JAMES RYAN'S

COMMONPLACE BOOK

- "A Carrickman's Diary" -

1787 - 1809

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[prefacing sheet] My Will, concerning this book, and another memorandum or commonplace book, are to be found in the latter end of the other. James Ryan By said Will it became my property, being a Resident at the time of his Decease; how disposed of will be seen in [ Ms.] Page 263 of this Book. Wm. Hayes

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[ Ms. page 1 ] ACCIDENTS 1787 This day (15th Nov. 1787) one of Cornelius Ryan's Boats was wrecked against the Bridge and of 7 men which were in her 3 were unfortunately drowned - Viz. - Thomas Woods, John Ryan and Martin Quin! I was, at the time, taking a walk with Joe Hearn and Phil Higgins, and upon our return found the town in great confusion! John Ryan was found at Clonmore the 10th December; Thomas Woods at Mount Bolton the 21st. 'Tis remarkable that he had his hat and wig on when found! 1788 Sunday April the 6th 1788 Thomas Byrne of Lough Street, publican, was killed by a fall from his horse; at Ballyrichard, about 11 o'clock at night, as he was returning from a Funeral in the Country. Thomas Butler Esq. (Mrs. Jephson's Brother) was killed at Clonmell by an officer, Gadley[?], the 28th May 1788. Michael Magrath's Wife who was married the middle of November last, was brought to bed the latter end of May 1788 - being about 3 months sooner than the common run! Michael Forrestal (Gardener) had his leg mangled in the Market on Saturday the 28th June 1788. 'Tis thought he will die of it, having lost much Blood! Thomas Conners, Car-man, in coming from the Fair of Eniscorthy, and lying on the top of a load which was overturned, was killed on the spot, 4th July 1788.SEE 50[?] ********** [ Ms. page 2 ] SHIP 1787 This day (27th Sept. 1787) a Brig of Mr. Cardiff's from Dublin arrived at Mr. Hays's Quay, being the first that ever came up here: the 13th of October she ran ashore upon a sandbank below Mr. Sausse's new Ware-house, in attempting to go down the river, laden with Timber. where she 'till the 27th. ( ) after taking out 12 or 13 Ton of her load she floated, but in endeavouring to get down, she struck upon a Rock, and could not be got off; in the evening it was discovered she sprung a Lake, and filled with water in spite of all they could do with the Pumps, which were worked with unremitting assuidity! Here she lay with the water getting

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over her gunwales every Tide, at High-Water, 'till the 11th Nov. when after taking out all her Cargo, she was canted on her starboard side, and the Lake stopped; and the next tide she floated, and was got off, and laid on the Strand and repaired, and on Sunday the 2nd December she went off down the River with her Cargo with all her sails sett. I wish her safe ( ). She is called the Matthew: Burthen 130 tons. 1789 A Brig belonging to Messrs. Sausse & Co. arrived beginning of June 1789 off Mr. Hayes's quay. She was lately bought by Mr. Sausse, in Dublin; name MARY OF DUBLIN; Burthen about 120 Tons. ********** [ Ms. page 3 ] 1791 The MARY arrived in Carrick on Tuesday the 7th of June 1791 in Ballast from Waterford, where she lay this good while, having been under Repair there since her being Stranded at Tramore; her repairs, 'tis said, cost over £400. She came to Carrick under the command of Captain Joe Dwyer, but the command was shortly after taken from him. Another Brig arrived here the 29th of October 1791 with Bark from England, for Mr. Terence Doyle. She lay in our Harbour 'till the 8th of Nov. which day the Mary was also ready to sail for Bordeaux with Wheat, for Messrs. Sausse, but was too deeply laden to get below the Bar, it being only the very beginning of a Spring-tide. A sloop just arrived same week direct from Liverpool with Coal to Messrs. Spencer: Price 3/9 per Barrel. N.B.: The above were the first two Briggs that ever met in our Harbour. Perhaps in 50 years more the Number may be doubled or trebled! 1793 May 23rd 1793 there were in the Harbour one Brig and 1 Sloop, and the 10th of July following 3 Briggs! SICK POOR 1795 Subscription for the relief of the Sick Poor opened on Monday the 2nd of March 1795. The amount of the Subscription by the Gentlemen then present was 104 Guineas. VER.132

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********** [ Ms. page 4 ] MARRIAGES 1787 Jan. 15th 1787 Mr. Redmond Magrath was married to Miss Fling daughter of Mr. Daniel Fling of Rathgormack. The 14th Feb. Mr. John Purcell Jun. was married. June the 10th Dr. Younge was married to Miss English, Post-Post-mistress of Carrick; a Match greatly admired! The Dr. is only 75 Years old & the Lady about 45. The 12th again the Doctor and his Lady married again a second time; the first being scarce according to Law, they having been first married by her Sister Mrs. Shaw -- Mrs. Shaw! Aye Mrs. Shaw, ha, ha, ha! The second Marriage was performed by Mr. Herbert in the presence of Dr. Ryan and Mr. Charles Holliday. The lady began to be stale but she is now YOUNGE. (1787) Some time in November this year Mr. Kennedy, Sub-constable, was married to Mrs. Ryan, Widow of James Ryan; she had but 10 Children by the former Husband, and he 3 step-children by his former Wife, and these 10 making in all but 13 step-children! 'Tis remarkable his 2 Wives were the Widows of 2 Men that were killed! Michael Magrath was married to a natural daughter of Nicholas Power Esq. of Tiboraughny the 19th November. They eloped together some days before. God speed the Plow! 1788 Thomas Philips Jun. was married to the Widow Ryan (Pegg Mahony) the 7th January 1788. ********** [ Ms. page 5 ] MARRIAGES 1788 Mr. Patrick Power Apothecary married to Miss Cahill on Thursday night the 3rd of April 1788. MAD-DOG. see Poison; [Ms.]Page 18 Maurice Coonan of Sir John's Road was married to the Widow of Richard Prendergast, late of Carrickbeg, on Sunday the 20th July 1788.

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1788 Miss Molly Dalton was married to Mr. Joe Murphy the 23rd July 1788. 1789 Mr. Joe Dalton Jun. married at Cashill the 19th February 1789. Miss Nancy Dalton ('tis said) was privately married (at Waterford) to a Mr. Morisey of Cashill, her Brother's Brother-in-law, about the middle of April 1789. Revd. Mr. D'Arcy refused to have anything to do with the Young Man as he woud not produce a Certificate from his Parish Priest. MAIL 1789 On Sunday the 17th August 1789 the Mail-coach first plied from Waterford to Clonmell; it arrived at Carrick 20 Minutes before five; and sett off in 28 Minutes after for Clonmell; they had 2 Inside Passengers and 2 Outside. MARRIAGE 1789 Matthew Power married to the agreeable Miss Kitty McCullagh on Thursday the 20th of August 1789. ********** [ Ms. page 6 ] DEATHS 1787 Mr. Alexander Clindenin died in his Chair without a Groan! the 23rd January 1787. He left an helpless Wife and 9 Children that know not how to provide a Morsel of Bread, their All depending on him. I have not known any man for so short a time, whose death affected me in so much. A Man he was who knew no Guile, whose Heart was open and sincere; and coud feel most keenly for the Distress of his Neighbours. Gentle Reader, as I have neither room nor ability to recount his many Virtues, say all that was SINCERE, JUST and TRUE, and he was that. May the Lord of his infinite Mercy and Goodness relieve his poor distressed Family! 1787 The widow of Nicholas Woulfe Esq. died early on the morning of the 29th January 1787. Miss Mary Ryan daughter of Mrs. Ryan died the 24th March 1787. She was an example of Piety and Resignation!

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The 25th [March 1787] William Lonergan died. The 28th April [1787] Patrick Coleman died. The 28th or 29th [April 1787] Thomas Power, Cooper died and was buried at Moothill the 30th. May the 2nd [1787] Mr. James Kennedy* died. In him I lost a good Friend! May the Lord reward him for the purity of his Intentions. He was an honest Man indeed -- or in DEED. He was buried next day at Newcastle. *[marginal annotation in modern hand, prob. M.A. Power: Whitestown, near Kill, father to Peter K. married Miss Mary Sausse.] Richard Prendergast of Carrickbegg, Lime-burner, died the 2nd of July [1787] in the Morning. And the same day [2nd July 1787] died James Ryan (Mahony) and Phil Byrne's son of Lough Street. ********** [ Ms. page 7 ] DEATHS 1787 Edmund Power, Tobacconist, and Thomas Fling, Glazier, died the 3rd July 1787. Nicholas Power Esq. of Rathgormuck died, aged 86 Years, the 15th October 1787. The 17th [October 1787] John Prendergast, Joiner, died! 'Tis remarkable this is the third Brother who died this year; the other two having died last June and July! Thos. Woods, Jn. Ryan & Martin Quin: see ACCIDENTS. The Duke of Rutland (Lord Lieutenant of Ireland) died the 24th day of October 1787, and lay in state some days at the great Committee-room of the House of Lords; and conveyed from thence on the 17th of November to the Dorset Yacht to be borne to England for interment. Peace be with him. Mrs. Dalton (wife of Joe Dalton, Miller) died the 4th December 1787.

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Mr. Edmund Kent, Land-lord of the King's Head Inn, died the 7th December 1787. Mr. John Meade Attorney and Notary Public died the 9th December 1787. 1788 Rev. Francis Lane, Parish-priest of Carrick died the 25th of January 1788. He was about 73 Years of Age, and about ( ) Parish Priest of Carrick; he ( ) [check original ms.] ********** [ Ms. page 8 ] FLOOD 1787 On the 13th of November 1787 we had the greatest Flood remembered here for many Years; nay, some people said they never saw it so high. It carried away part of Mr. Terence Doyle's Yard Wall below the new Shambles; and carried off part of the Paddock Wall at Ballydine; and Sir Thomas Osborne's new Bridge which he built across the Suir lately! There are great accounts from other parts of the Country of damage done. 1797 On Friday September the first we had a still greater flood than the above recited one [1787]. At Carrick it ran across Bridge Lane from Cornelius Ryan's Gate; thro' Billy Hayes's, Cornelius Ryan's, James Morresey's and Terence Doyle's houses very rapidly! Much hay was carried down, a great deal of which came from Dove-hill, the property of Mr. Terence Doyle! Part of the Three Bridges and of Cregg Bridge were carried off, and part of Portlaw and Curraghmore Bridges. The whole was little more than the effects of one night's rain! Severe trial of the Bridge of Carrick, built in 1445, now 352 years old! 1809 Another great flood on Thursday night & Friday the 6th January. Some assert it was higher than in November 1787 above mentioned! Two boats laden with coal and moored near Mr. Rocket's ground were carried into the field, but brought out before the flood fell! ********** [ Ms. page 9 blank ]

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********** [ Ms. page 10 ] RAIN 1787 On Monday the 12th November 1787 ended the wettest season ever remembered this time of Year, it having been almost constantly raining since the middle of October. No potatoes coud be dug, or Wheat sown for the time, nor indeed, much outside work of any kind. 1788 Rained on Sunday the 2nd of November 1788 but no Rain since 26th September till then but the finest Weather ever remembered all the month of October, and Clouds of Dust on the Roads. Great difference between these two seasons! 1789 May-Eve 1789 was the wettest day ever remembered at that time of Year; and May Day so wet and cold that the old Custom of Kicking the Ball was left off for the first time in the Memory of Man! RATS To kill Rats: pound some quick lime, and mix it with Oatmeal and coarse Sugar; lay where they haunt; set water near it, for after they eat of it they will drink 'till they burst, and those that don't will be apt to leave the house. 1799 Rain from the first week in July 'till the last day of August (both days inclusive) so that the harvest looked very bad. Fine the 1st September and for some time. ********** [ Ms. page 11 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 12 ] SUICIDE 1787 Mrs. Barron, Wife of Mr. Francis Barron hung herself the 4th July 1787. She was for some time out of her Reason and much addicted to the use of Spirits, but was this day remarkable sober! She was buried privately in the Churchyard at night but next morning a great concourse of People assembled and said they would have her up again; but there was a Parley made 'till next night, when she was carried home again, and disposed of some other way, which remains a Secret.

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SCURVY To cure the Scurvy: put ¼ lb. Cream of Tartar and ¼ lb. Sulphur into a jar, and pour thereon 2 quarts boiling water, and shake it well for a day; then take ½ Pint in he Morning fasting if an Adult, and at night going to bed, if not disagreeable. SUICIDE 1788 Matthew Dee (a young Boy about 16 or 17 Years old apprenticed to a Joiner at Carrickbegg) hung himself the 17th of September 1788 in a new house of John Slattery's. 'Tis thought his Master and he coud not agree; whatever the Master's temper is, the Boy's was naught. 1788 The Town of Carrick-on-Suir was made a survey of Excise in 1788 and Mr. William Roche appointed first Surveyor. He played Hell and the Devil here from the 30th of June 'till the 30th October 1788. ********** [ Ms. page 13 ] SUBSCRIPTION 1800 Opened at the Hotel on Sunday the 16th of February 1800 in order to relieve the poor, the season being very dear: Potatoes being from 4d to 5d per stone, and Meal the same by the Pottle! The Subscription amounted to about £100 tho' half the Town did not attend; but 'tis hoped they will contribute. [footnote: Pottle = a two-quart measure] Second Subscription opened in the latter end of May [1800], and a public Kitchen opened to relieve the Poor with Soup, Porridge etc. Third Subscription opened on Sunday the 8th June [1800], and the Persons present subscribed about 200 guineas. No Potatoes to be had in the Market, but sold in the Country @ 8d per Stone, 14/- per Barrel; and Oats £1.14.0. and 9d per Pottle. Wheat sold at £4.0.0 per Barrel!!! Mr. William Smyth Subscribed 15 Guin. -- AND HIS BROTHER, JUSTICE SMYTH £00.0.0 Last mentioned gave something at last! SUICIDE

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1800 John Mullins (Seaghan na Stucaoi) hung himself the 14th August 1800! Casey (husband of Nell Fling) hung himself the 4th September [1800] i.e. 3 weeks after the former. Redmond Magrath went to Waterford on Sunday December 6th [1800] or the day before, and went to Islandikane to Mr. John Phelan's, where he dined and consented to stay that night, but took occasion to go out and ('tis said) threw himself off the cliff where he perished! He was publickly buried at Carrick on Wednesday the 9th. He shewed some signs of dejection previous to this event, owing to disappointments! Ver. 234 ********** [ Ms. page 14 ] APPOINTMENTS 1787 Rev. Mr. Buckley having been appointed Parish Priest of Dungarvan of death of Rev. Mr. Ryan, left Carrick the 7th February 1787 where he had been since the 10th of March 1781. He was much regretted here by all Ranks of People, and at his departure left many a wet Eye! Rev. Mr. Hearn arrived here the 15th [Feb. 1787] to replace Mr. Buckley as Co-Adjutor to Mr. Lane, and remained here 'till the first of April, and then was removed to Abbeyside near Dungarvan. Rev. Mr. D'Arcy came here the first of April 1787 in Mr. Hearn's place of Co-Adjutor to Mr. Lane, and is likely to succeed Mr. Lane as P.P. of Carrick. If not -- why if not, he's an APRIL FOOL -- that's all. 1787 The Marquis of Buckingham who was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in the room of the Duke of Rutland, who died in the Government, arrived in Dublin the 16th December 1787. Revd. Mr. Smyth appointed to the Livings held by Mr. Younge (who resigned) in November or December 1787. The cause assigned for his losing the Living is that he refused to build a Glebe House at Churchtown, and to reside in the Parish. 1788 Mr. Moulton appointed full Gauger in the Room of Mr. Judge, who died the 11th April 1788.

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********** [ Ms. page 15 ] 1788 Mr. Roche arrived in Carrick the 30th June 1788, having been appointed Surveyor of Excise for this district or Survey; it having been made a New Survey, on account of the Tobacco Business. Mr. John Wilson arrived in Town the 30th October 1788 to take charge of this Survey in the Room of Mr. Roche who was (with the good will of the Carrick People) removed to Galway. Postmaster appointed: see P. Office. 1789 James Greene Esq. appointed Walking Officer (some call him Tide Waiter) in September 1789. He is to see ships laden, and examine Ships & Boats coming to the town etc. etc. 1790 Rev. Mr. Kenna appointed to the care of the Parish of Carrick, on Monday the 19th July 1790 -- being the day the Rev. Mr. D'Arcy was buried. He was not dubbed P.P. Rev. Mr. Conner appointed Co-Adjutor to Mr. Kenna the day of Mr. D'Arcy's Month's-mind. Henry Briscoe Esq. was sworn [Justice] of the Peace for the Counties of Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny, at Summer Assizes in Clonmel 1790. V. 94 ********** [ Ms. page 16 ] EXCURSION 1787 Mr. Francis White, Mr. Joe Hearn and I took a walk the 3rd October 1787 to see La Poer Tower and from thence we rolled down the Hill to Portlaw, where we got some Beef and Cabbage, and a couple of Roast Fowl. We dined as happy as Captain Fireball -- "A Boy and a Bell coming Sir -- where we coud eat like Horses, drink like Fishes, and curse like Devils." Mr. Hearn (like a true honest fellow) paid the Bill, and away we went, but we got some Rain e're we reached home, and some Punch when we DID reach home, so we were WET on both sides. [footnote: La Poer Tower = "Curraghmore Steeple"; further info. elsehwere within

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manuscript; also Ryland's History of Waterford & Herbert's "Retrospections"] [footnote: check Captain Fireball etc.] 1788 We took another jaunt to Waterford on Wednesday the 16th January 1788. We left Mr. White's House 10 minutes before 9 and arrived at Portlaw 10 Minutes after 11, and having eat our Breakfast, we set out at a quarter after 12 and arrived in Waterford a quarter before 4. We set up at Mr. Thompson's at the Royal Oak where we staid 'till a ½ after 11 on Friday following and then set out for Carrick, but the walk was not so fine as going down, for the Frost which we had at going thawed, and Wind in our Teeth very high. We reached Portlaw at 3 and dined there, left at 5 and arrived at home at half after 7 o'clock. Messrs. White and Hearn paid ALL at the Inn. ********** [ Ms. page 17 ] EXCURSION 1788 Mr. Joe Hearn and I took a Walk to Portlaw, by Curraghmore, the 13th October 1788. We Breakfasted at Portlaw at Mr. Hearn's expense & set off home at 12 by Curraghmore and just spent 3 Hours on the Road. 1789 On Monday the 10th of August 1789 we went to Portlaw by Curraghmore, Breakfasted at the new Inn there, and set off home a quarter after 11 o'clock. There was a great Fogg in the morning but it proved the warmest day ( ) to come this Season, which was reamrkably wet and cold! We spent 5 Hours on the Road the Heat was so intense. Mr. Hearn paid the Bill. [check original manuscript ( )] 1790 Messrs. Joe Hearn, Francis White, Phil Higgins, Patrick Lynch and I went to Portlaw by Curraghmore. We left Carrick at ½ after 4 and got to Portlaw a little after 8 where we breakfasted and then walked about the Woods, and Leim an Asa, and to Curraghmore, & back again to Portlaw to Dinner where we dined very agreeably at Mr. Hearn's expense -- who paid the Bill both for Breakfast and Dinner which came to 18s.4d. Messrs. White and Higgins insisted that Mr. Lynch and I should pay nothing - but Mr. Hearn threw themselves out. Day very warm! Wednesday 16th June 1790. V. 116 **********

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[ Ms. page 18 ] POLICE 1787 Police Act took place in August 1787. The county of Tipperary was saddled with 7 Chief Constables and 112 Sub-Constables. The pay of the Subs at £24 each will bring an additional Tax on the County of at least the sum of £2,688. And this is the Blessed Fruits of Right - Boying! John Cosgrave was appointed Chief Constable for the Eastern Division of Iffa & Offa. There are 7 or 8 Subs in Carrick. Uniform blue, turned up with Crimson, white Waistcoat, and Breeches, round Hat, with a Plume of black Feathers. [footnote: Right Boys] POISON 1788 For the extirpation of Poison taken into the Human Body, or the bite of a Mad Dog. It is writing Ink, which a short time since Mons. Toussant Navier the King's Physician at Versailles discovered, that mixed with soap-water taken inwardly for Poison, or rubbed on the outward wound of the Bite, did not fail (in any instance when tried) to effect a Cure. Newspaper, June 1788. POST OFFICE 1788 Mr. Will Hutchinson appointed Postmaster in the room of Mr. Younge in November 1788 and the office removed to next door to Mr. Richard Kennedy the 14th or 15th of November. Bad enough it has been kept for some time past. ********** [ Ms. page 19 ] 1788 On Monday the 24th [Nov.] Mr. Hutchinson got Possession of the Post Office, his Commission having arrived by last night's Post, and not 'till then. He moved the Office to New Street. POLICE 1789 At March Assizes 1789 three of the Police Constables of Carrick were broke, one of whom was imprisioned for taking a forcible possession at Baile na Mona in the Parish of Ballyneil, after, and upon the death of Mr. Richard Shaw. POST COACH 1789

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On Monday the 8th of June 1789 the Post Coach between Waterford and Cork began to ply: to go from Waterford to Cork at 4 in the Morning 'till 8 in the Evening. It arrived in Carrick about 25 Minutes after 7 o'clock and set out again at 7. They had one inside Passenger and one outside, and took in one more in Carrick for inside. POLICE 1789 On Tuesday the 9th of June 1789 the Police Constables went to take Possession of a Farm which was overheld by force, and strongly Garrisoned, but were repulsed, and Thomas Leonard of the Carrick division killed. [THOMAS LEONARD; insert footnote with LEONARD gravestone inscription at St. Nicholas (C.of I.) graveyard, Main St., Carrick-on-Suir.] POST OFFICE 1789 A cross Post appointed to receive the Mail for Carrick, at Ballypatrick, began the 7th of July 1789. Procured by Mr. James Sausse. It expedites the arrival of Letters from Dublin considerably. PORPOISE See Phenomenon VER 166 ********** [ Ms. page 20 ] PACKETS 1787 This Year (1787) Packet Boats were established between Waterford and Milford. This business was ('tis allowed) obtained by Lord Tyrone, and is expected to be of great Use and Advantage to the Southern parts of Ireland in general, and to Waterford & its Neighbourhood in particular. PLAYERS 1788 Came to Town in October 1788 and got some great Houses, especially the Benefit Nights. Their names: Messrs. Smithson, Manager -- Mitchell, Murray, Brennan, Kelly, Power, Heney, Hall, McCormick etc. etc. Musick: Messrs. Dunn and Moorhead. PLAISTER Take of Kidney Suet rendered 4 ozs. into which put 2 pennyworth of White Rosin powdered, and 2 pennyworth of Sugar of Lead, and mix them and stir well 'till it cools, and it will be a most excellent healing and drawing Plaister. The Writer

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tryed it on a Wound on the shin which was sore 18 Weeks, and this Plaister healed it in about 10 days! PLAY 1790 The Young Gentlemen of Mrs. Clindenin's Carrick Academy performed the Siege of Damascus to a full House & great Applause the 20th April 1790. Principal Characters: Masters Joe Holliday; Frank Mandeville; Ned Power; Ned Smyth; Val. Smyth; Thomas Neil; Richard Doyle; David Ryan etc. etc. Receipts of the House £16. ********** [ Ms. page 21 ] PLAY 1795 Acted for the benefit of the Sick Poor on Monday night the 19th October 1795, the comic Opera of Love in a Village by Mr. O'Neil's company -- Persons: Messrs. Byrne, O'Neil, Dawson, Rutley, Patten, Duffy, Callen, Miss Knipe, Mrs. Boyton, Mrs. Callen and the Warbling Miss Bret. 1799 On Wednesday night the 4th December was acted at the Carrick Theatre (to a very full house) the Tragedy of Venice Preserved; for Mr. Patrick Lynch's benefit, by some of the Young Men of the Town, with the Farce of the Vintner in the Suds. The characters were allowed to be very well supported by Messers. Tom Power, Morgan Hayes, Pat Hayden, ( ) Cantwell, John White, Henry Withers, John Moore, and Lieutenant Holbrooke; and Belvidera by a Mrs. Stuart. This was the first Play acted at Mr. Lynch's Theatre, and the writer recd. the Cash and Tickets at the door. Mr. Hayes performed the part of Manager. There were 29½ Guineas recd. 6th [December 1799] The Tragedy of Douglas was performed by some of the privates of the Argyle Fencibles with the Farce of Love a la Mode. On Friday 13th [December 1799] the Tragedy of Venice Preserved was performed a second time for the Benefit of Mr. Lynch, and Farce of Virgin Unmasked, with the Interlude of Lady Pertweezel, and Comic Songs by Messrs. Cantwell and Withers, who were severally enchored! ver 194 ********** [ Ms. page 22 ]

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BARM To make artificial Barm or Yeast: Boil Wheat flour on water to the consistency of a thin Jelly, and put the same into an equal quantity of Water impregnated with fixed Air, or into Malt Liquor which is high up in bottle. The put the mixture into a strong Stone Jar loosely* corked, place the same in a moderate heat, and the third day it will be fit to make Bread... Water[?] impregnated with fixed Air become Yeast, & in short, fixed Air is the efficient cause of Fermentation. * may be closely BLACK-BALL To make Black-Ball: Take of Beeswax, Soap and Ivory Black 2 lb. of each; melt the Soap and Wax in a pot, and when melted, sprinkle in the Ivory Black and about a 1/4lb. Gum Arabic finely powdered and mixed with the Ivory; to which add 1 Pint good Ale or Beer and stir it well 'till it becomes well incorporated and smooth; then run it off into Moulds. BLACKING To make liquid Blacking: Take 1 Pint new Milk boiled and skimmed, 4 ozs. Ivory Black, 1 oz. Gum Arabic, 2 ozs. Lump Sugar and ½ Pint Ale, and Shake all the Ingredients very well in a Bottle 'till disolved; and 'twill make a good shining blacking and not soil the Fingers in putting on the Shoes. ********** [ Ms. page 23 ] BANKRUPT 1789 Samuel Skelton shut up shop on Sunday the 19th of October 1788. This was his second or third failure. God help him! He opened on Saturday the 11th of April 1789, having Compounded with his Creditors. 1791 Thomas Clancy had the Statute taken out against him, and obliged to appear before the Commissioners in Dublin the 20th and 21st October and 20th of November 1791. First Statute taken out in Carrick since Adam was a boy! 1793 Hayden and Rivers's bank stopt payment the 24th April 1793!

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BANKS 1797 The Banks of England and Ireland (national) stopped Payment in 1797. And the example followed by the Private Banks throughout both Kingdoms! Great Murmurs of bad times, as in fact they are, and must be when the national Banks stop payment. The Bank of Ireland issued One Guinea and Half Guinea Notes, to add to the Papers already out, and for which no Cash can be had! How it will all end, I am sure I don't know. Time will tell all! BALL 1798 On Tuesday the 15th May 1798 there was a Ball and superb Entertainment given by Thomas McCarthy Jun. at his new house. There were about TWO HUNDRED present, out of 300 asked! the lower, middle and upper floors were all occupied: the lower and upper for Tea, Coffee and dancing, and the middle for SQUELSHING. 'Tis said there was never such a FANDANGO in Carrick before. Plearacha na Ruairceach ! ver 196 ********** [ Ms. page 24 ] QUILLS To dutch, or clarify Quills: Cut off the tops of the Quills and boil them for two Hours, and then dry 'em before the Fire. On taking them out of the water they must be shook very well to get out the Water before they are put to dry. N.B. They must be boiled on a slow Fire. QUAY 1792 A Public quay was began to be made at Carrick on Thursday the 28th June 1792 and for which, and for blasting the Rocks near the Castle, there was a Subscription opened some time since. Mr. James Sausse is the Head, the Heart and Sinews of the undertaking. May his name never be forgotten while there remains any trace of a Quay at Carrick-on-Suir! ********** [ Ms. page 25 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 26 ] INK -- BLACK

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To make black Ink: Take 8 Quarts rain or river Water, to which add 24 ozs. Galls pounded gross, 8 ozs. green Copperas, 8 ozs. Gum Arabic or Lump Sugar, and 4 ozs. Roche Allum. Put all together in a Jugg and stir it every day for 3 or 4 Weeks. A little chalk scraped into it will make it black immediately. RED INK To make red Ink: Boil 3 ozs. Brazil finely powdered in 2 quarts small Beer over aslow fire in a brass skillet, 'till boiled to near the half, then add 2 ozs. of Allum and when the Allum is disolved, strain the Liquor thro' a flannel and bottle it for Use. INK POWDER Take 1 ½ ozs. Galls, ½ oz. Copperas, 1/4 oz. Gum Arabic and 1/4 oz. Roche Allum; all finely powdered; and put into a pint lukewarm Water, and well shook for 5 or 6 days will make choice Ink. N.B. The Copperas should be calcined on a shovel or a Ladle over the fire. MARKING-INK Take 3 ozs. Horse Beans, burn them on a shovel over the fire, and pound them to powder; tie the powder in a piece of Linen, and boil it half an Hour in a Pint of the Juice of Sloes. Bottle it up and stop it close. ********** [ Ms. page 27 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 28 ] CORN PLAISTER Take a small quantity of thick Barm; Oil of Spike; and Bazilicum. Mix and incorporate them very well; spread it on a thin bit of white Leather and apply 3 or 4 Plaisters in as many days. CONSECRATION [no date] Dr. James Lanigan was Consecrated at Kilkenny in the room of the late Dr. Dunn, Bishop of Ossery. There were present 3 Bishops and 72 Priests, and the chapel was so crowded that the Gallery began to give warning of some danger. CLOCK

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[incomplete date] Tuesday the 29th March a new Agreement was made with John Taylor to clean the Town Clock (which is at a stop for some time) & to keep it in order 'till the end of the Year for 2 Guineas, one Guinea to be paid when the Clock is cleaned, and the other at the beginning of the next Year; and to be paid 2 Guineas per Year from thence forward except any Accident thro' the ignorance or bungling of the WINDER (Richard Bromley), which should be charged to the Winder himself. Mr. Taylor cleaned the Clock before, the 12th of February 1789, and was paid 2 Guineas, and agreed (as now) to keep it in order at 2 Guineas per Year, but he neglected coming when sent for. But now it was agreed to give him 2 Guineas for the Time past, he having alleged that he did something to it after the Agreement, i.e. in the Summer of 1789. The Clock was put up 22nd March 1784. ********** [ Ms. page 29 ] CONFIRMATION 1791 Doctor Egan was Confirming in the Chapel of Carrick, the 1st and 2nd of August 1791 -- for the first time these 19 YEARS! COFFEE HOUSE 1793 Opened at Carrick the latter end of May 1793. COMMOTION 1797 For some time past civil commotions have raged very much in the Kingdom between the Parties (in the North) called Defenders and Peep-of-Day Boys, afterwards denominated Orangemen. It proved to be mainly a religious dispute, or at least seemed to be so, for a considerable time, when lo! it turned out (at the end of two or three Years) very much in the Shape of a Spirit of disaffection to the RULING POWERS. It became formidable this year (1797) in so much as that many parts of the Kingdom were PROCLAIMED, and put out of the PEACE, and the consequence was that Military law superseded civil Law, and much dismay and confusion followed: Murders, Conflagrations, Imprisonments, and a long list of WOES ensued! 6th of December [1797] Accounts arrived in Carrick that two Baronies in the County of Waterford were proclaimed! May the Lord avert his anger! 1798 Counties of Tipperary and Kilkenny proclaimed in April 1798! City and County of Dublin proclaimed in May!

