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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1813
Page
2
The article argues that Europe owes its emancipation to resistance in Spain and Portugal and to British resolve. It praises Russian vigor and Spain’s endurance, asserts England’s strategic leverage, and warns against surrender to Napoleon’s conquests. It highlights key leaders and figures shaping the Peninsula war and continental stance.
The passage credits the North’s flame and the ministers who favored a strong war in the Peninsula with achieving Spain’s deliverance. It argues the present ministry and English prowess saved Europe from French armies, contrasting with last year’s House of Commons verdict on those leaders. It notes a continuation of the letter to be concluded tomorrow and a separate piece about a letter from a Young Squire.
A Courier report traces Lisbon mail arriving via Kinsale and updates on Cadiz talks toward Spanish independence. It also notes Paris Berlin trade activity, criticizes Buonaparte’s continental system, and recounts political satires and public remarks about the Opposition and press criticisms.
Letters from Captain Tonry of the Andromache report his health as of the date on the coast of Spain after an action with two French frigates. Cruisers Forward and Chanticleer sailed north. Cretan sent daggers with fish and the Princess of Wales. Mail ships Diana and Prince of Wales departed for Gottenburgh and Religo land. Lady Frances awaits mail from Gottenburgh. Brig unknown near Goodwin Sands. Sceptre Ethalian and Alexander arrived from the Nore. Defiance from Portsmouth.
The Courier records a daytime encounter off the Lizard on December 18 with La Gloire, a 52 gun French frigate. Cmdr Davis aboard the Désicore engages from near dawn, with help from the Borer and Landrail, fighting until dawn on December 19 before losing sight.
Market notes from Fen 1 show Wheat in fine supply with steady sale, while ordinary sorts lag. Barley prices fell by 1s per quarter on best samples. oats and small beans moved differently, and port market figures appear alongside a Smithfield cattle listing. Imperial dispatches report 30,000 saddle horses required for remounts, with detailed French department allocations and prices. Eclipse timing noted, and obituary for Henry Revueap Yorse of Chelsea.
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