Embassy to Pekin aboard amid Chinese ceremony and mandarins
A detailed account of Lord Amherst’s embassy voyage up the Pearl River to Pekin. The narrative covers Chinese ceremonial practices, Mandarin reception, debates over the thrice bowing rite, and the officials’ etiquette contrasting with Lord Amherst’s precedent. Observations include the mandarins’ attire, ships, and the vast crowd at Tiensing, plus notes on local customs and reactions to European visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Abbot
T.B. Martin
Alceste
Canton
Sotir
George Staunton
Tne
Hai
Yhou
Yellow Sea
Pekin
Ehye
Hong
Gulf of Percheles
Ta-koo
Morrison
Cook
Lord Macartney
Amberet
China
Galovkin
Lord Amherst
Ellis
Chia
Andering
Ahgua
Ching
Yio
Maxwell
Hall
Chang
Lord Amber
Prohetec
Lord Amherst and the Chinese Embassy at Pekin
A fragment outlines tensions during Lord Amherst’s mission to China with mandarins insisting on bows and prostrations. The Chinese accuse the English of duplicity, while Amherst resists excessive homage. The scene centers on ceremonial constraints and a staged dinner before leaving Lien-sing sketches for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-sing
Lord Macartney
George Staunton
Lord Amherst
Lord A
Pekin
Amherst
Hints to Emigrants from Europe to United States
A Shamrock Society tract outlines guidance for European emigrants arriving in America. It notes best travel timing, climate suitability, job prospects for stonecutters, bricklayers, clerks, and teachers, plus cautions on pretax investments and inland settlement. It explains five years residence for citizenship, required attestations, oath, and the shift from older restrictive laws to a more liberal republican approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Shamrock Society of New York
America
Emmet
Macniven
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Provincial Intelligence Reports on Robbery and Theft Incidents
From Waterford and nearby towns comes word of suspected robbery linked to attacks on Capt. Johnson's Springhill house and the Fudge farm at Ballyellinane Ardmore. Tobin identified by Rev. Surridge as a perpetrator in the Matrage attack. breeches tied to young J. Johnson. Five masked men plunder a farmer John Fudge's plate. London papers exaggerate the Rev. Georges robbery, per Mayo Constitution correction.
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Waterford
Tobin
Murrinsy
Callen
Johnson
Springhill
Surridge
J. Johnson
Slaterford Chronicle
John Fudge
Ballyellinane
Ardmore
Castlebar
London
Georges
Dublin
Georgea
Pat. Kelly
Mayo
Army Grand Review in France Awaits Monday
The British Army of Occupation in France plans a grand review in the plain of Denain between Bouchan and Valenciennes with expected royal presence from Prince of Orange and Duke of Kent. Captain Gordon’s company of the 94th Regiment moved from Shrewsbury to Nottingham barracks last Thursday. a 21st Regiment company will replace them at the depot. The 4th Regiment was inspected at Sunderland by Major General Sir John Byng in front of a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of Occupation
France
Plain of
Denain
Bouchan
Valenciennes
Prince of Orange
Duke of Kent
Gordon
94Th Regiment
Shrewsbury
Nottingham Barracks
21St Regiment
Sunderland
John Byng K.C. B
Kirwan Stakes and Waterford Meeting Race Card
Sporting intelligence from Curragh and Tramore notes stakes and entries for two-year-old and gaited horses, with forfeit payments by Daly and Hassard, plus results and distances. Kirwan Stakes, Red Post entries include Col Bruen’s Fleece and Mural. several horses distanced or close in heats. Weather favorable, Hunter’s Plate anticipated. Tramore announces Sweepstakes with added prizes and weight rules.
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Tibet
Col. Bruen
Mr. Daly
Mr. Hassard
Tabrus
Mr. Hantard
Red Post
Mr. Gore
Lord Sligo
Tramore
Waterford
Barron
Brown Fanny
Hamard
Sally Johnston
Mr. N. Power
G. m. Herbione
Captain Power
Duchess
Major Rogete
Emma
Sally
Cop
Guinras
A.l
Ballinasloe Fair Yields High Prices and Strong Demand
Oct. 16 reports from Ballinasloe and surrounding markets show a very favorable fair with nearly all beasts sold. Black cattle led demand with prices up about 35 percent from last year and higher than a fourth in some categories. Crops overall are good, wheat poor. Sheep at Ballinasloe totalled over 53 600 with prices above last year by 6 to 10 shillings per head.
