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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 19, 1809
Page
4
A fragmentary historical letter recalls an Irish conflict with the Caravats and Shanavests. It describes executions and slogans born from a doomed power struggle, with Captain Smith and a conspiratorial cadre shaping a grim legend and ongoing propaganda.
Commander Charles Gill of HM sloop Onyx reports the Dutch naval brig Manly, formerly British, was captured after a close fight in rough seas. Onyx inflicted heavy damage with superior firepower, losing few men while the enemy suffered more. The capture followed Manly’s mission to harass trade with Heligoland.
London reports immediate sailing orders to Rams Gate for the expedition fleet bound for the Spanish coast under Major General Sherbrooke. The 2d Brigade of Guards and 87th and 88th Foot units embark from Portsmouth. The Lottery bid for 20,000 tickets is awarded to Hensley and Pulley. France bulletins 17th to 19th are found and forwarded to London.
From the French papers dated December 19, the army at Madrid is reviewed by His Majesty with 60 000 troops, 150 pieces of cannon, and 1 500 wagons. The right wing supports Charmartin and the left Madrid, while the Duke of Belluna is at Toledo and the Duke of Dantzic at Falavera de la Reyna. Attendants report rest for the army, fortifications rising on Madrid heights, and a small train landed. Cavalry patrols Valladolid. English losses include casualties, deserters, and saddles found in Talavera hospitals. The English army was still at Salamanca on the 19th.
The text recounts the November 1808 uprising in Constantinople led by the Janissaries against Mahomed II and the Grand Vizier Mustapha IV. After seizing Seraglio walls, Mustapha IV is strangled and the Grand Vizier dies as he detonates gunpowder to avoid capture. The rebellion spreads, a fire rages, and uncertainty follows the sultanate’s fate amid reporting of cotton and military movements.
Reports from the front praise Sir John Moore for retaking defensive positions in Leon and fortifying passes from Pontabello to Tyurabo. British forces in Portsmouth sailings are expected, while Vienna and Paris discussions hint at broader European tensions including Turkish reforms and French movements in Dalmatia.
In a long formal note the King of Sweden is described as reluctantly entering the continental confederacy and closing his ports to assist against England. The text contrasts French and English military fortunes, noting Napoleonic dominance in land battles and British naval weakness in ships and crews. It also mentions Napoleon’s proclamation to Spanish clergy praising his victories. A local quirky item reports a cat in Heene Worthing catching game and bringing it home.
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