03 Feb 1819
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Feb 03, 1819
Page
1
The January 16 schedule at Dublin Castle lists a drawing room on March 11 with a supper and reception and notes a levee on Saturday January 27. It calls for ladies without budget and gentlemen in full dress, inviting attendees to appear in Ireland's manufactories setting.
Reports claim a Spain revolution effort failed to trigger, Ferdinand’s government ends, King Charles II may return to throne with Cortes summoned and Inquisition abolished. Conspiracies feared as Guerilla activity rises in Andalusia. Don Pedro Cevallos again called to Foreign Affairs.
Brussen event centers on WM. J. P. G. Janson lieutenant colonel and knight of the Legion of Honos, pensioner of the King of the Netherlands, arrested during visits of the Superior Alexander on conspiracy charges but acquitted after testimony about an unnamed informant. The case touched rumors of plans to install young Napoleon on the French throne and to appoint Marie Louise as regent.
The new Prussia customs system is enforced with strict rigor provoking general complaint. For weeks near year end, gate closures at Nuremberg led to patrols by city gendarmes and customs officers who searched merchants' premises and even private houses, uncovering various contraband items.
A long War Department report to Congress from December 5, 1818 argues that Americans must limit private traders in Indian territories and create a government controlled trading company. It proposes a substantial capital, exclusive trade rights, and a twenty year charter to extend Posts along the Mississippi and Missouri and to rival British Fur Companies, aiming to dominate trade with numerous tribes and western regions.
Paris reports show the Chamber of Peers discussing Legia’s proposal to abolish the droit d’aubaine with several nobles opposing and others supporting. The Chamber of Deputies ended a petition debate with new orders requiring day-of presentation notes. A Paris letter recounts unrest at Louis le Grand College with expulsions and vandalism following a student savings subscription for the country.
A Dublin paper reports Colonel Wilson returning to town and demanding that any article about his case appear in London papers. He denies bribing a guard to consult with friends, admits inviting an Irish officer to dine, and questions the origin of a cited clichéd charge. The editor notes they obtained a letter and questions how the colonel learned of certain conversations, asserting they held peculiar means of knowledge about his dealings and those of others.
The piece surveys Mr. Hamilton’s Antar translation, noting the original spans about 40 volumes and praising the Ossianic renderings. It recounts Antar’s rise from black slave to Bedouin general, his love for Ibla, numerous trials, battles, and political alliances, and remarks on Islamic themes, desert life, women’s roles, and poetic speeches, with modest religious references.
A correspondent reports a weak stock market with the second 40 percent payment due to the Bank by February led to apprehension. The Bank and Exchange observed holiday, with private bargains in consignments for the account at 733 f. The market shows little chance of a rise amid strain from the first payment and unsettled government securities.
An adjourned meeting of Solicitors and Attorneys in the Court discussed Bill provisions to regulate solicitor fees in the Crown and Queen's Bench area. The gathering, attended by esteemed lawyers, approved resolutions aligning with the Law Club and formed a broader committee to revise proposals, while emphasizing the need for a dedicated hall or chambers for the profession near the courts.
A requisition signed by Lords Newcomen and Fag Bes and county gentlemen of Longford requests the High Sheriff to convene a meeting to gauge sentiment on petitioning Parliament to repeal or alter the New Road Act. A Meath meeting at Navan drew a large crowd, with debate on repeal, regulation, and amendment, ending without a clear resolution.
A detachment of the Plat Regiment marches from Evlinburgh en route to Pin city. Transports sail to Cork for Defence, Wytoms, and Hareiliga with various regiments including the 27th for Gibraltar and Sigeraliqope. Ships carry units to St Helena and Ceylon with 66th, 58th, and 61st detachments.
An active canvass has begun led by Mr. Prittie and allies, drawing on strong support seen during the last election. The campaign promises vigor and cooperation as the group seeks to secure further progress.
The Lord Lieutenant arrived at Hillsborough Castle with a retinue including private secretary and aides to view Winston Sers and the sickly district. A sovereign and burgesses delegation presented a formal address praising his conduct and promising continued support while acknowledging the Galway fever’s toll and government duties.
At the late Quarterly Eximinations held in the college, a long roster of gentlemen received marks and certificates. The report names many seniors and juniors, with several noted for certificates and other distinctions. The piece also mentions peerage vacancies and appointments, plus a note on the resignation of a lord and remarks from the Archbishop.
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