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THE CLONMEL GAZETTE OR HIBERNIAN ADVERTISER
COUNTY TIPPERARY, IRELAND

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October 4 - October 8, 1781
We the undernamed persons, do hereby certify, that we have
known John THOMAS of Clonmel, Shopkeeper, for a
considerable time past, and do believe him to be an honest
and fair dealer, and a proper person to execute the office
of an AUCTIONEER and APPRAISER for this county, and do
recommend him as such. - Clonmel, Sept 25, 1781

Benj. GRUBB
Jos. GRUBB
John BAGNELL
Geo. ROBBINS
Sol. WATSON
William WHITE
Sam RIGGE
Ricrd. RIVERS
James WHITE
Peter BANFIELD
Thos. TAYLOR
Edm. PRENDERGAST
Henry DUMVILL
Sam. HAYMAN
C__if KELLETT, Mayor
Edw. COLLINS
John LUTHER
Geo. MILES
Tho. GORDON
Sam. LABARTE
John WATSON, jun.
Geo. COLE
John BUTLER
Edm. KENNA
Phin. RIALL
Dan. LEARY
James DUMVILL
Wm. KELLY
Thomas SHAW

In pursuance of the above, the said John THOMAS attended
the Quarter Session held at Feathard, on the 3d inst. and
was sworn into said offices before
Thomas SHEPHARD
John BAGWELL
William DESPARD
R.B.H. LOWE
Esqrs. sitting Justices
Oct 8, 1781

November 8 - November 12, 1781
Clonmel, Nov. 12
Last Wednesday was committed to the county jail, by William
HAYES, esq; Owen HOGAN, charged with feloniously robbing
James KENNY, servant to Francis KEARNEY, esq; of a mule,
value 12? the property of said Mr. KEARNEY. Friday last
died, in the Main Street, Mr. John KEARNEY, merchant.

December 10 - December 13,1781

One Hundred and Twelve Guineas Reward Whereas on Sunday
night the 25th of November last, there were two offices
belonging to Mr. John SWEENY of Templemore, feloniously
broke open by some evil-minded villains; in one of said
houses, were two sporting Does, the property of John C.
CARDEN, Esq; whose throats were cut, and the carcasses,
&c. taken away: Now we the Templemore Light Dragoons, havin
g a just abhorrence to all such audacious offences, do here
 by promise to pay the sum annexed to our names, to any per
s on who will discover and prosecute to conviction (within
si x months from the date hereof) the person or persons con
cer ned in said felony; and ___ person concerned will
discover his accomplices __ (except the person who
absolutely cut said Does throats) such person shall be
intitled to the above reward, and application will be made
for his or her pardon.
Dated Dec. 3, 1781

John C. CARDEN, Col.
Richard CARDEN, Major
John CARDEN (Fifthmoyne ?) Capt.
John WILLINGTON, Lieut.
John SPUNNER, Adjutant
Rev. Rob. HOLMES, Chaplain
Rev. Kennedy KENNEDY
John HOLMES
Wm. SPUNNER
Charles SPPUNNER
Joseph HEWSON
George HEWSON
John LEMON
George HARDEN
John LEE
Richard MASON
Edmond HOLMES
George HEWSON
Henry HEWSON
William MASON
George SPUNNER
Nich. Southcote MANSERGH
Dan. MANSERGH
Rich. LOCKWOOD
John KYFIN
Richard Kyfin CARDEN
Hamilton LOWE
Jnoathan WILLINGTON
George BENNETT
Nich. CARDEN
Tho. HARDGRAST
George COOKE
Sam. COOKE
John HARDEN
Sam. MIDDLETON, Sec.

July 4 - July 8, 1782
Committed to the county jail the 19th ult by William HAYES
esq; - Patrick COLBERT charged by oath with having, on the
night of the 16th ult. feloniously stolen a horse, value 9?
the property of Dennis BURN, of Derrycloony in the county
of Tipperary, farmer.

- The 4th instant, by James Archer BUTLER, esq - John
WALSH, charged on oath by Margaret CARRIGAN, with having,
on the night of the 27th of March last, (assisted by
others)forceably and feloniously taken her out of bed, at
the house of John FINNANE, of Currdangan in the aforesaid
county, and from thence carried her on horseback to the
house of Laurence HAYS, of Ballynlander in the county of
Limerick, where he, contrary to her will, had carnal
knowledge of her. July 7 - July 15th 1782 Clomel July 15th

Died, a few days ago, at Ballspellan? spa, where he went
for the recovery of his health, Mr Samuel BROWN, of
Feathard.

July 18 - July 22, 1782
Clonmel July 22
Died, on the Thursday morning last, Mrs HAYMAN, wife of Mr.
Samuel HAYMAN.

July 15 - July 18 1782
Clonmel, July 18
Died, on Monday morning last, Mr. Robert SHERLOCK,
apothecary. Tuesday miss Margaret KEARNEY, daughter of the
late Mr. John KEARNEY, wine-merchant. Aug 19-22, 1782. #43

Clonmel Aug 22
Tuesday our assizes ended, at which John NEIL was found
guilty of forgery and perjury, and sentenced to be pillored
(which he accordingly underwent yesterday in the
Main-street, near the Court-house) and imprisoned 6 months.
Timothy GARDNER, found guilty of rape on the body of
Elizabeth LACY, did not receive sentence, an arreil ? of
judgment being pleaded, in consequence of an alleged error
in the indictment; but is to remain in jail till next
assizes, then to take his trial on another bill of
indictment for the same crime. Several others, for
different felonies and trespases, were tried and acquitted.

