Ploughing Match At Comber Hosts Loyal Society Dinner
The second Nonual Ploughing Match was held on a field near Comber owned by Mr An pany, with 28 candidates. Judges praised the execution, followed by a 67-person dinner at the new Comber Inn, chaired by Jarvis Andrews. Toasts saluted the Marquis of Londonderry, the Marchioness, Lord Castlereagh, and the House of Stewart, as premiums were awarded to winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpany
Comber
Thomas Osborne
Killinghy
John Trotter
Dundonald
William M Kibbie
Saintfield
Newtownards
John Barry
Jarvis Andrews
Cassidy
Birch
Ireland
Charman
Bin
Vapno Londonderry
Robert Porter
Ballyrussel
John “M‘canee
Jamean Anderson
Tomas Gracey
Ballymalady
James Ferguson
Ballymmgreehao
James Fergen
Aiken Ralph
Comr
Robt. Stewart
Robert Parse
Brauniel
County Down
Agricultural Societies of Ireland
Sunday Schools
Ieland
Newtownards and Comber
Canala and
Calliptics
Mining Company of Ireland
Robert Bradshaw
de Mov
Bradebaw
Notu
Lindany
Belfast
Admirals at Crystenanast Earl and Coun a Roden
The Earl and Countryside Roden voyage with the Dowager Lady seta and Sir John Forbes, Colutie Mos and the Misses fcel attend a social gathering at Crystenanast.
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Crystenanast
Earl and Coun
A Roden
Earl ON
Lady Seta
John Forbes
Colutie Mos
Che Misses Fcel
Vaccination concerns from Dr Gregory in 1825 letter
London doctor heads Vaccine and Small Pox Hospitals explains vaccination effects on the body. He notes variability in cicatrices and local reactions, critiques public papers, and urges data on scar size and shape to gauge protection. The letter, published in Newcastle Courant, aims to improve safety from vaccination.
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Gregory
London
Alderson
Newcastle
Newcastle Courant
George Gregory
Custom Officers to Oversee Bonded Goods in Clyde Ports
From April fifth, customs officers in Clyde ports will collect all duties on articles taken out of bond for home consumption. The change promises relief to merchants and revenue staff, speeding bonding and duty payments while reducing costs and delays in exporting goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Usta
Charles X
England
France
Berlin
Kingland
Taz Monkzun
Evenine Parka
Jamaica
Primrose
Sierra Leone
Foote
Hayne
Waterloo Bridge
London
Killingworth
Newcastle
upon-Tyne
Liverpool and Manchester Railway
James Walker
Linehouse
British forces in Rangoon report heavy Burmese losses
Despatches from Brigadier General Campbell detail the July action near Rangoon. Many Burmese chiefs were killed, locals fled, and a 70,000 strong force under the Prince of Sarrawaddy was expected. Campbell notes villages were evacuated, kindness and mercy may win local support, and the expedition concluded with mixed results but hopeful effects. Com. Grant of the Liffey dies at Prince of Wales Island. Rangoon area inundated. provisions scarce. future moves by land expected in October or November.
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Bombay
Tember
Calcutta
Sir Archibald Campbell
Rangoon
Haveeen
Geoace Swinton
S&c. &c. &c. Reat Wituran
Soomba Woonghee
Woondock
Clase
Sarrawaddy
Ketloe
Puzendown Creek
Vilages
Europe
A. Cambell
Madras
Armmerapoora
Ava
Grant
Prince of Wales's Island
calcuTtra
Earl Kelly
Slydery
Fort William
Asia Felix
Edward Strettel
Abgaris
Ernand
Robarts
Hushing
Umrapoora
Despatch on Rangoon Campaign Action at Syriam Pagoda
Brigadier General A Camington reports from Rangoon on August 5 that 200 European and equal native troops under Acting Brigadier Smelt landed at Syriam, overran the Pagoda defenses, captured four artillery pieces, and destroyed powder and gunpowder. Lieutenant Colonel Kelly later took over, with 300 defenders at Pagoda fleeing as the ascent began. Navy officers Marryat and crew supplied prompt support.
