Stay of Bankrupt's Certificate in Irish Merchant Case
The Lordships consider a petition by Smith and Co Bankers to stay a bankrupt's certificate to allow a creditor Mr Cormack to prove a debt of 16511. The bankrupt had fraudulently misrepresented debts and assets. Court orders the certificate stayed to permit proof of the debt before dividend.
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Smith and Co
Cormack
Ireland
Eaily
London
Smith,and Co
Ayre
Smith and Company
Simpson and Co
Pinkerton
A<zasfield
Marfield
Mansfield
Waterford
Guildhall
Smith
Tegard
Iit
Bursi
Prospect of Sydney Cove Colony Dependence and Challenges
A letter from Sydney Cove argues the colony cannot sustain itself. Soil is poor and grain scarce, with vermin and kangaroo rats destroying crops. Rose Hill settlement relies on water transport and Indian corn. Without cattle labour, ploughing and clearing are impossible, stalling cultivation. Norfolk Island offers marginal hope but has no anchorage and pest problems. it could support a few hundred once cleared.
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Sydney Cove
Rose Hill
Norfolk Island
England
Gibraltar
Settlement of New South Wales Described as Harsh
The speaker argues Sydney Cove cannot support many inhabitants due to scarce water, droughts, and pestilence. Clearing land increases water scarcity, drawing vermin like rats, mice, ants, caterpillars, grubs, flies, mosquitoes, and sand flies, making farming painful and unprofitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Cove
New South Wales
The Duchess of Gordon Enchants Scotch Fellows
A curious anecdote circulates about the Duchess of Gordon who praised Artillerymen as Scotsmen and rewarded three privates with guineas each after they posed as Scots. The prank, revealed by the Duke of Ricamont, ends with both parties sharing a good laugh and the duchess likely to hear more about the handsome Gordons.
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Gordon
Duke of Arcamont
Ricamont
Gorpon
Ricr Monp
Gordons
Persevering Ingenious Violet Soap Patent Aimed at Public
A Victorian notice explains the Violet Soap patent, warning against counterfeit imitations and asserting exclusive London and Dublin offices. It touts skin protection, anti sun effects, and claimed unique chemical merits, with a fourteen year patent, pricing two shillings sixpence per square in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cornhill
Dublin
Great Britain
Tragic Accident Hangs in Southampton Warehouse
A porter named Lawrence was found hanging in a Southampton warehouse at four in the morning. His wife discovered him, panicked, and cried for help while medical aid failed to revive him. Doctor Commis attended as coroner.
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Brookman
Southampton
Commis
Unsuccessful British Whale Fishery Attempt At Davis Straits
Newcastle reports an attempted British raid in the Whale Fishery at Davis Strait. A strong gale and ice hindered season opening, four ships wrecked, but crews were saved and distributed to other vessels. Ships Kitty Keedy John and Margaret listed as landed and safe.
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Davis’s Streights
Kitty
Keedy
John
Margaret
Insurrection in Ross-shire over sheep-walks sparks riots
Reports from Edinburgh describe violent unrest in Ross-shire as tenants expelled by landlords for sheep-walks resist poverty. About 3200 tenants from one owner are said to have suffered, forests burned, livestock harmed, and a 42d Regiment detachment deployed to restore order. Sheriff Maczkop led arrests of sixteen leaders and prisoners were sent to Dingwall. A country-gentlemen's meeting was planned to decide next steps.
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Edinburgh
Ross-hire
Maczkop
Floods Reach Inverary Shortly After Burst of Thunder
In Inverary on August 4 a sudden heavy rainstorm flooded fields and riverbanks. Timber and cattle were swept away, many animals lost, and five salmon were found scattered after the waters receded. The Duke of Arcynib, nearby, witnessed cattle washed into the rising river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Arcyi
Canals Plan Across Kingdom From Oxford to London
A proposed 85 mile canal line from Oxford to London outlines crossing Braunston Walton Brook Towcester and Stow areas, passing near Northampton, Stourbridge House and Henley Hall before reaching Paddington. Estimated total cost about 50,000 dollars.
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Oxford
Hampton Gay
Braunston
Northamptonshire
Buckinghamshire
London
Cheshire
Braunston Mill
Walton Brook
Daventry
West Chester Road
Stow
Northampton
Towcester
Stow Park
Stourbridge House
Layton
Marsden
Henley-hall
Harrowell
Stowbridge
Flyde Park
Paddington-read
Corn Exchange Grain Prices and Rations Report from Monday
A fragmentary market note from Corn Exchange dated Monday August 13 reports a moderate Wheat supply and few buyers, with prices largely lower than the prior week due to harvest weather. Barley, Malt, Pease, small beans, Rye, Tick Beans, Oats, and Rape Seed are listed with various price ranges and notes on demand and availability.
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Lords Commissioners
Botany Bay
the Duchess OF Gordon
Country News
Winchester
Newcastle
Scotland
Inverary
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