Sinking of brig Ann in Atlantic mutiny voyage misfortune
An extracted letter from New York describes the brig Ann under Harrison sailing from Philadelphia to London in May. A collision with a large rock caused damage and sinking fears. Stormy winds, damaged rigging, and lack of lifeboats left the crew to lie to through the night while they hunted for any sign of survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ann
Harrison
Philadelphia
London
Eck
Safety of Steam Engines in France and Britain
M Dupin of the Paris Academy reports on high and low pressure engines safety with prompts for Britain and France. Suggestions include two safety valves, independent control, hydraulic testing at four atmospheres, and public disclosure of testing methods and manufacturers. A wall around boilers near houses and publication of offending manufacturers' names are urged to improve vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dupin
Academy of Sciences
Paris
France
Great Britain
Gover nors elect John Gordon at Lying-in Hospital
At the September meeting of the Governors and Guardians of the Lying-in Hospital John Gordon was unanimously elected Assistant, replacing L. W. Whitestone who retires with the governors’ unanimous thanks for his exemplary conduct and steady attention to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martindale
Phibsborough
Alderman Archer
Mir Martindale
Macartney
Michael Callaghan
Thomas M‘connell
Freek
St. Andrew'couct
Sullivan
Cox
Finglas
Neil
Robert Wilson
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Robert
Paris
13Th Light Dragoons
India
Bellerophon
Bonaparte
St. Helena
Lord Cochrane
England
Kent
Sussex
Fonthill Abbey's Treasures Draw Crowds Across England and Ireland
Public curiosity over Fonthill Abbey grows as visitors from England and Ireland tour the gates. Beckford planned to sell the estate for 300,000 pounds, with Farquahar purchasing, while the abbey's vast collections, costly furnishings, and gardens are described in lavish detail, contrasting Beckford's lavish expenditure with his shrinking fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Fonthill
Abbey
Singland
Ireland
Phillips
Phillip
Farquahar
Japan
China
Babylon
Great
Alcairo
Belus
Serapis
Egypt
Assyria
Leonardo da Vinci
Wandsworth
Tilney
Haton Hall
Jady Lansdown
James Mackintosh
Beckford
Ife
Philipps
West India
Foothill
Albay
Iflis
Rae
Miracles and Absolution at the Monastic Convent
A Dublin report recalls a monk of a Haly convent who, addicted to miracles, obeyed his superior’s ban but saved a man by delaying action. The Prior absolved him for starting a miracle without permission but allowed completion on condition of no further such acts. Other items describe thefts in Baggot Street and Patrick Street, a tea-for-sale ruse, tithes disputes with whiteboys, and finally Covent Garden Theatre proprietors settling with Brandon Pave via Fawcett with an annuity of 1501 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean-Orrice
Catherine Byrne
Rielly
Patrick Street
Haggot-street
Mr Byrne
M‘donough
Robinson
M'Cartney
Fred. Byrne
Kevin-street
Fred. Hyme
Catherine
Mellow
Efis
Advertiser
Covent Garden Theatre
Brandon Pave
Fawcett
Brandon
Sta
London
Titus Oates
Arctic
Church of England
Europe
Germany
Frederick
Brandenburg
Upper Saxony
Saxony
Brandenburgh
Hanover
Danube
Hungary
House of Orange
Lombardy
Atlantic
America
Amazon
North America
British America
Jove
Protestants and Catholicism tied to empire and fear
A prolonged critique decries Protestant Ascendancy and Catholic neglect of the Bible, warning of terror in London and across Europe. The author attacks Anglican establishment, cites misrule, and contrasts Protestant wealth with Catholic regions, warning of looming upheaval and social danger.
Bible and Education as a Nation's Answer in One Land
The piece contrasts two futures for colonized regions, praising the Bible and education as unifying forces. It warns against disunited councils and wasteful warfare under Bolivar, urging a land where academies, universities, and religion shape society, curbing sensationalism and preserving order. It cites Sept. 19, 1823 and references to Charles II and Pastorini as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bolivar
Desay
Protestant Faith Praises Miracles By Prayer Not Catholic Privilege
A Protestant correspondent disputes a letter claiming miracles are exclusive to Catholicism. He cites numerous cases where prayer saved the dying after medical aid failed, praising God for deliverance and urging gratitude. The letter closes with Psalmic lines about trusting in the Lord over princes. Cork letter dated September 18.
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Southern Reporter
Str
T Bey
Aubro
Princea
Cork
Weather and trade notes from Kilkenny to Athlone
The piece reports adverse rain affecting harvest efforts, noted improvement and farmer energy. It warns of spurious tea sales in Waterford area, recounts executions postponed for five convicts, and mentions a Court of Inquiry into local outrages. A proposed Hundred Pounds Society in Waterford aims to provide life coverage for members. Further, officials downplay fever fears in Athlone, stating no new cases recently and some recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Boyd
Boyd
J. Fitzpatrick
Idem
Muttingar
Murray's Inn
Mond
Ltarris
86Th Regiment
Royal Artillery
93D
Waterford
Hundred Pounds Society
Dublin
Athlone Herala
Trade Advertisements and Agent Notices Listed
Printed at the Dublin Journal Office with agents in London Edinburgh and Warwick Square. Advertisement reception noted with addresses for Newton Gilbert Waurwick Square and Robertson and Kefo High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Journal
Esser Street
Newton
Gwick al
Waurwick-square
R. Barker
London
Smith, Co
Hunter-Square Ediburgh
Robertson & Kefo
High-street
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Fonthill Abbey
MR. Beckford
Chevalier Franchi
Portugal
Chevalier
Kingland
Bath
Partnga
St. Anthony
Alwas
Louis XI
Flo
Norway
St. Michael's Gallery
Bacchus
Middle
Pontus
Punick
Linnaeus
Charles TI
Ourmont
Pastorini
Zitamernan
Kilkenny Moder Tor
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