Paris and Madrid hopes and Pyrenean war reports
Reports from Paris and Madrid claim near agreement between the Duke of Angouleme and the Cortes, with Spanish bonds high on such talks. Across the Pyrenees, Milan Rostro and allied forces clash near Montblanch as Constitutional troops pursue remnants of Milans, with Cadiz dispatches noting Captain Ballasteros surrender and Angouleme’s reception in Ecija. The Lisbon supply ships depart Seville bearing artillery and stores for the war effort.
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Versailles
Trianon
Olivier Verac
Montblanch
la Seo d'Urgel
Figueras
Barcelona
Tromelin
Ghittet A
Cambriana
Caldes
Waron d‘Erolee
Moya
Lestang
Matano
Lestrang
Kth
Vicq
Gariga
Vieq
Manresa
Milans
Fallasteros
Madrid
Zayas
Carthagena
Lisbon
Bourmont
Seville
Proclamations and military moves across Spain and France
Reports from Madrid Cadiz and Bayonne detail a royalist and Cortes struggle with plans to elevate generals to peerage. Armies move toward Seo d Urgel Pampeluna and Manresa as negotiations for Milans and Jlobera fade. Ballasteros capitulation boosts loyalty. press seizure in Paris blocks a defamatory piece about the guard.
Siege of Corunna and Cadiz settlement talks amid bombardment
Advices from Ferrol report three days of negotiations between Corunna garrison and besiegers, a suspension of hostilities, and hostages exchanged to observe the convention. French bombardment on the sixth scorched the town from heights, one senior officer killed, while the garrison maintained firm resistance and kept the new town from complete destruction.
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Ferrol
Corunna
Cadiz
Coranna
Barco
Paris Letter Hints At Quick Spain Peace Convention
A Paris letter dated the 21st, trusted by its author, claims the Duke d Angot Lewe would arrive at Port St Marys on the night of the 27th, signaling an imminent convention to end the war in Spain. It cites weeks of talks between Cadiz moderates and the Duke of Goulembe with plans all but signed, including a pledge from Cadiz to release the King and Roger family. Some Cortes members reportedly fled Cadiz, doubting the guarantees offered by France.
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Moniteur
Bayonne
Pampeluna
St. Louis
Port St. Mary’s
Ballasteros
Cadiz
Iberauw
Paris
D’ Angot Lewe
Port St. Mary's
Spain
Ax GouLeme
Roger
Cortes
Ted Covely
Dublin
Cueysn
Duly
de Corgan
de Carkyse
Shipping for America and the Cortes negotiation
The report mentions Gibraltar Alicant or England taking shipping for America. The remaining Cortes await negotiation results and the Duke of Gorviemneé’s arrival. The Duke plans to leave French headquarters at Andajar and travel with only two aides-de-camp to Port St. Mary's at the appointed time.
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Gibraltar
Alicant
England
America
Duke of
Ax Gorviemneé
Port St. Mary's
Andajar
Letters From Barcelona Travel via France Amid Blockade
Telters from Barcelona dated August 6 arrive through France while the city remains under land blockade. Writers avoid public affairs and note France as the sole reliable route for letters, with alternate posts via Corunna Vigo and Lisbon failing to deliver.
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Telters
Barcelona
France
Corunna
Vigo
Lisbon
Sierra Leone News and Slave Trade Across the Coast
May reports from Sierra Leone note Governor Sir Charles MacCarthy's health after a July illness on St Marys Island while warnings of fever and mortality during April persist. The King’s birthday celebration drew over fifty gentlemen, as slave trading under French and Spanish colours continues. Timber from African teak is discussed as a possible export for shipbuilding. Two French and Spanish slave schooners departed laden, with another schooner taking slaves at Shebar in the coastguard's neighborhood, underscoring ongoing abolition-epoch distress.
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Sierra Leone
Charles MacCarthy
St. Mary
Gambia
Apal
Saint George
Stramrock
Donnybrook Fair Illuminated with Rockets and Merriment
Report from Donnybrook details a vast gathering of thousands enjoying a festive fair day. Tents and amusements overflowed, carriages filled the streets, rockets lit the night sky near amphitheatres, and crowds lingered as the week’s revelry continued.
Miracles and Miraculous Cure at Ranelagh Convent
In The Irishman debate on the miraculous cure of Mrs Stuart at Ranelagh Convent on August 1. The editor Mr Lawless shifts from skepticism to cautious belief citing Mrs Stuart’s clear testimony and Dr Duggie’s natural explanation. Discussion questions motives of miracles, Protestant and Catholic clashes, and the wider social aims behind such claims.
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Mas St Tuant
Ranelagh
Miss Laton
Prince Browen
Lawless
The
Irishman
Stuart
Lawess
Duggie
Dany
Lawness
Critique of Persecution and Miracles in Irish Catholic Context
The piece denounces attacks on Dr Cueyng as akin to persecution by church critics. It condemns Father Hayes and Prince Ho for dubious miracles, labeling them hoaxes or destabilizing to established beliefs. The author argues such deceptions harm Irish interests and should face common law consequences for cheats and impostors.
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Lancess
Christendom
Church of
Lawless
Cueyng
Father Hayes
Prince Ho. Henlore
Nefit
Rival Gas Firms Face Off Over Price and Profit
In Dublin the Patent Oil Gas Company for Ireland and the Coal Gas Company of Foster-place compete for public favor. Turf gas is deemed too costly, leaving two viable firms to share profits while delivering cheaper light. The public gains from competition and fair profits for shareholders.
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Patent Oil Gas Company
Ireland
Coa Gas Company
Coal Gas Company
Foster-place
Dublin
Kerry Grand Jury orders Linen Hill plans for Tralee
At the last Assizes the Kerry Grand Jury resolved that their Secretary obtain plans and estimates for a Linen Hill in Tralee, to be laid before the Magistrates at the Special Sessions in February for the next Grand Jury, with the estimate not to exceed 3001. Wm Atkinson of Robins, Mayo, named a magistrate and Rev Romney Robinsos, formerly of Trinity College Dublin, nominated principal Astronomer to Armagh Observatory.
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County Kerry
Tralee
Wmn. Atkinson
Robins
County Mayo
Romney Robinsos
Trinity College
Dublin
Belfast Academy
Armagh
Mr Mitchell
Derr
Newry
John Scully
Peahill
Caher
Michelstown
Joh Scully
Gurteeshal
Crohn Scully
Sistan
Houseker
John Stewart
Dundrum
Hawarden
Tipperary
Stewart
Fe BO
John Scott
Rossmore
Alestews
Cyantes Quinlan
Ben A
Pipperary
Western Divser
Newcastle
Connellite
John Hain
Tess
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United Kingdom
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London
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Pilate
Bourdesoult
Tirlet
Bourck
Loverdo
Maprin
Ava
Gazette de France
Pyrenees
Esparacurnna
Auc
Seo d’Urgel
Sabena
d’Froles
Marshal Moncey
Mina
Cerdagne
Naturo
Jlobera
Seo d'Urgel
Villa Franca
Baron a'Eroles
Mataro
Pauis
Department of the Guard
Duke of Cumberland
Brian the Victorious
Donnybrook
Denners
Tilburys
Canal Bridge
Jacobs
New York
Combermere
Incum- Ponts
Michel Pheboi
Chanbrassileind
Gil Betes
Mlice Aeanagh
New
Oss
Wesxford
Haughton Revert Hospital
New Boss
Erneral
Phursta Mieht
Ptdhimstantjen
Premiaes
Faward Pigperald
Duster
Syeria Leone
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