09 Jul 1811
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 09, 1811
Page
1
An 1811 notice from the Irish Office in London states the Office of Chancellor of the Exchequer and Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant is to be held by one person. William W. Pole expresses public duty and gratitude, asking for continued confidence and apologizing for brief notice before the election.
A Lisbon mail reports Lord Wellington advancing on Albuera to battle Soult after abandoning the siege of Badajoz. Marmont with 25 to 30 thousand men reportedly nears Soult’s force, while detachments reinforce the southern front and a blockade remains on Badajoz.
Sunday the Rev Mathew Crowley professor of Sacred Scriptures at Maynooth read his recantation in Christ Church Cathedral after Divine Service and took Holy Communion. The piece praises the Artist Society benefactor Duke of Richmond and hopes the society will grow the arts in Ireland, urging unity and exemplary conduct among native genius and patrons.
An incomprehensible public note questions a forum debate at the next meeting about detecting fallacies and measuring the ratio of spiritual tyranny and engineered slavery. It asks what proportion of unequal liberty society should claim or enjoy, signed by a benevolent friend.
A historical officer letter from Almendralejo June 8 recalls marching against the enemy near Badajoz and Albuera. It details a fierce assault on Albuera village, heavy rain, and a brutal bayonet and cavalry action. The writer praises Captain K o and his men for turning the tide, notes enormous French losses, and records a strategic British retreat toward Seville with 850 French left behind.
Unclear OCR passage notes a wounded Soult, Lori Welling in command of a Southern Army, and expectations of advance once Badajos falls as northern forces march toward a target area. The text is fragmented and many names appear corrupted.
A historical dispatch describes Lord Wellington’s forces maneuvering toward Seville with Savdy reporting, while Soult’s cavalry clashes on the Coa. General Slade leads the Light Dragoons at Salamanca, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. Wounded and missing on both sides, 2,500 Sevillian casualties arrive in Seville, and Victor's 1,000 men proceed toward Seville as Andalusian routes delay passport consent.
London dispatches dated July 3 describe a widened siege at Badajoz now a blockade with Lord Wellington marching to meet Soult. French forces reportedly include 25,000 troops with reinforcements from Marmont's army. Victor may move, while Gazan reaches Seville with wounded. A northern action near Santander is cited as successful. Sir Joseph York sails for America aboard the Vengeur, and rumours claim coffee trade licences from France with no foundation for a Franco-British pacific accord. The King’s health reports proceed with medical deliberations.
An account details an 1800s sea clash with the United States frigate President and a British squadron, with Capt. Bingham refusing surrender and reporting the burnings, while Lisbon dispatches describe Wellington’s movements, the siege of Badajoz raised, and French maneuvers near the Mondego river. The narrative includes eyewitness dialogue, tactical positions, and notes on reinforcements and planned battles.
A fragmented roll from the siege lists killed wounded and missing among several units. Names include Major M Grechy 11th Regiment, Lieut Sedgewick 5th Foot, Lt Westrogy Szt Regiment, Captain Hatton Royal Engineers, and Capt Dings with the 58th Battalion among others.
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