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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 24, 1823
Page
4
Excerpts from Paris papers dated March 19 describe ongoing war preparations and frontier mobilizations. Reports mention Spanish frontier threats, the Bariona formation, Admiral Hame’s fleet dispersed by weather, and signals of a Spanish campaign with the French Foreign Legion sailing to join operations.
Bayonne reports detail Bristieres forces and planned corps movements. Infantry 47,420 and cavalry 9,310 are listed with artillery and train estimated at 3,000 to 4,000 men and 4,000 horses. Royal household troops total 300 men and 54 horses, with 100 in the city. Four corps and a reserve are named to operate toward Vittoria Burgos Madrid, St Jean Pied de Port Pampoluna Olite Tudela and Zaragoza with varied entry routes and a reserve garrison at Vittoria.
In Catalonia, Constitutional troops advance to assigned positions. General Llobers arrives at Jenquera after driving 1,500 rebel fighters from Cantaloupe, who plundered St Martin des Albera. Factions report horrific outrages despite spared ages. Four thousand Constitutionalistas occupy Olot. foreign legion moves from Barcelona planned for the frontiers.
From Scio on March 9 reports say forts are being hardened with a new redoubt and cannon ready. Munitions and provisions arrive daily, with enough for a 12 month garrison. Perpignan notes refugees from the Army of the Faith, totaling about 5 000, including 45 officers, while French forces plus the Faith’s troops could reach 32 000 for the planned Catalonia invasion. Snow covers lands, Mina’s actions unavailable.
Madrid papers report Brisinnes dissipated and Moc quinenza negotiating surrender while Ballaste ros travels toward Sarracosa. Spaniards across Madrid and provinces unite to defend their constitution, preparing workshops and armaments for a potential war with France as Cortes plans to move toward Seville.
In Gerona on March 6 1823 reports declare 52 guerillas formed, 2,000 recruits arrived, and volunteers across Tarragona Lerida and other towns rally to defend against the French invasion. Militias, artillery corps, and local militias join volunteers as citizens pledge unity and resistance. The army nears 134 000 with 97 000 active militia and 200 000 volunteers ready to spill blood in defense.
Copies of Burdoleta Diasen xe published from Oporto report the Conde de Avante insurrection as very small locally. Prazo Mantes remains largely quiet except Villa Real Chave and Pezo da Reyoa. A letter from Bencanza dated the 23th ultima notes troops resisting emissary proclamations. Vindho and Beira provinces are described as tranquil.
The Paris papers report that Patras and Corinth have fortified against the Greeks, who appear to have secured independence beyond the reach of any attack from the Purke.
Gazettes of Matanzas up to January report letters from the Spanish Main announcing Royalist troops under Morales withdrawing to Traxila as Colombian forces press hard.
A Thursday meeting of Bank of England proprietors saw Directors suggest reducing the half year dividend from five to four percent. The stock price slipped from 236 to 210 and then recovered to 215 as traders weighed the drop in profits tied to ongoing war restrictions and banking conditions.
The text argues that gold circulation lowers bank profits and promotes note issuance. It cites cost differences between notes and gold, noting five percent discount, annual gains from note use, and dangers of gold circulation. It urges discouraging gold circulation for national interest and favors bank notes as more convenient and advantageous.
Accounts from the South describe continued insurgent violence and looting. Reports detail arms searches near Carker, arson at multiple farms, cattle losses, a dairy van robbery, and attacks near Patrick’s Well and Cunnigar. Names include Lieut. Cavenorsa and Mr Wyse. Noor details cite Garrydyne and Knocklong parishes.
The London Mail notes Madrid quiet at the Cortes removal, ministers, and king. Plate and valuables shipped under escort amid Royalist fears. French engineers near the Bidassoa bridge, orders to cross before French entry. New York and Philadelphia papers arrive. no notable paragraphs. Paris rumors of a Russian army march. market quotes show stocks fluctuating amid doubt.
An adjourned Royal Fixchange meeting chaired by the Earl of Muara debated establishing a public market to sell unfinished cloth and yarn. Proponents cited benefits, while opponents warned of insufficient facts and concerns for smaller makers. A committee was formed and the meeting adjourned to April 3.
The Dynur Gavrite notes royal letters patent shifting church offices in Ireland. Nathaliel Alexander is named bishop elect of Meath. Vins Lewis OBeirne dies as part of the changes. Rochard Mant becomes Bishop of Kilmore, with Down and Conn also receiving promotions. Keitheat, bishop of Shalastoe, and other see transfers follow, reflecting a broad reorganization.
A proclamation sued last Saturday frees the Castle of Devlin and places the Baronies of Bycrat ty and Valla in Cisne County under the Resurrection Act. Special Sessions will be held in Monson next Saturday under the act’s supervision.
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