Cultivation of flax and its market challenges
The text argues Ireland must modernize flax cultivation to compete with Holland. It cites soil, seed steeping, and fibre color variations caused by improper steeping and handling. It urges reform by farming societies and better cleaning, packing, and standardized markets to restore confidence, boost linseed oil, and revive linen trade with England and Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besnard
Holland
Ireland
Europe
Iolland
Bander
Kew
England
Besnerd
Fiat
State of the Poor in China and Anecdotes of Conti
A dense survey discusses pauperism in China, detailing blind and leprous beggars, measures by Canton traders and temple funds, and the contrast with Macao Christians. it then recounts eccentric Prince de Conti’s imprisonment in Marseilles, his odd demeanor, and humorous episodes observed by fellow prisoners.
Linen trade warning over Irish exports and flax restrictions
The article warns that without measures to regulate flax and linen exports Ireland risks losing a vital trade. It cites 1824 export figures for Irish and British linens and predicts foreigners capturing early opportunities in expanding markets, risking Irish merchants’ future ascendancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ireland
South America
Frightened Prince Da Conti in Disguise on Terrace
An account recalls the encounter with Prince da Conti in a comical robe and night-cap on a terrace, telescope raised to seek the procession. He is amused by guards and sentries as he is later expelled from France, ending life in Barcelona in 1814 at age 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontlevis
Dende
Prince da Conti
Gens D’armes
France
Barcelona
Dublin
St. Kevin's
Trish
Waa
Carlisle Journal
Brussels
Chester
Ays
Coutts
Europe
di City
Price
Euerton
Mra Coutts
St. Asaph
W. ¥. Wynn
Eaton House
Earl Grosvest
Gummow
Fors
Essex Mercury
Satford Cooke
R. H. Kelham
Chelmsford
Courtenay
Great Britain
Prince Regent
Douglas
Chiloe
Paria Museum
Ruben
William Allison
The Army officer Farrier and the Scotish Brigade tale
The article recounts Major General Hay Ferriar's military career from cadet in 1703 to major general in 1802, detailing service in General Marjoribank's Regiment, resignations after Dutch oath pressure, half pay, and later commands in Gibraltar and Dumbarton. It also notes recruitment updates for the 97th and 69th regiments, plus mixed 18th century public notices and local remarks on burial bills and Catholic-Protestant interment tensions in Youghal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Ferriar
Marjoribank
Holland
John Stewart
Lord Grantham
Conway
Edinburgh Castle
Dunbar Camp
Hilson Barracks
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Ferrier
England
Kidinburgh
Dumbarton Castle
Letter to the Editor on a Jamaica link publication
A reader protests a Jamaica newspaper clipping of Mr Kissop's letter dated November 24 being published by the Courier on the 24th. The writer alleges the piece is a fabrication, says an author cannot be identified, and urges editors in town and rural papers to print a correction or retraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gdatton-Street
Burkeeeyy
Kissop
Jamaica
Antil
Huskisson
Also Mentioned on This Page
State OF the Poor
China
Malacca
Morrison
Canton
Macao
India
Africa
Timor
Prince DE Conti
Notre Dame de la Garde
Marseilles
Antony Philip D'Oleans
Duc de Monpensier
Paris
Duke of Orleans
Princa de Conti
Ife
Nisaselflo Ue
Ifo
Ulis
Hiatus
Murat
Republico Et la Montagne
the Army
United Kingdom
Rorig
Cuamten Tig
Halloran
Deetie
Youghal
Hkas Yg
Propia
Ciarttaxon
M. Garchin de Tassy
MD Society
Royal Ai Tte
Supsicas
Bolivar
Columbia
Peru
Revenue
Nan
Susie
Parlement Sireet
the Courtey
Joun Geaparnig
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