Conspiracy Theories Spread From St Helena News List
A long excerpt discusses rumors about Napoleonic prisoner Bonaparte, alleged journals and pamphlets aiding escape, and Governor Lowe’s handling. It describes letters, the Courier's claims, possible prisoner conditions, and claims of medical official O’Meany being removed for alleged poisoning plans, with critique of British policy and public opinion on St Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae A' Clark
Cafe Cuetady
Bawa
Bonaran
Ragtend
Helena
Longwood
M. Bantaann
Flanders
Madame Bantaann
Helace
St. Helena
Bonaparte
H. Lowe
Empire
O’meany
Bonapaare
O'Meara Removed From Naval Surgeons List Controversy
A letter questions Mr O Meara s removal from the Naval Surgeons list over a memorial against Sir Hudson Lowe. It defends his character in Helena and cites approbation from the First Lord of the Admiralty. It denies claims of a proposal from Lowe to Brian Bonavaury and notes accusations as to conscience rather than fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Meara
Hudson Lowe
England
Europe
O'Meana
T. Helena
Admiralty
St. Helena
Hodson Lows
Mr.o'meara
H. Lows
Brian Bonavaury
J. O'Meana
Review November 14 Row Palace Nav Plea
Patchy notes from November 14 describe a court row over naval matters and a plea tied to a terse exchange. The fragment references a queenly or royal setting and a debate on precedence and formalities, with unclear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row Palace
Loan Wavors Day At Westminster Induction Ceremony
Alderman Athine was sworn in at Westminster amid formalities and fealty to the Crown. Ministers addressed the crowd praising the capital city and promising to pursue interests of the country and empire, with Lord Lavand and others offering thanks after a lengthy toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athine
Westminater
Lavanands
Europe
British Empire
Polar Expedition Reports Arctic Discovery and Routes
The Isabella and the Alexander arrive safely at Brassa Sound Lerwick with all hands aboard. Captain Ross claims to have explored Baffin Bay tracing a route between Atlantic and Pacific through Davis Strait and Baffin Bay, noting high land to lat 77 55 and long 76 W. and near Cape Walsingham. He outlines plans to locate whether Greer Fan Island joins America and to confirm Greenland's connection to North America with Hudson's Bay Company stations next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchan
North Pole
Whitehall-stairs
Admiralty Office
Isabella
Alexander
Discovery
Brassa Sound
Lerwick
Ross
Baffin's Bay
Atlantic
Pacific
Aviss Straits
Baffin’s Bay
Cape Walsingham
Davis
Resolution Island
Arctic
Middleton
Greer Fan Island
America
Hudson's-bay Company
North Seas
Pole
Greenland
Hudson's Bay Company
Dr Burns Monument Honoring Deptford Pastor Burney
The Deptford parishioners placed a pyramid monument in St Pauls Church to Dr Charles Burney born 1757 died 1917 rector of the parish and Cliffe in this county and chaplain to the king. The inscription praises his learning, character, and devotion to the Church of England, noting the grateful memory of his flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burney
Deptford
Ita
Dr. Burney
Cliffe
Lincoln
Church of England
St. Paul's
Westminster Address From Francis Burdett Sparks Public Calamity
The fragment preserves a political letter quoting Francis Burdett urging Westminster electors to act in independence and public duty. It expresses personal grief, a call to fresh struggle, and a commitment to render service to the public cause, ending with a formal signoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmeree
Wesemineter
Westminster
Francis Burdett
Treaty claim tests British stance in South American independence
The document argues that if genuine, the treaty amounts to Britain recognizing Artigas's independence in the Orientals' territory, despite Ferdinand’s claims. It details an 1817 agreement granting English merchants free trade in River Plate ports, passported by British officials, with duties paid to British tariffs, and protections to British commerce and passports issued by the British commander or representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
General Artigas
Ferdinand
Commodore Bowles
Britain
Joseph Artigas
Edward Frankland
River Plate
Hig
Buenos Ayres
Wu, Bowness
UR. P. Stapies
The Tinker And His Dog In Versed Fragments
An early unsigned verse sketch titled The Tinker And His Dog appears in a London era miscellany. The piece, introduced as playful and reflective of hardship, parodies political wit with the tinkers and their trades. The excerpt includes a mock dialogue about damaged wares and social commentary.
Lottery Promises Prizes Of Thirty Thousand Pounds
Adtecollect Hazarp and Co advertise the lottery starting this month with four prizes of £30,000 and several smaller sums. They list offices at Royal Exchange Gate and Oxford Street with agents in main towns. First drawn prize is £30,080. Sterling money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adtecollect
Hazarp and Co
Royal Exchange Gate
Oxford Stret
Haggad and Co. Lave Agents
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Tiefer
Owen Pom Pereai
Thailand
Iver
THE
Mosani KY Aenop
Er Wrelaya
Fiteom
Hupson Lowe
Bonarants
Naroveon
Hupson Lowsz
Hupson
Review
Her Majesty
DR. Burney’s
Antehy
Aix-La-Chapelle
Tinker
Aithor
Tom
Tinkers
Statesman
Chapelle
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