Dublin Journal Market Notes on Loans and Bonds
The column lists various financial instruments with stated interest rates and terms. Items include Deh and Deh per Cent loans, stock at 14 per cent, Treasury Bills at a percentage, Grand Canal Rock loans, City Bonds at 6 per cent, and ballast police debt with government certificates. Prices and terms are given in fractions and percentages, reflecting a bustling credit and security market.
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Grand Canal Rock
Fuw
Ergal Canal Bretcheeere
Dev
Ballast Oolice
Drawing Room at Dublin Castle Planned for April 20
Notice from Chamberlain's Office dated March 20 1909 announces a drawing room at the Castle on Thursday evening April 20 and an aerial reference to an Obi et of aiprdd nert with an Lemke at the Castle.
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Dublin Castle
Chamberlain
Divacio Carin
British and Portuguese War News From Lisbon to Dalecarlia
A Plymouth dispatch mentions a Lisbon port vessel from Lisbon carrying news of French entry into Portugal via Braga and alarm at Oporto. Portuguese troops are scattered after officer betrayal, while Sir Joan Cravoce with a small British force guards Lisbon. General Benisrond may begin operations with the latest Cove expedition. Reports from Spain hint at peace terms favored by France, but the Sweden restoration rumor appears unlikely.
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Holyhead
London
Plymouth
Lisbon
Portugal
Braga
Oporto
Joan Cravoce
Cove
General Benisrond
Austria
France
Adriatic
Sweden
Oloi
Dalecarlia
Disputed Dispatch Clouds Army Morale In Press Debate
The text debates Sir John Moone's private dispatch from Corutina and its impact on the British Army. It argues critics may distort the letter to blame ministers while noting the General and troops felt disappointment at retreat, questioning whether army morale and confidence were harmed by the withdrawal.
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John Moone
Corutina
U S
Simons
The Right Hon John Monck Mason Passes at 84
The Right Hon John Monck Mason died after a long life marked by wit courtesy and learning. He was called to the bar in 1752 and surrounded by distinguished peers, admired for his cheerfulness humane manners and balanced judgment until his passing.
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John Monck Mason
Mases
Elis
Shakespeare
Atente
Massinger
Portuguese Crisis and French Advance Reported From Braga to Oporto
The dispatch from Lisbon notes a French move toward Braga and potential entry into Oporto. Portuguese mutiny with officers killed sparked attacks by troops and peasants, retaking ground. Beresford appointed field marshal vows disciplined Portuguese troops will prove their valor and loyalty.
Field Marshal Commander urges merit and discipline in army
The Field Marshal Commander in Chief declares merit, diligence, skill, valor, and patriotism the only worthy basis for rewards. He emphasizes officers must lead by example to establish discipline, and he aims to inspect field corps and rear units to promote officer and soldier welfare. Head-quarters Lisbon March 10 1809.
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Lisbon
Spanish Troops Repel French Attack in Conseregrva Pass
An extraordinary Gazette from Seville reports that on the 22d a French force of 11 000 infantry and 3000 cavalry attacked the Spanish division under the Duke of Alberquerque at Conseregrva. The Spaniards held firm with uncommon intrepidity, repulsing the attack and inflicting over 400 French losses. Buonaparte had not left Paris by March 28, and the Austrian Ambassador remained in Paris but did not attend court. French forces for Germany and Italy are moved forward with rapidity, with wagons in high demand for transport.
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Alberquerque
Conseregrva
Buonaparte
Paris
Germany
Italy
Europe
Sahagun
Saya
Portugal
Spain
Franca
Caleabelos
95Th
Herrestasy
Wagaly Lugo
Soult
Batt
Betanzos
Lugo
Vigo
Beuby
Ares
Redes Bal
Interog
Stewart
War News from Europe Amid Slow French Movements
London reports scant fresh intelligence on the France Austria war. Oudinot’s Tyrol march is impeded by roads while Austria’s actions appear stalled by Paris negotiations. Rumors of Bellegarde occupying Dresden prove unreliable. Dijon mission and dispatches to Canning are in progress as British forces prepare to sail for Lisbon on Surveillante with troops and supplies.
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London
France
Austria
Tyrol
Oudinot
Friuli
Paris
Bellegarde
Dresden
Saxony
White
Commissariat
Dijon
Spain
Valencia
A. Wellesley
Portsmouth
Lisbon
Frederickstein
4Th Dragoons
Tagus
London Letters on Civic Unrest and Leadership Failures
A London correspondent reports discontent among citizens as factions clash during Common Council meetings. He criticizes Dixon for talkativeness, Alderman Birch for elegance without strength, and Alderman Flower for being tongue tied as Lord Mayor. The piece laments lack of a bold leader to guide the loyal party.
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London
Dublin
Common Council
Dixon
Birch
Alderman Flower
Nixon’s ploughing match at Lurgan Lodge rewards two farmers
Mr Owen Farrilly won the first premium and Mr Patrick Sheridan the second at Nixon’s second annual ploughing match held at Lurgan Lodge. The event drew eight equipped ploughs and followed a Vestry meeting of St Andrew's parish approving a petition against a pending Parliament bill on paying and lighting services.
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Pupuanina Marts
Nixon
Lurgan Lodge
Owen Farrilly
Patrick Sheridan
St. Andrew's Parish
Extract from Lipdohn letter on Corunna 1809 retreat details
A fragmentary letter dated Corunna January 13 1809 from Lieut John Afcore recounts British and Allied actions during the Corunna retreat. It covers preparations for embarkation at Vigo, battles near Lugo and Castile, French pressure under Marshal Soult, and the strategy to avoid a disastrous stand while seeking a safer port or retreat to the peninsula.
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Lip Dohn
John Afcore
Corunna
Siticgy
Astorgy
England
Bigadier-Genral Okowart
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