Johnson and Hume in a Candid Portrait of Thought
A fragmented essay contrasts Dr. Johnson and David Hume, analyzing temperaments and intellectual styles. It notes Johnson’s fiery, arguments driven but impatient temperament versus Hume’s cool philosophical gaze. The piece discusses their approaches to truth, perception, and the role of reason in literature and society, with opinions on their influence and legacies.
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DR. Johnson
David Hume
Contenti
Jonny
England
Fwhey
Davin Home
Johnson
Lucian
Davin Hewes
Davi Wome
Hite
Gelfs
Bnd
Jonneon
Jounsoy
Hume
Jounson
Home
Parnassus
Jonson
Stlere
Happy Valley
Mita
Shelby
Bonaparte Health Reports and Naval Dispute Memo
A set of dispatches from May 1818 to Sir Hudson Lowe regarding General Bonaparte aboard the HMS Bellerophon. Reports describe dull right side pain, heat, and a possible liver or hepatic issue, with concern over a potential liver enlargement. The correspondence also critiques Lieutenant Bertrand and the governor’s authority, detailing alleged insubordination and communications with Napoleon Bonaparte through Count Bertrand. The medical officer Edward Winyard warns of possible chronic hepatitis if pain increases and calls for adherence to orders and proper medical handling.
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Bonaparte
Sizwed
Barnyer
O'Mbara
H. Lows
Sin
Lonawoon
Boosparte
Barry £. O'Mraba
Longwood Surgeon Defends Independence Amid Napoleon Affairs
Barry O Meara, Napoleon Bonaparte's surgeon, explains his conduct at Longwood. defends acting under civil rather than military authority, rejects governor's restrictions, and asserts continued pay and protection by the British government while remaining Napoleon's medical attendant. He cites prior arrangements with Count Bertrand, Maitland, and Lord Keith, and warns of potential disputes over his resignation and status if compelled to resign or altered duties.
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Amy
Thomas Reade
L Etter
Bertrand
Longwood
Napoleon Bonaparte
George Cockborn
St. Helena
Napoleon Donaparte
Tatu
Maitland
Lord Keith
Bonzparte
Navy
Alweye
Bonaparte
Dot
Ragland
Ape Boys
Apeill
Ciprnny
Hate
Mesgra
Boyy
Veruog
Montholen
Noym
England
Montholon
Apa
Monthan
Boys
Calumoy
Barby Onbars
Theo Reade
Lonownon
Gorreguer
Napoleon Bouagparte
Napoleon
Helena
Count Bertrand
Admiralty
Cane T
Keith
Amoggat
London
Edinburgh
Gad
France
Count Bertradd
Nore
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Broself
Long
Caplan
Boraoe
Napoleon Bonsparte
Hiyself
Cony Bertrand
Javels
Haiena
Rapalean
Guivird
Longtwood
Haing
Goverdaent
Apofeon
Raglaud
Barry
Ombara
Barry O' Meera
St. Reusna
Sir Hadeon Laws
Cunni Bertrand
Conor Bertrand
Audi
Thin
Wynyard
Napoleon Bonsparie
Cheewag
Persnos
Loogwood
Napaicoo
Aberdeen Privy Council orders election rules for Burgh officers
A Scottish notice from Aberdeen reports the Privy Council's order on September 23 designating the method and timing to elect magistrates and councillors, with provisions extending current officers until a future date. It discusses legal constraints, possible illegality of any contrary election, and notes the viewpoint that past rebellions affected similar processes in 1715 and 1746.
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Aberdeen
Actiog
al Iwalee Pelock
Deon
Magisrates
Cartier Pleiedd
Ahesdeen
Raudems
Perebhi
Brett
Court of Session
Aberdeen Chronicle
Agricultural Putelligent and English Monthly Agricultural Report
The report notes variable harvest results with general grain quality improving over last year. Barley oats and beans yield well though drought hurts potatoes and greens. Cattle waters scarce, prices rise. sheep and lambs scarce due to drought. Wag updates from Smithfield show better prime beef mutton veal. hogs cheaper. An agricultural correspondent suggests a second bean crop from stalks after grazing. A Royal Society anecdote ends with a mistaken funeral oration.
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Fittia
Prien
Smithfield
Sabeshan Rorasrath
Fenster
Cadimy
Royal Society of Sciences
Perrier
Chavalier
Deveneil
Abstract of Returns of Corn and Grain Prices 1811
Abstract of the returns of the quantities and prices of corn grain meal and flour sold in Dublin and the Liberties for the week ending August 21, 1811. It lists measure equivalents for barrels of wheat rye peas beans barley oats and notes 14 barley flour equals a barrel of wheat and 7 stones of oat equals a barrel of oats. Published in Dublin by the Parliaments label office.
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Dublin
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Stockhols
Ecurron
Gederal
Hudson Lowe
B. Ge
C. Ge
Te Barry O'Meara
Exy
Suz
Con
Napoleon Booaparte
Napoleon Honapariels
Napoleon Bonnpnarte
Napolson
Edward Wynyard
Cot
T. Beads
Ivy Council
Vizean
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