The Basque Language and People in a Far View
A traveler on a terrace near Bayonne contemplates the Basque country and its language. He recalls a 1795 visitor, discusses Basque as a ancient tongue of the peninsula, and notes hospitality to strangers despite local aversion to settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
Nice
Brennan
T ‘Theta
Oril
Honebad Couiahiek
Peninsula
Cadisto Ferrol
Lisbon
Pampelana
M. de la Borde
Spain
CIA
Portugal
Hivi- Frere
Flavias
Hivi
Pyrenees
Ted Nora
France
Weil
Iia
Chorfia
Moral reflections on power and literature from La Rochefoucauld
Fragmentary translation notes discuss how rulers manipulate public opinion, the duties of writers and critics, and the danger of flattery. Quoted maxims from La Rochefoucauld, Plutarch, and Theophrastus examine virtue, truth, and public restraint, with emphasis on political prudence and moral judgments.
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Apercys Des'hommes
la Rochefoucaulsy
Val
Areme
Accu
Hari
Aki
Bruggie
Haya
MD B. Say
Carteie Weeviby
Chad
Mae Tee Phi
Haserd
Plutarch
Theophrastus
la Rochefoucault
Fragmented Te xtual Fragments on Flattery and Virtue
A garbled excerpt discusses flattery and virtue, referencing Napoleon and a bookseller. It debates whether reproach or praise shapes nations, cites that talent matters over opinion, and hints at the dangers of misused language in enlightened societies. The passage stresses moral basis and instrumental interest in language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sax
Napoleon
Raito
Prince Bryta
Fragmented Musings in a Dublin Journal Scene
An OCR fragment from a Dublin Journal recalls a tavern, a marble polisher, and a philosopher in a dense, wryly humorous tapestry. It blends literary references from Burns and Voltaire with stray observations on street life, schooling, and the moral tone of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltes Dublin Journal
Fife
Land
Ésrahde
Wang
Gil
Tarbid
Ida
Burns
Tom Wharter
Witkin
Crew
Ami
Bas
Trysh
Tam
Royal Society notes on skin respiration and lithography stone finds
The Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh poses a prize essay question on skin driven changes in atmospheric air. A new lithographic stone from Argenteuil promises abundant, high quality supply, with Bavaria previously supplying litho stone. Reports note Davy’s prize for combustion papers and a Coxs River Jerboa-like animal. A strange oyster shell creature is described aboard a vessel in the Cove.
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Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh
East Lothian
Earl of
Antone
Argentwait
France
Bavaria
Bursgundy
Argenteuil
Royal Society London
Count Rumford
H. Davy
Cox's River
Unclear Zoological Notes And Victorian Literary Notices
Fragmented Victorian era text reports on animal specimens and a wood engraving plate, mentions quivering venom and a birdlike creature described in scientific notes. It cites Sydney Gazette and a book by Mr Join Sitney Hawkins on poetry, plus tributes to Signora Storace and Mrs Hunter, noting a legacy to a Winchester College youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Weil
Sydney Ganette
Hethuretplaine
Mediterranean
Peron
Halle
Germany
Mackels
Sitney
Hawkins
Ghor’ Ly
Sophocles
Plautus
Tereave
Pillodar
Horave
Hunte
Pru Dent
E&pen
Heraen
Winchester College
Harvest harvests lift hopes amid crop reports in Ireland
From August 24 to 29, observers note advancing flax, flaxseed, linseed, and oats with an abundant potato crop, while warnings of rain linger. Reports cite fields in Richard Marto, Factory Hill, and nearby Douglas showing wheat and oats of good quality, hinting at a bountiful harvest despite recent wet spells and local market price fluctuations.
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Mareapd Dunary
Coun
Ireland
Richard Marto
Euy
Litettland
Robert Martin
Hill
Bath
Douglas
Ava Linasies
Ava
Markey
Bute
Cber
Ennis
Mar
O'Brien
Bog
M. D
Kiraxnny
Buasasr
Liverpool
London
Bogdah
Spain
Josph M*caemon
Donegal
Irkey
Propritorwhe Office Subscriptions Advertised
Dublin notices advertise subscription payments for twelve months with options of six or eight months. The garbled text suggests pricing and renewal terms, referencing a local proprietor at 15 Meare Street and a timetable for monthly payments.
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Dublin
Meare Street
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Nepe
Asia
Ferrer
Rand Quinn
Nggetang
Zea
Fike
Vate
Ifes
Solihee Bakers Uly
Wheargg
Brea
Gov. Oh
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