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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 14, 1818
Page
3
An old notice announces aPocket volume of Psalms for four voices with organ or piano accompaniments by Afr Weyman. It praises a new edition Melodia Meers and states a publication price of 40 4d per copy. The announcement invites friends and the public to purchase.
The court, by Lord Lianepant, orders mourning changes for the late queen. On Sunday the 34th of January next, ladies wear black silk with white accessories, gentlemen black full-trimmed attire, and white or grey garments for undress. A further change is set for Wednesday the 24th day of January next with updated ribbons and jewels. The public mourning period extends through February with continued black attire and occasional colored waiarnings, per William Betham Deputy.
A damaged OCR fragment shows prices such as 99 shillings and 79 pence with scattered figures like 96 and 58. No clear names, places, or full items are readable, leaving an incomplete catalog entry.
A fragmentary foreign article argues that weak government and rigid laws harm nations. It discusses police enforcement, punitive measures, and the Bourbon influence in Naples and Spain. It notes unrest and reliance on stronger regimes to maintain order, warning of fragile governance worldwide.
Fragments report the French Ministry’s shakeup with Count Corrette resigning as Finance Minister. Roy, deputy and former Budget Committee reporter, is named successor, while Corrette receives a personal elevation to Minister of State and Privy Counselor. Financial market notes mention funds left at 681 and activity mixed as sessions pause for mass and festival.
Extracts describe the eve of the Chambers opening with the King and royal family, a deputation to attend the King on Tah, and the annual Tina of the Mays of the Only Ghost at Notre Dame. Trials over Lyons politics draw Paris attention, while Archbishop Hesancon to officiate. French fund reports five percent, bank stock at 566.
French papers from Frankfurt report the Kingdom of Hanover to open new reforms on January 1. They claim creation of new infantry and cavalry regiments and a convocation of the Provincial States every three years. A new constitution is rumored and Spiegelberg county may be handed to Hohuser.
From India, Sir John Malcolm records a dangerous mutiny at Batatoa Rows camp on June 16. British troops, despite comrades wounded, held fire and waited for orders, demonstrating disciplined resolve that quelled the mutiny and preserved British honor and humanity.
United States Congress was to assemble on the tenth alt. The drought threatens woods across states with fires. South Carolina faces bridge destruction disrupting mail coach routes. Communication with Charleston remains challenging as smoke obscures the sun at midday.
Extraneous report from American papers notes a clash anticipated on the Trinity River between 200 Royalist troops and French settlers aided by Americans at Attakapas. Forces poised near Rio Honda as volunteers gather to oppose them and support General Lallemand.
In Canada Quebec and Montreal merchants and bankers plan a memorial to the English government protesting colonial commerce regulations and asking for permanent measures with the United States. The urgency follows the Parliament of Upper Canada facing a total lack of funds to meet provincial needs.
The Star reports a sharp adverse shift in money markets with the Bank planning to sharply limit discounts. Directors rejected many bills from bankers and notable individuals causing market confusion. Liquidity tightens as demand for funds rises and cashable bills fall to low rates. Rumors circulate of a suspension on 1819 notes and a new two pound note.
A review from an English journal on Lady Morgans Florence MCarthy provokes anger in Ireland. The piece denounces misrepresentations and political rancor while defending Ireland’s prospects and urging balanced journalism. The author condemns a factional weekly review as base and mischievous.
A period-era reviewer savages Lady Morgan and her mockery of Waverly and Florence MCarthy. The piece accuses the author of faction driven motives and exposes spiteful zeal in depicting Church Bengh Bar and their overlords, concluding with hope that malice does not justify public censure.
A London Common Council on Thursday debated petitioning Parliament to revise and amend the Penal Code of Great Britain. Favell urged strict punishments, resolutions for two petitions were adopted unanimously, citing rising crime and unequal laws. The report praises the resolutions and hopes other corporate bodies join in.
His Majesty's schooner Musendopat chased a foreign vessel off Lambay Island for five and a half hours. The Thetis cutter, from Pushing, carried eighteen nine pounders and twenty crew. A sea fight left one man dead, a cabin boy and a carpenter wounded, and the captain forced to surrender. The prize arrived in Dublin harbor, and the captain and crew were jailed under the 68th George III statute for harboring foreign vessels.
The Courier reports no foundation for rumors of city withdrawals of notes or the issue of gold tokens. It claims no new authority on cash payments resumption beyond last session's discussions, and dismisses reports of gold tokens as baseless.
His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant extends a reprieve until Saturday for Witlien Johnston who is presently under a death sentence in KH menham Gaul for the robbery of Mr. Arthur Yeates.
Fragmentary OCR lists officers and men from numerous regiments with ranks and names, including Major Howard, Captains Mayda, Wengenert, and many others. It notes reorganizations, appointments, and staff shifts such as Lieutenant Colonel Northey moving to Edinburgh and Lord Greenock becoming Deputy Quarter Master General. Also mentions Duke of York potentially resigning army command, to be succeeded by Duke of Kent, and several vessels bringing wheat and barley with price impacts.
The report details donations to the needy from Mossya and Latouche for Livnave and landalie aims. It lists items such as 518 patticontis, shifts, bed gowns, shirts, and moccasins distributed from May to 440 Now. It notes destitute men and women discharged from the Fever Hospital, Cork Street, receiving aid and money.
Printed at Parliament Street for the Paeparerons subscription rates list annual subscriptions at £866 3d with six month and quarterly terms expressed in old currency. Includes rates for three month and other terms indicating a local advertising and subscription rate card.
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