Court hearing reveals tensions aboard ships and criticism of leadership
Testimony on quarterdeck conversations shows clashes over command and conduct of Admiral Gambier and Lord Cochrane. Officers allege vindictive temper and poor strategy, while Harvey argues fireships could destroy enemy vessels without sacrificing own fleet. Court adjourned as defenses prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Gambier
Trafatrar
Vonrsont
Gambier
Tyas
Lord Cochrane
Sa TH. Neale
Haress
Chad
Chich
Hearilyrpa
You
Lskey
Wexestorn
Carvey
Basque Roads
Isle of
Aix
Flarvey
Bowen
Admiral Harvey
Admral Harvey
London
H. B. Neave
Caledonia
Harvey
Bedford T
Harver
Trial of Lieutenant Colonel Radcliff for Wicklow Regiment misdeeds
Reports from Dublin Barracks detail a General Court Martial convicting Lieutenant-Colonel William Radcliff of Wicklow Regiment militia on charges of false returns and misapplication of funds. The court prescribes dismissal to Her Majesty's service and arrears pay adjustments, with official notification to regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Horse Guards
Lisut
Radcliff
Wicklow
Milia
Coury Maral
Dublin
Way Radcliff
Invasion Chronicle May 1809 From Camp at Reidau
General Oudinet penetrates beyond Reid and captures 1800 Austrian troops with no shots. Austrian bridges and fortifications collapse as French divisions under Rivoli Istria Montebello and Claparede win clashes near Reidau Ebersberg Linz and Scharding. Reports note 1409 prisoners and large flour magazines as Austrian forces retreat toward Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comora
Hungary
Reid
Lambach
Tuaun
Istria
Duke of Montebello
Oudinot
Wels
Duke of Dantzic
Saltzberg
Kulstein
Rastadty
Jellachichy
Colling
Duke of Rivoli
Scharding
Trinqvalee
Lintz
Archduke Louis
Hiller
Ebersberg
Ondinot
Rivoli
Ebersberk
Claparede
Ubersderp
Shersberg
Legrand
Chiparede
Durosnel
Nansowtz
Mu Itar
Bans
Vienne
Claparade
Audinut
Poy
Chevly
Upper Austria
Ebusberg
Swedish dethronement and royal succession rumors reported
Intelligence from Sweden describes Gustavus dethroned for incapacity to govern and a possible selection of the Duke of Sudermanna as king. Reports claim Gustavus is not the late king’s son, with testimony from a bishop and arrest of Carlson for urging army support for the lawful sovereign. Spanish papers note Buonaparte’s plea to aid the Central Junta amid war, while the Junta rejects treaties not based on eternal justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Gustavus
Sudermanna
Gustaves
Werminand
Gustavis
Carlson
Joseph Buonaparte
Spain
Austria
JF Sta
Malachy
Pdb Poogle
Plot Against Kingston Uncovered Conspiracy in Jamaica
The account describes a planned uprising by a Black secret society in Jamaica. Members formed societies in multiple areas, elected officers, and planned to set Kingston aflame beginning at Milward's liquor shop in Upper King Street. A Black deserter's confession exposed the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Taland
Mingo
Patrick
Kingston
Milward
Upper
King
Uris
Marche Tievion
Comnezigg
Evans v Tomlinson debts and Irish wit at law
In London King s Bench a case titled Evans v Tomlinson concerns a £100 debt allegedly lent by the plaintiff. Witness Mary Casalet and Sheriff’s officer Develing testified to the debt and admissions, while defense counsel Garrow mocked the proceedings. Lord Ellenborough directed the jury who returned a verdict for the plaintiff for £100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Bench
London
Reland
Plaidy
Develing
Middlesex
Garrow
Mary Casalet
Jainti
Westminster-bridge
Major Lorblinson
Kate
Anderson
Lord Ellenborough
Obituary notices across towns record many aged deaths
A fragmentary obituary list notes the deaths of several individuals including Mrs Eula Bradish widow of Rev William Bradish of Duleek Meath aged 76, Rev John Fellin of Ackalbriggon over 50, and Merc Swan relict of Josepa Swan of Tombreen Wicklow. Other entries cite James Kellett Fay and Mrs Jaiecotlands of Lowugend street with locations in Meath Derry Wicklow and related parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aungler-street
Eula. Bradish
Win. Bradish
Duleek
James Kellett
Jaiecotlands
Chasies Portland
Raq
Lowugend-street
Mut
County of Derry
John Cochrane
Ballyoruety
Janes Anderson
Cotton
Mahony
Nicholas Mahon
Won'uick-street
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Daeutenaieg
Wicklow Raynaeat
Mgeoa
Dord Maonck
Cudowel Howard
Chie
Larry Calwlry
Germany
Francis II
House of Austria
Napoleon
Europe
Francis
Prince of
Cutachmitt
Gra
Andwehr
Prince of Ponte Corvo
Reta
Bohemia
Ratisbon
Schill
Prussia
Berlin
Wirtemberg
Lestocq
Isis
Elbe
Duke of Walme
Hanau
Ems
Stever
Amstetten
Holbert
Horse Chasseurs
Ulans
Lauriston
Suh
Duke of
Belfast
Parliament
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