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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 16, 1819
Page
1
April 16 1819 notice from Chamberlain at Dublin Castle announcing the Levee and Ball are unavoidably postponed to Thursday April 29. The event for Prince Regent’s birthday will feature ladies in hoops and feathers and gentlemen in dress. Ladies wishing to dance minuets should send their names to the Chamberlain before the ball.
The Lennon Malls of Monday and Tuesday arrived in course. We also received by Fouricn AR Rivals variety of Comtsental Journals, from which we have made some important extracts.
The Intest Continental Papers discuss German public mood as emigration surges. Brasanny remarks from March 31 describe villages seeking passports to leave to Rosela or Poland, fearing depopulation and continental instability. The piece links longing for reform, disappointment with constitutional promises, and potential for revolution if rulers fail to reform promptly.
Letters from Cadiz report that the St Jose Respo was seized on 13th Inst by an insurgent privateer schooner northwest of Cape St Vincent. After plundering, the privateer took ten men from the Nestra Senora del Carmen, Georgia, and Maria Lymyrrajo from Salem and Malaga to Bilbes aboard the captured vessel. The plundered ships, including two others from Seville and Galicia, were sunk.
A Dublin to New Granada expedition sails with about 100 men and 40 officers amid doubts on discipline and prospects. Reports speak of British volunteers joining the South American liberty cause, while Wilson and Ferdinand’s regime may arm and aid insurgents. Privateer Maipo’s capture by Royalists near Callao, with losses on both sides, underscores the volatile Peruvian theater as Cadiz ships bring dispatches detailing insurrectionary threats and amid Lima’s guarded expectations.
Reports from Holland indicate the Second Chamber will renew discussions on indirect duties Thursday. Petitions from across the kingdom show widespread interest as the subject is scrutinized and more information is expected to emerge from the deliberations.
Private letters from Lowpays on a holiday at the Bank note 60 purchases by Commissioners and a drop in Consols. A well attended Wing-doom at the Castle is announced. A charity sermon for the Dublin Female Penitentiary is set for Sunday in St George's Church led by Rev Paren Ros, urging public support and patronage.
The piece discusses the alleged plot to poison the Austrian Emperor, the Carbonari sect, and the wider European drive toward national unity. It notes past Italian desires for unification, the role of Bonapartism, and the danger of secret societies, with Paris press reporting an attempted assault through Belgium and speculation on future reforms.
The 8 German Journal notes a Russian plan to imitate the Austrian frontier system. Regiments would be stationed along the frontiers toward Turkey including Moldavia Wallachia and Bessarabia with land tracts adjoining but excluded from civil government. This could influence Constantinople's view of Russia's long term frontiers.
United States act passed by Congress seeks to curb abuses at the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia. It details four long sections chiefly on director elections and prohibits bribery and improper influence, declaring offenders shall be imprisoned and disqualified from office.
The Globe reports Mr Grattan will move on the Catholic Claims in the Commons on the 30th inst for a committee to inquire into Catholic Claims. Peel leads opposition. Cabinet divided 7 to 8. The Courier argues religious toleration is a political power issue and predicts larger rejection in the New Parliament.
The worthy Magistrate, once in danger from rheumatic fever, is rapidly recovering and expected to resume his duties soon. The Mason, a key ally of the Mendicity Association, has been essential to its work and continues to contribute to its success.
The Moniteur reports an official ordonnance approving the Royal Society for prison reform. The king authorizes the Duc d Angouleme as president with a 24 member general council to execute the society’s aims. Names include Dukes de Larochefoucauld and d Albafera among others.
Report of a Lincoln's Inn Fields Bible Association and Ladies Association meeting urges prioritizing Irish and Scottish poor over distant nations. Speaker Secretary Grant appeals to send Bibles to Ireland first, arguing funding should focus on homes and local darkness before foreign missions.
A biographical sketch of Kotzebue appears amid details of his career under Tsarist Russia and his family. The report cites his roles in Civil Government at Revel, theatre leadership, and later diplomatic service, with honors from Emperor Alexander. It also covers his death at 58, the assassin Sandt, and reactions from Jena and Manheim.
Miss Byrne and Mr Jones clash after Byrne’s dismissal from Crow street Company following a Panenko concert. Public vindication favors Byrne while Jones faces criticism for management and frequent errors. The piece urges government action to grant the patent to a Commission for public benefit.
The Levee and the Ball and Supper were to be held at the Castle on Friday the 29th instant for the Prince Regent's Birthday. They are now unavoidably postponed to Thursday the 39th April.
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