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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 16, 1821
Page
4
Faulkner's Dublin Journal reports rising unrest in the south with armed bands roaming districts near Mallow and Limerick. Militias and magistrates seek government troops while raids on farmers’ homes escalate. several families are frightened as attacks target houses and arms.
A gang attacked J Gaapy near Kilfinnan, looting guns and money from several homes after previously driven off. In Kerry a large party assaulted Lieut Montanry at Dunkerton but was repulsed, while Lieut Hewson’s house was plundered. The era sees rising police effort, with 6th Enniskilleners deployed to several towns, Major General Lord Aylmer taking Irish staff, magistrates convening in Mallow and Buttevant, and yeomanry organized for garrison duty to free regular troops for disturbed districts.
The London Morning Herald reports forthcoming partial changes in the Administration before Parliament adjourns. Lord Geoxville will become President of the Council replacing Lord Hargoway who resigns. Mr Cannan moves to the Administration and Mr Pu en becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The day sees no foreign news and rumors stalling war securities. Money remains abundant with short dates secured at 4 percent. Last prices include India Stock, Bank Stock, Consols, Do. for January, Navy 5 percents, and other listed issues with limited clarity due to OCR errors.
Advices from St Petersburgh on the 10th report a direct negative to a perceived envoy and ongoing allied negotiations with possible casualty risk before final settlement. Constantinople dispatches describe a volatile capital, with troops warned to stay prepared and ready for action amid tense border measures.
Reports from Smyrna and Lepanto describe Turkish naval actions against Greek forces and ongoing tensions in Moldavia and Wallachia. Iripolizsa reportedly surrendered as Shia triumphs loom. In Carthagena, residents offer surrender to President Rotryar with planned public entry on October 1.
A Courier report from Monday details ongoing violent outrages across disturbed Irish districts despite military and police efforts. Firearms are seized in homes, mobs terrorize, and a network of secrecy among raiders hinders arrests while authorities pledge renewed vigor. A Carlow Morning Post account adds local incidents including process-server attacks and a magistrate-led patrol response. The piece cites varied counties and notes efforts to reinforce garrisons, with multiple incidents of house attacks and robberies fueling calls for steadier law enforcement.
The article laments a political economy that favors despotism and promises a doomed remedy. It argues only a system shifting cost to landowners can mobilize a compliant peasantry and make law appear as a friend, warning of the dangers of landlord power and social upheaval.
The Theatre Royal hosts Mr Barrie at the Ple Tho alii Royal where Elena and rivals are discussed and a performance of Last night Hewe’s tragedy of Dongday is noted. The report mentions dissatisfaction with singing and acting, and observations about audience reactions and prices at the bread market.
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