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Great rumours here this day (May 26th) that a bloody battle was fought at Carlow last Thursday, and another at Naas. VER. 150 ********** [ Ms. page 30 ] BLESSED INFUSION Take Lime Leaves 2 drachms; Tamarinds ½ oz.; Fennel seeds a ½ a drachm; boil them in a ½ Pint of Water 'till half is consumed; strain out hard and add ½ oz. Salts and the same of Manna to be slowly disolved in the remainder; strain off again, and take one half early in the morning, and the rest half an hour after. BREAD To find the Assize of Bread from any other given Price of Wheat & assize: by Inverse Rule them. As the price is to its weight, so is any other price given, to its weight required. When the middle price of Wheat was 26/9 per Barrel, the Penny white loaf was 6 ozs. Then the Quarter (2 Barrells) with 8 Shillings Baker's Allowance will be 3.1.6. [appended arithmetical calculations] ********** [ Ms. page 31 ] BREIG-CHIABH 1789 Do chaith me dhiom i dhia mairt, an deithmadh la fithchid don miothibh; Aois an Tighearna, seacht ccead deug 7 naoi mbliadhna air cheithre fithchid; 7 dimthig me am ghruaig an tan sin; do bhi me deich mbliadhna 7 da fithchid daois an traith sin 7 dobh e sin an samhra bha fhliucha 7 dobh fhuaire da bhfeaca aon nEch an tan sin beodh! [translation: FALSE HAIR I cast it aside on Tuesday the thirtieth of June, the year of Our Lord, seventeen eight nine; and [from] then [on] I went about in my own hair; I was fifty at the time. And that was the wettest and coldest summer that anyone then alive had seen.] [note that this entry provides the writer's age in 1789; i.e. born 1739] BELLOWS

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1799 On Monday the 9th September there were four Smith's Bellows brought into Carrick from the County of Waterford, by the Upperthird Cavalry. The owners were detected or suspected of making PIKES. BREAD Ten ounces of bran boiled for 15 or 20 minutes in about 2 quarts of water, and then strained off; 7 lbs. of flour wet with this bran-water, when baked produced 12 lbs. 10 ozs. of exceeding good bread -- and 7 lb. of flour baked and prepared in the common way produced only 9 lb. Second experiment: lbs. ozs. 14 lb. of flour done with bran-water - 20 12 bread 14 lb. Do. done the common way - 18 0 2 12 diff. N.B. This experiment was made with flower [sic] fresh from the mill; besides that it was the second day of heating the oven! ********** [ Ms. page 32 ] DROPSY For a Dropsy: dissolve 1 oz. Saltpetre in a Pint cold water, and take a Wine-glass full every morning and evening; when 'tis out repeat it still. Six Ounces cured Jonathan Lane of Corke, as attested by himself in the Newspapers of December 1784. Another, for a Dropsy: Take three handfulls of water-cresses, and four white onions, boiled in three quarts of water, and reduced to one third. A glass of this liquor to be taken three times a day. The first glass had a singular effect on a woman much afflicted with the dropsy. ********** [ Ms. page 33 blank ] ********** [ Ms. pages 34/35 {part} land-surveying calculations ]

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[ Ms. page 35 {part} ] CHAIN 1790 New Chain bought for me 24th September 1790 by Mr. Phil Higgins from Seacomb Mason Arran Quay; cost 7p [perches?] 4 lbs. 6 ozs. @ 1s. 7d. per foot.; Needle 6/6; Silvering Box 2s. 2d.; Lifting-piece for the Needle 2s. 3 ½d.; Touching old needle 1s. 1d.; Centre-pin 6 ½d.; Screw for the Socket 6 ½d. ********** [ Ms. pages 36/37: calculations ] ********** [ Ms. page 38 ] PRINCE 1787 His R.H. Prince William Henry came to Curraghmore the 12th December 1787 and 13th at night there was a great Supper and Ball. The Prince and Lady Tyrone opened the Ball, and after that he danced with Miss Cox and Miss Jephson and some others. The Company broke up about 6 o'clock in the Morning. There were 37 Carriages in the Yard together. The Prince kissed most of the Ladies, saying it was a great Feast with Sailors, when they came ashore, to kiss the Ladies. The 14th the Prince went back to Drumanna to Lord Grandison's. Lord Tyrone went with him there, and from thence set off to Dublin to receive the new Lord Lieutenant, the Marquis of Buckingham. PRISONERS 1787 Four Prisoners were carried off to Clonmel the 24th December 1787 by the Police Constables. They were charged with stealing Tobacco and Snuff, from those they worked for in that line. 1788 John Kiarwan Jun. was carried off Prisoner to Clonmell on Saturday the 3rd May 1788 charged with having committed a Rape. he was taken by the Police. Andrew Hennebry was committed to Jail the 5th of July 1788 for fracturing the Skull of a Son of his. 'Tis thought the Lad will die! - He recovered. **********

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[ Ms. page 39 ] PRISONERS 1788[?] Mr. James Rowley was tried at Clonmel on Monday the 14th July for attempting to rescue himself from John Cosgrave and Hary his Son, being their Prisoner at the time. He was found guilty of the Rescue, by a Jury of S---t W---gs of the Town of Clonmel for the most part, if not all! he was sentenced to one Month's Imprisonment and fined 5 Marks. [footnote: Stout Whigs?] 1788 Stephen Hearn was in Kilkenny Jail since last Lent Assizes, for Aiding and assisting his Brother Michael to run away with Miss Hackett. Escaped from his Confinement the 20th July 1788. Slan leat a bhuachaill! [footnote: trans: Good luck lad!] 1788 Mr. Ambrose Wall taken for debt the 25th October 1788 at the suit of John Briscoe Esq. of the Three Bridges, and sent to Clonmell Jail. Alas, poor Lad! Laurence Brien Clothier was sent to Jail to Clonmel the first of November 1788 for some Cruelty to one of his Spinners! Phil Cahill was sent to Jail on Tuesday the 2nd December charged with Rape on Mary Brien. He was taken by some of the Police Constables yesterday, and sent off this Morning very early. 1791 -------- Warren, Son of Richard Warren, Skinner, was sent to Jail on Wednesday the 1st June 1791, being charged with committing a Rape on a daughter of Darby Daniels, Brogue-maker. ********** [ Ms. page 40 ] TOBACCO 1788 The 7th July 1787 Mr. Lee, Survey, found some tobacco concealed in my Garret, put there by Patrick Barron, David Power and Thomas Flaherty. It was the property of Patrick Barron, and put there without my consent or Knowledge. On the 14th of December following I was served with a Summons to appear at the Excise Office at Clonmell the 18th following, whereupon I applied to Barron, in presence of Mr. Francis White, Joe Hearn and Pat Rowley, to give me a Bond of Indemnity to save me harmles from the Expence I should incur in the affair; but he

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(like a Rogue) refused it, to the great surprise of the aforesaid gentlemen! Whereupon I wrote to the Surveyor (Mr. Lee) and told him who the proprietor was, when lo, he desired Mr. Ryan, Gauger, by Letter to desire me to stay at home 'till I should hear further from him. The 5th of August 1788 the new Surveyor (Mr. Roche) seized a small quantity of Tobacco the property of Patrick Barron, at the House of Thomas Flaherty, worth about £15, and the following day about half a Ton of Tobacco at the House of David Power at Bothar na mBilog, the property of John Barron, worth about £50. ********** [ Ms. page 41 ] TOLLS 1790 Hillary Term 1790 the Tolls and Customs of Carrick were struck off every day in the Week except Tuesdays & Saturdays & the Fair Days; upon which Messrs. Maurice & Joe O'Donnell gave them up to the Marquis of Waterford, from whom they rented them, and they were taken by Edmund Bourke for £100 per Year if Report says true. He was declared Tenant Sunday the 23rd May and commenced Toll-gathering on Tuesday the 25th, being Fair day of Carrick. TOWER 1787 The following inscription is over the Tower on Clonagam hill, and taken on the spot the 27th August 1787 by the writer:

La Poer Tower

Erected in the year 1785 By George Earl of Tyrone

To his beloved son His niece and

His friend

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the Year 1787, by Mr. Francis White, who made a collection for that Purpose amongst the Neighbours. The Fire-engine was repaired by the Union Club in 1787; it cost £20.0.0. The Castle was plaistered and dashed and ballustraded in 1787 by the Activity and Spirit of the Union Club. 1788 Engine-house on the Bridge built in March and April 1788 at the expence of the Union Club, under the direction of Messrs. Francis White, Terence Doyle, Phil Higgins and the writer, James Ryan. The Engine lodged therein on Monday the 21st July 1788. The Bridge of Carrick repaired by Presentiment in August 1788. A Bell for the Poor House erected in August 1788. New Road from Lough Street to New Street made in the Summer of 1788, by Presentiment, thro' the Green by Mr. Laurence Smyth's Influence, for reasons best known to himself. ********** [ Ms. page 43 ] IMPROVEMENTS 1788 The New Road from Carrick to Waterford began to be widened in Summer 1788. 1789 Mr. Charles Prendergast built the new Houses opposite New Street in Summer 1788. Messrs. Pierce Doyle and Pat Rowley rebuilt their Houses and Messrs. Thomas Morris and John Bourke altered theirs in Summer 1789 & Bridge Lane was powdered and gravelled same time by Thomas Bolan @ 9/- for every Perch in length by 14 Feet wide, which made to Mr. Coleman's corner. From the End of Mr. Cornelius Ryan's, 25½ Perches @ 9/- came to ... £11.9.6. -- the most of it made up in the Union Club. Mr. John Kennedy (Rape) [i.e. rape-miller] built his new House almost opposite his Doss-house.

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The Pent-houses of Bridge Lane for the most part pulled down the 2nd September 1789. And the Dung-holes in Lough Street in July last were filled thro' the interference of Robert Nicholson Esq. GOOD JOBBS ! November 17th, [1789] John Power's, Matthew Lanigan's, Alexander Vass's, and Edmund Bourke's Pent-houses, Bulks, Stores etc. were presented by the Grand Jury at the Sessions at Clonmell, at the Suit of Richison McCullagh, Constable, and ordered to be pulled down. And were the 27th accordingly pulled down except Vass's. Vass's pulled down by the Constables the 2nd December. V.98 ********** [ Ms. page 44 ] REMOVALS 1788 I removed from the Main Street to Bridge Lane on Monday the 28th January 1788, Mr. John Magrath having ejected me on the TITLE; for I took his WORD, and he deceived me, nay, he swore that he promised ne but 12 Years, when no such agreement ever passed between us, as I expect MERCY ! But he promised me his own Time, and a renewal if he himself renewed with Mr. Woulfe. O Faithless, Faithless Man ! Who that will know my story, will trust thee? Mr. Matthew Scott removed from Waterford to Carrick about the same time I removed to Bridge Lane. Mr. Cornelius Ryan removed to his new House the 6th May 1788. Patrick Power Esq., removed from the Lodge of Coolnamuck to Tincollagh the 18th May 1788, he having purchased Tincollagh, Portoonabo and Brownswood. Mr. William Robbinet removed from Clonmell to Carrickbegg in May 1788. Mr. John Commins removed from Portlaw to Carrickbegg beginning of June 1788. Mr. Mansfield came to Coolnamuck the latter end of August 1788. ********** [ Ms. page 45 ] REMOVAL 1788 I removed from Bridge Lane the 29th September 1788.

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N.B. The key of the Shopdoor is mine; the Shop window; the Drawers; Shelves; the Lock and Key of the Cellar; Step-ladder; Counter opposite the Door; Leaf on the Counter etc. Removing and doing up the Shop cost £2.17.7. I lived in three Houses in one Year ! Mr. Thomas Ryan removed to Greystone Street 29th September 1788. Mr. John Wilson -- see Appointments. Mr. James Fleming came to Bridge Lane at Michaelmas 1788. Mr. West (Card-maker) came to live in Lough Street about the latter end of October 1788. He is (except his Wife) the only Quaker in Carrick & perhaps the first of that Sect that ever settled here. Captain Mandeville removed to Carrick at Michaelmas 1788. 1789 James Fleming left Bridge Lane March 1789 having spent a full half Year there and paid his Rent like a SHOEMAKER -- i.e. with one good HIDE and a pair of SOALS ! Mr. John Wilson removed to Bridge Lane to one of Mr. Ryan's new Houses and built an Oven there to carry on the Baking Business. Mr. West left Lough Street and removed to the House wherein Rev. Mr. Younge lately lived. See Fol.66 ********** [ Ms. page 46 ] DEATHS 1788 Mr. Francis Foster, Landlord of the Inn at Portlaw, died On the Night of the 4th March 1788, much regretted by all his Acquaintance, for he was a good honest Jolly Fellow that kept a good House. Thomas Byrne: see Accidents. Mr. Thomas Judge, Gauger, died on Friday the 11th April 1788 at 12 at Night, after a lingering Illness. He called for a Priest at his last Moments ! Thomas Butler Esq. -- see Accidents.

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DECEIT Peter Butler, my Wife's Brother, and I having held a small Farm at Carrickbegg from Joseph Henry Esq. of Dublin, which descended to us from Edmund Butler, Pierce [recte, Peter?] very candidly stole away (when he found one in trouble and Ejected from my House -- see Removals) and took a new Lease of the place, forgetting entirely his duty to his Neighbour, his love to his Sister, or even that he woud ever die ! Hail good Neighbour ! Good Brother ! And good Christian ! DEATH Alice Ryan died Saturday 7th June 1788, being then 11 Years 6 Months and 10 Days ! She was possessed of great meekness ! To her Memory this Page is Inscribed by her Affectionate and beloved Father -- James Ryan. ********** [ Ms. page 47 ] DEATHS 1788 Mrs. Sausse(Wife of Mr. Richard Sausse) died at her father's at Kilfeacle on Thursday the 14th August 1788. Mrs. Honoria English died the 29th October 1788. Mrs. Lee, Mother of Mrs. White of Carrickbegg, died on Friday the 14th of November 1788. Mr. Thomas Power of Park, Tide Waiter, died at Carrick on the 7th of December 1788. Mrs. Ryan of Bridge Lane died Suddenly the 13th December 1788. 1789 Richard Shaw Esq. (Crop Dick) died the 5th February 1789. Richard Shaw Esq. (old Dick Shaw) of Figlash was buried the 8th of February 1789. Richard Morrisey's Wife of New Street was buried Wednesday the 18th February 1789. Will Rowley died the 26th March 1789. Dr. Younge of the Lodge died the 19th of April 1789. Mrs. Mary Magrath Wife of Mr. Richard Magrath and daughter of Mr. Thomas Magrath, Tanner, died the 12th May 1789.

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Abdul Hamid the Ottoman Emperor died suddenly the 7th of April 1789 without any visible previous illness! (See 72) ********** [ Ms. page 48 ] 1788 PHENOMENON! About the beginning of April 1788 a Turf-bog near Golden in the County of Tipperary began to swell, and burst out some soft stuff of which hand turf used to be made, but then quiet [sic] thin as if mixed with Water. In some few days it began to spread and creep off in a great body towards Golden: various were the reports in Carrick about this wonderful moving Bog! Some who believe everything swallowed it; and some who believe nothing which they don't see, laughed at it, and diverted themselves at the expence of the credulous for an whole Week; when lo! on Thursday the 10th of April [1788] about 2 o'clock the River appeared black, which colour increased all the Evening; but the Water did not swell one inch! and now (half after six on Friday Morning) 'tis still blacker than it was yesterday Evening; but the River is something lower! The bog is known by the name of Moin Bhog. The Salmon and Trout are running ashore and dying!... The 24th of April i found a dead Salmon floating down the River! Monday the 5th May the Water began to look somewhat clear -- Monday the 12th appeared quite clear. ********** [ Ms. page 49 ] 1792 PEDLARS On Saturday the 14th April 1792 the Pedlars' Standings were pulled down by order of a Leet held the 12th at the King's Head Inn. The Pedlars refused obeying the Law and kept off the Bailiffs but some of the Shopkeepers came to their assistance and pulled down the Booths already erected, and "like the baseless Fabrick of a Vision, left not a wrack behind". The Pedlars to spite the Shopkeepers sold their Goods for the rest of the day by Auction, at reduced prices; great doings all day! PEPPERMINT WATER - Is made by putting 15 drops of Oil of Peppermint on about ¼ oz. of Lump Sugar, adding thereto 1 quart of spring Water and dissolving it;: it will make very good Peppermint Water. PHENOMENON 1797 On Wednesday the 6th September 1797 there were some Porpoises seen in

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the river below the the Bridge, and one remained 'till next day, and many shots fired at him in the Millpond above the Bridge! He was taken in a Net the 7th between the Bridge and the Castle, by Andrew Conners, Will Hylan and two Droughans. They dragged for him as for Salmon with a Net between two Boats. 1799 On Wednesday the 19th June 1799 the largest Ox ever seen here was brought in by ----- Downy, Butcher. Bought at Curraghmore £31.10.0. -- fat 16 Stone -- Hide £1.1.11. Most of it sold at 8d per lb. Tripes 13d a couple ! VER.204 ********** [ Ms. page 50 ] ORDINATION 1788 Messrs. Alexander Bourke & Daniel Hearn of Carrick were Ordained Priests at Clonmel on Sunday the 27th April 1788 by Dr. Egan. Mr. Bourke said his first Mass at 8 o'clock on Thursday the 19th June 1788 at the Parish Chapel of Carrickbegg, and acquitted himself well. There were a good many present, and I among the rest. On Friday the 4th July the above Gentlemen set out for Clonmel in their way to Cork, to take their passage to France. God send them Safe, and mark them to GRACE ! Mr. Bourke returned on Thursday the 4th of October 1792. Mr. Hearn returned the 6th Dec. 1794. 1806 Messrs. Quirk, Walsh, Casey and Sexton, and one or two more, were ordained in the month of September this year, in Waterford. ********** [ Ms. page 51 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 52 ] FRIENDSHIP [undated] In the different instances of Deceit I (the writer) met with this time past from John Magrath, Patrick Barron, and Pierce Butler (Tri chairdeas Criost) which were partly related in this book under viz. de. 46 - to 40 and re. 44 but an affair of Patrick Barron's left out where I should have told he coaxed the Lease from me (to give Butler) which Butler and I derived from Mr. Henry; which he effected with as much Address, and Treachery and Baseness ! But my present purpose is to contrast their Baseness with the warm tho'

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undeserved Friendship shewn me by Messrs. Francis White and Joe Hearn, which I hope I shall never be so ungrateful as to forget or deny. Mr. White (in all my Trouble) paid me that Attention which could proceed only from the goodness of his Heart, offered to join me in a Bond for the amount of the Bill of Cost obtained against me by John Magrath ! And Mr. Hearn, as if scorning to be outdone in Acts of Kindness, brought 20 Guineas and laid them down on the table, as I sat at Breakfast one morning fearing I should be taken short. Which I took, and repaid some time after. To Messrs. Francis White and Joseph Hearn this Page is Inscribed, as a small token of [sic] their great Friendship. ********** [ Ms. page 53 ] 1799 Mr. Phil Higgins in some Conversation had with him in the beginning of the year, on telling or saying "Phil -- you would not like to see me want", answered -- "I could not see you want." Wherefore the writer (for the honour of human nature) supposes there are yet as many good Characters as bad ones. In the month of April or May this year I went to Mr. Francis Doyle's to buy a Coat, who pressed me hard to accept a Coat from him, which I (the writer) declined, having already received many favours at his hands, and not being then in want of such unmerited kindness. Other acts of Friendship from other friends I intend to recite hereafter -- for other warm friends I have met with, and experienced much friendship from them. Wherefore I am the more inclined to suppose, as already mentioned, that there are as many worthy Characters as bad ones; nay, more -- for I have found it so. O Lord, for thy Name sake, vouchsafe to reward with eternal Life all those of whom we have received Good ! To Richard Power Esq., Messrs. Philip Higgins, Francis Doyle, and Will Hayes, This Page is Inscribed by their Much obliged and most thankful Humble Servant -- J.R. VER. 178 ********** [ Ms. page 54 ] LEVELLING [undated] Well near John Hally's to Bollindesert House. [calculations, readings and descriptions of procedures re. surveying] ********** [ Ms. page 55 blank ]

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********** [ Ms. page 56 ] HURLING 1788 A most miserable match of Hurling was played at Churchtown on Monday the 15th September 1788. They began at Nightfall and played about ten Minutes on as bad a piece of Ground as ever Goal was played on, above the New Orchard. The Match was between the Counties of Waterford & Tipperary, and the play was pretty even. ********** [ Ms. page 57 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 58 ] ACCIDENTS 1788 James Duggan's daughter fell under the Wheel of the the Mill and was killed on Saturday the 20th September 1788. The poor Couple lost a Son by Accident about 2 Years ago ! The Lord comfort them ! 1789 A child of John Meany's was smothered by the fall of a Haystack the 28th of April 1789. And two more were in danger, but recovered, tho' seemingly dead. 1790 John Power Esq. of Clashmore was killed in a Duel at Waterford on Wednesday the 5th May 1790 by a Mr. Gumbleton, an Officer of the 13th L. Dragoons ! 1791 David Healy fell out of a Boat near Tincolla on Friday the 20th May 1791 and was drowned ! On Monday the 6th May a Man at Carrickbegg gave Some Woman (a stranger) a Stroke of which she died. He was taken up and sent to Waterford Jail. Monday the 7th of November about one of the clock in the Morning NINE houses were burned at the Green ! 1792 Whit Monday the 28th May 1792 a young man (George Fling) was drowned

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at Carrickbegg in crossing the River to a Cock-fight ! ********** [ Ms. page 59 ] ANISEED WATER To make this Water artificially, drop 30 drops of Oil of Aniseed on 2 ozs. of Lump Sugar, which being disolved in a Gallon of Whisky will make good Aniseed Water not easily know from the distilled Water. ACCIDENTS 1793 On Friday the 11th January 1793 John Kennedy's Boat was wrecked at Granny Castle and all the freight he had on board lost, and the Boat greatly damaged ! I lost about £5 by it. On Sunday the 13th a Boat laden with Flour and Butter, from Clonmel, was dashed against the Bridge of Carrick and sunk, and the Cargo much damaged, and some lost. Same day a Woman taken out of the River near Mr. Spencer's Quay was buried at Carrickbegg. She is not known. On Sunday the 7th July 1793 a little Boy (son to James Hicky) was drowned near the Castle ! And in about an Hour after another Boy -- Hartley -- was drowned above the Bridge ! The first was about 14 Years old, and Hartley about 19. 1796 Tuesday the 24th May 1796 a poor woman was killed by the falling of part of the House near Phil Higgins's new building, occasioned by Mr. Higgins having taken down the Pinion end of said House. VER. 138 ********** [ Ms. page 60 ] STARCH 1788 Mr. Terence Doyle opened a Starch-yard (being the first ever in Carrick on any tolerable scale) where he formerly had his Still House, in the month of September 1788. First price 24/- per cwt. Very Good Starch it was. SLAVES - Actually exported from Africa by the Subjects of G. Britain, France, Holland, Denmark and Portugal: By:- British: 38,000 Danes: 2,000 French: 20,000 Portugese: 10,000

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Dutch: 4,000 TOTAL: 74,000 Present Numbers of White Inhabitants, Free Negroes and Slaves in the several British West India Islands:- WHITE INHABITANTS FREE NEGROES SLAVES Jamaica, in 1787: 23,000 4,093 256,000 Antigua, 1774: 2,590 - 17,808 Montserat, Do.: 1,300 - 10,000 Nevis, in 1779: 1,000 - 10,000 St. Kitt's, Do.: 1,900 - 23,462 Virgin Isnds. Do.: 1,200 - 9,000 Barbadoes, 1786: 16,167 838 62,115 Grenada, 1785: 996 1,115 23,926 St. Vincent, 1787: 1,450 1,138 11,852 Dominica, 1788: 1,236 445 14,967 Bahamas, 1773: 2,052 77 2,241 Bermudas, 1783: 5.462 - 4,916 The number of White Inhabitants, Free Negroes and Slaves in the French West India Islands, according to Mr. Nechar:- WHITE INHABITANTS FREE NEGROES SLAVES 76,408 14,628 489,065 The Slaves in all the Islands are valued at £40 each, except in Bermudas, where they are estimated at £45 each. The value of the Property including the value of the Slaves at the above Rates, amounts to the immense value of thirty-six Millions, eight hundred and ten Thousand, three hundred and five Pounds: £36,810,305 ! Oh ! good God, how long will you bear this Traffic!!! ********** [ contemporary{?} printed page bound in between Ms. pp. 61/62 ] THE TRIUMPHS OF JOHN BULL A Fragment from the Scandanavian ---------- "The events, which have lately taken place in the North of Europe, naturally draw the attention of mankind to that quarter of the world. Amongst others, mine has wandered that way. In my researches, finding some relics of the ancient Scandanavian Poetry, I send you a translation of one of their ancient War-songs. It is true this Ode has appeared in English dress: but Mr. Grey's version of it, although a very beautiful Poem, is in a style much too refined to convey an idea of the narative simplicity of the original. I have, however, without scruple, used some

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of his lines, where they seemed to convey the sense exactly. Why he called his translation the triumphs of Owen, I cannot tell, unless it was from his notorious fondness for a Welch-rabbit. I am, Sir, yours THOR" ---------- John Bull's praise demands my song, John Bull Stout, and John Bull Strong, Fairest flower of MAMMON'S stem, The Pedlar's shield, the Chapman's gem! John heaps up his brooded stores, Nor any drop profusely pours, Lord of every thrifty art, Grasping hand, and greedy heart, But stout, to make whole kingdoms weep, If he can catch them - fast asleep. Big with deeds of mighty name And high to raise his own dear fame, John Bull, to war with all the world, His ships unmoored, his sails unfurl'd: But sailing up the river Plate, John Bull - he got a broken pate. Don Bishop, lying on the lurch, Mounting great guns upon his Church, Shower'd iron hail on Pedlar John, And taught him how to fight a Don. But bloody tears shall that Don weep, If John can catch him - fast asleep. Angry and sore, and black and blue, John Bull from Plata's banks withdrew, Swearing to find a tamer foe, E'er he to logger-heads would go. Then Gallia's shore he sails around, And cautious sounds the dangerous ground. The Chief of Gaul's awake and ready, His eye is keen, his rifle steady, And John Bull thrash'd by waking Bishop, Dreads, as he ought, a second dish-up. But John, by one sly northern peep, Finds out old Lochlin - fast asleep. See John Bull now with care advance,

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Lest he disturb old Lochlin's trance; Lochlin disarm'd, in peaceful nap, Is caught, in John Bull's wooden trap. Old Lochlin snores - for warfare drest, John raises high his Pedlar crest; Now the thund'ring strokes begin, There the press, and there the din, Where Lochlin's orphans cradled lie, There John Bull's bombs in blazes fly; Where Lochlin's matrons humble bless, The hand that softens life's distress, There John Bull's cannon loudly roars, There John Bull's valour proudly soars, And infant blood and woman's cries, Raise John Bull's glory to the skies, And bloody tears did wretches weep, For John Bull caught them - fast asleep. Strike the string and breathe the lay, Give John Bull's praises to the day; Is there a woman lying-in, Deserted infant, born in sin, Or sinking age, or helpless youth, Or maiden love, or matron truth, Or man disarm'd, with guileless mind, To John Bull's wiles, or deaf or blind, There John Bull points his purple spear, Hasty, hasty rout is there, There confusion, terror's child, Conflict fierce, and ruin wild, Agony that pants for breath, Despair and unexpected death - These to John Bull's glory given, These his fame shall waft to Heaven, And bloody tears shall wretches weep When caught by John Bull - fast asleep. ********** SALT 1805 Mr. Joe Power commenced the salt-making in the latter end of the year 1805. Pan first boiled the 4th December. May success attend him !

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********** [ Ms. page 62 ] GREEN WAX 1788 Monday the 10th November 1788 Mr. Collins assisted by the Police Constables, began to enforce the Green Wax. They distrained John Murphy, Nailor, for £10, Pierce Meagher, Taylor, for £5, and Terence Walsh, Mason, not being able to pay, his Goods were brought to the street and sold by Auction. They went off at half value. Two or three others were obliged to pay, and many sent away their Goods out of the way. The Town was in great Confusion. 1790 The Green Wax business was revieved on Wednesday the 13th January 1790, at which time were sent to jail Edmund Cullen, Michael Kennedy, Turner, and James Fling, Glazier; and Maurice Coonan, David Thornton, - Whitty - all on Sir John's Road, were distrained. 1791 On Monday the 20th June 1791 the Green Wax was enforced against Noll Walsh, who was taken and sent to Clonmel Jail, as were two or three others -- poor fellows from the Green-side. Walsh could pay, but his Goods were put out of the way, whereupon the Body of the Man was secured for £50. Bad Bargain ! ********** [ appended newspaper cutting: IRISH TIMES, 17th Feb. 1940 ] "On a library shelf the other day I found a blue book containing a remarkable report of a Select Committee on Sinecure Offices which sat in Dublin 130 Years ago, and very interesting reading it makes. Among many other things it gives a list of offices whose duties were carried out entirely, or to a large extent, by deputies. The salaries were carried off wholly, or to a large extent, by the principals. The Chief Prothonotary for Common Pleas in Ireland had an excellent arrangement with his deputy. In return for doing all the work the deputy was to receive one-sixth of the difference between the gross emoluments and the expenses. The other five-sixths went to the principal and came to as much as £10,000 a year ! The "Surveyor of the Green Wax" sounds well, but it was a poor job in comparison with some of the other posts. It brought to its holder only £94 a year. "The Filazer", who impaled documents (by deputy) on a file had an income of £3,955 a year, but "The Clerk of the Pipe" who was in charge of the great roll of the Exchequer got only £161 per annum. The Report records that "The Clerk of the Pells" had no duties except to sign a receipt for his own salary of £3,000 a year. "The Foreign Apposer", whose duty was to put questions to aliens, did all his work by deputy, and made £200 a year out of it. The Committee had great trouble occasionally in finding out who really did the work. They report here and there that thereturns are signed by the holder of the office "but how he has been appointed does not appear."" **********

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[ Ms. page 63 ] GREATNESS Go cast a curious look on Helen's tomb; Do roses flourish there, or myrtle's bloom? The mighty Alexander's grave survey: Say, is there aught uncommon in the clay? Shines the earth brighter round it, to declare The glorious ROBBER of the world lies there? What, Egypt, do thy pyramids comprize? What greatness in the high-raised folly lies? The line of Ninus[?] this poor honour brings We sell their dust, and traffic for their kings! SEWELL. ********** [ Ms. page 64 ] WEATHER 1788 Dry weather since the end of September '88 'till the 2nd November; then onlt 2 wet days 'till the 14th December, when there fell some snow at night, and next day. And on the night of Monday the 15th [we] had the hardest Frost ever remembered here in one night -- the River frozen above the Bridge in a wonderful manner, and a Boat's Cable cut, and the Boat in great danger, but for the Assistance of a number of Men who came to her aid, she would have greatly suffered. No Boats plying to or from Waterford ! 1789 On Monday 12th January 1789 and the Night following, there was the greatest fall of Snow for a good many Years back ! The month of March 1789 was remarkably wet and cold ! So was April, May, June & July. 1790 All the winter of 1789 [1790?] was remarkably soft and no Frost or Snow, but February and to the 18th of April (except March) were remarkabley fine and dry, and People crying out for Rain very hard. No such February or March remembered ! 1791 The Month of May 1791 remarkably cold and windy. It blew a perfect storm

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stript and wrecked! And very high wind the Sunday night following! And same night after; same week. And thunder and lightning a few nights after! Strange in winter! VER. 208 ********** [ Ms. page 66 ] REMOVAL V. 44. 1789 Mr. Hutchinson removed the Post Office near John Cosgrave,s House at March 1789, and fitted up the Shop for the Apothecary Business. Mr. Kearney removed to Mr. Richard Kennedy's House, and Miss Meagher, who was joined with him in his former House, came to Mrs. Winnicott's in one of Mr. Hayes's new Houses. Frank Barron removed to another of Mr. Hayes's Houses in the place of Mr. O Brien, Grocer, who removed to Clonmell. Matthew Ryan removed from Carrickbegg to Bridge Lane. All these in March 1789. Pierce Butler removed down from Mr. Vass's to Bridge Lane at May 1789 and made two Houses into one, one of which Houses I was part owner of jointly with him. And being measured by Patrick Purcell, was found to be 9 ft. 3 ½ in. long by 19 ft. 0 in. broad in the clear. Dr. Power removed to the end of the Bridge at Michaelmas 1789 & was replaced by Mr. Ryan (CROW). Pierce Doyle removed to his new House at Michaelmas 1789. ********** [ Ms. page 67 ] REVOLUTION 1789 The Revolution in France so celebrated throughout all Europe commenced the 17th June 1789. REMOVAL 1790 Mr. Wilson, Surveyor, to New Lane (at May) removed 1790. Mr. Ayres removed to Pill in June 1790. Mr. Spencer removed to John Purcell's former House in July 1790. James Russell Esq. came to live at the Flags in place of Mr. Pierse O Donnell, who went to Manganstown near Kilcash, September 1790. 1791 Denis Shanahan came to Carrickbegg in the Room of Mr. Robnett, who removed to Flag Alley, January 1791. Mr. Will Hayes sett up the Hardware Business at Bridge Lane where Mrs.

