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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 21, 1818
Page
2
The London Journals of Thursday have arrived while Friday’s issue remains due to a strong diverse wind that has persisted for two days, hindering publication and distribution efforts.
The Courier reports a general insurrection in Spain aimed at overthrowing Ferdinand and his ministers. Papal and clerical figures are cited as leaders of the reaction, while rumors of embargoes and plots against key officials circulate amid widespread public unease and poverty.
A London paper reports rumors of a general revolt in Spain with troops marching on Madrid and royal fugitives seeking refuge, while other papers speak of secrecy around despatches and a looming crisis. The accounts vary, with no solid confirmation and warnings of possible upheaval across Galicia and Catalonia.
France gains and losses circulate as the Duke of Wellington’s Paris plans shift. A private audience with the Duke of Angoulême and a probable return of Lord Castlereagh to England are noted, while fortresses may be rearmed following the Paris treaty. Debts of Verdun prisoners spark a debate on government guarantees for service debts. A calumny case between General Cenuel and Sainneville and Fabvier sees a second hearing with Dupin as counsel.
A London report details a new French government loan arrangement with Mr. Baring, amid a fall in the French stock and discussions over final payment terms. An extract from a Paris banker describes committee talks on sinking funds, bond swaps, and a potential loan reduction to twelve million francs payable over 18 months.
London money market tightens as Bank of England rejects four month extension for Omnium payments. Consuls fall to 78| fut. Exchequer Bills dull with low premium. cash scarcity disrupts commerce. Omnium holders urged to convert to stock before January 19 and February 17 deadlines. King of Württemberg restricts corporal punishment to extreme cases.
The Dublin Journal Office received a copy of MTe noires sur la Masine et len Ponta et Chaussee deis France et D'Angliterre by AL. CH. Dupin. The writer recalls Dupin’s Dublin conversations and notes that despite respect, he often forms biased views of Ireland and its people, assuming wrongs without inquiry.
An embargo is placed on ports and shipping as a new expedition is planned. Madrid anticipates a royal decree to raise army strength to seventy thousand, with veterans, fortified garrisons, and a strengthened Royal Guard. Cadiz and Taul report rapid prep, funds moved, and Count Abisbal named Captain General of Peru and Chile with wide powers to quell insurgents.
Rumors from London hint at Earl of Harrowby becoming Ambassador to Paria followed by a reshuffle in the Home Department with Lord Sidmouth resigning as Vice President of the Council. If true, Sidmouth may be replaced by Harrowby’s successor. Reports also say Lord Melville may lead India as Governor General, Buckingham may become First Lord of the Admiralty, Lowe may head Ceylon, and Arbutnhnot has left for the island.
The High Sheriffs of Galway appoint this day a meeting of inhabitants to prepare an address to the Right Hon Charles Grant on his assumption to Chief Secretary. Named signatories include Sir John Blake, Thomas Redington, Christopher Redington, Martin Blake, Richard Marta, Valentina Hiade, Robert French, Martin Lynch, John D Arcy, Charles Blake, Walter Joyce, Marie Blake, John Blake, Anthony French, James Joyes, and others.
Prices for wheat fell over the past month with the general average due in a fortnight. Wheat traded at 81s to 79s 1d per quarter through weeks one to four, suggesting ports may close to wheat imports while other grains may still enter between Eyder and Bidasson. Munich official paper notes a December election to the Assembly of States to be reported by December 25, 18/9. Alderman Romsey of Waterford left £200 to charitable institutions.
The text reports on army orders including recruitment and dispatches to Ireland, details of regiments such as the 97th and 24 Queen's Bays, and notes on officers, disbandment ceremonies, and garrison court martial proceedings. It mentions government transport ships taking troops to St Helene and Ceylon, with around 1300 men aboard, and prospects for returnees based on health and service.
Friday night at WHE theatre featured Mrs Stratan as Indiana in the Honey Moon with lively acting and promising talent though some scenes showed maturing limits. Talbot as Avanca impressed. Stacer, Forphike, and Johnson offered scene-splendor. Police nabbed four Waterford robbers. Cork mayor opened public coal yards for the poor.
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