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Syriam
Pegue
Syrian
Smelt
Pagoda
Penang
Jessie
Marryat
Larne
Tuext
Kelly
Madras
His Majesty’s Navy
A. Camingtx
Rangoon
By- Hain
Bombay
Gru
Swinton
Provincial intelligence and local crime reports in Mullingar
Castledaly schoolmaster John Burke and five men from Killigenhan and nearby towns were committed to Mullingar goal by Richard Handcock junior on charges of assembling armed in white shirts on the night of January 3 and attacking James Connolly’s house near Athlone. further notes recount a theft at Emo, repairs to the Royal Canal breach near Black Water, a Mallow magistrates meeting about Quartertown Mills fire, a Bilban murder suspect identified in the new County Jail, and the London Gazette announcing royal diplomatic appointments to France.
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John Burke
Castledaly
Terence Gallagher
Name Place
Ian Seery
Martin Connaughten
Killigenhan
James Mara
Knockanea
Michael Hynds
Boggagh
Mathias Mahon
Bayliconnor
Richard Handcock
Jun
Mullingar
James
Connolly
Auginavoneen
Athlone
County Westmeath
Trench
Cingort Park
Roscrea
Magan
Emo
Black Water
Bornina
Quantentowm
Mallow
Quartertown
Croker
Southern
Patrick
Crozier Molony
Daniel Connell
Bilban
Michael Connell
Limerick
London
Duke of Northumberland
France
Frederick Lamb
Army Prize Money Settlement and Irish Troop Movements
The Lords of the Treasury have finalised the Deccan prize distribution with a liberal favorable ruling for the captors. Delays arose due to evidence from India, but instructions will soon go to India for immediate prize distribution. Regimental movements include 25th from Ennis to Athlone, 73rd from Athlone to Dublin, and 78th Highlanders from Dublin to Ennis. About fifteen regiments expected to depart Ireland for India, with replacements by English militia. Zephyr voyage denied. Recruiting in Ireland proceeds actively, with 4,009 men already raised in the central district.
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Treasury
Blane
East India Company
India
Ennis
Athlone
Dublin
Highlanders
Ireland
Wilitia
Zephyr
Portsmouth
Cork
Royal Scot
Chatham
London Star
Corfu
Cephalonia
Gos
Court of Chancery remarks on corporate charters and law
A historical Court of Chancery session discusses the authority to grant or deny charters to coal companies and the role of legislative wisdom. The judge notes no intention to conclude whether the company’s charter was lawful, emphasizing deference to future legislative action rather than immediate post fast law changes.
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Red Atea
Surgeons' Hall Examinations List of New Diplomates
Extract from Royal College of Surgeons minutes listing gentlemen who presented certificates and were admitted to practice in anatomy surgery aud medicine. Names span Scotland England Ireland and abroad with regions and towns noted. signed by Scott, Clerk.
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Martin
Royal College of
Murayshira
William Laurie
Dumfriesshire
Joseph Henderson
Fifeshire
James Storrer
John Gordon Fraser Devp
John M‘kenna
Aberdeenshire
James Booth
Montrose
George Drummond
Perthshire
John Reid
Peebles-shire
England
John Whatley
Berkshire
Edward Wilkinson
Cwmberlandshieg
James Mackness
Northamoptonshiry Robt
Jas
Nicholl Streeton
Worcestershire
John Templeman Maule
Kent
Ireland
Peter Bmithwick
Tipperary
Robert Foley
George Napier Balderston
Jamaica
Scott
Murder at No 4 Lascelles Court St Giles England
A pavior Joseph Catca was killed by his wife after a quarrel over hall pence. He struck her and she grabbed a broom, inflicting a fatal blow to his head that fractured the skull. Neighbours summoned aid. surgeons attended but he died. The wife confessed and was taken to the watchhouse as an inquest was planned. London Chronicle report notes subsequent legal notices and other items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meapenin St. Gites
Joseph Catca
Hardman
Wright
Beadle
Forseman
Ireland
Furzman
Mittborough Street
London Chronicle
Stockholm
Benjamin Bloomfield
Scotland
Limerick Chronicle
Benjamin
Fife
Nya
Edinburgh Mercury
House of Camons
Treasury Chambers
United K
Biliaio
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Vertown
Ueer Parming Society
Fast Indies
George Swintoy
Government
Secret and Political Department
Provincial Intelligence
the Army
Court OF Chancery
Lowvox, Tuonenjy
Surgeons’ Hall
Edinburgh
Austria
Omcs Porluimen
Lerb ‘Bly
Leng
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