A Tour Through Belgium and Holland in 1816 Review
The piece surveys James Michell’s summer 1816 travel narrative from Belgium through Holland to the North of France, praising the epistolary style and impartial observations. It highlights Rotterdam’s bustle, Dutch social and taxation notes, education, provincial customs, and remarks on Leyden Brussels Amsterdam Leyden. The review commends the journal’s fresh focus, learned society entries, and readable tone despite occasional tedium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Holland
Rhine
France
James Michell
A. Bropp
Mitchell
Netherlands
Prussia
Cologne
Ghent
Brussels
Kent
Rotterdam
Mitchel
Schiedam
England
Germany
Biege
Amsterdhm
Hague
House of Orangel
Leyden
Amsterdam
Peta
Maesericht
London
Demmy
Utrecht
Nimeguen
Cleves
Rheinberg
Paris
Mexico and Its Glaciers in Two Letters
A two letter account from Hamburgh describes the Chilean voyage toward Vera Cruz and Mexico with vivid ice imagery. A conical glacier near Pico del Orinaba and icy comforts in Vera Cruz are noted, including ice from a cellar and cold drinks. The writer recalls two more glaciers between Puebla and Mexico as the voyage continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hamburgh
Cadiz
Tierra
Tierral
Land
Pico
Orinaba
Elas
Vera Crag
New Spain
Vera Cruz
Puebla
Volcano of Popocatepetl and Mexican earthquake fears
The writer describes the Volcano of Popocatepetl known as Volcannes of Mexico and Volcanoes of Puehta, noting half-extinguished cinder, recurring earthquakes that alarm Mexicans. He recalls cathedral tolls, frightened crowds, and nightly watchmen, stressing Mexico’s relative resilience amid Spanish American quake history and promising a future letter about glacier visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Mexico
Puehta
Popacatepetl
Pica
Spanish America
The Extraordinary Emigration From Europe to America
A lengthy UK newspaper essay argues Europe’s upheaval drives mass migration to North America. It frames liberty as the motive, notes dangers to old world populations, and praises America as refuge. It contrasts Britain’s decline with Europe’s revolutionary tide and quotes Burke while forecasting future shifts in emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old World
North America
Comnena
Europe
America
Russia
Crimea
United States
Scattered Exiles Face Shifting Despotism
A passage from the Scotsman recalls how exiles of liberty once found shelter and sympathy from those who opposed falling despotism. It warns that popular indignation could topple the current order if the storm rises again, and calls for remembering the welcome given to sympathizers who fled oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
England
Burke
Pitt
Perceval
Castlereagh
Carnes
Kovciuskos
Patrio
Prussia
Austria
Spain
Hampden
Sydney
Locke
Bonaparte
Lisbon
Petersburgh
Acs
Harvest News and Market Report from Ennis and Surroundings
A Dublin style market and harvest brief reports crops across counties. Wheat, barley and oats feature with prices, deliveries, and new barley meal sales. Ennis Fair draws crowds. Potatoes remain abundant. oxen, sheep, and horses show price trends. Weather notes warn of mixed conditions affecting harvest and prices.
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Harpest
Ireland
Abhiind Afy
Joseph Garde
Wm. Roberts
G. Dillon Croker
Quartertown
Denny
Limensen
W. Watson
Brook Watron
Nenagh
Ennis
Herachel
Wexroan
Munda
London
England
Tauden
Atulone
Wiwarna
Jecloe
Sarr
Jarem Pappuccz
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Drummar
Pierre German
Dublin
Parlite Mmente
Onnars
Adhlatcrements
Ein Dhe
pStt Munthy
Moptha
Manthe
Messrs. Natron & Co
Warwick Square
J. Waire
Blewestraet
Jamxe Tarson
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