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Dwyer lived. And Mrs. Dwyer removed to the House wherein Matthew Ryan lived, at May 1791. Thomas Coughlan removed to the House where Will Glasheen formerly lived, at May 1791. THE KING OF FRANCE removed -- ran away the 21st June 1791 about 12 at night together with the Queen and their Children. And left the National Assembly to deliberate! Amach go brath leat!!! [footnote trans.: Be off with you!] He was taken at Varennes[?] about 70 Leagues from Paris and brought back a Prisoner! Accepted the Constitution the 14th September 1791! V.119 ********** [ Ms. page 68 ] ILLUMINATION 1789 Carrick was Illuminated on Thursday the 23rd of April 1789, being appointed by the Lord Lieutenant a day of Thanksgiving for the King's recovery from the Madness he was afflicted with. 1793 Another Illumination on Monday the 15th of April for the Emancipation of the Roman Catholics from some of the most galling Penal Laws. 1798 On Monday the 10th September there were Illuminations for that the French who had Invaded this Kingdom, were made Prisoners at St. Johnstown or in that Neighbourhood, which place is in the County of Longford. N.B. There were many more Illuminations since 1793, tho' omitted in this Book. Saturday the 6th October another for the defeat of the French Fleet by Admiral Nelson, the first of August, at the mouth of the Nile! He captured 9 Ships of the line; burnt 2; eleven in the whole! 1800 On Tuesday the 7th October the Town was illuminated for the safe arrival of Captain Jephson from England, who was some time reported to be dead there, but thanks be to God, he has got a renewal of one life! May it last long and happy! 1801 On Friday night the 9th October the town was illuminated on the arrival of news of a peace being concluded with France! Some windows broke for not being

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lighted. ********** [ Ms. page 68/69 ] [undated] "With War, this fatal hour Europa groans(so call we a small field Where Kings run mad.) In our world, Death deputes Intemperence to do the work of Age; And hanging up the quiver Nature gave him, As slow of execution, for despatch Sends forth imperial butchers, bids them slay Their Sheep (the silly sheep they fleeced before) And toss them twice ten thousand at a meal. Sit all your Executioners on thrones? With YOU, can rage for plunder make a GOD? And BLOODSHED wash out every other stain?" ********** [ Ms. page 70 ] CHRISTENING 1789 I was at the Christening of a daughter of Mr. Maurice Power's, Chandler: name, Eleanor, on Wednesday the 6th of May 1789. Sponsors, Mr. Pat Rowley and Mrs. Searles -- the CHILD'S GREAT-GRANDMOTHER! [ Ms. page 70/71 ] CHRIST Publius Lentulus: his Epistle to the Senate of Rome, in the days of Tiberius Czar, concerning JESUS CHRIST[E?] "There appeared in these our days a Man of great Virtue named JESUS CHRISTE who is yet living amongst us, and of the Gentiles is accepted as a Prophet of Truth, but his own Disciples call him the Son of God. He raiseth the dead, and cureth all manner of Diseases. A Man of Stature somewhat tall and comely, with a very reveredn Countenance, such as the Beholders may both fear and love: his Hair of the colour of the Filiberd full ripe, and plain almost to his Ears, but from his Ears downward somewhat curled, and more orient of colour, waving about his Shoulders. In the midst of his Head goeth a Seam or partition after the manner of the Nazarites; his Forehead very plain and smooth, his Face without Spot or wrinkle, beautified with a comely red; his Nose and Mouth so formed as nothing can be reprehended; his Beard somewhat thick, agreeable in colour to the Hair of his Head, not of any great length but forked in the midst; of an Innocent and mature Look. His eyes clear and quick. In reproving he is terrible; in admonishing, courteous and fair-spoken. Pleasant in Speech, mixed with Gravity.

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It cannot be remembered that any have seen him Laugh, but many have seen him Weep. In proportion of Body well-shaped and strait; his Hands delectable to behold. In speaking very temperate, modest and wise. A Man for his singular beauty surpassing the Children of Men!" - Publius Lentulus was an officer of high rank in the Roman Army, then in Judea, and the only Person of that Nation who sent any account to Rome of so an extraordinary event as mentioned by Vellius Paterculus. ********** [ Ms. page 71 ] CHILDREN MARY RYAN, born Wednesday 7th July 1773. Sponsors: John Magrath, Nancy Magrath, Mary Connelly. DAVID RYAN, Tuesday January 17th 1775. Sponsors: John Purcell (Brewer), Mary Ryan. ALICE RYAN, 27th November 1776. Sponsors: Joe Hearn, Bridget Cantwell. Died 7th June 1788. ELEANOR RYAN, December 10th 1788. Sponsors: David Purcell[?] Miss J. Cullinan. MARGARET [RYAN], 21st January 1780. Sponsors: Pierce Butler, Nelly Comerford. Died. KITTY [RYAN], 2nd March 1788. Sponsors: Thomas Roche, Mrs. Neil. MARGARET [RYAN], 2nd, 27th July 1783. Sponsors: Patrick Barron, Mrs. Roche. V.78 ********** [ Ms. page 72 ] DEATH 1789 James Power of Gurteen, Esq., died the 26th June 1789. Will Daly was buried the 14th day of August 1789. Terence Sheehy was buried the 15th of August 1789. N.B. These were the first two Master Shoemakers in this Town. Mr. Garret Russell died the 22nd December 1789 much regretted, being much esteemed by all his Neighbours! James Carew the Miller was buried the 26th December 1789. Mrs.Woodlock (sister to Mr. James Neil) was buried on Sunday the 27th December 1789. 1790 Mr. John Cantwell and Mr. Walter Doyle (son of Mr. Terence Doyle) died on

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Friday the 19th March 1790. Accounts arrived from Dublin the 29th March of the death of Mr. John Purcell, Brewer: a Worthy Man indeed! Mr. Hugh Lean died the night of the 31st March 1790 greatly and justly lamented by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him! Mat Ryan's Wife died on Wednesday the 28th of April 1790. Sunday May the 16th Mrs. Power (Wife of Mr. Patrick Power, Apothecary) died. ********** [ Ms. page 73 ] DEATH 1790 Michael Kennedy, Son of Richard Kennedy, Clothier, died of a Decay on Tuesday the 25th May 1790. Aged 21! Mr. Edmund Cantwell, Merchant, died on Monday the 21st June 1790. Richard Cox of Castletown, Esq. was buried at Kilkenny the 6th July 1790. Rev. Michael D'Arcy died at Mr. Bartholemew Ryan's near Fethard (in his way to Ballyspellan, where he was going for the Benefit of his Health) on Saturday morning July 17th 1790. He was appointed co-adjutor to Fr. Lane the 1st of April 1787 and after Mr. Lane's death which happened the 25th January 1788 he was left in charge of the Parish [Carrick] 'till his death -- which he discharged with great Credit to himself, and satisfaction to the Flock, and consequently much lamented! Mrs. Rowe, wife of Mr. Rowe, Apothecary, died the 19th July 1790. Mrs. Power, wife of James Power and daughter of Mr. Thomas Morris died the first of August 1790; after a most painful and tedious Illness which she bore like a true Christian! Captain Baggot died in the Barracks the 3rd of August 1790. Mr. Patrick Power, Apothecary, died the night of Sunday the 8th August 1790. SEE 84 ********** [ Ms page 74 ] MOB 1789 A Report having been circulated on the 9th December 1789 that certain Persons were buying Potatoes for Exportation a great Mob assembled and searched several Warehouses and Cellars, and forbid the exportation of Oats and Potatoes, and violently forced Barnaby Kerwick of Carrickbegg, and Daniel Nowlan of Lough Street, and James Grant of Ballysaulagh, into Stocks, amid the Acclamations of a Vast Concourse of People. The Army joined 'em. MOB

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1791 Friday the 13th of May 1791 a Great Mob assembled in Waterford and laid an embarg on the Exprtation of Potatoes, Oats, and Oatmeal. The Army was ordered out on the occasion, but the Mayor (James Ramsey Esq., God bless him for it) thought the Civil Power competent -- wherefore he ordered them to their Barrack, and so far prevailed on the Mob, by fair Words, that they dispersed without doing any mischief, after examining some Stores and making some Terms with the Merchants, most of whom sound very accomodating. Mob against the Introduction of Spring Looms V.98: Improvements. ********** [ Ms. page 75 blank ] ********** [ Ms.page 76 ] MARRIAGE 1790 Friday the fifth of February 1790 Miss Nelly Power (Cooper) was married to Mr. Patrick Quirk, Clerk at Mr. O'Donnell's Deal-yard. Mary Cronan and her Cousin --- Flanigan were married by Mr. Herbert the 14th February 1790. Miss Murphy, daughter of John Murphy, Nailer, was married to a Mr. Denn on Monday 15th February 1790. Mr. Molton (Gauger) married to Miss Nancy Holliday (daughter of Mr. John Holliday) the 31st December 1790. 1791 Mr. Thomas Coughlan and Miss Nancy Cullinan married February 19th 1791. And Mr. Thomas Penny married to Miss Lyster about a Week before: they are of the sect called Swaddlers. Mr. Anthony Gilhooley was married to Miss Biddy Neil, daughter of Mr. James Neil, on Monday Evening, 2nd May 1791. Miss Fanny Jephson was married on Sunday the 17th July 1791 to Counsellor Lee of Waterford. Rev. James Smyth and Miss Joanna Ryan, daughter of Mr. Timothy Ryan, married on Friday Night the 19th of August 1791. The young Lady having qualified herself last Wednesday in the Parish Church by reading her Recantation! Anntogh an bhramain tuathail oire. Bioch mar sin. ********** [ Ms. page 77 ] MARKET 1790 The Markets in 1788 & 1799 were low, except Wheat which came in the

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latter Year to about 32/- per Barrel. But an Embargo, brought by the beginning of February 1790 [reduced] Wheat to 25/-, but the Potatoes, alas! got up to near 4d. per Stone, being on Saturday the 6th February 3½d. to 3¾d. per Stone! Butter 9d. to 10d. perpound, and other things in proportion. 1791 In Spring 1791: Potatoes reasonable; Wheat 27/-; Oats 10 Shillings; Butter from 10d. to 13d. per lb.; Eggs 3 for a penny etc. In September same year: Potatoes 2d.per Stone; Wheat 21/- per Barrel; Barley 12/- and Oats 10/-; Fresh Butter 12d. MARRIAGE Miss Fanny Magrath, daughter of Mr. Thomas Magrath, Tanner, was married the 24th November to Mr. --- Doyle of Ross. Mr. Richard Magrath, Brother of the above Fanny, was married (in Dublin) about the same time to Miss Lucy Dowlan. God speed the Plough; Amen. 1792 Mr. Charles Prendergast, Tanner, married to Miss Mary Fling on Friday the 23rd March 1792 (last Friday in Lent but one). Mr. Mat Kennedy was married to Miss Kitty Fitzgerald the 9th May 1792. V. 124 ********** [ Ms. page 78 ] CHINA The following remarks were extracted from Du Hald's history of China: Can Hai and the Town belonging to it have 200,000 Weavers... At Pou [?] taking him there are about 18,000 Porters... The Number of Souls computed to be in the VILLAGE of Fochan - 1,000,000 Souls... Kou [?] Yang Fou, one of the smallest Cities of China is 3 Miles in circumference... Revenue of the Emperor of China is valued at 200,000,000 Ounces of Silver... The great Wall of China is 500 Leagues in length, and so broad that six Horsemen can ride abreast on it... Great Canal from Canton to Peking about 600 Leagues... Yellow River, about 600 Leagues. CHRISTENING 1794 On Wednesday the 22nd of January 1794 I stood Godfather to a child of Mr. Patrick Lynch's called Labhradh O Loinsi. ********** [ Ms. page 80 ] ELECTION 1790

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The Election for the County of Waterford began the 29th April & ended on Friday the 7th May when the R.H. John Berresford and Sir James May Bart. were returned, tho' stoutly opposed by Richard Power Esq. of Clashmore, who lost his Election and his Son to boote, shot by a Mr. Gumbleton. And by all Accounts, he deserved what he got. On Wednesday the 26th May ended the Election for Knights of the Shire for the County of Tipperary, which began that day three Weeks. Mr. Toler and Mr. Matthew (Son of Lord Landaff) were returned as duly elected, but 'tis said Mr. Matthew obtained a Majority by very sinister means, which remains to be found out in the House of Commons -- for 'tis said Mr. Bagwell the unsuccessful candidate means to Petition. 1797 In July the Election was held in Waterford and Clonmel. Messrs. Berresford and Power returned for the County of Waterford, and Messrs. Bagwell and Matthew for the County of Tipperary; without any contest. EYE WATER Take 1 Pint spring water; add thereto one spoonful of brandy, one ditto vinegar, and two penny-worth sugar of lead, and shake the bottle 'till incorporated. ********** [ Ms. page 81 ] ELECTION 1807 Election for the County of Tipperary ended the 3rd June, when Messrs. Matthew & Pretie were declared duly elected, and Mr. Bagwell fairly DISTANCED! The contest held ten days, and Mr. Bagwell set up by Administration, was thrown out with something like an - INDEPENDENT SPIRIT! Messrs. Power and Beresford were, a few days before, chosen, without opposition, to represent the County of Waterford. Sir John Newport, after a sharp conflict with Mr. Bolton, was declared duly elected the 6th June! The exultation of the PEOPLE was great indeed! He was attended, on chairing, with unusual crowds of both HORSE & FOOT; a thing somewhat new here. Sir John is the man of the PEOPLE,and was supported by the independent spirit of the PEOPLE! His conduct, in the last parliament, is highly praiseworthy, and as chancellor of the exchequer acquitted himself like what he is -- an honest man and a true PATRIOT. ********** [ Ms. page 82 ] SHEARING 1790

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Monday 14th June 1790 I dined at the Deer Park with Mr. Richard Sausse, who was Shearing Sheep there. We sat in the Orchard. There were 7 or 8 from Town with him. 1791 Monday the 6th June 1791 was Shearing day. I dined with Mr. James Sausse, as did about 24 others, in a Tent pitched for the Purpose. There were Mountains of Meat, and Lakes of Punch! SEALING-WAX Take 1 lb. shellack, Benjamin and black Rosin half an oz. each; Vermilion 8 drachms. the whole being melted, make your sticks on a Marble Table rubbed over with Oil of sweet Almonds. Take care to have done before it cools. Another: Take shellack and Mastick of each one ounce; dragon's blood three; Cimnabar half an Ounce; Turpentine one Ounce. Mix all and make your sticks. SESSIONS 1796 The Sessions of the Kingdom new-moddeled, and to be held 8 times a Year, with power to head and determine Civil Bills; which Bills must be, in future, stamped. Act took place 24th June 1796. SHERIFF 1799 See Whipping fol. 109We hear that a late Executive Officer of a certain Southern County is shortly to have the BLOODY HAND added to his Escutcheon as a perpetual memorial to the ability with which he fulfilled the DUTIES of his office. - Supposed to mean Thomas Judkin Fitzgerald, late Sheriff of County of Tipperary -- too well-known. Anti-[??] Page 112 28th February 1799 ********** [ Ms. page 83 ] SERMON 1801 An Irish Sermon preached in the Main Street of Carrick by a very young SWADLER on Tuesday the 10th March 1801. He delivered his discourse very energetic and impressive. He preached the same discourse in English, which he also delivered with tolerable force and action. He also preached (in same week) twice more. ********** [ Ms. page 84 ] DEATHS 1790 V.73 Mrs. Magrath, sister of the Rev. Francis Power O.S.F. died the 20th of

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October 1790. Mrs. Shea, Wife of Mr. Timothy Shea and Sister to Mr. Pat Rowley, died the 25th November 1790. Same day died at Ballyknavin of a lingering illness Mr. John Wilson, Surveyor of Excise of Carrick District; which office he filled with great Credit and uncommon honesty, and at the same time with great Fidelity to his Master, the King. 'Tis not expected in Carrick that such another MAN will fill his Place! Peace be with his gentle Spirit! 1791 Peter Dillon died the 3rd January 1791. Matthew Ryan died on Monday the 10th January 1791. His Wife died the 28th April 1790. Rev. Francis Power died on Wednesday the 23rd March 1791. He took his death in the Pulpit on Sunday in the Beginning of his Sermon, and was obliged to beg the Indulgence of the Congregation, which was very great. He was greatly esteemed by a numerous Acquaintance, and consequently died much regretted: he was indeed a very deserving Good Man! His Text was "Not by Bread alone shall Man live, but by every Word which proceeds from the Mouth of God"! ********** [ Ms. page 85 ] DEATH 1791 Mrs. Philips, Wife of Mr. Thomas Philips Jun., was buried the 27th of April 1791. Mr. Thomas Roche, Chandler, was buried on Monday the 2nd May 1791. He was very Honest and very Industrious, until thrown out of his House (on which he expended a great deal) by John Magrath, for he had no Lease but his bear Word. So, on becoming low in his circumstances, he turned him out expecting to make some profit of the Place, forgetting that good Faith which should subsist between MAN and MAN! Whereupon Roche -- Poor dear Man! -- grew somewhat flighty, went off to England, staid there some short time; returned; lost his Health, languished for more than a Year and died greatly wasted, & greatly regretted! May he not be Evicted from Thy House, O God of Truth and Justice! Frank Butler, son of Peter Butler, died at Kilkenny the 31st of May 1791. Mrs. Scott, wife of Barney Scott of Kilkenny died on Friday the 3rd of June 1791, and was buried at Kilkenny the 5th. She died of the same Fever that Frank Butler died of and three days after him. Mrs. Wells, Wife of Mr. Stephen Wells, on Saturday the 9th July 1791 departed this life after a tedious illness which she bore with true Christian patience! V. 102 **********

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[ Ms. page 86 ] SCHOOL 1790 The Charity School House built at Carrickbegg by Walter Woulfe Esq. at his own sole expense, which cost him about £120 and which (besides a yearly subscription of 3 Guineas) he gives rent-free (that he may not lose his Reward!) was opened on Thursday the 26th of August 1790, for the reception of Children whose parents are not able to pay for their Schooling, by a number of worthy Subscribers. The school opened with only eleven boys. SWORD EXERCISE 1797 About the middle of July 1787 there were detachments from 19 Regiments of Horse came to Carrick-on-Suir to learn the Hungarian Sword Exercise. There were 18 Men from each regiment, making in the whole about 342 Men... It so turned out that the Number came short 200 at least! They were received by General Crosby on Monday the 4th September, and left Town the 5th. FRIENDLY SOCIETY 1799 On Sunday the 18th August 1799 a Meeting was held at Mr. Lynch's School-room to consider the establishment of a Friendly Society, and of the Rules to be proposed for the regulation thereof. Some progress made. ********** [ Ms. page 87 ] SCHOOLS 1806 The charity-school at Pill opened the 28th April 1806. See improvements 242. The school for girls opened the 1st of September same year. ********** [ Ms. page 88 ] EPIGRAM On Ben Cooper and J. Hatchet commencing Hat-making; by John Stacy: A truth it is yet 'tis very strange So strange you'll scarcely match it; A Cooper now designs to make Hats, with a very Hatchet. **********

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[ Ms. pages 89-93 incl. blank ] ********** APPOINTMENTS 1790 Mr. Thomas Ryan, Gauger, was appointed Surveyor of Excise (in the room of Mr. John Wilson), the latter end of December 1790. Mr. Richard Widenham put in Mr. Ryan's place, i.e. Gauger in First Walk. 1791 Rev. Fr. O Daniel appointed to take the late Rev. Francis Power's Room in the Convent in Carrickbegg. Arrived at the Convent on Monday the 9th May 1791. 1791 Mr. Egan appointed Tobacco Excise Man in the beginning of the year 1792. This is a new PLACE lately created! Mr. Vaughan appointed Supernumary Gauger about the same time of the above appointment. 1793 Richard Power of Bollindesert Esq. appointed one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Waterford. Sworn, Tuesday the 8th October 1793. Rev. Father Power appointed in the room of the late Father O Daniel at the Convent in Carrickbegg, in the end of October or beginning of November 1793. 1794 Rev. Mr. Hearn appointed Coadjutor in Mr. O Conner's place, about the middle of August 1794. 1806 Rev. Mr. O Mara appointed P.P. of Carrickbeg on the death of Father Lonnergan, who died the 2nd of April 1804. Removed to Clonea etc. the 9th November 1806. Succeeded by the Rev. Mr. Rourke. ********** [ Ms. page 95 ] 1807 The Rev. William Power appointed Parish Priest of Carrick on the death of Rev. John McKenna, who died the 20th August, aged 50 years, that SAME DAY! Father Power arrived in Carrick on Friday evening the 18th September, and said first Mass the Sunday following, and announced his appointment. ********** [ Ms. pages 96-97: Calculations; interest by the day etc. ]

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********** [ Ms. page 98 ] IMPROVEMENTS 1791 Spring or Swivel Looms introduced into Carrick the beginning of May 1791 by some Corkmen. They were accordingly sett upon by the Weavers and grossly abused and struck on the Bridge on Saturday the 7th May, by a base, dastardly, (.....) Set of Men... Men! Cowards! Pultroons! they were bravely repulsed by one of the Men who had an old rusty Sword. He caused them to open to the right and left, and form a Passage for his retreat, whereupon they had recourse to Stones, which they threw inhumanly and unmercifully! On Thursday the 26th May 1791 there was a Meeting of the Inhabitants convened at the King's Head Inn by Henry Briscoe and Robert Nicholson Esqs. when they agreed not to sell Shop-goods on Sundays any more; in consequence of which most of the shops were shut on Sunday the 29th until after Divine Service; and some few all day. Mr. Matthew Scott's Windows were gilt the Week before the Fair of Whitsuntide (11th June 1791), being the first Windows gilt with Gold in Carrick since Adam was a Boy! ********** [ Ms. page 99 ] 1791 Mr. Madox (second Watchmaker) set up in this Town, there being a Mr. Matthew Kelly already settled here these two Years. Mr. Madox opened in June 1791. We have also four Glaziers in this Town at Present (1791), where there was but ONE lately. There are 5 or 6 Blue Dyers here instead of ONE! And 6 Apothecaries, where there were seven years ago but TWO! And two Deal Yards where we had not one a few Years back! One Stocking Weaver these 4 or 5 years, where we had no such thing before! And two Meat Shambles, for some 4 or 5 Years past! And 4 Breweries where there was but one,and that one but lately established, which got very little business... One Surveyor; Three Gaugers, and one Supernumary; besides one more expected for the Tobacco business alone -- where I well remember to be trusting to ONE Gauger, who is alive at this day! 1794 Bridge of Waterford finished in 1794. A new Bridge built on the lower Clareen in May & June 1794. Bridge Lane, and the Main Street, paved in Summer 1794, by Presentiment.

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1799 Portlaw made Post Town the 12th August. 1795 Three Bridges rebuilt and widened 1795. New Bridge at Shanakill 1795. V.130 ********** [ Ms. page 100 ] PRISONER 1791 Meany, Brother-in-law to John Meany of Lough Street, sent to Clonmel Jail for a Rape on Catherine Tobin, daughter of Richard Tobin (Fheuch amach) on Wednesday the 15th June 1791. The lad was married to John Meany's sister since the Rape. PRINTING Mr. John Stacy got a little Press and began printing on Friday the 15th July 1791. PILLORY 1792 On Saturday the 7th of April 1792, being Easter Saturday, a Man and Woman stood in the Pillory in Carrick for Shop-lifting, pursuant to their sentence, at the last Assizes of Clonmel. They were used very grossly, by throwing rotten Eggs, dirt, old Shoes etc. at them! The Market was greatly deranged! 1798 On Thursday the first of February 1798 was sent to Clonmel Jail ... Brophy, a young lad charged with having posted up some seditious Paper. He was taken and escorted to Jail by the Yoemen. Will Carrigan (Shoemaker) sent to Jail the 2nd April 1798 for pretending to be an United Irishman, and offering to swear a sergeant of the Piltown Yoemanry. On Friday the 25th of May 1798 Eight Prisoners arrived in Carrick from the neighbourhood of Nenagh. And the 28th, 18 more, 2 or 3 of whom were Clergymen ('tis said of both sides). They were, with the former Eight, sent on board the Prison Ship lying at the Fort of Duncannon. ********** [ Ms. page 101 ] 1798 On Sunday the 3rd June 1798 were marched into Carrick the Roscommon Militia, on their way to the County of Wexford, to quell the Insurrection raging there; and brought with them 41 Prisoners from Clonmel to be sent on board the

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Prison Ship at Duncannon Fort. They were all charged with being United Irishmen. Mr. Michael Quin, of this Town, was one of them who was punished in Clonmel. See Whipping. N.B. There were many other Prisoners for the same crime, went thro' here, not noticed in this Book. Andy Ryan and Stephen Murphy were both taken shortly after Michael Quin, and after a few days confinement liberated. On Thursday the 14th some new Information was received against the above Murphy, but he coud not be seen; whereupon a Guard was placed at his house to let nothing go in or out. On Saturday the 16th June Frank O Neil, Richard Magrath and --- Mandeville (all Yoemen) were taken out of the Ranks and next morning conveyed to Waterford under an escort of the Carrick Infantry and Middlethird Association! Monday the 18th June about 4 o'clock in the morning were taken out of their Beds, Matthew Kelly, watchmaker; Mr. Cary, Schoolmaster; and John Cary, Publican, & Mr. Richard Doyle (Pierse), Yoeman. This morning 20 Prisoners brought in here yesterday, were escorted to Piltown by the Upperthird Cavalry. There was a Priest of the name of O Brien amongst them! Ver. 152 ********** [ Ms. page 102 ] V.85 DEATH 1791 Mr. Robert Rowe, Apothecary, died on Wednesday the 20th July 1791. Miss Nicholson, Sister to Robert Nicholason Esq., was buried on Saturday the 23rd July 1791. Mr. Michael Green (Tobacconist) died on Thursday Night the 6th October 1791. 1792 Mistress Hearn, Wife of Mr. Joe Hearn, died on Friday Morning March 9th 1792. She was very old; her Age coud not be well ascertained. Mrs. Kennedy, Wife of Mr. Patrick Kennedy, Constable, was buried the 11th May 1792. Mr. Pierce Walsh, Son of Michael Walsh, Malster of Carrickbegg, was buried on the 6th of June 1792! Simon Osborne Esq., died the day the above was buried, Wednesday 6th June 1792. Mr. Will Hutchinson, Postmaster of Carrick, died the 12th July 1792 of a Fever! 'Tis but Justice to his memory to say he was very sincerely and deservedly

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regretted by all who knew him. Miss Power, daughter of Mr. Joefry Power died of the same Fever as the above, the 17th July 1792. Mr. Mathew Lanigan (Chandler) died the 5th September 1792. He was a Man of large Body and large Soul; simple, but not foolish; possessed of a large Stock of Honesty! ********** [ Ms. page 103 ] 1792 Miss Nancy Clindenin died on Saturday the 3rd November 1792. In her was much Truth and sincerity! Mrs. Bourke (Wife of Mr. John Bourke) was buried on Thursday the 29th of November 1792. 1793 David Hearn Esq. was buried the 14th January 1793 in all the to-be-had Pomp of Masonry! Two Lodges walked with him to Tincolla, but the 3rd, No.308, declined the Business for reasons best known to themselves. Jeoffry Power Esq. died on Sunday the 7th of April 1793. Mrs. Moore (Wife of John Moore, Clothier) went off to be buried in Dublin on Saturday 20th April 1793. Mr. Thomas Wilson, Attorney, died in Dublin on Friday the 3rd May 1793, and was buried at Kilmaiden the 9th, being Ascension Day. He left a Wife with child, beside 5 other helpless Children of whom 3 are daughters! Edward Briscoe Esq. of Garranareahy was buried same day. Mr. Matthew Russell died Thursday the 16th May 1793. Mrs. Virgin died the 13th June 1793. Mrs. Nicholson of Wilmar buried the 17th June 1793. ********** [ Ms. page 104 ] CEMENTS To mend all sorts of broken Ware: Take any quantity of White of Eggs and beat them to a froth. Add to this soft curd cheese, aand quick Lime, and beat anew all together. This will mend even Glass, and stand both Fire and Water. 2nd: Take Rosin, Yellow Wax Sulphur and Cement. Sift this last very fine and melt all together - then use it. 3rd: for broken Wares: Pound a stone Jar into an impalpable powder, and add to it some whites of

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Eggs and quick lime. 4th; another Mastick: Take quick lime, Cotton, and Oil; of each, equal parts in weight. 5th: for Delft and Earthen-wares: Take any quantity of Wax and Rosin; melt them together, and while in fusion, add a discretionable quantity of Marble very finely powdered. 6th: another which resists Water: Take quick Lime, Turpentine, and soft Curds, well mixed together. 7th: Wax for Bottles: Take Wax, Hog's Lard and Turpentine nearly in equal quantities: melt all together and Stop your Bottles with it. ********** [ Ms. page 105 ] CREED I believe in Billy Pitt Chancellor of the Exchequer, Master of Lords and Commons; of its Intriguers visible and invisible; and in the Secretary Dundass, the only beloved of Billy Pitt; beloved before all Woman; Man of Men; Head of Heads; Minister of Ministers; being in Union with the Patron, by whom all Ministers are made; who for us men, and for our Taxation, came down from Scotland, and talked much of Integrity in the House, and was stated East-India Comptroller under Billy Pitt; and went into Scotland, and was burnt in Effigy, and the third day came back again according to the Newspapers, and ascended into Office, and sitteth on the right hand of his Patron, and from thence he shall come to judge both the Loyal and the disloyal, whose folly shall have no end. I believe in the House of Burgesses, the Loyal Representatives of the People, headed by one hundred and sixty-two Persons, either Peers, or Sinecure Placemen. I believe in G----- the third, Lord and Giverf of Places, who spake by Proclamation. And I believe in Paper-money and national Bankruptcy as the Visible Prosperity of a Nation. I look not for a remission of Taxes - no - not 'till the Resurrection of the dead. And I look for a better Government in the World to Come. AMEN. ********** [ Ms. page 106 ] GOVERNOR 1791 The Lord Lieutenant (Lord Westmoreland) passed thro' Carrick on the Fair Day of Carrick (October 13th) in his way to Curraghmore. He was last year, 1790, also for about a Week there. 1798 In June 1798 Marquis Cornwallis was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He found the Kingdom in a great ferment. He succeeded Lord Cambden[?], who succeeded Lord Fitzwilliam, who succeeded Lord Westmoreland. 1799 On Thursday the 25th July 1799 the Lord Lieutenant (Marquis Cornwallis) arrived at Carrick in his way to Curraghmore. He was met at the height of Cregg Road by Major Pitt of the Dorset Militia, and some [of] the Townspeople who took

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the horses from his Carriage and drew him to Lord Dorchester's door, admidst the loudest and sincerest acclamations of Joy on the part of the surrounding multitude! After a short delay at his Lordship's, they again Cheered three times, and proceeded to draw the Carriage as before, and continued their route a good way up the yellow road, where the horses were put to; and after returning the multitude many Thanks, they returned the Compliments by Three Cheers! And parted much pleased on both sides! On Sunday the 28th on his way to Clonmel, he inspected the Dorset Militia and Carrick Yoemen on the Green. ********** [ Ms. page 107 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 108 ] WHIPPING 1792 Patrick Brown of Ballyrichard Road was whipped thro' the Main Street of Carrick on Saturday the 9th June 1792 pursuant to his sentence at the last Sessions for an Assault and attempt of a Rape on a married Woman, and he himself being also married, and had 3 Children. He was whipped from the Barrack to the Stocks and back again pretty smartly. 1794 James Hyland, a Soldier in the 14th Light Dragoons, whipped on Monday the 8th of December for refusing to go to Church! He got 104 Lashes altho' by the 11th Clause of the last Popery Bill it should seem he was exempt from Penalty for not attending Divine Service. The officers allow that he is a well-behaved sober Man, and of strict discipline. He was sentenced to get 200 lashes but thro' the interference of some Catholic Gentlemen in Dublin, who laid the affair before Government, the remainder of the sentence was not executed. It made some NOISE in the papers! He was discharged on Saturday the 28th February 1795. 1798 Mr. Michael Quin of Carrickbegg was taken to Clonmel, and whipt the 30th May and 1st June, for being a United Irishman; and arrived at Carrick the 3rd of June along with 40 other Prisoners to be sent to the Prison Ship at Passage in order to be transported! It was this man who introduced Carding by Machinery into this Town. He was admitted to bail, and discharged from confinement in Dublin 22nd March 1800!

