Hayti in the wake of the French Revolution
The article surveys the Kingdom of Hayti and its impact on race, education, and governance. It notes Haiti as a moral and political benchmark, detailing its educated populace, disciplined army, and robust trade, including last year’s coffee exports from Cape mry, while contrasting with Jeffersonian views on Negro inferiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dondogo
Annach Aa
Manind
Ithout
St. Dovige
Kingdom of
Hayti
Howe
Jefferson
Nagroes
Cape Mry
Gas from turf shows new illumination method
A Dutch teacher at Amsterdam, M. Coningh, introduces a simple apparatus to extract inflammable vapor from turf for illumination. Tested in May before a Royal Institution committee and the North Wallasea Antwerp governor, the device reportedly yields brighter light than London designs and could aid coal lighting pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Coningh
Amsterdam
Royal Instition of Sciences
North
Wallasd
Antwerp
London
Holland
Panorama
Savings Banks expanding across English counties
The Doncaster paper notes rapid growth of savings banks in England with one opening in Hull the previous Saturday attracting about 200 subscribers in two days. Similar banks are planned at Peterborough and Nottingham, reflecting strong public interest and expected benefits from improved poor relief and commerce security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloost
England
Doncaster
Hull
Peterborough
Nottingham
Lem
Trial in Sessions Court Over Forged Receipt Case
The Lord Mayor and aldermen presided as William Richardson faced an indictment for forging an acquittance to defraud Cork Street Fever Hospital. Acquitted but held on bail for a further indictment, several other trials followed as the City Prisoners influx rose to 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth
Fleming and Janes
William Richardson
Cork-street
M‘nally
Finlay
North
Pringner
Mumber
Fingle
Court of Error and New Hotel Opening Report
Court proceedings continued with Judge Baron Smith delivering a full day of judgment in Tao King v Walter O Grady. Moratson's New Hotel and Tantra opened in Dublin with lavish accommodations and public reception spaces praised for elegance and practicality. A local burglary at Fagan's warehouse led to the arrest of Patrick Lynch and Daniel Downey, with Thomas Quigley also noted in suspicious circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tao King
Walter O' Grady
Moratson
Mare Titan
Dublin
Fagan
Bridge-street
Calleo’s
Musling
Miserable Prisoners Aid Society Response in Dublin Jail
A letter from a reader laments neglect of inmates at Dublin’s prisons. It notes a newly formed committee aiding the destitute and recounts three debtors discharged by King’s Bench Judge Mayne after relief from the society. The writer highlights hunger and lack of funds, urging continued support for the inmates and the committee’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Marhamnos
Dublin
Ife
Thia
King’s Bench
Mayne
Debjure
Oshorus
Brighton
Mysterious death near Kilkenny and multiple crimes reported
Provincial Intelligence reports a mystery after a poal-chaise driver is found dead with wounds near Ly Rath, body later moved to another county. Other items describe burglaries in Enniscorthy and Cabirenda, a Cashel meeting over the Insurrection Act, a drowning boat accident at O’Brien’s Bridge, and a Newry robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilkenny
Remery
Dlri
Gowran
Lyrath
Bat
Binad
Kilheany
WexFond
Aome
Laurence Furlong
Enniscorthy
Chater and Livermore
London
Condigu
Ferrard Beraki
Ennis
Cabirenda
D. A. England
Eng
Ennis Chronicle
Cionmel
Cashel
Nemotial
Cater
Clonmel Herald
LimeRicx
Hilliloe
O'Brien
Shannon
Fife
O'Mrnep
Uade
Limerick
Newnan
Minx Quinn
Flyb-Shreet
Chong
Aleep
Newry Telegraph
Notable Visits and Gossip Stir Paris Circles
The Honourable and Reverend Mr Tiimot visits with the Marquess of Dowsetifan at Hills boronost. Lord Chiefs and others arrive at Hilton's Hotel in Backvillestreet. Marquis and Marchioness of 81100 visit the Earl and Countess of Draant. Major Vengxaen M P and Col ODRLL M P prepare for parliamentary duty in London. A European noblewoman's anecdote from Paris ends with a police rescue after a prolonged confinement of a young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiimot
Paris
Europe
Vane
Lona
Window Tax Deputation to Mr Shaw Seeks Repeal
Deputies waited on Mr Shaw on Wednesday with a petition to the House of Commons requesting repeal of the Window Tax. Shaw listened for over an hour, pledged to be guided by constituents, and promised an unconditional repeal and an early full debate after weighing arguments from Sir Jol Newport and Mr Pluxket. Several deputation members spoke, their sentiments already public.
