Suspension Bridge design by Menai Strait style considered
A detailed historical sketch describes a suspension bridge over a strait with two main spans and four arches on the western side, aiming for full clearance over the water. It weighs about 2016 tons suspended, cables of iron built with cross-braced rods, and a 100 foot roadway height for safety and navigation. The analysis compares suspension versus arched forms, noting cost, construction complexity, and total weight capacities. It cites 1860s-era engineering debates and references to the Menai Strait, with mentions of pyramidal references and the king’s grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenal
Surat
Menai
Roe & B Hipwes
Ating
Pyramids
Ian
Maria Rave
Cates
Orile
Bapyor Perry
England’s Crime and Punishment Reexamined in 19th Century Report
A long historical extract reviews crime, punishment, and prison labour in England. It cites authorities like Sir James Mackintosh and Sir Archibald MacDowall arguing against capital punishment for non-violent crimes, noting reductions in atrocity and executions. The report from State Prison details 466 convicts, including artisans and workers, with prison labor yields and earnings between one and three pence per day, and outlines occupations of inmates and hospital numbers.
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Corvierin
Jastes Mackintostt
Angi
Macdowald
Privard
Ombis
Cobert’ Derridors
Boston
Emigration to Canada Letters Encourage Settlement
An extract from a letter to a Dublin family extols emigrating to Upper Canada. It describes land prices, wages, and orders to move, noting grants of 400 to 680 dollars and large tracts available. York, Upper Canada's capital, is praised as rapidly rising with 2500 inhabitants and weekly newspaper, thriving markets, and government offices.
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Chia Song
Conia
Belog
Mhiohsiid Wera Rio) Wave Bieghodl
Wien
West Ui
Sai
Pittetvons Yl
Bints
Perth
Matty
Ivery
Tin Brothers
Trinity College
Dublin
Althdagh
York
Upper Canada
Persian Ambassador to depart England for Persia
The Persian Ambassador will soon leave England as furniture and china are packed. He plans another visit to France and an extensive continental tour. At Holkam Mr. Coke's seat visitors include the American Minister General Boyd and Harper. The Boston Gazette notes a recovered heirloom diamond in Marlborough House. A reported boa serpent, 60 to 100 feet, seen near Cohasset Rocks returns.
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England
Persia
China
France
Holkam
Coke
Boyd and Harper
United States
Marlborough
Boston’ Gazette
Cohasset Rocks
Assumed Taxes Composition Bill Clarifies A New Plan
A 1929 article outlines an assumed taxes composition bill allowing partial payment for three years with a 5 percent composition on present duties. It details eligibility for those already taxed, rules for increasing establishments, six months notice to discontinue, and discounts for advance payments. Provisions set dates and penalties, with a deadline of October 1, 1929 for entering compositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
P Zereyn
Slavery in the United States andits moral crisis
The piece argues slavery violates divine and civil law and degrades republic, urging gradual emancipation. It cites 1790–1810 slave counts, noting state-by-state distribution and projected abolition in New York and Pennsylvania, warning of a moral gulf if not halted. The tone reflects a reformist, energetic call for universal emancipation and public debate on the method.
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United States
Ladiang
Sey- Bert
Inez
Rhode Island
Nova Carolina
Connecticut
Carolina
New York
Georgia
Pennsyvania
Ohio
Public Functionary at Dresden Confesses to Murder
A Dresden official, once well regarded, has confessed to authorities that he killed his first wife twenty years ago. He was arrested and will face trial. Reports note rapid troop movements in the East with Dutch actions in Palembang and Malacca, and preparations for expeditions near Acheon. The Danish government forbids enlistment for foreign powers, and Poland’s reestablishment anniversary was celebrated in Warsaw on June 30.
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Dresden
Madras
Palambim
Straits of
Bangs
Java
Pérah
Malacca
Quedah
Acheon
Thomas Stamford Raffles
Lurger
Europe
Mt Ip
Kingdom of
Poland
Warsaw
Breach of Promise of Marriage Trial Notes 1815 Court
The report covers a breach of promise case Hooodrandle versus Wam Pylrd, heard by Alderman Woolf and other judges. It details the parties, location Hubert Street Bedford Row, dates around 1812 1815, and jury verdict awarding damages of 1608 with notes on legal reasoning about the promise and its punitive nature.
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Commay
Lonnos
Reargeant
A .Cespeciabie
Bf Marciape
Tinderweld
Biker
Pey
Hubert-¢reet
Bedford-raw, Inc
Bampfyide
England
Malta
Hewick Nan
Migs ‘Handerwell
Hull
Court case on conspiracy to raise wages by craft union
Indictment against about 20 persons in a conspiracy to raise wages through unlawful combinations. The Benevolent Society of Carriers or Trades sought to control journeymen while masking real aims. Secret grand committee enforced strict discipline, penalties, and exclusion of nonmembers, with covert plans to strike and disrupt master tradesmen. Writings and letters showed intent to expand nationwide, suppress competition, and breach trade rules.
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T. William Connell
Guaney
Tad ‘Béon'said Two Years Alnce, By A Society Calling Thaatrives
Duke of Sussex
Mr. Connell
Meinbura
Laneloe Society
Bristol
Codwell
Mir. C
Williams
Reading
Berkshire
Nains
Brown
Connell
Wiifount
Puzzling Irish Notice of Guilty and County Appointments
A fragmented 19th century notice lists names and places across Counties Meath Dublin Cork Wicklow and others, including references to Guilty Abts and a Summer Home in Kildare. It mentions officials, regions, and dates such as Thursday the 20th, with scattered Latin terms and notices from Leinster Ulster and Munster circuits.
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Viselven
County of
Kildare
Kingle
Meath
Tata 'Nurka
Honourabis
Plantecuton
NowTit East
Drogheda
Sider Jo Me
Leni Deaiaie Weluestay
Avanita de Et Atwoigh
Uhemerh
Thureday
Down
Galt
Galveay
Hon
Jose Seal Sa Rowley
Leinster
County of Wicklow
Wickiow
Spur
Waxford
Wexfopg
Waterford
Angest
Water
Tipperary
Clonmel
Kilkenny
Setarhys
Long
Lingtaht
Cura
Fermanagh
Tyreceste
Abs” Delong
Ditford
Mouday
Lunddadéragy
Hindsdath
Justi Fletche Reece
Tiidedi'y
Tri
Chiat Barud
Willam Q'trinty
Chas, Fleetwood
Reg
Upper Biggat
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Pree
Criminat
CODR
Ste
Macisrasty
London
Canada
Riporty
Jengu
Troxnon
Honly
Saal
Heyly
Jim Haley
Hetge
Cortnor
Eousidersfinn
Cour
Tardship
Loritslija
Alderman Woolf
Tartong
Sta. the Gora
Aiverteonon
Edinburgh
Fiour
Balf-quiriéva
James ‘Riodall
P. T
Rbar
Epacias
Baris, Coe
Iada
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