August 12 - August 15, 1782
Clonmel August 15
Last Tuesday evening, as Hannah HOWELL, the wife of a
shoemaker in Irishtown, was taking up a kettle of water at
Rigg's Slip, she fell into the river and was drowned; her
body was taken up yesterday morning near said place. Thomas
PRENDERGAST, charged on his own confession, with being
concerned in dealing with sheep, the property of John
LALOR, esq - and Catherine CONNERS, otherwise SCULLY,
charged on oath with being also concerned in stealing the
above sheep, were yesterday escorted to town and lodged in
the county jail, by a party of the Cashel Volunteers, under
the command of lieut. Richard PRICE, being committed
thereto by Paul PHELAN esq; deputy mayor of Cashel.

August 15 - August 19, 1782
Clonmel August 19
Yesterday died, Mr William AIRAY of this town.
November 25 - November 28, 1782

November 25 - November 18, 1782
Clonmel November 28
Committed to the county jail, by Robert RYVERS, esq; -
Michael FANNEN, otherwise Bryan FANNEN, and Bryan HAMILTON,
otherwise Michael DARMODY, both charged on oath by Michael
PHELAN, with having on the night of the 7th instant,
feloniously robbed him of twenty-seven guineas and a half.
- They were escorted to town by a party of the Cashel
Volunteers under the command of lieut. Richard PRICE.

Died last Monday morning, in Cashel, Mrs HARRINGTON, wife
of Edward HARRINGTON, esq; M.D.-

Yesterday morning, in Dublin street, the widow BLACK,
confectioner.

December 2d - December 5th, 1782
William LONERGAN, of Ballyporeen, hereby gives notice, not
to credit his wife Mary LONERGAN, otherwise REARDEN, as he
will not pay any debts she may contract. Dec. 5, 1782

December 19th - December 23, 1782
Married on Friday last, in Cashel, William LOCKWOOD, esq;
to miss Mary BRAY.

January 20 - January 23, 1783
Clonmel Jan 23
This morning was married, Mr John HOWELL, sadler, to miss
Hannah AIRAY, daughter of the late Mr William AIRAY, of
this town.

February 27 - March 3d, 1783
Clonmel, March 3
Died, on Saturday night, last, the widow of the late Mr.
John McCHEANE, of this town.

Whereas William BAKER stands indicted as of Summer Assizes,
1782 at Clonmel, in the county of Tipperary, for the murder
of John NOWLAN. Now I the said William Baker, have
surrendered and given myself up to the Sheriff of said
county, in order to stand my trial on said indictment,
before the next going Judges of Assize of the Munster
Circuit, at Clonmel is said county, of which all persons
concerned are to take notice. Dated this 25th day of
February, 1783. Wm. BAKER.

March 31 - April 3d, 1783
Clonmel, April 3.
Last Tuesday our assizes ended, at which the following
persons amongst others, were tried and found guilty: Edmond
BARRY and John BARRY, for assault, fined five marks each,
and to give security for their good behaviour. Edmund
DUGGAN, otherwise CROOSKEEN, for stealing a cow, - and
Denis KEEFE, for stealing a bulchin calf, recommended by
the grand jury as objects of mercy, were sentenced to hard
labour, the former for three, and the latter for seven
years.

Mary ARCHDEKIN, for felony to the value of 10d. to be
privately whipped; but pleading pregnancy her sentence to
be suspended until delivered.

Died. Last Tuesday, the wife of Mr. Richard CUMMINS, shopkeeper.

September 4 - September 8, 1783
D E S E R T E D
From his majesty's 12th, of P.W. regiment of light
dragoons, from on command at Inniskeane, in the County
Cork, 25th August, 1783, THOMAS CASHIN, Aged 26 years, 5
feet 8 inches high, dark brown hair, grey eyes, fresh
complexion, strait and well made, has a red mark on his
right cheek, by trade a shoemaker, was born in Killenaule
in the county Tipperary; went off in his white jacket,
black leather cap, white waistcoat, and leather breeches;
took with him a carbine, sword belt, and some rounds of
ball cartridge

Also, PATRICK BURBRIDGE, Aged 21 years, 5 feet 7 inches
high, light sandy hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion, strait
and well made, by trade a laborer, was born in Kilcooley in
the County Tipperary; went off in a blue regimental watch
coat, white jacket, white waistcoat, leather breeches, and
a round hat. Clonmel, Sept. 8.