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********** [ Ms. page 109 ] 1798 On Friday the 22nd June 1798 four Men were Whipt in Carrick on Charges of Sedition; but they made no discovery, nor is it suposed they coud! On Friday the 29th, ---- Hylan, Comb-maker, for speaking seditious words was flogged at the Barracks. See Prisoners. On Saturday the 30th Edmund Kelly, fiddler, was also flogged at the Barrack in consequence of some Information given by Hylan. Ordered by the bloody Lord Kingsborough! The Whipping first above-mentioned was inflicted by Thomas Judkin Fitzgerald Esq., Sheriff of the County of Tipperary for the year 1798. A most BLOODY and INHUMAN Punishment for -- NOTHING! By a most BLOODY and INHUMAN -------. May God in his just Judgement do MERCY and JUDGEMENT unto the aggrieved! For 'tis thought some of them will seek redress from the sacred Laws of the Realm against such unheard of Tyranny and wickedness! See Sheriff Fol 82. WINDOW TAX 1799 Took place the year 1799. 'Tis supposed it will produce £200,000 tho' when proposed the Minister said he expected but £60,000! UNION! 1800 Union with England proposed and carried with a Vote in the Irish Parliament LORDS & COMMONS. Strange indeed! - And very strange that the Lords coud be prevailed on to sign their own DEGREDATION -- their DEATH-WARRANT! If that is not compleat IRISH BLUNDERING, it remains yet undiscovered what, in fact, ought to be called so! Time will tell all... All's well that ends well!!! To commence 1st January 1801. See 190 ********** [ Ms. page 110 ] REMOVAL. V.66 1792 Mr. Peter Power removed from Waterford to Carrick on Wednesday the 13th of June, and the next day took a Room from Mrs. Eleanor Power, Bridge Lane. I wrote for the Waterford Chronicle for him the 19th, which letter was dated the 16th tho' not sent. It came accordingly, delivered in Carrick, the price to be

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£1.11.5 per Year. 1793 The King of France removed from the Palace the 10th of August 1792. He fled from the rage of the Mob, to the National Assembly who deposed him, or suspended him. That they may yet be SUSPENDED! Amen! The sentence pronouncerd on him by the President on Tuesday the 15th January 1793: - I declare, in the name of the Convention, that Louis is guilty of a conspiracy against the liberty of the Nation, and of atempts against the safety of the State! Admiration! He was beheaded on a public scaffold attended by 60,000 Horse and Foot at 22 Minutes after 10 o'clock on Monday the 21st January 1793! Horror! Horror! Mrs. Clindenin and her daughters Sally and Esther left Carrick for Dublin on Wednesday the 13th March 1793 within a quarter of 7 o'clock in the morning. May the Lord of Mercy take them into his holy keeping! ********** [ Ms. page 111 ] REVOLUTION VER.67 1795 The Revolution of the United Provinces (Dutch) took place in January 1795 thro' means of the French who entered Amsterdam the 18th of January. And a Proclamation was issued the 19th, Signed in the names of the Revolutionary Committee P.J.B.C. Vander As.[check], and dated 19th January 1795 and First day of Dutch Freedom! N.B. This is the Third Revolution within these few Years!!! America, France and Holland! I removed (the writer) to Bridge Lane at March 1795. Mr. Matthew Scott removed to the House lately occupied by Mr. Frank Smyth, & Mr. Walsh came in his place. REMARKS 1796 In spring and Summer 1796 Wheat sold at 2 Guineas per Barrel; Barley 22s. 9d.; Oats 14/-; Pork 50/-; Butter 74/- per cwt.; - and everything else in proportion! Except Potatoes which were at 3d. [per stone].

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1797 In the Summer 1797: Wheat 20/-; Barley 13/-; Oats 6/-; Butter 61/- and Pork 29/-. Potatoes 2d. per Stone. 1798 Summer 1798: Wheat 25/-; Barley 13/-; Oats 10/6; Butter 70/-; Pork 25/- and Potatoes 4½d. per Stone. REMOVAL 1798 Mr. Will Hayes (Iron-monger) removed from Bridge Lane in May 1798; went to the Main Street, and was succeeded by Denis Magrath. REBELLION This year (1798) a fierce Rebellion raged thro' the Counties of Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Wexford etc. In the latter very serious! VER. 154 ********** [ Ms. page 112 ] ROCKS 1792 On Monday the 18th June 1792 the Rocks near the Castle (in the River) began to be quarried under the direction of Denis Davin, agreeable to a Subscription lately opened for that purpose, and for making a public Quay. On this occasion, the spirit and activity of Mr. James Sausse should never be forgotten -- his Money, his Time, his application devoted to it; his every nerve strained to its cause! An uncommon Genius appeared at this Work - a stone-cleaver. He has a knack of breaking large stones by a method not known here before. He breaks (under water) large Stones into as many pieces as required. He is retained at 18/- per Week. His name is Laurence Fitzhenry Minton. [writer's footnote] The above-mentioned Quay, unfortunately for Carrick, died in the birth! There was indeed a piece made outside Mr. Sausse's Warehouse, and there remains some of it to this day (14th July 1799) - but in a state of Consumption! Ver. 164 ********** [ Ms. page 113 ] OATS 1807 Oats reaped at Tincolla so early as the 27th July! It is produced from seed

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which shed last year. The writer, with Mr. Will Hayes, went to see it after it was reaped and the crop seemed a very good one! ********** [ Ms. page 114 ] MURDER 1793 On the 10th of August the King of France's Swiss Guards and several Officers of the Court at Paris, were assailed by the Mob and several of the National Guards, and butchered; and several of the Heads carried on poles thro' the City in triumph! On the 2nd of September they broke open the Prisons and murdered the Prisoners in great numbers, not excepting Clergymen and Ladies confined for crimes of State, as they are pleased to call them! Horrid! Blessed Jacobin Club! Blessed National Assembly! And thrice blessed Mob! O God of Truth and Justice! How long wilt thou withhold thy vengeance? On the 21st January 1793 the King of France was murdered! see 110. The Queen of France was murdered the 16th October 1793! Bryan Murphy's wife in Cregg Road was murdered on Friday night the 22nd November 1793! And her husband was sent to Jail for the murder!, greatly suspected. for a Jury of 12 Men found a Verdict against, upon some very clear circumstances! He was hanged. ********** [ Ms. page 115 ] 1794 The late King of France's sister, Madam Elizabeth, was put to death on the scaffold the 13th May 1794! No cause assigned in the Public Papers! Murder! Murder! MUTINY 1797 The seamen of Lord Bridport's [?] Fleet at Spithead mutinied and stood up for an advance of Wages in May 1797. They carried their point and were pardoned. But soon after another Mutiny broke out in the Fleet at Churness [?] which was, with much difficulty got under. There were no less than 21 Ships of War at one time concerned, and the Officers suspended from having any command over the Seamen. There were examples made of some of the most active, and hung at the Yardarm! MURDER 1799 On Sunday the 3rd March 1799 Richard Shortis and his Wife were buried at

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Kilbenny. They were both most inhumanely murdered at or near Knockgraffon, where Shortis was Tithe-proctor to Rev. Dr. Herbert! 1801 On Tuesday the 7th July in the morning a man of the name of Newport, a Shoemaker, was most wantonly and wickedly murdered by Thomas Sheehy, who stabbed the unfortunate man in the throat, without any altercation or (known) previous provocation! Sheehy afterwards stood on his defence but was taken by Messrs. Dalton and Kennedy, two of the police constables - not 'till they broke in the door! Sheehy died in jail. 1804 On the night of the Fair of Carrick (August 15th) a man of the name of Demford [?] was murdered in New Lane, by a set of drunken villians! ********** [ Ms. page 116 ] EXCURSION 1792 On Wednesday the 26th of September 1792 Mr. Joe Hearn, Mr. John Holliday and I took a Walk to see La Poer Tower, thence to Curraghmore, and from thence thro' the Woods to Portlaw. We dined at Mr. Battens on a Beef-stake. We got very good Three-Penny Beer. Mr. Hearn paid the Bill. We set out about 5 and got some Rain e'er we reached home. On Tuesday the 27th of November 1792 Mr. Hearn and I went to Mr. Woulfe's to Munanadoyha, to eat some Beef and Cabbage, where we staid 'till the 29th, being most kindly and hospitably entertained by our Host, whom God long preserve, Amen. 1799 On Thursday the 13th June 1799 Messrs. Francis Doyle, Pat Rowley, Tim Shea and the writer set off for Belline at 6 in the morning, and having seen the West and North sides of Mr. Walsh's Improvements, we scampered away to Piltown, where we breakfasted; and after Breakfast set out again for Belline and saw and admired the South and East side, with all the Turrets, Temples, Bridges etc. etc. Thence we adjourned to Bessborough; saw and admired the Paintings, Park etc. Then back to Piltown, where we dined like the sons of Irish Kings! Day very fine! Dinner very good! Company very agreeable! The only Strife - who should most please? ... Writer had nothing to pay. ********** [ Ms. page 117 blank ] **********

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[ Ms. page 118 ] MILITIA (See Army) 1793 An Act passed this year (1793) for amending and reducing into one Act of Parliament the Laws relating to the Militia in Ireland. The 5th of November 1793 the Waterford Militia arrived in Carrick on their Route to Galway, where they are to be quartered for the season. The Marquis of Waterford and all his Officers were entertained at the Inn by the Town - i.e. a Set who subscribed for the purpose: it cost each Subscriber a Guinea and a Crown. On Tuesday the 12th November [1793] the Kilkenny Militia marched in to Carrick, there to do duty 'till further orders. Commanded by Lord Thurles... Left Carrick on Sunday the 23rd March [1794]; their route for Carrickfergus. They behaved, while here, remarkable well, and therefore the townspeople and they were on a most friendly footing; both Officers and privates. 1795 About the end of November 1795 the South Cork Militia were quartered in Carrick under the command of Lord Barrymore, & left Town the 13th April 1796. Militia shot - see 128. MILITARY 1798 Military Law proclaimed in 1798... On Saturday the 30th June 1798 Notice was proclaimed thro' the streets of Carrick for people to be within their houses at 9 o'clock at night, and Lights out at 10 o'clock! ********** [ Ms. page 119 ] [1798 ?] In consequence of some disturbance at Lodge (see Prisoners) the Bellman proclaimed thro' the streets of Carrick on Saturday the 7th September (by order of Lord Dorchester) that every Manwas to be at home when the Drum Beat (9 o'clock), and any man found to be absent should be subjected to the Insurrection Act. MILITIA 1803 Embodied again. They were reduced the 10th July [?] last. A Ballot took place at Carrick the 28th February, for ascertaining 18 Men to serve in the Militia. It was done in the County of Waterford by subscription - allowed to be the better way by much. ********** [ Ms. page 120 ]

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DEATHS VER. 103 1793 Mrs. Ryan (wife of Mr. Thomas Ryan, Surveyor of Excise) was buried Saturday the 17th August 1793... Day very wet. Peter Butler died the 7th December 1793. Joe Dalton Sen. a few days after. 1794 Mrs. Butler, mother of the Earl of Ormond, buried at Kilcash on Friday the 3rd January 1794. Mr. John Mortimer buried the 9th January 1794. Mr. Peter Burke died the 12th March 1794 about 2 o'clock in the morning! Mrs. (Maurice) Power died the 5th July 1794. Death's shafts fly thick - Here falls the village swain And there his pampered Lord; The cup goes round, And who so artful as to put it by? BLAIR Walter Woulfe Esq. died about 3 o'clock on Saturday the 27th September 1794. In him the Poor lost a faithful Friend and Benefactor. May the Lord reward him for all his good Actions! And remember not his Offences! The Writer (J.R.) lost also a Friend in him, at whose Hands he oft received Kindnesses. 1795 Died about the beginning of March 1795, Miss Nancy Lonergan, sister to the Clerk of the Chapel. She seemed to be in good health, and died before morning unknown to anybody! And a few days afterwards died Patrick Casey Sen. of New Street, same way! Edmund Burke died the 24th March 1795. Miss Mary Russell buried same day! James Cantwell (son of John Cantwell) died 12th April 1795. Francis Barron died 13th April 1795. Michael Sheasty buried 30th May 1795. Mr. Samuel Skelton buried 1st June 1795. ********** [ Ms. page 121 ]

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DEATHS 1795 Mrs. Shea (mother of Mr. Timothy Shea) was buried the 7th June 1795. Mrs. Barron (Jun.) died the 8th June 1795. Louis 17th, Dauphin of France, died the 8th June 1795 in the Temple where he had been confined these 2 or 3 years past for - for - for nothing at all!!! 'Tis more than probable there was some Foul play in the affair. he was about 10 Years of age, and once a Child of great Hopes! Man proposes; God disposes. Mr. John Cox died (rather suddenly) the 18th June 1795. Mrs. Mansfield died at Tramore the 25th June 1795. She is much regretted, as she was respected when living, being consummately gentle and well bred! rich in Earthly possessions, but far more rich in GOOD WORKS! For which may she receive the Reward in that Kingdom which is not of this World! Mr. Matthew Power died at Clonmel on Saturday the first of August (1795) - whither he had gone to the Assizes. Mr. Michael Walsh of Carrickbegg was buried the 20th of August 1795. He died much regretted! Miss Betty Butler, Aunt to Mrs. (Frank) White was buried at Clearahan on Monday the 31st August. I went there - saw much wheat not cut! Elizabeth Ryan (the writer's wife) died the 14th of November 1795... The writer was then surveying in the County of Kildare... He was deranged for some time! 1796 Mrs. Walsh, daughter of Mrs. Russell died the 10th of February 1796 at night. She was married but Ten Weeks or less! Ver. 138 ********** [ Ms. pages 122 & 123 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 124 ] MARRIAGE 1793 Mr. John Hearn, Attorney, married to his Cousin german the 23rd April 1793. Mr. Butler, Son of Mr. Thomas Butler of Kilcash was married 25th May 1793 to Miss O Donnell, second daughter of Pierse O Donnell Esq. Mr. Tennison married to Miss Brien, daughter of Martin Brien, Schoolmaster,

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the 28th May 1793. Captain Butterfield married to Miss Jude Holliday, daughter of Mr. John Holliday, on Monday the 5th August 1793. 1794 Mr. Theobald Burke married to Miss Walsh (daughter of Mr. Matt Walsh) Sunday the 9th February 1794. Mr. Frank Doyle was married to Miss Peggy Burke on Wednesday the 9th July 1794. Mr. James Rowley married to Miss Butler (Robertstown) the 14th or 15th July 1794. Sir James Cahill (Knight Templar) married to Miss Barron (daughter of Mr. John Barron) Sunday 3rd August 1794. George Rothe Esq. married to Miss Jephson on Sunday the 30th November 1794. 1795 David Power married to Miss Biddy Higgins (daughter of Mr. Phil Higgins) 13th April 1795. MAIL 1796 The Mail-coach which plied thro' Carrick since the 17th August 1789 stopped about the 25th February 1796... 'Tis said it would not quit cost. ********** [ Ms. page 125 ] MARKETS 1796 Wheat in Winter 1796, 2 Guineas; Oats 12/- to 13/-; Small Barley 23/-; Pork 42/-; Mutton 5d. to 6d.; Beef 4d. to 5d.; Butter 13d. etc. etc. Only Potatoes which were 3d. Markets lower in Summer - and that's somewhat new! MARRIAGE On Monday the 27th June 1796 James Fennel was married to Alley Furnice, grand-daughter to Alexander Vass. The Boy was at School here and is about 17 or 18 Years old & the Girl about 16! The Boy is a fine promising Boy; and the Girl is...I wish them every happiness. They were wed by OLD NICK! Niclas Ua Faolain. On Friday night (December 9th [1796]) the Rev. John Otway Herbert and Miss Russell (daughter of James Russell Esq.) eloped together, and were married in Dublin by Special Licence on the 17th December 1796. 1797 Mr. Slatery of Carrick (son of John) married to one of

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Peter Sause's daughters Sunday the 8th January 1797. Monday the 24th April Mr. Richard Walsh (Mrs. Russell's late Son-in-law) was married to Miss Fling, daughter of Mr. Daniel Fling, Rathgormuck. Same day Mr. Pat Lynch (son of James Lynch, Chandler) was married to Joany Keenan. Mr. Michael Cantwell married to Miss Clancy on Thursday the 8th June 1797. MAIL 1798 The Dublin Mail did not arrive in course the 24th and 25th May 1798, owing to a Rising of Insurgents at Naas and Carlow. They were in great force, yet were routed with great Slaughter by the Military. there were killed at Naas more than an hundred, and upwards of 400 at Carlow. The Mail did not arrive in course 'till the 31st. VER. 148 ********** [ Ms. page 126 ] CATHOLIC BILL. Ver. 96 [undated] On Monday the 4th May came on a Bill for the further relief of the Catholics of Ireland: was lost by a majority of 71. Against the Bill: 155 For it: 84 Majority against it: 71 This was the second reading, and the debate lasted 16 Hours, and the Arguments in favour of the Bill seemed irrestible! Mr. Grattan was the Father of the Bill, and wound up an uncommon speech with the following Words: "So it will happen with respect to this Bill: it is on its way... Supported by ETERNAL TRUTH... 'tis not in Man's power to stop its progress... for it is urged forward by a superior Providence... your Pride is in the balance against it - but look! it is going upwards, and will kick the beam!" CALCULATION To find the Assizes [?] of the Penny White Loaf. Divide 370 by the price of the Quarter of Wheat and Baker's allowance in shillings, and the quotient will be the weight in ounces. And for Household divide 740 same way. N.B. Ranged [?] is one and an half the white. and 8 drams of Bread an Ounce. If you would find Two-penny, or Three-penny: divide the double, or treble of the above numbers as occasion requires, and divide as before. In dividing the remainder is multiplied by 8 and divided by same divisor for demand [?]. **********

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[ Ms. page 127 ] CARRICK The Castle of Carrick was founded by Edmund Butler about the year 1309, to whose grandfather Theobald the Lands of Carrick mac Griffyne had been granted. His Son had been created Earl of Ormond in 1328, who, being of a religious turn of mind, founded in 1336 the Franciscan Friary of Carrickbegg, and, on the 3rd of June the same year, granted to that Order the Castle and estate of Carrick, which they enjoyed 'till about the year 1445 when having suffered the castle to fall into ruins, Sir Edmond Butler Mac Richard, grandson of James the third Earl of Ormond, by Richard his youngest son, purchased from them a re-grant, and rebuilt the CASTLE and BRIDGE of Carrick, which town and castle remained from this period an hereditary Manor to the Lords of Ormond. In this Castle resided Thomas (probably Tomas Dubh) the 10th Earl of Ormond, to whom, after the dissolution of the Monasteries, Queen Elizabeth in 1577 granted the lands of Carrick. Walter the 11th Earl of Ormond made this castle his principal residence after his unjust imprisonment by James the first, on his refusing to submit to the King's decision respecting his family estate, and died here the 24th of February 1632. James the 12th Earl and first Duke of Ormond also made the Castle of Carrick at times his residence, and here it was he received the first intimation of the Rebellion in 1641. [footnote] Priory of Carrick dedicated to St. John the Evanlgelist founded by William De Cantel & Dionisia his wife daughter of Thomas Fitzanthony in ...... it afterwards became subject to the Hospital of St. Thomas de Acon [Meagher gives St. John de Acon] at London as per [?] Registry in Cotton's Library. Ware ********** [ Ms. page 128 ] ARMY 1795 On Tuesday 2nd June 1795 part of an English Regiment of foot were quartered in Carrick in order to preserve us from a French Invasion! Or to keep us down... They were called Essex Fencible Regiment. They marched hence for some part of Munster on Monday 13th July. They were remarkably quiet well-behaved Men. Three Regiments marched thro' lately, to go abroad, viz. 2 mounted and 1 dismounted Light Dragoons, and another Regiment of foot called Handcock's Fencibles. And three regiments of foot marched thro' which were sent to us from England - Bless England for her KINDNESS! The Kerry Militia marched thro' for the camp at Ardfinnan, in 2 divisions, the 17th and 18th July 1795. The 2nd division halted from the 18th to the 20th and behaved well, tho' good behaviour is not one of their sins. 1797

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Four of the Monaghan, two of the Wexford, and two of the Kildare Militia were tried, condemned and shot lately for Treason, and being UNITED IRISHMEN! Shortly after, 2 of the Louth Militia were also shot in the County of Limerick! and for the same crime, and several others of the same Regiment transported! Many others of different Regiments shot! ARMS 1798 On Sunday the first of April 1798 the Yoemen went to Bolendesert, Landscape etc. etc. and collected a number of Arms which they brought to Town. ALARM On Monday the 16th of July [1798] there was some false Alarm took rise, that the Town of Carrick was to be destroyed! A number of Cars were pressed, and a Rampart formed on one end of the Bridge, and preparations made at the Barracks to repel the - Bugbear - Hobgoblin! ********** [ Ms. page 129 ] ARMY 1798 The North Cork Militia quartered here since the 26th of June, were marched off on Sunday the 26th August 1798. They are commanded by Lord Kingsborough. The People of Carrick did not feel much afflicted for their loss. There arrived here same day about 1,200 of the Guards going to meet the French. They are remarkably well-behaved Men. The 12th September the Dorsetshire Militia arrived in Carrick, there to do duty 'till further orders, and remained 'till Michaelmas Day. They got the route for Fermoy, to be encamped, 'tis said, for some time. The Town regretted their departure very much, for they observed some difference between them and the NORTH CORK: the balance was in favour of the English. The 2 days succeeding the Devonshire Militia marched thro' for the same destination, being the 5th English Regiment that marched thro' this some time past, i.e. Nottingham, Guards, Dorsetshire, Lancashire and Devonshire. Monday the 22nd October the Dorsetshire arrived at Carrick from Kilworth, where they were quartered since they left this Town. there were many Welcomes for them, and the Town much rejoiced at their return. On Wednesday the 28th November Four Companies of the above went into Barracks at the New Barracks fitted up lately at Mr. Maurice O Donnell's new Stores. See 139 ********** [ Ms. page 130 ]

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IMPROVEMENTS 1794 In the year 1794 there was a new Meeting House built in New Street by the Sect called SWADLERS or METHODISTS who are grown pretty numerous in Carrick of late. They are a sober and well-behaved people, and fair, honest dealers. 1795 Mr. William Hayes established a Forge or Smithery in Carrick in the beginning of the year 1795, in which were fixed three fires, besides 3 or 4 Locksmiths, and Jobbers in white work. This was the first Forge ever in this town in which there was a second Fire! May God bless the undertaking, Amen. 1796 In the beginning of this year came to town a Mr. Quin who introduced Carding Machines. They were the first ever used here. he got into partnership with Will Hayes and Toby Burke, for 7 years to commence the 29th September 1796: Subscribed £100 each. Great rage for building this year. Mr. Scott built a new Warehouse, the highest in Town or ever before built here. Mr. Philip Higgins built a House, upper end Bridge Lane. Mr. Tom McCarthy built another where Will Rowley lived; Messrs. Russell and O Donnell another on part of Frank Barron's former holding; John McCann another at the corner of Mill Street. Sause rebuilt part of the King's Head Inn, and made preparations for a new Mill at Muilion an Phuca - as did Messrs. Burke and Cashin at Ballyrichard. ********** [ Ms. page 131 blank???] ********** [ Ms. page 132 ] SICK POOR 1796 On Sunday the 10th January 1796 was preached a Charity Sermon by Rev. Mr. McKenna at which was collected £44. There were many present of different persuasions, and most of the Collectors were of the Church of Ireland. The Sermon was, as it deserved - greatly liked. SILVER 1796 £1,500,000 in Silver sent to the Emperor of Germany in 15 Carts from the Tower would weigh (allowing 4 ozs. to a Pound sterling) 167 Tun, 8 Hundred, and 24 Pounds -- being 335 Horse Loads at 10 Hundred per Horse, except one horse, who would have but 8 Hundred and 24 Pounds to carry!!!

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SILVER 1804 Uncommon quantity of base silver in circulation; refused about the month of May this year. A great deal sold at less than the fourth of nominal value, and the remainder regulated by weight; and then immediately after, the people refused to take Six-pences, either GOOD or BAD! Strange! 1807 The Six-pences not taken since that time; there's now (October 1807) none of them to be seen, having been replaced by ten-penny and five-penny pieces, and dollars pretty plenty, but rated at five shillings and five pence! Nach ait sin? [FOOTNOTE translation -- Isn't that strange?] ********** [ Ms. page 134 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 134 ] DEATH Ver. 121 1796 Mrs. Burke (Wife of Mr. John Burke) died in Childbirth (Whit Sunday morning 6 o'clock) the 15th May 1796. She carried Twins and came short of her reckoning 6 Weeks! She was Mr. Burke's second wife, and he her 2nd Husband. The writer received a letter acquainting him of the death of Mr. Samuel Clindenin in Dublin on Saturday the 7th May 1796, and Mrs. Clindenin (his mother) being buried the Saturday after. Their goodness of heart and honesty was great, and very uncommon! To the Memory of the last mentioned Mrs. Clindenin and her Son Samuel Clindenin This Page is Inscribed by their beloved Friend. And [ms.] Pages 120 and 121 inscribed to the Memory of Walter Woulfe Esq. and Mrs. Elizabeth Mansfield! By their very humble Servant. Rev. William Egan titular Bishop of Waterford and Lismore was buried on Monday the 25th July 1796. Succeeded by Dr. Hussey. Eleanor Ryan (the writer's daughter) died on Tuesday the 23rd of August 1796. Aged 17 Yrs. 8 Months. Mrs. Dwyer (Kitto Stafford) died about the 13th August 1796. Mrs. Mary White (widow of James White, deceased) died the 28th September 1796. Much lamented! Joseph Henry Esq. died the first Week in November 1796. Much lamented! Mr. Will Hayes, son of Mr. James Hayes, was buried Sunday the 13th November 1796. He was, without exception, the best informed young man in the

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Town of Carrick. Pierse Rogers of Portlaw was buried the 14th November 1796. ********** [ Ms. page 135 ] DEATH 1796 Mr. William Magrath, Surgeon and Apothecary died on Monday the 26th December 1796. 1797 Mr. James Lonergan (Clerk of the Chapel of Carrick) died the 13th March 1797. Mr. Maurice Fling, Brewer, was buried the 14th of May 1797. Rev. Father Nicholas Whealan (formerly P.P. of Ballyneil) died at Carrick 19th June 1797. He was buried by public Subscription - not one Mass said for him, for he died poor; not as much as padh pluicaidh [?]could be expected - therefore NO PENNY NO PATER NOSTER! Mrs. Grace Furnice, daughter of Mr. Alexander Vass, was buried the 24th June 1797. Mrs. Gilhooley, wife of Mr. Anthony Gilhooley, Apothecary, was buried on Monday the 26th June 1797. She was much regretted, and many Shops shut the day of her burial in compliment to her memory. Mrs. Prendergast, wife of Mr. Charles Prendergast and daughter of Mr. John Flinn, Tanner, was buried on Friday 30th June 1797. She was deranged in her mind for 4 or 5 years. Mrs. Roche, wife of Mr. Thomas Roche (Chandler) late of Carrick, died in Waterford and was buried at Carrickbegg the 5th October 1797. She (as well as the last) had not been in her right mind for 5 or 6 Years! Mrs. Kennedy, wife of Mr. Richard Kennedy, Clothier, died the 5th of October 1797. Mrs. Quin, wife of Michael Quin, died the 12th November 1797. Rev. Mr. Younge (Dr. Younge) was buried the 25th November 1797. Mrs. Lanigan (Nancy Donnell) was buried same day. --- Murphy (Shoemaker) buried the 26th [November, 1797]. He received some Wounds from two Soldiers about 2 or 3 Weeks ago which occasioned his death! Ver. 146 ********** [ Ms. page 136 ] FRANCE. Ver. 67.110. 1796

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In a Newspaper the writer has seen this day (17th June 1796) an account of the price of the LOUIS or GUINEA in Assignats (Paper Currency) in France, to be 23,000 Livers. Bread 130 per lb. and Meat 250 per lb.! A Liver being valued at 10d the prices would stand thus: Golden Guinea £958.6.4 One pound of Bread 5.8.4 One pound of Meat 10.8.4 ********** [ Ms. page 137 blank ] ********** [ Ms. page 138 ] ACCIDENTS 1796 Mid-summer 1796 James Fanin, Bailiff of the Manor of Carrick, was killed at St. John's Well, or on his way thither, by a Kick from a Horse! ASSIZES The Circuits were changed, Summer Assizes 1796 and now stand thus: HOME CIRCUIT: Co. Meath at Trim July 12 Westmeath - Mullingar 18 King's - Philipstown 21 Queen's - Maryboro' 25 Kildare - Athy 28 Carlow - Carlo w Aug. 1 Lord Carleton R.H. Thos. Kelly Justices Peter Baker Esq. Walter Weldon Esq. Regrs. N.W CIRCUIT: Co. Longford - Longford July 14 Cavan - Cavan 18 Fermanagh - Eniskillen 21 Tyrone - Omagh 28 Donegal - Lifford 30 Derry & City - Derry Aug. 4 Just. Crookshank

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Limerick - City 18 Kerry - Tralee 25 Cork - City Aug. 1 Hon. Just. Finnucane Hon. Baron George Justices Anth. Hogan Esq. Will. Cosgrave Esq. Regrs. NORTH EAST CIRCUIT: Co. Down - Downpatrick July 11 Antrim - Carrickfergus 15 Armagh - Armagh 21 Monaghan - Monaghan 28 Louth - Dundalk Aug. 1 Drogheda - Town 3 Hon. Justice Downes Hon. Just. Chamberlaine Justices John Pollock Esq. Richd. Waddy Esq. Regrs. CONAUGHT CIRCUIT: Co. Roscommon at Roscom. Aug.10 Leitrim - C.on.Shanon 15 Sligo - Sligo 17 Mayo - Ballinrobe 22 Galway & Town - Galway 25 R.H. Lord Yelverton Hon. Justice Boyd Justices No Regrs. named. ********** [ Ms. page 139 ] ACCIDENTS 1797 The last week in September 1797 two Boatmen who were going to Waterford with a cargo of Slates were drowned! The Boat and all vanished, and supposed to be sunk when the men went to Sleep! were found some time after but the Boat lost.

