Cultivation of flax facing modern rivals with reform urged
An Irish article argues flax growth can rival Dutch yields if farmers shed old habits and adopt science. It highlights the need to improve seed preservation, steeping, and fibre handling, notes Kent Besnard and Kew findings on flax fibre, and warns that current grade and packaging undermine export markets. It urges legislative action and union of landlords, merchants, and exporters to fix quality and market access, citing English and Scotch competition and North American opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besnard
Trolland
Ireland
Europe
Holland
Bander
Kew
England
Max
Britain
North America
State of the Poor in China Examined by Morrison
An 18th century account in Indo-Chinese Gleaner by Dr Morrison describes Chinese pauperism. It divides the destitute into clean and unclean diseased groups, notes vast numbers of the blind begging, lepers feared as outcasts, and observes charity from temples and mandarins but without reliable parish systems. Northern hardships, Macao beggars, and a critique of missionary funds and Chinese industriousness follow, ending with a somber view on virtue and degradation among the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Malacca
Morrison
England
Givid
Jame
Canton
Ava
Macao
Drosa
Europa
India
Africa
Woder
Macau
Anecdotes of the Prince de Conti in Marseille Fortress
Eccentric Prince de Conti, imprisoned for 43 months in Notre Dame de la Garde, amuses and disturbs fellow prisoners and guards with his flamboyant dress and erratic behavior. The narrative recalls his waking ritual, a violent laugh, and a mock procession that provokes sympathy and laughter among the duke and his brother as they observe the odd man’s antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince DE Conti
Prince da Conti
Notre Dame de la Garde
Marseilles
Antony Philip D'Oleans
Duc de Monpensier
Paris
Duke of Orleans
Lis Menivirs
Prine de Conti
Rus
Boas
Vhce
Wis
Tim
Hiatus
Murat
la Republica
la Montagoe
Strange Royal Terrace Vigil Illustrious Oddity
An account describes a frightened noble in a bedroom robe and night cap parading on a terrace with a telescope, provoking laughter among guards and soldiers. The scene leads to the release of the Prince de Conti, who soon leaves France for Barcelona, where he dies at age 80 on March 10, 1814.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince de Conti
Geva-D'Armes
France
Barcelona
The Army and Major General Hay Ferrier’s Service
Detailed historic account of Major General Hay Ferrier’s military career from cadet days in 1763, through ranks in the Scotch Brigade, half pay complications, and later service including Gibraltar command, Edinburgh duty, and Dumbarton Castle governance, ending with recruitment changes for the 97th Regiment and overall enlistment figures for Great Britain and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Ferrier
Marjoribank
Holland
John Stewart
Lord Grantham
Conway
Ponto
Col. Ferrier
Lord Amherst
Edinburgh Castle
Dunbar Camp
Hilsea Barracks
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Hhis Amelument
Ferriar
Jeave
England
Edinburgh
Dumbarton Castle
Kield
Kield Obieur
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Bean
Britain
Ysth
Letter to the Editor Alleging Suppressed Publication
A letter from Joan Guapstoun requests the Courier publish Mr Hug kissen's November 2 letter and argues that a Jamaica Newspaper copy was surreptitiously obtained for the 27th issue. The writer asks editors to include the letter and to disclose the author of the copied piece.
Burial bill fuels Catholic rights debate in Youghal
A Cork Youghal reader describes an incident over burial rites after a Catholic youth died. Catholic clergy attended the interment at the town cemetery despite Protestant churchyard restrictions, highlighting sectarian tensions and the new burial bill's reach. The letter cites conflicting Dublin clergy statements and notes prominent Youghal figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
M. Chronicle
Sra
Ronayne
Halloran
Costor Cotter
Youghall
Youghal
Chistianitg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fda
State OF the Poor
the Army
the Courier
Huskisson
Thia
Tam
Joan Guapstoun
Dublin
Vr Magee
St. Kevin’s
St. Kevin's
Waa
Carlisle
Sage
Brussels
Adonis
Chunele
Coutts
Miss Mellon
Parkgate
Ryler
Moysta Arms Inn
Pias
Fores
Eugene Mercury
Sur +ford Cooke
IL Kelham
Chelmsford
Courtenay
Paris Museum
Ruben
Lanion
Turday
William Allison
M. Garchin de Tassy
Paris Asia Society
Royal Aside Society of
Great Britain and Ireland
Jamaica
Bolivar
Columbia
Calis
Peru
Revenue Beat
Susi
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