Last Saturday our assizes ended, at which the following
persons were tried and found guilty, viz. Thomas DORCEY,
for stealing a horse, value 5?. from off the lands of
Newtown, the property of John ALLEN, to be executed on
Saturday the 20th instant. Arthur RADCLIFF, for uttering
base coin, to be publickly whipped two market days (the
13th and 20th instant) and confined three years. William
KEATING, for breaking into and robbing the shop of Mr. Wm.
THOMPSON, watchmaker, of a silver watch and sundry articles
of plate, (found guilty of the same to the value of
4?.11d.) to be put to hard labour for seven years. Richard
BYRNE, for stealing money out of the warehouse of mss.
Terence and Pierce DOYLE, in Carrick-on-Suir, to be put to
hard labour for three years. Mary PALMER, also for felony,
to be confined three years. Edmund CRANLY, for an assault,
fined 10?. and to be imprisoned four months. Edmund TIERNY,
for breaking windows, fined 6d. and to be imprisoned six
months.

At the above assizes, on Friday last, came on before the
hon. baron HAMILTON, the trials of Andrew GRAHAM, esq;
inspector of excise, mess. Henry O'HARA, William HAMILTON,
and Hugh LYNAM, revenue officers, for the murder of Hugh
WAXTED, when in the execution of their duty at the town of
Newport, in the county of Tipperary; when, after a tedious
and severe prosecution, they were honorably acquitted.
Married. Mr. Ambrose BLAKE, of Lisduff, to miss. Catherine
RYAN, of Urlingford.

October  2d - October  6, 1783
Clonmel Oct 6
Died a few days ago in Dublin, Mr. Edward McALLISTER,
attorney, of Feathard.

January 12 - January 15, 1784
Whereas Margaret LAUGHNANE, my Wife, has turned out
contrary in the duty of a Wife, by running me in debt in
many places, I now therefore caution the Publick from
crediting her any more on my account, for that I am
resolved to pay no debts she shall contract for the future.
Tipperary Jan. 15, 1783. STEPHEN DOWDAL.

April 5- April 8, 1784
CLONMEL, April 8.
Committed to jail, the 2d Inst. by John Lapp JUDKIN, esq; -
Thomas SPEIGHT, charged on oath with being suspected of
feloniously taking, from the lands of Gortmore, near
Cashel, on the night of 17 December, last, two milch cows,
value 1 3l. Sterling, the property of Michael DUGGAN.

Last Saturday was married, in Waterford, Meade HOBSON, esq;
to the amiable Miss JONES, with a very considerable
fortune.

We hereby give notice to all Prosecutors and other Persons
concerned, that we will surrender ourselves Prisoners to
the Sheriff of the County of Tipperary, on or before the
17th Day of April next, to answer any Charge that may be
exhibited against us, for the Murder of Michael BEARY.
Arthur CONNEL
William TREMELLS
George CASEY.
March 20, 1784

June 10- June 14, 1784
CLONMEL, June 14.
Committed to jail the 12th inst. by Hugh MASSEY, esq; -
Thomas  DOUGHING, charged on suspicion with feloniously
killing on the night of the 1st inst. two wedders, and
taking away part of the fat and wool, the property of
Godfrey TAYLOR of Noan, esq.

December 6 - December 9, 1784
CLONMEL Dec. 9.
Committed to jail, the 7th inst. by Richard COX, esq;
Catherine RYAN, charged on oath with feloniously taking and
carrying away from the house of Miss Catherine POWER of
Carrick, On the 3D inst. one silver cream-ewer, and sixteen
silver tea spoons, value two pounds ster, -

The 8th inst. by John HAMILTON LANE esq.;
Thomas MARTAIN, charged with feloniously stealing a pig
from James GLENNAN ? of Roscrea.

A CALL to the Benevolent.
Mrs. Henrietta DEMPSEY, Widow of Mr. DEMPSEY, Uppolsterer,
lies at this instant, in Clonmel, loaded with accumulated
distress; deprived of her own, and six helpless Children's
support, by the late loss of her Husband, whose industry
had, till now, kept her above the necessity of publick
application, painful to her many other Feelings, with
Heart-felt Sorrow she was disabled from her attendance on,
and doing the lst office to her departing ? Husband, being
at that time, confined to her Lying-in Bed, from he? effect
of which she is now barely recovering.
Such good persons, as can feel for such complicated
affliction, are requited to send their Benefactions to the
Rev. Doctor MOORE, or the Rev. Mr. BACON. Clonmel  Nov. 22,
1784.

Committed to jail, the 8th inst. by the worshipful Richard
MOORE, esq; moyer, John QUONY, and John SWEENY, charged on
oath with breaking open the mill of James MORRIS of Drith,
and the malt-house of John CASHEL of Thurles, and
feloniously taking therbot, forty-two stone of malt, value
two pounds, six shillings, ster. -

The 11th inst. by the same magistrate, Margaret HIGGINS,
and Ann RYAN charged on oath with feloniously stealing from
the shop of John WALIHE, of Clonmel, one piece of linen,
value two pounds fourteen shillings, ster.

January 12 - January 15, 1784
CLONMEL, Jan 15, 1784
Died last Sunday night at Grove, Mr. Henry KICKHAM.

Mar 29 - Apr 1st, 1784
CLONMEL April 1
Last Tuesday night the house of doctor MEAGHER, in the east
suburbs of this town, was entered by some villains, who
broke in at a back door, and rifled the house of plate,
linen, and other articles to a considerable amount (the
doctor being from home) a diligent search and pursuit was
made by several gentlemen, and about two o'clock yesterday,
one of the villains, named John SEXTON, was apprehended in
Carrick, with a watch, and several articles of plate in his
possession, being part of the plunder taken the preceeding
night - Sexton had formerly lived as servant with the
doctor.

