Calamitous Flood Ravages York Area and Bridges Collapse
An Aug 12 York PA extract describes a Friday night storm swelling the Cadmus river into a mighty torrent that swallows bridges and mills. Homes, barns, and goods flood the streets as residents cling to rooftops while Colonel Spangler and others rescue survivors by boat and horse. Dozens are displaced or lost amid the rising water and wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witer
York
Pennsylvania
George Street
York Haven
Rheduma
Milla
M.A. Spangier
Ibis
Air
Mr. Cunningham
G. Erchelberg
Private letter from St Petersburgh reveals European actions
A dated August 31 private letter from St Petersburgh describes Allied support for Spain, tension between Russia and Brazil, and efforts by Austria and other powers to curb naval armaments. It notes Langsdorff’s influence at Rio, calls for a Europe-wide ban on warships, arms to South American insurgents, and probes into pirate activity across the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean with Russia preparing force if needs be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburgh
Rio Janeiro
Spain
Russia
Brazils
Austria
Vienna
Baron Barth Poliff
Linde Attecttion
M. Langsdorff
Globe
Krusenstern
Europe
South America
London
Ruegia
EU Fine
Mediterranean
Funis
East Indies
Chinese Sea
Persian Gulf
India
Pe- Seba
Sety
Theatres and Notices From A London Era
Russians and Prussians at Carlsbad with few English, Macbeth performed with Madame Schrogder as Lady Macbeth. Reports of Koenigstein fortress, Moreau monument, Barbary piracy, whale sightings, Drury Lane Shylock, Swift anecdote, Irish robbery trials, Paris mortality 1816, Kilkenny Theatre opens with Julius Caesar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon Carlsbad
Topfitz
Earl of Anger
Lord Wi. Burcell
Sir Hugh Dalrymple
Howe
Macbeth
Schlegel
Lady Macbeth
Madame Schrogder
Siddons
Germany
Koenigstein
King’s Rock
Duke of Devonshire
Morier
Mimiater
Moreau
Alexander
Mediterranean
Rome
Flumicine
Heliet
Deans Marriage Bid Ends With Nobleman Bond
A story notes a Dean bound by agreement to wed a nobleman to a young lady of rank. The Dean, present at the church on the appointed day, is offered the bond and reminded he must marry as a minister, to any person except one he names. The nobleman then departs after the morning greeting.
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Staxigo
Wick
Boathaven
Benjamin Dunbar
Blupber, &c
Edinchurch
Drury Lane
Maymond
Glasgow
Belfast
Shylock
Zadal
Antonia
Shyock
Cone
Bret
London
Nate
Swift
Patrick
Ireland
Garret
St. Patrick
Bond
Foxford
County of Mayo
Castlebar Assizes
Gallagher
Patrick Kelly
Smitherd
James
George Walsh
James Kennedy
John Creswell
Worshipstreet
Cow Lane
Galagher
John Gifford
Gifford
Hobhouse
Hubhouse
Dublin
Mayo
Farrell
Upad
Gilford
Newgate
Dickinson
Dublin O
America
Moerty
Africa
Trass
Tuckey
England
Beng
Tose
Que Urchase
Trials for High Treason at Denny Court
Early today bells rang across the town as the mayor summoned special constables. At 4 pm Justices Abbott Holroyd opened the commission with Chief Baron Richards and Justice Dallas. Six prisoners ill with a fever, rumours link Oliver to their circle, many prisoners are related as brothers fathers and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Oliver
Ag Fathera
Sone
Voyage to the Congo and the Shark Point voyage details
The narrative describes a Congo voyage with naturalists on board, including discussions of native trade rituals, the price of goods, and a risky encounter with cannibalistic rumors. It covers bargains, ceremonies, and the crew's observations of fish, birds, plants, and remains, plus a dash to the Congo with boats and a swift transfer of provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Crouch
Shark Point
Congol
Tuckey
Dorothy
Naturaliste
Congo
State of Germany continues discussion of liberty versus privilege
The article reviews the struggle between the people and governments in Germany after 1815. Princes and privileged orders resisted new rights, delaying constitutional promises. It notes Prussia’s leadership, noble resistance, and the shifting balance as monarchies moved toward constitutional forms amid rising popular expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Conan
Germany
Prussia
Frederic the Second
Bint
Quitting
Alulute
Vienna
la Lota
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London Police
Itu
Vis
Kilkenny Theatrical Society
Shakspare
Jutiasy Cresar
Vie
Peventh
State OF Germany
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