Colonial Hawker and Partridge Shooting Advice
An extended review of Colonel Hawker’s manual on field sports covers booting, gun handling, and wildfowl shooting, with emphasis on partridge hunting tactics. It critiques early morning beating, dog use, and folding into practical tips for youths and seasoned shooters including instructional notes on feeding birds, coveys, and humane harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jneteurtione
Phil Bestioe
Kiya
Laos
Glasge
Eaerth Guerrana
Thinker
Catone
Hawker
France
Kitcheoer
Dean Swift
Ethan
Fragmented historical note on hunting and drinks in Scotland
An eclectic, fragmentary text recounts hunting with signal and whistle, scarce birds, and a harsh season. It mentions Glasgow powehs recipe, a cold punch method, and Colonel Hawker’s illustrated works, blending sporting lore with travel and drink from a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Hawkers
Flewerk
Ancient and Modern Travelling in Early England
A compact historical note traces travel from Luther’s era to the 18th century, detailing early coaches, rough roads, and slow journeys. It cites Walter Ripola’s 1565 coach for the Earl of Rutland, the Flying Coach Oxford to London, and royal treks such as King Charles II’s 1703 Petworth sojourn, illustrating evolving transit and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Luther
Stow
Walter Ripola
Earl of Rutland
London
George Ratcliffe
Henry
Earl of Cumberland
Lendeborough
Wood
Oxford
Charles JL
Spain
Petworth
Bia Way
Portamouth
Windsor
Prince Georgy
Denmark
Minning
Sussex
Godalating
Petwoth
Luke
Guilford
Tsaw Bim
Lord Delawarre
Clarley
Proud
Duke of Somerset
Sisvesx
Guolford
Vague 18th Century Travel Note from Duke's Servant
A fragmentary letter from a Duke’s servant in London hints at Grace’s planned journey to London on a specific day. It mentions a hot meal at Guildford, a crossing place for the night, and a plan to meet Grace with lanterns and poles to assist her on the road. The text also reflects on centuries of internal improvements in England and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatios
Purtawanth
Riondon
Veimmch
Gorldford
London
Lonton
Patworth
Lis Grace
England
Ireland
Gaming Houses Exposed as Robberies and Large Losses
A historical account describes gaming houses operating late into the night with various games and long stakes. It estimates profits and losses, noting banks propping the operations, officers and staff earning income, and the vast sums taken from players over a decade. The piece laments ruined lives and patrimonies.
The Pacha of Egypt and European powers
The article profiles the Pacha of Egypt born to Feachellan, highlighting his education and enterprise. It notes plans to organize an army on a European model, mentions French and other officers, and discusses the Pacha’s secretaries and potential foreign influence shaping his measures. The piece reflects on statecraft and the balance of power in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pachi
Bey
Kigypt
Feachellan
Dodiva
Pacha
Renuh
Spaniab
Mucupey
Gar East
Ladin
Ma Huilee
Newly Invented Printing Machine Highlighted by Edinburgh Journal
The Britannia Works Birmingham shows a three part printing machine for casting metallic types, composing words, and taking impressions. It displaces molten metal to form type, selects and combines letters via piano-like keys, and remelts used types for fresh sheets, enabling rapid printing as described by the Edinburgh Journal of Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Britannia Works
Birmingham
Itibhon
Edinburgh Journal of Science
Rail-Roads and Locomotive Engines Section
Hitherto rail-roads served limited uses such as coal pits and quarries. Now they expand to convey merchandise over extended regions, promising time and cost advantages. The locomotive enables heavy loads, faster passenger travel, and efficient ascent with inclined planes, while two Acts authorize Stockton and Darlington and Moreton lines, with more projects planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton and Darlington
Moreton
York August Meeting 1824 Betting and Race Notes
York racing coverage records betting odds at the York August Meeting. Favorites like Brutendorff fall to Whiskerandos in the St Leger. details include odds for Parthenessa, Ame, Floriasart and other entrants, with stakes and subscription funds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Weenesnay
Aca
ST. Per
Agat Swiss
Agst Osmond
Agat Helenus
Lagat Ina
Agat Tarandus
Aget Altisidorf
Apst
Serab
Apt Jerry
Agast Brutendorff
Agat Carlix
Auevar
Hrutendorff
Florigsart
Sage
Scarborough
Byram
Amadis
Fitzwilliam
Parthenessa
Tartton
Houldsworth
Auburn - Parthenessa
Partheneasa
Calta
Lal Figwillain
Booe
Peutendorft Ld
Milton
Boc
Floriasart
Mr Gascoyne Abl
Malton
Pal
Br. c
Filhoda
Leatahtun
Conus
Accounts of Vessels and Tonnage Cleared Out 1811 and 1823
Abstract compares ships and tonnage cleared from English, Irish, and Western ports in 1811 and 1823. Includes Southeast and Eastern coasts, Ireland, Wales, and Europe, with totals for British vessels and tons. Notes the incomplete account due to a fire destroying books and publishing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parxaant
Houze of Commons
Kingdon
England
Vene Ui
Ireland
Great Britain
London
Europe
Doncaster St Leger Odds and York Races Report
Racing notes from Doncaster show betting and entries for the St Leger and related events. Prominent horses include Lord Scarborough and Miss Fatiny with several two year olds and fillies, plus a York meeting with purses for mares and three year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ft Tvg
L. Fox
Walton
Nithaleon
Max Lambton
Bleation
le Lobla
Scarborough
Powlett
Fatiny
Reemad Templeman
Sligo
B. Aatern
Waxy Pope
F. Lumiey
B. Bustard
City of York
Tory
Bet
Lambton
Cornus
Odt
Wai
Weith
Bretendert
Bellevard
Donocarterat
Lane
Streatham
Brutendorf
York
My Kirby
Cormax
Miles
Whittaker
Trawp
W. Milner
Lord Fitzwilliam
Conus
Ferguson
B.c
Don Antonia
B.c. Arrogance
Col. Cradock
B. c
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Lturiky
Otich
Burda
Atsanim
Glay Wan
Couge Et Soir
Deux
Vingne
Egypt
Sporting
Brit. Ves
Gio
Dublin
Aee
Exphers
Tork
Taw O'cLaey St
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