23 Apr 1819
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 23, 1819
Page
1
The Levee and Ball and Supper planned for April 7 at the Castle are unavoidably postponed to April 30. Attendees are urged to send names of ladies in hoops and feathers and gentlemen in full dress who intend to dance minuets to the Chamberlain before the bale.
The London Matt of Tuesday arrives with a mix of private letters and continental journals, from which we extract notable items. It presents a snapshot of correspondence and periodical reporting, offering readers a glimpse into distant affairs and personal communications.
A private letter from Mannheim discusses Korzenze’s assassin still alive on April 9. It notes a March 25 Dresden life attempt on M. de Stourdza by a German student who died by suicide. Partisans see a revolutionary scheme behind Korezane’s assassination and blame university licentiousness for suggesting a broad reform of literary republics and freedom.
London correspondence notes funds lower with Consols and Bank of England stock quoted. Rumors of reduced National Debt purchases and sinking fund use surface then fade as speculation subsides. Exchequer Bills trade at premium while investors hold, with prices near low levels and yields inching upward.
The report notes French Funds rising from 660.90 to 671.90 amid English speculators rebalancing investments. Paris intelligence cites tensions between Petersburgh and Stockholm and possible Russian Czarist visits, with ongoing press liberty debates in the Chamber of Deputies and amendments proposed by Constant and others.
Amid heated remarks on libel and responsibility, deputies argued over protecting printers and the liberty of the press. An amendment limited liability for publishers who complied with law, while penalties for offences against persons were set at imprisonment and fines, with further adjournment to the next day.
Reports from the Caribbean recount a violent gale that disabled a Spanish fleet sent from Cuba in late February, with prize ships unable to capture them. Privateers raided near St Bartholomew and St Ensiacia, seizing poultry and potatoes from Eunice while releasing the vessel. Peru reports Araucaria Deputies seeking arms to defend against insurgents, with the Viceroy promising muskets lances and gunpowder. Venezuela's Supreme Chief Simon Bolivar proclaims a formal declaration rejecting reconciliation with Spain, asserting American strength and independence and denouncing Spanish conduct, blockades, and coercion. The declaration emphasizes unity across America and resolves to defend liberty against Spanish rule.
In a founding proclamation signed by Simon Bolivar at the Palace of Government in Augustura on November 20 1818 the Republic of Venezuela asserts its sovereign rights. It denounces Spanish dominion and European intervention, pledges to resist subjugation, and seeks peace only with equal nations or mediation to end hostilities.
An Association in London and Dublin seeks prison reform focusing on fees levied on prisoners. The piece condemns multiple indictments to inflate fees, citing an example where a single offence leads to several charges to extract more money. It warns that inflation of charges prolongs imprisonment for insolvent inmates and urges Parliament to address these abuses in criminal jurisprudence.
Windsor Castle reports the Duke of York recovering rapidly from his accident. He signs with his left hand and rests well through the night. The inflammation and tension in his injured arm subsides while his overall condition improves, with daily updates from P MacGregor.
The Duke of Bedford suffered a severe contusion to shoulder and head after his horse slipped through a drain cover while inspecting Woburn Abbey grounds. He was brought to Hamilton Place in London and is reported to be improving. Further notes mention the Duchess’s health and European travel plans for the family. The Grand Duke Michael arrived in Rome and met the Pope, with a secret consistory held for clerical promotions.
A Dublin article argues against street begging urging support for the Mendicity Association. It claims public alms sustain vice and proposes employment, training, and moral reform to reduce mendicancy. It laments beggars and praises the association’s aim to canalize aid into productive work and social betterment.
Yesterday the Hibernian Bible Society gathered in the Rotunda with Bishop of ELPHIN presiding and Rev Marais presenting the 1819 report. The changes to independent auxiliary societies, debt liquidation, duty free book importation, and free postage were praised along with clergy and donors’ support as the society plans a press ready, detailed report.
Extracted letter from the Agent to Lloyds at Re Cape of Good Hope dated Jan 23 reports the Frances Charlotte Fiell from Ber gal and Madras detailing a violent hurricane at Madras on October 24. The Queen Charlotte sank with all on board, Lady Custreagh and Cornwall were dismissed and damaged beyond repair, the Georgia and Harriet severely damaged, and the Barkorth blown out to sea. Private Manchester letters note Jade’s appearance. Prince Leopold delayed abroad due to Dowager Duchess illness, health now improved allowing return plans. Kensington Palace repairs for the Princess of Wales proceed with timbers and shoring.
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