors; that her room was entered by the police; that one of the traversers, Thomas Sutton, attempted to put her out forcibly; that she disengaged herself, and went up to a loft to avoid further violence; that her furniture was taken out of her room by the police, and she was finally turned into the street. She further swore she had always punctually paid her rent.
On her cross-examination by Mr.M'Nally, she denied that there were either black men, or sailors doxies, or fiddlers, or pipers, in the practice of making a disturbance in the house; though she admitted, that when her boarders (who were generally sailors) got money, they generally regaled themselves.
Charlotte M' Neal, examined by Mr.Bethel corroborated the last witness's testimony, with respect to the outrage committed on her apartment, in which she herself was violently assaulted. On her cross-examination by Mr.M' Nally, she denied having got her subsistence in any other way than by honest industry - and said that no lodger had left the house on account of any disturbance.
A Mr.Morris was examined, to prove he offered to go bail for the prosecutrix till morning. - On his cross-examination, he admitted that the neighbourhood had spoken lightly of her character.
In the defence, Richard Guinness, Esq. one of the Magistrates of the Police division, was called upon who stated, that in September last, Sutton came to the office, to obtain a summons against the prosecutrix; he accordingly summoned her, and ascertained on examination that she was a weekly tenant in his house; that in pursuance of his advice Sutton gave notice to her to quit, and upon her non-compliance to turn her out of the possession; that accordingly the police had received directions to take possession in the day time, but in the mildest manner. In the course of his giving evidence, Mr.Bethel objected to the legal opinion of Mr.Guinness, as well as his testimony, they being inadmissible, which the Recorder ruled accordingly, observing at the time, that the only part that was admissible, corroborated the testimony of the witnesses for the Crown. The Recorder charged the Jury, and told them, that on the evidence of Mr.Guinness, they were bound to convict, as they had no right to take possession, nor to turn out the prosecutrix without the legal process of the law. With respect to the disturbance complained of, he observed it would be a melancholy circumstance if the lower order were precluded from occasional amusement. The law, he said, protects the humble mansion of the poor, as well as the splendid palace of the rich.
The Jury returned a verdict of conviction against the traversers, for the forcible possession - Before sentence was pronounced, the traversers made suitable compensation to the poor woman, which being intimated to the Bench, they were fined 6d. and discharged.
Laurence M' Guire and Michael Spruhan were indicted, the former for having on the 20th of August last, wilfully, maliciously, unlawfully, and feloniously assaulted John Murphy, by cutting and stabbing him with a bayonet; and the latter for a common assault.
The capital part of the indictment being given up, and cross bills of indictment having been found against the prosecutors, they were all given in charge of the Jury.
John Murphy, examined by Mr. M' Nally, stated that he is in the employment of Colonel Blackwood; that in company with Mr.Brown, he jumped on a car for the purpose of returning to town from Donnybrook fair; that the driver, M' Guire, asked ten pence each for himself, which they refused to give; that words ensued; and he went in for a candle to take the number of the car; found no number on it; that he received a stab in the cheek from M' Guire, and was also struck by Spruhan; he accounted for Spruhan having the bayonet, by having seen him drinking with two dragoons.
On his cross-examination by Mr.Greene, he admitted that he had struck some person violently with the candlestick, but not until he had been struck himself; further admitted, that it was a private car belonging to Mr.Spruhan, and denied having been intoxicated.
Francis Brown proved the circumstance of going on the car; that Murphy was struck; that a general fight ensued, in which many blows were given; that Murphy came to his lodgings covered in blood; that after washing himself he proceeded to the watch-house, but he (Brown) did not accompany him.
On his cross-examination by Mr.Bethel, he admitted he could not tell with what instrument Murphy was struck, and also admitted that Murphy gave a very violent blow with the candlestick.
In the defence, Peter Kelly, examined by Mr.Greene, stated that on the evening of the 29th of August, he went to the fair on the jaunting-car of Mr.Spruhan; that two gentlemen, namely Messrs.Brown and Murphy, jumped on the car; the driver did demand ten pence each, which his master allowed him as a perquisite; positively swore that Murphy was not intoxicated, but struck him first with the candlestick, and that he bled profusely from the wound; that Spruhan was holding the mare, and never struck at all; that a general conflict ensued in which seven or eight persons were engaged. This witness stood the brunt of an able cross-examination from Mr. M' Nally, but was consistent throughout.