April 1 - Apr 5, 1784
Clonmel Apr 5
Died a few days ago, at Lettyville, in this county, John
GREEN esq.

May 13 - May 17, 1784
Hereby Caution the Public, not to take my ** Note in any
Payment from Henry SMITH of Lismore, as I was drunk and
received no Value when I passed it to his Son Robert.
Cappoquin
May 2, 1785 [sic]

July 19 -  July 22, 1784
CLONMEL July 19
Died Saturday last, sincerely regretted, the wife of Mr.
John MURPHY, of this town, chandler.

July 22 - July 26, 1784
County Tipperary
WHEREAS I stand indicted for the Murder of Mathew SHANAHAN,
of Burrosoleigh, in said County, Cooper, and as I intend
standing Trial for the same, at the next General Assizes
and General Gaol Delivery, to be held at Clonmel, for said
County, of which all Persons concerned are to take notice;
and especially my Prosecutrix, Mary SHANAHAN, Dated this
26th of July, 1784.
WILLIAM STAPLETON

May 30 - June 2d, 1785
CLONMEL, June 2.
Yesterday was executed, pursuant to his sentence at our
last assizes, Patrick NUGENT, for killing two sheep, with
an Intent to steal the carcasses, the property of Mr. Darby
SCULLY: -

John LYONS, and Mary CLEARY, who were to have been executed
at the same time, received a respi** from his grace the
lord lieutenant, until further order.

Married, on Sunday the 29th instant at Fish*oyne, John
CARDEN, esq; late lieutenant in the 36th regiment, to Miss
GRIFFITH, of Forres*, in the county of Tipperary.

Clonmel, June 20 (1785)
On Thursday departed this life, at Mount Juliet, the seat
of the right honourable Harriett viscountess Mountgarret
and baroness Kells, daughter of the late and sister of the
present earl of Carrick, and niece to the earl of Shannon.
Her ladyship was born the 11th of August, 1750 (a twin with
the honourable Pierce Butler) and married the 21st of
october, 1768, to the right honourable Edmund viscount
MOUNTGARRET, and baron Kells; by whom and has issue on
daughter, Charlotte, and four sons, Edmund,
Somerset-Hamilton, Henry Thomas and Pierce. - At Eden,
Samuel BENNETT, jun. esq; son of Samuel BENNETT, esq; of
Tipperary, aged 18 years, a young gentleman universally
regretted by all who knew him.

November  21 - November 24, 1785
Yesterday was committed to the county jail, by Edward
COLLINS, esq;- John DWYER, charged on oath, with having
with several other persons, on the 9th of September, last,
entered upon the Lands of Ballynamona, near Goolden in this
county, in the peaceable possession of Michael MULCAHY,
farmer, for several years past, by virtue of a lease,
granted to him of said lands, by Richard KIELY, late of
Lismore, in the county of Waterford, esq; deceased, and
with force and arms, took a forceable and unlawful
possession of said MULCAHY'S house, farm, and the premisses
thereunto belonging, and thereout expelled him to his great
loss and prejudice;- and also with having ransacked said
Mulcahy's house and farm, embezzled and converted to his
own use, and those concerned with him, the crops of hay,
corn, grass, and potatoes, on said lands, to the amount of
260l. ster. and upwards, and likewise cutting down, an
orchard, and several ash trees, on said premisses, and
putting the said MULCAHY, in dread and terror of his life.

Nov 21 - 24, 1785
A RENT ROLL of Part of the Estate of St. Johnstown, in the County of Tipperary,
Property of MATHEW JACOB, Esq; to be sold immediately.
Names of Lands.     Tenants Names.                  Term to run
Moyne,                        Robert SHAW                          FOR 3 Lives
Kilkenay Beg             Tim. and Ed. GUYNON           14 Years.
Part ditto,                    Mich. RYAN & partners          10 Years.
Part ditto,                    Wm. CA*HINE                        10 Years.
Another part do          Jn. HEAD & partners                9 Years.

Proposals will be received by the above named Mathew JACOB,
at St. Johnstown, Clonmel, ** Phineas RIALL, of Clonmel,
and by Richard MILLET OF Ballynonty, Cashel, Esqrs. who
will declare the Purchaser as soon as the value is offered.
Dated Nov. 17, 1785
James Kell*y of St. Johnstown wil shew the Ground.

CLONMEL, April 10.
Married. This day sennight, in Waterford, James ELLIOTT,
esq; to the amiable Miss Shaw, daughter of the late doctor
SHAW, both of this town.

June 1- June 5, 1786
CLONMEL, June 5
We have the pleasure of informing the public, that Michael
RYAN, who was one of the five men, lately apprehended, and
taken up by the mayor, on suspicion, is discovered and
found to be an old offender, and that a committol a day or
two ago, was lodged against him, for robbing the house of
John FOGARTY, of Ballioughter, in this, county, in the
month of February, 1785, of cash and several articles; and
also, strongly suspected of being concerned in robbing the
house of Edmond RYAN, of Ballioughter, aforesaid, of nine
guineas.

