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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1813
Page
3
A detailed concert critique praises the oratorio performance and soloists led by Maestro Bartlema and Madame Catalan at Covent Garden, highlighting the choir and Gothic orchestra. Meanwhile Royal news reports Princess Victoria and related officials, plus a Barcelona conspiracy scare with executions and arrests in a growing political tension.
The piece previews extracts from a five letter work by a government insider praising the Regent and outlining Catholic relief under the 1800 Union. It discusses the Revolution of 1688, the Union’s impact on Irish Catholics, and debates from 1812 on the Catholic claims plus Lord Grenville’s letters and ministerial responsibilities. The tone defends constitutional restraint and warns against partisan uproar.
The article discusses parliamentary strategy on emancipation, critiques of the Lord Grenville letter, and the fragile stance of the Prince Regent toward Irish Catholics. It cites reactions from ministers and historians, including references to 1812 and Crown balance, with additional notes on a student accused of arson and a tragic tale from Seligoland.
Foreign intelligence from Augsburg and Munich reports the Prussian ex minister Stein and Rostopchin named to the Russian Cabinet with Rostopchin set as interior minister. General Count Wittgenstein reportedly killed in action. Berlin notes tighter treasury measures and rising trade, spurred by guarded coasts and the Frankfort fair. The Prince Royal arrived from Munich, and there are reports of new financial moves to protect credit.
Lisbon dispatch reports dissension among Clergy and Nobility after abolition of the inquisition and convent suppression. Leaders allied with King Joseph's partisans publish libels against the Regency. Three or four leaders arrested in Seville as the Cortes refuses Habeas Corpus suspension.
Detailed descriptions of ladies gowns and accessories from February, highlighting amber satin frock with frost work trimming, pearl buttons, lace sleeves and gloves, an evening dress with oak leaf embroidery and gold tassels, a gold net turban, and white satin sandals. Also notes on a promenade morning dress with cambric robe, Prussian Hussar cloak, Moorish turban hat, and related jewelry and footwear.
Sunday se'nnight three seamen from the Indefatigable were aboard Porisea Hard when Malcolm Macdonald tapped a man he thought was a waterman. The Spaniard stabbed him twice and fled. Macdonald died on the Indefatigable hulk. Lieutenant Scott went to the Spanish frigate Iphigenia with a companion. Lucas Garces, a Spaniard, was charged with murder. A verdict of wilful murder was returned against Lacag Gagees, who is not yet in custody.
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