African Journey Reaches Central Congo Region in 19th Century Study
The review traces Major Denham and Clapperton’s 19th century route from Mourzonk to Kouka and Bornou, arguing the Niger lies near the Yaou and that Bornou hosts a sizable sultanate. It notes a Sheik guard army, large slave hoards, markets near Kouka, and a Gulf of geography corrections, with commentary on religion and European impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peragra
Vinci
Cadney
Clapperton
Denham
Poraau
Iteriew
Niger
Mourzonk
Killina
Agades
Lari
Born
Alemeridian
Mourzook
Tsaad
Bornou
Chix Petty
Yaou
Kouka
Calabar
Africa
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Wangara
Wilma
Hisham
Oudney
Great Lake
Nile
Afica
KnuXa
Browne
Syene
Nubia
Amazon
Isa
Jaen
Plata
Borngu
Shameen el Kulini
Bpcara
Boo Khaloom
Tripoli
Marra
Barca
Shuiren el Kalimi
Jentur
Fezzan
Bullan
Anter
Soudan
Shameen
Bernie
Engernou
Community at Micherend near Lanark progress reported
Mr Owen, after collecting subscriptions in London, returns to Micherend near Lanark with funds to begin a new community. Buildings will start immediately and should provide accommodations for part of the population by summer. Inquiries have been made about admission terms from the western side of the water. A fatal accident near Cottage and Kilshectan Shlpe: John Lonergan died after his horse slipped on a slippery road and fell, striking his head. Coroner’s inquest held the next day returned a verdict of accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhagermi
Borneu
Africa
Kouka
Tenal
Mawzouk
Sndf
Bernie
Waid
Engernou
Fizteen
Central Africa
Denham
Pacha
Tripoli
Sheik
Borneo
England
Abyssinia
Sennaar
Tenil
Boracman
Buckhardt
Equator
Europe
Owen
London
Micherend
Lanark
Farat
Kilshectan-Shlpe
John Lonergan
Roghkevan
Casti
Poe Clonind Hrruth
Tf. Fenton
Thorrell
Fenton
Shefeld
Sheffield Friv
Thurrell
Deptford
Pary
Hoppner
Lyon
Manico
Frederick Cathcart
En Dassy
St. Stewararg
Frankfort
William Scott
Kilbranelagh
Leighlin
Ferns
Dominick Edward Blake
Vinceunt Tullamore
Fiinscon
Commission of the Peace
Antrim
Naded Curry
Marlborsog
Warde
Kavanagh
Ricytat
Mysterious disappearance of Mr White explored in London note
A London woman, Mrs White of Regent Street, seeks her husband Mr White after his February departure claiming he would visit Colonel Brevennon for 680 and then proceed to Bishop Auckland. A trail of letters, bank debits, and police notices follow, hinting at a possible violent fate and massive financial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonton
Lee
Westminster
White
Colonel Stevenson
Board of Works
Mr Lee
Messrs Ray and Co
Cheapside
Messis Ray and Co
Messrs Herries
Charing-cross
Mr W
Ray
Liverpool Mail
Huntingdon
Mra White
Swan-with-two-Necks
Lad-lane
William Saunders
Coventry
Saunders
London
Liverpool
Regent Street
Mr White
Weare
Thurtell
Lancashire
R. Birnie
Southampton Row
Camden Town
Henley v Marquis of Whatmeath Court of King's Bench
At Losper January 16 the Attorney General notes Marquis of Salisbury unable to attend and Mr Scarlett agrees to refer to Mr Alderson with a condition to proceed separately if delay arises from the separation deed. A Special Jury is sworn to give the reference amid objections to the Marquis's counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmeath
Last Words and Consolation Letters From John Thurtell
Hertford January 1824 letters from high sheriff and chaplain reveal Thurtell’s penitence, forgiveness, and calm acceptation of death. Residents express grief and draw moral lessons on dignity in calamity as authorities and family receive hopeful comfort amid tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford
John Thurtell
Probert
Hunt
Robert Sutton
County of
Alderman Thurtell
Lakenham
Alderchan Thurtell
Military promotions in the 1924 War Office notices
The War Office announces numerous promotions and appointments across regiments. Cornets, lieutenants, captains, adjutants and quartermasters shift positions by purchase or exchange. Notable changes include 18th Foot, 85th Foot, 64th to 74th regiments, and hospital staff reassignments with resignations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornet
Williams
RJ. Debnam
Ellard
R. H. Milner
John Reed
A. J. Millar
Keayes
A. M. Robinson
Eraigy
Millar
M.carthy
J. Campbell
Bath Co
W. Fenwick
D. Morrison
A. Beverhoudt
Morrison
J. Marshall
1St Foot
Richardson
H. Ellard
13Th Pooh
Debnam
C. A. Young
Foot
I. G. Marshall
91St Co
R. W. Richardson
Nay Foot
Marshall
John Makenzie
Rifle Brigade
Brz Vx
R. Hail
Royal Veteran Battalion
P Hospitat
Starr
W. M.christie
Christie
T. Murray
Vite Wyllie
C. Butler
Murder inquest hears Lay named murderer in Kildare
A Kildare inquest found John Lay guilty of wilful murder in the death of John Fitzgerald. Lay, who claimed to be the son in law, entered the house at Dunmurry and fatally wounded Fitzgerald after a night of apparent cordiality. Witnesses described Lay's violent act and escape as the family recounted the events. Additional inquests reported a drowned unknown woman at Charlemont Bridge and a man found dead in a ditch near Balbriggan, with questions raised about possible causes and missing surgical evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kildare
John Witzgerald
John Lay
Dunmurry
Witners
Catherine
Manchester
Lorbes
Lay
Kitty
Elizabet
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Daugher
Naag
White
Te Kat India Service
Lancashire
R6th
Dublin
John Fitzgerald
Grand Canal
Charlemont Bridge
Fatt Murray
Teynell
Balbriggan
Moore
Wharaday
Blackburne
Rathkeale
Edmond Whelan
Ballyallinan
Thig County
Lim
Caéron
Blackhurne
Ituthin
Denbighshire
Chulon
Pvighbourland
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Interior OF Africa
Mr. White
Court OF King's Bench
Losper
John Thurtel I
Devon
Norwich Mercury
F. W. Franklin
Tax CO. Kildare
Duran
Albee
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