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Shaw
House of Commons
Pluxket
London Dispatches Hint Parliament Probe Soon
A London paper reports ministers have received Rome dispatches likely to occupy Parliament early in the Session. A recent death may remove an obstacle, but obstacles remain. Selkirk arrives New York en route to Montreal. A pretender using General De Jonge's name misleads southern merchants. A Naples article notes the Duke of Fitz-James asked to fund Pozzallo fortress in Sicily but was refused. Wednesday Darley elected Agent to the Commissioners of Wide Streets, and settled half of Lyster's salary for his family. Ballintyre robbery near Dublin ends with Malony defending home. Edward Jarold arrested next day. Dutch Captain Vannout may reach the South Sea via Lindson’s Straits. The Paste Eterna voyage from Japan reports latitudes near 84 degrees, then sails west of Seutinasl and Ireland before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Selkirk
New York
Montreal
Desort
America
de Jonge
Naples
Duke of
Fitz-James
Stuart
Pozzallo
Sicily
Darley
M. A. Lyster
Lyster
Matrick Malony
Ballintyre
Dublin
Ma Tony
Matony
Edward Jarold
Stillorgan
Tully
Malony
Kilmaintwin
Vannout
South Sea
Lindson
Eterna
David Melguer
Japan
Spitzbergen
Keenland
Seutinasl
Ireland
Opurte
Market Notes on Wheat Flour and Grain Prices
Irish and Cork markets report dull to steady grain demand with weather affecting supply. Wheat scarce, oats and barley variable, flour prices down in earlier sales, and whiskey, beef, and butter values noted across regional exchanges in January.
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Dyaits
Osta Ag Ag
Ito
Ysbond
Chad
Sligo
Clonmel
Jay
Bere
Cork
Coontat
Liverpool
Bryans
Poland
Cheap gas lighting from Kelso inventor
Mr Muir of Kelso devised a simple gas apparatus that powers ten burners brighter than the largest candle. It lights his shop and workshop at a low cost of about three pence per night. Wax cloth bags inflated with gas moveable for candles.
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Muir
Kelso
Obscure notices from Cork Meath deaths and births
Fragmentary obituary and family notices list several deaths and memorials across Cork and Meath. Entries mention Miss Susanna Deveuiab aged 20, Mr. Wai Shea, Thomas Boys, and the Right Hon. Walatugbaa among others, with varied date clues and residence references in Capel Street, Dorvel Street, Jubo Street, and North Frederick Street.
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Mev
Clark
Keelen-street
Dorvel-street
Susanna Deveuiab
Pwaying
Jubo-street
Cork
Wai. Shea
Frederick-street
Thomas Boys
Veruerose Fries, 4 Old Windsor, On Friday, Ily
Tomemled
Fragmentary London News Conversation with Andrew and Pate
In a muddled Scottish tone a gardener and Andrew discuss London news and Parliament. They recount Morris’s alleged robbery and a local inquiry, with jokes on Scotland and the north of England. The dialogue weaves between gossip, country life, and imagined grand events.
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Kinadoar
Sessions Court
Court OF Error
Provincial Intelligence
Peacock Lane Asylum
South Gate
Rome
Ie Winkerd
Ikrths
Ql College-Green
Jobo Hickoon
Dauphter
Hee Fathers
Onwanitferows
Tly Hine
Diana Vienon
Coustine
Tapancuire
Andrew Patasenvics
Osnaldistonr
Kimiman
Andrew
Mosnairr Saellet
Borougly
Scotland
Inganry
Aland
Kirkcaldy
Jones
London News
Pat
Macready
Morris
Pate
Dei
Kinrick
Lannun
Gomerila
Sont
Northumberland
Ingiewood
Chileld
Sally
Riaally
Flanders
Jim
Loanon
St James's Palace
Aweel
Marnis
Andresy
Gard
Aye Campbell
Bae
Ec Bess
Arazyll
MacCallunmmore
Campbell
Jobin
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