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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Sep 28, 1816
Page
2
A fragmented verse and prose page notes a lone maiden fatefully near the sea, a stormy serenade, and a tragic fall. plus a practical proposal on rendering rape oil to rival spermaceti for lamps, and assorted maritime news, prices, and imperial letters.
Lieutenant Ariens reports from Algiers on Exmouth's August assault, detailing the bombardment, fleet maneuvering, and Dutch crews under Captain van Capellen. The narrative covers Royal Navy and Dutch ships, fort defenses, and the subsequent surrender terms, with casualty notes and dispatches confirming the victory and release of captives.
The report notes the privateer’s seizure of the Spanish brig Carlotta after a pursuit from Cape St Vincent. The crew of about thirty men abandoned ship and landed at Madeira. Other vessels suffer wrecks or damage in Atlantic crossings, with several ships reporting fires, leaks, or sinks near Ireland and England.
Fragments describe multiple ships including Julians and Peter Marshall with damage or progress in European ports. Mentions of the Mary, Bell and other vessels arrive or depart from Milford, Smyrefa, and Tondun, with references to river and harbor activities and transfers to France and Malta.
The War Office informs Army Medical Board that estates for deceased soldiers' funerals are not charged to units, urges officers to notify corps within days, and directs circulation to command officers. The article also details the Duke of Wellington’s arrival at Cambray, troop reviews, encampment near Cambrai, and his praise for General Du Breton.
Fragmentary notice lists ships and routes including Liverpool to Holyhead and Dublin bar high water, with mentions of mail packets and passage boats. The text names several vessels and travel connections such as Liverpool Packet and Holyhead Eighteen Cal.
Fragmentary item lists advertisement rates and subscription options with scattered names and addresses. It mentions Parliament Street printing offices and various term lengths in old currency, indicating a publication office in Dublin and associated fees.
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