06 Jul 1818
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 06, 1818
Page
1
The Hud Office of Police invites proposals for clothing and gear for patrols and watch staff. Items include suits with greatcoats, hats, and coats for various units, with bids due before a July oath. Details available at designated offices. lectures and ticket sales noted for related events.
W H Crawford is noted as the collector of the port of Alexandria in the historical record. The entry records his official position and highlights his role in local maritime administration.
Foreign intelligence from Downay reports General Savith’s dispersion of Bujettan’s forces at Astia after a clash on the chidiant. General Smith moved from Yella poor, engaging Bali Row near Kurkoon, with 22d Dragoon and Mysore horse units routing the enemy, taking elephants and treasure, while Sir Thomas Hislop moves toward Kaisarbere Ghant with heavy forces and rocket troops.
A letter and documents discuss Bolivar’s position after a major action on the Main. Reports claim British officers praised his bravery while Spanish gains were limited. News mentions Morilla, Ortiz, Latorre, and troop dispositions, with prices and provisions hinting at strained logistics.
Partial OCR text shows cryptic financial details and prices with numerous unreadable tokens. Key names, dates, or places are not decipherable, making precise identification impossible.
The Dublin Journal cites Moniteur commentary on England s general election as a spectacle shaping foreign opinion. It notes English political stability, warns against revolution, and discusses Spain s decree on free ports and moves toward enlightened trade policy. It also reports British victories in India with General Surrir and Prerzven surrounding Singhur fort and treasure.
The dispatches describe Bolivar's forces in Venezuela advancing toward Valencia and Gascara with Morillo's Spaniards retreating toward Puerto Cavella. Major leaders La Torre and Morillo are noted with troops at Victoria and Ortiz. Reports claim heavy fighting, losses on both sides, and patriotic persistence despite supply troubles and Spanish plots.
A historical note recounts Murillo’s treachery against Bolivar and his prior 1814 assassination plots in Jamaica. It references battles near San Carlos, Royalist advances at Catahozo, and Brion’s squadron near St Bartholemew as ships maneuver against Patriots. The piece hints at Mona fortifications and Louisiana pursuit amid ongoing Caribbean conflicts.
A Dublin gathering founded the Irish Literary Society to safeguard ancient Irish topography music and antiquities and promote modern Irish literature. Prominent patrons include the Lord Lieutenant and the Duke of Leinster with a long list of noble members and officials. A committee was appointed to address esteemed peers, and notices called for publication in Dublin Street Beggar’s Weekly.
A meeting of several Dublin parishes held on Saturday resolved to address Henry Grattan on his escape from an assault. St Bridget’s St Michan’s St Catherine’s and St Andrew’s parishioners supported a common address, urging publication after approval. A committee drafted the address praising Grattan and condemning the attack, with delivery planned to him via deputies in the week.
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