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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Sep 10, 1824
Page
1
Fragmentary notice from Lisburn listing a vacancy for a young man. Reference to Rev TW Singer in Capel Street and a location at the Qube, Dunlasin, with a date near September. Likely a classified employment ad from a Dublin area paper.
Friday edition notes London journals with Bolivar’s campaigns in Peru, claims Lima and Callao retaken by patriots, and reports from Guayaquil via New York. Mentions Captain Bosmere’s Ardent mission, royalist remnants fading, and Canning’s London audience as diplomats discuss the crisis. Market brief notes Mexican bonds, Colombian scrip, and bond prices.
Reports outline punitive decrees against Spaniards aiding rebels and foreigners, including summary court trials. Jamaica papers note executions from a late revolt, pirate seizures near Canary islands and Porto, and colonial warnings on yellow fever as ships move through Gibraltar and Algiers events.
A garbled dispatch cites Baltimore correspondence on Peru with claims of Bolivar gaining and Lina recaptured, plus rumors of Spanish troops opposing monarchy and Haiti forming a treaty with Colombia. It mentions Bolivar letters to the Intendant in Panama and a Callao port surrender, alongside a Russian senate decree easing calico imports for a year under strict conditions and duties.
The letter from Rio de Janeiro dated the 2nd describes heightened alarm over Lisbon armament, government mobilization for defense, requisition of slaves for fortifications, and a tense climate as Portuguese residents convert property to money to flee. The Brazilian assembly met on June 21 with Emperor absent, sparking distrust. many troops proceeded to Prava Grande, with lavish entertainments noted, while fears grow regarding the republic’s ascent and future colonial affairs.
A notice states that Geo. Alex Tauilian Kay of Hooenuran, son of the late Rev. George Hi Iron, intends to stand as a candidate for the Dublin county representation in Parliament at the General Election. The declaration presents the candidate’s claimed credentials and aims to seek support from voters.
An 1824 letter from the wrecked ship on the voyage from Calcutta recounts a catastrophic fire at sea near Indonesia. The vessel burned within minutes, with loss of all property including Sir Stamford Raffles permissions, and the crew escaped by boat to reach Bencoolen. The author details destruction valued at least 30,000 pounds and appalling hardship after the disaster, requesting transfer back to Bengal and noting possible parliamentary scrutiny of transportation practices.
Part of the 41st Foot arrived in Cork from Clonmie and the 26th Foot came from Kirneale to stay until the remainder of the 48th arrives. The 1st division of the 8th Regiment embarked at Corfu on July 12 for Portsmouth. Detachments of the Rifle Brigade moved to Rathkeale with Major Logan commanding, others reached Limnerick and Dublin. Observers note exemplary conduct of officers and men, reflecting credit on the corps and regiment.
A public notice discusses a pamphlet questioning whether the Church of England is justified in its stance toward Rome. The letter raises critical questions about papal infallibility, apostolic authority, prayer to saints, and the claims of the Roman church amid Protestant debates.
The piece recounts a press dispute over libel against Queen Caroline, detailing royal authorities seizing a newspaper’s office and presses after a 13, even 1001, pound fine. It notes prior imprisonments of printers and publishers, the Crown’s involvement, and calls for redress from a British jury.
A ill lady arriving by Margate coach in Rochester was too unwell to finish travel. A chaise was hired to rush her and her newborn to Chatham where she safely delivered a hogshead girl. Both mother and infant are reported well. Mr Pargalar is at Bonthill enjoying his estate and dignity.
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