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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 14, 1809
Page
4
The text appears as a damaged diary or letter fragment. It references health concerns, urging prudence and calm, mentions a spouse or partner, and requests messaging to a queen and a husband. It conveys personal reassurance and duty amidst unclear wartime context.
The Plymouth and London press report Sir John Moore's retreat from Sahagun toward Astorga with Romana's division, as Buonaparte massed forces to the north. Cavalry actions near Majorga and Benavente yield prisoners and captures, including General Lefebvre.
Intelligence from New York reports a House committee proposing a Non-Intercourse Act to bar British and French ships and goods from U.S. ports. The embargo is to continue or strengthen, with speculation on letters and reprisals against France and England amid uncertain diplomacy.
The Lord Hobart, sailing from New York on October 1st, was boarded by a Chesapeake officer off Staten Island. Captain Hamilton refused to show a commission, stating government ships do not clear from customs. The Chesapeake claimed passage blocked, the Lord Hobart anchored, Hamilton reported to the British Consul, and later a Commodore's satisfaction waved the commission demand. A suspicion of specie on board was noted, with Captain Hamilton acknowledging some specie for owners’ expenses.
Officers laid the question before Admiral Warren and Sir George Prevost after a Chesapeake officer alleged a large sum of specie was aboard the packages. Captain Hanslon and passengers were asked to declare on their honour whether such money existed. the reply stated only enough specie to cover expenses was on board.
Despatches note arrivals of the Resolution and Planta, two 74 gun ships, and ten sail of the line. the Audacious is expected. From Corunna December 31 reports Sir John Moore’s cavalry near Palencia and a 12,090 strong corps delayed by a striking pack. L Eclair and La Caroline bring valuable cargo from Isle of France. Supreme Junta to move to Seville. General Morla Gaudillet take passes in La Mancha. Granada reserves move toward the front. overall Andalusian forces near fifty thousand and Panitoic corps south of Toledo may exceed 190,000 men.
From Lisbon reports note 6000 troops moving to assist Spain while French residents face arrests amid fears of popular violence. Lisbon authorities urged defiance against French entry, with mass levies and arming underway. News also cites Ferrand surrender at St Domingo, Petion vs Christophe conflict, and Royal Birthday celebrations of Princess Charlotte of Wales.
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