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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 11, 1814
Page
1
Dublin Castle reports the definitive Treaty of Peace with France signed at Paris on May 30. Lord Sidmouth’s envoy informs the Lord Lieutenant of the news, praising the accord and noting the celebratory reception for Lord Castlereagh in Parliament.
In Merrion Square a secret meeting of Catholic Board members planned a new group to advocate their views under the title Friends of Civil and Religious Liberty with members chosen by ballot and five guineas paid for eligibility. Nearby at Birr a pistol duel between Ams and Lieut Eys wounded Ams, and a fatal assault on Tim Corbett near Sixmilebridge followed a spade-handle blow.
Rebecca Collins was brought up on a charge of wilfully firing a pistol at John Hacket with intent to kill. At trial in Gordon Lane Porto Bello witnesses described an evening incident after an insult near Collins hall door when she struck a man and then fired, injuring Hacket who was taken to the hospital in a dangerous state. She was committed to Kilinham jail to await trial.
On June 6 the Monarch hosted the Royal Standard as Emperor of Russia and other royal figures arrived in Britain. The fleet, including the Duke of Clarence and ships Jason and Royal Sovereign, neared Old Albion's shores and prepared to land. Cannon salutes greeted the landing, with further details to follow.
The Emperor Alexander and King of Prussia will enter London this evening after docking in Dover aboard the Im pregnable. Crowds throng roads to Wear Monuments as British capital gears up for grand naval and military promotions and a Hyde Park review.
London reports on arrivals of the Emperor and King of Prussia with preparations at Pulteney Hotel and Westminster. Cavalry, banners, and crowds clog roads to Greenwich and Blackheath as General Blucher and Russian officers proceed in escorted carriages. Blocks of fortresses abroad are listed as France and allies adjust borders under the treaty. The Empress Maria Louisa arrives at Schonbrunn and licensing talks with the Board of Trade signal no new American commercial licenses.
Reports from Constantinople note three frigates and two corvettes at anchor ready to cruise the Archipelago amid pirate threats. Disturbances ripple Hanover and Holstein as Bennigsen’s Russian corps may join Swedish forces. Paris dispatches detail Allied troops leaving St Church villages, gratitude to General Sackeo, and gifts of gold swords and carbine. Empress Josephine’s funeral draws many dignitaries.
The almoner to Empress Josephine led the rites assisted by Bishops Vereaiting and Evreux. The Archbishop delivered the funeral sermon as the Chevaliers of the Order of St. Louis held a parish service at St. Louis in Challasee Iti for M. de Gault, a chevalier slain in Paris by his attachment.
The report, dated May 26, notes Crown Prince order publishings and troop movements. It mentions Norwegian ships brought to port and Anker's expulsion amid legal troubles. Swedish troops depart Baltic ports while Hasiburgh garrison arrives and prepares. A Hamburg address to Mansunah citizens celebrates liberation from tyranny and calls for unity and forgiveness. Count Bennigsen signs.
The veteran paid honour to the Duke of Leinster with Blucher visiting in person and noting his aid de camp as the usual method. The event honors Blucher from a country that produced the Immortal Wellington.
The Hight Hon. John fifth Earl of Sandwich Viscount Hinchingbrook and Baron Montagu died at his house in Upper Wimpolestreet aged 71. He married Lady Elizabeth Montagu and left several issue including George the present Earl and Mary Viscountess Templenon. The notice cites titles and family connections with several garbled fragments remaining.
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