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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 17, 1820
Page
2
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions Jonas Choy as Surveyor General and officials like Gigersar Abisamarie. It hints at measurements, locations, and duties but lacks clear events or dates. The text reads as a rough archival stray, with scattered proper nouns and possible place names, rendering a precise summary challenging.
A detailed summary discusses the Pargan question amid British protection, noting 1800 treaty implications, Grea t Britain safeguards, and the fate of Parga migrants at Corfu. It covers indemnity issues, freight reimbursements, and official positions on settlement terms, with reference to dispatches from Prevesa and London.
The piece describes a portable lamp variant by Mr Alexander Gordon of Edinburgh adapted to a copper cylinder and hydrogen sound accouterments. Demonstrations by Dr M D Clarke and Professor Cros illustrate its capabilities for burning with bright light during long hours in public meetings. Each lamp sits on a column pedestal with an ornate tripod and resembles an ancient altar.
The piece reports widespread commercial stagnation in America with bank and trade strains, rising prices, and credit strain, alongside reports from Leipsic fair noting mixed demand, shifts in buyers, and the presence of Dutch and English buyers. It includes commentary on living costs, piracy and mail robbery, and a claim about the Marquiate of Annandale being pursued by Captain Juliet at Sackville Street Dublin.
Calcutta dispatch notes that New Zealand has formed a regular state under New South Wales, with missionaries from the Church Missionary Society departing from Sydney aboard the brig General Gates to the Bay of Islands. Rev John Butler named magistrate there, while Rev Marsden accompanies to assess settlement prospects and ways to ensure prosperity.
Major General Sir Thongs Brisbane reviews the 49th Bride of Artillery 8th Trussars and 23d Welch Fusiliers in Limerick with praise. Major General Egerton expected at Ennis with 12th Regiment and 29th from Castlebar. Depot departures for Isle of Wight noted. governor thanks Captain Wallis as 46th Regiment moves from Limerick.
Monday week ball at Cashel Bank courtly crowd enjoyed elegance and wit as Captain Stuart and Dragoon Guards led dances. Longfield’s Mr Long steered as steward while the band provided music. Notices mention officials and upcoming Visitation at St Marys Church Cashel and a new device aiding the blind, plus various antiquarian discoveries and travelers in Trivsie.
From a correspondent in TS Queen's County the spring weather has helped land preparation and crop rest but drought has weakened late sown wheats. Oats on light soils look promising, potato planting is advanced, and cattle demand is high. Stores show better prices, sheep are in lighter demand, and the corn and potato markets promise cheap working-class supply. A call is made for agricultural improvement groups and rural employment initiatives.
A garbled OCR passage hints at electoral activity and political figures, mentioning a United Kingdom context and various names. The text is severely corrupted, making precise entities or dates unclear. The readable fragments suggest campaign or public interest content without verifiable specifics.
Fragmented OCR text references addresses and dates with scattered names and places. It appears to be a damaged notice listing names and locations, with unclear actions and dates, possibly a civic or parish communication. The readable parts suggest a realignment of people and places but lack concrete events or specific outcomes.
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