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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 12, 1824
Page
1
A Carmack-on-Shannon gathering saw Rev. Messrs Digby Hamilton Bushe Brown O Reirne and M Keon argue for and against Bible circulation. The session closed after cordial exchanges with no final resolution, praise for Catholic clergy conduct, and a pledge to publish full remarks in the next issue.
Friday evening reports indicate a European crisis as France and Britain push to compel Ferdinand VII to accept terms or risk foreign military intervention. The French government argues to fund indemnities for emigrants and curb Spanish rebel forces, while Ferdinand defies royalist decrees and relies on domestic support, risking a prolonged standoff.
New York papers to the 17th ult. present flimsy armoured rumors about Bolivar and Royalist clashes. They cite hearsay of Bolivar claiming sovereignty, while noting Bolivar’s public life and a letter condemning Turbide’s imperial move in Mexico. The piece argues such reports lack solid authority and should not shape opinion.
The article notes Der tvians declaring he will withdraw his troops only after driving the common enemy from their territory and not taking a grain from their stores. It mentions intelligence of two Colonels and a Lieutenant Colonel shot at Bogota, with August letters from Colon city lacking specifics. Dutch papers carry a correction on export duties for grain and rising barley prices affecting agricultural fears.
The paper notes Portugal wine accounts as unfavourable with 1929 vintage praised as unrivalled and prices likely to rise. It cites harsh seas affecting Frages and Epain, reports the Dee arriving from Demeter, and mentions Catholic Rent in Ireland as a fund blamed for hardship while seeking emancipation. It adds a brief remark on London Journal and Mail arrivals.
London reports a restless calm as rumours about a Greek congress in Petersburgh a Cadiz expedition and Ferrol preparations circulate. Cadiz shows modest naval activity against Algerine raiders while Ferrol awaits completion of ships. Dispatches from Constantinople discuss the Turkish fleet and a lingering inquiry into Captain Pacha’s actions. Money markets slump under speculation with redoubled selling and lower quotations.
A letter from Pernambuco dated 19 November 1824 describes Lord Cochrane arriving from Mio with about 1700 troops to demand terms from Carvalho. After bombardment and street fighting the imperial forces captured Recife on Friday morning the 17th. The English suffered few losses while looting and fear of further plunder persisted. The Emperor’s 3400 troops maintained order as commerce resumed slowly. The British frigate Tweed and boats were fired upon attempting to enter. The Brazen 3, W sailed to England tomorrow with hopes of escape.
The Gasette reports the Commission for liquidating the National Debt informs creditors they must comply with Treasury and provincial governor requirements before presenting claims. Untimely or unauthorised documents will cause delays. Sir Francis Lynch Blore arrives from the South of France. An extract from a November 10 letter discusses the Bible cause triumph and debates at a Derrick on Shannon parish meeting. Other items note a Cork candidate related to Lord Ennismore, anticipated reductions in Spirit Licenses duties, and a humorous lovers’ story using a wig as a mail conduit.
Law intelligence from Wednesday covers Fitzgerald v Purcell moved for a new trial over a material witness and a contested erasure. Farley v Johnston and an arreat of judgment are touched, with remarks by the Chief Justice. Court of Chancery proceedings include petitions from Dn inhabitants to remove Lord Clermont and Pawnbrokers appeal arguments before Dublin magistrates. A Cork letter criticizes a Bible meeting, citing clergy attendance and lay rights to scripture.
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