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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 14, 1820
Page
4
Dated London dispatches describe Sicily's revolution symbols in Palermo and rising Neapolitan tensions. A clash over the yellow Sicilian ribbon escalates, mobs attack British officers, and authorities struggle to restore order amid reports of massacres and depictions of Austrian intervention risk.
The report summarizes Madrid papers and European journals up to the 20th, arguing that a supposed Holy Roman counter revolution in Spain is overstated. It notes broad public devotion to the constitution, unity against foreign rule, and references to the Cortes, the Ring, and Russia, with cautious commentary on the state of liberty and recent upheavals.
The latest dispatches report General le Eveureux at Margarita Island unaware of La Hache events that dispersed the Lion. Mantillo led 700 troops against 2700 Royalists, yielding victory with few losses, while dissent grew and disarmament push sent troops toward British islands. Meanwhile Brion’s squadron reportedly went to Crab Island, with ships carrying Artigas cruisers and enslaved Africans aboard.
The special commission af Oyer and Terminer concluded on Wednesday at Ayr when Thomas M Kay retracted his plea and pleaded guilty. The advocate, deeming justice served by earlier convictions, declined further action against the remaining three prisoners, who were discharged.
A parliamentary report on corn prices in maritime districts criticizes price data tampering and suggests a new averaging method to curb fraud. It argues existing safeguards are costly and ineffective, advocating inflation of vigilance and a revised calculation to prevent port openings from being delayed. The committee claims the change will not delay port openings and offers little relief for agriculture.
The English Funds London report notes a flat performance with late afternoon sales subdued as prices dip. Consols opened at 0.5, wool and other commodities show buyers returning after initial declines. Money remains plentiful at 2 to 3 percent while stocks close with varied figures across copper and related issues.
Murky dispatches report a violent mutiny of Moroccan emperor’s guards from Kebul to Morocco. Rebels plundered towns, caused chaos, and forced retreats as authorities struggle to suppress the uprising with troops and diplomatic efforts. The broader crisis spreads across the region, drawing external attention and potential intervention.
London papers report the Queen pressed King for an interview to resolve the controversy over the Queen and Duchess of York. Ministers meet and public opinion grows hopeful for a favorable adjustment as the Duchess’s death shifts proceedings. The Times and True Briton note passes and delays in witness arrangements and royal residence changes amid mounting security.
Reports detail royal mourning and private funeral plans for the Duchess of York. Attendees include the Duke of York and other nobles. remains to lie in state at Oatlanda before private procession to Weybridge church. Mourning regulations issued by the Lord Chamberlain specify attire for ladies and gentlemen.
Walter Butler marquis of Ormonde died Thursday morning at Uhcombe Place Kent. Born 1770 he became the ith Earl of Ormonde after his father’s death in 1706. He married Anne Pryce Clarke in 1805 daughter of Godfrey Clarke of Sutton Hall Derbyshire. He held titles including Marquis of Ormonde Earl of Ormonde and Osary Viscount Charles and Baron of Arklow. He served as chief mourner for Ireland at the coronation and died without issue, leaving his brother James Wandesford as successor to the peerages and estates.
Fragmentary OCR text references Poplin manufacture in Ireland and a charitable report. Mentions figures, names, places, and a legal settlement within a royal context. Contains broken phrases about taxes, estates, and an event at a castle with references to persons such as Lady Jocelyn and Mrs Babluwe, and a general adve marker. The readable portions suggest a society page noting estates, consequences of a settlement, and a celebration related to the Poplin trade.
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