Monstrous Anaconda in East Indies Feeds on Prey in Trees
An English observer recounts sighting a colossal anaconda in Ceylon that dwelt among tall trees. The serpent, said to prey on travellers, kills by coiling around and crushing, then swallowing victims whole after a prolonged struggle. The account describes the creature’s size, colors, and ferocity, including an attack on a tiger and final disposal of the carcass.
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East Indies
Ceylon
Nat
Isona
Thane
Mon Reifer
Efe
Turko Tunis uprising and relief at Goulette
Turkish forces 3000 seized Tunis and the citadel, deposing Mohammud Bashan and Bey Sedi Assen. Deli Ali was toppled after a revolt plan failed. Rebels plundered Kaya and ships, then fled as the Euphrates English frigate arrived. Lord Bishop of Ossory to Kilkenny reports diocesan improvements.
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Tunis
Gaspa
Mohammud Bashan
Bey Sedi
Assen
Bedi
Mustapha
Mohammud
Semain Bey
Barda
Sedi
Somain Bey
Bashan
Sedi Assen
Deli-Ali
Bushaw
Goulette
Delr-Ali
Levant
Constantinople
Fragmentary note hints at a Colford sale and contract terms
A garbled text fragment mentions Colford and Hathe with references to a sale, contract terms, and a distant time frame. The exact events and participants are unclear, but it alludes to a transaction and pricing per stone in a prior period.
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Colford
Imich
London Morning Updates on Sheridan and Royal Affairs
A London morning report describes the near death of Mr Sheridan with his wife and son nearby, notes a possible Paris rumor about Mrs Jor tan Gah, and lists a Privy Council meeting attended by top officials including Canterbury’s Archbishop. It records appointments and swearing in, noting the Marquis of Hertford becoming Lord Lieutenant of Warwick.
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Ossoy
Kilkenny
Ennisway
England
J.C Cuawen
Reg. M. Py
Carlisle
Great Britain
Mr. C
Leeds
Nur
Sheridan
Charles T
Cape of Good Hope
Swnett
Ateier
London
Paris
Jor Tan Gah
Canterbury
Dha Yord Presid
Admiralty
Contoehain Chimcellor
Duchy of Lancaster
Henry Russell
Marquis of Hertford
House of Lords June 99 Less Patent For Working Flow
In the Lords the Fe Bill faced opposition on public grounds with claims it infringed George I era patent obligations. Debates cited limited special retention of the specification and questioned usefulness. The motion to read the bill this day week failed as the division tied four to four.
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Earl of Lauderdale
Lord RepripaLe
Earl Staxucre
Earl Stanhope
Lord Sidmouth
Keprspare
Claremont Estate
Hertford College
Meeting of Creditors at Royal Exchange Dublin
At the Royal Exchange Dublin at two o clock this day creditors meet to prove debts and choose assignees. Names include Charles OBeirne County Leitrim Edmund Money agent Bryan OBeirne County Longford and others with final and partial examinations listed.
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Royal Exchange
Dublin
Charles O'Beirne
Leisrim
Ldmond Money
Bryan O'Beirne
County Longford
Edmund Money Ageot
T. & D.gan
William 3. Moore
John Hudson
William 7. Moore
J. Dowling
William Ramsey
County Tyrone
Joe Boom
William Cochran
Newry
George Ogle
James M'‘Donnell
County Down
Jem Hughes
Dublin Bar High Water Morning Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe high water at a Dublin bar and a dispatch from the English mail with a 58 minute time stamp. It mentions quarter loaf prices and printing details for the proprietor at an address on Parliament Street.
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Dublin
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Privy Council
Guadaloupe
Sir.j. Leith
Matouba
James
Petersburg
Monmouth
Kid
House OF Lords
Nox
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