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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 29, 1824
Page
1
News notes that His Excellency the Torch Lieutenant is confined to his apartment at the Vice Regal Lodge due to a severe cold. The report provides no further details about his condition or duration of confinement.
A Boston paper reports that North Carolina 74 and the frigate Constitution, along with several small vessels, will form a naval squadron under Commodore Rogers. Destination not confirmed, but considered a squadron of observation ready to act if needed, to support President Adams views on foreign powers and independent governments in Mexico and the southern continent.
The Funds London market shows a morning rise from 952 to 964 amid limited business in Foreign Market. Widespread doubts around the Newgate removal have ended as this morning witnesses including Plank, chief officer, receive subpoenas to attend Old Bailey next Saturday for a trial in session.
The 17th Regiments of Light Dragoon Guards under Major General Lod Edward Bomereet conducted a half yearly inspection at Canterbury on Wednesday. The Prince of Wales's Regiment of Lancers was inspected by Lord Edward Somerset. Detachments of the 46th and other regiments embarked for New South Wales aboard ships Rain Convict and Lady Bast, with a few days’ sail ahead. Dispatches from Havana note quiet conditions and pension debates in Congress, while Mexican dates remain unspecified. The Spanish frigate Ceres crew exchanges occurred at Puerto Cabello.
Fragmentary text reports various military appointments including Major John Macdonnell of the M litirs Besardet fat of Fort 8. George and Captain Wo Wikowh linked to a British mission. The remaining lines are garbled and unreadable, leaving unclear final details.
A wartime outlook cites Greek gains this year and argues allied powers, especially France and Russia, favor the Greeks. It contends Britain bears no true plan to hinder Greek success, and that persistent foreign sympathy boosts Greek morale while threatening Turkish aims. The piece foresees a decisive finish if continued sentiment holds.
Despatches indicate continued embargo with armed launches sent to pirate actions offshore. The Miw Fork Gazette notes the timber ship Columbug freed in fog and moving on. A Georgia arrival from Savannah hints at lifting the embargo to conceal a fitted expedition embarking from that port.
A damaged report describes a timber laden vessel moving down the St Lawrence river under tow by a steamship. London sources say the vessel rejected aid, relied on own resources, and later ran aground near Cairo with uncertain injuries.
A large meeting of Irish Catholics, held at Snth Dich Chapel, protested a proposed secular education scheme. Speakers attacked government plans, urged Catholic schooling under church supervision, and called for a parliamentary petition. The gathering also expressed condolences to James Hackett and approved thanks to Dr. Colling for chapel use.
The Cork Southern Reporter reports a planned Friday meeting on church regulation and scripture reading with orderly rules, speaker list, and decorum. It notes potential opposition from Catholic clergy and questions the venue for such discussions while emphasizing fair procedure and open inquiry.
The commission of over and tar minit begins Monday before the Lord Mayor and Mr Justice Berton. Prisoners to be tried include John Smith for burghery and robbery, Patrick Nugent for highway robbery, Mary Wallace for possession of stolen goods, T Aungier for conspiracy to commit murder, Reynolds and Scully for burglary, Joseph Flood for felony of a mare, and several others charged with theft, assault, and related offenses in the city calendar report.
A London court heard a defamation style case involving the manager Adolphus Elliston of Drury Lane and actor William Williams, with public quarrel links to Covent Garden and the Elephant. The jury assessed damages after an apology offer and costs were discussed, amid a theatre society crowd interest.
Reports from County Clare detail Tuesday’s sessions at Six Mile Bridge where several individuals were tried, with outcomes of acquittals noted. The article covers tax and revenue matters, port governance in Belfast, flaring distillery activity, and a disturbing murder case near Limerick with inquest notes and police inquiries.
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