Madrid retreat and Gerona relief reported by European papers
The Dublin Journal reviews Spanish, French, Dutch, and American papers up to late November. Highlights include French claims of Gerona relief with partial acceptance of success, Spanish lines near Madrid, Buonaparte era reshuffles, and U S questions over Ferdinand VII’s ambassador. It notes ongoing British issues at Badajoz and criticizes American Republican stance on the Ferdinand VII affair.
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Holyhead
Paris
Spain
Madrid
Joseph
Gerona
Brake
Badajoz
Buonaparte
Ings
Rome
Buonavanté
Great Britain
United States
Ferdinand Kit
Fernmnanp VII
Frankury
Battle Fought as Turks Suffer Severe Defeat, Vienna Reports
From Vienna we learn that the war between Russia and the Turks has become active with a battle described. The Turks fought bravely but suffered a severe defeat. The era’s policy, as framed by the great disruptor of the continent, aims to destroy the two remaining independent powers to ease subjugation.
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Vienna
Expedition aims at capturing Isle of France harbor
The report notes the Aja expedition should depart immediately to seize the Isle of France seen as a French privateer haven in Indian seas. It cites prior neglect of possession and highlights disease among French occupying troops at Walcheren and illness among natives, indicating harsh conditions.
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Aja
Isle
France
Court of King’s Bench
Niai Prius
Walcheren
Daring Cootehill Robbery Attempt Ends With Capture
A bold robbery attempt in Cootehill County Cavan ended with two armed intruders captured after a pistol shot shattered the ceiling. The assailants, two men masked, were overpowered by Mr Lees and others and sent to gaol with guards. An Irish officer, Don Randolph Marshal, died defending Gerona in Spain, praised in Tarragona for his steadfast sacrifice.
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Cootehill
Cavan
Coorg
Wa. Lies
Lees
Tarragona
Don Randolph Marshal
Santa Lucia
Don Mariano Alvarez
Francisco Mora
Spain
Ireland
News from the Waterside and Cork Harbour Skirmishes
Captain Walsh reports sighting a French privateer chasing a Royal brig near the Smalls while Druid lays at Cork harbour. The 18 gun sloop Philomel recovers the Aurora crew after a ship foundered off Portugal. A Kilnegra man is slain in a home ambush and two locals are jailed on suspicion. An election in the Guild of Merchants declares Milling winner. Belfast sees arrivals from Risibucto and Quebec bound cargoes through storm and sea. Sir J Sinclair conducts East Lothian survey work.
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Waterford
Walsh
Tara Hill
Baggan Burn
His
Druid
Bolton
Cork Harbour
Cork
Plymouth
Downs
Philomel
Lord Collingwood
Aurora
Isaac Rand
Portugal
Thomas Tobin
Kilnegrana
Cloneen
Brians
Tobin
Meagher
Trench
J. G. Fitzgerald
Guild of Merchants
Wybrants Lindsey
W. Milling
Kingston James
James
Belfast
Ann
J. Crosby
Risibucto
North America
Henderson
Bushby
Workington
Harmony
Saunderson
St. John’s
J. Sinclair
East Lothian
Roxburgh
Berwickshires
Bowles v Bruce and Co Superseded Bankruptcy Petition
The Chancery Court petitions by William Bowles to supersede a Commission of Bankruptcy issued by George Evans Bruce and Co. It finds no debt due and condemns Bruce and Co for oppressive actions. The Commission is ordered to be superseded and Bruce and Co ordered to pay costs. Alabama Journal.
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Messrs. Bruce and Co
Bowles
G—Bruce
Messrs
M‘mahon and Lloyd
Aib. Journal
British and Sicilian goods seized at Trieste valued at six million florins
Reports state the value of confiscated British and Sicilian merchandise at Trieste amounts to six million florins. A Holland king is confined at Loo by rheumatism. A Belfast signal ship tale honors Mr. Anderson for aiding a stricken vessel, the Lady Emily Berkeley, with crew and cargo saved before reaching St John’s Newfoundland. Also note the French privateer Dauphine captured the Betsy and wounded Captain Fitzimons.
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Trieste
King of Holland
Loo
Thomas Anderson
Belfast
Emily Berkeley
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Butterfield
Anderson
Betsey
Vitzsimons
Buenos Ayres
Dauphine
Bayonne
Fitzimons
Fortitude
Marrham
London
Meer
Dresden
Gourland
Nowaye
Moer
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Houte of Commons
Sam. Gunnell
House of Commons
County OF
Meath
Mullogh
Upper Deece
Arthur Forbes
Craigeavad
James Barlow
Great George’s Street
Dublin
Tobelet
Fitzwilliam Street
Merrion-square
H. Girram
the Dublin Journal
Chancery
Pants
Senate
Comte de’ Garnier
Austria
Chie Stacles
Cat Nay
Eng
St. Cyr
Ham
Brundla
Verdier
Gouvion
Duke of Castiglione
Bassano
Espert
42D
Dumoulin
Santa Colom
Hels
Saint Hilari
Blake
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