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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 28, 1819
Page
3
The Lever and the Ball and Supper at Dublin Castle, postponed from Friday to Thursday 2 April, to celebrate the Prince Regent's birthday. Ladies asked to send names a week before the day. A leak at the castle on Thursday 29 April at some clock.
A notice from the Lord Lieutenant and Grand Master outlines restricted viewing for the installation ceremony of the Knights of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick at St Patrick's Cathedral. Only those in proper dress, blue, white or crimson tabinet, may attend. Supplies from milliners and ribbon shops are noted.
The Dublin Journal notes Sir Gnr M. Greco's squadron arrived at Aux Cayes after 36 days at sea. Details describe cordial reception, healthful conditions, and readiness to attack New Granada, with figures of local officials and troops and mentions of Gov. Lovas and the Insurgents.
The letter describes British support for New Granada officials, arrivals at Port au Prince, and a tented encampment near Aux Cayes. It notes Spanish and British merchant alarms over a Maine expedition, naval actions by Captain Parnell and the Iphigenia, and reports of troop reinforcements and pirate threats along the Jamaica and Orinoko fronts.
Reports from Spain describe a battered economy with Barcelona and Galicia sunk into poverty. Factories lie deserted as laborers join destitution or brigandage, while executions linked to General Lacz raise alarm. The piece notes widespread oppression and a clandestine influential pamphlet stirring discontent among Spaniards.
French dispatches from Paris report sporadic disturbances fading with Prefect led detachment actions restoring peace. The Journal du Gard claims universal tranquility in all departments, while private letters warn of conservative plots and secret networks forming in Morbihan Finisterre and Bordeaux. The Chamber of Deputies discusses press prosecutions and provisional seizure rules, with debates over wording touching public morals and religion.
A lengthy session of the Chamber discussed Article 20 and defamation limits. Amendments by M Laine and M Mancini were rejected as the adjournment moved to resume on the following day. Debate centered on parliamentary privilege and publication of opinions via the press, with leaders arguing for and against extending protections to unspoken opinions.
Reports from Halifax and New Brunswick last month say several Nova Scotia ships were seized in U.S. harbors. The alleged cause is the absence of a treaty clause allowing colonial vessels to touch U.S. ports. A Halifax captain narrowly avoided seizure at Wheyard Sound after distress. The schooner James of Halifax was also condemned.
A report of relief efforts in Hanover by the Officers of the Hanover Legion to support privates and their families, with funds arriving from England. Detailed notes reference the recovery of a hoya Wie and reference a scheduled event at Patiten on April 3.
A fragmentary record reports the Glamoriganshire Agricultural Association meeting praising agricultural strength and urging protective measures. It cites the dominance of farming in employment, critiques foreign corn imports as harming domestic agriculture, and calls for policy to raise home production through tariffs and market protections.
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