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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 12, 1817
Page
2
A detailed historical brief portrays Brazil's geography borders and vast size, notes early Portuguese colonization, later policies against native slavery, and the harsh monopolies on dye-woods salt and gold. It discusses population mixes, castes, trade limits, key towns like Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco, and warns of governance flaws under despotism while highlighting potential for growth if reforms occur.
An American letter from Buenos Ayres dated 26 February 1817 surveys the city and country. It notes harbour shallowness, destructive winds, and British losses. population about 50,000 with militia and troops. government by a Supreme Director and a long-stalled constitutional congress. Streets are narrow, many houses iron-grated. churches and monasteries exude affluence, corruption, and intolerance. women’s confinement and theatre pricing are described. commerce stalls, livestock prices, fruit trees, and sparse wood shaping daily life. reflections on North American markets and the harsh climate conclude the excerpt.
A reader recounts frustration with priests and bigotry, describing beguiled locals seeking forgiveness for money. He notes the presence of printing offices with outdated equipment and a shortage of skilled workers, tracing the miseries to practices brought by former residents.
A Bristol area appeal recounts a mysterious young woman found near Almondsbury. Descriptions note a 25 year old woman with dark hair, graceful manners, and a curry diet who claims exotic origins. She aids in Mrs. Worrall’s care, writes with ease, avoids alcohol, and shows East Asian ritual gestures. Attempts to identify her language fail. experts deem her language undecipherable.
Birth at Burland-Square Lady Ida Godley Esq has a daughter. Marriages recorded: William Keating to Catherine Smithwick in Abington Church County Limerick. Hubert Thibaltier to Lucy Denis in St Olive's Church. Capt John Kelly to Anne Harrison in Dalmalley Argyleshire. Obituary notes: Thomas Mullins of Beaufoy Kerry, son of Hon William Mullins. Death of Mr John ONeill, printer, with tributes to his diligence. memory to be cherished.
Sporting intelligence from June 11 1817 reports Curragh races with Kirwan's Stakes 50 Guineas h ft Post on the Flag Mr Battersby's Ball and Mr Gore's All Good past on the flat 100 Guineas each. Entries include Mr Kirwan's Pope Sir C Coore's Handel Langore Neifl's Schedoni and other starters in King's Plate two mile heats and Sweepstakes of 20 Guineas with several contenders such as Hastard's f Waxy and Lord Sligo's Spermaceti details noted.
An abstract detailing the quantities and prices of Coan, 4innom, Meat and Frova sold to the City of Dublin and its liberties for the week ending May 9 1412. It lists measurement standards for barrels and stones, equating 854 stone of Frour to a barrel of Watat and 7 stone of Oatmeal to a barrel of Oats, with specific weights for Warat Rre Peas Beans Bar ato Bree Oats and other commodities.
Printed for the proprietors at Parliament Street the issue shares subscriptions rates in advance for town and country. Advertisements appear across the page with names Newton & Co in Warwick Square London and James Javion Smith in Hunters Square Edinburgh as the agents for the newspaper and advertising services.
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