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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 29, 1819
Page
4
The excerpt discusses discounts by the Bank at twelve miles dated terms, comparing gold payments and bank notes. It analyzes the profit from this auction, costs of notes versus actual labour, and the advantage of resuming cash payments. It mentions Mr Tierney and a February 2 bill connected to Bank paper inquiries.
The item notes the French Mail arrival times and stock prices, the Louis XVI anniversary service at St Denis with royal and public attendance, and the closure of theatres. It lists notable Counsellors of State and officials, the Duke of Gloucester visiting Le Conciergerie, and the expulsion of eighteen rioters from Louis le Grand with a pending report on others.
Reports from Batavia dated October describe rumors of a Java insurrection at Semarang. Reassuring accounts claim tranquility in the colony, while observers in London note unrest may have occurred, as new duties on foreign tips at ports would impact Batavia less than other Dutch ports.
A London letter notes busier activity at the Block Exchange with funds trading within a wide range and prices varying. It mentions a pending inquiry into the Bank of England affairs and the purchase price of redrawn annuities. A second letter reports stock prices closing near 79 and references a forthcoming print of a commission report on forgery prevention. The morning paper cites a potential resignation of the Lord Chancellor and a possible succession plan involving Lord Manners and Sir John Leach if realized.
The article reports Spain's Ferdinand resolving to divide his time between Aranjuez and Segovia to relieve the heavy burden of the Crown after the Queen's death. In Madrid, police patrols guard Masrid amid apparent calm, while Cadiz letters describe Father Torres leading 1600 men in mountainous defiles and executing Spanish prisoners in Vera Cruz convoy skirmishes.
From Stutgard dated Jan 15 a report describes the queen’s body laid in an open coffin in her Greek chapel to lie in state. Attended by the Royal Feniys and Russian representatives the coffin was set under a canopy with ermine and the crown on a gold brocade cushion. Public viewing times followed day and evening ceremonies before the body was moved torch light to the palace chapel for final rites.
The Moniteur reports Lady Morgan has reached Paris to supervise translating her latest Irish novel. She plans to add a self portrait and a biographical memoir. The piece also reflects royal marriage intrigues linked to Württemberg and Austria, and notes a soap making receipt.
A damaged reminiscence details Don Manons claims to double expenses for a production letter, with resistance to payment and unanswered notes dated July. The narrative criticizes aggressive North American actions and their impact on associates, ending with formal apologies and regards.
A January meeting in Carlow discussed a plan to form fifty or sixty sub-constables under a chief constable at 131 Gs per year to patrol multiple towns including Carlaw Tallow Leighlin-hrugs Old Leightin Bagenoalztown Hackete town Clonegal Myshal and Norney. The measure aims to protect public property from depredations and limit reliance on Parliament’s cost. Also noted Cork and Waterford items on taxation and fisheries policy.
A long list of fairs and markets is scheduled across Ireland and Northern Ireland for the coming week. Entries include towns in Donegal Galway Tyrone Cavan Wicklow Mayo Monaghan Armagh and many others with numerous place names and regional notes.
A long, scarce transcription discusses parish tax collection, vestry clerks, and the accuracy of occupancy records. It cites the Grand Jury, collectors, and the impact of outdated books on tax enforcement, noting tenants, proprietors, and unoccupied houses on Ushers Island.
The Dublin and Cork markets show little overall change in grain prices with barley scarce and wheat steady. Rates quoted include barley around 8s per barrel and wheat around 3s 58d to 4s per quarter, with various quality grades listed and foreign supply noted as steady.
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