Increase of Crime and Perjury Echoes Reform Calls
The piece argues rising crime, especially perjury, amid elections and alcohol issues. It cites a letter urging Parliament to curb bribery, remove forty shilling freeholders, and raise franchise standards. Scotland’s franchise is praised as more limited but freer, suggesting reforms to England and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Intond
House of Commies
Kiedloun
Rpecitia
House of Cummons
Bird
Lopex
Pearys
Scotland
Earthquake Rumors Reach Sicily Messina Damage Report
A Palermo letter describes aftershocks and heavy weather striking Sicily. It notes churches toppled and villages damaged, with ships in port affected. The missive mentions Messina and Naples, and hints at ongoing inquiries into the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Mesxiva
Palermo
Jay Sabine
Aly
Messina
Naples
Ingie
Gas Lighting and Safety in 19th Century Coal Gas Use
Edinburgh Correspondent outlines coal gas advantages over candles including steadier light, reduced risk of sparks, and potential cost savings. It notes quantities produced from coal, mentions safety measures to prevent explosions, and reports Dublin lighting debates with governmental funding and public revenue implications.
Dublin Gas Lighting Proposal Sparks Public Board Debate
The article argues that a Dublin gas light system at four to six carillons daily would save households about 220,000 annually while cutting local taxes by 72,000. It notes potential citywide revenue from coal and liquor products and claims Breeman's Journal fought the plan as unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Uae
Sal
Cate
Aix
Grente
London
Cockepur Barnes
Ponod
Liverpool
Edinburgh
Dublin
Freeman's Journal
Aida
Einstead
Lima
Breeman's
French political unrest and election law rejection reported
France faced continued turmoil as the Chamber of Peers rejected the Election Law, with petitions reaching nine hundred for reform. Reports note disturbances in Paris and a new National Guard organization in preparation. A Persian ambassador departure and royal diplomacy are also cited amid the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal de Poris
Nisoies
E Nigmest
Paterueim
Lovta
Heeak
Paris
Chamber OF Peers
Mancu
Marquin d’Annagoy
Baron Duantrox
Manaicg Matasac
Lemanrcien
Rogero
Duke de Conrantano
Eould
Chambera
Chamber OF Deputies
Mancy
Raven Camuann
M. Laixe
Commercial article on Dutch navigation and European trade notice
The document cites a notice from the Directors of Commerce and Navigators of the Levant and Mediterranean, aided by Cadiz counsel, about ports and import restrictions. It reports the Netherlands allowing free navigation along its waters, with tolls abolished at Cologne Mentz and Mankela. It notes British competition in cotton fabrics for the American market and details a fire incident at Kennels in London with casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levant
Mediterranean
Han Bee
Cadiz
Rirure
de Habrabal
Uoder
Daly
Netherlands
Lis
Cologne
Mentz
Mankela
South American Abrails and Spanish Silver Escape
A San/ fragmentary report claims Leffers from Mexico dated December 29 details orders to remit funds from provinces amid hunger. It notes silver species aboard the Syétite frigate evading Spanish efforts, with most proceeds intended for the British Government. Mention is made of Dir Winson of the City of London negotiating with Spain to supply action for the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Apa
DUCA
Walt
Ada Kupprerston
Tiddigants
Vera Crag
Very.Crus
England
Mis
Dir
Winson
City of London
Public Dinner Honors General Jackson in New York
United States dispatches report Senate sanction of the Florida treaty while the House rejects repeal of the United States Book charter. A public dinner at Tammany Hall honors General Jackson with speeches, grand decorations, and toasts praising his leadership and the national cause, reflecting strong pro Jackson sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A House
United States
General Jackson
