When was it published?

August 21, 1779 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 21, 1779

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Economic, Trade Or Commerce, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Dublin Assembly, Boycott British Goods, Irish Trade Promotion, Manufactures Resolution, Government Alarm

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 2

What is this article about?

In Dublin on April 27, inhabitants assembled at the Tholsel to promote Irish trade and manufactures by resolving to boycott British goods manufacturable in Ireland from May 1. Similar resolutions by the Quarter Assembly. Government alarmed at widespread associations against British manufactures.

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

DUBLIN, April 27. Yesterday, pursuant to notice issued by the High Sheriffs of the city, a numerous body of the aggregate inhabitants assembled at the Tholsel, to take into consideration the most effectual method of promoting the trade and manufactures of this country.

Resolved, that from and after the first of May next, they would not, directly or indirectly, use any of the goods or wares of Great Britain, which can be manufactured in this kingdom. The resolutions are similar to those entered into by the corporation of the Quarter Assembly.

A correspondent desires to inform the publick, that government is become highly alarmed at the associations generally formed throughout the kingdom, against the use of British manufactures; which alarm of government, our correspondent thinks, an excellent sign of success.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Trade Or Commerce Political

What keywords are associated?

Dublin Assembly Boycott British Goods Irish Trade Promotion Manufactures Resolution Government Alarm

Where did it happen?

Dublin

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dublin

Event Date

April 27

Outcome

resolution to boycott british goods from may 1; government alarmed at associations

Event Details

Numerous inhabitants assembled at the Tholsel pursuant to notice by High Sheriffs to consider promoting Irish trade and manufactures. Resolved not to use British goods manufacturable in Ireland. Similar to Quarter Assembly resolutions. Correspondent reports government alarm at kingdom-wide associations against British manufactures, seen as sign of success.