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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 14, 1809
Page
4
Foreign dispatches describe raids that interrupted mail convoys and ammunition trains to the French. Reports note French forces retreating to Zaragoza and preparations for reinforcements to Spain, with Buonaparte expected toward St. Cloud and Spain.
A Stockholm letter dated Sept 26 claims Sweden will close Baltic ports to England on Nov 12, delaying trade and straining Baltic intercourse. Transports with sick men arrived at Harwich from Flushing, many dying on passage. Reports from Heligoland claim Napoleon afflicted with fever at Schonbrunn and possibly deranged, though belief remains uncertain. Austria renews hostilities. Paris notes a peace treaty rumors with Austria, and Paris Bayonne line indicates ongoing intelligence exchanges and possible renewed hostilities in the Spa area.
London reports indicate A Messenger was sent to Marquis Wellesley inviting him to take the foreign department. If he declines or delays, Earl Bathurst would assume the Foreign Department while Harrowby handles the Board of Control and Treasury duties. The Hamburg correspondence discusses Altenburg talks, Buonaparte’s aims, and Austrian views, with fear of renewed hostilities and Iceland occupation amid growing food shortages.
Rumors of renewed fighting between Austria and France circulate from Hamburgh and Dutch papers. Reports mention an Austrian victory claim and Russia joining against France, though credibility is questioned. Paris letters say Napoleon seeks repeal of Berlin and Milan Decrees and a vessel will carry the news to America. Lord Castlereagh arrives in town and dines at Stanmore.
Reports from Lisbon and Cadiz describe British and French activity with reinforcements moving to Badajos and Elvas. The Venerable, homeward from the Downs, struck near the Dover Straits in a gale, settled by dawn, but the crew saved the women passengers including Captain Codrington's wife and Miss Streach.
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