June 12-15, 1786
CLONMEL June 15
Died last Sunday at Rathkenny, near Fethard, Mrs. MASSEY.

June 6 - June 15, 1786
CLONMEL, June 19.
Committed to jail, the 10th inst. by Thomas GORDON, esq;
mayor,- Tobias STAPLETON, charged with having on the 25th
February last, violently assaulted Robert B*SSE*T, of
Carrick, by giving him blows, with several unlawful
weapons, by which he had his arm broke, and different
wounds, in many other parts of his body:

June 22 - June 26, 1786
CLONMEL June 26
Wednesday last, Thomas HENEY, alias captai* SLEDGER, one of
the persons concerned in the murder of Ambrose POWER, of
Barretstown, in this county, esq; was brought up to the
court of king's bench, Dublin, and received sentence of
death, to be executed in this county, on Saturday, the 1st
of July next.

September 7 - September 11, 1786
CLONMEL, September 11
Committed to our County Jail, the 8th inst. by Samuel
ALLEYN, Esq;- Catherine MARNANE, charged on oath, with
having on the night of the 7th inst. feloniously stolen
several articles of wearing Apparel, value Twenty
Shillings, out of his Garden, which were found in her
possession and Custody.

Same day, by John Lapp JUDKIN, Esq;-
John FITZPATRICK, charged on oath, with having assembled in
a riotous and tumultuous manner, on the Lands of Killoke,
on the 28th of July, last, with others to the number of
Sixty and upwards, assaulting and wounding Michael
McNEMARA, and robbing him of Fire Arms.

Same day, by Robert RYVES, Esq;_
John O'FLAHERTY, (a Captain of the White or Right Boys, as
he calls himself) Thomas HIFFERNAN, Denis DUGGAN, Connor
RYAN, Patrick DWYER, and Connor RYAN, charged on oath, with
having on the 23rd July, last with others, to the number of
Five Hundred and upwards, assembled at Mocarky, on the
Ground of John MANNIN, Gent, for the purpose of swearing
the Parish, to act by their, the White Boys Laws, and their
Regulations, respecting the Tythes, and Dues, of the
different Clergy, and there striking said MANNIN, by giving
him, six cuts on the Head, severely wounding him, in the
left Arm, by the firing of a Gun, which was done with an
intent, feloniously to kill, wound or to maim him, and
obliged him and his Friends, who were with him, to swear
several unlawful oaths, respecting their Regulation, and
requiring him to assume a Title or Command amongst them,
and as such, to go at their Head, to swear other Parishes,-
and at the same time, feloniously took and carried away,
from said MANNIN, and his Friends, Eight Guns, One Pistol,
and a Silver hilted Sword, value Eight Pounds, Sterling,
and upwards, and likewise forced him, to take an oath, not
to prosecute them.

The same day, by a Transmit Warrant, from Thomas
CHATTERTON, Esq; Clerk of the Crown for the County of
Waterford,- James FITZGERALD, otherwise called KELLY, and
Thomas HENNESY, otherwise called MAGRATH, charged with a
Burglary and Felony, by them committed, in the Co. of
Tipperary. The 10th inst. by John HEAD, Esq;_ James *acy,
Daniel RYAN, John CONNOR, and Elizabeth CONNOR, charged on
oath, with feloniously stealing Checker and Bandle Linen,
value One Pound, Nineteen Shillings, and Four Pence,
Sterling.-

Hugh MURRAY, for stealing a Mare, value 10l. the Property
of Robert SCOTT, of Cashel._ Laurence WHELAN, for having
Wool in his Possession, suspected to be stolen, from Hugh
MINCHIN, Esq.- Connor HAYES, for stealing Two Lambs, the
Property of William HANLEY and Denis RYAN.

December 14 - December 18, 1786
CLONMEL, December 18
Married. Last Thursday, at the Quaker's Meeting-House, Mr.
Joseph STRANGMAN, of Waterford, to Miss Rebecca GRUBB,
daughter of Mr. Joseph GRUBB, late of this town.- Same day,
Mr. Robert WILKINSON, sadler, to Miss Catherine CONSTABLE,
daughter of Mr. Robert CONSTABLE.

December 18 - January 1st, 1787
CLONMEL, January 1.
Committed, to our County Jail, by the Worshipful Nathaniel
MITCHELL, Esq; Mayor-

Jeremiah MURPHY, charged by information, sworn before
Neptune BLOOD, Esq; one of his Majesty's Justices of the
peace, for the county of Clare, and by a mandate, on a
warrant to the said information, from Edward COLLINS, Esq;
for that having feloniously stolen from off the lands of
Mount Rice, in the county of Clare, four cows, the property
of James O'SULLIVAN, of the city of Limerick, Merchant.

The 31st ult. by Richard COX, Esq; Walter DUGGAN, and James
DUGGAN, charged on oath, with being strongly suspected of
stealing three sheep, from off the lands of Creg, the
property of Thomas LALOR, Esq.

