Ribbonmen and gallows tales from Roscommon to Galway
An Irish paper reports a high reward for those involved in a murder attempt on James Handman Burke, Galway deputy mayor, as Ribbonmen are named. Executions follow in Roscommon and Limerick, with captains transported for life. Spain’s insurrection looms with Mina and Riego movements. Paris and Bayonne track rebel advances toward Malaga and Grenada, amid broad disruption to trade and civic order.
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Galway Weekly
James Handman Burke
Galway
Loughrea
Moss
T. Mannion
Birchgrove
Roscommon
Ballinsstoe
Doctor Trench
Ennis
Patrick Thynne
Corrofin
Cork
Botany Bay
Limerick
Spain
Pyrenees
Misa
Paris
France
Boreaux
Bordeaux
Mira
Mina
Bayonne
St. Esprit
Paria
Navarre
Pamplona
Cadiz
Isle de Leon
Cortadura
St. Hogue
Malaga
Barcelona
Madrid
Tucuday
Perrier
Political unrest in Spain stirs hopes for constitutionalists
Reports from Paris and Bayonne describe Mina and other Republicans amassing support in Navarre, while Royalist forces face mounting opposition. Emissaries note public sympathy rising, with Mina’s entry into Spain prompting cannon fire rumors and claims of Malaga’s contested status as Riego's forces maneuver.
Causes of Distress and Policy Errors in a Postwar Economy
An editorial examines four years of national distress traced to postwar transition, cash payments restrictions, and debt buildup. It argues funding and heavy public expenditure inflated the economy, while abrupt monetary tightening and price shocks knocked commerce. The piece critiques timing, policy choices, and the lingering effects of war on prosperity.
Time Bewplingen Overthrow and the New War
The text argues that overturning the old system would be more disastrous than war and would threaten England’s strength. It contends that rigidly maintaining current taxes and money supply could pressure the currency, risking a heavy burden unless debt relief yields to national prosperity. War is viewed as a temporary spur to exertion followed by relaxation, while peace slows but stabilizes progress on a solid foundation.
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Spain
Kroro
Algesiras
Tele de Leon
Vejer
O’dowdace
Madrid
Malaga
Rizac
O’doxset
Grenada
Rizao
Rivco
Velea Malaga
Greneda
O'Dowssi
Eguia
Europe
Bowarawra
Buoged
England
Tieney
Lord Castlereagh
Middlesex
London
Westminster
Jtis
Lewes
the Times
Iil
Atoyer Party
Mus
Bates
Civil List Debate Prompts Public Budget Alarm
The Times and Courier clash over reports that Ministers plan a half million increase to the Civil List. The Courier accuses the Times of falsehood while urging canditates and MPs to demand a public pledge against any rise. Meanwhile observers note widespread distress and fear of higher taxation.
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King’s County
Mer Mt Tve
Yhomas de Tinard
Sunday School Society For
Ireland
Dorset
Kildare
St. George's Church
Edward Wingfield
Myxhwl
Anne Newport
High Court of Chanerty
Benson Temprton Traland
George Davis
Richard Davis
Inne-quay
Dublin
Thomas Ellis
Thomas C. Falkner
Pitt-street
Stan Moorhead
Ursuant
LiaMa
Jesty
Court of Exchequer
Fm Ireland
Debn Conolly
Peter Conolly
Tnna-Quay
Listiflen
Emro
Gitunte
Monaybag
Soren
Wellesley
John Bradshaw
Thia
Grand Canal Loan
Dublinon Toniton
the Dublin Journal
Chamber of Deputies
Port St. Mary’s
Farony
Ma- Inga
Itienaid
Riego
Nevarre
Partixana
San Esteban
Castan
Pampeluns
Pampeluna
Aremnaga
Guipurcoa
Toboao
Affichee de
O'Donnell
Ronda
Journal de Paw
Freyre
O'Donnel
Havonne
Saya
la Isla
Lettter
Bellvue
Comnty Galway
Walter Lawrence
Noman
Bank of England
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