Griper Returns from Northern Expedition After Harsh Seas
The Griper under Capt Lyon reached Portsmouth harbor from Davis Strait with distress signals. Severe weather, drifting ice, and gear loss hindered progress as the ship battled shoaling seas near Southampton Island and Hudson Bay. Native canoes traded for iron while crews endured extreme cold, anchors failing and compasses failing before edging toward Davis Strait and home in six weeks.
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Cwe
Hampshire
Discovery
Lyon
Portamouth
Davis's Straits
Dis Tress
Endeavonia
Repulse Bay
Stromness
Cape Chudleigh
Labrador
Exquimaux
Salisbury Island
Southampton Island
Sir Thomas Rowe
Southamton Island
Hudson's Bay
Cape Fullarton
Wager River
Southampton
Chesterfield Inlet
Salisbury
Resolution Island
Griper Seaman Guides Arctic Quest Amid Ill-Conditioned Compasses
The Griper faces magnetic deviation and unsteady compasses near the Savage Islands and Westward. Captain Perry may fail to reach Prince Regent's Inlet due to irregular ice. Esquimaux near Northampton Island show mixed behavior. Griper to be paid off and sold. Captain Lyon and crew await a new vessel. Franklin plans a February land expedition.
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Savige Islands
Sir Thomas Rowe
Shawlo
Perry
Prince Regent's Inlet
Esquimaux
Northampton Island
Lyon
Franklin
England
Steam Navigation Pioneer Warns of Loss and Recognition
Glasgow inventor Henry Bell, who first introduced steam navigation in Britain, writes to the Manchester Gazette recounting his trials, losses, and claims. He cites the Comet voyage, crashes, uninsured losses, and his push for governmental recompense while urging future steam vessel expansion from Scotland to England and beyond.
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Henry Bell
Glasgow
Britain
Manchester Gazette
Sersioen
Steam navigation's rise in Scotland praises Bell and Clyde
The passage notes rapid commerce gains from steam vessels in Scotland, estimating 95 boats, 390,000l sunk capital, and 114,880l annual receipts driven by 574,250 passengers. It highlights Henry Bell's pivotal role benefiting Glasgow and the United Kingdom.
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Scotland
Clyde
Henry Bell
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Mayo Auxiliary Bible Society Meeting At Mayo Court House
The South Mayo Auxiliary Bible Society met in Castiepar Court House on Friday with opposition noted but orderly proceeding. Rev Hart opened, Archbishop of Tuam sent a 101 donation, 414 copies of Scriptures circulated locally, and clergy including Dean Mahon Urwick Creighton and Madden urged fervent prayer and wider scripture circulation.
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G. V. Hartwaa
Cheir
Charles Hargrove
Tuam
Dublin
Mayo
Dean Mahon
Urwick
Sligo
Creighton
Madden
Tithe Compromise Reached Between Dunkerrin Parishioners and Dean Hawkins
Parishioners of the Union of Dunkerrin in Kil aloc Diocese have agreed to a 1000 pounds annual tithes settlement with incumbent Rev Dean Hawkins. Certificates signed by Charles H Minchin and Denis Egan for parishioners and John Allman for the Incumbent. Vestry at Cashel Cathedral discussed a counter offer for Dean Palmer living in England.
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Dunkerrin
Kil'aloc
Thavery
Dean Hawkins
Charles H. Minchin
Denis Egan
John Allman
Cashel
8. John’s
Dean Palmer
England
de Testry Wis
Extensive Fire Destroys Buildings on Pleetp Street
A massive blaze swept Pleetp Street around three o'clock damaging multiple houses and storage, with powder barrels detonating and winds driving flames toward Bride Court. Several premises including Mr Martibt the Iran merchant and others suffered severe damage. fire crews and police aided, no more than six lives lost. The destruction extended to surrounding properties and churches, with losses estimated well over 30,000 to 40,000 pounds and 3,000 pounds in insured values. The fire persisted into the next morning, affecting a wide area of the metropolis.
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Paul
Mears
Pittitwn Smd Ashford
Pittman
Bride Court
Ina
Aris
Martibt
Mattraisa
Ricarlicla
Bera
Metropollis
Lonion Morning Chronicle
ANOTHER DREADFUL FIRE IN LUDGATE AREA
A large fire broke out Monday evening at the Wilkingon cabinet-maker factory behind Ludgate Hill. Rapid flames spread through combustible stock, threatening nearby premises including Mortimer the gunsmith. Water scarcity hindered firefighting, yet by midnight the blaze was under control. Several thousand pounds in damage, mainly to Prikeñas’ stock, with many uninsured occupiers ruined. Looting attempted but some culprits caught. one man seized with a writing of Maske’s.
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Newcastle
Scotland
Glasgow
Greenock
England
Ireland
London
France
House of Commons
East Indies
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Madras
Alli
Messrs
Wilkingon
Ludgatehit
Mortimer
Ludgate-hill
Iosa
Messrs. Prikineas
Lord Ennismorr Letter On Obedience And Emancipation
A letter to Lord Viscount Ennismorr asks if a constituent may pardon audacity seen in an undutiful child and whether Mr Hare's Kerry declaration on Catholic Emancipation has his father’s sanction. Muskerry men expect explicit stance before branding a boy as disobedient.
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Viscount Ennismorr
Losa
Auutety
Linen Trade Interest Cut By London Linen Factors
The house of Meesie, Lesley and Thomas Alexander, Linen Factors in London, plan to lower advances to the linen trade to 4 percent from next January. This liberal move aims to boost British capital for Ireland's staple manufacture. Yet higher rates persist locally and in Fulyland, with some houses charging more. The Alexanders resisted a commission increase on sales.
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House of
Court of Ring's Bench review libel trial and marriage case
A London report details a session of the Court of King’s Bench with libel proceedings against Mr Hayne and a marriage dispute involving Miss Foote and Mr Hayne. The proceedings include the reading of statements and the push to enforce engagement obligations and damages, with a Gazettal note on related figures and arrivals in high offices. The article also covers smuggling across Scotland and England, the Needles seizure, and a census of magistrates across Irish counties.
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Marriag Register
Y Misa Foote
Hayne
Covent Garden
Abshdon
Gebientn
Covent Garden Theatre
Beale
Rougham
Adolphus
Gurney
Charles Stuart
Earl of Hardwicke
St. James
Paris
J Bid
W. Franklin
Madras
Calcutta
F. Macnaghten
England
Edward Paget
Chrisoph Puller
Christopher Puller
FR. Bloeset
Scotland
Berwick
Whitehaven
London
Liverpool
Tipperary
Glasgow Courier
Admiralty Crofter
Strong
R. N
Needles
Cowes
Aylmore
Dorchester Castle
Sherborne
Portland Light on revolving principle ships notice
The Trinity Board issues notice that on the 15th this month the high light at Portland, formerly fixed light, will revolve and show its brightest face every three notes. The low light will be intensified to benefit nets and subscribers must observe envelope and renewal terms, with caution on double postage and money fees for letters.
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Trinity Board
Portland
Osipt of Tre Dustin Journal
Dublin Advertisement Subscription Notice
Printed notice from Dublin city office announcing annual subscriptions and advertising rates. Read as a period advertisement with pricing in pounds and shillings, indicating eight months for a fixed sum and shorter terms.
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Dublin
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Mayo Auxiliary Bible Society
Court OF Ring's Bench
Londoy Mondar
TRE Cing
Fresoaytve Rao
Attihal
Wittén
Dover
Morning Chronicle
Kenrick
John Franka
Sident
Connaughthan
Munster
Leinster
Limerick
Kerry
Waterford
Cork
Longford
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