10 May 1781
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 10, 1781
Page
1
A fragment from Faulkner in The Dublin Journal covers May 5 dispatches and letters from London Gazette including military intel from the Americas and Europe. It mentions colonels, ships, fortifications, and political notes alongside curious anecdotes about ships and comets.
An overseas dispatch from India outlines a volatile situation in the East Indies. Reports say Java natives, about 60 900 strong, lent aid to the Dutch by funding plantations while Dutch crews face disruption. Natives refuse provisions over cruelty acts. Plymouth letter notes limited wind hindering prize weathering near St Euflas. Fleet reports uncertain credibility.
A summary of currency prices and various notices from London includes bank rates for bonds and stocks, naval dispatches from Gibraltar Cadiz and Cadiz Bay, and reports of admirals Darby and Milbanke. It notes captured privateers, prize ships, and upcoming movements in North America and Europe with references to Attacks on Cadiz and potential recall of commanders.
On May 1 in Elan, Carlow, Review Day for the Carlow Volunteers saw the Kikiullen Ranger Tullow Volunteers and Ballintemple Forrester groups arrive and receive billets. At eleven, units formed into orders with 1730 men at the field near the town. General William Barton attended, inspected the line, and the troops performed evolutions and maneuvers to the satisfaction of all spectators. The day ended with a crowed evening assembly and continued good order. In Cork a separate report notes a ship arrival at Cove and Garrystown women’s attendance, while Kilkenny and Dublin Castle items mention legal and theatre notices, including a planned benefit performance at Smock Alley.
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