The King of Spain Returns in Port St Mary News
Paris journals describe Ferdinand VII landing at Port St Mary amid French troops, with royal reception by the Duke of Angoulême and royal family. News from Cadiz, Madrid, and Cadiz to Port St Mary notes restoration of the throne, trimmed guards, and official appointments as Spain returns to sovereign rule after captivity. Observers discuss constitutional prospects in Lisbon and London.
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Spain
Port St. Mary
Valdez
Cadiz
Duke of
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Angou- Jeme
Don Carter
Francisca Pantin
Ferdinand
Gibraltar
Madrid
Mary
Kalderbiers
Count Palafox
Royal
Cinard
Count de Berrida
Ylorse
Duke de l'Infantado
Royal Guard
von Victor Saez
Council of Ministers
General Campana
Armitenr
Molitor
France
Bardesoult
Guilleminot
Bourk
Bourmont
Damas
House of Rothschild
David Parish
Anance
War in the Peninsula and Cadiz fallouts noted
WA DUB JOURNTAN reports that corruption among Spanish chiefs aided the end of the Peninsula war more than French power. Mina’s defenses of Catalonia are praised while Fernmann’s capture by invaders leads to a general amnesty proclamation. Details from the Morning Chronicle via Lord No aren t suggest future French policies and Cadiz occupation plans, with speculation on South American aims.
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France
Mina
Catalonia
Fernmann
Cadiz
Morning Chronicle
Noarent
Framano
Cadis
Gibraltar
Arthor
South America
Portugal in Lisbon Amid Unrest and Suppressed Dissent
A Paris letter from Lisbon reports widespread fear of government agents, police raids, and paper destruction. Officials clash, prisons overflow, and 8000+ are banished or imprisoned. Rumors of a September constitutional move loom, Madeira expeditions planned, and Brazil alignment noted amid loan anxieties.
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Paris
Lisbon
Portugal
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Quen
Micitarc
Bairros
Penkiita Pe Carvos
Cen
Manetita
Bahia
Vth
Madeira
Rahin
Para
Brazil
Insurrection in Demerara Reports Moderation in Slavery Uprising
The narrative notes unusually restrained behavior in the Demerara slave uprising with few, if any, Jifu captures and hopes this leniency informs justice. It references parliamentary discussion on emancipation and public meetings petitioning for end of servitude, amid the upheaval.
Proclamations and Executions in Demerara Rebellion
From the Royal Gazette August reports a martial law proclamation in Demerara and Essequibo, forbidding leaving George Town without leave, enrolling militia, and detaining slaves. Other proclamations promise pardon to slaves who surrender. a court martial resumes, with several ringleaders executed and more prisoners arriving from the East Coast. Royal Gazette coverage notes rebel plans were extensive and a preventive discovery averted a Saint Domingo scale uprising.
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Demerara
Loring
Hovernor
Canmander
Essequito
Clementy i
Hayat
Saint Domingo
Evan
Planitation
Good Hope
Dalais
Plaisance
Daniel
Philip
Foulis
George
England
Simpson
Murray
Plo
Simpsor
Ma- Pate
Marry
Leahy
Indiana
Weis Dhe Gutab Tie Dish
Thesr
Ropers
Hopkinson
van Barle
Lachlan Cumming
France
Newburn
George-towm
Evemage
Revolt of the slaves on the east coast of Demerara
A long, uneasy account from Demerara describes a planned slave insurrection on the east coast, its leaders and estates, the governor's response, and subsequent executions and martial law. Reports note patrols, militia, and rapid pursuit of conspirators, with later updates declaring the revolt quelled and security improved across the colony.
Ashantees Advance on Cape Coast Amidst Attacks and Slavery Trade
Sierra Leone dated Sept 1 reports Ashantees nearing Cape Coast with intent to raid the colony. Sir Charles MacCarthy heads operations from Sierra Leone, Captain Gaing commands seven thousand troops, Commodore Sir Robert Myrds blocks Cape Coast with Owen Glendower and Driver ships. News notes two Spanish schooners captured in the River Ronny and renewed slave trade activity off Cape Palmas amid several local deaths and appointments.
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Sierra Leone
Cape Coast
Charle MacCarthy
Gaing
Royal Afiicna Corps
Comodore
Robert Myrds
Owen Glendiver
Driver
Owen Glendower
Ronny
Garee
Branes
Hiver Setoy
Slasea
Jine
Spain
Galings
Coit
Cape Palms
J. O'Neill Walk
1.O' Mogra
Kisgrs
Conien
Adj
Mayler
Decree of the King of Spain threatens British interests
The London Mail reports a Spanish royal decree dated 8 Mary annulling the constitutional government from 7 March 1820 to 21 October 1823. It revives the Inquisition, restores church power, unsettles British treaties and loans, and endangers opportunities in South America. French and Spanish actions may fragment Europe and affect British markets. The piece warns of widespread upheaval and ententes over colonies and slavery.
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Spain
South America
Portugal
France
Kiya
United States
Columbia
Republican Union
England
Cadiz era constitutional crisis and royal reaction in 1820
A royal manifesto denounces the Cadiz 1820 move toward a democratic constitution. It condemns treason and violence used to overthrow established law, calls for restoration of traditional laws and religion, and praises loyal subjects who defend monarchy against revolutionary reforms. Europe watches the conflict.
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Chun
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Rladstone
M‘jurk
Col. Leahy
Croal
Esxequibo
Mheans
Britain
Mahaica Creek
Zoant
Mahaia Creek
Government House
Smith
le Rensouvenir
Gazette Anenounces
Wallyards
M‘turk
Berbice
Rina
London Mail
Merce
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