Review of Books on Philosophical Education at Edinburgh
The excerpts praise a professor at the University of Edinburgh for transforming philosophical education beyond lectures. It outlines his aims to develop thinking, judging, and communication, emphasizing constant examination, scholarly disputation, and a structured fourfold theme sequence. He trains students through oral exercises, abstraction, generalization, and analysis, culminating in presenting and defending ideas.
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Universs
Wniversity
Edinburgh
Vila
Scotland
Sardine
Wade
Snjkes
Literary and scientific Intelligence update in London
The Bon and Rev Bol. Tucmann prints warnings and sacred musings. Dr A B Granville publishes memoirs on renown science, with anecdotes and illustrated tables. Dr Clarke Abel to publish Observations from the British Embassy in China in a quarto volume with engravings. Mr J W Whittaker of Cambridge advances a Critical Examination of Berlump’s Genesis translation and commentary on Headlong Hall. Mr Carmichael of Dublin previews Observations on venereal diseases and mercury treatments. Notable mountain height measurements claim peaks exceeding Cimborasa. Webb's data show multiple peaks over twenty thousand feet. The Royal Irish Academy may publish a new work on rhythm in speech and music, aligning verse mechanics with language. Sir Currinie afflicted by gout, affecting attendance at Cabinet and Liverpool deputations.
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Bon
Bol
Tucmann
A. B. Granville
Reneut Atle
Clarke Abel
China
JW. Whittaker
St. John's College, Cambridge
Berlump
Carmichael
Dublin
Bengal
Europe
Cimborasa
Liantgnant Webb
Mares Gazette
Eifeahwt
Royal Irish Academy
Ree
Norwich Union
the Times
Norwich
Barber
Bagker
Blyaold
Umeelf
Hara
Hedford
Francin Kemble
Savery
Society of Bristol
Tahall
Alderman Thorp
Bignold
P. S
Secret Letters From Madame Bertrand On Napoleon Voyage
A dated letter outlines the voyage on the Northumberland. Napoleon receives marked honors, discusses his image as a villain yet shown respect. Bertrand notes the crew attention, yachting comforts, and the approach to St Helena with vivid scenery and Napoleon’s reflections on power and fate.
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Madame Bertrand
Utave
Caroline
Napoleon
Tin Yart
Hia Teteateles
Bertrand
Prince D*eoghien
Egypt
Europe
Russia
Germany
Prussia
Satan
Nortrand
Swift
Fang
Tam
Oberon
Hein
England
London
Paris
Wagner
Anual
Emperor
Gen. Bertrand
St. Helena
St. Veleus
Amral
Bine
Anon
Diana's Peak
Estrepe
Kraxils
Ajaccio
Diana’s
Calvin
Voyage to St Helena and Napoleon's Landing Arrival
The narrative describes a ship's approach to St Helena, the crowding towns and rock-guarded shore, Napoleon's entry into his wooden house, and the governor's formal reception. The narrator notes the Emperor's insistence on personal exercise, the guards on the rocks, and the tense but orderly landing process with guards and officials. Napoleon engages in questions and polite discourse with the governor and officers before withdrawing to his study. Two new minerals in Scotland are also briefly reported with Dr. Macculloch’s outline of their characteristics.
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Janes Town
Thia Town
St. Helena
Bow
Napoleon
England
Inngil
Tupo
Legion of Honour
Bin
Suldiera
Bertrand
Europe
India
America
Caroline
Macculloch
Scotland
Pulpit Eloquence and the Minister's Duty to Moral Levers
A Dublin Journal letter argues ministers should illuminate virtue from the pulpit and condemn vice without flattery or personal attacks. It cautions private counsel over public shaming, warns against turning sermons into gossip, and recounts a local example at Afwand near the city where a preacher's impact is debated.
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Dublin
Brace
Atwasala
Mary
C. le
Labour in Vain Promotes Work for the Poor
The piece urges practical jobs for the unemployed, proposing stone collection, sludge and dust removal, and a fishing enterprise to employ the poor, salted products and rope making, plus salt works as wealth. It notes overstocked trades and calls for poor boxes to curb street begging, with donations to aid the old and hospital wards.
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Messrs
Clengyman
Collent
Norwich Insurer Committee Faces Scrutiny and Criticism
Letter from DISTRUST questions Norwich Union meeting integrity and aims of a new investigative committee. Criticizes directors, alleged conflicts of interest, delays in payments, and possible public deception. Requests public disclosure of committee meeting, urges caution before endorsing reports, and calls for accountability.
Markets Report From Castinpan and Nearby Ports
Market notes describe staples including oats, veal, mutton, candles, potatoes, linen, wheat, flour, barley, beef, lamb, pork, and butter with varied prices and demand. The piece notes stronger country receipts, shifting supplies from New South Wales and Bailey, and price movements across several commodities in Castinpan, New York area markets, and distant ports.
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Castinpan
Ata
Dutta
Matton
Perditto
Warthvonn
Harley
Aveady Sale
Oate Geal
Ilis
Gaia
Pease
Begus
Havaoinaton
Juny
Best
Fairs and schedules across towns in Ireland and Dublin listing events
A cluttered OCR shows fairs and events across numerous Irish towns including Cavan, Tipperary, Roscommon, Longford, Kilkenny, Armagh, Derry, Mayo, Sligo, Wicklow, Cobh, and Dublin. The fragment includes township names, dates, and scattered numbers, with a header about fairs this week and a Dublin printing note.
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Thorana
Ballinacapelg
Cavan
Borrisoteigh
Tipperary
Runnidane
Slird
Curkenstown
Meath
Castiesampach
Roscommon
Danyan
Drumbish
Longford
Dushill
Kilicurry
Kilkenny
Middleton
Armagh
Derry
Park
Westport
Mayo
Fuios
Babada
Sligo
Cashel
Typperary
Cross
Mabuolan
Urry
Moy
Tyrous
Pargate
Apts
Sheeparidge
Mows
Tinabely
Wicklow
Sarannay
Arvagh
Balliaxcostelio
Mani Harnagrove
Cork
Hindeawell
Rosccommon
Wookslawn
Tyrone
Irvinestown
Fermanagh
Hoscres
Itv
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