February 1 - February 5, 1787
CLONMEL, February 5.
Committed, to our county jail, on the 2d inst. by James
Archer BUTLER, Esq;- Patrick KEEFE, butcher, charged on
oath with stealing five ewes, off the Lands of Knocklofty,
the property of John BUTLER.

The 3d inst. by Oliver LATHAM,
Esq; Deputy Mayor of Cashel- Michael DAWSON, Michael
CONNOLLY and Margaret CONNOLLY alias DAWSON his wife, who
stand indicted in the Crown Office of the county, with
having on the 28th Day of July 1st, feloniously assaulted
Michael M'NAMARA, at Kilcoke, and with having taken from
him One Gun and Three Pistols, the property of the Rev
Patrick HARE.

The 19th ult. by Oliver LATHAM, Esq; Deputy Mayor of
Cashel.- John RYAN otherwise BEHOL ?, charged on oath with
stealing a Cow the property of Thomas RYAN, of Tipperary,
Esq. MARRIAGE. Nicholas HAMMERTON, of this county, Esq; to
Miss TILDALL, only daughter of Thomas TILDALL, Esq; of
French street, Dublin.

February 22 - February 26, 1787
CLONMEL, February 26.
Committed, to our County Jail, the 21st inst. by the Rev.
Patrick HARE_ William FINN, of Cashel, shop-keeper, charged
on oath, with having, on Friday, the 16th inst. assaulted
and beat Thomas BURROWS, of his Majesty's 9th regiment of
dragoons, and of threatening to take away his life, as
being a soldier in disguise, and a spy to the Right Hon.
the Earl of CARHAMPTON.

The 24th inst. by Mathew EVANS, Esq;-
William FARRELL, late of Killbog, farmer, charged on oath,
with having in his possession an ash tree, the property of
the Righ Hon. Pierie (or Pierse), Lord Baron Cahir, which
was feloniously cut on the night of the 22d inst.

I DO hearby caution the Public, from hiring, or otherwise
employing, Connelius RYAN, Servant, who lived with me for
about Two Months, when I discharged him, for Drunkenness,
and other Misdemeanors. But he has since come to my House,
in my Absence, and feloniously stole thereout, One Pair of
Boots and Spurs, my Property.
EDWARD BAKER.
Patrick's Well, Feb. 25, 1787

The Public are informed, the we, Maurice and William LOOBY,
passed Two Notes, in the Year 1786, to James KEILY, Wheel
Wright, for which we received no Value, and are determined
not to pay them. Clonmel, Feb. 16, 1787

CLONMEL GAZETTE
May 17 - May 21st, 1787 Committed. To our
County Jail, the 10th inst. by Nathaniel MITCHELL, Esq;
Mayor- Michael MURPHY, charged, on oath, with feloniously
breaking open a box, in the house of Richard MORRISY, with
whom the said MURPHY lived as a servant, and thereout
taking three guineas in gold, one guinea and a half in
silver, and a silk handkerchief, the property of the above
MORRISY.

The 14th inst. by Charles TUCKEY, Esq;- Patrick FITZGIBBON,
charged on oath, with aiding and assisting James
FITZGIBBON, and John HALLINAN (a man of no certain place of
residence) ** feloniously stealing, from off the Lands of
Drumoe, one lined, black cow, and one red and white cow,
value twelve pounds sterl. the property of Michael MAGRATH,
of Drumroe, aforesaid.

The 18th, inst. by Richard MOORE, ESQ;- John CONNELLY,
bellman, charged on oath, with being strongly suspected,
for burglariously breaking open the warehouse door of Mr.
John BUTLER, of this town, and thereout feloniously
stealing, and carrying away, eight bundles of rod iron,
value ten shillings a bundle, the property of said Mr.
BUTLER. DIED. Last Tuesday evening, at his seat at
Doneraile, co. Cork, most sincerely lamented, the Right
Honourable Lord Viscount Doneraile. His death was
occasioned by the bursting of a blood vessel. He was a
Nobleman steady and sincere in his friendships, unbounded
in hospitality, and his good nature endeared him to all his
acquaintance; he was adored by his domestics as the kindest
of masters- from his great indulgence to a numerous
tenantry, and readiness to alleviate the wants of the poor
around him, we may justly say his feelings were always
awake to the noblest dictates of the mind- relieving the
distressd. He is succeeded in his title and estate by the
Hon. Hayes St. Leger (now Lord Viscount Doneraile, his
eldest son.

June 28-July 2, 1787
CLONMEL July 2.
Married. At Kilmore, on Saturday, the 23d ult. John Thomas
MEDLYCOTT, of Mayfield, co. Waterford, Esq; to Miss
LOCKWOOD, dau. of William LOCKWOOD, of Clarahan, co.
Tipperary, Esq.

