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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 28, 1809
Page
4
A London telegram reports the American Embargo Act repeal by a 59 to 30 vote in Congress, effective March 4. General Clavering’s custody in Newgate is noted and European observers seek official confirmation of the repeal and any substitute restrictions.
Minutes show Royal Assent heard in Lords and committees on the Navy Officers Widow's Pension and Militia of Ireland bills. Proposals include linen board accounts, flax seed bill, and a motion on reform measures. General Clavering jailed for gross prevarications. various motions and committee actions noted.
Official Dublin brief conveys a 1809 Admiralty letter announcing Cork to West Indies convoy of twenty vessels under W. W. Pole. It notes Spanish and Portuguese war papers, Moore’s retreat from Corunna, Castlereagh’s assessments, and university Hebrew premiums with student winners. Spitfire privateer incident near Antigua reports Kent’s chief mate killed and 15 Spitfire crew dead.
Six transports arrive with a convoy from Lisbon on February 22 under Nymph’s escort. Detachments from Sir John Moore’s army join at Tagus and Belam Castle, with artillery and infantry present. Trials at Waterford reveal unrest and harsh sentences while officials urge peace and restraint.
A hospital report notes three boys born in the Lying-in Hospital and the total contributions of 62 15s 744 including a guinea from Lady Rossmore. The Master of the Hospital plans to place fifty pounds at interest to sustain annual support for the children as they grow, funded by multiple donors to preserve the principal. Two children are placed with experienced nurses under visiting ladies. the third remains with its mother who plans to work once recovered.
Reports from Vienna Prague and Paris detail Hungary approving 1 600 900 florins to fund a levy and wartime mobilization. Paris Bayonne notes exchanges about Saragossa prisoners with humane treatment. European conflict prospects rise with mentions of Napoleon Louis as Grand Duke and Tuscany leadership changes.
From Belgrade dispatches report the selection of French agents to attend the Yassi Congress, with instructions to discuss only if Serbian Independence is recognized by Turkish Agents. News arrives of England Turkey peace debates and Ottoman ministers divided over the accord. The story notes English influence and Austro-Interuncies backing the British line. In Rambouillet, the Emperor plans a short hunting visit.
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