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Aland
Dwallin
Ballinasloe Fair
Garen
P. W
Carrick on-Suir
Danerade
Co Wuerford
Castlereagh
Dundonald
Killvad
Vai
Camrasne
Ballinasloe
Swansea
Carl Ward
Swansea Fair
Carmarthen Fair
North Wales
Market notes on corn and grain prices and imports
Oct 19 market report shows corn supplies tight with steady prices late in the week. Wheat at 20 to 30 per barrel. barley and oats quoted. flour scarce with various old and new prices. Also lists imports from Dublin Rotterdam and Liverpool with varied goods including sugar, wheat, coal, tobacco, spices, and miscellaneous wares.
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Satur Ea
Newfoundland
Day's Mar
Dublin
Hinds
Ihde
Geneva
Rodta
Foren
Ogreoice
Miherva
Taylor
Rotterdam
Boying
Thomas Kiernan
Thomas Hunt
Bailise Ourvotce
Preston
Griffith
Liverpool
Venus
Evans
Surrey
Douglaaggo
Betsey, Roberts
Jobhas
Wilhiams
Bates Woollens
Barrisa Ourvoice
Edwards
Conolly and Co
Apollo
Curlett
Conally
Thomas
Poole
Apothecaries
Mary Anne
Humphrey's
Weaford
Bathsa Lyvoice
Marion
Good
Ayr
Wales
Endeavour
Jones
Isle of Man
Dublin Shipping List reveals varied arrivals and sailings
The Dublin shipping list reports arrivals from Liverpool Rotterdam and Saltevate Venus Sober and other vessels with goods flour and passengers including American bound ships and Holyhead mail routes. Several vessels sail for Bristol Ayres Philadelphia and Newry while 27 collier ships and 5 vessels in ballast are noted with convicts under escort to Cork.
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Monsino Tipe
Dublin
Hinds
Liverpool
Catherine
Rinkedson
Rotterdam
Wellington
Hamil
Saltevate
Venus
Sober
Alert
Dey
Johns
Williams
Pelham Packet
the Mail
Holyhead
Tvo
Alicia
Gardiner
Bristol
Francis
Page
Ayres Moéraine Trae
Orr
Evans
Brivol -Preston
Groith
Benvey
Roberts
Goada
Ditro
Seiry
Norman
Herrings
Douglas
Shamrock
Liverpond
Four Corners
Saited
John
Craig
Britannia
Watson
Newry
Hery Passage
Chichrerer
Uxbridge Puckett
Houlyhead
Montrose Packet
Mail
ByanayGton
Arreed—Brothers
Mare Lean
Cartingford
Smyrna
Coepert
Booker
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Connell
Gragow
Reabert
Kellar
Tor Dito
Worrall
Rubercs
Betsey
Wakins
Ditio
Providence
Gouly
Hel Tast
Dorset
Evasia
Tor Bourdeaux
Pelham
Pearl
Tor Holyhead
Marion
Good
Ayr
Jones
Malford
Kolm
Henrietta
Mocha
Guoda
Halyhead
Lively
Wing
Trom
Londonderry
Pwo Colliers
Pawaye
Byar
Paweayers
Liverepool
Masjesty
Cork
Doblin Advertises Subscriptions at Proprietors Office
Ad fragment shows Doblin inviting readers to the proprietor’s office for subscribing to twelve months and shorter terms. Mentions locations and rates though many words are garbled.
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Doblin
Partiaemeny Street
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Tiensing
Yin
Barrow
Pribo
Pekimile
Tongkoo
Chin- Chae
Seme Tank
India
Tha Lawer
Africa
Tien- Sing
Tien-ting
Housea
Atalute
Provincial Intelligence
the Army
Sporting Intelligence
Dublin Shipping List
Wednenla
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