Committed. To our County Jail, the 16th ult. by Robert
NICHOLSON, Esq; Andrew HENEBERY, of Carrick-on-Suir,
charged on Oath, with assaulting John CASEY of said town,
on the 15th of June last, after which he went to said
CASEY'S house, burglariously broke open the door thereof,
with a sledge, (as is supposed) broke the window, and
attacked said house three different times, on the above
night, to the terror and dread of the said CASEY and his
family.-

The 28th, by Robert NICHOLSON, Esq; a man who called
himself Laurence MURPHY, taken on suspicion of robbing some
person lately, having been seen early on the 28th crossing
the bridge of Carrick, from the County of Waterford, with a
black mare, much tired, and riding her in a halter, without
a saddle.- On being examined, he gave a very contradictory
account of himself: he knew nobody, said he lived always
under Col. DEANE, in the County Wexford. He had in his
pocket, eight guineas and a half, and a turnpike ticket of
Nine Mile House, dated 27th June: says he is a dealer.-

The 29th, by Robert RYVES, Esq;
John MORONY, charged on oath (before William CHADWICK Esq;)
with having on the 29th, of October last, with divers other
persons then assembled riotously, and feloniously taking
away, a black colt, value ten pounds sterling, the property
of William BARRAGRY, of Tipperary, and beating and
assaulting the said BARRAGRY, obliged him to quit his
habitation, (near the village of Drum) and forcing him to
take an oath, not to discover the above transaction-
The 30th, by John POWER, Esq; Thomas KEATING, of Loughkent,
farmer, charged on the oath of Margaret MORR*SSY, spinster,
with being aiding and assisting, in committing a rape on
her body, on or about the 29th of April last.

October 29 - November 1st, 1787
CLONMEL. Nov. 1,
Died, Last Tuesday, at Tipperary, Mr. Denis HILL, shopkeeper.

November 29 - December 3, 1787
CLONMEL, Dec.3,
Committed, to our County Jail, on the 24th ult. by Samuel
BRADSHAW, Esq;- John BLAKE, of Ballyvirane, in this county,
charged by information on oath, with having, on the night
of Sunday, the 18th ult. feloniously stolen, from off the
Lands of Greenane, in the said county, eleven sheep, the
property of Mr. Henry SMITHWICK, of Tipperary, value seven
pounds, sterling, and with having offered to sell them, to
Michael BREEN, of Ballysheedy, (?) in whose custody five of
said sheep were found, on the 22d ult. and who has proved,
that he bought the same from the aforesaid John BLAKE.

- The said John BLAKE stands indicted in the Crown-office
of said county *****ously assembling, with others, and
assaulting Denis CAHILL, at Ballyvirane, on the 4th day of
March 1772.

- And also; indicted for forcibly expelling Henry EDGAR ?
out of the possession of a messuage, at Ballyviran, on the
6th day of March 1776

- And also, indicted for assaulting Michael RYAN, on the
said 6th day of March; at Ballyvirane

- And also, indicted for assaulting Silvester GREEN, at
Ballyvirane, on the 27th day of January, 1779- And also
indicted for the murder of Bridget RYAN, at Clashequirk,
(?) on the 20th day of December, 1779

- And also, indicted for feloniously stealing, four sheep,
the property of Michael GREEN at Ballybeggane, on the 16th
day of December, 1779.

- And also, indicted for feloniously setting fire to, and
consuming a house of Edmond CLEARY, at Ballyvirane, on the
28th day of January, 1781

- And also indicted for falsely imprisoning John CLEARY,
same day and place. - And also, indicted for the murder of
William SHORT, at Tipperary, on the 15th day of Sept. 1785.

- And also, indicted for feloniously stealing four ____, at
Gortavohir, on the 21st day of July, 1786

- And also, indicted for feloniously stealing one brown
cow, at Lacken, on the 22d day of Dec. 1786, the property
of Thomas TOBIN.

- And also, indicted in the Peace office, of said county,
for forcibly taking the possession of a messuage, at
Ballyvirane, from Henry EDGAR, on the 25th day of March,
1776. He was apprehended, and conducted to jail, by a
detachment of the Sub-constables of Kilneniana District.

December 3 - December 6, 1787
CLONMEL, Dec. 6.
BIRTH. Last Friday, the Lady of the Hon. Col. SOUTHWELL of
a daughter.

On the Apprehending of Denis KEEFFE, on the 2d Inst. there
was found on him, One Brass Barrel Pistol, London made,
Silver, carved Hilt, Man's Face, and Brass-mounted, a
Powder Horn, Bullet Mould, and Ammunition, &c. by Martin
HACKET, of Fethard, Sub-Constable, who will give them to
any Person, Proving Property, and paying the necessary
Expences.

This is to Caution the Public against crediting Anne RYAN,
otherwise MEAGHER, on my Account, as I am determined not to
pay any Debt she may contract. Dated, Knockinary,
Dec. 3, 1787.
                 his
MATHEW X RYAN,
             Mark.

December 6 - 10, 1787
CLONMEL, Dec. 10.
On Sunday night, the 2d inst. the Bingley, from
Newfoundland, for Waterford, with 160 passengers, put into
the river Shannon.