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1798 The Dorsetshire Militia arrived in Carrick the 12th September 1798, there to remain 'till further orders. They are about 850 Strong, and have a fine Band. They are commanded by Lord Milton - Earl Dorchester. ACCIDENT 1799 On Saturday the 9th of February 1799 a Boat coming from Clonmel, and freighted with Recruits and their Wives and Children, was overset under the Bridge and all but 10 or 11 were drowned! 'Tis supposed there were about 60 in all in the Boat! It caused great dismay! ARMY The Dorset Militia fired three Vollies on the Green on Sunday the 8th September [1799] to celebrate a Victory gained over the Dutch Fleet and Army on the coast of Holland. ARMS On Wednesday the 11th September [1799] the Dorset Militia searched for arms in the Town and Carrickbegg: found many rusty old Guns, Swords, etc. etc. etc. ACCIDENT The Sword made in Dublin to be presented to Lord Dorchester was delivered to the Mail Coach in Dublin some days since, and not arrived in course: is supposed to be mis-sent to some other Carrick! It cost about 50 Guineas. See Gift. Ver.184. The sword was found, and delivered on Sunday the 29th September, Michaelmas Day. See Address. ARMY On Wednesday the 2nd October the Dorset Militia left Carrick, much regretted by the whole Town. They were replaced by the Argyle Fencibles. V. 182. Army 184. Accidents ********** [ Ms. page 140 ] YOEMANRY 1796 Established towards the end of the year 1796. Officers in Carrick: Captain L.H. Jephson Esq.; 1st Lieutenant Henry Briscoe Esq.; Second Do. Edmund Smyth Esq.; Sergeants: Redmond Magrath & James Power. Received Commissions in due form about the beginning of December. N.B. Mr. Briscoe resigned, and Mr. William Ryan appointed in his stead. 1797

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On Friday the 30th June they [Carrick Yoemanry] were inspected and reviewed by Col.[sic] Crosby. They went through their marchings and evolutions with great promptitude and exactness, and were in consequence paid some handsome compliments by the General. On Monday the 22nd July they went to Clonmel for Ball catridges and returned same day. Monday the 25th September was the last day the Yoemen were to meet twice in the Week, orders having arrived some days before not to parade but once in the Week! The last week in October they received leave or Orders to parade again twice in the Week, and to increase the Corps to 100 Men! On the 4th December they went to Clonmel for Arms for the Augmentation, being now recruited to about ONE HUNDRED, Officers etc. included. On the night of the 12th December the Yoeman drum was stopped by an officer of the Meath Militia. See Watch. 1798 On Friday the 5th January 1798 a Guard of Yoemen of about 24 Men with Captain Jephson at their head went to Waterford with 7 UNITED IRISHMEN, taken some where in the County of Waterford, and brought yesterday here by a party of the Clonmel Yoemen. Whit Monday (28th May) an Escort of Yoemen went as far as Piltown with 26 United Men of the County of Tipperary, TWO of them Priests of the Catholic communion & ONE of the reformed Church! ********** [Ms. page 141 ] 1798 The Upperthird Yoemen's Cavalry placed a Guard of 16 Men at Carrickbegg, there to continue 'till further orders, and on Tuesday the 5th June the guard was doubled, owing to the Rupture in the County of Wexford, where the Regulars and Insurgents have fought pitched battles, and thousands slain of the Insurgents, and many of the Regulars of course. On Tuesday the 5th June the Insurgents attempted to take Ross, but were repulsed with great carnage! 'Tis said Lord Mt. Joy was among the slain, to whom the Catholics of Ireland owed much! Woud to God they had no hand in laying him low! Thursday the 7th June (Corpus Christi) the Yoemen Cavalry of Middlethird arrived at Carrick to do duty along with the Yoemen of the Town and Upperthird Cavalry. The Carrick Yoemen received a fresh supply of Arms from Clonmel this day, having been granted leave to augment to fifty more, a Privilege refused to others. The Middlethird Yoemen remained here but 24 Hours! But the Upperthird Cavalry continue to keep watch at John Hurley's day and night... And the Carrick Infantry are in charge of the Barracks since the middle of May. On Tuesday the 26th June 4 of the Yoemanry were disarmed, having confessed they were sworn United Irishmen. N.B. Two were absconded before! and one transported. On Sunday the 1st July 8 more disarmed, for seditious Practices, & 1 two days after. The Yoemen were relieved from the charge of the Barracks the 26th June by the North Cork Militia, but still kept watch at Mr. O Hara's. VER.156 **********

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[ Ms. page 142 ] INVASION 1796 On Saturday the 24th December 1796 An Account was received in Carrick that the French Fleet with a number of Frigates and Transports was seen off Bantry Bay, and it was expected a landing woud be immediately attempted! The Alarm ran thro' the Kingdom like WILDFIRE, and in about 6 days after there were Militia & Regulars on the Coast, to the Number, 'twas said, of 30,000 Men, besides a great train of Artillery, and even forges for heating red hot Balls! They staid at the Bay near a fortnight, were once blown out to sea, and soon after returned, but not in the same Number. Disappeared about the 4th January and it was feared they were gone towards the River Shanon, or to Galway, or North about Lisburn of Belfast, or some Port in the North. At this moment the writer has no account of them (January 10th [1797]). 1798 Accounts arrived on Sunday the 26th August that the French were landing at Sligo; and further accounts received that one of the French Transports was taken and brought into Cork and 250 Prisoners! Other Accounts state the ship above-mentioned, or another, to be of 50 Guns, and had on board (besides the Crew) 1,000 Men. ********** [ Ms. page 143 - contin. of foregoing ] 1798 Soon after another fleet appeared off the Coast of Donegal, and being met by an English Squadron under the command of Sir John Burlace Warren were totally routed; 7 out of 9 taken, among them La Hoche of 80 Guns! In some of these ships was Thoebald Woulfe Tone, who being tried in Dublin by Court Martial, was found guilty of Rebellion, but before he coud be executed he cut his Throat! Another French fleet shortly after appeared almost off the same place, but were not able to effect a landing, but made all the haste they coud to get away, and were lucky enough to get off without being taken. ********** [ Ms. page 144 ] WATCH 1796 There was a Night Watch established in Carrick of 12 Men and an Officer or Constable. The first sat on Thursday night 29th December 1796. Mr. Jephson took charge of the first Watch the above night. Watch discontinued as soon as the French were blown out of Bantry Bay. 1797 Watch established again on Thursday night the 16th November 1797 - to consist of 8 Inhabitants, 4 Yoemen, and Captain or Constable of the Watch. Mr. Jephson took charge of the first Watch.

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On Tuesday night the 12th December the Drum was prevented beating at the usual hour to assemble the Watch, by some officer arrived in Town, who said he (being Commanding Officer of the Garrison) woud not allow any drum to be beat. The Drum stopped, after beating towards the bridge, and the Watch (such as assembled of them) [were] dismissed by Lieutenant Ryan. There was some little confusion, which is not yet (2 o'clock Wednesday) quiet hushed! Captain Jephson came to Town pretty early this morning about it! 'Tis not possible we are meant to be put under military Law, being, at this moment, some of the quietest part of the Kingdom! In short, we are as quiet as EVER! About the middle of December the Watch was held entirely by the Yoemen, who were lately augmented. 1798 Thursday 15th February, Watch discontinued. April 5th the Watch revived again, to be kept day and night, by way of Garrison duty. ********** [ Ms. page 145 ] WALKING 1799 Mr. James Barron, Georgestown, for a Wager of 6 Guineas, undertook to walk 4 Miles within one hour, on Friday the 18th January 1799, which he performed in 57½ Minutes, being 2½ Minutes less than the time allowed! He began at the Finger-Post above Tincolla and ended at Pat Flaherty's House near Kildroochtane - the distance having been that morning ascertained by the writer, who received a Guinea for his trouble from Mr. Edmund Smyth, who made the bet with Mr. Barron. The road was, at the time, remarkably deep and dirty! On Thursday the 7th October [1799] Mr. Mandeville, for a small sporting wager picked up 100 small stones, one yard distant from each other, and returned with each separately, in 45 minutes. Distance walked in that time was 4½ miles and 20 yards. First distance = 2 yards Last distance = 200 yards 202 Irish Mile = 2,240 yards x 50 half 10,100 yards = 4½ [Irish] miles and 20 yards ********** [ Ms. page 146 ver. 135 ] DEATHS 1798 James Rowley, brother of Pat Rowley, died the 16th of January 1798. He was deranged in his mind 4 or 5 Years: sometimes outrageous! Tho' he married a Wife during that time, by whom he had Twins: 2 beautiful Children! Captain Russell died the 17th January 1798. He had been long in a declining state, and, two or three months ago he was for one whole week without reason, speech or motion, and in that state given up by the Doctors around, to whom they coud not render any relief whatsoever but expected day by day his disolution - when lo! - there came to see him an itinerant dancing-master who happened to be then in Town. He got a Cow killed, and applied the entrails to the pit of the stomach,

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and in less than 48 Hours he spoke, to the great astonishment of all who saw and heard him!!! he was then reconciled to his daughter Mrs. Herbert Jun. and in consequence made a second Will wherein he left her a reasonable share of his fortune! Edmund Ryan (Son of Mr. Timothy Ryan) was buried early on Saturday morning the 27th January 1798. He was intended for the Law, and was allowed to be a very promising Youth. Richard Cullinan (Ristin Peidleir) was buried the 3rd February 1798. He was a most facetious Man, and many of his innocent Tricks on record! Mr. Alexander Vass buried Sunday the 1st April 1798. Mr. Cornelius Ryan died the 8th of May 1798, most sincerely and deservedly regretted! Mrs. Doyle (Pierse) died 23rd May 1798. Mr. Patrick Ryan (Son of Mr. Timothy Ryan) died on Monday the 4th June 1798. ********** [ Ms. page 147 ] 1798 Miss Kitty Power died on Tuesday night the 21st of August 1798. Mr. James Light buried Sunday 2nd September 1798. Michael Russell, son of the late Garret Russell, died the night of 11th October 1798. This is the 7th of Mrs. Russell's Children who died within 8 or 9 Years! James Hayes, Dier, died on the night of Friday the 21st December 1798. Rev. Mr. Colebert, Co-adjutor to Mr. McKenna, was buried on Sunday the 30th December 1798. He was a good Priest, and exemplary Liver! 1799 Mr. John Kirwan (brother to Mr. James Hearn by the half-blood) was buried on Monday the 7th January 1799. He was a facetious and agreeable Companion, tho' blind for many years. Mrs. Doyle (Terence) died the 11th February - and having lived beloved, she died regretted, being a Woman of most amiable Manners and disposition, much enriched by Charity and Benevolence towards her Neighbours in general, and the Poor in particular, to whom she was always a kind and benevolent Benefactress and Friend! Her sister (Mrs. Lacy) died only the day before. On Tuesday the 6th August [1799] died Mr. John Holliday! Mr. Phil Byrne of Lough Street was buried the 25th August 1799. Mr. Phil Mara [was buried] the 5th December 1799. Mr. Pat Woods the 2nd ditto (3 days before). Mr. James Cahill (Knight Templar) died the 11th of December 1798. Mr. James O Neil died on Saturday morning the 14th of December 1799 very deservedly regretted! Ver. 188 ********** [ Ms. page 148 V.124 ] MARRIAGE 1798 David Mara married to Miss Burke, daughter of Mr. John Burke, Sunday the 27th May

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1798. Mr. James Burke married to Miss Mary Daniel the 20th September 1798. Sunday the 18th November [1798], Mary Ryan (daughter of the writer's) was married to Mr. Michael Brown of Lismore. 1799 Saturday the 2nd February 1799, Miss O Donnell (Maurice) was married to Mr. Meagher from Bristol. And same day Miss Cox (Foxy Coxy) was married to Maurice[?] Bishop Ansley Esq. of Kilaloe in the County of Clare. 3rd March 1799 Mr. Peter Kennedy was married to the agreeable Miss Mary Sausse. Wednesday the 3rd March Mr. James Power, Brewer, was married to the agreeable Mrs. Hurley. MARKETS 1799 Some part of spring this year Eggs sold at 1½d. per Couple, and Mutton and Beef 8d. per lb.; fresh butter 16d. and salmon 6d. per lb. about May. And Wheat got up to 43/- to 45/- per Barell but did not hold long, when it fell back to 35/- and then to 30/- towards July. Monday the 22nd July 1799 Mr. Haydem, Watchmaker, was married to Miss Cox: Cruibin. Saturday 31st August a report prevailed that the agreeable Miss Ellen Smyth was married to a Mr. Lewis, one of the Officers of the Dorset Militia. If it be so, 'tis a Jobb of her own making, and not to be faulted... Turned out to be true! Mr. William Vass married to some strange Girl some time last year (1798) as the Story goes. The Girl lives with him, and had a Child. Marriage not declared! ********** [ Ms. page 149 ] 1799 On Sunday night, 1st October, Mr. Michael O Neil was married to Miss Coughlan. 1801 Mr. John O Neil married to Miss Mary Butler the 17th March 1801. Mr. William Keating to Miss Greene (Glaisin) on Tuesday the 25th August. Mr. Edmund Cantwell to Miss Betty White on Wednesday the 2nd September. Mr. Lanigan to Miss Jane McCarthy, on Monday night 21st September. Miss Margaret Ryan, daughter of Mr. Timothy Ryan, was married on Tuesday evening the 20th of October to Mr. Clarke, an officer in the Regiment of Lancashire Volunteers, then quartered at Clonmel. Miss White (Catherine), daughter of Mr. Francis White of Carrickbegg, was married on Tuesday the 7th of December to a Mr. Hobbs of the City of Waterford. The young lady's fortune (ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS) was the least of her accomplishments. May Almighty God send them every blessing which should attend the married state to make it truly

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happy! 1802 Mr. Pierse Butler to Miss Wells: see Elopements. Mr. Thomas Coughlin was married to Mrs. Kirwan of Dungarvan, widow, on Friday the 8th January, and brought home next day. Mr. John Coughlin (brother to the above), Chandler, was married to Miss Daniel, Saturday the 30th January. Mr. Mathias Slatery [married] to the agreeable Miss Mary Magrath, on Tuesday the 2nd February (Lady Day). Will Ryan Esq. brought his wife to Carrick the 25th March: they were about two days married. ********** [ Ms. page 150 ] COMMOTIONS V.29 1798 The Accounts this day (May 28th 1798) from Carlow and Nass are still very vague and uncertain: 'tis said there were killed, at Carlow, of the Insurgents 473; and the Accounts from Nass are very contradictory. No Mail since Wednesday last - 4 days! - we are left much in the dark! - The Dublin Mail continued not to arrive for one entire week. There was great slaughter of the Insurgents at Nass, and at Kildare, and at several other Places in the Counties of Kildare, Carlow, Wicklow and Wexford! The chief Stand is in the latter, and there are, these few days, marched thro' Carrick, near 4 Regiments for the County of Wexford, and some Artillery and Wagons. There is important News expected hourly from thence. 'Tis said the Insurgents are in possession of Wexford, and have burnt Eniscorthy to the Ground! On Tuesday the 5th of June the Insurgents made an attempt on Ross, and were repulsed with very great Slaughter. Lord Mountjoy, Colonel of the County of Dublin Militia was killed. Perish the hand that laid him low! On Tuesday the 19th the Forces moved to attack a Camp of the Insurgents at Lecan or Carrickbyrne, but they found it evacuated, upon which the Army moved forward in pursuit of them, and now (21st [May or June?]) there is no further acount of their movements. 26th: accounts received that the Insurgents were completely routed from their Camp at Vinegar Hill, with great Slaughter, and Wexford retaken from the Insurgents without firing a Gun. ********** [ Ms. page 151 ] 1798 On Sunday night the 22nd July a Party of Clonmel Yoemen Cavalry had some prisoners, taken at Nine Mile House; whereupon a large Party of the People of that neighbourhood arose and rescued the Prisoners, made the Yoemen run, and broke in the house of Mr. Thomas Neil, where they comitted great depradations. See Folio 156. 1799 On the 15th August there was some hard Knocks given and received at the Fair of Carrick; among others, John Cosgrave, chief Constable, was much abused - beaten, bruised and wounded;

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and so was Patrick Kennedy, petty Constable, and some of the Dorset Militia, and a party of Recruiting Sergeants etc. The Country Men carried off One or Two Swords from the Constables and Recruiting Party! There were some taken and confined, and at present (16th [August]) held over... Not one sent to Jail, but some gave bail. On the 6th of September some reports prevailed that fresh Commotions were likely to break out shortly, whereupon a Sentry box was placed on the middle of the Bridge, where we had none 'till then. And some Prisoners taken at Coolnamuck. See Prisoners. On the night of the 6th September (last night) [1799] a desperate Gang of Insurgents assembled at the Home of Mr. Mansfield at Lodge (supposed in consequence of yesterday's business [?]) which they broke into and searched every corner seeking for Mr. Mansfield. But not having found him they proceeded to rifle his Place, and Burnt his Papers, took away some Hats, Boots, etc. 'Tis the common Opinion that if they found Mr. Mansfield he woud die! See Prisoners. Ver. 174. ********** [ Ms. page 152 ] PRISONERS: V.101 1798 This day (Monday 18th June 1798) the Prisoners named in Fol. 101 taken early this morning were sent down to Waterford by Boat about 10 o'clock, in order to take their Trial on a charge of Sedition. The 19th the Prisoners (Fol.101) Frank Neil, Richard Magrath and James Mandeville returned from Waterford without undergoing any form of Trial! And this day was also taken and sent off to Waterford James Foran, one of the Inhabitants of the Poor House of Carrick, also charged with sedition etc. etc. 21st: This morning was sent off to Waterford -- Ryan, Mrs. Cantwell's young man, under similar charges as the rest. He bears a very good character... And in the evening Will Carrigan, shoemaker, (who was tried and acquitted last Assizes) was taken and immediately sent off! ... Richard Doyle returned this day, but underwent no Trial. 22nd:[June 1798] This day the high Sheriff came to Carrick and took Prisoners Messrs. Matthew Scott, Phil Higgins, Francis Doyle, Thomas Burke, David Wells, James Power. And in Carrickbegg: the Parish priest; Francis White; Daniel & Patrick Boyle, and some others of less note; 4 were punished, some gave bail, and some held over. 23rd.: This day about 3 o'clock p.m. the Prisoners held over since yesterday were escorted to Clonmel by the Upperthird Cavalry. They were all taken on charges of sedition etc. etc. 26th: Patrick Finn of Carrick, and --- Wade were carried Prisoners to Clonmel (by the Constables) but Mr. Stephen Devanny declared he did not know Wade, wherefore he was liberated, and Finn kept. ********** [ Ms. page 153 ] 1798 27th June, Messrs. Thomas Burke, Daniel & Patrick Boyle & James Power arrived from Clonmel (see last [ms.] page) without being put on their Trial, tho' they sued hard for it, and

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especially Mr. Matthew Scott, who insisted on being tried. 'Twas refused, and he gave bail, and arrived at home the 28th, being a day later than the others; but the poor people are yet held over. This day (28th) Mr. Cary, Schoolmaster, Will Carrigan, and James Foran were transmitted from Waterford to Clonmel. 29th [June]: --- Hylan, Combmaker of Cregg, was taken, and found guilty of uttering seditious Words to some of the Roscommon Militia on their march thro' Carrick. He was tried immediately and flogged at the Barrack Yard. [annotation from another hand: "By Lord Kingsborough."] Ned Kelly, fidler, was taken in the evening same day, and in consequence of some Information given by Hylan; and whipped next day. [annotation from another hand: "Salt thrown in his wounds by Kingsborough."] 30th: James Coleman and his brother taken in consequence of the above, and Nicholas McCann, and Will Daniel's Son... N.B. Young Coleman was not found. 1st July: 10 prisoners from the West of the County arrived here, and were escorted to Piltown by the Upperthird Cavalry. 2nd July: Coleman and McCann liberated. And Edmund Meaher, Joiner and Fidler, taken, as was Cody, Tailor, and James the Cobler from Carrickbegg. 8th. [July]: 18 or 20 Prisoners brought in from Clonmel and escorted to Piltown by the Upperthird Cavalry. 9th.: About 20 Prisoners of the North Cork Militia were escorted by the Upperthird Cavalry to Piltown. They were, it seems, charged with disaffection. 'Tis remarkable there were more of this regiment cut off by the Rebels, than any five Regiments beside! V.128[?] ********** [ Ms. page 154 ] REMARKS. V.110 1798 Rebellion this year and much Blood spilt...The greatest scarcity of Cash ever known... A general stagnation in business, and no house building, except Mr. White's Brewery at Carrickbegg. Wheat sold this summer at 25/-; Oats 10/6; Barley 9/-; Beef and Mutton 3½d. to 4d., but Pork considerably fallen being at 14/- to 16/- per Cwt. The summer heat commenced in April... Since the latter end of June there were no Potatoes to be had in the Market. The Yoemen went out the Country the 15th July to forage for Potatoes and caused some to come to market - 14 or 15 Horses laden. they were sold next day at 4d. per Stone... Invasion by the French this year! See 192[?] Paper currency the only circulation: there were Notes on Cards issued by the bank of Waterford in June: they passed for 11s.4½d... 7s.7d., 5s.5d. and 2s.8½d. 'till December when they were called in - not 'till they were counterfeited and caused some confusion! (1798) Temporary Barracks fitted up this year at Maurice O Donnell's Stores.. Rebellion put down before the end of the year, and the dread of a French Invasion blown over. Eggs sold at 1½d. the couple!

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REVIEW 1799 On Monday the 25th February 1799 the Dorset Militia were reviewed in the Ash Park by Sir Charles Asgil, General of this District. They went thro' the firings and marchings completely! ********** [ Ms. page 155 ] REMARKS 1799 In April 1799 Mutton sold at 8d. and Beef at 6½d. per lb. in Carrick. A Loin of Beef, bought by a Man from Tiboraughny, cost a Guinea and a Shilling, being £1.3.10.! And the writer remembers when it might be bought for the odd money 3s.10d. without the POUND! In May Mutton sold so high as 9d. per lb. and Beef 6d. to 8d. December: Beef 3d. to 3½d.; Mutton 4d. to 5d.; Butter 15d.; Pork 33/- to 35/-; Wheat 40/- per Barrel; Barley 27/- to 28/- ditto; Oats 11 to 12 shillings. And Table Beer 2d. per Quart! New regulations this year in issuing Banknotes. No Bank but the National Bank to issue Guinea Notes; but may five Guineas, 9/- to 6/- and Bank-post-bills for any Sum to be Stamped! This regulation took place the 1st October 1799. Mr. T.D.reaped some Small Barley at his farm at Baile an Fheabharain the 29th November 1799! Small Barley at the close of the year 30/-; Wheat 48/-; Oats about 12/-; Pork 35/- per Cwt.; fresh butter 16d. to 18d.; Oat-meal 4½d. per Pottleand Potatoes about 4d. to 4½d. per Stone. 1800 February: nearly as last quoted. March: beginning of this Month: Barley a before; Wheat £3.12.0.; Oats 18/- to 20/-; fresh butter 1s.10d. to 2s.0d.; Oat-meal 5½d. to 6d.; Potatoes - none in the market, but may be had in the Country at 5d. per Stone, and smuggled into Town unknown to the Soldiers (North Mayo) who woud seize on them for themselves. Passing strange! A Subscription opened by the Town to buy Meal, and sell it out to the poor under market price. The Gentlemen and Tradesfolks behaved generously and humanely on the occasion. So did Justice Smyth and Maurice O Donnell Esq.: They each gave £0.0.0... didn't give more... didn't give less! Ver. 190 ********** [ Ms. page 156 ] YOEMANRY. Ver.140 1798 On Friday the 6th of July 5 More of the Yoemen were disarmed, making in all 21 Men since the 29th May.

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9th: another disarmed - more after. Sunday the 22nd July Captain Jephson declared the Corps of Yoemanry PURGED, and that he coud now depend on them. They muster about 84, besides Officers, Sergeants, Drums etc. Monday the 22nd. [July 1798]: The Yoemen of Carrick, attended by the Upperthird Cavalry, set off for Nine Mile House in order to take some prisoners who had the night before been rescued, and to take the Rescuers also. But before they arrived there, they received advice that the Country was up, and to their great astonishment found the matter too true, & Generals Myers and St. John there before them, & some detachments of the Army. the Rebels fled in all directions; some few were killed and some Prisoners taken, two of whom were tried by a military Tribunal, and shot the same hour. They were from the County of Kilkenny, of or near Windgap. The 23rd the party came home and brought with them 8 Prisoners, besides 5 brought the night before by the Upperthird Cavalry. This day also [22nd July 1798], the Cavalry and a party of the North Cork Militia went off to the same ground, and the cavalry, having returned in the evening, reported there were no Parties of United-men to be seen in all their march. August 15th the Yoemen discontinued Night Watch. Resumed again on Monday the 27th, the North Cork having marched out the preceding day, and accounts having arrived of the French being landing at Sligo Bay, or Kilalla. V.142 ********** [ Ms. page 157 ] 1798 The Upperthird Cavalry discontinued about the same time of the Carrick Yoemen, to do duty at Carrickbegg, but assembled again on receipt of the Account of the French Invasion. On Saturday the 8th September the Carrick Yoemen received a Week's Pay, being the first Pay they received since they were embodied. Saturday the 29th September the Yoemen undertook Garrison duty on the departure of the Dorset Militia; half to keep watch every night. The Dorset were here about 19 days, since the 12th September. Returned from Kilworth 22nd October. 1799 About the beginning of June they [Carrick Yoemanry] discontinued doing any duty, but were not disbanded: the times having grown peacable their attendance was not required. They attended again the 6th September on account of some rising about Coolnamuck (see Prisoners & Commotions) but their attendance, after a few nights, was dispensed with by Lord Dorchester, who planted a Sentry Box on the Bridge, and placed a Sergeant's Guard there from the 6th to the 26th of September. 1803 The Yoemen, after a long pause, were again embodied at Carrick in February. Their second parade was on Sunday the 27th February, and muster about 45 good men and true. On Wednesday the 17th February the Yoemen went to Clonmel for arms and ammunition, and returned same day with 40 Stand of arms etc. etc. Received a second supply in October (24th [1803]). They were inspected several times, and more closely the 9th November: mustered 100 privates; Officers, Sergeants etc. 10 more.

