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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 14, 1809
Page
2
A detailed outline of the duel related events and ministerial intrigues surrounding Canning Castlereagh and Wellesley. The notes describe assurances of removal, cabinet knowledge, concealment of plans, and delayed appointments affecting the Scheldt expedition and Spain embassy.
An editorial criticizes Majesty's Councils for failing in good faith and harming national character and interests in a strongly worded plea for reform. The piece frames the councils as inconsistent with public and private trust and urges accountability.
Report describes widespread disruption at Covent Garden during a performance of John Bull with opposition to half price admissions. The piece notes reduced dissent, tumult in the pit, physical fighting, stripped fighters, rattle clashes, and placards torn, ending with injuries to a young man from the Strand.
The injured youth was carried home in a coach to his father’s house where Dr. Stanton of the Strand attended him. His wounds are very serious and he suffered great agony last night. Another person was wounded by spikes in the back.
An excerpt from Capt. Frazer Smith describes a four hour fight with a privateer and later a second large privateer attack off Peru. The Neptune sustained heavy damage to sails and rigging, four seamen were killed, and many wounded as the crew fought on for days. The ship finally struck after a brutal three hour exchange, leaving the vessel wrecked and the crew exhausted.
Marriage records report a wedding in Wells Somerset between the Bishop of Wells and Jane widow of William Trocke Esq. of Abbey Street. Obituaries note deaths at Rathmines Co Coombe and Knockmore Antrim including Mr Ambrosemins Mr Arthur Martin and Miss Ann Fulton aged listed. also John Cranston of Beligst Eig.chin carpenter.
Fragmentary OCR shows price references and percentages with scattered terms like per cent and reduced, plus mentions of accounts and tonnage. The garbled text lists October dates and items such as coal or consignments, suggesting a market price summary or shipping notes. The fragment lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Small fragment shows a printed notice with a vendor or printer credit to WM Hodgins at Parliament Street. It references a Prop hia free item but offers no clear event or date. The legibility limits full details.
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