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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 01, 1821
Page
2
A fractured excerpt blends literary gossip with marine curiosities and old sea-night doggerel. It recalls Arctic miseries, a tale of a decoy walrus hunt, a frozen bread anecdote, and a shipboard bear encounter, all framed by a period voice and scattered quotations.
In Leith near the new wet docks Mr Kent from Glasgow demonstrated a water-walking machine. A ten foot triangular frame with iron legs carried air filled tin can paddles and a central saddle, operated by foot motion, proving practicable for short distances amid a cheering crowd.
University intelligence lists names of students awarded preliminary and certificate levels in sciences and classics at Trinity College Dublin. Among those recognized are Wie following gentle men and several others for general assessments, with certificates issued to Oliver Sproule and Charles Irwin among many.
Old master works by Sir Joshua Reynolds drew keen bidding among noted admirers. A book of sketches and thoughts, described as the Tough Nutebook, sold for 1051 after heated bidding. Several stitched leaf books and small plates changed hands to Soane and others, while unfinished pictures and designs attracted collector interest amid fragmented sale details.
A catalog of Sir Joshua Reynolds portraits with prices and buyers, mentioning Mrs. Davitten, Miss Ceavalert, Lord Narrant, and Mr. Danby. Also notes on a mahogany easel and a ship fleet, including the Valparaiso bound frigates Owen Glen dower Andromache Slaney Alacrity and their movements from the River Plate to Cape Horn and Rio de Janeiro.
A London inquest on Mr Harmer was held at the Hat and Shears Weston Street. Evidence detailed the couple's conflict with pistols and a fatal shot. Witness Elannah Studd described overheard quarrel and gunfire while servants and mistress faced possible malice. The jury returned a verdict of death by suicide.
At Southwark Town Hall a coroner’s inquest found the death accidental after a young woman displayed a pistol to friends and family. The alderman ordered her discharged with sureties, while the crowd hissed and police contained the scene. A warning was issued against handling deadly weapons. Medical staff said her recovery was doubtful and she planned to travel to Sheffield with her father-in-law. The report also notes a government saving on gunpowder manufacture revealed in a parliamentary paper.
The Royal Abbey interior is being fitted for the coronation with galleries clad in scarlet and Gothic panels, a raised platform for the king, and a grand throne and state chairs for dukes and guests. A glittering procession route, heraldic entries, and extensive lighting and decorations are described as Westminster prepares in August.
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