Steam Boats and engines urged for national progress
A reader argues for supporting steam propulsion in vessels and factories, countering fears about danger. He cites Norwich wrecks, wart’s engine principle, and the rapid growth of steam boats in Britain and America, urging public encouragement and publication of these views in the Padre Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Norwich
Lafil
America
Europe
Stevan
ExPeress
Padre Ledger
Curiously Explained 18th Century Electrical Experiment
A letter from April 1717 describes a sixpence tied to thread over a glass, vibrating and striking the rim to echo clock hours. The piece links the effect to electrical theory, noting variability with timing and human action, and discusses prior related experiments by Gray and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Thomson
Safar
Tinea
Auswer
Man Defends Innocence Amid Cork Robbery Accusations
A lengthy sworn statement by Roger O'Connor defends his innocence against a Cork highway robbery charge. He details travel from Dublin to Cork, asserts persecution by investigators, and accuses others of conspiring to ruin his name while describing his efforts to recover property and aid victims.
The Apothety: Shiel's Tragedy at Covent Garden Theatre
A new tragedy The Apothety by Mr Shiel was staged in Covent Garden. Set in Grenada during Moorish persecution, Memeya and Florinda, lovers thwarted by Pescara and the Inquisition, face apostasy, siege, and death. Strong performances by O Neill, Murray, Macready, Kemble, and Young drew enthusiastic applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covent-Garden
Tora Tee
Mr. Shiel
Grenada
Pescara
Mr. Macready
Himega Ia
Philip
Spanard
Florinda
Mateo
Mr. Young
Memeya
Florinta
Cerio
Dragnet
Morgue
Malee
Hemeya
Mecura
2Rscara
Civale
Afemeus
Pesrarn
Momen Fiarnidae
Kurinda
Hemryaram
Cacure
Hemeyaless Tree
Pricars
Sone Expressona
Henmeya
Alurdady
Ira
Fluriade
Hay Pesan Remeya
Himsel
Floeinda
Itv
Daot
Pompeii Monument Discovery Reveals Rich Sculptures
Ancient ruins near Pompeii yield a public building with a 209 Neapolitan paces length and 120 below, interior portico of 50 columns, marble slabs, and vivid prints. Inscriptions confirm uses and property arrangements, with statues and a famed Venus possibly rivaling Medici. Monuments to be moved to the Musee Bourbon amid plans to extend Pompeii’s full extent for art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomprii
Damian
Medici
Musee Bourbon
Chevalier Ardite
Pompeii
Ans
Journal Des Debuts
Military Promotions May 3 War Office Major Promotions
The War Office announces promotions across regiments including Major C W Danese to Major and Lieutenant-Colonel in the 2d Regiment of Late CGwards, Ensign C Drury advancing from the Poot to Cornet, and multiple lieutenants and captains promoted by purchase or exchange within the Sth Regiment of Light Dragoons, 2d Regiment of Foot Guards, and 4th Garrison Battalion. Retirements and exchanges accompany several moves, with appointments at Alban Barracks and other postings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
C. W. Danese
Sd Regiment of Dragoon Guards
C. Drury
D. Poot
Cornet
Addison
Broomfield
Byi Chae
Pawcett
T. Morgan
Vornet
Broumfie
Higgins
Corner
Walker
Light Dragnone
G. B. Molyneaux
le Liewtenant
F. Meatry
Ditto
Sir C. Pagar
Bart
Troup
Vier Warren
Cornet Gu
Smith
I. Wheeler
Purchase
Sweetenham
B.S. Pes de Cornet
Litto
W. Williams
Salmon
Sd Regiment of Foot Guards
W. F. Hamilton
Purchae
Burrow
B. T. Fitzgerald
24Th Foot
Strasy
Pery
Revolution Talk From Madame De St Sean DAngely Letter
A strained letter to Ausby hints at revolutionary plans against Germanicus and a collapsing regime. The writer professes courage and pain, warning of an inevitable upheaval while signaling a push for recovery and unity to restore the rightful king. The tone is conspiratorial and defiant amid perceived foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatratts
Madame de St. Sean Dangely
Drak Fatano
M. J. Robert
Germanicus
France
Coloesus
Heod
New Perpetual Motion Scheme Attracts Attention
The piece mentions Mr Louis of Violence in the Drome, a former Naples captain, claiming a machine to solve perpetual motion by raising water to lift itself. It notes limits due to evaporation and material endurance, and potential use in private homes. It also reports on Holstein constitutional commissioners adjournment to September 1, and appointments of English legal officers Sir Samuel Shepherd and Io Leach. A grand ball is slated at Cockle-Hall, Clontarf, on the 12th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Duchy of
Holstein
Halstuin
Samuel Shepherd
Leach
Baur
Cockle-Hall
Clontarf
Births marriages and deaths recorded in brief notices
Births announce a son to the lady of Doctor Kennedy of Shait gulden Lomerick and a son and heir to Hog Loghlen in Port Clare. Marriages list Henry Phomay Oakes of Hog eldest son of Lieutenant-General Oakes and Rich Janet Douglas Bay, and John Thornhill to Hear as pilhpines the det daughter of Colonel Beaufoy of Bushey. Deaths note Mr John Cullen former Turner to His Majestys board of Ordnance died at Crow Street aged 71. Thomas Browne Beq of Balloduff dies at Kania aged 70, remembered as an honest man by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kochnad
Chipbwayman
Aun
Dublus
Cork
Bernard
Dublin
Arthur
Dangan
Munster
Captain White
Fay
Militehow Peune
Mysan
Baer
Relaniing
Captain Waste
Priday V
Leetat
Wien
Doctor Kennedy
Shaitgulden
County Lomerick
Port
Clare
Hog'Loghlen
Hay
St. James's Church
Henry Phomay Oakes
Hog
Oakes
Francey Janet
Rich
William Douglas
Bay
Stanmore
John ‘Thornhill
Colonel Beaufoy
Busheyeath
Deatiun
Crow-street
John Cullen
Turner
Maj. Board of Ordnance
Kania
Thopias Browne
Beq
Balloduff
Printed notice of subscriptions and agents in Dublin and Edinburgh
Dublin imprint lists subscription terms in advance for twelve months four months and three months with varied prices and stamps. Mentions agents in London Paris and Edinburgh as official England Scotland agents for the Dugton Jovan at multiple offices and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Parliament- Street
Ognas
Anvertrsements
A&e
St. Ws
Mouthe
New Run Co
Warwick-square
J. Waire
Fleet-Street
Liondon
James Tavcon Smith
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The
Publ Ledger
Tam
Bernat
Taos & Booth
Booth
Stephen Gray
Wheeler
Rare
Roger O'Connor, Esq
Thureday
O'Connor
Giilto
Shiel
Spain
Missy O'Nil
Vecoi
Matec
C. Kemble
Humeya
Mr. Meervady
Lille
Malame Catilini
Paris
Naples
Madang Baracov
Sae
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