28 Nov 1817
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 28, 1817
Page
1
The program lists an astronomy lecture by Cloud from the Theatre loyalty Hay-market with grand orrery display and celestial scenery including a celestial band accompaniment. Tickets and boxes available at the box office from eleven to three with prices listed for pit gallery and boxes.
London reports Paris journals citing a Prague camp near August with Russia Austria and other princes heading to a congress in western Germany. Jerome Bonaparte visits Vienna with Murat family as Frasehdorf travel planned. An earthquake near Vostissa Turkey devastates a harbor area and nearby villages while sea recedes and returns. Boherly notes peace consolidating in Germany with army reductions and militia rules.
A garbled report outlines rumours from Germany and the Americas about deaths of generals Morillo and Mina, with conflicting accounts of natural causes or assassination. It mentions a siege near Vera Crag, imaginary Pensacola expedition, Malta letters, Quebec typhus concerns, and looming Parliament dissolution in March with tax and budget actions.
A Brussels dated letter outlines a political rift between the K and P factions, with the P resigning military posts after a ministerial dispute and the king’s gesture of bourgeois dress. It notes royal figures, public receptions, and military sentiment, plus a separate account of Captain M Glashan defending the brig Margaret from a pirate near St Thomas's. The report highlights royal intrigue, public spectacle, and maritime courage with named persons and places.
A damaged report recounts a naval engagement with a rebel cutter and a volley of close range fire from two 9 pounders and grape, then shifts to a cabinet council in London with Lords Castlereagh and Liverpool. It notes news of Princess Charlotte's death reaching Hamburg, ponderings on Prince Leopold and mourning in English circles, plus a Parisian relic of King James's heart being restored to Scots College.
The Dublin Journal cites London Paris and foreign papers with the Paris Chamber of Deputies address. It notes French demand for an equitable limit to sacrifices and liberation, contrasts with German oppression and calls for reparation rather than continued occupation.
The piece argues that taxation shifts wealth away from the monied classes to land and domestic industry, condemns income tax on funded property as a fairer system, and contrasts Ireland and England in tax burdens. It notes unrest over absentee proprietorship, emigration to low-tax lands, and the broader economic impact on public debt, commerce, and social costs.
The passage argues that France bears lighter war costs than the United Kingdom, with lower taxes and subsistence expenses. It notes fertile land, milder poverty, and a rising class of prosperous proprietors since estates were divided. It questions whether Allied powers will honor 1815 treaty contributions or evacuate occupied forces.
The Queen left Windsor for five weeks as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit Brighton. Royal attendance notes Prince Regent, Hertford visit, and Princess Charlotte’s obituaries and related court actions. Lords dine at Stephen's Green, and several nobility plan events. Updates include the Earl Talbot patronage, Burdett dinner, nurse Griffitans controversy, and Paris arrivals and departures of notable figures.
The Fever continues to spread as patients travel from distant areas to the Fever Booth, prompting mayoral action. Special Constables and town officers will seize anyone ferrying fever patients without committee authorization, in hopes of catching callous carriers and protecting public health. The Fever Hospital reports 1775 patients and notes two new convalescent wards funded at 100 guineas, with ground enclosed to prevent contact with others.
A fragmentary report of Crow-street Theatre last night with Aue and Fife and The Luar in a four month interval. Names such as Talbot, Cuarles, Youn, and Ward are linked to roles. performances by Chellenhar Theatre cast include Hoofer and Cue nedear. Remarks on Minuet de la Gov e, audience reactions, and improved theatre conditions. mentions revival of trade and a Sandy village event on November 20. scattered references to local figures and venues.
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