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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 20, 1792
Page
3
A garbled text fragment discusses a decree and convention, referencing the department of the North and a call for unity. It mentions the justice due to it, influence on public opinion, and a political struggle against tyranny. Names appear as signs and conspirators.
The letter from the Army of the North reports news from Mone and Charleville, with Labourdonnais ordering a strong advanced guard and deserter arrivals. It notes Dumourier’s advance, 209 enemy killed and 400 prisoners, 40 Tyrolians killed, and praises the French artillery and the National Convention.
General Labourdonnaie reports evacuation of Mons leading to possible fall of Tournay, with the army assembling for continued operations. Debate arises in the ministry over authority to depart for Ardennes and to redeploy volunteers to reinforce Custine's forces.
Fragmentary remarks from a wartime committee member discuss the need for a speedy alliance with General Coftine and the authority to deploy battalions. The garbled text hints at ministers and power to act, but the exact outcomes and identities remain unclear.
A Paris report cites General Dumourier on party line casualties at Jamappe and Jamappe hotel attacks. Numbers vary, with estimates ranging from 10 600 to 48 000, amid disputed claims by General Valence and others about calculations and Italian front movements.
Reports describe French control of Mons after Austrian retreat, with crowds cheering and three market galleries erected for proclamations. The city’s mood turns to fear and disruption as rain and fatigue afflict evacuees fleeing Braffels, and a long train of carriages snakes away.
Fragments describe unrest on a Friday with riots and pillaging as residents oppose invaders. Citizens resist inflammatory action near Antwer, with local groups clashing and patrolling streets amid turmoil.
Genoa reports on a French fleet of 13 vessels appearing off Oneille on the 23rd of the month. A boat was sent to summon the town but was fired upon, killing some. The fleet then bombarded Oneille, causing damage.
A fleet of ships of the line and other vessels has remained visible from our port for days. Bris, likely the French squadron from Poulon, previously near Nice, now steering toward Corsica with intentions tied to the Sardinian expedition.
From Lyden on November 5 letters describe a 4000 strong contingent from the corps and Heffiza troops assembling after a cannonade heard at distance. General Cuftine, informed of the reverse, sent to Frankfort for Ottober reinforcement to mount a second attack.
London reports that Jet is heavily armoured and cites revolts in the French West Indian islands Saint Domingo Martinique and Guadaloupe with appeals to Britain for aid. An emergency mobilization followed in Portsea with Niger frigate set to sail under secret orders amid a hurricane.
Reports indicate subscriptions near 10001 and Bristol for French emigrants, with transfers to the suffering Clergy of France. Beermeville named interim army commander at Metz replacing Kellerman, who goes to Paris amid denunciations by De Cultine. Chartres Jacobin Society severs war ties in Paris, and Magat, Robertpierre, and Danton are reportedly expunged from books.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Allied movements toward a town with references to Duke Albert, a Duc de Fourbon, and a 50,000 Bren ransom. The garbled text hints at French reach or reinforcement, but clarity is limited to tentative mentions of forces and actions.
The editors announce they will republish the third section of Mancus on Thursday next. The notice cites correspondence and the need to respond to many readers requests for republication.
A broad collection of late 18th century items notes political upheaval in Brogels with officials fleeing, Archbishop Stephien’s residence, and Lord Paimars in Bath. It reports trials in Dublin’s King’s Bench, a Gibraltar dysentery death, Longford election results, lottery office penalties, and military moves between France, Austria, and England with speculation on Dumouriez and Custine.
The Lions Office seizes a strong public lead with growing emoluments. No insurance policy issued for less than seven guineas, privileging higher ranks while excluding lower orders. Card-makers defeated by their own products with scores 31 47 and 45. estimates claim payouts around 4000 guineas were made smoothly despite the complex figures.
A fragmentary report from the Dublin Journal describes a night of roughs and theatre. It mentions a robbery by four men with a gun, a price increase at a market, and a night of performances by a traveling troupe praised for charm and variety. It notes a speaker or performer named Tippoo and Cornwallix.
A mixed stream of notices from Glasgow and Ireland records deaths and marriages, including Elizabeth Chipman at Anderstap and Lieut. John M Aird near Bangalore. Also noted are political resolutions in Ireland about Protestant Ascendancy, a near-fatal shooting at Dundalk, social notices from Drumcar Cork marriages and terminations, robberies, monk Hogan renouncing Rome, and local pleas for a public hospital and fishery trade news.
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