Pearls and pearl fisheries observed on Loch Tay and the sea
An expedition narrative from travels in England and Scotland recounts pearl hunting with two fishermen who artificially seed shells. The author warns of deception, explains worm-caused pearl formation, and notes various shell adaptations and methods to counterfeit pearls. Observations cover auger worms, pholades, and speculative methods of artificial pearl production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linngens
Buffer
Naturalory of Minerals
Fea-Dases
Guinea
East Indies
London
China
Brouffonet
Joseph Banks
Persen
Finland
Oppér
Loch Tay
Killin
Reje
Hell
Ioch Tay
Naturalists Probe a Worm’s Attack on Coated Bell
The passage notes that only certain naturalists focus on the intriguing subject of a worm attacking a bell toward its coating. It emphasizes that our current understanding remains rudimentary and outlines the need for deeper study by those experts.
Devon and Cornwall Fencible Regiments honor pledge in Ireland
Gallant men of the Devon and Cornwall Fencible Regiments in Ireland express willingness to serve in Europe wherever His Majesty may call. Blue cockades signify unity under officers, with Bantry and Forts Companies joining the resolution. A separate note reports Mary Ann Martin's execution for murder by poison at the New Gaol, but she maintained innocence to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Cornwall
Ireland
Cotone
Gibraltar
Minorca
Portugal
Bantry
Thuriday
Europe
Hall
Devon and Exeter Hospital
Elizabethan Basket Maker Information at York Assizes
At York Assizes an information charged a Rothwell labourer with exercising the trade of a basket maker without a regular apprenticeship. Evidence showed his injury from a Leeds Methodist meeting house collapse left him unable to work, and a guardian taught him the trade in a week. The judge sided with the defendant on two points, and the jury returned a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothwell
Leeds
Elizabeth
Rathwell
Irish Attorney Drags Clerk to Club Shooting Rival
An eminent Monaghan attorney shot and killed a clerk after a confrontation over suspected infidelity. The attorney, who was jailed, faced a string of violent incidents including a Hampstead man's suicide and a fatal wagon accident judged accidental. The coroner’s inquests resulted in fines for the wagon and animals involved to curb future danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaghan
Ireland
Melton
Jock Woop
St. Etheldred
Lionel Mayhew
Balls
Farnham
London Markets Report Prices Rise on Wheat Shortage
London markets show a small supply of wheat causing lively sales and higher prices for fine dry samples. Barley arrives plentiful from Norfolk and Suffolk with strong demand from maltsters and distillers. Oats are ample yet sales are brisk with prices up. Other items mostly hold, while flour, hops, seeds, and regional market figures are detailed for March and April.
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Losson
Norfolk
Suffolk
Kent
Farnham
Smithfield
Stone
Newgate
Leadenhall
Agrixrer
Waaminsterr
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England
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Hebrides
Tizen
Waujas-Saint-Fond
National Institute OF France
Museum OF Natural Hitory
Paris
Exeter
Manca
York
Falkner Guitar
A. Burn
London Markets
Earth
Spilsbury
Soho Square
Doctor’s House
Albion-street
Leverian Museum
Blackfriars
H. K. Symonds
Paternaftrrrow
Three Kingdoms
Brodem
J. .W. Myers
Mr. Robinson
Tunbridge-ware
York House
Piccadilly
Newbery
St. Paul's Churcheyard
Ward
Holborn
Gray's Inn
Jeboult
Colate Bacon
Oxford-street
Pidding’s Medicine Warehouse
Bulgin and Sheppard
Bristol
Ezxtery
Edinburgh
Brown
Olzey
Read
Vine-street
Drife
M‘donald
Glasgow
Chalmers
Aberdeen
Belltacy Druggitt
Portsmouth
Bray
Sunderland
Tutt's
Royal Exchange
Williams
Perfamer
Polimal
Bultom
Collins
Salisbury
Crutwell
Bath
Buckland
Portsea
Shaw
High-street
Borough
Spilsoury & Co
Mary Ftreet
Dublin
W. Magee
Belfair
MD. Davis
Cork
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