Dublin Grand Jury Opposes Turnpike Tax Plan 1809
Michaelmas term grand jury of the King's Bench, Dublin, denounces a move to surround the city with turnpikes. They warn it would burden travelers, raise prices, and mock the barony tax system. They applaud local proposals to fund road improvements by a small dwelling tax and urge a petition to Parliament if the plan continues. Frederick Darley, foreman, signs the resolutions.
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King’s’ Bench
Wexford
Wicklow
Dublin
Frederick Darley
Dublin Footway Scraping Notice for Spring
Inhabitants of Dublin must scrape sweep and wash the footway approach to each house each morning before ten o clock until May first next. Penalties prescribed by law will be enforced. Signed by order J Rosborough Sec.
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Dublin
J. Rosborough
Prick.af Market Update for Cant Consols and AvCOUG
A terse market note lists Cant Cant Consols at 703 per cent and mentions reduced Bor Dino for AvCOUG. It notes ordinary arrangements and timing details with limited context. No further actions or dates are provided.
Spain and British naval movements cited in Dublin Journal
The Dublin Journal notes Spanish papers up to the lst instant, confirming General Blake’s forces in place and awaiting a battle to relieve Gerona. It reports an English fleet of over 20 ships off Barcelona on the 20th last month and Lord Collingwood sailing in pursuit of the Toulon fleet. Changes in the Spanish Government were anticipated but not known by Cadiz on the 21st ult. An English squadron of over 20 sail was seen near Barcelona on the 14th of last month, likely bound for Toulon’s blockade.
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Blake
Gerona
Barcelona
Lord Collingwood
Toulon
Cadiz
Barcelon
Marquis Whitmey Accepted as Secretary of State
Letters announce Marquis Whitmey's acceptance of the Office of Secretary of State for the Foreign Department. His Lordship plans to sail from Cadiz on the Sth inst in the Donegal, with arrival in England expected hourly. Widespread support from many parties and praise from Lord Linmouth and Lord Grenville accompany the appointment.
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Marquis Whitmey
Foreign Department
Hiss
Cadiz
Donegal
England
Marquis Wexesey
Lord Linmouth
Lord Grenville
Possible French fleet action near the Straits and sail of the line
A Plymouth letter reports the Topaze frigate sighting the French fleet in the Straits with 16 line ships and 16 frigates. The Courier notes a battle day around Trafalgar anniversary and the Jubilee. Parliament was summoned to meet January 23, prorogued from December.
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Admiralty
Mediterranean
Barcelona
Buos Napante
Plymouth
Seville
Straits
Lord Collingwood
Great Britain
Trafalgar
Col Warde v Wright motion for new trial refused
In Col Warde v Wright before the Court of King's Bench on Thursday the motion for a new trial was refused without examining the affidavits of Mrs Clarke and others on the defendant's side.
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Col. Warde
Fleet to sweep coasts as Walcheren embarkations begin
Friday last Sir R. Strachan sailed for Walcheren to oversee troop embarkation. Fifteen canal diggers and 10 000 troops with cavalry and wagons are ordered aboard for operations along the French coast to seize stragglers. A Portuguese slave trade ship is seized in the river, owner and master named as Portuguese subjects. court decision to follow after Christmas recess.
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Walcheren
Cys
Arrugal
Plymouth
Lord’ Collingwood
Portugal
Court of Admiralty
Sunj
Spanish Papers Describe Spanish War Turmoil and Movements
Reports from Oct 19 describe Spanish forces in Navarre and Galicia arming civilians, with 20 000 men ready, 2300 infantry and 250 horse. French troops retreat to Madrid as La Marche Eskrana data and Castile mobilize. News cites sieges, convoys near Salamanca, and English ships off Barcelona amid broader Catalan front actions.
Covent-Garden Theatre Triumph Amid Tumult Spirit
The Sun notes audiences largely restored calm at Covent-Garden after a tumult near the pit while Every Man in His Humour played. Don Juan followed as the after piece, with riotous action subsiding and public sentiment described as protective of public peace.
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Covent-Ganpen
John Bull
Sun
Nou
Desperate Tonight Attempt to Free Stokes at Carlisle Gaol
On Saturday night bitter attempt to break into Carlisle Gaol aimed at freeing Stokes, alleged gang leader and robber of Whitehaven Banks. Perforated wall near his cell nearly allowed escape before alarm from a passing chaise at 6:30. Stokes, sick and incapacitated, and Edwards face execution at Carlisle on the 28th.
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Carlisle
Stokes
Whitehaven
Blamire
Edwards
Wardle Indictment and Trial Notes at Old Bailey Hearing
The Attorney General contends Colonel Wardle sought a rule to quash the present indictment and reveal facts from notices and affidavits. He cites Wardle’s letter to the people of Great Britain and questions Wardle’s claimed lack of opportunity to communicate with counsel. The court hears arguments on whether the rule should be granted and the conduct of witnesses and defendants in the impending prosecution.
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Wardle
Exnewy
Genenan
Colonel Wardle
Hicky
Sarrie
Arrouway-Guvenor
United Kingdom of Great Britain
United Ae
Unit
Ounsel
Sean Ceanech
Serjeant
Park
Col. Wardle
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