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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 18, 1812
Page
2
The report traces Russian preparations in Mingrelia and Georgia, with news of mobilization and fortresses held by Russia. It notes dispatches from St. Petersburg, the Princess Regent of Mingrelia in Petrograd, and widespread coastal and Baltic affairs. It mentions Sweden’s past power, Turkish diplomacy, and Servian negotiations, with arrivals from Gatienburgh and Cadiz indicating ongoing conflicts.
The morning mail reports warlike intelligence from Gottenburgh with no new facts. Talks between Buonaparte and European rulers were anticipated at Leipsic, while Dresden readied French troops. Reports detail sieges and naval actions near Sicily with English gunboats and legionaries opposing the invaders. The Emperor of Austria is expected at Beatin as fortifications at Torgau are repaired. Negotiations between Britain, Stockholm, and St Petersburg continue, including cargo disputes at Carlshamy and possible gratuitous licences for removal of goods to lawful markets.
From the London Gazette His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has knighted Humphry Davy Samuel Toller and George Eyre. He also appointed Henry Viscount Sidmouth as Lord President of the Privy Council and approved Joaquim Indrate as Consul-Assistant for the price Regent of Portugal in London.
The notice lists promotions in the Office of Ordnance with a Captain Thomas Cooley and a Lieutenant George Collyer, dated March 5 and April 8 respectively. It also references four deceased individuals and various ranks within the Rotary Artificers corps, with dates marked as 1612 and 162%.
Notices report two marriages at St Andrews and Portland Ava Miss Fentrell of Camden Street along with a church wedding for Miss Sophia Queade daughter of Rev H Queade Kilgoblin died in Harcourt street Mrs Cartland wife of Brian Cartland and sister to Sir Michael Smith Bert and the death of Mrs Dunn aged 67 in Fishandle-tired area all dated mid March local church notices reflect community life and figures.
A historical market notice lists average Muscovado sugar prices per hundred weight for the work ending April 11, 1724, noting figures in pence or shillings and detailing various stock and loan rates such as Grand Canal and City Roads bonds. The excerpt includes multiple 4 to 5 percent rates and references to government debentures and treasury bills.
Debates on a bill to suspend granting offices in reversion and pursue abolition. Lords discuss Crown influence, economic impact, and potential reforms while the bill faces amendment and committee passage. The debate weighs the political costs against public economy and constitutional effects.
A fragmentary report recalls a heated session with speakers including Sir J. Montgomery Mr Papire and Lord Folkstone. Discussants questioned duties of officers, taxation timing, and pending financial actions while debate stalled on unresolved provisions.
The Privy Council enacts quarantine powers for ships and crews arriving with potential infectious diseases. Ships from Havana, Cuba, or with ties to the Caribbean must anchor at designated sites and undergo health examinations before entering port within the kingdom and associated Isles. Government officials oversee enforcement across customs, treasury, and naval authorities.
Printed for the proprietor by M. Hodges at 15 Parliament Street, indicating the publisher and address line for a period newspaper or pamphlet imprint.
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