Landmarks and War at Gold Coast from Collier Report
The Gold Coast under British rule expanded in 1821 when all settlements were annexed to Sierra Leone under Governor Sir Charles McCarthy. The piece recaps forts like Cape Coast Castle Anamaboe and Accra with Dutch and Danish outposts, Ashanti power, and military actions including a Royal African Rifle Infantry detachment and sieges leading to British dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Coast
African Company
Sing Charles
Forte
Geld
Siena Leone
Charles M’carthy
George Collier
Iran
Africa
Eicht
Unga Coast Castle
Avamaboe
Accra Tantamquerry
Dixcov
Appulfonia
Apollonia
Sir George
Dixcuve
Cape Coast Castle
Ilimina
Milmina
Sir George Collier
Anamatioe
Anamaboe
Accra
Chistianburgh
Pramprae
Comasie
Sal Tootoo Quamina
Anamahoo
Meredith
White
Mr Meredith
Aramaboe
Anamalne
Messieurs
Swanzy
Nwith
Baings
Sivers
Oivientaurl
Swangey
Annamabur
Fantee Agratiy
Anc
Cape Coast
Afriena Company
Mr Ruwditeh
Cosmassie
Fantee
England
Dupuis
Sierra Leone
Charles McCarthy
Charles
Maglich
Ashantee
Charles M*carthy
Royal African Fight Infantry
Taing
Soi Tootoo Quamina
Volta
Laing
Second West India Regiment
Assecuma
Charles M‘carthy
Coomassie
Astantee
Bowdich
Waylish
Annatmahoe
Wonders of Elora Captain Seely's Temple Observations
A Bamahay Infantry officer living in India records and shares European observations on the ancient Capvern Temples carved in solid granite. The work covers flora, inhabitants, and Seelys travels from Poos to Dowtutabad with plates of the famed fortress. The caves are vividly described as a monumental temple set in a vast rocky coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seely
Bamahay Infantry
Ialig
Capvern
Pooas
Ahined-nuggur
Toka
Aurangabad
Dowtutabad
Brazil and Portugal split viewed in pamphlet tone in London
A French pamphlet published in London argues for Brazil's gradual independence from Portugal while urging reconciliation. It outlines four aims including exposing the November 12 1823 break, asserting rights gained through civilization, finding a suitable government, and warning against revolutionary propaganda. The author, editor of a Portuguese tale, stresses moderation and a path of mutual concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brazils
Portugal
Brazil
Hersef
Thesuthor
Regstiie
Mogland
Hannover
Sondel
Ant
Bes
Politicalization of Hroik and Brazil Portugal finance debate
The text argues that European capitalists want to aid the government of Brazil while Portugal holds superior resources. it warns that Brazil could secure loans on favorable terms but warns against relying on royal treasury funds for an imprudent war against Portugal. It notes Brazil’s greater means yet cautions overexpanded credit as a source of calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Brasil
Europe
Bruvillians
Hare
Brazil
Army News from Limerick and Overseas Deployments
The Horse Artillery in Limerick was inspected by Sir John Huay who praised its appearance. Major General Sir John Elley left Limerick to inspect regiments at Clonmel and Cahir. Royal companies move to barracks in Limerick Square while 29th Regiment shifts to Traalee. Detachments to be reduced and Highlanders’ Botany Bay embarkation denied. Updates on health and placements of numerous regiments, charges, and appointments follow, including notices on Madras Native Infantry vacancy, and a monument for Sir Thomas Picton at Swansea. The Annual Army List for 1824 is published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
John Huay
DV Kurthall
Sir John Elley K.C. B
58Th Regiment
Clonme
6Th Lancers
Cahir
Royals
I'ralea
Botany Bay
O'Meara
Daniel O’marra
93D Highlanders
Barbadoes
Ariving
Ireland
21St Fusileers
St.Vincent’s
England
India
Regiment of
Madras Native Infantry
Gabriel Doveton
Chamberlain
Innes
Ramsay
Boulhee
Drummond
Milne
Ricketts
2D West India Regiment
Sir Charles
John Lestrange
Fasigue
Royal African Colonial Corps
King's County
Eusigo Erskine
Marquis of Huntley
Lion
Lovett
Portsmouth
Cheenuck
Gibraltar
Swansea
Thomas Picton
Military obituary of widely honored officers and ranks
A longue list of British military figures across ranks from lieutenant generals to surgeons is shown, naming officers and their former units or posts in a formal obituary style. The record mentions East India Company service, Dumbarton Castle, Ceylon Regiment, and various militia and royal regiments, alongside half pay statuses and post names. The fragmentary notice preserves names such as Morrison, Nixon, Read, Ogden Buckly, Campbell, and Curtin, among others, with scattered references to regiments and postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morria
East India Company
Berhampore
D. Marshal
K. C
Cawnpore
Ferrier
Dumbarton Castle
Dumbarton
G. Doveton
East India
London
Francis Stewart
1St Ceylon Regt
Harwood
Madden
Bingham
Dorset
Dixon
la. W. York
Nixon
Luikton
Read
Séth
Sparks
Royal African Culonral Corps
J. Ogden Buckly
15Th Dragoons
Morrison
Church
Rifle Brigade
Campbell
Wright
Simmonds
Neyland
Dragoons
Lambert
Gillespie
Seth
Robertson
Argyleshire Fenciles
Curtin
Grenadier
Chuards
Morse and Doughty
Proce
12Th Foot
Moffigan
Fearoy
Balfour
Johnston
Java
Agsit M' Niece
South America Extract Describes New Republic and Trade
Letter from Troxille dated Feb 16 discusses a proposed United Provinces in the Center of America including Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, and San Salvador. It notes fertile lands, mining, favorable laws for foreign workers, settlement tax exemptions, growing trade with the United States and Havana, Pacific ports, and the spread of Spanish Bible distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troxille
Dean Sin
United Provinces
America
Pro_ Vinces
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Honday
St. Salvador
Uatinale
Omon
Prasillo
Bpaniarda
Havannah
United States
Belize
Soda
Havannah, Balize
India
Russia
England
English Bible Society
St. Andrew's
Optical instrument to view river bottoms attracts focus
Report on Willian Leslir of Lausinburg United States who devised an ingenious water viewing tube enabling eye extension into water to see through surface reflections and refractions. Potential uses include quick recovery of drowned persons and locating hidden objects in riverbeds. Other notes quiz a French dinner episode and medical dietary guidance from a 19th century periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Leslir
Lausinburg
United States
Bagiad
Nuy James
Win
Peyrese
Peyrose
London
Torie
Nix
del Torre
Lord Orford
Holland
Dublin printed notice from Parliament Street office
An office notice from Dublin printed at Na Parliament Street advertises notices and advertisements, indicating publishing activity and distribution details from the city center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Parliament Street
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Montain
Excaradion
Inia
Wanda
Laksia
Vishnuya
Braham
Kaj Jonckes
Stta
Glutterdase
Ruy Bouj
Pundoo
Couroo
Mahabarat
Mlora
Yervea
Uxinte
Captain Seely
Robert Southey
Kebama
Elora
the Army
South America
Cuvier
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