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Bombardment and Siege Reports From Barcelona War News
Postscript to the Dublin Gazette describes a dreadful bombardment of Barcelona with one third ruined and many perished including a bomb killing 38. Spaniards prepare a fresh convoy of 4000 bombs while defending trenches near the fort. Catalans under attack at Jesus cluster and defeats near Arens. Paris and Thoulon dispatch vessels with powder and provisions for a siege, Duke of Berwick expected. Catholic marches in Catalonia reported with 20000 French troops passing toward Figuieres. Political changes noted in the Ministry and public offices. Westminster reports Republican concerns and a five thousand pound royal incentive for capturing the Pretender, plus one hundred thousand pounds by Parliament. also debate on the Schim Bill amendments. Earl of Clarendon travels to Hanover.