Wm.Barker, a Watch Constable, examined by Mr.Bethel - proved that Murphy appeared to him to be tipsey on the night he preferred his charge at St.Anne's Watch-house, and that he there declared that Spruhan was not engaged in any part of the transaction. On M' Guire being searched, nothing was found on his person but a carman's whip.
The Recorder charged the Jury, recapitulating the evidence, and observed that it was their province to give credit to the respective witnesses on both sides. That Barker's testimony was highly material, and that they were only competent to decide between the parties.
The Jury without leaving the box, returned a verdict of General Acquittal of all the Traversers.
Wm.Buckley was indicted for assaulting Thomas Orr, his apprentice.
Thomas Orr, examined by Mr. M' Nally, stated, that he was an apprentice to the traverser, who is a brass founder; that he served three years to him, and left him on the 13th of January last, inconsequence of the severe usage and beating his master was in the practice of inflicting on him; that on one occasion, there not being a sufficient supply of metal to provide a heat[?], he beat him with his fist about the head, knocked out a tooth, and that he did not desist until he cried for mercy.
On his cross examination, by Mr.Greene, he said that he had been taken as an apprentice from the Blue Coat Hospital, and had no wish to take up his indentures; admitted he had summoned his master for clothes, being entitled to a yearly suit which he never got; that his fellow apprentices and the Traverser's brother-in-law were present at the beating he received; that he had often been severely whipped; that since he left his master he had lived at his mother's, on whose bounty he subsists.
Wm.Cox examined by Mr. M' Nally, swore that the testimony the prosecutor had given corresponded with what he had told him on quitting his master.
On his cross examination by Mr.Bethel, he admitted he was brother-in-law to the prosecutor.
For the defence, James Buckley, brother to the traverser, was examined by Mr.Greene, and proved that Orr was a well conducted apprentice for two years, but had afterwards kept company which drew off his attention from business; that upon one occasion, though provided with proper materials, and possessed of sufficient skill, he had intentionally spoiled a day's work.
On his cross examination, by Mr. M' Nally, he said he had heard the apprentice cry out, but had never looked on during the beatings he had received. On a question from the Court, this witness admitted that he himself had run away twice from his master and had been frequently beaten.
Isaac Spread, examined by Mr.Bethel, stated that he had been present at the beatings, and he thinks they were not over charged, considering the bad conduct of the apprentice.
The Recorder charged the Jury, and after detailing the different assaults the prosecutor had received, observed that it was his duty to inform them, that the kind of correction that was admissible in the parent, was delegated to the master; that this was to be given with suitable instruments; but the treatment the apprentice had received did not seem to exceed the proper bounds of correction. If the Jury considered he was idle, and had not received an improper correction, they would acquit the traverser; but it was observable, that the witness produced in vindication of the masters conduct, having himself run away, corroborated the statement that had been given.
The Jury found the traverser guilty and he was sentenced to three months imprisonment.
A few nights since a boat was very successful in fishing in Drainsbay, near Larne - there were 4560 fish, called blockin, taken, which were supposed to weigh upwards of five tons.
A few nights ago, one of the offices of Archdeacon Price, of Gurteen, County Tipperary, was maliciously burned by some evil minded persons, by which his dwelling house was exposed to most imminent danger; and on said night, the managers of his tithe had their turf burned, and cattle most barbarously houghed.
CEREMONIAL
For The Private Interment Of The
Princess Amelia.
[Official].
Her late Royal Highness the Princess Amelia will be interred at the Chapel Royal of St.George's, Windsor, on Tuesday evening, the 13th day of November, 1810.
