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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 31, 1817
Page
1
A servant's evidence shaped the case as the prisoner faced a lengthy trial ending with a guilty verdict by seven to five. The court upheld the decision and ordered execution at Pesar toca where the crime occurred.
Paris reports a possible further reduction of the Army of Occupation with mixed signals on acceptance. Dutch opposition, Duchess de Berri's health, and a new French loan contracted by Baring & Co. are noted. Prussia may visit Sedan and Rhine famine fears rise. Lombardy reports plague declines but losses among scientists. Pernambuco doubts grow as Lisbon and Maranham notes cast doubt on capture claims. Royal treasuries strain in Madrid as Don Martin de Garay clings to office amid noble opposition.
The article notes an execution order confirmed by the King for a Galatian defendant to be hanged on an island in the Mediterranean. It reports ships Barossa and East Indiamen safe in China, Elphinstone uncertain after a fire at Whampoa, and Lloyd's insurance rates peaking. Market prices for Reduced 80 Consols and Five Per Cent Navy are given along with a bleak Fund level.
The President visited Sandy Hook on June 19 with Generals Swift and Scott and Commodore Lewis to discuss fortifications. British consul in New York had arranged transport for 1328 Belgians and others to Canada since autumn. Boundary disputes between the United States and the British provinces involve the St Croix Highlands and the St Lawrence connected to the Connecticut River. The Barbary cruiser report is denied. Darmstadt punishes a Worms merchant hoarding 180,000 bushels of corn. Brussels prices rise slightly amid police vigilance and quiet after disturbances.
A Dublin Journal excerpt notes that foreign intelligence is dull aside from Literature Science and Domestic Economy and promotes peace and commerce revival in Europe. It mentions London Funds stock demand and Scotch bankers shifting to landed securities. Parliament acts from 1816 repeal liquor coloring rules for beer with severe penalties and permit corn imports warehoused for export to home use until 1819. A Harrowgate arrest concerns a refined young gentleman awaiting inheritance and concealment of family ties.
The article discusses high prices in Stucke as not signaling prosperity, noting capital shifts from industry to land with Ireland as the target. It urges attracting London capital, mentions a 6 percent Irish stake, and previews coverage on County Presentments and Dublin pipe water, seeking truth about mismanagement or systemic deficits. It emphasizes inquiry and future corrections.
Earl Grey and Sir Francis Burdtt named as witnesses by Mr O'Connor for an assizes trial in Trim starting Monday. Trinity College Dublin lists Vice-Chancellor Prize winners for English Verse and Latin Hexameters in July 1817. Archdeaconry of Tuam appoints Rev John Gorges to Hollymount living. An inebriated woman fell into the Liffey near Richmond Bridge. two boys rescued her. A horse bolted on Black Rock road, a servant thrown and taken to Jervis Street Hospital. Rose Cunrand committed to Newgate for stealing ten pounds from the Bank of Ireland mail.
Reports from the Dublin Journal Office describe June to July dispatches: Prince of Orange at The Hague after dismissal, Bishop of Ghent to be tried, Crown Prince of Prussia en route to the Rhine provinces, Copenhagen prison disturbances and a prison fire, Russian and Turkish frontier notes, and a string of European political and trade developments with references to Odessa, Ismail, Trieste, and Hamburg.
A fragmentary 19th century note describes proselyting efforts and a fattened Laterano in June. It mentions a new white marble vein resembling Carrara quality, praised by Professor Caremdori Florence for its sculptural potential. The Elbese marble possibly called Greeheito is noted as similar.
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