Rocking-stone antics of Lieut Goldsmith a British jest
A London era feature critiques Lieut Goldsmith and crew for trying to restore the Logan stone on the Cornish coast. The piece mocks the mission as folly while noting naval duties and urging caution with rocks. It discusses the Logan stone’s balance, ancient geology, and the possible origins of its rocking motion, citing methods and authorities. The tone blends satire with curiosity about the rock’s history and natural explanation.
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Tieutenant
Cornwall
Lieut. Goldsmith
Exder
Aublimely
Goldsmith
Lord Londonderry
Cornish
Wien
Leasure
Duke of Buckingham
Goldwith
Land's End
W. Phillips
de Luc
Silesia
Atmospheric Agency
Cattle Market Movements Amid Waterloo Bridge Disruption
Monday near Smithfield saw many oxen moving toward the Surrey side, as Blackfriars road closure forced traffic over Waterloo Bridge. The scene at Waterloo was busy with coaches and carts, while the future paper editor announces plans to engage readers next week with detailed arrangements.
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Smithfield
Waterloo Bridge
Holborn
Great Queen Street
Drury-lave
Little Russell-street
Brydges
Catherine-streeta
Waterloo-bridge
Surrey
Blackfriars
Waterloo
Kuoxoox Paren Enironist
Movisty
London
Liverpool
Sturday
Arrival at Port Phillip 1824 Diary Letter from an Early Settler
An 1824 letter describes land grant of 2000 acres near Government reserve overlooking Hobart and inland. The writer details building, farming wheat barley oats peas potatoes and garden work, livestock growth, and a comfortable family life without rent or taxes. Notes on convicts, climate, and prospects, including a banking disruption causing note shortages and distress. The author expresses satisfaction and wishes for earlier emigration.
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Navy
Hobart Town
Isle of France
Gratis
Yonso
Case of William Dempster and jugling knife in Carlisle
An 1824 Edinburgh Philosophical Journal note by Dr. Barnes discusses William Dempster’s death after swallowing a nine inch table knife during tricks in Carlisle. He argues surgery then vs now, questions an operation, and notes likely long survival if treated differently. Also mentions Mr Littleton’s duel injuries in Portland Street, with a precarious patient and worsening fever.
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Dr. Barnes
Carlisle
Edinburgh Philosophical Journal
William Dempster
Jr. Barnes
Cuarliste
Iindhie
Littleton
Rogers
Primrore HH
Portland Street
Death of Lord Charles Murray at Gastonni
Lord Charles Murray son of the Duke of Atholl died at Gastonni on the Hith Anguat New Style after a severe head pain at age 25. Civergio Sussini provided aid, Dr Julius Moltingan was sent, but arrived too late. His funeral was held on the 12th with priest Archbishop Chirilo delivering the oration.
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Goth
Charles Murray
Civergio Sussini
Alexander Mayracordate
Julius Moltingan
Gastollini
Endea
Lion and alchemist myths in late 18th century science notes
A compendium of brief historical notices cites Dr Price as a physician and Royal Society figure who claimed to make gold in 1784, later debunked by Kirwan and Woolfe. It also recounts a South African view on lion behavior, noting lions rarely attack unprovoked but may stalk and corner prey, and a Bengal tiger tale of facing eye to eye to deter attack.
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Price
Weader
Royal Society
Kirwan
Woolfe
Elefest
Constantine
Brexer
Dhserves
Peysio
Macintosh
Tuast India Company
India
Ile
Tim
Thnan
Belessel
Conrad Cooke
Farquhar
Fonthill
JL. Cochran
Barbadoes
Lust
Ilein
South America
Andes
Duke of York
Oatlands
Hughes Ball
CURRAGH OCTONEY MEFFING AND RACING NEWS
A rustic racing card lists Doolan's Padly from Cork and entries including Captain Jones's Don Juan and Mr Blake's Kilmoylan with weights and results. A London Custom House sale is noted. Hawking demonstrations near Amesbury feature Col Thornhill and notable spectators. Editorial excerpts urge punctuality and argue teak from Africa is not the cause of dockyard deaths. Madras cholera and notable fatalities across governments are reported with dates and names.
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Curragh
Lair
Blake
Kilmoylan
Caldwell
Potteen
Kirwan
Montmorency
R. W. Whitley
Watt
Delaware
Delaware. 6St 10Th. Where Waae A False Start, For Which All the Harees
Patteen
Hacasto
London
Ennis
Limerick
Bullinrudbury
Kerry
Convamore
County Cork
Amesbury
Col. Thornhill
Hussey Vivian
Francis Burdett
Milla
Patridge
Sierra Leone
Yaris
Devonport
Cambridge
Madras
Bombay
Nota
Edward Wood
William Franklin
John Douglas White
Medical Board
Biony
Christopher Puller
Supreme Court of Calcutta
Laya Regal
Che
Market Barley and Wheat Prices Fall in London Corn Market
The London corn market reports mixed arrivals of wheat barley oats and flour from Kent Suffolk and Norfolk with prices fluctuating. Demand remains cautious as buyers seek better supplies. new red wheat commands higher prices while old red and white varieties show varied values.
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Billy ‘Fen
Ain
Kes
Brig
Boston
Aldborough
Kent
Mesex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Poland
Dublin Subscription Notice for Money Letters and Postage
Subscribers are informed that THx Dustin JOURNAL envelope receipts mark approaching termination periods. IM renewal ends with the third cover unless renewed. Do not split Notes. double postage shortens subscription. Money Letter delivery rules and Dublin office details given. subscription rates listed in old currency.
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Lieutenant Golds
Ant
Logan
Towm
Arnit
Lord Charles Murray
Sporting Intelligence
Conolly
Eugenie
Mary Ann
Murdock
Meteor
Armstrong
Zoe
Lord Shige
Klepper
Smoke
Doolan
Kings
Daxon
Shige
Hunter
Dublin
Ofice
Parliament
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