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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 15, 1818
Page
1
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County Dublin the dissolution of parliament is expected I offer myself again for representation I have endeavoured in five parliaments to discharge the trust with integrity and independence If honored with your confidence I will promote the general welfare of the Empire and the interests of your independent county RANS HAMILTON
A march 16 dispatch from Villa de Cura reports Morillo’s victory over insurgents with no wounds, while a later Barcelona entry details the sinking of Bolivar’s forces at Boca Chica and Das Puertas. Casualties claim 800 dead 900 wounded 100 prisoners and minor injures to Morillo.
The House of Lords and Commons attend the Prince Regent as he delivers the throne speech, outlines supply bills, and notes improvements in public worship. He signals Parliament's dissolution and a new election, reflecting on Europe’s upheaval, domestic distress, and anticipated peace. The scene includes the Duchess of Cambridge and Grand Duke Michael observing the proceedings.
The House of Commons sat at 1:30 pm with the Speaker in the chair. A message from the Lords stated their assent to the Alien Bill which restricts naturalization and denization of certain aliens until March 25.
Mr GOULEVAN presents conics of colonial correspondence urging print. Mr WILBERFORCE reports French colonies on the NW coast of Africa carry on slave trade with atrocities. A motion for a bounden Address to the Prince Regent to lay communications before Parliament is withdrawn after Castlereagh notes French efforts. Portazal is mentioned as another power delaying abolition. The prorogation speech reading causes dispute. M SUTTON claims it lacks precedent. The House dissolves without a Speech read.
Bank Stock. Gov. Deb. 34 per Ct. 9 253 Do. Stock 54 Ct. 9 094 Gov. Deb. 5 per Ct. Do. Stock 5 per Ct. .848 G. C. L. 6 per Ct. Grand Canal Stock, Ditto Loan 4 per Ct. City Bonds 6 per Ct, 9 8 Exchange, 9 per Cent.
The Dublin Journal reports that the Friday London Journals have arrived and additional Foreign Papers of recent dates have been received, extending coverage of international news and commentary.
The Prince dissolved Parliament after Reading the Speech due to delays from the Alien Bill and Bank of Scotland naturalizing privileges. An early harvest urgency spurred dissolution rather than prorogation as writs for a new Parliament were dispatched to postmasters across the Empire, with Ireland writs arrived.
The Monitzo headquarters claims the Spanish General Morillo crushed the Patriots in heavy fighting with 2,000 horses and mules captured, 20 loads of baggage, 20 dead, and many wounded. Royalist losses are five killed and three wounded, amid skepticism about the dispatches signed Pasto Mont1a and calls to await more reliable intelligence.
The American Papers report higher U S shipping prices implying rising trade. General MIntosh captured 104 prisoners in victory with Creek allies, though only two men and children were among them. The Commercial Bank of Philadelphia declares a 4 percent six month dividend. General Boren's nomination at St Domingo leads to broad prisoner releases. Portugal Tu nisia treaty expiry sparks Mediterranean tension as ships clash. U S government land sales continue with 30 townships disposed per county to raise revenue. Commodore Brion appears off Antigua with a minimal squadron seeking rest, denied by authorities.
Dispatches from the Calcutta Government Gazette report series of British detachments under Generals Donkin Marshall Keir and Adam striking Pindarees north of the Nerbudda. Cheetoo defeated near Shapoorah. Appagee and others captured after Chemeenfal assault. 70 guns 83 elephants and treasure seized. Main body of Pindarrees fled toward Oudeypoor. No major opposition remains to Hastings policy in Lydia.
The report lists numerous election canvassing efforts and candidate addresses in counties Dublin Carlow Kildare Waterford Wexford Clare Cork Mayo Galway and others. It notes arrivals speeches and anticipated contests with key figures such as Sir Charles Santon Lord E Nes and Mr Ponsonby among others.
A late page dispatch summarizes the Ceylon insurrection news carried by the Government Gazette dated January 31, with military movements deemed too detailed to recount. The report also notes stock market closing prices for EnGuisa Stocks and related securities, with varied gains and losses.
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