Madrid capitulation accused in Madrid Gazette letter
Controversial San Madrid letter denounces a capitulation as treachery by a self serving general. It defames the Secretary at War and accuses the author of deceit and flattery toward England while praising Madrid’s defenders and resisting surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
War Department
Diadrid
Emmy
England
Spain
London
America
Buonaparte
Joseph
Madrid Capitulation Account by General Tomas Morla
General Tomas Morla writes to Dor Arto de Corael describing the Madrid defense, battles at Somosierra and Retiro, siege conditions, shortages of ammunition, and the eventual capitulation to the French under the Prince of Neufchatel. He notes emigration, popular fury, and efforts to suspend arms while seeking humane terms. He also discusses Cadiz fortifications and praises the future monarch, then signs as NOT Tomas Morla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Tomas Morla
Dor Artono Corael
War Department
Carabanchel
Somosierra
St. Augustin
Alcobendas
Myencarri
St. Barbara
Pozos
Feencarral
Port de Los Pozos
Marquis de Caste- Lar
Pockinns
Heredia
St. Juans
Lasso
Corregidor
Neufchatel
Alcala, Récoletti, &c
Prado
Alcala
Carriera
St. Gerontimo
Atrocha
Castelar
Yriarte
Prince of
Santa Cruz
Bernardo Uriarte
Charmarton
Madrid
Don Fernando’ de la Vera
Castellar
Cadiz
Indies
Joseph
Tomas Moria
Marquis de Villel
British Monthly Agriculture Report January Frost Harms Wheat
A severe January frost and heavy snows mostly damaged lowland wheat amid thaw floods. Bean and Pea dibbling resumes in Kent and Essex, but overall grain sowing will be late. Wheat markets rise little, flax seed demand rises, and Baltic frost may hinder supply. hay prices climb, stock levels remain modest, and pork and wool markets show mixed movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Essex
England
Scotland
Ireland
Baltic
Smithfield
New Life Boat by Sir W Clarges
Sir William Clarges builds an improved life boat that will not upset or sink, offering cabin space and seaworthy design. It uses pine fill between timbers, eight watertight metal cases buoying ten tons, decked over with pine, and Norwegian balks between cases for strength and watertight margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir W. Clarges, Bart
Narrow six foot keelboat described for wreck rescue use
A detailed description explains a small boat with a wide forecastle six feet long and four feet deep, two copper ventilators, two grapnels, and red extremities on rope hooks. It can be rowed by fourteen men, carries crew safety gear, and is designed to aid in lifeboat rescues and in rivers or small inlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yong
Résboronghi
M'Swain
Al's
John Houghton
Marriages and engagements noted across Galway and surrounding areas
The snippet records several marriage announcements and engagements across Galway and nearby counties. Names include Francis Moffitt of the 5th Oars Battalion marrying Alicia Crean Lynth. Matthew Brook-Lodge of Cork and Miss Carr. J Hamilton to Miss Hutchinson. Walter Farrell and Miss Ri A. Henry Smith of Majestys Light Dragoons and Eliza Ratcliffe. John Murragh of Cork to Francis Plowden’s youngest daughter. with other local matches and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galway
Francis Moffit
Sth Oars
John Moffitt
Raheen
Queen's County
Alicia
Dominick ‘Crean Lynth
Begolibegy
Ca Mayo
Shannon-park
Mathew
Brook-Liodge
Cork
Mmisy Carr
Francis Plowden
Bari
Died notices from Waterford and surrounding areas
Obituary notices list Eliza-Anne Weekes daughter of Sir Neal O Dunnel Bart and other deaths in Waterford and nearby counties. Includes Mrs Butler of Millbrooke Clare, Mrs Hickman of Park Clare, and death details for Mr Ford in Duke Street. Also reports deaths in Newry Four-mile-sum Donégore and Spanish Town Jamaica with various ages and causes. Prices of stocks and bonds appear in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Eliza-Anne
Neal O'Donnel
Lady of Dodwell Brown
Rahines
Oranmore
Butler
Jas. Butler
Millbrooke
Clare
Hickman
Richard Hickman
Park
Eay
Brown
Eaq
Kells
Duke-street
Willian Ford
Oy Collins
Courtney-hill
Newry
Gler Yard
Robert Browne
Dublin
Cormick
Mark M‘cormick
Werburgh-stretts
Rish
Donégore
Antrim
Ann Alexander
Alles
Furner 7
John Ferguson
Thomas Ferguson
Spanish Town
Jarhiaia
Jubeth Hayward
Ashare
Port-Henderson
Royal Canal Studenti Do
Treasury Billa
Xenanaee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seville
Agriculture
Mount Prospect
Co. Limerick
Robt. Webb
Rose Abbey
Caf
Camden-plate
Tal Roche
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