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Ver. 224 ********** [ Ms. page 148 ] PRISONERS 1798 On Friday the 13th July the High Sheriff came to Carrick, as did the General commanding this district: there were examinations of some of the Yoemen, and Frank Neil in consequence thereof taken up, and sent off to Clonmel to be tried. A Mr.Walsh, Schoolmaster from Coolnamuck road, was also taken, and lodged in the Barrack. 15th: This morning and last night were taken -- Howe, a servant; Mr. Dunn, Schoolmaster; and Will Byrne of Ballyrichard, farmer. They were all sent off to Clonmel, together with 8 more confined in the Barracks for some time past, escorted by the Upperthird Cavalry, who have their share of duty. 20th: This morning Mr. Matthew Kelly, Watchmaker,was transmitted from Waterford to Clonmel to take his trial. And this morning also was sent off Mr. John O Hara, Yoeman, to Clonmel, escorted in a Carriage by Messrs. Thomas Hearn and Will Hayes, Yoemen... O Hara returned Sunday. 23rd: There were 8 Prisoners brought to town by the Yoemen from Nine Mile House, and 4 or 5 last night by the Upperthird Cavalry, besides 2 who were yesterday tried, found guilty, and shot! See Yoemanry. 27th: A number of Prisoners (14) came to Town from Clonmel, to be taken on board the prison-ship at Duncanon, amongst whom was James Foran of this Town, who was taken here the 19th June and sent off to Waterford, and afterwards transmitted to Clonmel. Foran is the second sent to the Ship from this town. 30th: Last night was brought in here one -- Hanrahan from near Nine Mile House. He is said to be a Principal among the Insurgents of that place. On Thursday 2nd August, Frank Neil, Matthew Kelly, and John Carey the Schoolmaster were liberated, and some others. ********** [ Ms. page 159 ] 1798 On Friday the 17th August several Prisoners arrived here from Clonmel in their way to the fort at Duncanon, and among the rest, Will Carrigan, Cody the Tailor, and -- Daniel, son of Will Daniel, of this Town. Sunday the 26th August, Stephen Murphy was taken and carried to Clonmel by the Constables. He was some time on his keeping, and lately procured a Protection from General Asgil! A Yoeman lately tried (and acquitted for murder) by a Court-Martial at Dublin, made some noise. The murder was clearly proved, yet the Prisoner was acquitted. On laying the minutes of the Trial before the Lord Lieutenant (Marquis Cornwallis) he ordered the Court to be disolved, and try NO MORE! with marked indignation! The Court consisted of Lord Enniskillen, President; Major Brown R.L.D.; Captain Ange

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ditto; Lieutenant Sommers 68th Foot; Joseph Atkins Esq. Judge Advocate. 1799 May: The writer discontinued any Account of Prisoners going thro' Carrick for some time past, for it woud prove an endless Task to attempt any such Account. They arrive every other day. Not less than 40 in one batch lately went thro', amongst whom was a Gentleman of the name of Lysaght from the County of Clare! On Friday the 19th August, James Brien of Carrickbegg, Skinner, was taken for an assault etc. etc. on Mr. John Brazill of Coolnamuck. Sent to Jail next day to Waterford! The Writer drew the Information and Warrant on which Brien was apprehended. On Friday the 6th of September, about 8 Prisoners were taken at Coolnamuck: Hary Sheahan; Pat Riely; his son; two Cooneys etc. The charge not yet well known. V.172 ********** [ Ms. pages 160 & 161 ??? ] ********** [ Ms. page 162 ] ORDERS [CURFEW] 1799 On Wednesday the 21st March 1799 The Bellman gave notice to the Inhabitants of Carrick to post up on their doors the Number and Names of their families. The same orders posted up last Sunday by order of General Lake, to the same purpose, and for all persons to keep within their homes from 8 o'clock at night 'tll Sunrise. Orders to keep within doors etc. see 118. Notice by General Lake posted up at Carrick on Sunday the 15th September to fix Lists of family on Doors, and warning people not to be absent from their houses (without a Pass) from 8 o'clock at night 'till sunrise, under pain of being subject to the Insurrection Act, now in force in the Counties of Tipperary and Waterford. The 20th November Notice to the Bakers not to make any White Bread 'til further orders, but all ranged or household; and the Soldiers (Argyle Fencibles) got notice a few days before, to discontinue the use of Hair-powder. Notice posted up the 20th March [1799?] dated 28th from General Mackenzie that no Person to be found out of their Houses from 7 in the Evening 'till Sunrise next morning under any pretext! Passes were accordingly applied for, and granted by Major Blake of the North Mayo, doing duty in Carrick. The writer obtained one thro' the mediation of Lieutenant Ryan of the Carrick Yoemen. Orders issued the 1st September by the Roscommon Militia, that any man found in the streets after 10 0'clock at night woud be carried to the Guardroom, and also forbidding public houses to be open after said hour. ********** [ Ms. page 163 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 164 ]

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ROBBERS 1799 On Wednesday the 10th April 1799 an Express came to Carrick that there were three Robbers concealed in the Wood of Mountbolton, who had arrived there from the County of Kilkenny, where they had lately committed great depradations. Accordingly the Yoemen (about 20 in number) and the light Company of the Dorset Militia set out for said place without loss of time, and found the report but too true, and in about 4 hours returned with two of them which they Shot. They were thrown dead into a Car, and so brought to town, and the next day exposed at the Green, hung upon two Cars, and stript Naked to the middle. They were in the evening brought into the Barrack-yard, and next day (Friday) sent to Waterford escorted by a party of the Dorset Militia. There were rewards offered by the Gentlemen of Iverk for the taking [of] one of them (Aldridge), and by the Ida Gentlemen for the other, whose name 'tis said is Walsh. They had one more with them who escaped, whose name is said to be Forrestal. Henry Withers, a Yoeman, shot Walsh, and one of the Dorset shot Aldridge. ********** [ Ms. page 165 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 166 ] POPULATION 1799 The Number of the Inhabitants of Carrick, and Carrickbegg, was taken in May 1799 by Major Pitt of the Dorset Militia and Mr. Francis White. The number is near 11,000, or more particularly 10,863. They went out to the Suburbs as far as the Houses were pretty close. They took Names, Ages, Sexes and Occupations. Prodigy. see Phenomenon: 47 ********** [ Ms. page 167 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 168 ] CHARADE. V.126. By J.R. [undated] My First's a Bird that little dwells on ground, My Second's First, my First is second found; Both dwell at Sea, and often seen from Shore, But joined in ONE, you see me then no more; From Sea transferred, 'tis in the Brook, I then Unseen, am heard along the hollow Glen! Another by the same - Past is my First, but that's of little weight; My second gone - now here - now coming straight;

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My First and Second, does oft my Second kill! Yet Lads and Lasses owe me much good will. Another by the same - My first's a great medley, few greater is had; Composed altogether of good things - and bad; My second ne'er ceases to run and to roam; Yet come when you please, you will find it at home; My first with my second oft closes the Greeting Of folk parting at Church - never at Meeting! CASH Money being the common scale Of things by measure, weight and tale, In all the affairs of Church and state, Is both the ballance and the weight. Money is the sov'reign Power, That all mankind falls down before; 'Tis Virtue, Wit and Worth and all, That Men divine and sacred call; For what's the worth of any thing, But so much money as 'twill bring? Hudibras. ********** [ Ms. page 169 ] CHARITY SERMON 1800 Preached in the Chapel of Carrick by the Rev. Mr. McKenna December 21st, for the benefit of the sick poor. It amounted to only about twenty Guineas! 1801 And on the 4th January 1801 another [charity sermon for the benefit of the sick poor] at the parish church by Mr. Herbert; amount about -- CALCULATION [undated] One hundred small stones gathered into a basket one by one, distant from each other one yard; distance from the first to the last 100 yards; quere the distance or length of the walk to gather them in? Greatest distance to and again 200 yards Nearest distance 2 yards 202 yards Multiplied by half the No. = 50 10,100 Yards walked Irish Mile = 2,240

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4½ Miles and 20 Yards over. ********** [ Ms. page 170 ] MERCY [undated] I have regarded the spirit of Mercy which appears in the Chinese Laws, with admiration. An order for the execution of a Criminal is carried from Court by slow Journies of six miles a day, but a Pardon is sent down with the most rapid dispatch. If five Sons of the same Father be guilty of the same offence, one of them is forgiven, in order to continue the family, and comfort his aged Parents in their decline! Citizen of the World ********** [ Ms. page 171 ?] ********** [ Ms. page 172 ] PRISONERS 1799 On Saturday the 7th September Nine Prisoners were brought in here (Carrick) from the neighbourhood of Coolnamuck charged with robbery, burglary etc. on the House of Mr. Mansfield last night. See Commotions. The Prisoners taken the 6th (see fol. 168), except one ( -- Duggan) were liberated... Duggan also. Monday night (9th) a Prisoner was brought in from Kilmacoliver named Norris. Tried the 13th. Tuesday the 10th Pat Hurley of Glyn surrendered himself a Prisoner for the affair of Mr. Mansfield above-mentioned. On Monday the 16th Fanin and three others were sent off to the Prison Ship at the Fort, New Geneva. Contrary with the general opinion, they escaped with their lives! On Wednesday the 18th John Norris who was tried the 13th was to have been hung, and his Body buried in the Barrack-yard; [he] was respited and a new Trial, or re-hearing was accordingly held. The result not known 'till laid before General Lake. At this hour (2.30 p.m.) he woud have been DEAD and BURIED, but for the interpositon of Thomas Coughlin, who procured the re-hearing thro' the mediation of Colonel Pitt. May GOD bless and reward them both, for 'tis said the Man did not deserve death. Major Pitt also lent a hand to this Business, as did Messrs. Tim Shea and James Doyle. The Remonstrance was drawn up by Tim Shea at the instance of T. Coughlan and J. Doyle, and laid before the Major, who made some corrections. The it was coppied fair and signed by Mr. Briscoe and a few others. [ Ms. page 173 ] Whereupon T. Coughlan set off to Clonmel at 5 in the morning, where he found Colonel Pitt in Bed, who immediately got up and waited on General Lake, then also in Clonmel; and after an audience of an hour and a quarter, obtained a grant of a re-hearing which took place same day. The result was that of Transportation, and accordingly Norris was sent off on Saturday the 21st

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September 1799. And along with him James the Cobler, a drunken blackguard from Carrickbegg. T. Coughlin was back from Clonmel to Carrick in 40 Minutes! There were 5 other Prisoners that came from Clonmel yesterday (20th) to be transported for like offences against the State. Sunday the 22nd Edmund Walsh's son from Bollindesert was brought Prisoner to Carrick! Monday 23rd One of the family of Hahesy was brought in by the Upperthird Cavalry, he having been found far from home, at Ballivalikin, his own home being at Barr an Ghearrtha. Tuesday 24th: --- Crowley of Kilmacoliver was taken up and carried to Waterford... Liberated. Thursday 26th, Cornelius Meagher of or near Kilmacoliver brought in, and next day transmitted to Curraghmore, escorted by a party of the Upperthird Cavalry. And 3 or 4 days since Richard Power of Kilmacthomas was arrested, and at Curraghmore, and sent off to Waterford. Friday the 27th Patrick Hurley (confined since 10th) was sent off to New Geneva... tried by Magistrates. Saturday 28th Walsh and Hahesy admitted to bail; were tried by Magistrates at John Hurley's the 2nd October & sentenced to Transportation, or to serve his Majesty. V.186 ********** [ Ms. page 174 ] COMMOTIONS Ver. 150 1799 For some days preceding the 6th September there were some alarming Accounts privately whispered about that we were at the Eve of some eventful commotion bursting forth, and accordingly some intelligence having been obtained thereof by Mr. Jephson, he proceeded to Coolnamuck (see fol. 150) and took into custody 7 persons; whereupon there assembled about 300 Persons at night and committed great depradations, for which 9 more were taken this morning (7th September 1799) by Mr. Jephson and a party of the Yoemen, assisted by a Party of the Dorset Militia. 'Tis confidently asserted that there was a RISING of the adjoining neighbourhood intended, as of last night, and that they had hopes of taking Carrick, and putting the Garrison to the Sword! The Guards were doubled and no mischief ensued save that which took place at Lodge! From the report of a RISING becoming so general there were a number of Cars fixed on the Bridge this night (7th) in order to impede the progress of any large body of Cavalry who might be employed to attack the town. This day (8th) all was quiet, as to any disturbance last night. COURT MARTIAL On Tuesday the 10th September a Court Martial sat at Mr. Lynch's School-room to try such of the above Prisoners as proper Informations coud be had against. John Fanin first tried. There were six tried in all. And on Friday the 13th a Man from the County of Kilkenny (Norris) was tried; prosecuted by --- Sloan [?], a Policeman. Said he tendered an Oath to him. Sentenced to be hanged at Carrick; but reprieved on the day! ********** [ Ms.page 175 ] CONFIRMATION 1802

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Doctor Hussey confirmed at the Chapel of Carrick on Monday the 20th September, and at Carrickbegg the day after: the last confirmation was in August 1791. COMMISSION 1803 Special commission issued to try a number of delinquents at Waterford, and Clonmel; sat at Waterford the 6th January 1803, and at Clonmel the 10th. At Waterford 5 persons received sentence to be executed at the fair green of Windgap, on Saturday the 22nd instant! The scene of their depradations being chiefly in that neighbourhood! The Judges are now (January 12th) sitting at Clonmel: result not yet known... - TWELVE convicted! The five convicts from Waterford went thro' Carrick in two carriages, attended by a priest from Waterford, on Friday the 21st... One whose name was Power was pardoned or reprieved; an express went after them to Clonmel same evening on that account. Two of the Clonmel convicts were executed at Newcastle the 21st, charged with some outrages, but principally a rape on a married woman, said to be big with child! 'Tis also said they disordered her! COMMOTION On Saturday the 23rd July [1803?] some great tumult broke out in Dublin, and some lives lost on the occasion, amongst whom were Lord Kilwarden and his nephew, and Colonel Brown! Some of the insurgents were also killed, and some taken. CONSECRATION 1804 Rev. Dr. Power of Waterford was consecrated Bishop of Waterford and Lismore on Wednesday (St. Mark's Day) the 25th April. A great number of the clergy attended, besides 6 Bishops. Ver.252 ********** [ Ms. page 176 ] GIFT 1799 Arrived from Dublin 17th September, one large Cup, and two lesser, with 6 Salvers and Coasters -- a Present from the Town of Carrick to the Officers of the Dorset Militia. A sword is also to be presented to the Colonel, Lord Dorchester, with a suitable Inscription. The whole cost about 180 Guineas. On the Cup - The Inhabitants of the Town and vicinity of Carrick-on-Suir present this Cup as a memorial of their gratitude and everlasting obligation to Colonel the Right Honorable the Earl of Dorchester and the officers of the Dorset Militia for the liberal, steady, and soldier-like Conduct of the Regiment during the eventful period of intensive commotion and threatened Invasion when the severe authority of Martial Law softened in their hands by Benevolence and tempered by Humanity

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appeared rather the mild Substitute of the Civil Law than the dreadful concomitant of War. Aug. 1799 On the Sword - To the humane Soldier the Firm Patriot and the Man of Liberality united in the person of the Righ Honorable the Earl of Dorchester This Sword an Emblem of Justice and Heroism is dedicated by the Grateful Inhabitants of Carrick-on-Suir and its Vicinity. Aug. 1799 The Cups, Sword etc. were delivered at morning Parade on Sunday the 29th September 1799. The whole are deemed very elegant and brilliant. There was an Address from the Town and Vicinity of Carrick delivered at the same time, signed at the request, and on behalf of the Inhabitants, by Laurence H. Jephson Esq. For the Address see fol.180. [ modern footnote by M.A. Power: "Grandpa Hayden made 3 copies of the above inscription on the cups & sword. One was given to Lord Dorchester, the other to the Town of Carrick, & the last he kept for himself. We have the last, written in exquisite gothic character (quite) faded."] ********** [ Ms. page 178 ] FRIENDLY SOCIETY. Ver. 53 1799 In Harvest 1799 the Friendly Society was instituted by the joint Efforts or Major Pitt and Mr. Francis White, and the writer appointed Clerk at the instance of Mr. White. The Books were brought to him the 21st September 1799 by Major Pitt of the Dorset Militia; one of the best of Men. May God reward him for all his good Works, and they are many - very many indeed! - This institution fell to the ground before it came to maturity! ********** [ Ms. page 179 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 180 ] ADDRESS 1799 The Address of the Inhabitants of the Town and vicinity of Carrick-on-Suir: - To Colonel the Right Honorable the Earl of Dorchester, the Officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Dorset Regiment of Militia: - If the feelings of Gratitude, and sense of Obligation which the Inhabitants of the Town and vicinity of Carrick-on-Suir entertain for the Dorset Regiment of Militia were only to be estimated by the customary Phrase of a complimentary Address, they woud decline the avowal of their sincere attachment, for want of appropriate expressions: But the urgency of the moment calls forth from

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them the genuine Sentiments of their hearts - They contemplate with regret the approaching period of the departure of the Regiment and the loss they shall sustain by the absence of such invaluable friends, who after a residence of twelve months, became no less endeared to them by private Virtues, than by public Characters: with them they enjoyed the happiness of social intercourse and felt a confidence of security in their generous Protection: it must however be a pleasing reflection that the Regiment will carry with them the good Wishes and Affections of the Inhabitants: and leave behind them the Remembrance of their Merits. And as a Pledge of their own friendship, and Token of their Acknowledgements, the Inhabitants request that Colonel the Right Honorable the Earl of Dorchester will be pleased to accept a Sword dedicated by THEIR gratitude, to HIS deserts. They also beg that the Officers will accept of a set of CUPS, SALVERS and COASTERS, for the use of the Mess, to be kept as a memorial of friendly affection for the whole Regiment. Signed at the request, and on behalf of the Inhabitants of the town and vicinity of Carrick-on-Suir - Laur. H. Jephson Carrick-on-Suir 29th September 1799 ********** [ Ms. page 181 ] ANSWER of the foregoing: - Gentlemen: Allow me to return you my most grateful thanks, as well as those of the Officers, Non-commissioned officers, and Privates of the Dorset Regiment of Militia, which I have the honor to command, for the very handsome testimony you have, so generously, been pleased to give us this day, of your approbation of our conduct, during our residence in this Town. Your expressions of friendship towards us affect us the more sensibly because they are in unison with the feelings of our hearts towards you. We came to this Country as brothers, to render you all the service in our power: you not only received us as such, but by a constancy of good offices and hospitable attention, ever to be remembered with gratitude, you have proved that reception to have been as sincere as it first appeared to us to be warm and generous. - Convinced as I am, Gentlemen, that the security, welfare and prosperity of the two sister Kingdoms are most intimately connected, I cannot but feel the greatest satisfaction in reflecting that our Services, timid as they were, may have, in some degree, contributed to that security: and I am confident the manner in which you have considered those Services, cannot fail to excite other Regiments to the performance of the same duty, and to merit, I make no doubt, the same commendation. - It is with the greatest pride I accept the very handsome Sword you are pleased to honor me with, as a Token of your friendship; and in my own name, as well as in the name of the Dorset Regiment of Militia, I have to express our warmest gratitude for the invaluable Present you have thought proper to make us, which we shall ever preserve, at our Mess, as a most honorable Memorial of your generous and friendly affection for the whole Regiment. - Dorchester - Col. Dorset Militia. Carrick-on-Suir - 29th September 1799.

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Ver. 198. ********** [ Ms. page 182 ] ARMY V.139 1799 On the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of October the Argyle Fencibles arrived at Carrick to do duty instead of the Dorset Militia, who were called home and left Carrick on Wednesday the 2nd October 1799. 1800 On Saturday the 15th February the first division of the Argyle Fencibles marched home for Dublin or its vicinity, and yesterday the first division of the North Mayo marched into Carrick, there to do duty 'til further orders. Remainder came the day following, and the second division of Argyle marched off on Sunday the 16th. They behaved, while in Carrick, well enough. The North Mayo not so well liked as either of the former Regiments. On Tuesday evening the 29th April, the Band [of the North Mayo Regt.] or some of them, had a scuffle with some of the Young Men of the Town on the Flags, and one of them drew his sword, and cut Mr. V. Smyth on the head - a terrible gash! On Friday the 19th September the first division of the North Mayo marched for Granard; second on Monday the 29th. The above replaced by the Waterford Regiment; came to town on Monday the 29th. 1801 A part of the Waterford Regiment went into Camp at Garavone on Saturday the 16th of May. First division of Waterford Regiment hence for Cove or Kinsale the 18th June, and the encampment, of course, broke up. Second division marched on Sunday the 21st - Quiet Men! A party (light comp.) of the Lancashire Volunteers came to town on Saturday the 20th, and to remain 'til further orders. They marched hence to Clonmel the 27th, and the same day came in a party of the Louth Militia to do duty here. Louth Militia left town the 9th July, and again replaced by another party of the Lancashire Volunteers. ********** [ Ms. page 183 ] 1801 On Monday 13th July the party of Lancashire Militia quartered here marched hence for Clonmel, and were replaced by the light Company of the Roscommon Militia, deemed Sharp-shooters, or Rifle-men. 1802 The Waterford Militia came to Carrick on Good Friday April 16th and remained here 'til Wednesday the 21st, and then marched to Waterford. 'Tis supposed they will be disbanded about the 10th of May. The Roscommon staid here 'till about a fortnight since, and were replaced by a detachment of the Lancashire Volunteers, who are here still, and were here before the Waterford Militia came to town.

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On Easter Monday night (19th [April]) one of the latter was killed by an English light dragoon with a blow of a stone! All the militia regiments disbanded in May; probably the 10th of May 1802. 1803 Militia re-embodied in February. The ballot for that purpose took place at Lynch's School-room on Monday the 28th February to ballot for eighteen men for the parish of Carrick. 1807 On Monday the 2nd November two companies of the 3rd garrison battalion arrived in Carrick, and to remain 'til further orders... Marched out 12th January 1808. 1808 On the 12th January the 3rd garrison battalion were replaced by a division of the South Cork Militia. South stayed here 'til June, and then replaced by a company of an English regiment. ********** [ Ms. page 184 ] ACCIDENTS. Ver. 139 1800 The Army and Accidents were by mistake or ACCIDENT mixed in fol. 139, where some of both may be met with, higledy pigledy! In the night of Friday the 14th March some of the Concerns of Messrs. Byrne and French took fire and consumed great part of their Warehouse and Goods! The Town much divided whether the fire was felonious or accidental, because 'twas the roof that took fire, and there being no Loft to the house! Time may bring forth the real truth. On Monday the 18th August 1800 Thomas Flaherty fell off Mrs. Cantwell's house and was killed! Rev. Mr. Otway Herbert who got a fall from his horse about a fortnight before, died in consequence thereof on Saturday morning the 8th November 1800. He was a Young Man of exemplary morals and benevolent dispositions, and was never known to make his neighbour's child cry, 'till they CRIED for his untimely DEATH! 1801 Nicholas Power, boatman, who was killed by a fall in his boat a few days since, was buried the 18th October... He had a bag of flour on his back when he fell, which bruised him inwardly; he languished about 48 hours! A young man fell over the bridge on Sunday night the 3rd October and was killed or drowned, and about a week before a son of John Stacy's fell into the river and was drowned! 1804 Three or four houses burned on Sir John's Road on Thursday night the 13th September - and

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a woman and boy burnt to death!!! ********** [ Ms. page 185 ] ACCIDENTS 1805 Mr. Joe Murphy of Cregg, going home from Carrick on Saturday the 25th May 1805, was thrown from his horse and killed! 1806 On Sunday the 4th May, a boat laden with passengers going to the fair of Waterford, was sunk or overturned, and nine of the passengers drowned! Friday night the 12th December, Edmund Torpey, miller, fell off the quay, Carrickbegg, and was drowned! 'Tis singular he fell off the same place some time before, and was providentially saved, but had his ankle put out, and remained lame 'till his death! 1808 On Monday morning early the 4th July, a stable of James Kenny's was burned, and one of the drivers, and three horses, were burned to death! ********** [ Ms. page 186 ] PRISONERS Ver. 172 1799 On Saturday the 19th October Messrs. Richard Doyle (Soldier), Anthony Gilhooley, and Dr. Cleary, went to Waterford, to answer some charges of Treason and Sedition, alleged against them by some of the Waterford ORANGE MEN on account of some dispute which they had at Tramore last August or September. And a week after, Mr. Tom Prendergast was sent for, and he went to Waterford also, and was confined for the same, and on Monday the 28th Mr. Tom Wilson was cited as a Witness, he having been present at the dispute. On Monday the 28th October 1799 Frank Maguire was brought Prisoner to Carrick from some part of the County of Kilkenny. He is charged with being aiding and assisting at the depredation committed at Mr. Mansfield's -- see Commotions. Maguire was set at large some time after. On Tuesday 19th November Richard Doyle, Anthony Gilhooley, Dr. Cleary, Thomas Prendergast & Richard Power came home from confinement. On Wednesday night December 11th about 40 Persons were taken up in Carrick on charges of Sedition and United Business. The most of them were liberated, but 8 were sent off to Clonmel Jail, among whom was Mr. Matthew Kelly, Watchmaker. And on Monday the 16th, Mr. Hunt, Schoolmaster, and Tom Payne, baker, were sent off. 'Tis said all were taken up on the Information of a young man of the name of WOOD, a Quaker... They were liberated on bail, the 3rd January 1800. Ver. 192 **********

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[ Ms. page 188 ] DEATHS Ver. 147 1800 Pierse Power (of Glyn) Esq. was buried early the 3rd January 1800. He was near 100 years old! Mr. John Purcell (Land Surveyor) died on Saturday the 22nd February aged about 74 Years! he desired his Chain (a very good one) to be given to the writer; and it was accordingly. Mrs. Coughlin (Thomas) died on Saturday night the 1st of March! Mr. Will Magrath (Carrickbegg) buried the 14th March! Mrs. O Donnell (mother of Messrs. P.M. & Richard O Donnell) buried at Moothill the 15th September... She died at Tramore after a tedious illness! Mr. Jeremiah Hurley died the 13th September 1800. Mrs. Greene (Joseph) buried at Moothill the 15th September... She died at Tramore after a tedious illness! Mr. William Dwyer (Shopkeeper) died on Friday night the 10th of October. He had 820 Guineas in gold in one purse! Mr. Michael Henesy, Land Surveyor, buried the 20th of November. Marquis of Waterford died the 3rd December 1800. James Sause Esq. died on Saturday night the 20th of December. In him the poor lost a good friend and benevolent benefactor; may the Lord reward him for his many good WORKS! [insertion in another hand: "Married to Mary Fitzpatrick. He tried to make a quay at Carrick Beg"] 1801 Mrs. Mary Hayes (Wife of Mr. William Hayes) died on the night of Tuesday the 27th January 1801 after a tedious illness, which she bore with a truly pious resignation. she was an amiable, discreet, well-bred woman! She was very charitable, and of a benevolent disposition, and one of the writer's best friends, and one he will ever gratefully remember! She left six small children: may the Lord take them into his holy protection: Amen. ********** [ Ms. page 189 ] DEATHS 1801 On Saturday night the 21st February 1801, Captain Hayden of the Waterford Militia died. John Congreve Jun, Esq. died at Landscape the 12th March after a short illness. Mr. Richard Doyle (the friend of the SICK POOR) died at his father's home, on Tuesday morning the 14th April 1801. 'Tis needless to tell the present generation in this town that he lived beloved and died regretted! The writer lost (in him) a sincere, warm, and affectionate friend, with whom he spent many happy, convivial hours, hours of innocence and ease, hours that left nothing bitter, but the present recollection - which the writer will ever remember with bitter regret! May the LORD reward him for all his good works, and remember not his sins any more! He never caused his neighbour's child to cry, 'til they cried for his death. He was - say all that was virtuous, good, and true - AND HE WAS THAT! Edmond Dee (son of Mr. Maurice Dee of Clonea) died of a fever at Mr. Pierse Doyle's the 28th of April 1801.

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Mr. Garret Russell, last and remaining son of Mr. Garret Russell, deceased, died on Saturday morning the 2nd of May, of a fever. Thomas O Flinn, son of Mr. John O Flinn, Tanner, died on Sunday night the 3rd May, of a fever! Mr. Charles Holliday died the 14th May 1801. Andrew Fennesy buried the 22nd May. Edward Morgan Mandeville Esquire died on Thursday the 18th of June much lamented. He was a just and upright MAGISTRATE, a man of good understanding and better heart, a good father, good neighbour, and friend! Peace be with his gentle Spirit! Ver. 200 ********** [ Ms. page 190 ] REMARKS ver. 155 1800 Wheat rose to the enormous price of £3.12.0 in March. April - 3 Guineas per Barrel; Oats 20/- to 25/-; Oat-meal 6½d. per Pottle; and 5½d. at the Stores opened for the relief of the Poor Inhabitants! Potatoes not in the market for any price since the North Mayo [Regiment] came to town; and such of the Inhabitants as have any, they smuggled them into town by night, and at Parade hours! they are now (April 20th) half a guinea a barrel in the Country, and run the hazard of being taken up by the Soldiers if seen coming into town!!! The writer never saw such an early Scarcity, nor heard of such! may the Lord avert his Anger, for we have grievously sinned, and undergo severe Punishment! June 5th: Wheat £4.0.0 per Barrel; Oats £1.14.0; Potatoes 14/- and Meal 9d per Pottle in the Market. But in the Stores opened by Subscription 7d per Pottle! And Barley Meal 5d at Stores! No Potatoes yet brought to market. July nearly as June: Wheat fell near 10/- per Barrel, but the Oat-meal was sold in the Stores the 9th July at 9d per Pottle! The fall of Wheat was occasioned by American and Dantzick Wheat having been imported. This year remarkable, not only for Scarcity, but for an Union with England, to commence the 1st January 1801! This may well be allowed to be an EVENTFUL YEAR! God grant it end well! New Wheat sold in August at 50/-. Ditto beginning September from 36/- to 44/- fluctuating! New Potatoes 10d per Stone... fell the beginning of September to the MODERATE price of 7d.! Summer remarkably dry and warm! Soup-house opened in May this year. - Page 13. **********

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[ Ms. page 191 ] REMARKS 1801 January 1: This day ushered in first day of the month of the year of the 19th Century, and of the UNION with England! Avery ominous year, I am afraid, it will prove: at least it began but indifferently... Wheat £3.8.3 per Barrel; Barley about £1.14.1½; Oats 20/- to 30/-; Oat-meal 8d. to 9d. per Pottle; Barley meal 5d.; fresh butter 2/- per lb.; Beef 4d. to 5d.; Pork about 8d. per lb., and EGGS, last week, 6d. a couple! The writer heard a woman declare she got 4½d. for ONE! But POTATOES - What of them? Why those who have any (very few acknowledge to have any) ask only a GUINEA per barrel!!! February 21st: Wheat nearly as last; butter lower; Barley 40/- per barrel; Oats 35/-; Potatoes - none! Beef and mutton 6d. to 8½d. - and 'twas said yesterday, Pork fell considerably... Number served daily with Bread and Porridge 2,603! May 22nd: Wheat 55/- to 60/-; butter 16d. to 18d.; Oats 22/9 per barrel; potatoes 11d. per Stone; Beef and mutton 6d. to 8d. per lb.; Whiskey ONE GUINEA per gallon!... Market looking down, occasioned by American Wheat and Flower coming in. June 20th: Wheat about 43/-; Butter 12d. to 14d. per lb.; Oats about 18/- to 20/-; Potatoes 9d. per Stone; Oat-meal 6½d. per Pottle; Beef and mutton 5d. to 7d. per lb. Market still looking down! Strange this time of the year! But may be owing to an importation of Corn-meal, Rye-meal, and flower from America. Some of the Corn-meal and Rye-meal sold in Carrick at 4½d. per Pottle, and allowed to be very good! Ver. 202 ********** [ Ms. page 192 ] PRISONERS Ver. 186 1800 On Monday night the 24th March, several of the Townspeople were taken upon Charges of Treason and Sedition, on the Information of some Stranger; 6 were sent to Clonmel Jail, who were mostly from the Country, and 4 more admitted to bail - namely Richard Doyle, Pat Murray, Pat Lynch and --- Kennedy Pingin fe chloich. [Nickname? Hide-the-penny] He also charged 3 or 4 Country Gentlemen! On Thursday the 27th November Mrs. Grace Mullins was sent off to Waterford Jail for getting Nicholas Carol drove for rent due to her brother John Brazill, and causing the distress to be sold immediately. And it was said there are other charges of a more serious nature alledged against her! 1801 Thomas Sheehy for the murder of --- Newport was sent to Clonmel Jail the 9th July 1801. 1803 On Friday morning the 19th August John Brazill was brought into Carrick a prisoner by Captain Jephson, Mr. Thomas Hearne, and a party of Light Dragoons. The unfortunate young man was at the head of a gang who broke into, and rifled Mr. Mansfield's house at Lodge on the night of the 6th September 1799. He then fled the country, was married about a year ago, and did not appear publickly in the neighbourhood (Carrick) until within this half year. He came into town about 6 in

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the morning, and carried of to Waterford Jail about 2, escorted by the Marquis of Waterford, Captain Jephson, Thomas Hearne and a party of horse. 1804 James Riordan (Mahony) taken the 9th [month not stated] and sent off the 10th on his way to Dublin, by Clonmel. ********** [ Ms. page 193 ] 1806 Mrs. Russel was carried to Jail to Clonmel on Tuesday the 23rd December for debt! Wonderful! 'Tis well known there was no three shops in Carrick these thirty years, did half the business as hers! She was arrested yesterday, and 'tis remarkable that her husband (Mr. Garret Russel) died that day seventeen years! ********** [ Ms. page 194 ] PLAY 1801 On Saturday the 4th February 1801 was performed at the Theatre for the benefit of the Poor, by some of the young men of the town, The Fair Penitent. Performers: Sciolto -- Mr. Ryan Altamont -- Mr. Power Lothario -- Mr. Doyle Rosano -- Mr. Hayes Horatio -- Mr. Higgins Lavinia -- Mrs. Doyne Lucilla -- Mrs. Waldron Calista -- Mrs. McNamara Farce: Trick Upon Trick, or, The Vintner in the Suds. On Saturday 14th March was performed by the same, for the benefit of Mr. Lynch, the much admired comedy of RETALIATION with the farce of The Mayor of Garret. On Thursday evening December 3rd Players began with the Play of Lovers Vows. Mr. Pero, Manager; company: Messrs. Rousewell elder and younger; Stanley; Waldron; Day; Burgess; Mansel etc. And Messdames Waldron; Doyne; Day; Rawling etc. PLANETS Diameters of the Sun and primary planets in British miles: Sun -- 763,460 Miles

