Dublin Gazette in Dublin, Dublin

Fiery Self-Consumption Theory in a Woman's Death

The article outlines a theory that a woman’s remains were consumed by a fire kindled within her body rather than an external blaze. It argues against ordinary fire, cites lack of chamber fire or lightning, and posits internal oily particles and spirits from camphor and brandy as ignition sources. Observations include melted candle tallow, unburnt bones, and ashes, with comparisons to powder magazines and internal fermentation. Also notes French advices on nobles and a Paris robber gang led by the Prince of Darkness.