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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 14, 1818
Page
2
Readable excerpts recount the Macgregors fierce border wars with Campbell and Argyll, Rob Roy's rise from grazing to raiding power, his theft of a bond from Fort William, incendiary attacks on Iaversnaid, and daring escapes. The piece frames Rob Roy as a bold, skilled leader whose clan loyalty endured amid brutal 17th century feuds and Crown repression.
A fragmentary recounting describes how Rob Roy Macgregor and his followers avoided a military confrontation during a rising along the Forth. Guards warned of approaching troops, while Macgregor’s party retreated to huts, set fires, and caused disorder. One man was killed by an accidental musket discharge as fatigue and scarce provisions wore down the soldiers. The narrative then shifts to tax enforcement and a dramatic confrontation at Abruchil Castle where Rob Roy demanded arrears from Campbell of Abruchil, threatening force before negotiating a settlement and leaving on good terms. (To be continued.)
Berlin reports on December 24 claims Prince Mardenberg and Count de Ziehy held a significant explanation with the Grad Duke in Weimar regarding Warburg events and critical writings printed in the United States. In nearby incidents, a house in Stillorgan lost a cistern and a later theft yielded lead from a location, with Mr Grady encountering two men and detaining one, while a third fled.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local newspaper notice listing offices in Dublin, pricing for subscriptions and delivery details. It mentions weekly and monthly rates, delivery to town and country with post costs, and a generic notice to place orders and advertisements. The text is incomplete and several words are garbled.
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