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PG-P.731.027
27 May-3 Jun 1731:21 (133)
Dublin. March 9. The papists in this city are of late grown
so insolent, that if some extraordinary measures are not
taken to put a stop to their career, it is to be feared,
they will greatly annoy his Majesty's loyal subjects. . . [1
column, annoying populace going to church. Students carry
weapons to protect themselves.] They did not quit carrying
their weapons when out, especially those who are lodged
abroad, when had likely to have produced very fatal effects;
for a few of them being out last night, diverting themselves
after the play, they were affronted by some fellows who it
seems belonged to St. Michael's watch; who seeing but two or
three at first, furiously fell on them, which in a minute or
two bred such a fray, and succours coming on both sides that
there has not be so desperate a fight here for many years,
the watchmen using their bills and halberts, and the
gentlemen their swords, pistols and bludgings; . . .
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