New York
Floridas
Jackson
Incheon
Yran
Tammany Hall
Jonethan Thompson
Frederick Jenkine
Goor
Buckmaster
Robert Bogardus
Gordon
Browmford
John Bwartons
Esquires
Peter B. Porter
Commodore Evans
Col. Hovsa
Washington, TA
Ukea Church
Gore
Andrew Jackson
South
Mississippi
Modera
Kentucky
Tennessee
New Orleans
Fovels
Bank of Caighead and Moore in Memorial to Congress
Fragmented OCR text references Willam Davies Thomas Moore and Marthewack. Mentions a memorial to Congress and a bank in a historic context. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thonas Moore
Marthewack
Congress
Moore
Fragmented OCR Confession Reveals Longwood Escape Narrative
A garbled OCR passage recounts an escape attempt and subsequent capture involving Sir Hudson Lowe and a Longwood prisoner. It describes negotiations over seals, a reluctant governor, and reflection on events leading to transportation and imprisonment at St Helena. The text promises continuation of the prisoner’s memoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louny Lal Chaibe
Bonaparte
Longwood
Hodson
Fudl
Hudeon Lowe
Neuship
Hudson Lowe
St. Helos
County of Donegal Assizes Grand Jury and Guilty Verdicts
The Donegal Assizes opened at Lifford with sworn Grand Jurors led by E M Pakenham and Sir J Galbraith. William Maginnis was found guilty of murder at Glenagannon bridge after a long trial, with a death sentence. A French dancing-master Bleatie Bartuve was convicted of rape of a nine year old girl and sentenced to hanging. Grand jurors and sheriffs filed representations against the repeal of the fundamental law of the constitution in support of Roman Catholic rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County OF Donegal
Sergeant Joy
Lifford
E. M. Pakenham
Thomas Brooke
Sir J. Galbraith
Bart
James Sinclair
George Young
Wiliam Stewart
Richard J. Nesbitt
J. J. Burgoyne
Murray Babbington
Joseph Jonnaton
Sohn Cochran
Robert Montgomery
J. Stewart
Hart
W. Gipbert
Robert Harvey
Francis Macafield
H. Head
Samuel Delap
Wo. Wray
Trudram Corey
Thomas Atkinson
Ralph Young
Reg
Theo
Vo Biw Lig
Bleatie Bartuve
Donegal
Roman Catholica
Vis
Sherif
E.M. Packenbam
Foreman
Sedior
Jeune Stewart
Esquires
James Galbraith
Baronet
Orauie Olphert
William Stewart
Harwhead
Eequires
John James Burgoynoe
William Wray
Murray Babington
Tristram Uovey
Thomas Jobe Atkinson
Jobe Cochran
Halph Young
Gambling house raid in College Street division
On Saturday around noon two men loitering near a reputed gambling house were challenged by Read Division Chief Purrell and College Street Chief Masoing. Police entered, found a trap door to a cellar, and seized a round table lamp dice and other apparatus used for hazard. About thirty patrons fled, with other items carried away to College Street. Officials plan to prosecute proprietors for publicly dangerous activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purrell
Read Divinon
Masoing
College-street Division
Tearple-lane
Waibey
Manning
Campbell
Huying
Lilo Cistidy
Peregue
Marriages and a Death Notice from a London Gazette
The item records multiple marriages in Caledon and environs including Mise Lacan Wirxis to Joan Sarvia, Mins Janz Gutpraar to Jaskes Gountasr, and Sanse to Givan Luomesox. It also reports the death of Mrs Clementina C. Doxon of Ava fair lily, describing her pious life and serene passing with biblical verses quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captein Founssz
Montegue-place
Russell-square
London
J. Aten
Caledon
Mise Lacan Wirxis
Witotan Wrogin
Kor
Joan Sarvia
Clara Cunty
Fermanagh
J. Actey
E. Joxus
Druimhilelery
Thomas Haxvs
Dorset-street
Dloom
Christian Martyr
Cusmentina C. Doxon
Ava Fair Lily
Clementina
Redeemer
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Mdnittay
Seton
Ronan
Totacca
DuiPantor
France
Paxs
Chamber
Commerclil
Amster
Kinnesid
Riel Muarne
Faye
Iessoesy
Newlert
Scone
Neytler
America
Spain
Senate
Bank of Caighead
Willam Davies
Acombant Geopetal
Bank OF England
House of Communs
TARA
ONO
Tdedon
Pete
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