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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 09, 1818
Page
4
Fragmentary dispatch discusses European negotiations over Rhine frontier and Dutch possessions, with remarks on Versailles era power politics, Crownlands, and potential shifts in control. Mentions Paris, Aix la Chapelle, and potential reinforcements amid colonial concerns and border anxiety. References Sierra Leone fever toll and missionary casualties among colonial officials and leaders.
The article discusses debt projections for 1818 and 1817, noting that after interest and expenditures the national debt would total millions with a 22,800 dollar allocation for a sinking fund. It warns of potential intervention by 1800 and references stock market behavior and capitalist property concerns amid declining American stocks and unsettled land-commercial purvances.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled report referencing The Queen, Keir Palace, Moorulind, and a wedding or ceremony. Limited readable items suggest a page note about a royal event or names, but details are unclear and many words are corrupted.
The London Missionary Society delegates, Stallybras and Dawa, met the Emperor of Austin in Moscow. He noted a coincidence of favorable omens. Mongolian noblemen arrived in 81. Petemburgh to study the Bible and transcribe the Calmuck text into local dialects. The Emperor said England was preparing to study and receive instruction. Three noblemen reportedly have conversions to Christianity and wrote a letter to their Prince.
Reported from Nov 3 to Nov 8 detailing embankments, regiments marching to Canterbury Hythe and Woolwich detachments, transport ships from Calais, and a drowning incident. The Duke of Wellington and Kemp's forces evacuated to Rostrum while ships diverted to Ramsgate for safety amid uncertain harbor approaches.
Thursday a large meeting of Parochial Deputies at the Royal Exchange discussed pressing for a total repeal of the Window Tax. A petition draft was reviewed, with Counsellors Walker and Cullen proposing revisions, and a general meeting planned for the 12th instant. The gathering thanked Lord Mayor for support and adjourned amid formal resolutions.
A dense report from the court lists indictments and outcomes for multiple cases. It covers burglary and robbery in Dublin dwellings, transportation sentences, an attempted assault on a child, perjury with mixed evidence, forged notes and bank fraud, and a high profile robbery with several conspirators. Multiple defendants receive convictions or acquittals with varying sentences, including transportation for years and mercy recommendations. Entities named include James Cannon, Owen, John Aindes, John Murray, Michael Coates, David Creacy, Francis Mean, Mrs. McGuire ill in hospital, and the Bank of Ireland observance.
Friday marked the first sitting of the term as all courts opened with a procession and crowding. Justice Daly entered the bench amid a list of named gentlemen including Alderman Jobo Quinbaw Samuel Berd Frederick Darley and many others, followed by a note that several jurors were sworn in and charged.
A dense market summary notes wheat and flour demand in Carlow with price trends per 101b and per 24h lot, including foreign and English quotations. It records barley, oats, bean and pea trade, and mentions attendance of buyers from the country, with observations on demand, quality, and forward sales prospects.
A Buffalo dated Sept 9 report covers the Western District of Upper Canada grand jury proceedings led by Chief Justice in the King's Bench. Lord Selkirk accuses the Attorney General and witnesses of corruption while the North West Company conflict brings fresh conspiracies and court adjournments. The trial adjourns without any verdict or disposition on the matter.
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