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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Sep 18, 1820
Page
4
A Bayonne report traces a wide wave of reform across Portugal Spain Naples and France. Lisbon sees a largely bloodless uprising with a constitutional proclamation and English forces retreating. Madrid and Cadiz note similar shifts while Austria Prussia and France face evolving pressures toward liberal governance.
A historical note quotes General Morillo claiming he acted only as a military instrument under the former Spanish government and proposing an armistice to end war. The Congress replies, affirming openness to proposals that acknowledge Columbia’s sovereignty and independence. The piece discusses the advisability of independence for all South American colonies and questions Spain’s ability to extend a constitution.
Fragmentary text references a supposed warrant and envoys to Angostura, with mentions of General Morita and an armistice for one month readied near St Sophia’s and Angostura. It hints at commissioners traveling by land to influence public opinion before a King’s emigration event and an American vessel departure.
From Oporto Diario Nacional we learn that a decree by the Provisional Government allows both commissioned and noncommissioned officers in Portuguese service to be advanced in rank. At Oporto on August 1st a discount on paper money stood at 24 percent. The Junta of the Supreme Provisional Government assured the British consul that British subjects and property would be respected.
Fragmented reports claim serious events in Leeds and Lisbon with mass killings in Portugal and calls for Parliament dissolution. Messages mention Duke of Wellington abroad, Naples army activity, and political unease affecting funds. Confused letters hint at European instability and domestic tensions.
The article warns that despite an abundant harvest Ireland faces ruin as falling prices, low market demand, and oversupply depress rents. It explains how a superabundant crop lowers seed and rent value, making cultivation uneconomical and risking widespread defaults across farmers, merchants, and industry.
A garbled OCR fragment describes English funds and consuls at WET St Peters. It mentions prices in shillings, various vendors, and a mid afternoon sale with goods like diapers and fabrics. Names of places and persons are unreadable, but references to sales, prices and items imply a market rundown and consignor notices.
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