27 Jul 1816
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 27, 1816
Page
1
From the London Gazette the Court directs mourning on Thursday next the 5th instant for the late Bren ot Portugal. Ladies to wear black accessories including white cloves and necklaces. Gentlemen to wear full mourning with black gowns and sword buckles. Mourning to continue until August 1st.
The Prince Regent nominates David Douglas Hag to the Lords of Justiciary in Scotland and fills multiple high offices including Lord of Session James Wolf Murray and Judge of the Court of Admiralty John Connall. Alexander Madonochie becomes Keeper of the Advocate for Scotland. James Wedderburn appointed Solicitor General. Remaining appointments include Sheriff-Depute roles and reassignments.
The War Office announces on July 8 that his Majesty approves the 82d of Prince of Wales's Volunteers may wear on uniforme the word Niagara in caps and other formerly granted devices in recognition of distinguished services during the year 184.
An official notice details numerous promotions and exchanges across multiple regiments. Officers from the Royal Veteran Battalion and related formations move up ranks by purchase or seniority, with several retiring on half pay, appointments to staff roles, and vacancies filled in the 1st to 7th Light Dragoons and Foot regiments.
London dispatch reports a gale hindered Lord Exmouth from sailing his fleet from Portemouth. The force would rendezvous at Gibraltar with Dutch and Neapolitan squadrons expected to cooperate. A letter from Wellwood Hyslop describes Carthagena events and Morillo’s campaign realities. The piece notes royal nuptials of Princess Mary and the Duke of Gloucester with rites at the Queen’s Palace and a grand royal dinner.
Paris papers report widespread storm damage across Europe with Switzerland worst hit as rivers burst banks and floods ravage areas including Basle and Saxony. A lone notice covers the Nimes trial for aiding the Duke of Angouleme’s 1815 surrender, eight condemned.
Paris reports overhauls in the National Guard including five year officer appointments and inspector controls. A commission led by M. de Beausset and others will meet tomorrow to discuss the ordinance while the king also plans public instruction reforms and a new ministry plan.
The Corn Exchange notes a large wheat supply but prices hold from last Monday reflecting weak demand. Barley up 2s per quarter, Peas Beans and Oats steady with minor advances. other items unchanged.
The editor asks public patience as he announces resignation of late conductors and pledges to preserve civil rights and avoid invective. He seeks patronage for Ireland’s oldest periodical, detailing subscription at 8 guineas yearly and three pounds monthly in town, with publication mornings and evenings on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. He provides contact at Office No 15 Parliament Street Dublin and lists various bank and stock prices in the notice.
The Dublin Journal notes European flood damage and ruined crops. A Princess Mary marriage is announced for details next issue. Lord Exnorth’s fleet remains wind bound at Portsmouth. Barbadian dispatches report brutal fighting in New Spain with massacres by Royalists. Patriots claim Monitto’s defeat and eventual success against a cruel regime.
Directors report a successful trial of steam vessels on the island on the 2d instant. Despite being poorly trimmed and crowded, the vessels achieved over seven miles per hour. Arrival expected in a few days. announcement to public forthcoming.
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