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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 05, 1820
Page
2
The debate covered a bill appointing ten inquiry commissioners and power to deface debtors, with Lord Althorp signaling a refined form later. Edwards the alleged spy was pressed for prosecution at the bar, while Cabinet figures urged cautious but persistent action amid opposition.
Reports from London describe the execution of five Cato Street conspirators, with commentary on the treason, the merciful yet firm punishment, and the fate of Cowper Harrison Bradburn Shaw Strange and Wilson as they depart Newgate for New South Wales. Also noted are Spain’s turmoil under the central junta, French reports, and the Madrid decree promoting the constitutional system and preparatory juntas.
The report outlines Monday and Tuesday sessions with motions by Mr Tierney on Civil List funding and Mr Broughan on the Four and Half per Cent Fund. Other actions include Taylor’s steam engine regulation proposal, Althorp’s inquiry into insolvent debtors, and various bills and accounts related to exports, stock transfers, and assets. The session ends with the Civil List committee decision and household funds.
Intelligence from Mauritius and Isle of Bourbon warns of a malignant disease spreading at the Cape of Good Hope. General Dunkin, acting governor, issued a proclamation ordering quarantine for vessels arriving from the east. The colony remained unhealthy with several sudden deaths increasing alarm.
Jamaica papers to March 4 detail ongoing operations on the Spanish Main with no decisive results for Patriots or Royalists. Royalist forces attempted to reconquer Antioquia, Orana changed hands to Independents, Paez retreated after skirmishes, Morillo pressed Calabozo, and Bolivar’s general Asantegui died. News notes Royalist leaders at Merida, Darien plans, and naval actions near Margaria. Buenos Aires saw a February revolution. Bustos’ Montenequans with Belgrade’s army seized power, Puerraydon sought refuge aboard the John Adams, and Artigas’ fate limited aid amid anticipated war with Portugal. British warships neared to protect nationals.
Dispatches from Sir H. Popham indicate that our gesture in Jamaica faced severe impact from yellow fever. The report notes substantial sickness and challenges among the forces moving the motion.
Reports from Cuba on March 7 describe unrest at St Jayo after black laborers rose against planters. The US Senate considers duties on imports, with talk of higher rates on cotton and coarse fabrics. A New York merchants memorandum laments distress and the auction system favoring foreign firms, while President Monroe’s message to Congress discusses Russia and Spain furthering ratification efforts. The Barron Decatur duel is recounted, and a proposed Decatur funeral adjournment in the House is opposed.
The ship William on a voyage from Monte Video or Valparaiso discovered a new island off Capshore du Lat at 61 deg 55 deg long. Captain Sheriff of the Andromache frigate surveyed 900 miles of coast finding the isle snow covered and uninhabited. Nearby waters yielded abundant coal and whales.
The report notes unsettled market conditions tied to the Bank of England actions and an investment shift. Traders react as funds move, with stock prices showing mixed activity and certain securities trading at adjusted levels.
The Queen arrived at Lyons aboard Weil this week and continues travel by counters of Olds. She was expected to proceed to Heute but is likely to remain in Belgium’s capital for some time.
A Catholic gathering in Lsnex Street Dublin urged delaying Grattan's parliamentary Catholic discussion due to ill health. A deputation will present a petition and a Dublin aggregate meeting is planned for the 16th to press redress from the legislature. In Glasgow scouts report a Special Commission for late insurgents will convene in June with a 300 reward offered for Falton and Mackenzie accused of high treason.
Arrivals at Greshams Hotel on Sackellie street include Dean and Minx Bleakney while LORD Peter from England visits. Dordt O Neill General Sir Lowry Cole and Col Pakenham left Howth for Holyhead on Wednesday morning. The celebrated Mr Joseph of the Royal Academy in London is now in the city and his works impress with character likeness and finish. In London Court of King’s Bench the case Ibant et al resumed with objections from Mr Haat and the judge ordering further discussion to Wednesday.
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