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Foreign News January 27, 1786

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

From Larne, Ireland: The ship Irish Volunteer, Capt. M'Neil, sailed for Philadelphia and New York full of passengers on Sunday last. Commentary decries Irish emigration amid preserved national independence and commerce, urging industry at home for stability.

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BELFAST, (Ireland) Sept. 1.
WE hear from Larne, that on Sunday last the ship Irish Volunteer, Captain M'Neil, sailed from that port for Philadelphia and New York, full of passengers. It is unaccountable infatuation that disposes Irishmen to quit their native country at this æra, when we have preserved both our independence and commerce, to combat the rigours of a long voyage and inhospitable climate, in search of a precarious competence, which by staying at home, and exerting their powers of industry in the most moderate degree, they would be certain to find.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic

What keywords are associated?

Irish Emigration Ship Irish Volunteer Larne Port Philadelphia Voyage New York Destination National Independence Irish Commerce

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain M'neil

Where did it happen?

Larne, Ireland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Larne, Ireland

Event Date

On Sunday Last

Key Persons

Captain M'neil

Outcome

ship sailed full of passengers for philadelphia and new york.

Event Details

The ship Irish Volunteer, Captain M'Neil, sailed from Larne for Philadelphia and New York, full of passengers. It is unaccountable infatuation that disposes Irishmen to quit their native country at this æra, when we have preserved both our independence and commerce, to combat the rigours of a long voyage and inhospitable climate, in search of a precarious competence, which by staying at home, and exerting their powers of industry in the most moderate degree, they would be certain to find.

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