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Dublin Journal

Location

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Date

May 17, 1817

Page

2

Life and Writings of Rev Buchanan of Fort William

A critical biographical sketch of Dr. Clin dius Buchanan, shown as a notable figure in Anglican missions in India. The work traces his education from Cambuslang to Glasgow, his clerical path in England, and his career in Bengal as vice provost and professor at Fort William College. It covers his marriage, scholarly prizes, travels, later residence near Calcutta, and his efforts to translate and publish religious texts, concluding with reflections on his influence in India and England.

Clindius Buchanan Buchanan Cambuslang Gapoon Inverary Campbell Dunstanvoge University of Glasgow Aggin Church of Scotland Europe London John Newton Oman Amidwt Futeing Meg Newton Jace Henry Chornton Bintil Queetin College Cambridge Purteus Frend St. Mary Woolnut India Barrackpore College of Fort William Wellester Stuudion Asia England Vachagan Malabar Lece Piven Tybelli Covlon Mithebar Boroughbridge Yorkshire Broxbourne Hertfordshire Watts Bela Thas Bine Johnoan

Scientific notices mix of gas experiments and Shakespeare plans

Reports on J B Emmett's oil gas distillation yielding a clean burning carburetted hydrogen mix, German Shakespeare translation by Voas and sons, Berteling's new earth Lhorite, and Montagne's Venus manuscript baselines. Also includes Royal Society notes on Cinammon tree, electrical increaser, parallel roads in Glenroy, eye anatomy experiments, Nice mineral sketch, and association theory.

Emmett Hall Greenland Shakspeare Voas Hae Hleury Abraham Shakespeare Thase Schlegel Notas Berteling Thor Colonel Montagne Arephiro John Jamieson New Holland Qarndac Uat Putin M. van Mons Brugnatelli Dewall Spurzhein Lewis Kayne Dachtour Scotland Royal Society Marshal Ceylon Uppington Pearson Royal Society of Edinburgh Thomas Lauder Dick Glenroy Shire of Lavernoes Goial Mr. Dick Suliaca Rome Nero Appius Chiadius Brewster T. Allan, Esq Nice George Mackenzie

Peasant coal substitute from Kilkenny and Queen's County

The Grand Canal supplies coal to Dublin and other towns, but peasants in Kilkenny and Queen's County mix culm with clay to form three inch coal balls. These balls burn well when wet, offering a lively fire and a cheaper alternative to hard coal, with the top cake dampened to control flame. The report cites Griffiths Geological and Mintaur sources.

Vthy Dublin Tullamore Shannon Limerick Kilkenny Queen's County Griffith Mintaur

Fatal incident at Frankfort linked to Russian legation

The document mentions M. de Tormasson of the Russian Legation at Frankfort being assaulted by a guard at the Prin ge. The officer allegedly fired, missing, but the attacker’s shot preceded by a groan from M. de Tormasson. Details reference Lord Cochrane and eccentric举 journal items with charges pending in Hampshire, Honiton, and London society circles.

MM. de Tormasson Frankfort Pringe M. de Strilenhein M. de Tomasson M de Lornvasson Lory Cochtase Salisbury Guxette Lord Cochrane Holy-hill Eaniton

Benefit Address by Miss Byrne at a Charity Event

Miss Byrne the RGAN delivers a heartfelt appeal at her benefit noting undaunted spirit despite lack of formal training. She thanks patrons for their generosity and pledges future effort and gratitude if opportunity arises from this support.

Miss Byrne Brig

Army Brevet Rumor Refuted Amid Court Martial Plans

Army dispatch counters rumors of a July brevet. Isabella transported from Gibraltar to Chatham to land the R1th Regiment fragment, while Cambra garrison provides bread for the poor. Court Martial proceedings conclude with a General Court Martial to be assembled in London before the 24th. The 4th Regiment marches to Naas and is relieved by the 68th Light Infantry. the 4th heads to Fermoy en route to India. The 5th and 37th Regiments sail for India and Canada from Cove, with the Ged Regiment bound for Halifax aboard.

Jualy Chatham Cambra Grane O'Meara London Naas 68Th Light Infantry Castlehar Clonmel Fermoy India Soth 37Th Cove Canada Halifax

Princes Regent appoints consuls and army promotions

From The London Gazette the Prince Regent appoints Wim. Pennel Fay. Consul for Bahia and Harry Scote Fig. Consul at Bourderaux and approves John Benjamin Heath as Consul-General in the United Kingdom and Joseph Slythe as Consul-General at Malta. Military promotions include Mundy to Cornet, O Malley retirement, Blike to Cornet, Kiernan to Quarter-Master, Grant to Ensign, O'Reilly to Lieutenant, Home to Captain, Napier to Assistant-Surgeon, Wilson Lewis to Ansign, Jones to Captain, and Powell to Lieutenant. Also a note correcting the christening of Lascellas’s daughter and a knighthood conferred on Major-General Robert Bolton.

Whis Wim. Pennel Fay Bahia Harry Scote Fig Bourderaux John Benjamin Heath United Kingdom Joseph Slythe Malta Sardinia Regiment of Dragoon Guards Miles Mundy French de Cornet Purchase Clubley Ding Robert Warren Cornet O'Malley Charles Tulten Blicke Regiment of Foot George Kiernan Deiner George Shaw Dino Alexander George Grant John Monk Masa Walter O'Reilly Thomas Taylor Francis Home Stevenson Thomas Napier 4Th Foot Thomas Walker Jat West India Regiment Francis Wilson Lewis Dth West India Regiment Fawn Cameron Royal York Rangers Thomas Jones Rife Brigade Parc Chase Manby Carmarthenshire Yeomanry Cavalry Walter Price Powell Christian Waman Lascellas Toan Easioney

Notable Births and Marriages Across Cities and Counties

A late 18th to early 19th century local notices column records births and marriages. Highlights include a stillborn child of Lady of General Sir David Baird in Brighton, a London daughter for Mrs Orger, and several marriages such as W Dickinson to Miss Perrin at St Peter’s Church. Also noted are births and deaths in Ireland including a Newtownlimavady M D and Cork notices of Nash and Deane.

Birtus Brighton David Baird, Bart London Mra Orger Theatre-Royal Drury-lane Henry-Street Willian Flood Garryduff Queen’s County A. M.dougall Mies Jane Campbell Archibald Campbell Ardnabow Aths Newtownlimavady Robert Ogilby Misa Maria Glenny George Glenay Newry Cork William Spread Nash Ifswellyn Nash Ballyquane Thomas Deane Loitrim A. Bwana Trinidad Henry Neath Heath Hartack Monkstown County Cork

Dublin Advertisements and Subscription Rates Advertised

Footed for the proprietors at Parliament View and other offices in Dublin and London, a list of subscription options for twelve months, six and four months, with varied rates. Names of agents in Warwick Square and Fleet Street Edinburgh appear as circulation and general newspaper advertising offices.

Parliamentvievet Okbrgs Lown Newrom & Co Warwickesquare J. Watts Fleetentreaty Jase

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