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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 31, 1818
Page
2
A fragmented market report lists English bank stock rates and government securities. It mentions gilt values, canal stock, city bonds, and various shares with prices in pence or per cent, reflecting a snapshot of late period trading values.
From Brussels disclose laborers building forts on Belgium's southern frontier. Ypres, Tournay, Mons, Ath, Charleroi, Namur fortifications to be advanced before autumn. Allies aim to restore the triple line as an impenetrable barrier against French incursions.
The article argues that the United States seized Pensacola and Carrancas, criticizes expansionist aims from Canada to the West Indies, and predicts Europe will not intervene. It warns that the Union’s growing territory could cause future wars, with Spain losing Trans Atlantic provinces and domestic energy redirected to reform. It notes discontent in Canada and embargo signals from Porto Rico.
A 19th century editorial laments Canadian instability and expresses strong anti annexation sentiment. It argues Republicans seek territorial expansion and warns Mr. Gontay to be watched amid Canadian discontent. It recalls Upper Canada’s wartime liberty ideas and cites Crown Lands as temptations toward independence.
An English commentary critiques Belgian transit duties on goods, noting prohibitions and heavy charges that hinder trade. It argues that monopolistic controls depress markets, reduce consumption, and destroy production while urging liberal exchange to balance capital and labor, improve efficiency, and raise living standards.
Dispatch from Santiago on April 6 reports General Sao Martin stating 000 men and 190 officers were captured, the battlefield strewn with 7000 dead, while Patriots suffered about 1000 killed or wounded. Spaniards totaled 630% of some force, insurgents nearly 5000, and royal health news for Queen Victoria is sparse with concern over her illness and doctors' caution.
Despatch explains General San Martin and allies defeating the Spanish army at Maipu. It recounts retreat to Santiago, reorganization in thirteen days, and heavy enemy losses with 2000 killed and 3000 prisoners, while noting San Martin wounded officers and strategic maneuvers near Chimbaroden and San Felipe.
A historical sketch tracing Ireland from Henry II’s conquest to the Stuart and Cromwellian eras, noting the long English colonization, the Pale, and the gradual parliamentary shift under Sir Edward Poynings, James I, and Strafford. It surveys revolts, famine, and policy shifts, arguing Ireland’s later start but eventual rise in wealth and civilization.
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