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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 04, 1820
Page
4
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Reports from London and Bahia discuss possible evolution in Portugal extending to Brazil with guarded language. Naples and Palermo dispatch updates on a bloodless battle impact, with Sicilian unrest and British concerns about protection of subjects and property.
In a despatch from the Spanish Main, Royalists are described as weakened by protracted fighting and scarce European support. Republicans gain terrain as towns evacuate to fortified cities while locals tire of war and seek closure under a new arrangement or reunion with Spain.
From Vienna comes word that German preparations for war continue with unabated activity. The report notes a high level of mobilization and logistics under way as tensions rise in the region. MG Lake of Wellington was expected to arrive to advise on strategies and coordinate Allied efforts.
Reports from Vienna Berlin and Ghent discuss suppression of movements in Prussia Hungary and Austria. Emperors polities Poland Russia and the diet of the empire loom over Germany Spain Naples and Madrid with cautions on press freedom and rising tensions. Trade protests and price distortions in German and Baltic goods feature alongside Naples constitutional consolidation and Seville patriot movements.
A Portuguese report presents a valedictory address to Oporto thanking citizens for support during late events and an appeal to the nation about Lisbon Regency plans to convene the Cortes. It notes Constitutionalists reject the measure and demand return of ancient laws and charters with secured future destinies.
The piece critiques General D'Avereux's leadership and the Irish Legion, accusing him of vanity and misused funds, criticizing his focus on titles over provision and discipline, and predicting failure of the expedition. It notes Brion's rebuke of the Irish and warns of consequences if banditti invade the land.
The Galway Advertiser reports that Galway clergy do not prevent fishermen from fishing on holy days though fears exist that fish will be scarce and prices rise. It notes guard boats in the bay to restrict others, urges government to enforce law, and comments on Saints' Day market fluctuations and Dublin trade impacts.
London reports large sales of Swek funds by speculators aimed at a fall, yet prices rise modestly signaling potential improvement. Public confidence remains weak and traders shifted most transactions to November. A new political development abroad or domestically is noted, with continued contemplation of an October to November market impact. Navy Five per cent and Consols are cited among other bonds with minor movements.
Extract from a Sept 29 letter notes an Algerine equation at sea and possible renewed war aims against Spain. Dublin corn market margins show wheat and flour prices edging higher amid steady barley and barley flour, with slight moves in sugar, waxes. Whiskey prices in Dublin cited, along with general dullness in commodities and trade chatter.
An analysis of the Portuguese uprising and the wider European stakes. The piece predicts a peaceful shift, fears Holy Alliance power, and cites Spain Italy and Naples as potential flashpoints. It condemns Austrian and Russian aims, warns of treachery, and argues for liberty driven by revolutionary parties.
The narrative details Bergami earning the Knight of Jerusalem through prayer at the Holy Sepulchre and the Princess founding the Order of St. Curstine of Jerusalem with Bergami among its first knights. It also notes unrest around Queen Caroline and political maneuvering involving Sir G Noel and a Rutlandshire district election. A wide array of financial and currency concerns follow, including Treland measures and bank-note fluctuations, with weather notes and market chatter interwoven.
Reports from Dover and Boulogne detail courtiers and diplomats arriving for the Queen’s defense strategy. Mentions Countess of Oldi, Lord Effenborough, and a wave of distinguished passengers en route, with consultations held in London and notes of weekly briefings from Italy and foreign posts.
The annual wool auction at the Farming House Dublin lists Merino and South Down lots with buyers including Lord Litmore Lord Mount Cashel and Edward Kearney. Merino prices range from 3s to 1s 8d per lb, South Down from 2s 6d to 2s 0d. Jer. Waughton and Nowlan Shaw sold about 9,100 fleeces. Nowlan and Shaw bought 2,514. Major purchasers included Willing and Sons Burke and Co Walter Burke.
Fire on Sunday night gutted the stables of Mr John Mullen at Blanchardstown County Dublin though the house itself was saved by Castleknock police patrol. A servant boy with a candle started the blaze amid straw. Also reported were robberies near Black Bull Dunshaughlin road and a Sudden Death of Dick in Babybuban. Weather and political notes follow with shipping and regional notices.
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