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Miles Mercury -- 4,240 distant from Sun - - 32,000,000 Venus -- 7,906 " " " - - 59,000,000 Earth -- 7,970 " " " - - 81,000,000 Mars -- 4,444 " " " - - 123,000,000 Jupiter - 81,155 " " " - - 424,000,000 Saturn - 67,870 " " " - - 777,000,000 Moon's distance from the Earth, 240,000 miles. ********** [ ? Ms. page 195 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 196 ] BANK Ver. 22 1801 Mr. John O Neill's Bank in Waterford stopped payment on Wednesday the 27th May 1801. It was apprehended the day before (fair of Carrick) that such an event was likely to ensue, and it caused a great stagnation in the fair, and thro' the town, and country round. The Bank, in fact, was not open since the Saturday before, but being Whitsuntide, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were bank holidays. Quere: Was not the Bank shut since Saturday? There are different opinions about it. BARM Take 2 lb. of dry mealy boiled Potatoes, bruise them fine with a Spoon, pour on two quarts of water boiling, stirring the whole 'till smooth. Put in 4 ozs. brown sugar, mixed well, and when milk-warm, add two large spoonfuls of good solid barm. Let it lie for two hours before the fire 'till it ferment, then remove it to a cool place for 24 hours. One naggin of the barm serves for four quarts of flour; the dough must lie for nine hours. The barm will keep two months. This barm has been found extremely useful for people in the country. The dough lying so long is the only inconvenience but foresight will obviate that. A little castile soap disolved in water and mixed with leaven makes the lightest bread. This is the most elegant French bread manufactured! BANKRUPT 1801 Mr. Robert Whelan shut up shop Wednesday the 19th July 1801. William Baker shut up shop Saturday night the 29th of August; left it so. Mr. Hayden (Grocer and Watchmaker) shut Shop on Sunday night 25th October, and decamped! ********** [ Ms. page 197 ] BANKRUPT 1804

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Messrs. Mandeville, Brewers, failed about the 19th April 1804. @tis not known (3rd May) how much, in the pound, they will be able to pay, for Messrs. Newport have a mortgage of £2,000 on the holdings and utensils; i.e. one thousand on each. Some think that a mortgage on the utensils is bad in law; wherefore a law opinion is to be had on the subject. Mrs. Russell's shop was shut on Tuesday morning the 5th November. There was not another shop in the town supposed of greater stability! .... Opened again the 12th... BANK Richard Sausse, Esq. opened a Bank at Carrick the latter end of December. May GOD give him a blessing therewith. It was the first ever opened here. 1805 Mr. Joseph Carshore opened his bank the latter end of March 1805. BLACKING LIQUID Take three pints vinegar or small beer; 2 ozs. lamp black; the juice of one lemon. Boil them 15 minutes over a slow fire, and when cold, add 5 drachms oil-of-vitriol or a glass strong whiskey, and 2 tablespoonfuls sweet oil. Mix the vitriol and oil together, but don't put them in 'till the liquid is quite cold. Stir it well before using. ********** [ Ms. page 198 ] ADDRESS Ver.180 1801 May 1801 Three plate Cups were presented to Captain Jephson of the Carrick Yoemanry by the Corps, attended with a suitable Address, which he was graciously pleased to accept, and returned the following spirited, manly answer: - Brother Soldiers: The generous testimony of your approbation of my conduct I am proud of. 'Tis of value to me, as it is honorable. Unmoved by Faction, unattached to Party, with no interested view, I shall ever act for the real interest of our Country. Such conduct, 'tho subject to error, must meet the sanction of honest Men: all else, to me, is worthless. With mutual and perfect esteem, I remain your true friend and Captain -- L.H. Jephson. ADDRESS - Sir: Be pleased to accept the Cup which we have the honour to present, to manifest the unceasing esteem and regard which we sincerely entertain for you. The sentiments of our hearts flow from a full recollection and meritted approbation of your conduct as a gentleman, as an officer,

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and as a magistrate of this county. In these, and in all other relations of your public and private life you have justly earned and obtained the approbation of all worthy men, who have been so fortunate as to have the honor of your acquaintance, or who have been witnesses of your proceedings. INSCRIPTION ON THE CUP - to Laurence H. Jephson Esquire, Captain of Carrick-on-Suir Yoemanry, these Cups are presented by your Corps; as the friend of the poor, the supporter of the laws; and the opposer of tyranny. ********** [ ? Ms. page 199 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 200 ] DEATHS Ver.188 1801 Mrs. Margaret White, wife of Mr. Patrick White, died of a decay, on Sunday night the 21st June 1801. She was a very amiable young woman, about 23 years of age. She left two daughters, the elder not yet able to speak. Mr. John Wells buried the 13th July! Mrs. Susanna Butler died ... or was found dead in her bed, on Monday morning the 13th July! Mrs. Rowley, wife of Mr. Pat Rowley, died, much regretted, on Thursday the 23rd July! They were married 8th March 1780, and parted the 24th July 1801! They knew no domestic broils! Mr. Thomas Burke died on Friday night the 16th October, much regretted! "Queen lilies! and ye painted populace Who dwell in fields - Ye lovely fugitives! Coeval race with man! for man you smile; Why not smile AT him too? You share indeed His sudden Pass, but not his constant pain. So man is made; nought ministers delight But what his glowing passions can engage; And glowing passions, bent on aught below, Must, soon or late, with anguish turn the scale, And anguish, after rapture, how severe! Rapture? Bold man ..................... ................ At thy friend's expense be wise; Lean not on earth; 'twill pierce thee to the heart; A broken reed at best, but oft a spear; O'er its sharp point peace bleeds, and hope expires." Mr. Robert Fitzgerald of Carrickbeg died of a short illness on Friday morning the 27th of November... He was a most placid, good-natured man, and much regretted by a large circle of

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acquaintance. Peace be with thee! ********** [ Ms. page 201 ] 1801 Mr. John Power, chandler, died on Thursday the 3rd of December, after an illness of only four days. he was remarkably honest, diligent, and sober; consequently much esteemed. He left a helpless wife and seven children to deplore his loss - a considerable loss indeed! ............. "and Affection's flame; Angels allyed descend to feed the fire; And DEATH, which others slay, makes him a God." Mr. John McEnery of the Castle, died on the night of Wednesday December 9th. Mr. Redmond Magrath: see Suicide. An inquest held on the body brought in their verdict - accidental death. 1802 Mr. Peter Power, who lodged at Patrick Barron's these four years back, was buried about 2 or 3 hours before day, on Friday morning the 8th of January 1802. He was a very singular character, and his death and burial were so too. Mr. Barron never told any of his relations (Pierse and Thomas Butler, Catherine and Margaret Ryan) a tittle about the matter 'till he had him TRENCHED! Mrs. Hayes (Pat) died the 13th January. Mrs. Ryan (Mr. A. Power's aunt) died Friday the 2nd April 1802! Mrs. Cummins and John McCann died the 26th June or thereabout - the writer was not at home. Mr. Joseph Hearn of charitable and Christian memory died on Wednesday morning the 13th of October 1802! Say all that is honest, just, and true - and he was that... "Take him all in all, and we shall not look upon his like again." May the Lord receive his soul! ********** [ Ms. page 202 ] REMARKS Ver. 190 1801 The American Corn-meal was greatly plenty in June and July 'till Potatoes and other helps arrived, and the wheat began to be reaped about the 2nd week in August, and some sold shortly after at 25/- to 30/-, tho' the old brought 40/- to 45/- and then fell to 34/1½ being about half the price the hoarders refused sometime before to sell it for! And Potatoes, while many denied to have, and sell for a GUINEA a Barrel, were sold in August, when new potatoes came to market, at 4d per Stone. Great and blessed revolution! Blessed be the AUTHOR! September 1st: New Wheat 30/-; no price set on barley nor on oats yet. Potatoes very plenty and very fine! 5th October: Wheat beginning of this month 33/- to 35/-; Barley 15/- to 16/-; Oats 9/- to 9/6; and Potatoes 2d per Stone - remarkably fine! Pork, which was worth £3.10.0 per cwt. 4 or 5 days ago is now (10th October) fallen to about 25/- by reason of the account received of a Peace with France etc. And Wheat now (October 17th) fallen to 30/-.

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1802 Great and blessed reverse! This year contrasted with the last; the difference is wonderful! How passing wonder he that made it such. Potatoes sold this day twelve month for a GUINEA a Barrel, and this day (24th July) at HALF A CROWN! Wheat is about 32/- to 34/-, but none buying by the merchants, there being a prohibition of exporting any corn 'till the 1st of January next: the stores are full. 1803 July 25th: Very dry and hot this month past. Wheat from 25/- to 30/-; Oats 10/-; Barley --; Potatoes 4½ to 5d per Stone; Beef 6½ per lb.; Mutton 5d; Oat-meal 4d per Pottle. Fresh butter 12d to 14d per lb. Since finishing the tillage of potatoes, the weather is so very dry that there are great apprehensions for the safety of the crop of potatoes, and thought they will be dear and scarce this year! Avert it good God! ********** [ Ms. page 203 ] REMARKS 1803 Peace last year and the militia disembodied, and war this year and the militia reembodied! And the late ballot not now (25th July 1803) found adequate for the exigency of the State, the people are again numbered and a second requisition demanded. The Parish of Carrick and Newtown supplied 18 men, and must now supply 13 supplementary men! The last blessed peace held about twelve months - from last year to this year. Very fine! The multitude disbelieved the peace, at least its sincerity and duration, while their betters laughed at them. Was it in the spirit of prophecy, or instinct, or have they not some correspondence with the French? I shoud suppose the last. I have heard many of that kind who hardly can boast of any more than INSTINCT, laugh at the news of peace when it arrived (see Peace, next page) which made the writer laugh at their incredulity - but now he laughs at himself: ha, ha, ha! War! War! Horrid War! This year a pump was erected in New Street at the expense of some few subscribers. Summer and harvest the driest ever remembered. Very little rain from May to the 5th November: see Weather. Grinding of wheat became so difficult for want of water, that several bakers sent their corn to Kilmacthomas towards the beginning of November to be ground, and bread was sometimes hard to be procured in Carrick! Towards the close of the year: Wheat about 30/-; Oats 10/-; Barley 12/-; Pork from 27/- to 30/-; Potatoes 4d to 5d per Stone; Fresh butter 18d to 2/- per lb; beef 3d to 5d; Mutton 4d to 6d. Milk very dear! Cabbage very scarce and dear! Ver. 230 ********** [ Ms. page 204 ] PEACE Ver. 48 1801 Accounts of a Peace with France arrived at Carrick on the 6th of October. It was welcome news to the public in general: a consummation devoutly to be wished! And yet - strange to tell! -

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many there were who did not like it, nor did they choose to believe it! Some had fat hogs, that woud not fetch half-price, some were disaffected to Government, and expected a visit from the French, and other some did not know what they wanted, but something there was, they coud not like, and believed all was but a SHAM! - and merely calculated to lower the rates of provisions the better to victual the fleets and army! And yet there's nothing strange after all; the sick stomach loathes the best food! And the sick mind the best advice! PHENOMENON 1803 On Friday the 29th July the tide was full at Carrick a quarter before one, and ebbed for 15 or 20 minutes, and then set in again for 15 or 20 minutes more, and then ebbed again and went on as usual! The writer and Mr. Francis Doyle observed it, and it was palpable! ********** [ Ms. page 206 ] ELOPEMENT 1801 On Monday night the 23rd November Miss Wells eloped with Mr. Pierse Butler. 1802 On Saturday morning (early) the 7th August Mr. Val O Donnell and Miss Meagher took a march together from his father's house, where the young lady had been on a visit for some time. Mr. Otway Herbert and Miss Russell: see marriage, fol. 125. 1807 Will Hayes (servant to Mr. Bradshaw) hopped off with Miss Matthews, daughter of Harry Matthews, police-constable. The girl was ALMOST FIFTEEN! beginning of November, or end of October - NO MATTER. ********** [ ? Ms. page 207 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 208 ] WEATHER 1802 Weather during the spring very dry, and frost and snow about the beginning of May; rain very much needed, but did not come 'till the end of May, when the weather became wet, cold and stormy, which continued 'till this day (24th July) which looks pretty well, and seemingly settled. Continued wet 'till the first of August. 1803 Summer and harvest remarkably dry! No rain from May to the night of the 5th of November, but three days in the beginning of August, and two or three hours some night in September! No one is heard to say they ever saw such drought!!! On Tuesday the 27th December it blew a most heavy and tremendous blast: the like was not felt for some time past!

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1804 The winter 'till the beginning of December very wet. Towards the close of the year there was some little frost and snow. 1805 Winter 'till the middle of March very wet, and the beginning of March remarkably wet; but from thence 'till the latter end of April very good spring weather; but on the morning of the 29th April (the Eve of May Eve!) there was an uncommon fall of snow! Great rains the latter end of July and beginning of August, 'til about the middle! 1806 Month of July remarkable for thunder and rain. 1807 Summer wet, and the harvest more so. On the night of the 9th November there was a great fall of snow, more than usual for the time of the year! And the night following a very hard frost, also remarkable for the early season. But the succeeding days proved very favourable for digging the potatoes, 'til the night of the 18th, when the snow returned, and continued 'till [ Ms. page 209 ] some time the next night: fall much greater than the first; wind at east! Soon as the snow ceased it began freezing very hard, and continued 'till the 24th. Froze again the nights of the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th - but it froze hard but two or three nights. The snow was uncommon; there are dreadful accounts from several parts of the kingdom! There was a young man perished near Clonmel, and went thro' Carrick to [be] buried at Fiddown! And a little boy perished at or near Nine Mile House! Several cows and sheep perished in the county of Waterford! Many large and small limbs of oak trees were broke down in Curraghmore and Coolnamuck woods by the loads of snow!!! The writer (J.R.) went to Coolnamuck to see the broken limbs, and had to say he never saw the like! Snow fell again the 7th December; continued but about an hour, but fell very thick and heavy, and was immediately followed by a very hard frost! Frost very hard 'till the 9th and on that night thawed without rain, as did the two former. 1808 More snow the night of the the 20th January, and towards day it froze very hard, as it did the night following. More snow the 25th - somewhat light in the day, but fell pretty smart at night. More snow the 14th February, after three nights' hard frost! Great fall of snow o the night of the 18th of March: wonderful late in the season! Great fall of snow the 25th March. ********** [ Ms. page 210 ]

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CALCULATIONS: Ver. 96 & 126 1802 To find the moveable Feasts: Easter Day (on which the rest depend) is always the first Sunday after the first full moon, which happens upon, or next after the 21st of March; and if the full moon happens on a Sunday, Easter Day is the Sunday after. Advent Sunday is always the nearest Sunday to the feast of St. Andrew, whether before or after. Septuagesima Sunday - - 9 Weeks before Easter. Sexagesima Sunday - - 8 Weeks before Easter. Quinquagesima Sunday - - 7 Weeks " " Quadragesima Sunday - - 6 Weeks " " Rogat. " - - 5 Weeks after Easter. Ascension - - 40 days " " Whitsun - - 7 Weeks " " Trinity Sunday - - 8 Weeks " " To find how much a man should walk in gathering 100 stones laid at one yard's distance from each other, and bringing in one by one: Add the least and greatest walking, and multiply by the half. [calculation] ********** [ Ms. page 211 ] CHAPELS 1798 - 1801 Burned in the county of Wexford in the year 1798, being the year of the rebellion, and for three years after, by the Orangemen! 1798 Boolavogue - - 27th May Maglass - - 30th Ramsgrange - - 19th June Drumgold - - 21st Ballemurrin [?] - - Do. Gorey - - 24th August Anascuragh [?] - - 2nd September

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Crane - - 17th Rock [?] - - 12th October Balleduff - - 19th Riverchapel - - Do. Monaseed - - 25th Clologue - - 26th Killeveny [?] - - 11th Nov. Ferns - - 18th Oulard - - 28th Castletown - - --- 1799 Ballygarret - - 15th January Ballinamonabeg - - 18th Askamore [?] - - 24th February Murntown - - 24th April Monamoling - - 3rd May Kilrush [?] - - 15th Marshalstown - - 8th or 9th June Mulnfin [?] - - Do. Crossabeg - - 24th Killeneerin [?] - - 29th Monageer - - 1st July Kiltoyly - - 1st October 1800 Glanbrien - - 13th March Kaim [?] - - 3rd Sept. Ballimackesy - - --- 1801 Courtmacuddy - - 13th August The Protestant church of Old Ross was burned 2nd June 1798, being the only church burned in the whole county, and then in the highest ferment! Chapel of Carrick rebuilt: see Improvements, fol. 288. ********** [ Ms. page 212 ] DUEL 1802 On Sunday morning the 18th July a duel was fought at the Ash-park by Messrs. Thomas Hearn and Morgan Hayes. Mr. Hearn fired, but Mr. Hayes refused to return the fire, upon which the seconds interposed and reconciled the parties. Good GOD! How strange and perverse must notions

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of HONOUR be, that clash so wide with the notion of our divine REDEEMER! [modern footnote interpolated] N.B. Mr. Morgan Hayes is buried in the old graveyard of Reilg na Muck at Ck Beg, where the remains of a mausoleum erected by his widow may still be seen in the wall. It is in ruins. M.A. Power Newtown House [Tramore] February 28th, 1911 ********** [ ? Ms. page 213 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 214 ] MARRIAGE Ver. 148 1802 On Tuesday night the 10th August was married Mr. Richard Scott of Kilkenny to Miss Joana Neil. On Thursday the 2nd September Captain Thoebald Mandeville was married to Miss O Donnell, daughter of Joe O Donnell, Esq. On Saturday the 11th September D'Arcy Mahon [?] was married to Miss Lalor of Cregg, daughter of Thomas Lalor, esquire. MAD DOG On Thursday night (23rd September) died at Carrick a young lad, bit by a mad dog! He was bit on the first of August, and the wound healed; and the first symptoms appeared on Monday the 20th instant - the mania of hydrophobia, held but from that time 'til Thursday evening! - Cure for bite of mad dog: see Poison, [Ms.] page 18 of this book. MARRIAGE On Wednesday 29th September Mr. Butler Jun. of Lowsgreen [?], was married to Miss Wall, at the church of Clonagam. On Wednesday night the 20th October Miss Mary Burke was married to a Mr. Kelly of the city of Dublin. On Saturday the 27th November Mr. William Campion was married to Miss Barron. MAIL COACH 1803 Began to ply again from Clonmel to Waterford, thro' the county of Kilkenny, the 6th of January 1803. Continued not long! MARRIAGE Mr. Luke Murphy married to Miss Coleman the 18th February. Mr. Patrick Hayden* [married] to Miss Biddy Sausse the 20th. Ver. 222. *[modern interpolation by M.A. Power]: Our grandfather. His first wife. First Mrs. Hayden died Sept. 14th 1815 Aged 38 years. Remarred on January 11th 1827 [?] Miss M.A. McDermott, Dublin.

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********** [ Ms. page 215 ] [modern interpolation by M.A. Power, on what had been a blank page; dated Feb. 22, 1911] Notes on Mr. Hayden & Mr. Sausse The first wife of Mr. Patrick Hayden of Carrick Beg (Miss Biddy Sausse) was first cousin to Mr. Richard Sausse, the Banker, Carrick-on-Suir. His country house was at Ansboro, Co. Kilkenny. He married twice (Mr. Sausse); first to Miss Scully of Kilfeacle, Co. Tipperary, who died at her father's house, Kilfeacle, Thursday 14 August 1788, leaving one child (a daughter) who married William O Donnell of The Cottage, Carrick-on-Suir. 2nd wife - Miss Duffy, who left a very large family, all grown up at the time of her death. Some of these are buried in the Parish Church, Carrick Beg, where the Sausses have their family vault. The Parish Church was formerly a Franciscan Monastery, founded by the Ormondes, of which the annalist John Clynn was first guardian. Mr. Sausse sold the land and ruin to the then P.P. of Carrick Beg, Fr. Michael Power, who restored the ruined Church in a very slipshod fashion. He did not even make the windows match, & in a notice of the work which he built into the wall, near the road, spelt Parishioners without an i, which made the witty P.P. of Carrick, Dr. Connolly,say that he knocked the eye out of the parishioners. Mr. P. Hayden left 4 daughters by his first wife, & 2 sons & 3 daughters by the second. Both wives lie in the family vault, next Mr. Sausse's vault in the Parish Church of Carrick Beg. Second wife died May 30th 1879, aged 81 years. One son of Mr. Hayden survives today - Rev. W. Hayden S.J., born Feb. 2nd 1839 M.A. Power Feb. 22, 1911. ********** [ Ms. page 216 ] IMPROVEMENTS Ver. 131 1802 New Brewery opened this year by Messrs. Barker and Mandeville. 1803 On Tuesday 31st August (1802) the bridge of Carrick began to be taken down in order to enlarge some of the Arches at the end near Carrickbegg, and no sooner had the undertakers (Foran and Thomas Rourke) finished pulling down 2 arches than they left it at SIXES and SEVENS! And so continues (January 12th 1803) at this day... One man fell into the river, by its means, and was killed by the fall, or drowned! One horse and dray fell in, but the por horse escaped with its life and limbs, to the wonder of many! New house built in Bridge Lane by Mr. James Doyle, where his father formerly lived. And one [house built] in the Main Street by Mr. James Lynch, opposite the milk-market, having for that purpose, bought their interest in said concerns from Messrs. Pierce Doyle and Thomas Coghlin. New brewery opened at Carrickbegg this spring by Mr. White and sons, and son-in-law. New Deal-yard, by the same, adjoining Mr. O Donnell's. To be sure they are welcome to Mr. O Donnell. If not welcome to stay - they will be welcome to go. On Thursday the 15th September the arch of the bridge was closed, and broke down a year

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ago. 1804 Porter brewed by Messrs. White & Hobbs and by Messrs. Mandeville... On Monday 27th [month not stated] Messrs. White's sent off about 16 horses together, to the country, with porter! The Church of Carrick and the old steeple pulled down (to be rebuilt) in April and May this year. New Chapel of Carrick built this year and the old one pulled down. Ver. 228 ********** [ ? Ms. page 217 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 218 ] DEATH: Ver. 200 1802 Mr. Joseph Hearn; see fol. 200. His Will and Testament was in the writer's hands for more than two years, sealed close. He bequeathed £200 to the poor and twelve warm riding-coats to 12 poor men whom his Executors (Mr. Richard Sausse, and the writer) woud deem most in need! The legacy to the poor he desired may be put out at interest, for the poor-house, and the Trustees to hand over yearly to the parish priest for the time being £10.0.0 to be given as a relief to such poor or sick, as he, and his co-adjutor, shoud deem most in need thereof, they being the most likely to meet distressed objects! He devised to Mr. R. Sausse 5 Guineas to buy a wedding-ring for his daughter... to the writer 30 Guineas, and 5 to his daughter C[atherine] R[yan]... to the parish priest 5 Guineas and to his Co-Adjutor 2 Guineas... He desired £60 to be expended on his funeral expenses, month's-mind, and Anniversary. The residue to his niece Elizabeth Power for the sole use of his daughters, to be divided between them in such proportion as she, and his executors, shall think proper. I do hereby declare the above to be the substance of the said Will, and that I have set it down for fear the said Will may be lost or mislaid, and considering such accident, woud be interesting to the public in general, and to the poor in particular. - James Ryan Mrs. Shaw (widow of Mr. Noll Shaw) died the 20th of November 1802. To the memory of Messrs. Joe Hearn and Richard Doyle, and Mrs. Mary Hayes, this page is inscribed, by their friend... J.R. ********** [ Ms. page 219 ] DEATH 1803

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Mrs. Walsh of Tiboraughney, and late of Portoonabo, wife of Mr. James Walsh, died the 11th of January 1803. On Tuesday night the 3rd May died at his house at Carrick, the Rev. Nicholas Herbert! A man he was who knew not guile, being remarkable for singleness of heart, and pure simplicity. As he lived beloved, so he died much lamented by all who were acquainted with his virtues. All the shops were shut, in testimony of the great esteem in which this good man was deservedly held. DREAM I dreamed that buried in my fellow clay, Close by a beggar's side I lay; And as so mean an object shocked my PRIDE, Thus like a corpse of CONSEQUENCE I cried - Scoundrel! begone, and henceforth touch me not; More manners learn, and at a distance rot. Why, Scoundrel! with a hautier tone, cried he; Proud lump of earth! I scorn thy words and thee! Here all are equal; now thy case is mine: This is my rotting-place - and that is thine. Mrs. Withers died on Monday the 6th June [1803], having the day before, embraced the Catholic faith, and renounced the errors of the Protestant church! Rev. Dr. Hussey, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore died suddenly, on Monday the 11th July. [interpolation: Drowned] Miss Peggy Ryan died on Saturday the 3rd of September. Mr. Anthony Gilhooley died on Sunday morning the 25th September. Mr. John Power (son of Mr. James Power, grocer) died, in the water, at Bunmahon, on Tuesday morning the 27th September. 'Tis supposed he died by a FIT, and not drowned, as first reported! He and Mr. Gilhooley were buried with military honours, being Yoemen. Ver. 226 ********** [ ? Ms. pages 220, 221 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 222 ] MARRIAGE. Ver. 214. Markets Do. 1803 Market; March the 1st: Wheat 29/- to 30/-; Barley 11/- to 12/-; Oats 8/- to 9/-; Potatoes 2½d to 3d per Stone; fresh butter 18d to 20d; Eggs 2 for a penny; Mutton 6½d to 7d; Beef - none; Salmon - none; Lyng 4d to 5d per lb. MARRIAGE Mr. Michael Quin was married to Miss Slaterie on Monday the 16th May; may GOD bless them,and give neither cause to repent. Mr. Maurice Keary married to Peg Rowe the 3rd August. Mr. Carpenter married to Miss Murphy the 5th August. Mr. Edmund Quinlan married to Miss Fanny Flin on Sunday the 16th October.

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Miss Sophy Herbert to Mr. Mandeville, son of Ambrose Mandeville Esquire, on Thursday the 8th December: may God bless the pair. Christopher Moore Esq. married to the agreeable Miss Joana Doyle on Tuesday the 27th of December. May every blessing attend 'em, Amen. 1804 Mr. John White of Bridge Lane married to Miss Archbold, on Sunday the 8th July, 1804. Mr. Will Shea married to Miss Mary Higgins the 29th July. Mr. Pat Morrissey married to Miss Furnice (or Mrs. Fennel) on Tuesday night the 21st August. Mr. --- Mara was married to Miss Burke, daughter of Mr. Michael Burke of Lough Street, on Sunday the 9th September. Mr. Isaac Withers married to Miss Kelly on Tuesday the 20th November. 1805 Mr. Edmund McCabe married to Miss Nelly Keenan on Monday the 7th January. 1806 Mr. Patrick Quinlan married to Miss Eleanor McCarthy, Sunday the 16th February. ********** [ Ms. page 223 ] MARRIAGE 1806 March 13: Mr. Thomas Mandeville married to Miss Cantwell, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Cantwell. MARKET (1806) Beginning of March [1806]: Wheat 35/- to 38/-; Oats 11/- to 12/-; Barley 20/-; Pork 40/- per cwt.; Mutton 4d to 5d per lb.; Potatoes 2½d to 3d per Stone; fresh butter 16d to 18d per lb.; Eggs 2 a Penny; Beef 5d per lb.; meal -- per pottle. [no figure entered] MARRIAGE (1806) Mr. Maurice Doyle married to Miss Russell the 15th June. Messrs. O Riordan were married to Misses Rowe and Walsh, about the beginning of July. 1807 Mr. Galway (Anth.) married to a Miss Costelloe in London the 6th January, and in a few days after, they arrived at Carrick. Mrs. Burke (widow of Thomas Burke) married to Mr. Carew the 17th July. Success attend them.

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Mr. John Hayes married to Miss Connell the 22nd July. 1808 Mr. Will O Donnell* married to Miss Sausse Thursday the 7th January. 'Tis somewhat singular that their parents (fathers) on either sides, were not reconciled to the match, and yet people in general think it a good match on BOTH sides. * [modern interpolation] The Cottage, Carrick-on-Suir. MARKET (1808) In the beginning of the year [1808]: Wheat 2 Guineas; Oats 17/-; Barley 17/- to 19/-; Butter 60/- per cwt.; Pork 30/- to 32/- per cwt.; fresh butter 16d to 18d per lb.; Beef 3½d to 4½d per lb.; Potatoes 3½d to 4½d per stone; Eggs ½d to 1d each! MARRIAGE [1808] Catherine Ryan (the writer's daughter) was married to James Mara of Clonmel on Thursday the 4th February, and in five hours after, set off for Clonmel. Mr. Thomas Coghlin married to Miss Mansfield the 2nd February, and brought home same night. Ver. 249 ********** [ Ms. page 224 ] YOEMEN Ver. 156 1803 On Monday the 21st November 1803 the Yoemen began to do garrison duty, and twelve men were planted at their guardroom to be relieved by 12 more that day following, and so on at that rate 'till further orders. The turn will come about to do duty every 8th day. They served FOUR DAYS, for on the 24th (Thursday) they discontinued that service, and only one third of the corps to remain permanent. The 14th of this month one man was turned out, having appeared drunk on parade, and the 25th another, for being a LIAR. ********** [ ? Ms. page 225 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 226 ] DEATH. Ver. 218 1803 On Thursday the 22nd of November Mr. David Magrath of Carrickbegg, yoeman, died, and

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was buried with military honours on Thursday evening. 1804 On Thursday evening the 2nd February died Mr. Richard Doyle, eldest som of Mr. Pierse Doyle, merchant. On Easter Monday, the 2nd April, died at his home, very suddenly, Fr. Will Lonergan! Margaret Ryan (daughter of the writer's) died about 5 o'clock on Friday morning, the 26th October, being 21 years old the 27th of July last! To her memory this page is inscribed, by J.R. Mrs. Casey (wife of Patrick Casey, clothier) was buried on Thursday the first November. Mr. Tim Ryan died the 15th November. Miss Wells of Pill died last night or this morning (November 29th). Mrs. Daniel, wife of John Daniel, buried on Sunday the 30th December at Kilmoganny! 1805 Mr. John O Flinn buried the 4th January at Churchtown. Mr. James Doyle (son of Mr. Terence Doyle) died on Wednesday morning the 20th February very deservedly regretted! Mrs. Mary Slattery (wife of Matthew Slattery) died on Sunday morning the 21st April, much regretted! Ver. 238. ********** [ ? Ms. page 227 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 228 ] IMPROVEMENTS Ver. 216 1804 On Sunday the first of July 1804 a meeting was held at the Sacristy to consider the state of the chapel, when it was agreed to pull it down, and build a new a new one. A Subscription was accordingly opened, and the sum subscribed, by only twenty-nine then present, amounted to £313.0.0. A plan was laid before them and approved of. Great expectations of a liberal subscription! On Monday the 9th the chapel began to be pulled down. The subscription is about £900.0.0. On Monday the 16th the first stone of the new chapel was laid: the area 82 feet long, by 62 feet wide, making 5,084 square feet, which at the rate of two feet square to each person, woud admit of 1,250 people on the lower floor; and galleries 17 feet wide and quite around the house woud make 3,247 feet, and allowing 3 feet square and more, to each person, will admit 350 more,making in all 1,611 at a time! The lower floor will hold, at the above computation, within 94 persons of double the old chapel's lower floor! And the galleries will be more than double. New Shambles built this year by Mrs. Burke, widow of Mr. Thomas Burke, opened on Saturday the 18th August. The walls of the chapel were built in 48 days. The first slate laid on the 20th September and slating finished the 10th day of October, being done in 12 days by two men; i.e. slated by 24 men, except laying ridge-pole and lead.

