Notes on an Excursion into the South of Furqie 1874
A travelogue fragment describing a voyage from London to Calais by steam boat, then by coach to Paris and Lyons, with vivid observations on Dover port charges, French countryside, wine regions, religious processions at Fete Dieu, and reflections on politics, war, debt, slavery, and leaders from thirty years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
France
Tower Stairs
Old England
Gianta
Dover
Aca
Ita Cluches
London
Tower
Colaia
England
Calais
Mersaveries Royales
Menragarier Royales
Paris
Pari
Bourgogne
Melon
Joigny
Tonnero
Chanceaux
Semarixes
Dijon
Enat
Pleoy
Peace
Reig
Lyoss
Barague
Chambertie
Clon de Fougest
Macon
Peria
Europe
Earth
Pitt
Mr Fox
Westminister
Bonaparte
Maly
Germany
Meypt Ayn
Poland
Russia
Elba
Varna
Waterloo
St. Eldlona
Shoul
Greenland
Vatagonia
Cowper
Peter Pindar
Rise of Missions and Education Abroad in Thirty Years
The text contrasts past absence of Rihla Missionary and other groups with today’s expanding system of about fifty parent institutions and a thousand auxiliaries. It notes funds near half a million sterling and predicts a tenfold growth over the next thirty years in instruction and conversion efforts.
Notable Camden Town Death Attempt Foiled by Servant
A young man named Roper living in a Camden town hoarding house attempted suicide with poison after a dispute over money and gambling debts. A female servant discovered him, medical aid followed, and emetics eventually recovered the poison, identified as arsenic and opium. He remains in a melancholy state with uncertain recovery prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atresta
Golda
Roper
Camdentown
Nottinghamshire
Metropolis
Covent-garden Theatre
Hhe
Shipwreck of the brig Jessie on Prince Edward Island
A Liverpool ship news item recounts the wreck of the brig Jessie 310 tons from Three Rivers to Prince Edward's Island. All 22 aboard perished during a brutal polar winter after reaching a barren Isle of St. Pauls sheltering hut. The master Captain M'Alpine and owner Mr M Kay among the dead. Bodies brought to Prince Edward Island for interment. details scarce due to decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Mary Fort
Pictou
Vneslay
Jessip
M‘alpine
Three Rivers
Prince Edward
Sland
Prince Muward
Jessie
Anna
Hebald
Wil
Beades
Daniel M'Kay
Barbos
Mirainiehi
Prince Kileward's Island
Liverpool Advertiser
Guild of Merchants Meeting on Quarter Day Proceedings
The Guild met at their Hall at one o'clock with the Senior Master presiding. Candidates were proposed for freedom of the Guild including James Bradley and John Armstroop. A motion to post women above the mantle for three months was debated amid concerns about Catholic influence and oath revisions. The meeting adjourned after elections and committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bradley
John Armstroop
Tighe Gregory
Guild
Hutton
Horan
T. Gregory
Helton
Gregory
Guild of Merahanta
Noen
Armatrong
Lamprey
Addison Howe
Bate Lodge
Disby Cook
Joshua Bradley
Coal Committee
Leech Battles and Loves in a Murky Controversy
A sensational piece links leeches to social unrest and hunger, claiming peasants and animals mirror each other’s behavior. It cites a French author and describes leech life in vessels, their battles when crowded, and breeding in reservoirs. The text blends satire with commentary on irish and religious tensions. The note closes with agricultural updates and a duty estimate of 130,000L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Noble
Ieeches
Canibals
Hulletin Des Sciences Technologiques
Grand Jury Commission Dates in Irish Counties
The circuit grand juries for counties Carlow, Louth Monaghan Armagh Down Longford Cavan Fermanagh Tyrone Donegal Londonderry Wicklow Wexford Waterford Kilkenny Limerick Cork Kerry Roscommon Leitrim Sligo Mayo Galway and Connemara announce sworn times and venues across July and August. Notables include judges Moore Pennefather and Jebb with registrars and county clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlow
Norta
Crecurt
Drogheda
County
Louth
Dandalte
Thurulay
Monaghen
Monaghan
Armagh
Torrens
M‘clelland
Torrena
Engis
Down
Tincorr
Longford
Cavan
Fermanagh
Enniskillen
Thraday
Tyrone
Omagh
Wermeaday
Donegal
Lifford
Aml
Delap
Hay
Register
St Ngon
Leinster
County Wicklow
Wicklow
Wenford
Wexford
Waterford
City of Waterford
Ogame
County Qehpersty
Clonmel
Kilkenny
Saine Ny
T Justi
Dohnstyny
John Domville
Thomas Johnston
Eagra
County Clare
Ennis
Limerick
City of Limerick
County Kerry
Tralee
City of Cork
Cork
County Cork
Justice Jebb
Perit Vandeleur
Jas. Lambert
Increase in Land Values Across Districts and Notable Estates
A historic notice reports a marked rise in land values over the past year, highlighting sales at Botstone near Great Dunmow and Shipping Hill Moat Farm near Witham. Several lots from seven at Moat Farm sold for 6380 pounds in total, with only two selling individually and prices varying by land quality and copyhold status. Delays in completion risk a 5 percent charge, while other Edward Harvey estates also sold strongly, indicating buoyant demand and unusual sale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botstone
Great Dunmow
Lath
Plaister House
Abe
Edward Harvey
Black Notley
Chelmsford
Bury Road
London Paper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Furqie
Coaner Real
Micnt Shannon
County Galway
Thuradsy
Binieciek Citas
Quild OF Merchants
Munster
Connaught
Roscommon
Leitrim
Carrick-on-Shannon
Sligo
Mayo
Castlebar
Galway
Angus
Justice the Lion
Justice Burton
Carew Smyth O'Grady
James S. Reeves
Roscornan
Dublin
Oe &c
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