14 Jan 1809
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 14, 1809
Page
1
Citizens express broad approval of Mayor's conduct and duties as chief magistrate in a metropolitan city. They commend steady support for laws and justice, noting improved order among bakers and local trades during the late session.
Hugh Trevor of Leeson Street writes to the City of Dublin Grand Jury in 1809, expressing gratitude for a unanimous address. He promises to remember their kindness and to serve the public good with devotion. The tone is formal and ceremonial.
The Michaelmas Term Grand Jury expresses sincere thanks to Joan derer and AvKx, late High Sheriffs of Dublin, for their active and honorable discharge of duties. They retire with the applause and good opinion of fellow citizens, acknowledging public trust and effort. Grand Jury Room, Michaelmas Term, 1808.
Notice announces a levee at Dublin Castle on Sunday February 6 at three oclock sharp. The invitation calls residents and visitors to attend the formal standing event.
The Office of Chamberlain announces two drawing rooms at the Castle on Thursday evenings February 6 and February 9. The Queen’s Birthday will be celebrated at the Castle on Thursday February 23 with an ode and ball supper. Ladies wishing to dance minuets should submit their names to the keeper before the ball.
The London Gazette reports Sir Jon Moore's maneuvers in Spain aimed at diverting Southern Patriots toward Galicia. The commentary credits British energy for potential Spanish ruin or salvation and suggests new glory for the Bri tis leader amid ongoing conflicts.
Dispatches from Sir John Moore recount heavy snow and rain as British forces maneuver to cover a retreat from Toro to Benavente, detaching divisions under Hope Fraser and Baird. Lord Paget’s cavalry actions near Majorga and Sahagun yield prisoners and captives, with Lefebvre among the French taken. Stewart’s piquets and the Guards repulse French forays as contingents push toward Astorga and Lugo.
At the Quarter Session the Lord Mayor, with the Recorder, instructed the new Market Jury that three of twenty four may call in the Clerk of the Market and seize unwholesome bread or deleterious foods. They can act to redress threats and carry items to the Mansion House under statute authority without intermediates.
The published fragment from the Seventeenth Bulletin of the French Army presents letters from Queen Charlotte to the Princess of Asturias dated January 15, 1806. It details Massena’s siege strength, Spanish folding under French pressure, and a doomed plan to retreat to Messina and Calabria. The text emphasizes distrust of English actions, royal abdication talks, and appeals for health and endurance amid dramatic military collapse.
Sympathetic ink note dated January 30 1806 from Queen Charlotte to her daughter. It speaks of fate health prudence and a potential voyage to Sicily. Mentions Joseph Buonaparte Francis Isabella and Naples throne rumors and the Queen’s view of Isabella’s pregnancy and health.
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