Thomas Paine remembered as a fierce advocate of liberty
A biography portrays Thomas Paine as a determined, clear minded writer whose Common Sense helped shape American independence and Rights of Man influenced England. It notes his unwavering principles, fearless stance under danger, and final years in America where he died, leaving a lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Paine
Sydney
Rossell
America
England
Robespierre
Liberty
Paris
Bonaparte
Amiens
France
SALES AT AUCTION OF HORSES AT DOWNING STREET
A late London paper notes an auction at the old Repository for Horses in Downing Street with no reserve. Lots include Premier a Dutch pedigree dark grey, Admiral a former troop horse, Chancellor a dark brown horse, Cuellist a north Irish bred brown colt, President a bay and Squib a bay once owned by Mr Pitt. Second day features Young Jean a cream colt and other ponies, with a long catalog of notes on traits and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Repository
Downing-street
Portland
Downing Street
Buckingham House
Admiral
Neptune
Admiralty
Chancellor
Scott
Newcastle
Cuellist
Ireland
Chief Justice
Patriot
Liberty
Camden
Mr. Pitt
President
Jefferson
Jockey Club
Lloyd’s
Squid
Patney Heath
Ducllus
Jean
Vicar
Waxe- Field
Sans Cuore
Paris
Tranent
Westminster
Bill Pitt
Cinque Ports
Walmer Castle
Jenny
Ploucusey
Cour-Tier
Yecrer
Deusren
Anri-porr
Drandam
O_pCant
Lord Egremont
Reverstoner
Westmoreland
Gzarraty
Sweet Wil Liam
Cha TiaMy
Apstey
Br. H
Barhurst
Bumper
Buaster
Fuller
Barry
Curesentprer
Purser
Orp Rose
Derautter
Mrtvityr
Duztuist
General Comparison of English Scotch and Irish in London
Excerpt compares English Scotch and Irish residents in London noting traits in love, friendship, religion and literature. It cites affection shaped by wealth and status, faithfulness, and cultural stereotypes, ending with a remark on literary pursuits and commerce.
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London
Pope
Jaffie
Mermaid sighting off Reay in January described by Miss Mackay
A letter from Miss Mackay and four witnesses recounts a mermaid seen on January 12 near the Reay coast. The apparition appeared as a floating face with pink-toned skin, green hair, and a round head, briefly resurfacing as waves rolled over.
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Miss Mackay
David Mackay
Reay
Miss Innes
Landside
Reay Manbe
Description of a Mermaid Sighting by Mackay and Mackenzie
Two observers recount a mermaid-like figure seen near the coast. The creature had slender white neck and arms, long fingers, no hair or scales, and moved oddly as a bird hovered. They stuck to recalled details and dismissed local prejudices about mermaids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliz. MacKay
C, MacKenzie
A Sailor's Account of a Stage Coach Journey
A sailor recounts leaving Portsmouth aboard the Britannia Fly, an uneasy first watches, and reaching London by late afternoon. He visits Nan's lodgings, enjoys grog and a feast, notes a play naming Polizaro and Hamlet, then returns to sea, dreaming of England's glory. A literal parish notice follows.
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Portsmouth
Britannia
George
London
Nan
Polizaro
Karlekin
Jack Junk
Trafalgar
England
British Wool Fit for Manufacture Equal to Spain Goods
The Bath and West of England Agricultural Society reports strong British wool quality equal to Spanish imports. They note that wool from crossing Merino rams with Ryeland ewes and its descendants has repeatedly produced finer cloth and cambric than fabrics from noted Spanish piles, without rebreeding to the pure Merino.
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Bath and West of England Agricultural Society
Great Britain
Spain
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Newton
Milton
Shakespeare
Scotland
Blair
Robertson
Beattie
Swift
Sterne
Corry
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Hertford
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