05 Aug 1818
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 05, 1818
Page
1
A long dispatch covers weather disaster near Grenoble plus civil and military news across Europe. Reports mention a deadly hillside flood near Meyfan and Biviers. Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon note court actions, royal visit reception, and press tensions. Updates on German fortifications, Spain’s privateers, and U.S. military actions in Pensacola and Florida include Jackson’s May capitulation terms with Barancas and Pensacola governance.
Readable portions show prices for various commodities and stock items with units and percentages. The text includes references to currency, per cent, and specific items like canals and brutes, but lacks coherent context or complete entries.
The Dublin Journal notes Anglo American and Spanish tensions after Pensacola seizure. It argues for cautious response, citing Florida's strategic value to Georgia and naval needs, while urging both nations to seek peace and maintain friendly relations.
The Sieestau's Journal attacks Mr Peel's character over his Irish policy. The Freeman's Journal denounces the calumny as baseless and harmful, praising Peel for introducing a system of amelioration, preserving peace, fighting corruption, and acting with rigid integrity. A relative sought a position Peel refused, noted as evidence of his pure conscience.
An 1800s private letter from Buenos Aires describes Maipo aftermath actions. It notes San Martin ordering execution of Iwo Sagara, mass distrust of clergy rule, and fierce fighting near Cumana and St Fernandes with casualties and executions among patriots and defenders.
A private Madrid letter notes hopes Spain and Portugal might be heard to settle differences through mutual interests, despite Allied rejection of diplomatic equity. Paris reports July 28 mediation offers by great powers have yielded no result as Chile’s disaster echoes. Obdurate Cabinets hinder settlement. blame is placed on Spanish pride and Usaria’s defeat, with potential danger spreading from Chile to Peru.
From Rio de Janeiro advices dated May 18, a royal decree of May 25 imposes duties on imported goods including wines and brandies. Port wine Feitoria taxed at 12,000 reis per pipe, do Ramo 10,000, Madeira 12,000, others 9,1. Brandy and bottled liqueurs also taxed, foreign vinegar doubled. Foreign wines may get a 46 percent discount if imported in Portuguese vessels or for Portuguese account.
The Right Hon Robert Peel and suite arrived at the Donegal Arms Belfast. The trial of Ceniney at Miaidetone is described with a verdict of Guilty expected. a punishment due Monday. A Cape of Good Hope letter notes no arrival by Feb 20. Hastings signed peace with Holkar and Sefudiad, troops to cantons. A Rome letter reports divorce action against Louis Gonnpache. A Drogheda field meeting ends without incident after a quarrel over proceedings. local accounts aim to reconcile.
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