Embassys China visit reveals etiquette and commerce debate
The article recounts the late Embassy to China, noting edicts by the Emperor and a Canton episode. It describes a Legate attempting to pace the audience with Lord Amherst, debates on commercial intercourse, and reflections on imperial decorum versus practical benefits of trade.
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China
Canton
Amnbersy
Houss
Lord Amherst
George Staunton
Lord Amhia
England
Berlin constitution hints and Rome reports in 18th century dispatches
Accounts from Berlin state the new constitution rests on the King’s May ordinance, with provincial States forming committees at Berlin and ancient States restored in provinces. A Rome letter dated May 5 notes a courier from Spain fuels rumors of negotiations between the old sovereign and Ferdinand.
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Berlin
Rome
Spain
Chackes PV
Peis
Ferdinand Vel
Father Mayler
Ireland
Southey
Paria
Denswark
Y Carn
Stuchhel
Princess of Wales
Peg Festyal
Permis
Rasta
Ller
Italy
Prisoners in the Tower: Despard and others confined
Thick historical report describes Thistlewood Preston and others imprisoned in the Tower of London. It notes their locations near the Bloody Tower and near sites tied to Sir Thomas More and other executions. The piece covers daily routines, guard arrangements, a letter to Lord Sidmouth seeking legal aid and private communications, and mentions counsel appointed to defend the prisoners.
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Thistlewood
Preston
Thames Street
Despard
Ford Ferrers
Hooper
Doctor Watson
Bloody Tower
King
Duke of York
Rachard
Anna Boleyn
Jane Grey
Thames
Suttrey Hille
Harmer
Thair
Watson
Lord Sidmouth
Long
Tower
Amy
London
The
Privy Council
Oangel
the Privy Council
the Privy Coure
J. Ws. Addington
Lord Silmouth
J. Watson
Wetherall
Serjeant Copley
Court of Common Pleas Case At Gibraltar Damages Set At 1000
May 2 British court hears action for criminal conversation between Major Griffiths and Captain Brown’s wife Mrs Griffiths. defendants claim no breach of confidence and limited means. Judge Dallas notes crime caused distress to wife and six children. Jury assesses damages at 1000.
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Court OF Common Bleas
London
Peganf
Griffiths
Captain Brown
MK Regiment of Foot
Gibraltar
England
Southampton
Vaughan
Tee
Dallas
Death of Baron Von Aiken at Carlton House
A coroner's inquest at the Goat tavern Pall Mall London heard Evfull Baron Von Aiken a Waterloo veteran died by his own hand while alone in a hackney at Carlton House eastern gate Friday afternoon. Witnesses described his dejected behavior, a pistol shot, and a swift death. The jury returned a verdict of suicide while insane the body moved to Stead's in Jermyn Street and later to Germany. The Duke of Cumberland lamented the officer's untimely fate.
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Pallawall
London
Evfull
Baron von Aiken
Tomas’ Stbinson
Carlton-house
Buckholt
C. Buckholt
Baron Best
Fintt
C. Blogmfeld
Henderstood
Martha
Bridgestreet
Westminster
England
Waterloo
Prince Regent
Pall-mall
Stead
Jermyn Street
Germany
Duke of Cumberland
Anniversary Sermon Delights Glasgow Congregation
Saturday night marked the Missonary Society’s twentieth anniversary with a Surrey Chapel service led by Rev Thomas Chalmers D D of Glasgow. The preacher acclaimed Christianity’s evidence, praised missionary aims, and noted Chalmers’ growing influence in Glasgow as crowds packed venues and a generous collection followed.
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Missonary Society
Surrey Chapel
Rowland Uhl
Thomas Chalmers
Glasgow
Torus
Sallergyman
Uiat
Chalmers
Techpet
Ichdy
Scots Church
Swallow Street
Adjudged Spectal Sessions Under the Insurrection Act
Cadkrz May 25 Yesterday the Special Sessions under the Insurrection Act were held in this town with Bench presiding by Jebb, Moore, and other magistrates. John Maher was charged as idle and dis orderly for being out at improper hours, guilty James Porcel found guilty and sentenced. Jobh Power discharged for want of prosecution. Sessions closed for this District, to continue today in Cashel.
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Cadkrz
Hou
Jebb
Aceistdint
Moore
Eiplit
Johidi Maher
Jock Bergin
Acquitt
James Porcel
Jobh Power
Cashel
Munificent donations and a coach accident in reading area
Reports of a German clergyman subscribing 100000 roubles for Swiss villagers in distress, with others noting a 4000 rouble subscription and a public monied contribution. A Bath to Reading coach collision injured the driver and damaged the vehicle. a vagrant was committed to Bridewell after being found in Cheapside. Reports of Beaulieu skirmish readiness and plunder fears accompany theatre news from Drury Lane and Liverpool.
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Alexander
St. Petersburg
Glaris
Russia
Bath and Exeter Mail
Reading
Newbury
Bristol
Wm. Gunnell
Popper
Cashman
Beckwith
London
Cheapside
Ife
Bridewell
Waltham
Northamptonshire
Armstrong
Queensbory
Beaulieu
Commons
Soo
Alliss Poole
Bath Theatre
Drury Lane
Brighton
Glover
Booth
Liverpool Theatre
Young and Matthews
Drury Lane Theatre
Jones
Gibbs
Matthews
Ele
Paud
Kean
Lis
Glasgow
Bank of England Nore
Agricultural notes warn of crop damage from pests near Carlisle
The Carlisle Journal reports that a destructive insect has damaged fields near Carlisle, with some farmers forced to replant. Despite pest concerns, the article notes a generally favorable outlook for crops, including potatoes, and mentions a promising wheat variety from Talavera. Peas reach Covent Garden in bulk, while fruit prospects across England look good aside from gooseberries and wall apricots. Sussex reports improved rains boosting Lammas wheat and general growth, though oats may underperform. Merchants and travelers gauge prospects for a strong harverst as evidence grows of a favorable season.
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Carlile
Scotland
Cartile Journal
Talavera
Spain
England
Covent-garden Market
London
Soussex
South Downs
Susser
Liverpool
America
Lave
Larce
Dublin Corn Market and Local Notices
Market notes describe corn prices with wheat at seven and a half per barrel, oats and beans quoted, and mixed arrivals and demand trends. A church wedding near Kildare street is listed, followed by a theater extract from Boulogne detailing performances and translations, with remarks on actors Cooke and Kemble.
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Sun
Sudouth
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Tagine
Lewis
Willian Monet
Kildares Street
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Ethet Das Gaier
Theury Casnev
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Qokedian Nigaid
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