Funeral Procession of the Freeman's Journal
A satirical republican flier on the demise of the pro-Treaty 'Freeman's Journal' newspaper. The flier promotes a 'funeral procession' for the paper and notes that it ceased publication 'from an acute attack of Clerical Intimidation, Softening of the Back-bone, and other painful disorders'. Reference is made to the former proprietors of the newspaper, Francis Higgins (c.1745–1802), probably better known as the 'Sham Squire', and Sir John Gray (1815-1875).
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- Date
- 1924
- Reference
- 48
- Extent and medium
- 1 p.; Printed
- Scope and content
- A satirical republican flier on the demise of the pro-Treaty 'Freeman's Journal' newspaper. The flier promotes a 'funeral procession' for the paper and notes that it ceased publication 'from an acute attack of Clerical Intimidation, Softening of the Back-bone, and other painful disorders'. Reference is made to the former proprietors of the newspaper, Francis Higgins (c.1745–1802), probably better known as the 'Sham Squire', and Sir John Gray (1815-1875).
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- Irish Capuchin Archives
- Context
- Irish Capuchin Archives > Capuchin Papers relating to the Irish Revolution > Pamphlets, Cartoons and Publicity Material > Anti-Treaty Publicity Material
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- GRAY STATUE
- BABY GRAY AND NURSE ENNIS
- BABY GRAY AND NURSE ENNIS
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FUNERAL PROCESSION OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL THE NATIONALISTS OF DUBLIN Are Invited to assist at the Interment of the Late Lamented Freeman's Journal Which Departed this Political Life on Monday last, from an acute attack of Clerical Intimidation, Softening of the Backbone, and other painful disorders. The Melancholy Cortege will start from the GRAY STATUE ON SUNDAY NEXT, At 3.30 o'clock, sharp, for the Family Burial Vault of the SHAM SQUIRE, Kilbarrack Churchyard, Where Funeral Orations will be cheerfully delivered by well-known Dublin Speakers. BABY GRAY AND NURSE ENNIS Will be Invited to assist as Pall-Bearers. The Remains will be suitably Cremated and committed— “To the vile dust whence they sprung, Unwept, unhonoured, and unsung.” BANDS will attend. All are welcome.