Lalla Rookh Excerpts and a London Tale Fragment
A literary column presents extracts from Lalla Rookh with rich descriptions of Syria and Palestine, praising imagery of gardens, waters, and Emirs daughter. It follows with brief notes of 19th century incidents in London, including a treason charge against Dr Watson’s wife and a peculiar scene in Barret’s Court Ox ford Street, plus a farewell quatrain about aging and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalla Ronkif
Syria
Eve
Gary
Matizs
Lebanon
Fee
Gay Lins
Alice
Liphayg
Palestine
Bowery
Jordan
Mr. Vore
Tate
Huuris
Elysium
Taleo
Triatot
Mr. Muure
Ledren
Watson
Tower
Mr. Walker
Barret’s Cour
Oxford-street
London
Smith
Messentier
Upper Brook-street
Cane
Gould
Dr. Geeh
Madame de Genlis and Madame de Stael in Paris Retirements
An extended excerpt discusses the rise of female French writers and profiles Madame de Genlis and Madame de Stael. The piece recalls Genlis at the Carmelites, her literary activity, pension from Napoleon, and her influence on education and Letters, contrasting Stael with earlier salons and currents in postrevolutionary France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Louis Xiiv
Thea L Payettes
Sevignes
Caylus
Madame de le Viens
Secur
Mint Demoiselle Scuderia
Madame la Fayette
France
Madame de Genlis
Madame de Stael
Louis the Xivth
Marivaux
Louvets
Leclos
M. de Genlis
Madame the Genlis
Madame de Stas
Madame de Stas d
Madame de Steel
Madame de Stuel
Vrance
Treland
Societe de
Capucines
Carmelites
Aux Carmes
Madame de da Valliere
Bobrepierre
Je. Genlis
Madame de Gholis
Puri
Casemir
Madame de Genesis
Aonte
Buenaparte
Ele
Thad
Hin
Napoleon
Madame de Goolis
Madame de Cientia
Literaire de Societe
Wuonaparte
Cefa
Monte
Madame de Stacl
Genald
Tur
Montinver
Spain
Madame de Genlis and the Cross at Foot of Bed
The narrator recalls Madame de Genlis in a convent setting, detailing her refined tastes and the ornate room she inhabits. A famed Cross blessed by the Pope in Paris sits by her bed, and a rosary worn by Fenelon holds deep devotional value. The aging glare of Genlis contrasts with her vivid mind as visits to Caramelite cloisters continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penius
Madame de Genlis
Paris
Fenelon
Fife
Baron de Grimm
Madame de Chanlis
Montaigne and Montesquieu Visit at La Brede Chateau
The narrator records a morning plan to visit Montaigne and Montesquieu’s birthplaces at Chateau de la Brede near Bordeaux. They tour the estate, observe furnishings, and describe the landscape and rooms as Montesquieu’s visitors and the author’s writing space, noting the arrangement of furniture and the feudal architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronpeaux
Montaizus
Chateau de la Brede
Montesquieu
Montagne
Montesquiet
Minis
Case Warde
Montat Ue
M. Abbie
Todas
Bercranide Montesquieu
Vist
Rede
Taowerk Galleie
Prescot
Furnicare
Ope
Gila
Tibet
Montesquieu’s visit and a Bordeaux snapshot of culture
The passage recalls Montesquieu’s lodgings and a grand Gothic suite, noting inscriptions on walls and a library with his writings. It describes a traveler’s breakfast with an intimate view of Bordeaux’s sciences and belles lettres scene, including an academy, philarmonic society, museums, and schools, yet laments the nominal vigor of arts and literature in Guienne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Montesquieu
Ming
Heman
France
la Brade
de Guaeo
la Brede
Gar. Cobo
England
M. Abriac
Boredeaux
Bordeaux
Academy of Sciences
Belles Lettres
Philarmonic Society
Guienne
Prince Regent creates Baron Culcheater of Cochester
In the London Gazette May 81 817 the Prince Regent graced Charles Abbey of Kiwbroke Sunsea county with the title Baron Culcheater of Cochester Berex. He is described as late Speaker of the House of Commons and the heir of his body. The instrument names the peerage and territorial designation under royal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrewart
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Charles Abbey of
Army Report on 6th Foot Half Yearly Inspection at Londonderry
The 6th Foot displays strong discipline and interior economy during the half yearly inspection on the 23d inst. Major-General Burver commends the corps officers and Lieutenant-Colonel Hill for conducting a well ordered, efficient regiment. Detachments are in good order. Brigadier-General Barner will report on the commander of the forces and the regiment’s efficiency. Also, Doctor Orpen receives a jury award from the Admiralty Court in Dublin for sick and indigent keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S6th Foot
Butner
Burver
Hu Mejesty
Mont
Hill
Aleu
Barner
Orpen
Admiralty Court
Benjamon Bines
Dame Street
Anu Odigent
Abstract of Carn, Grain, Meat and Flour Returns May 24 1817
An abstract records weekly prices and quantities for cattle grain meat and flour as listed in the cry of bb iin. It details allowances and standard weights for wear bye pras and brats. It notes conversions where one stone equals a barrel of oats and other partial measures, reflecting early 19th century market accounting.
Printed notice for Pragpristore address OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR notice from Pragpristore listing address 17 Partin Street and carelessly garbled text. Mentions dates and names such as Mr J. Wares and Miss Loyie with unclear references to committee actions and public notices. The legible elements suggest a routine printed legal or commercial notice with vague dates and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partin Mrate
Otaee
Martie
J. Wares
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Ebou
Hinda
Venen
Yemen
Marrota
al Hoada
Nuitifaat
Ieee
Ike
Yitti
Dove
Lady Morgan's
Geulia
THE
London Gazette
the Army
Carter
Mijor
Mejor
Londonderry
Medina Spreies
Cp de Reve Wah Ltd
Qinea
Harley
Dublin
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