Lough Allen Coal and Arigna Iron Works Discussion
Extract from the evidence before the select committee on the Survey and Valuation of Ireland discusses the Connaught coal district near Lough Allen. It covers coal quality and depth, potential yields, ironstone, prior Arigna failure, navigation improvements, and the prospect of British capital investment amid social commentary on honesty and law enforcement. It notes coal sold at the pit and likely prices, with comparisons to Whitehaven and Shropshire.
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Capher
Ste Willian
Burt
Hive
Treland
Connaught
Lough Allen
Newcaortin
Whitehaven
Scothind
Jia
Griffith
Allen
IRS
Goblin Society
Wawr
Tenoisvo
Tuam
Nho
Arigos
Arigna
England
Scotland
Carron
Arigon
Ireland
Shannon
Limerick
Dublin
Lowes Allen
iMith
Shropshire
Arignaad
Letter of Sir Walter Raleigh to His Wife After Condemnation
A fragmentary preserved letter from Sir Walter Raleigh to his wife after condemnation, urging her to seek relief for their child, to endure poverty with faith, and to continue fearing God. He advises her not to wed hastily, to trust divine providence, and to keep the memory of his love and counsel alive for their son. The missive blends penitence, religious exhortation, and practical pleas about land, debts, and their child’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Raleigh
Besa
Triall
Norrie
Devastating Edinburgh fires consume High Street and Parliament Square
A sequence of fires in Edinburgh raged from the High Street to Parliament Square, destroying numerous shops and residences. Raging flames devoured MIlneoc’s lab, Duncan and Greig’s warehouse, and the Tron Church steeple, while the Parliament Square complex and Exchequer area faced near-total loss. Militias and engines worked amid chaos. several injuries and at least one likely death were reported as residents fled with belongings to Royal Exchange and temporary shelter provided by Queensberry House.
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Samosa
Famosa
Milnoc
Duncan
Royal Exchange
Asfety
72D Regiment
Sivex O’crock
Assembly
Royal Infirmary
Borthwick
Born- Borg Ouskkver
TuKsday
Heigh Street
Parliament Square
Tron
Nothng
Board of Ordnance
Deacon Field
Slater
Sury Court Room
Aneml
Pariament Square
Edinburgh
Macdonald
Mackinnon
Cowgate
St. Gilea’s
Water Company
Court of Seasion
Lurie
Messrs
Bell and Bradfute
Mesara Jardine and Wilson's Chambers
Scott
Williamson
Exchequer
J.W. Brougham
Allan Painter
Court of Law
Parliament
Advocates
Braidwood
Carruther’s
Queensberry House
France and England compared in moral and social faults
A London Morning Paper remarks on European contrasts seeking to explain why England appears more virtuous yet faces theft and loss. It argues France lacks honesty among all classes, while in England depredation is less tolerated yet pockets require guarding everywhere. The piece critiques civilization without foundation in moral conduct.
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Atenet
Berndan
Koglans
Mera
Partica
France
Martin
England
London
Ogland
Firefighters and civilians injured by wall collapse in Edinburgh
Reports describe multiple casualties after a wall collapse in Parliament Street Edinburgh. A Royal Naval fireman and an artilleryman were seriously hurt, a tailor and others sustained injuries, with several admitted to the Royal Infirmary. Fire engines and police, aided by cavalry and dragoons, fought to control the scene as authorities restored order. The blaze was extinguished by Thursday forenoon with no further accidents reported.
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Esterday
Royal Infirmary
Hanj
Parliemends
Bury
Ong
Pravabt
Braidwood
Tiewlay
Dragoon Guards
Piershill Barracks
Lea
Edinburgh
Proms
Dragoons
Discovery of Antediluvian Bones at Banwell Cavern
An immense fossil bone deposit was found in a Banwell cavern Somersetshire near Mendip Hills on Bishop of Wells property. Miners descended 80 feet to a 150 foot long chamber stacked with sand mud and limestone fragments containing deer elk wolf and bear bones. Buckland will study the site as public institutions prepare to examine the find and museums arrange collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somersetshire
Banwell
Mendip Hills
Bishop of and Wells
Herbyshire
Kirkdale
Germany
Oreston
Plymouth
Hanwell
Buckland
Museuma
Osfo Cambridge
Dublin Market Note For The Week Exdi
Subscribers are urged to observe the receipt of Tuesday Dustin Journ al enveloped in four covers marks an approaching termination period. Subscriptions should not be divided and double portage reduces the period. Money Letters are deliverable by the Post Office. Printed and published at the Office Parliament-at where advertisements and subscriptions are received. Annual subscription rates and payment details included.
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Dublin
Parliament
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Trish Codt
Ant Tray
Gina
Nherborn
Gail Almightia
Hiv Orina
Caledonian Mercury
Oxrou, Noy
Bameri
Do. Sd
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