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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 09, 1818
Page
4
The report describes the arrival of foreign dignitaries including officers and nobles, royal ceremonies planned for Friday, and discussions of naval power and alliances. It notes movements in Algiers and the Mediterranean, diplomacy with Britain, and notes on parliamentary calls, with various court and government figures named.
The New York press notes a surge of arrivals at principal ports within six days, listing passengers and ships from Cork and Limerick including Callaghon and Callaghens party, with families and 32 others aboard the Neate, Gale, and Lucy ships. The report reflects early 19th century transatlantic movement and logistical details of arrivals and provisioning.
Reported official despatches from Buenos Aires translate to Chilean Battle successes and a Santaigo authority detailing the defeat of an enemy detachment in Maypa. It notes a massacre of leaders, valorous actions by Capitan Cagaravilix and Don Urratia, and prisoner exchanges negotiated with Peru under Viceroy authority amid ongoing war considerations.
The garbled text hints at a historical military setting with references to commanders, ships, and fortifications. Names and places are obscured by errors, but tone suggests a battle briefing or reportage involving Bosniak troops and Balkan operations.
A Paris memo reports Bonaparte in improving health on Saint Helena where he walks and exercises. London sent arms and furniture as ships arrive monthly. garrison discipline and pay remain high. Lucien Bonaparte in Rome regroups finances and influences the Pope, while Louis Bonaparte reportedly holds Napoleonic manuscripts and secret correspondence.
The article notes James Blacker elected junior Master of the Guild of Merchants with Crowe and Stephens as Wardens, and a Mayoral election looming for Mon day next. A later report details a night robbery near Brennan’s estate where seven armed men seized valuables from Mr. Yeuna and others. shots were fired and injuries reported.
October 5 Windsor Castle witnessed a formal state event as the Queen and King appeared in royal settings. reports note the king’s calm mood and steady health despite a lingering disorder and a stable constitutional ceremony conducted at Windsor Palace.
Police intelligence reports multiple suspects in forged banknotes at Finglass and nearby streets. Magistrates order terms, arrest details, and transfers to Newgate, with the Madden case involving a copper-plate press and a Belfast Bank plate. Additional notes cover forged Bank of Ireland notes, Eliza Ruch’s case at Marlborough Street, and arrests in Mountjoy Court for presenting bad money.
War Office lists promotions and exchanges across regiments including the 6th Regiment of Dragoons and Foot regiments. Officers move to new ranks by purchase or exchange, with retirements and half pay adjustments noted, alongside postings to adjutant roles and staff positions.
The record notes foreign wheat shipments restricted between the Hedera and the Ridasoa, with market prices for various grains. Wheat ranges include 345 and 10 44s per quantity, oats and barley show fluctuating figures, and prime export prices for flour and peas are listed amid limited supplies and rising costs.
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