12 Oct 1809
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 12, 1809
Page
1
A Jubilee committee proposes wearing blue cloth double breasted coats with yellow buttons and a black velvet cape for the jubilee ceremony. William Ferrall swears he will not sell Irish manufactured goods for this purpose in Ireland.
William Ferrall informs friends and the public he has purchased from leading manufacturers blue superfine cloths from wool of Air Salsa Growthong and will sell on favorable terms. Emblemari Buttons may be had as above.
Mr Faulkner's support for a turnpike blockade of Dublin is argued as boosting revenue and road care. The piece contrasts Southern and Northern routes, noting burdens on cartmen and higher prices for provisions, and criticizes gatekeepers and nuisance in Crumlin and surrounding roads.
A letter from VAGATOR reports on the quality of roads in Wicklow and nearby counties. The Dargle and Donnybrook roads are in good order, while Rathfarrham and Blackrock roads show varying maintenance. The Wexford–Dublin route is praised for recent improvements enabling mail-coach service.
The Dublin Journal reports ongoing European conflict concerns with renewed hostilities in Germany and broad troop movements. It notes Buonaparte era loyalties in captivity and mentions a Portuguese independence context, the King’s anniversary celebrations, and civic preparations including Rotunda dinners, cathedral processions, and illuminations in London. It also narrates a daring sea story of a 70-year-old mariner who repelled a French prize crew aboard the Adventure, saving the ship for underwriters before returning home.
The great Ballinasloe fair was well attended with high sheep prices and a sharp fall in black cattle values. Few good horses appeared and sold for high prices, while total sheep sales reached 76,000, down 4,000 from last year.
Reports from Vienna and Hamburg indicate prolongation of the armistice for twenty days and three weeks, with continued Austrian military build up in Hungary and Bohemia. Prussian moves around Hamburg and Saxony accompany tense exchanges as French forces regroup along the Danube.
From Buenos Ayres the Junta outlines a return to the old Spanish colonial system limiting direct intercours with American territories. The document warns that merchandised trade will fall under Supremo government duties regardless of who holds power. Aug 5 Buenos Ayres notes the Junta’s dawn and critiques mercantile corruption under the current regimes.
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