Tale of a deserter and a ruined officer in wartime lore
An anecdotal tale traces Tom Benson, once a refined young private in the 26th regiment, who deserts after enlistment and spirals into poverty and crime. A later lead ties him to a South American patriot's circles, culminating in renewed shame and painful recollections of his fall from honor.
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Tain Ronson
Dresser
Weller Bes Hintaan
Wis Wellfier
Ventat
Tan
Ifo
Van
Vin Unele
Tom Benson
Folse
Tom
Strand
Patriots of
South Armorica
Bolivar
Benson
Valparaiso
Dita
Tyormit
Penson
Maberly
Betisen
Glimpse of Medieval Guilds and Public Penance in London
The segment describes various medieval guilds in London including the Pond estate of Ant Hoonk Sovereign and the Guild of Landyite Latee Regina, with rites, processions, wax torches, and public penances. It notes church ceremonies at St Magnus, St Dunstan, and St Paul’s, plus expiation for crimes and priests punished for quarrels. It also covers Irish hosiery duties and the chartering of The Royal Hibernian Academy, alongside civic notices about Kingstown Harbour and Catholic and Protestant ceremonies in Kilrush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
Katherine
Heather
Mary
Thomas Wotsey
Duke of Buck
Jeramy
Tie
Dave
Hing
Phbneweek
SS Magnus
London-bridge
Capelyn
Wiliam
St. Magnus
Bridge of London
Mather
Skinners Company
C. de. Prvanens
St. Dunstan
Allhallows Church
Bread-street
St. Pauls
Cheapside
Corshill
British Museum
London
Royal Hibernian Academy
Ireland
Gbyerne
Marquis Wellastey
Seruel
Arts
John Martley
West
Kev Pir McMahon
Kidaloe
Kilrush
Chive
Idinn
Madrid
Cadiz
Confession of a Murderer Engulfs Rhine Village
A Cologne area suspect Moll and ally Ochs, both ex-soldiers, are linked to multiple murders. After suspicions rose, Moll was arrested and linked to the killings through exhumed remains of three bodies. Moll confessed to murdering his stepmother and brother, and Ochs, with further inquiries into other deaths. Locals attacked Moll’s house in Beul, destroying it in a vengeful act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrinle
Calogne
Beul
Rhine
Bonn
Pe Han
Reul
Mull
Heny Ochs
Cologne
Lafe
Ysth
Moll
Ochs
Putzgen
Henl
Hell
Beal
Officers of Justice
Voll
M. Schiller
Neneangeth
Paris
Bath surgeon dies after needle accident dissection fatality
A Bath assistant surgeon dies following a needle wound during dissection of a dismembered subject. An earlier draymanlo needle accident led to a fatal mortification, while fear and syncope during surgery contributed to another death in London. Reports also note basalt columns near Kilroot and Paris birth death statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Dispensary
Latlice
London
Hirm
Fondon
Kilroot
Cayricktorgus
Cauway
Paris
His Majesty's Visit to Treland Portrait by Thompson
A commemorative portrait by Mr T. C. Thompson celebrates His Majesty and the Dublin corporation. It features the Duke of Leinster and other peers, with royal yachts and Dublin Bay in the background. The painting aims to faithfully depict the scene as the King agreed to sit for portraits. Completion expected April or May next with Thompson to stay in Dublin through January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Thompson
Ness
Treland
Dukee of Leinster
Montrone
Anglesen and
Thomond
Karla Talbot
OrNpigy
Ormond Kingston
Fingal
Farnham
Carrick - Vincous Bymouth
Carbary
Francis Con
Iras Reate
St. Patrick's
Siry - Alder
Intin M'Kenny
Corporation of Dublin
England
Bay of Dublin
Thompson
Dublin
Steam boats and their consequences in naval warfare
A correspondent warns that steam boats offer new invasion opportunities for England’s enemies. They can cross the channel with little water, harass large ships, and alter continental warfare since gunpowder. The piece argues future invasions may be feasible if steamboats spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biscay
Cadiz
Silver Sea
England
France
Ireland
Elopement and theft reports headline busy police office
On Tuesday Denis Downes eloped with a silver crest marked pair of spoons and other clothing from Mr Roe's Sunmimer-hill home. On Wednesday Mary Chester and two other girls faced charges at College-street police office for involvement with the stolen items. Also noted are measures for wine and liquid measures, beliefs about farm crop sales for rent nonpayment, and various adjournments and landlord-tenant settlement details at 1 Parliament Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis Downes
Roe
Sunmimer-hill
Mary Chester
College-street
Rivh. Dyas
Kiliza Haughton
Mary Doyle
Colleges Street
Fee
Wemple-har
Edward Co
Win Kacl
Tradt
I & Ie
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Barking
Banjetind
St. Atbunch
Chitra
Lotton
Tex Vethior
Eastor
Michaelins
Jovery
Abbass
St. Athureh
St. Andrew
Martinmass
Atboush
Henry 1
St. Peters Vlidreh
Gerd Orford
St Peter
St. Peter
Peter
Nicholas
Catherine
Cragg
Christ
John & Mary
St. Christopher
Niclelaw
Windsor
St. Katherne
St. Barbara Ob
Malvern
Guild of
Our
Piarions
Eign
Katherine's
Aja
His
Pariucaent Street
Ute
Marley
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