Life of Mina by Mina A Short Extract from His Career
General Mina born 1781 in IdOzin Navarre details his Peninsular War exploits. He raises and commands nine infantry regiments and two cavalry, seizing thirteen forts, fourteen thousand prisoners, and vast spoil while funding his forces through frontier customs and local donations. The piece notes his resilience, wounds, and scarce government support, praising his achievements and urging publication follow-ups.
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Jolamey
Mecienrs
Mina
Idozin
Navarre
Valencian
Alicante
Lerida
Cantabrian
Rom
Gavorala
Azores
France
Moncey
Catalonia
Amsterdam Great Canal Investment Surpasses Cherbourg Claim
A 1824 report from Amsterdam lauds the new canal to Nieuw Diep as a vast project linking the port to the Texel Roads. It notes a 50 mile Jongtt length, locks for warships, and tolls around 5 5f for ships of 400 tons. A 44 gun frigate proved passage in rough seas, with plans for towboats and early season access for merchant vessels drawn up to 16 feet draft.
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Great Britain
Europe
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Scotland
Amsterdam
Portamouth
Drc
Nieuw Diep
Bellona
Nieww
Bacal
Christiana
Bernadine
Zyletran
Parmeread
Amstendam
Thia
Hix
Texel
North Sea
Bielder
Nicuw Diep
Exhumed Hamlet Edition Sparks Shakespearean Debate
A rare quarto copy titled The Eragical Historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke, dated 1608, surfaces in Pall Mall buyers hands. Experts suggest 1600 as the likely composition date, noting early university performances and potential editorial edits by publishers shaping the text.
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Mesars
Payne and
Fos
Pall-mall
Thorman Hammer
Aleron
Shaknappara
Hamlet
Prince of
William Shakespeare
Asib
Ellyneune Gervants
London
Cambridge
Oxford
Tandon
N.L
John Trundell
Malone
Shakesphare
Nentatoce
Irish Peerages and Extinctions Since the Union
The article notes Irish peerages renounced or continued in inferior dignity since 1820, listing extinct titles such as Dublin, Tyrawly, Tara, Bulkely, Glenbervie, Milford, Coleraine, and Eardley. Lord Downes created for vacancy, while Bulkeley and others await a new creation. It discusses competition for vacant peerages and the predominance of Irish families in recent choices.
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Ormonde
Farnham
Earldon of
Barrymore
Guelp
Earl of
Dublin
Duke of Kent
Cuff
Tyrawly
Preston
Tara
Bulkely
Viscount Bulkely
Douglas
Glenbervie
Philips
Milford
Hanger
Coleraine
Eardley
Lord Eardley
Benjamin BidomBeld
Sweden
Cambridge Election Warrant to Replace Deceased Member
The Gazette notes that in fifteen days after Saturday January 14 the Speaker will issue his warrant for the election of a Cambridge member to fill the vacancy left by the deceased Mr Cheers. Reports also mention Macready’s recovery from serious illness, with careful observance by church and doctors, though still exhausted and hardly able to move. The paper discusses legal action over a two year old fundraising dispute for Spain’s Patria aid, the Spanish committee, and questions about funds. It states likely amicable progress in disputes surrounding the King's Theatre and notes a Catholic Rent meeting at Dean Street, Soho, with several hundred attendees and minor subscription efforts and unclear total raised.
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Cambridge
Cheers
Macready
London
Spain
Corporation of London
Loveon Parry
Kharg
Loxnon
Dean Nt
Soho
Lon Parks
The Bottle Conjuror Outdone at Namall Village
A traveling conjurer billed as the Emperor of all the Conjurors performed at a village hall to a packed crowd. He fled with door money after the show, with three helpers believed to share the plunder. The act promised exotic Arabian conjurors and feats of sleight of hand and fire, ending with a perilous throat-entrance routine that left the audience in awe and confusion.
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Namall
Lear
Wheltenham
Relix
Jetor
Himneelf
Maley
Benissar
Abdallsh
Mustapha
Suekee
Buckee
Dallah
Abdallah
Benassar
Muley
Rail Road From Limerick To Water Impetus For West
A London Chronicle notice reports a proposed Limerick to Waterford railroad with 18 directors, 300000 pounds capital, 100 shares of 3 pounds each, aiming to connect Irish west exports to Waterford harbor and enhance east west trade, with steam boats and river improvements discussed. A steam vessel plan between Waterford and Carrick provides weekly service and significant subscriptions, plus potential Bristol funding. Also notes a Havanah voyage with quicksilver, copper testing on Samarang, and local churchyard disturbances linked to a corpse watch.
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London
Mr . Chronicle
Limerick
Tipperary
Waterford
Ussie
Ireland
England
Wales
Carrick-on-Suir
Carrick
Themelves
Warraroxn
Adelphi
Bristol
Clonmel, &c
South America News Reports Boliva Defeats Canterac Army
Dispatches from Buenos Aires recount Bolivar's forces defeating Canterac's troops, with Canterac retreating toward Desaquadero as Olaneta gathers forces. Northern actions aim to crush opponents while southern efforts cut resources, as Peru and Buenos Aires mobilize for shifting alliances and anticipated independence negotiations.
Declination of City Representation Invitation by Guild
A deputation from the Guild of Merchants offered Stephen Kin a candidate post to represent the city of Dublin in Parliament. Kin declined, citing arduous duties and the public interest, and requested the Guild convey his thanks and termination of the invitation. A seven member committee was formed to petition Parliament on Catholic claims as the Guild adjourned.
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Frald Tardey
Rin
Duttin
Morsienta
Axeuri
Stephen's
A. B. Kin
Saurin
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Portsmouth Philosophical Society
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