Soldier of the 7st Regiment Journal reviewed as vivid war interior
A lengthy critique praises the Journal of a Soldier of the 7st Regiment for its fresh, spirited narrative of war’s daily privations and private life. It chronicles the author’s humble upbringing, early missteps, and service from Buenos Ayres to Walcheren, Spain, and Waterloo, noting its truthful, interior account of battles, sacrifice, and the waste of life, with strong emphasis on authenticity and emotional honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7St Regnent
Efininegh
7St
Bitin
Edinburgh
Welver
Hisses
England
Buenos Ayres
Walcheren
Waterloo
South America
Jonn Moone
Corunna
Russia
Lasavare
Yoite
Stiere
Vines
Tom
Kitt
Xolldiér
Remarks on the Present State of Civilization in Greece
A long, dense critique tracing Greece from political decay to a dawning era. It notes widespread ignorance, clerical influence, and the impact of Western learning. It highlights emergent Greek commerce, a rising mercantile fleet, and renewed interest in language and science fueling a gradual cultural awakening leading toward a more rational modern Greek idiom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Europe
Filmiself
Ames
Iintisin
Nibieh
Venice
Thom
Telémachus
Rothin
Guebee
Leipsig
Englisse de Pologne
Tussia
técRan
Porte
St. Petersburgs
Russia
Black Sea
Egypt
Asia
Germany
France
Italy
England
Montaigne
Naples letter notes English imports flood market
A Naples letter to the 19th United States reports English manufactures and salt fish being imported in such abundance that they sold cheaper than in England, causing losses for importers. It notes that as many as 1,500 English were then in Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
England
Extraordinary Automaton Chess Player Exhibited in London
An account details M Kempelen’s famous Automaton chess figure, housed at No 4 Spring Gardens in London. The telegraphed description explains construction, inner mechanics, and operating routines, including the Turkish attire, chest with a moving board, and the clockwork elements. The article notes demonstrations at afternoon and evening sessions where the machine consistently wins, along with the exhibitor’s methods to prove no hidden human operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 4
Spring-gardens
London
Wolffgang de Kenpilen
Hutgart
Hungary
Vienna
Mata Thesesa
Eligsa
M. de Kempelen
Germany
England
Invenor
Itn
Lengih
Parisian palaces and patrons in 17th to 18th century tales
A rambling sketch recounts Parisian architecture and society from the mid 1600s to 1700s. It highlights the unfinished Porisland structure, church builders like Langnet, royal and noble patrons, and famed residents including the Beaujou circle, banker Pettigeux’s hotel, and a celebrated opera courtesan, weaving anecdotes of wealth, taste, and urban legend through eras and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Langnet
Tate
Wien
Parloh
Ts'etiutet
M. Canquet de Gergy
Louis XIV
Soie
Madrid
Thaddieq
d’Ettenx
Paddur
Tasaly XV
Bianjuu
M. Beanjou
M. Béaujou
Beaujou
Pettigeux
du Mont Blanc
Lowell
Louis XV
Renemble Archbishop of Jerusalem Encouraged in England
Letters from Port au Prince dated the 23rd of Prostate report that the renemble Archbishop of Jerusalem received encouragement from Christians in England. Port au Prince says the season has been unusually active with merchant vessels visiting. The captains of the Medusa and the Delarende both perished during the harbor stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renemble
Jerusalem
Christian
England
Port-au-Prince
Ur Place
Purtaa-Prince
Fairs Schedule For The Week Across Several Counties
The notice lists fairs for the coming week with locations in Ballyconnel Eyrecourt New Birmingham Rathinollen Ratoath Ballyheige Mallyrager Ballyvoulaine Cast dermot Castlecannel Lame rick Charlestown Or wuminacagiebe Feathird Wilbert Stranvcam Dallinderry fa linvreeny Islewainer Moneymore Rathifiland Stratford Taflow Ballinakil Ballycanaw Court ant Cuabeen Paladinetown Sear Kiluackn Nonagh Seskinurr New bills across Cavan Galway Down Meath Kilkenny Cork Limerick Antrim Wicklow Derry Carlow Wexford Monaghan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballyconnel
County Cavan
Eyrecourt
Galway
New Birmingham
County
Tipperary
Newry
County Down
Rathinollen
County Meath
Ratoath
Tursday
Ballyheige
County Kerry
Mallyrager
Kilkenny
Ballyvoulaine
County Cork
Dermot
County Kildare
County Wexford
Court Ant Cuabeen
County Limerick
Paladinetown
County Cawlow
Sear
Satcuday
Kiluackn
Couity Tipperary
Kiliran
County Wicklow
Nonagh
New Bills
Monaghan
Seskinurr
1Fone
Printed notice for subscribers and advertisements
Printed for the Proprietors at their Office. Advertisements and subscriptions handled. Annual subscription and four month options listed with prices. page appears to be from a colonial or early newspaper directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durlin
Phrea Monte Sid
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Litseatore
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Wolland
Turkey
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Peloponnesus
Porisland
Efi
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