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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 09, 1813
Page
1
Paris papers publish a dated Dresden letter detailing the supposed alignment of Leipsic and Frankfurt and Cossack forces. Reports from Gibraltar, Minorca and Cadiz warn of plagues and alarms, while the Guild of St Laurens petitions and the Lord Mayor faces Protestant tension and a royalist stance.
Livenex Oct 6 Alderman Wilkinson sworn in as Mayor amid royal pageantry. Others sworn in include Recorder Henry D Esterre, Sheriffs Collis and Brewerén, Town Clerk Edward Parker. Crowds, bonfires, and cheers follow. Also notices of new mayors in Kilkenny Drogheda Clonmel Galway and Wexford. A murder charge leads to committal for trial.
Letter from Coleraine reports a large eye fragment and a vessel unearthed in Ballywellin bog near Port Rush. The ship was scorched to the waterline, iron absent, rudder intact, and coins found sold. theories cite a violent sea disturbance and a buried age.
A country paper describes butter discovered in a bog near Glastough in Monaghan at 20 feet depth on land belonging to Thomas Johnson of Armagh. The butter was preserved in white color and sweet taste, later pressed into candles for family use, and dated to about seven years ago with peat layers indicating 30 feet of moss over it.
The article rejects Yankee claims that the Junon frigate suffered 180 killed and wounded, stating only one seaman died and damage was minor. It notes Pompeii excavations uncover extensive wall sections, temple fronts, a theatre portico, a human skeleton with gold and silver medals, and finds among tombs including jewelry and two water-filled vases with ashes and lye taste.
The report notes Austrian and Russian armies shut in the Topv valley, with activity around Leipzig and Dresden. It mentions the Prince Royal of Sweden on the Elbe bank, Mirziz camp between Leipsic and Torgau, and movements of Bavarian troops. Health updates include Elis Majesty, the Duke of Bassano, and Count Ware.
The article notes unconfirmed tales of yellow fever fears in Malta and Barcelona while describing military movements near Tarragona and Tortosa. It mentions Mina’s arrival at Lesaca, Wellington’s meeting with him, and Allied plans in Europe amid scarce corroboration, ending with uncertain British proposals to Lord Wellington.
The readable text speculates on Lord Waltinglath and Wellington sharing views as Spain moves toward independence. The passage is fragmented with no clear event, date, or outcome to anchor a full news summary.
The letters discuss Spain's stance toward Buonaparte and Britain's policy in Europe. They warn against suspending hostilities and urge preserving Spanish honor while opposing French dominance. Mentions Wellington and deployments to Sicily and Iberian operations.
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