Rich. Caulfield Council Book of Cork & early annals

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THE 1tiAYOR's DUTY ON HERRINGS CAUGHT WITHIN THIS HARBOUR.

Channel be settled by the Council and the proprietors on both sides of the Channel. That Cornelius Donovan be allowed 5 pounds for his pains in receiving the revenue of the standings within the markets of this City. Present-Mr. Mayor, Sher. Perdrian ; Alden. Bayly, Crone, Renew, Chartres, Roberts, Goddard, and Whiting; Mr. Walker, Mr. Perrie, Air. Browne. 3 Sep., 1705. Ordered, that Ald. Goddard send to Dublin for a set of brass weights required by the Act, and also send for the acts of the last session of Par- liament for the use of this Corporation. That Conner Callaghane be called upon for the arrears due May last out of the lands of Drumcomer, and failing payment, to be sued for same. Ordered, that no person before or after the 16 of Sept. be suffered to drive for Herrings within this harbour without licence from the Mayor, and if any person presume to do otherwise, then the !fayor cause their nets to be taken, it being an ancient priviledge belonging to the magistrate, his duty

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out of each boat being a mesh of fish.

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The Mayor elect to be allowed 200li. for his year's sallary. That Nicholas White be allowed 3li. lOs. out of his arrear of rent for building the part of the fish shambles that fell down. That Edmond Barry, Esq., Dr. of Physic, be admitted a freeman gratis. Present-Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs ; Alden. Crone, Renew, Roberts, Goddard, and Whiting; Mr. Walker, Mr. Perrie, Mr. Wills, Mr. Browne. 20 Oct., 1705. Ald. Wm. Andrews was elected and sworn a member of the Council. Ordered, a letter be written to Lieut.-Gen. Earle to recommend the cause of Mr. John Allin and the rest of the tradesmen that trusted CoiL Collum- bine's regiment. Present-Francis Cottrell, Esq., Mayor, William Cockrell, Esq., Sheriff; Alden. Crofts, Chartres, Renew, Roberts, Goddard, and Andrews; Mr. W al.ker, Mr. Penie, Mr. Wills, Mr. Browne. 40

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