Dublin and Maturin Praise in a Christmas Tale Visit
A Dublin stroll with Mr Honeyman and Mr Rolland introduces Maturin the author of Bertram, praised for dramatic eloquence and vivid scene depiction. The dialogue weighs literary vocation versus ecclesiastical duties, debating whether a clergyman should write fiction or devote time to preaching, while Dublin’s sights and social context are warmly described.
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Paklen
Marianne
Baighter
Dublin
Lope
Glasby
Stephen's Green
Rolland
Honey
Ian
Yorks
Yorkstreet
Maurin
Maturin
Bertram
Roperly
Honeyman
Matuyin
Sam
Scotland
Shakespeare
Honeymoon
Roland
Tioneyman
Yyself
Lfe
Seard Rolland
Max
England
Wales
Ireland
Episcopal Church
Buch
Pople
Timeyman
Kellane
Pacha of Salonica Executed for Greek Massacres
Berlin dispatch December report says Ahol Jabat Pacha of Salonica, a feared persecutor of Greeks, was executed by the Sultan’s order after plotting to massacre Christians last year. He fled to safety within walls, then seized by the Porte, later killed as final orders were issued.
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Dee Drhats
Berlin
Ahol- Jabat
Pacha
Salonica
Sahaiea
Tarfisa
Andiven
Pasha Ni Pimele
Waceks
Fulboy
Ant Elere
Vivlisce Wists
Memorials of Charles Grant Chronicled in Indian Service
The Edinburgh observer records high testimonials honoring Charles Grant late of the East India Company. Born into the Highlands, Grant rose through integrity to Parliament and Company leadership, championing Caledonian Canal and Highland improvements. His public life bridged India and Britain, aiding education, infrastructure, and church endowments, leaving a lasting legacy.
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Cigures
Nanges
Carer Sernany
Fdinbuagh
Grant
Devoud
East India Company
Ficia
Cornwallis
Grant Canan
Britain
First India Company
Pitt
Melvig Ata
Board of Control
India
Riring Company
Flax-P
Dod
England
Inverness-shire
Highland Road
Highlands
Charles Grant
Rise and Proves of the General Post Office of Great Britain
A compact historical overview traces early post notices in the Pontiffs era, the growth of royal post houses under Edward IV, and the expansion of a public system. It covers key figures like Richard, Witherings, Prideaux, and Palmer, the creation of posts in Scotland and Ireland, and the development of London offices, mail coaches, and global packet networks leading to the modern General Post Office system.
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Britain
Kilward
Ponts
Edward
Momarch
Richard
Charles 1
Obiany Lirge
Tony
James L
Matthew Esior
Servondon
Charles
Dover
Calais
Paris
Edmond Prideaux
Theublic
Common Council of London
Will
Scotland
Great Britain
Ireland
Ringland
East Indies
Thk
London
England
Fry
Mg Palmer
North America
West
Colonies
Falmouth
Mediterranean
America
Accountant-General
Receiver-General
Myers and Porters
Letter-carriera
Mailde
It & Wife
Twopenny Rost
Debates on Russia France England by Dupin and Pradt
The Journal de Debats recounts M Dupin and Abbe de Pradt discussing England’s mercantile interests and policies toward Russia. It notes Pradt’s view of Russia as a future continental power, the proposal of mass military colonization, and debates on how France and Europe should respond with strength, independence, and enlightened governance.
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Dea
M. Thpin
England
Russia
M. Dupin
Great Britain
Parliairy
France
M. de Pradt
Europe
Rome
Poland
Ndnland
Charset
Ansiur Dupin
Dupin
Andy
Bear arms and bears debate reaches Inner House in Highland lore
In a quirky Highland dispute, Glengarry and Clanranald contest exclusive bear emblems on family coats. Judges note bears differ by arrows and crowns, while a broader debate on heraldic rights continues. Meanwhile Duck Lane hosts Billy the dog rat killer show amid crowds.
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Jesty
Glengarry
Celtic Society
Clanranald
Clanrenal
Sons of Meekness
Edinburgh Literary Gazette
Army reorganizations and deployments across Gibraltar to Jamaica
The report notes units sailing from Gibraltar on November 30 destined for the West Indies, with the 1st division of the 73rd Regiment arriving at Portpatrick and quartered at Bangor. Recruitment efforts target shorter stature, with detachments to embark to Cork for Ireland routes to New South Wales and Newfoundland postings. Admirals and barrack appointments are listed alongside regimental movements, including the 77th arriving at Fermoy for Jamaica, and Dublin stationed Carbineers and various regiments outlined.
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Iy Fa
Gibraltar
Nesemnber
West Indies
Iral Portpatrick
Bangor Pany
Lame
Forbes
Fhames
Cork
Ireland
New South Wales
Duke of Wellington
Kelly
Dragoon Guards
Limerick
A. J. Cochrane
G. C
Bir C. Hamilton
Nor
Newfoundland
Menara Greenwood and Co
S4th
Price
Fermoy
Cove
Jamaica
Cantlebar
Stet
Dublin
Carbineers) Dragoons
10Th Hussars
Bird Coldstream Guards
79Th Highlanders
Rifle Brigade
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Post Office OF Great Britain
Edinburgh
Camden
Thomas Josph
Elizabeth
Eng
And
de Pratt
Secur
Germany
Jr Ant
Oul
Erniy
Ducklane
Billy
Duckle
Titleman
Mitchell
Teft
Montrose
Mavame Catalani
Cer
Morlacchi
M F
Rule Britannia
Yaniewicz
Aru Hiewies
Wixphayes
Whiel
Joseph Hell
Deal
Vermeden Leatt
Badia
TAF Army
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