29 Sep 1807
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Sep 29, 1807
Page
1
The article reports unsettled war rumors across Europe. It mentions the Turkish Empire, the French leader Buonaparte, Russian advances toward Constantinople, and Venice’s expected visit. Denmark faces criticism over seizures, with speculation about Spain and Etruria aligned with Buonaparte’s faction.
The paper notes the delayed mail and the arrival of Friday's Lona Papers. It highlights His Majesty's Declaration explaining motives for directing the bypedsion against Copenhagen as the most important article within their contents.
On Michaelmas Day the Lord Mayor and council will attend service at Chin Church. Alderman Hugh Trevor to be sworn in at Dublin Castle in the Lord Lieutenant’s presence. The new Lord Mayor to dine at Mansion House with the Lord Lieutenant and Dublin nobility afterward.
A contemporaneous account details the sloop Diana and briges Hero and Adventurer meeting a Spanish privateer off Blackfool near Limerick, capturing the Diana and leaving a small crew. A gale forced the prize master to seek safety, while notices announce October volunteering for the Linth militia and general defense calls in multiple counties.
A Lisbon to London mail notes the Portuguese government rejecting four million Louis d or currency to Buonaparte and preparing to evacuate the royal family to Brazil. Madrid reports on further Egyptian setbacks and an Algeria trade accord with Britain. Copenhagen unrest is mentioned with merchant deaths and a bombardment aftermath. Parliament may meet November 29 for business.
King George III explains Britain’s hostile actions in response to French and Danish maneuvers aimed at excluding Britain from continental trade. Denmark faces ultimatum for temporary peace pledge as Britain warns of further measures to safeguard its empire amid ongoing conflict. Declared from Westminster, September 1807.
A dated dispatch notes Britain’s Copenhagen expedition results and predicts shifts in Baltic power. It claims Russia’s stance softens against Sweden, Napoleon’s maritime plans wane, and a peace or renewed war may follow. It warns of deception around Turkey altering alliances and pressures Britain and Russia.
The seventh night of performances at Manntown Park featured Macbeth, Adidis, The Nobleman, and other pieces with notable support from Pelton, M’Churock, Cory, Butter, Campa, Kalkenny, and McClinnock. Attended by Marquis of Abercorn and peers, the small theatre offered three thousand voices and lavish gowns, deemed one of the most gratifying private festivals yet staged.
The article surveys Portugal’s precarious position under French pressure. It argues Buonaparte may justify invading Portugal by seizing its monarchy, noting Britain’s naval power and Brazil’s wealth. It cites historical neutrality and warns readers of strategic maneuvers in Europe and potential consequences for Portugal’s independence.
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