Vast South American Provinces and Mines Described in Detail
The article surveys the vast Spanish territories in South America, detailing provinces from Buenos Aires to Potosi and Lima, with key towns like Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Montevideo, and Cordova. It notes natural features, the Paraguay and Plata basins, salt flats, and extensive Andean mining, especially silver at Potosi, describing deficiencies in mining methods and improvements by German inspectors, plus potential reforms if independence and free trade arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Po Tie Worthite
Fy Teat
Cape St Anthony
Plata
Charess
Chignitea
Muchos Ayres
Rio de A Plata
Buenos Ayres
Mafa
Santa Fe
Salado
Paraguay
Monte Video
Maldonado
Wich
Fileamayo
Jujuy
Salta
San Miguel de Salta
Los Charcos
Potosi
Peru
la Plata
Chuquisaca
Lima
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
la Paz
Piastres
Chili
Mendoza
Antes
San Sian de la Frontera
Mendoze
Rio de la Plata
Uruguay
Oy Charcos, Potosi, &c
Las Charcos Potosi
Andes
Tuenos Ayres
City of
Assumption
Combea
St. Sau del Mixtero
Vaimos Ayres
Joannies
Buenos Aires
Miles O ‘Yoyo
Henting
W. Lung
Petosi
Helin
Spain
Helis
Helms
Royal Mint
Costa
Potow
Trade prospects and population figures in a cryptic 19th century note
A fragmented item discusses international commerce, mentioning Chi and China tea as potential staples, with a remark about ten fins and an estimated population of Buccs Ayres at 1,100,000. The tone implies speculative trade impact and cultural exchange between countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaye
Merida
Oasque
Cravats and apoplexy danger warned by Bengal medical note
A Bengal medical extract warns that tight cravats raise jugular pressure and may cause apoplexy, recounting a Louvre case and urging plain neckwear. It cites Lord and Mr farmer opinions, notes wine and cold climate links, and advises avoiding the cravat. It also includes a Calcutta incident of self immolation ashes and a tale of European aid saving a bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvre
Louis
Macon
Lord Grow
Shakspeare
Farmer
Bengal
Ganges
Calcutta
The duty of Mallett in Colchester Hospital case
The duty of Mallett, recently executed for Mr Mumford’s murder, lies at Colchester Hospital and draws many visitors. Chelmsford Chronicle notes the high public interest and numerous applications to view the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallett
Mumford
Colchester
Chelmsford
Napoleon
Maria Hicresa
Kling Tungarian
Locust Trees Promised to Supersede Oak in England
In this analysis of the Locust tree, the writer argues rapid growth and versatility will make locust trees more common than oaks in England within decades. He cites measurements from plantations at Botley and notes soil, climate, and cultivation practices, including cutting young trees in June to encourage strong shoots. He predicts widespread use in timber and ship trunnels, urging readers to plant and tend locusts despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silla
England
Willian Cobbett
Moe
Botley
United States of America
Pennsylvania
Long Ialand
Lord Ranelagh
Fulham
America
Misnomers and oddities crowd a curious world
A fragmentary verse list catalogs misnamed individuals and oddities with humorous misstatements about Forest shopkeeper Suber Fuse Maine Shatner Nimble Wake Saint and others. It mocks contrasts and opposites while noting silly pairings and social quirks in a playful, archaic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Dane
Suber
Muzey
Fuse
Maine
Faith
Poes
Shatner
Tom Fallant
Armen
Miss Green
Longley
Shortere
Dick Rivers
Mr Slender
Miss Stout
Mr Tuasit
Bally Anight
Mr Saint
Mr Blive
Mr Goodin
Mr Wolfe
Amd
Mr Litte
Bemam
Younghusband
Laver
Cruie Ashin
Earth
Memoirs of Ferdinand the Second King of Spain
A review excerpt notes Ferdinand the Second's lack of imperial bearing and costly ceremony, detailing his character, appetite for familiarity at court, and distrust of educated minds. It covers his youth, reign traits, health, memory, and manipulation, plus a late incident of violence on Finchley Common and a Dublin imprint note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Quin
Ferdinand
Spain
House of Bourbon
P Linary
Chamono
Bufoan
Maria Louisa
Vargas
Cardinal Gonsslin
Rome
Tiber
Godoy
Maria Isabel of
Braganza
Prief
Flo
Europe
Finchley Common
Mount Marines
Keotch Bar
Air R
Also Mentioned on This Page
Villagonia
South America
Nol Fey
MR Combett
Ferdinand Vie
Dublin
Parliament_street
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