28 Dec 1811
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 28, 1811
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous names and fragmented terms with no coherent events. The string reads like a mixture of personal names places and random words, offering little clear context or identifiable actions.
The entry reports intelligence from the Peninsula showing Tacrayeona's siege by Spaniards, shortages of provisions reaching Valencia, and GoGo forces ordered from Grenada. It cites dissent in the City of Dublin over an agyre and praises Magistrate Hart for dispersing assemblies while criticizing other councillors.
A Dublin meeting of Catholics in Ireland addresses governance and civil rights. It condemns Richmonds rule and calls constitutional petitions, a loyal address to the Prince Regent, and the formation of a society for educating the poor. It also praises Protestant support and outlines a subscription plan and a trustees’ meeting.
The article lists the Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor of Ireland proceedings, naming the committee members including Peter Digges La Touche and Arthur Guinness, announcing subscriptions to reach a quorum by January and a general meeting in May. It also includes a long eyewitness extract about battles, naval actions, and casualties near Batavia and the French coast with vivid, dated military reporting.
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