Influence of Women as Moral Guides and Reformers
Mrs Hannah Moore, a prominent writer, argues that women's influence shapes childhood virtue and public morals. She cites historical examples from Plutarch, Rome, Judaism, and Christian history to show how women have guided societies, urged reform, and inspired religious and patriotic efforts across Europe and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Moore
Plutarch
Gaul
Rome
Hortoniia
Judith
Bethulia
France
England
Poland
Prussia
Hungary
Bohemia
Lithuania
Germany
Bavaria
St. Jerome
Micelle
Paulina
Eustochium
Moore
Paris Weather and Ouvrard Arrest Mentioned in Same Brief
The Paris climate is unusually mild and damp with frequent rain and only minimal frost this winter. News notes M. Carrard, Contractor-General of the army of Spain, arrested on Christmas Eve in the Rue de Bac over debts, with debate over prior imprisonments and custody by the gaoler at St Pelagie. Also details royal coronation carriage plans for Louis XVIII’s ceremony, crimson velvet interior, lilies and fleurs de lis embroidery, and gilt bronze emblems to be displayed.
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Paris
France
M. Carrard
Spain
Rue de Bac
First Enstance
M. Cottinat
M. Ouvrard
M. Drouin
M. Ouvrand
M. Moreau
Provident
St. Pelagie
Loxpon PaPen
M. Peicier
Gaiiana- Kis Mesenain
Loss of the American ship Leander near Crookhaven
An account of the 320 ton American ship Leander from Nantucket bound to Liverpool wrecking four miles west of Crookhaven in thick fog. Captain John Fisher and thirteen crew, plus passenger David Moncrief and Captain Clyen, faced surf and rock near a natural basin, with boats saved some goods while villagers and Coghlan aided rescue efforts. Twenty bales of cotton were saved and stored at Crookhaven, but most cargo was lost. one man from Coghlan’s sloop died during maneuvers as the ship broke up after two days of peril and rising seas.
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Cork Mercantile Chronicle
Theg
John Fisher
Nantucket
Liverpool
Crookbavon
Atera
Crookhaven
Crockhaven
Cogblad
Lloyd's Et
Creekhaven
Coghlan
Messrs
Mc Carthy
O'Driscoll
King’s Storce
Mr C
Pico
David Moncrief
Parthshire
Scotand
Clyen
Susannah
Shipwreck near New Orleans praised for crew and hosts
On a river voyage below the city a vessel was condemned as unseaworthy. Captain Fisher saved provisions and then luggage and passengers. Coghlan and Carthy aided all aboard with remarkable kindness, contrary to prior reports of inhospitable locals.
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New Orleans
Fisher
Coghlan
Carthy
Colonel Berkeley and the Berkeley succession dispute
The article recounts the affair between Colonel Berkeley and Miss Mary Cole in Gloucester, the questioned legitimacy of his children, and a Lords Privileges committee ruling. It covers a 1735 marriage at Berkeley, a 1796 subsequent marriage, and 1810 estate bequest to the eldest son, with debates on rightful succession and titles including Berkeley Castle. It notes Earl Berkeley’s death and the likelihood of title transfer to Colonel Berkeley, but signals legal and familial obstacles and a discouraging outlook for the plan.
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Gary Berkeley
Gloucester
Mary Cole
Mr Cole
Miss Cole
London
Karl Barkeley
Berkeley
Viscount Dursley
House of Lords
Gloracestershire
St. Mary’s, Lambeth
Earl
Bia
Colonel Berkeley
Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
Thomas Morton Fitzhdrd
Inge Berkeley
Lambeth
Earl Berkeley
Sale of Motteley books in Paris yields rare Latin Psalter
Readable items include a 1653 Latin Psalter and Henry II era volumes from Atienne 1545 to 1559 plus a 1976 Persian manuscript with 18 miniatures. The Paris sale on Rue Des Bons Roches ends Friday as Elsevirs and other notable works change hands amid a rich, varied catalog. The rest details disturbances from a river flood, stock damage, and government measures in Russia, with emphasis on sugar, salt, hemp, potash, and revenue impacts.
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M. Motteley
Thouvenin
St. Petersburg
William Lenox
Mies Paton
Covent Garden Theatre
George Barnwell
Madame Vestris
London
Ship News From Waterford and Bristol Ports
The brig Perran, Lowther, sailing from this port with wheat and cargo for Southampton, was driven ashore 10 to 12 miles from Swanea. crew saved. The brig Jgeon of Yarmoath, master Jobe Bbtes ebn, from Yarmouth, wrecked on October 6, 48 38 30 6, after taking five men from a wrecked vessel. master and two others drowned. crew survived 15 days on raw beef and salt water, frostbitten. The brig Integrity arrived Liverpool from Jamaica with news of a Jamaica coast affray involving runaway slaves in Trelawney. 40-50 runaways armed, clashes with overseers and militia. several captured or killed. arms left behind. pursuit ongoing.
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Perran
Lowther
Southampton
Swanea
Waterford
Jgeon
Yarmoath
Jobe
Yarmouth
Bristol
Oeteucalnad
Halifax
Hoand
Liverpool
Jamaica
Wednessa
Montego Bay
Trelawney
Trelawhex
Pembroke Mountain
Pembroke
Sushetlagh
Merchants and Nobles Clash Over Power and Prestige
A fragment recounts how Louis XIV’s campaigns strained finances, forcing Prince Eugene to borrow from English merchants who lent five million ducats. The piece contrasts merchant wealth with noble vanity, notes English and German attitudes to commerce, and cites broader debates on class and power through history.
Church Patronage Reform Plans From Arulan Meeting
Proceedings reveal a rousing discussion on church patronage and parish reform. The group calls for establishing patronage systems, nominating directors, and expanding parish funds to support church influence across Scotland, with emphasis on unity and orderly election after vacancies arise.
Cat on voyage home from Riga voyage ends in hold
Captain Davidson of the Crim Aberdeen recalls a cat seized with the flax cargo in Riga. The animal later reappears on the voyage home after near starvation, rescued by the captain. A gentleman notes inflammatory papers and claims Catholics and Protestants live in harmony, denying Orange Lodge influence.
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Davidson
Aberdeen
Riga
Koening
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Crook Haven
Ortrurty
Louis XIV
Italy
Savoy
Pleilmont
Turin
Eugene
Duke of
Tutin
Lord Townsend
Lord Orford
Aleppo
Hey
Gertmany
Therchant
Oltaran
Juba
Cortes
Correio Mercantil
Cadiz
New Spain
Montezuma
Piastres
Edward Durand
Bost
Europe
M. Durand
Price
Incom
P Lane
Feg
Whitstable
Innocent
Xecul
Gabosare
Rinarchy
Inquisition
Ferdlinand
Teltion
Llorente
M. Gallois
C. Betwen
Adi Pie
Torgulmada
Deza
Louisa
Philip IT
Philip
Philip IV
Charles IT
Philip V
Ferdinand VI
Charles
Charles IV
Ferdinand VII
Peninsula
Sicily
Sardinia
Canary Isles
South America
Indies
Arulan
Lyon
Dickson
Scotland
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