The Prince of Orange and War Office Schemes
A Belgian report discusses rumors about the Prince of Orange, his possible influence over the War Department, and a plan to place officers on half pay in Batavia. It notes his mourning for the Princess and questions whether he seeks territorial aggrandizement at Prussia’s expense, with details of a suspected dismissal and royal conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paanee
Pondedd
Daron Gort
Tavur
Ulhm
Eurasia
Paine
Conrac
Prussia
Baron GouTe
Prince of Orange
Brussels
Europe
Fobtz
Batavia
Plonseel
Astaphe Paurice
Wilan
Orange
Orang
Yiu
M Gouz
War Department
A. de Gonz
de Gonz
Win
Hia
Wipdor
Lroronn
Dore
Finae
Crysieh
Paris
Dutch Colonies Threatened by Native Uprisings and British Advances
Reports from August describe rising native aggression against Dutch forts in Amboyna and Saproa, with natives attacking fortified positions as British influence grows. Scattered news from Java and Celebes notes disaffection amid colonial rivalries, heightening fears of Dutch losses and island-wide control by local powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Tay
Liverpool
Java
Amboyna
Saproa
Sitin
Hwlule
Celebes
Molucca
European Powers and South American Trade Prospects
A fragmented colonial-era article discusses a future system of free trade among Europe and the Americas. It weighs how British and other European interests might influence South American independence, debating whether such trade would benefit nations or undermine their autonomy.
British Officers Arrive at Saint Thomas for South American Campaign
A vessel from the Oronoko brings about 100 British officers to Saint Thomas. They were promised funds and supplies for campaign in South America but faced disappointment and endured enforced subscriptions. The Independent forces, led by Bolivar and Morillo, clash across Guyana with shifting loyalties and rising tensions as plans for attacks on Marino and Calabaso unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’s
Enlant
South America
Saint Thomas
Moritis
Calabois
Anermaeives
Bolivar
Marino
Morilio
Mor
Old
Guyana
Piar
Lucaroyy
Maringin Cuimana
Buts
Guiria
Maturin
Venezuela
Carthagena
Caraccas
Oronoko
Bermudes
Calabosa
St. Fernando
Pung
Cumana
Barcelona
Quiria
Poe
Margaretta
Morilly
Morillo
Caraceas
Hin
Calabaso
Calabase
Valencia
Carracoas
Carincas
Margavedta
Orendo
Porto CabeHo
Gaya
Martinez
Independent Army OF
Puomas
Datho Angostoma
Bolivar writes from Anquostuba urging victory over Spaniards
An 1837 letter from Bolivar, dated Anquostuba September 28, reports the army marching on the Caraceys toward St Fernand. He praises Gen. Barmudes with 3000 troops and Paes in the west, claiming navalists are unable to halt operations and expressing strong Patriot confidence in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarita
Moritfo
Bolivar
Anqostuba
Thomas
St. Fernand
Barmudes
Ant’ Paes
Condolence Addresses for Princess Charlotte and Royal Family
A county meeting in Kilmainham and a Limerick council addressed the Prince Regent after Princess Charlotte's death. Nobility and gentry, including Lord Gort and the Bishop of Limerick, urged a formal condolence to the Prince, with a plea for continued Crown stability and loyalty. Waterford's Common Council already voted an address, and other counties were expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipperary
Kilmainham
Galway
Prinee
Prince Leopold of
Saxe Cobourg
Limerick
the Thames
John Vereker
Charlotte
Viscount Gort
Lord Gort
Bolton Waller
Robert Maunacll
Waterford
Ireland
Court of Common Council Expresses Grief for Princess Charlotte
London court debates how to show mourning for Princess Charlotte of Wales. A committee opts for a consolidated address to the Royal Family. a resolution lauding her virtues and public principles is passed and ordered to be published in all London papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charlotte of Wales
Waithman
Dixon
Sax
Cobourg
Vanal Withdress
Condalence
Adderen
City of London
Conmion Council
Bonnwick
Cie Bupes Vial
Great Britain
Fashionable world social events and royal notices
A Dublin scene recounts the fashionable evening hosted by the Attenroyal and Lady Savrin, forthcoming dinners for the Lord Lieutenant and Countess, theatre arrivals, and a Monn Thors meeting arranging a public dinner. It notes Kerry scandal involving a wealthy family, plus royal funeral ins and memorial plans for Princess Charlotte with details of royal etiquette and Lady Vera's reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attensry-Exneral
Mary SavRin
Nnk
Hawtborn
Countess of Tassets
George Hamturos
Mr. Prendergast
M'Keana
Sackville-street
General Matarw
Bilton
Patting
Monn Thors
Francis Durdett
Kerry
Cork
Munster
Hoan
Drury-Lane
Opera
England
Mathews
Crow-street
Captain Torquand
Richard the Third
Dublin
Cheltenham Pager
Fragmented voyage notes on a stranded ship near London Harbours
A garbled report describes a vessel marooned near the Dar of Siw London Harbours island. The crew faced delays, fuel and tinder shortages, with weeks spent awaiting passage to Quebec aboard the Gaspee Brey, amid a wet, grim voyage and uncertain rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmitawerek
London
Quebec
Gaspee
Voyage of Suffering Passengers to Gaspee and New London
Recounted plight of ship passengers exploited by a Gaspee master and a trader named Mr Hana. Forty taken to Nehec, twenty landed in woods at Gaspee, remaining 50 to 60 given three days’ provisions and 44 hours to reach an island. In New London inhabitants showed humanity. a family with ten children had all but one paid for. On route to Dublin, two boys were sold for five pounds each despite parental pleas. captain sailed away, mother died in grief, affidavits filed to seek justice from Quebec’s Lieutenant Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mveral
India
Gaspea
Nehec
Gaxpee
O'Hara
New London
Hmsband
Dublin
Guief
Provincial Intelligence and Local Accidents Reported
Reports from Kilkenny Cork and surrounding towns describe a delayed mail coach due to road searches for post office keys, a near-fatal cart accident at Ringstrert and Roseiun streets narrowly avoiding serious injury to a child, and ongoing concerns over guard duties and mail security on the Mullingar to Sligo line. The Cork note defends a Kerry Coach robbery report while criticizing lax postal guard practices and boot security, with further mentions of damaged bundles near Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnegad
Mullingar
Sligo
Coddh Ucdr
Ligo Journal
Kilkenny
Ringstrert and
Rose-iun-street
Allenay
Cork
Kerry
Gallingsflig
Geouge
Dublin
Wheat market notes and price quotations in Nevada
A fragmented market report from Nevada details variability in wheat quality and price, listing several commodities and brands with fluctuating quotations. The text describes sample quality, transport, and sample desirability, noting overall market conditions and the difficulty of definitive pricing due to frequent shifts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Prince OF Orange
Court OF Common Council London
Prince Leopold
R. Gahviner
RucHanp Croft
Sir Richard
Windsor
Leorop
Waurs
Amelia
His
Duchess of Brunswick
Duke of Quarerstra
Ann
George
Denmark
Cuan- Lotte
Claremons
Weatery
HL Toy
Voteloos Dd
Noolterion
Sargveso
Mabon Deeley Beongtit
Sepat Ph
Pine Welutiy
Baetow
Beth Palace
Detec
Aligza
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