Died. Last thursday night, in cashel, mrs. Fitzgerald, wife
of the rev. Richard FITZGERALD.-

Committed, to our County Jail, the 6th inst. by Oliver
LATHAM, Esq; Deputy Mayor of Cashel,- Stephen RIORDAN,
Laurence PURCELL, and Philip FLOOD, charged, by the
information of Joseph REALY, of Burrisoleigh, Police
Constable, of the District of Kilnemana, with having, on
the 4th inst. in a riotous manner, armed with a gun and
sword, dragged and pulled, the said Joseph REALY, in a
desperate manner, made a prisoner of him, without producing
any authority, and robbed him of his gun, value one pound
sterling. They were apprehended, and conducted to jail, by
the Chief and Sub-constables of the District of Kilnemana,
aforesaid-

On the 7th inst. by Matt. EVANS, Esq;-
Honora CALLAGHAN (a woman of no certain place of residence)
charged on oath, of being suspected to have feloniously
stolen, taken and carried away, one piece of bandle cloth,
the property of John CONOLLY, of Caher, in this county, on
Friday, the 7th inst. She was apprehended and conducted to
jail by the Sub-constables of the District of Iffa and Offa
West.

The Dwelling House, Tan Yard, Offices, and Garden, late the
Property of Mr. James PURCELL, deceased, to be immediately
Let, or the Interest Sold, by Mr. John BRAY, Thurles. Dec.
6, 1787.

December 13 - December 17, 1787
CLONMEL, December 17,
Committed, to our County Jail, the 12th inst. by Nathaniel
MITCHELL, Esq;- Michael LYONS, of Kilsheelan, in this
county, labourer, for that he, about eleven o'clock, on the
night of the 5th of November, last, burglariously and
feloniously, forced open the door of the dwelling house of
Honora DONOVAN, and threw her on the floor, and with one
hand caught her by the throat, and forcibly and
feloniously, committed a rape on the body of the said
Honora DONOVAN. He was apprehended, and conducted to jail,
by the Chief and Sub constables of the Eastern District of
Iffa and Offa. On the 15th inst. by the Rev. Charles
TUCKEY, -

Thomas LADRIGANE, of Burn-court, in the county, labourer,
charged, on oath, with being suspected of having cut, stole
and carried away, off the lands of Shanbally, in said
county, one ash tree, value two shillings, sterling, the
property of the Right Hon. Lord LISMORE, and that the top
of said tree was found in his possession; and, also, with
being suspected, at several times, with having feloniously
stolen, taken and carried away, large quantities of fruit,
out of the said Right Hon. Lord LISMORE'S garden, to which
felony he has since confessed. He was apprehended, and
conducted to jail, by the Sub constables of the Western
District of Iffa and Offa.

It is reported that I have resigned my claims to the house
in Jail Street, in which John TENNISON Esq. lives and
Demised to me, by the late Richard SHAW. I now inform the
Public, that I have not resigned it, and caution them, not
to credit such Report, as I intend fyling a Bill against
the Administrator, for the recovery of my right.
Balinhover, Nov 27, 1787
Rebecca SHAW

December 20 - December 24, 1787
CLONMEL, Dec. 24.

DIED. Yesterday morning, in an advanced age, at his house,
in Jail-street, John PENNEFATHER. Esq.

December 27 - December 31, 1787
CLONMEL Dec 31
Committed, to our County Jail, the 24th inst. by Edward
COLLINS, Esq; Mayor of Clonmel, - William FOGARTY, who
stands charged by information on oath, with having
feloniously taken from the person of Mary STAPLETON, on the
highway, a blue cloak, a white cloak, a silk handkerchief,
two ribbands, a cambrick cap, a new pocket, together with
ten shillings and four pence half penny in cash.

On the 27th inst. by ditto,-
John KELLY, charged, by information on oath, with having,
on the night of the 26th inst. feloniously and
burglariously, broke open, and entered the dwelling house
of John MAHONY, the elder, of the West Suburbs of Clonmel,
with an intent to commit a rape on the body of Elenor
MAHONY. He was apprehended, and conducted to Jail, by the
Constable of the Western District of Iffa and Offa.

On the 25th inst. by ditto,-
John KEATING and Edmond DWYER, charged, by information on
oath, with having burglariously broke open, and entered the
dwelling house of William ENGLISH, of George's Town, on the
night of the 16th November, last, with an intent to commit
a felony.

On the 28th inst. by Robert RYVES, Esq;-
William MEAGHER, butcher, and Simon CORM*CK, hatter, both
of Thurles, in this county, charged, by the informations of
Robert HEMPILL, servant to the Rev. Thomas Bourke DUNLEAVY,
and the said Thomas Bourke DUNLEAVY, with having, on the
night of the 10th inst. about the hour of ten o'clock,
riotously assembled, and assaulted the said Robert HEMPILL
and also with assaulting the said Thomas Bourke DUNLEAVY,
cutting and desperately wounding him, having lain in wait
for the purpose, and that they are of a party of vicious,
wicked, and disorderly persons, who make a practice of
lying in wait, in order to beat and _____ indiscriminately,
any person they meet; and that, from the severity of the
wounds and bruises, received on the head of the said Thomas
Bourke DUNLEAVY, and the great effusion of his blood, his
life is much endangered: They also stand indicted, in the
Peace Office, of this county, for forcibly and feloniously
taking possession of a house and tenement, in Thurles.

MARRIED. Last Friday, Mr. John SILLITO, of this town,
Merchant, to the amiable Miss BRISCOE, of Bleachville,
county Kilkenny.

source: Library of Congress film of Clonmel Gazette issues