Mexico City and its fireside fashions in travel notes
An extended travelogue describes Mexico City with praise for its vast walls, fireproof stone buildings, marble stairs, and vast cathedral. It contrasts urban splendor with poverty and moral decline including beggars, prostitutes, and a weakened economy. The piece also discusses Anahualco valley, floating gardens, and harsh terrain, then shifts to boxing lore and Irish pugilists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meszico
Kentucky
Mexico
Cortes
Jooks
Philadelphia
New York
Anahanc
Humboldt
Sity
Mexia
Cuba
Popeatepett
Iztacceipatt
Jr. m
Nix
Segar
Lamboldt
New Spain
History of the Irish pugilists details notable boxers
A historical survey of Irish prizefighters cites Peter Corceres as England’s long reigning champion from 1770 to 1778 and lists numerous Irish pugilists from 1742 to the early 1800s. It notes bouts at Guildford and Curragh of Kildare, mentions Langan as a modern figure aiming for glory, and chronicles challenged matches and shifts of title through champions Crib, Spring, and Painter, closing with upcoming stakes and a Sporting Dinner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Doyle
Chitty
Michael Ryan
O Moost
Hoter
England
Topi Fohneon
Buckinghamshire
Ryan
Johinson
Rickmansworth
Dennis Ketcher
Love
Sebtober
Dunn
Savage
Cortady
Trade & Capital Fight
O'Connor
White
Willow
Bath
Gamble
Noah James
Wimbleton Common
Jom Belcher
Paddy Kelly
Caleb Baldwin
Jack O'Donnel
Pardo Willgm
Sam
Tom Reyn
O'Leary
Pagustic Temple of Fame
Mesers O'Stoaghpesty
Tom Duggan
Burkes
Woolwich
Dan
M‘carthy
Roshell
Pat. Halton
Hoxing Ates Jreane
Rome
Peter Corceres
Peter
Portsmouth
Patrick Heatey
Taylor's Booth
Tottenham Court Road
Tim Erin
Paddy
Pat Wellington
Waterloo
Langan
Gonduet
Luangan Oman
Langen
Tom Reynolds
Iaa
M‘cowran
Belcher’s Valley
Ad Langan
Lua
Eldigg Carragh
Tangen
Halton
Lydia's
Bakewell
Heynold's
Rahman
Bwine
Crib
Campion
Lagbut
Holborn
Neato
Irhnison
Criff
Spring
Qingnan
Castle
Painter
Carter
Neatp
Oip
Tangan
Daily Club
Smilliken family letters urge school reading and dramatic plans
A literary letter from Mrs Smilliken at Burnon London dated November 4 proposes educational tasks for the Smilliken children. It requests letters from the son, suggests poetry and the Ready Reckoner, and asks Mr Turnemup to teach speeches for Christmas theatricals. The note mentions selecting pieces from Lord Biron and The Lady of the Lake and hints at purchasing a brass machine for training teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumon
London
Smilliken
Turnemup
Maeter Smillikens
Tom
Sam
Kelly Kibbers
Sullitsky
Harry
Lord Biron
Smilikins
Thair Tulona
Chrisman
Weery
Mylar
Smillikin
Fragmentary Debate and Jail Escape Mentioned in Report
The fragmentary text recalls a heated dispute over wartime ministers and Pitt, noting scornful remarks on cabinet members and a quip about hunting lions. It also mentions Lt Wittig asking about a noble’s death and a convict, Willisse Kelter, who escaped from Waterford jail last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
P. Frascis
Jockall
St. Angely
Wittig Te
Chamber of Peers
Willisse Kelter
Alo i
Rene Ion
Waterford
Casa Trujo
Marquis del Campo
Roy
Ranelagh Gardens
London
Kujo
Legation
Lothario
Charlotte
Marquis el Campo
Madrid
Marquis de Casa Jraja
M. Heredica
Grase and Justice
Dircum
Thal i
Osea Irnjo
Heredyia
Hymeness
Casa Lraja
Waterloo
Sotau
Sweden
Norway
Foreign Trade Fairs Highlight Saxon Goods and English Cotton Surplus
A detailed report on European markets notes English cottons sweeping the fair with prices barely covering costs, while Saxon Ersegebinge spinning mills struggle, boosting woolen and linen crafts. It cites Germany, Switzerland, and England amid shifting raw cotton prices and renewed industry tensions, plus anecdotes about Spanish diplomacy and social intrigue in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
England
Frankfort Fair
Ersegebinge
Allegemeina Zettuing
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THE
Dublin
Journa
City of Mexico
Marquesa
Thia
Cordilleras
Lima
Benea
Robert Henson
Witklow
Daniel Donnelly
the Irish Pugiliats
Patrick Henley
WU Moy
UA Wyalub
Paraick Henzey
Tom Juchan
the Disher
Guildford
Charley Court
Juchau
Millsome
Judan
Davts
Joyce
Nicholls
Hondo
Trainer
Birminghars
Sam Peters
Rosemus Gregory
Sprite
Denis Keliphorn
Ty Hood
Harry Seller
Ate
Smilluken
Foote
Bis Uy
Dusul Journal
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