At eight o'clock the Body will be removed from Augusta Lodge to the Royal Chapel, in a hearse drawn by the King's set of eight English black horses fully caprisoned, driven by Richard Grey, the state-coachman, escorted by a guard of the Royal Horse Guards, Blue, preceded by the trumpeters of the said regiment, and the King's, the Queen's, and the Royal Family's servants and grooms, in full state liveries, and followed by two of his Majesty's carriages, drawn by full sets of German black horses. The first carriage will convey their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge, being executors of her Royal Highness; and the second carriage the Ladies who were attendants upon the late Princess. After which will follow the carriages of their Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge, each drawn by 6 horses.
The procession to be flanked by the Royal Staffordshire Militia, part of which will bear the flambeaux. At the south door of the Royal Chapel, the Body will be met by the following persons, who are to proceed in the order hereafter mentioned; the grooms, servants, and trumpeters, to file off without the door :-
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| | Pages of the Royal Family | | |
| | Pages of their Majesties. | | |
| | Solicitor to her late Royal Highness. | | |
| | Apothecary, | | |
| | Surgeon, | | |
| | and | | |
| | Physicians, | | |
| | who attended her late Royal Highness. | | |
| | Equerries of the Royal Family. | | |
| | Equerries of their Majesties. | | |
| Hon.Gen.Finch | } | Groom of the Bed-chamb[er] | { | Gen.Campbell |
| Hon.C.Herbert | } | to the King. | { | Hon.R.Greville |
| | The Queen's Vice Chamberlain. | | |
| Comptroller of his | | | | Treasurer of his |
| Majesty's Household | | | | Majesty's Household |
| | The Queen's Master of Horse. | | |
| | Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard. | | |
| Lord Arden | } | Lords of the Bedchamber | { | Lord Boston |
| Lord Rivers | } | to the King. | { | Lord St.Helen's |
| | Groom of the Stole. | | |
| | The King's Master of the Horse. | | |
| The Vice Chamberlain of his | | | | The Lord Steward of |
| Majesty's Household acting | | | | his Majesty's Household |
| as Lord Chamberlain. | | | | |
| | A Gentleman Usher of his Majesty | | |
| | bearing the Coronet of her late | | |
| | Royal Highness, upon a | | |
| | black Cushion. | | |
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| | THE BODY | | |
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| Supporters of | | In a crimson velvet Coffin | | Supporters of |
| the Pall, | | (carried by eight Yeomen | | the Pall, |
| Viscountess | | of the Guard), covered | | Lady George |
| Cranley | | with a black velvet Pall, | | Murray. |
| Lady Isabella | | adorned with eight | | Countess of |
| Thynne. | | Escutcheons of her | | Ely. |
| Supporters to | | Royal Highness's Arms. | | Supporters to |
| the chief | | Chief Mourner. | | the chief |
| Mourner, | | Countess of Chesterfield, | | Mourner, |
| Countess | | veiled, her train borne | | Countess |
| Ilchester. | | by a Baronet's wife - | | Macclesfield. |
| | Lady Hulford. | | |
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| | His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales | | |
| | Dukes of the Blood Royal, | | |
| | In long black cloaks, the trains borne by their | | |
| | Royal Highnesses Gentlemen | | |
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| Earl Chesterfield, K.G. | | | | Marquis Cornwallis |
| Lady Albina Cumberland | | | | Mrs.Williams |
| Hon.Mrs.Egerton | | | | Hon.Mrs. Fielding |
| Miss Goldsworth | | | | Hon.Miss Townsend |
| Madame Beckendorff | | | | Mademoiselle Backendorff |
| Miss Knight | | | | Mrs.Adams |
| Miss Planta | | | | Miss Montmollin |
| | The Queen's and Princesses' Dressers. | | |
At the entrance of St.George's Chapel (within the South-door), the Dean and Prebendaries, attended by the Choir, will receive the Body, and fall into the Procession immediately before the Lord Chamberlain, and to proceed into the Choir, where the Body will be placed on tressels, the head towards the altar, the coronet and cushion being laid upon the coffin, while the service is read by the Dean. The Chief Mourner will sit on a chair at the head of the Corpse, the Supporters of the Pall will be nearest to the Body; that part of the service before the interment being read, the Body will be deposited in the vault.- The Knights will appear in the ribbons of their respective orders over their coats. The Knights of the Garter attending the Funeral will take their places in the Chapel in their several stalls.