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********** [ Ms. page 229 ] (1804) The flooring of the chapel was began the 24th of September by two masons (Thomas Byrne & James Quigley). Superintendant of the whole building - John Stone. He was assisted by a committee of 10 or 12 of the subscribers, and the parish priest (Mr. McKenna) at the head of them, and Mr. Richard Clarke, a good honest Protestant, was the chief of them. The slates were bought by the ton: 52 ton @ 3 guineas the ton. Dressing, slating, and cramming, or rendering, done by a Mr. Lewis at 10/- by the square, and find labourers himself. This is the greatest breadth ever before covered, in Carrick, by a single roof, the rafters being about 38 feet long! After 2 or 3 days flooring, there were 2 more masons added, Phil Carrigan and Sam Falkiner, and Carrigan used to lay all the other 3 coud square or dress. Rendering finished the 24th October, and the Stairs began to be carried up same day: there were 6 steps laid in the evening, tho' the first was not laid until one p.m. The writer measured the plinths of the pillars, and the window-stools; the pillars 8, and stools 24, measured 427½ feet square, which at 16d the foot cost £28.10.0. The first Mass said in the new chapel the 11th November (St. Martin's Day) and a great croud at first Mass. But at the third (and last) unusual croud, and great numbers remaining outside! The Masses were at Carrickbeg 17 [?] Sundays. Ver. 232 ********** [ Ms. page 230 ] REMARKS. Ver. 202 1804 Chapel of Carrick built where the old one stood: see Improvements, fol. 288. Church [Protestant] unroofed and repaired, and the old steeple or Belfry pulled down. New houses at the West Gate built by Mr. Richard Sausse, and one by Mr. Cavanagh. Weather 'till now (14th August) cold and wet, yet there are reapers cutting wheat in two or three places in view of the bridge. REMOVAL Mr. William Hayes* removed from Carrick to Millvale on Wednesday the 3rd October, by which the writer was deprived of his especial friend and companion, and left solitary in the very town. May the LORD have him in his holy keeping, now and for ever more: Amen. *[modern interpolation] To whom this diary was left. REMARKS Stamped duty on hats (passed some two or three years since) enforced this year. Bank established in Carrick, by Mr. Sausse. Ditto this year by Mr. Carshore. 1805 On the 15th or 16th July Captain Jephson and Mr. Francis White warned the occupiers of the house on the bridge not to pay any more rent to Matthew Kelly, he having failed in his contract

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of keeping the Town Clock in order. He has had about seven pounds a year for it, these eight years past, and very little indeed has he done for it. Poor-school etc. built near Pill Road in June and July this year, the ground bequeathed by Mr. James Doyle, and confirmed by his father sometime after James's death. May the Lord reward 'em for all that and all their good works: Amen. ********** [ Ms. page 231 ] 1807 Change of ministry and disolution of Parliament this year. After the change of ministry the opposition was rather STRONG, and no remedy to be had but in a disolution which took place in May, and ordered (new parliament) to meet the 22nd June, at which time a trial of strength will probably take place. 'Tis thought the opposition will still be pretty strong, for many of the men of the PEOPLE are re-elected, to wit: County Tipperary, city of Waterford, and the borough of Dungarvan - all in this neighbourhood. But the county of Waterford - the writer's native county - is sold and delivered unto J.C.B[eresford]., the famous PRINCE OF ORANGEMEN! Strange bull! The Roman Catholics gave him their BIRCH to lacerate their own BREECH! Election, see 80. ********** [ Ms. page 232 ] IMPROVEMENTS Ver. 228 1805 The Ball and Cross was put up at the Chapel on Wednesday the 9th January 1805. The Ball weighs about 467 lb. being 22 Inches in diameter and 69 inches in circumference, allowing 11 Inches solid or cubic, to make 112 lb. The joiners were struck off for the Christmas holidays; the galleries not finished. On the 12th March there was a meeting of the subscribers held, and they agreed to pay in a British shilling or six pence each Sunday, which began on Sunday the 17th (Patrick's Day), and a good many shillings received, and sixpences by the lower class of subscribers, of which the writer was one. The fourth week in Lent two carpenters were employed to finish the seats in the galleries. Mansion-house belonging to the new Poor-school, near Pill Road, began to be built the second week in June, foundation being cut out the week before. May the LORD bless the founders. The bridge of Carrick repaired; passage done with powdered pavement, the walls raised in some places, and flagged thro' the whole, and the butments repaired... Charge to obtain the presentment - 840 feet flagging @ 7d; Butments £10.0.0; Way or passage 22 pers. @ 12/- etc.: £47.14.0. Beginning of summer the garden below the Ash Park walled in for a house of recovery! The walk below the castle banked in and raised, under the direction of Mr. Richard Clarke this year, and the seats made and arched over for resting places. Rev. Mr. McKenna built a new house at Pill.

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1806 Mrs. Murphy began to teach church-singing the beginning of this year, and the maidens sung the second Wednesday of Lent after evening prayers, to the great pleasure and surprise of the hearers. First singing at Mass was on Easter Sunday, 6th April. Ver. 242 ********** [ ? Ms. page 233 ? ] **********

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[ Ms. pages 234-236 ] SUBSCRIBERS TO THE NEW CHAPEL OF CARRICK 1st July 1804 James Archbold, shopkeeper Walter Aylward, carpenter Joe Barker, apothecary Edward Barron, gent. John Barron, tobacconist Will Boe, meal-man Pat Boyle, Carrickbegg William H. Bradshaw, Esq. Henry Brazil, hatter Will Brazil, farmer Martin Brenan, shopkeeper Denis Brien, coal-merchant Edmund Brien, shearman Michael Brien, Callan Michael Brien, merchant Patrick Brien, turner Thomas Brien, cooper Thomas Brien, shop-keeper Patrick Buck, shopkeeper James Burke, shopkeeper John Burke, shopkeeper Margaret Burke, shopkeeper Mary Burke, grocer Michael Burke, shopkeeper Tobias Burke, dier Alice Butler, shopkeeper James Butler, publican Joe Butler, iron-monger Michael Butler, Whitechurch Pierse Butler, shopkeeper James Buttlerfield, shopkeeper James Byrne, merchant Michael Byrne, publican Patrick Byrne, clothier Widow Byrne, publican Will Byrne, farmer Thomas Cahill, publican Stephen Campion, baker

Thomas Campion, grocer Will Campion, shopkeeper Edmund Cantwell, merchant Elizabeth Cantwell, merchant Joana Cantwell, shopkeeper Redmond Cantwell, shopkeeper Will Carrigan, cord-wainer Will Carrol (Anne Burke's) chandler Mrs. Carroll, publican Joe Carshore, banker Mr. Cartwright, comber Thomas Cary, shearman Patrick Casey, clothier Stephen Casey, clothier David Cavanagh, nailor Laurence Charles, chandler Mrs. Christian Rich. Clarke, stuff- manufacturer John Cleary, coachman Lord Clonmel John Coghlin, Jun., chandler Patrick Comerford, gentleman James Connell, clothier Richard Connell, orchard John Connelly, publican Matt Connelly, Lough Street Bryan Connor, clothier John Coughlan Sen., cooper Luke Coughlan, clothier Robert Coughlan, chandler Thomas Coughlan, merchant Maurice Cullenan, publican Patrick Cullenan, publican William Cunningham, merchant Patrick Dalton, miller

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Edmund Daniel, clothier Edmund Daniel, merchant John Daniel, shopkeeper Maurice Daniel, gauger Michael Daniel, shopkeeper Thomas Daniel, miller Joe DeCourcey, inn-holder Phil Dempsey, dealer & chapman Mrs. Dobbyn, gentlewoman Will Donavan, brogue-maker John Dooly, miller, Tigh an bhain Maurice Dooly, Ballynock Thomas Downy, victualler Francis Doyle, clothier James Doyle, merchant Maurice Doyle, gent. Pierse Doyle, merchant Terence Doyle, merchant Will T. Doyle, merchant Edmund Dwyer, shopkeeper Thomas Farrel, Cook Lane James Feehane, Tiboraughny Thomas Feehane, Carrick Edward Fitzgerald, cord-wainer Michael Fitzgerald, publican Richard Fitzgerald, linen weaver Geoff. Fitzgibbon, bone-setter George Fitzgibbon, gauger -- Fitzpatrick, card maker John Fitzpatrick, carpenter Nich. Fitzpatrick, shopkeeper Will Flahivan, grocer Martin Fogarty, publican Anthony Galway, brewer Thomas Gaul, dealer etc. Will Gaul, dealer etc. Mrs. Gilhooley, shopkeeper Richard Gorman, clothier Pat Grace, cabinet maker Pat Grace, miller & baker Edmund Hahesy, merchant Thomas Hahesy, coal-merchant James Haugh, glazier

John Hayes, publican Michael Hayes, Whitechurch Patrick Hayes, leather-cutter Robert Hayes, publican Will Hayes, Millvale Hugh Hearn, grocer John Hearn, cord-wainer Thomas Hearn, skinner Peter Hicky, Deer-park Thomas Hicky, Ballyderry John Higgins, shopkeeper Mary Higgins, grocer Phil Higgins, gent. George Hobbs, brewer John Hogan, book-keeper Captain Jephson Thomas Jones, card-maker Widow Kavanagh, Lough Street Robert Keating, brazier Mrs. Keefe, baker Miss Keenan, shopkeeper Laur. Kelly, glazier & painter Matthew Kelly, watchmaker Andrew Kennedy, chandler Daniel Kennedy, clothier John Kennedy, rape-miller Michael Kennedy, publican Nicholas Kennedy Peter Kennedy, grocer Will Kennedy, inn-holder James Kenny, publican Will Kenny, Clonmel, cooper Maurice Kiely, clothier Michael Kinealy, joiner John Kinshella, publican Andrew Kirwan, publican Thomas Lalor Esq. Widow Lanigan, New Lane James Larkin, Tiboraughny Will Leviston, nailor James Lewis, Piltown, slater Michael Lynagh, baker Peter Lynagh, baker James Lynch, chandler Patrick Lynch, grocer

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Richard Lyster, sadler James Magrath, clothier Laurence Magrath, locksmith Edmund Mandeville, corn-buyer James Mandeville, Cregg James Mandeville, publican David Mara, shopkeeper John Mara, linen-weaver Edmund McCabe, shopkeeper Mrs. McCann, widow Nicholas McCann, tanner Thomas McCarthy, shopkeeper John McCary, shopkeeper Catherine McEneiry, clothier James McGuiness, victualler Rev. John McKenna P.P. Michael Mea, brogue-maker Patrick Meagher, clothier Michael Meany, publican David Moore, clothier Thomas Morris, shopkeeper James Morrissey, joiner Edmund Murphy, New Street Joe Murphy, Cregg Joe Murphy, tanner Luke Murphy, tanner Pat Murray, tobacconist Serjeant Murray, tailor Owen Neary, card-maker Messrs. Newport, bankers Michael Noonan, barber Nowlan & Connelly, corn-buyers Michael Nowlan, clothier Joe O Donnell, gent. Maurice O Donnell, deal-yard Will O Donnell, dier James O Halleran, Dublin Edmund O Neil, farmer Joana O Neil, grocer John O Neil, grocer Michael O Neil, hardware Pat O Neil, publican Thomas O Neil, attorney Andrew O Riordan, merchant Widow Perry

David Power, merchant Edmund Power, Ballyrichard James Power, clothier James Power, Lough Street James Power, Mainstown James Power, merchant John Power, merchant Mary Power, publican Matthew Power, shopkeeper Nicholas Power, tanner Pat Power Esq., Tinhalla Pierse Power, skinner Richard Power Esq. Robert Power, Rath Robert Power, tanner Thomas Power, Mainstown Will Power, chandler Will Power, publican -- Prendergast, Ballylynch Charles Prendergast, gent. Pierse Prendergast, shopkeeper Thos. Prendergast, Ballyderry John & Thos. Price, tailors Pat Purcell, publican Michael Quin, Ballylynch Widow Quin, Ballylynch Quinlan & Russell, shopkeepers Edmund Quinlan, Ballyderry Edmund Quinlan, merchant James Quinlan, grocer Michael Quirk, clothier Mrs. Quirk, publican William Quirke, Dublin George Reed, Three Bridges Michael Rivers, shopkeeper Will Rockett, Deer-park Bryan Rourke, farmer Darby Rourke, farmer Thomas Rourke, mason Widow Rourke, shopkeeper Frances Rowe, shopkeeper Pierse Rowe, apothecary Miss Rowes Pat Rowley, tobacconist Stephen Russell, craner

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Cath. Ryan (Jams.) shopkeeper Denis Ryan, book-keeper James Ryan, book-keeper James Ryan, Land Surveyor [diarist] John Ryan, book-keeper Laurence Ryan, victualler Michael Ryan, merchant Richard Sausse, banker John Sexton, publican Widow Sexton, Town Wall Michael Shea, brogue-maker Peter Shea, shopkeeper Richard Shea, baker Richard Shea, Ballylynch Thomas Shea, shopkeeper Tim Shea, book-keeper Will Shea, grocer Matt Slattery, grocer Edmund Smyth, gent. Francis Smyth, gent. Rev. James Smyth, clerk Mrs. (Lau.) Smyth Will Smyth, Iron-merchant Val. L. Smyth, gent. James Spencer, merchant Thomas Stephenson, hosier John Stone, joiner Thomas Styles, nailor Nicholas Tobin, gent. Pat Toomy, shearman Thomas Toomy, corn-buyer Will Vass, gent. Thomas Verrington, baker George Wade, Master cooper Michael Wall, Mainstown, farmer Mrs. Wall, Cregg, widow John Walsh, shoe-maker Margaret Walsh, Cook Lane Matt Walsh, tanner Miss Walsh, Town Wall Pat Walsh, carman, stage-keeper Peter Walsh Esq., Belline Richard Walsh, tanner Will Walsh, clothier

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- Taken from the treasurer's books, and arranged into the present order the 26th June 1805. The lowest subscriber has subscribed and paid a GUINEA e'er now. J. Ryan ********** [ Ms. page 237 ] DEATHS. 226 1805 Mr. James Power (Ceilldruchtain) going into John Wall's, Coolnamuck, on Thursday the 25th July 1805 was suddenly taken ill and died! Happy the man, who studying nature's laws, Thro' known effects, can trace the secret cause; Who, without fear, his certain fate can meet, And trample death itself, beneath his feet. - Dryden's Virg. Mrs. Galway - wife of Anthony Galway Esquire, died on Monday the 16th December much & deservedly regretted! Mr. Richard Lyster, sadler, died the 17th of December. An honest and industrious man he was. Mrs. Power, wife of Richard Power esquire, died on Sunday morning the 22nd December! She was really and truly a most amiable woman! Her heart was open to the distress of her fellow-creatures, into whose wounds she was wont to pour wine and oil... Ah! foolish tears! 1806 February 1: Mrs. Anastasia Dobbyn died. May 16: Mr. Edmund McCabe died. May 25: Mrs. Holliday, wife of John Holliday died. July 1: Mrs. Hutchinson died; she was sister to Mrs. Holliday. July 23: Mr. John Magrath died. He was the writer's very intimate friend and near neighbour for some years. Untoward circumstances and loss of trade, however, turned the scales, dashed their friendship to slivers! And the writer now only remembers the many convivial hours they spent together, but not the enmity that followed, and from his heart and soul wishes him to rest in PEACE. Amen. Amen! August 23: Mrs. Mara of Clonmel, daughter to Mr. Michael Burke, buried! December 21: Mr. Curtis (Mr. Carshore's son-in-law) buried! 1807 Walter Lacy, apothecary, died the 20th May 1897. Pat Rowley, tobacconist, died the 1st April. Mrs. Barron (Pat.) died the 30th April. Ver. 239 **********

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[ ? Ms. page 238 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 239 ] DEATHS. 239 1807 Mr. Michael Connor, yoeman, buried with military honours on Tuesday the 9th June. Miss Catherine Rowe, sister of Mr. P. Rowe, apothecary, died the 9th June, after a short illness! She was an agreeable and very amiable young woman, much esteemed thro' life, and regretted at her decease! Mr. Pierse Butler died the 13th June. John Coughlan Sen. died 21st June. Mr. Terence Doyle, merchant, died on Thursday evening, June 25th. He made a nice property, with a very fair character, for in his dealings, no man coud complain of injustice or fraud, tho' he dealt largely, and for many years. Matt Power (brother to Father Richard Power) died died the 14th July. He got mad in the beginning of his sickness, and so continued 'till he died! he was sick about a fortnight. Rev. John McKenna (parish priest of Carrick) died suddenly on Thursday the 20th August! He went from his house, near Pill, to the monastery, to say Mass for the monks and scholars, but he grew sick, and said no Mass, but went home & died shortly after! He gave £100 towards building the new chapel [1804 chapel of Carrick], and on opening a third subscription he promised ten guineas more, which still remains due. He was about 50 years old: may the LORD have mercy on him, and remember not his sins any more. He came to this parish 19th July 1790, being [here] 17 yrs. & 30 days. Ver. 246 ********** [ ? Ms. pages 240, 241 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 242 ] IMPROVEMENTS 232 1806 The Charity School opened at Pill on Monday the 28th April 1806. it was consecrated three or four days before. May the LORD give it a blessing. The Town Clock, which lay idle for the most part of four years past, put in repair in September, by the activity and exertions of Messrs. Francis Doyle and Richard Clarke, who applied for and obtained a subscription for the carrying [of] it forward. Charity school for girls opened near the Green this month - September. Passage-boat between Carrick and Clonmel established this month (September) or latter end of last month, by Mr. Farrel. 1807

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Meeting of the subscribers of the Chapel held at the chapel the 19th April. They agreed to pay at the door every Sunday: subscribers of 5 guineas and upwards 10d and all under that 5d etc. Also agreed to employ 4 porters instead of two @ 2s.2d. per day, to keep off the croud of improper persons who resort thither. And agreed to admit non-subscribers so long as they pay 10d every admittance to the galleries - but strangers not subject to this rule... And resolved no new subscriber be admitted under 3 guineas. At another meeting held to 10th May, John Stone was agreed with for the timber work of the ceiling for £120, he finding nails and sawing, the committee finding timber. At another meeting held the 24th Mr. Lewis of Piltown and a man from Clonmel were agreed with for the plaistering and stuccoing the chapel; and Mr. Stone promised to be ready for 'em in three weeks at farthest. They began plaistering etc. in 15 days after, being the 8th of June 1807. ********** [ Ms. page 243 ] 1807 The scaffolding of the chapel taken down 21st, 22nd & 23rd of October, tho' the stuccoing is not quite finished, for the caps of the trusses are only done of the sides. But the pillars are finished and the ornaments on the ceiling, where three chains for lustres and lamps are hung; the charge for the pillars being £3.0.0 each; trusses 2 guineas each, and the ornaments on the ceiling 5½ guineas each: in all about £85.8.6. Plaistering finished the latter end of October. The front of the galleries to be done in pannel work, was agreed for the 1st November with Andrew Ryan, he finding all but boards, for about £33... to be done like the new chapel of Waterford, or any plan the committee woud give him. He began putting up his work the 15th December, which he finished the ... [not entered] The Town Clock mentioned in last page lay by 'till the beginning of December 1807, the collection having proved inadequate. Mr. Galway got the man who made the clock (Mr. Taylor) come up from Waterford to clean and repair it - at Mr. Galway's proper costs and charges! HOLD! - I hear it striking this present moment; I shoud suppose, setting it to the hour (19th December). There's an account of the Bell for the new chapel of Carrick being cast in England, and now getting mounted or framed; it weighs 5.[cwts]1.23. or 611 lb.; there's a place ready built for this time past, at a pretty smart expence! ********** [ ? Ms. pages 244, 245 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 246 ] DEATHS Ver. 239 1807 Mr. Patrick Power (Bollendesert) died on Monday the 7th September, and was sent off to be buried early in the morning (the 9th) to Rathgormuck. Mr. Francis White (one of the writer's particular friends) died on Friday evening, about 8 o'clock, the 9th of October! The writer received instances of his friendship too numerous to be related here.* May the LORD reward him for all his good works, and remember not his sins any

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more: AMEN! *[footnote inserted]: So did the Transcriber of this book Patrick Lynch. [followed by modern insertion probably by M.A. Power]: What does this line mean? [PATRICK LYNCH: the distinguished schoolmaster, scholar and author was a friend of Ryan's. He also worked on the census with Francis White and Will Morton Pitt.

It appears that Patrick Lynch transcribed Ryan's book after his death; a further footnote by Lynch, written in Irish and commemorating Ryan, carries the date 20 May

1815: Ms. page 252, under Ryan's last entry.]

(1807) Mrs. Russell (Eleanor) buried 17th October. 1808 Mrs. McDaniel (wife of Mr. McDaniel, gauger) died suddenly the night of Sunday the 24th January. Her husband was suspected of some foul play but was acquitted by a jury of twelve good men and true, who were called on to try what was the cause of her death. 'Twas asserted he gave her a confounded beating, but no marks were found on her that could justify a verdict of murder. Mrs. Prendergast (daughter to Mr. Furnice) died same night with the above [24th January]... The town, or rather the tongue of slander, says her death was not unlike the foregoing! Mr. Thomas Higgins, attorney, died on Saturday the 6th of February at his house near the chapel, after a short illness! Peace be with his gentle spirit! Henry Briscoe Esq. died 17th February. Mr. Pat Cullenan [died] the 23rd [February]. He was buried at Rathgormack with military honours the 25th. Mr. Matt Slattery died the 28th April. Mr. Michael Cantwell, printer, died the 29th September at night: a well-informed man. ********** [ Ms. pages 247, 248 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 249 ] MARRIAGE Ver. 223 1808 Miss Jane Burke married to Mr. Maurice Prendergast of the city of Dublin, on the 23rd February, and departed for Dublin the 27th. May God give them a blessing. Mr. Robert Quinlan married to Miss B. Rowley, St. John's Day, 24th June; at Mr. Thomas McCarthy's, finding but a slippery footing at the brother's, commonly called the BOY-O... May they never want the assistance of such BROTHERS: Amen. Mr. John Lynch [married] to Miss Biddy Burke, daughter of Mrs. Mary Burke of the West Gate. God send them luck! Henry Briscoe Esq., Tinvane, was married to Miss Alice White of Carrickbeg, on Tuesday the 15th November: may every blessing attend their union! 1809

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Mr. Will Doyle married to Miss Quirk on Monday the 6th February: God speed the plow! MAIL Mail-coach began to ply the 15th April thro' the County of Kilkenny: this is the 3rd attempt at the business - the other two did not hold long! MARRIAGE Mr. Tim Lynch married to Miss Boyle the 7th of May. ********** [ ? Ms. pages 250, 251 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 252 ] CONFIRMATION Ver. 174 1808 On Monday the 11th of July Dr. Power held a confirmation at the chapel of Carrick, being his first in this town. Number confirmed - about eight hundred. Next day at Carrickbeg. COMMOTION On Sunday the 6th November as the mob were beating a bull at Upper Clareen near Mr. O Grady's, three or four police-constables attempted to put a stop to it, but were knocked down and pelted with stones, and completely routed! 'Tis pity it was not put down: 'tis a savage sport! [above the last entry in the hand of James Ryan] [footnote by Patrick Lynch follows]: Go ndeanadh Dia trocaire ar anam phriamh-shealbhora an leabhair seo... a G-cairg na Siuire an 20 la do chead mhidh shamhra aois an Tigharna 1815. Patruicc ua Loingse. [footnote trans.: May God have mercy on the soul of the chief possessor of this book... at Carrick-on-Suir, the 20th May, the year of our Lord 1815. Patrick Lynch. {schoolmaster & scholar}] ********** [ Ms. page 253 ] [In the hand of William Hayes, to whom Ryan's book was immediately bequeathed] 1809: 14th September Sacred to the memory of Mr. James Ryan the writer of the foregoing pages, whom the Almighty called to receive the reward of a Life well spent a few minutes after ten at night. He was the present writer's sincere and steady Friend, for many years his constant Companion and his Mentor, whose Conversation improved, whose Example edified, and whose

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Chearfulness taught him frequently to turn his eyes aside from the Picture's darkest shade: In whose Bosom he coud confide the secret workings of his Soul and find a pleasing relief in unfolding to him his Faults, his Cares and Anxieties. In the Waterford papers appeared - Died - on Thursday last at Carrick-on-Suir, Mr. James Ryan. In this Man uncommon Elevation of mind was united with the utmost Simplicity of Manners; his habits chearful - his Judgement solid. If his Life was not marked with Traits which procure Distinction, his Honesty was inflexible, his Piety retired and unaffected, and his Principles incorruptible; the Things of this Life his good Sence enabled him to estimate at their proper Value. Had he lived in the unostentatious Days of Greece or Rome, his Character woud have secured to him a distinguished place amongst the Virtuous and Good, and his Memory would have been revered by his fellow Citizens. The author of the above Panegyric must have [ Ms. page 254 ] very intimately known our Friend, he has so truly delinated his Character, yet he cannot know, he cannot feel his Loss as I do. His Children too must poignantly feel the loss of such a Parent, but in their domestic Concerns their Grief will be gradually absorbed, and must give way to that care a family requires. I am alone, and in my solitary Walks must in silent Sorrow brood over the irreparable Loss I have sustained. I am these years back loosing my old Acquaintances, and find in me a Disinclination to make a new one. In some Antient Writer I have met, as the greatest Imprecation he choose, may the person who may be guilty of doing some Act, survive his Friends... It's to me a melancholy Thought that I am approaching to such a Fate, at rather an early period of my life. My Sorrows are leading me into Egotism. Accept dear departed Shade these Tears from your afflicted Friend. Wm. Hayes. 30th September [1809]: George Reed, Three Bridges, died after a tedious Illness & was buried next day at Knocktopher. Sunday October 8th: Thomas Magrath (Denis), Carpenter, died; a young man of promise, very much regretted by those who knew him; an amiable modesty prevented his being more generally known. Tuesday 17th [October, 1809]: Richard Kennedy died after two day illness & the Sergeant (the permanent one) of the Carrick Infantry was intered without military Honors!!! ********** [ ? Ms. page 255 ? ] **********

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[ Ms. page 256 ] 1809 During the long Illness of Mr. Ryan of revered Memory, many Things must have been omitted which, if in his health, he would think worth recording. There will consequently appear some Barreness in this Book about that period, particularly a total omission of the Effects of the Caravat fever which raged violently in the Counties of Tipperary and Waterford, where it spread from the former, and caused the Forfeiture of many lives. It seems now (the latter end of September) to be entirely abated - indeed it was thought about a fortnight since a large party were assembled in the Neighbourhood of Landscape, as many shots were fired there, which appeared to have been done by two policemen, John Ryan and [Cooney?] returning by Night from Clonmel. They were in some days after discovered to be the Authors, and were made prisoners of for the purpose of being transmitted to Clonmel Jail, but were the next day liberated! Public opinion condemns them very much, and their motives also. Eloped at the month of August Miss Judith Smyth* (Francis) with Richard O Donnell of Derry Park. *[modern footnote follows]: She died March 1st 1840. See [Ms.] page 148. Her sister, Ellen, married to Captain Harry Lewis, Dorset Militia, stationed in Carrick in 1798. Judith Smyth and her husband had one son, Val O'Donnell, who married Miss Alice Power of Tinhalla in 1840. They had one son, who went to sea and was lost. His name was Frank. Miss A. Power was sister to my father, Pierse Power. - M.A. Power. ********** [ Ms. page 257 ] PRESERVING 1809, September I heard a grocer say his Nutmegs had been liable to become holed, as if by worms, but that keeping them in Annaseed preserves them. He further said he was in the Habit of putting his Lemons in sawdust in a Bin he had under his Counter when unoccupied by Wine etc., and finds it wonderfully preserves them - his Counter was on a boarded floor: worth trying... [later interpolation follows by Patrick Hayden Esq., Carrick Beg House, owner of the Ms. after William Hayes and Francis Doyle; a further modern note by Mary Anne Power identifies Patrick Hayden as "our grandfather".] 1818 12 July On looking through this book I find that some ruffian has cut out the two leaves between pages 88, & 89 - they related to the Abbey of Carrickbeg, ... Vide Smith's History of Waterford. P. Hayden In 1741 - ten men killed & several wounded by Soldiers who fired at a Mob under the order of Dean Hinton.

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Occupiers of land in Carrickbeg in 1699 - Wm. Hayden; Bryan McGuire; Thos. Madden; John Doogan; Wm. Oldlocks; Edmd. Cody; Richd. Fitzgerald; Dennis Cahill; Pat. Cummins; Thos. Ryan; Hugh Walsh; Jeffry Power; Edmd. Costelloe; John Carey; Timothy Ryan; Garret Duval[de Vall/ Wall?] Esq., Coolnamuck, papist. Map made in 1699. Elevation of the hill of Carrickbeg over the river is 174 yards. ********** [ Ms. page 258; hand of William Hayes contd. ] MARRIAGES 1809, September 27th: This Evening (Wednesday) was married John Power the Doctor's Son, to Miss Margaret Magrath (Denis) of Carrickbeg. Sunday 1st October: Pat Morrissey who served his apprenticeship to James Lynch rebound himself not to his said Master but his young Mistress Miss Ellen L., and promised to serve her as a good Husband ought for years unlimited. Thursday 29th [October 1809]: The Widow McCabe was married to her Foreman James Loftus... [Remainder of Ms. pages 258 & 259 comprises notes by M.A. Power re. clergy etc.; extracted from foregoing diary and from Canon Power's History of Waterford & Lismore. Not transcribed here.] ********** [ Ms. page 260 ] REMEDIES OR CURES Cut a quantity of the thinnest milled Lead into Plates with which fill and earthen Vessel that will bear the Fire, with Sulphur laid Layer over Layer: When the Sulphur is burned away the Lead will be in a blackish Powder: five ounces of Sulphur will suffice for half a pound of Lead. Stir the matter on the Fire, and, when cold, wash the powder in three or four Waters. It is used externally as Litherage: mixed with Lard alone it makes a good Unguent for the Piles. ********** [ ? Ms. page 261 ? ] ********** [ Ms. page 262 ] IMPROVEMENTS. 242 1809

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Monday 2nd October: The place prepared for the Chapel Bell was again begun, after 2 Masons and a Labourer had been a month preparing the Scaffolding. Monday 12th [?] October: The Bell was elevated to its Place. ********** [ Ms. page 263 ] 1809 William Hayes, willing to gratify the Desires of his dear departed friend Mr. Ryan, even beyond the Grave, knowing he wished to have this Book continued (and which it has been since his Death) but in consequence of his non-residence it cannot be conveniently continued by him, he therefore hands it and the former one over to Mr. Francis Doyle for that purpose. Meantime he expects that Mr. Doyle will act honorably by him in returning them to him in case he should think it eligible at a future Day to become a Resident again, and requests he will note his Intention of so doing at foot thereof... Carrick-on-Suir; 1st November 1809. Wm. Hayes ********** [ Conclusion of manuscript ] **********

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********** Conclusion of JAMES RYAN'S COMMONPLACE BOOK ("A Carrickman's Diary"). Entered to disk and indexed by Michael Coady, Carrick-on-Suir, working from a previous typescript of his own derived from a photocopy supplied to the late Hugh Ryan. This transcription to WordPerfect begun 12 January 1993 and completed 22 February 1993. Words: approx. 43,100 **********

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