Public Auction For Padgewater Mines Near Manchester
A public auction on Thursday at 2 o clock in the afternoon offers several coal beds and mines near Manchester on Peel Estate at Little Hulton. The sale covers multiple lodes with substantial acreage, including the Great Gassy Mine and others, measured about 126 acres above a drained level, with potential canal export via Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Auctioneers listed include Merfis Foster and Frere, Lincoln's Inn. Duckwerih and Hippinghall. and several firms from Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padgewater Arms
Manchesters
Parvarz
Peel
Little Hulton
Fartie
Duke of Bridgeie-Pit
Wohgohig
Serigbeiourias
Wite
WM. DB
Khe Mings
Hos
Amelengthe
Duke of Bridgewater
Manchester
Botton
Lancashire
Cheshire
Leeds and Liverpool
Liverook
Merfis
Foster, Cooke
Duckwerih
Hippinghall
Taylor and Gert
Leigh
Acas
Potts and Leeke
Chester
Statham
Liverpool
Baldwin
Lancaster
Nicholson
Stockport
Topping
Warrington
Clayton
Wigan
Messrs. Hardman
Bolton
Wolley
York
Upton
Leeds
Foljamte
Wakefield
Hardy
Bradford
Cross and Son
Preston
The Bridge at Schaffhausen and Gausenmann’s One-Arch Idea
The article praises Gausenmann and his one-arch wooden bridge across the Rhine near Schaffhausen, noting its bold design and perceived strength. It recalls how, in 1745, after floods washed away other crossings, authorities doubted a pillarless bridge and Gausenmann demonstrated his model by stepping on it, while proposing a Derry Ireland example which was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aareo Grupenmann
Rhine
Schaffhausen
Switzerland
Gaumenmann
Aneica Gausenmann
Gavsenmann
Derry
Ireland
Anecdotes of Marshal Suwarrow’s Indefatigable Leadership
Anecdotes portray Marshal Suwarrow as untiring and omnipresent even in danger. He shares rations with soldiers and dispenses decisive orders with clear authority. He protects his generals, arrests reprimanded offenders, and guards discipline, especially praising General Kray for groundwork of his campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bochetta
Constastine
Ral Kray
Grace and Beauty in a Living Statue Scene
In a staged dialogue Grace and Beauty discuss allure and art as a statue breathes and moves. Beauty grows jealous, Grace remains calm, and both seek Venus’s favor while contemplating fate, admiration, and love. They walk together, felt by audience as the fountain glitters, drawing them toward Venus’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Grace
Herlot
Beauty
Pallas
Juno
June
Paulas
Court Martial Proceedings On The Frial Of Major Armstrong
Testimony covers the 11th regiment retreat at Ostend on May 76 with Colonel Coote and Major Armstrong’s conduct. Witness says Armstrong did not rally the troops, who retreated under heavy fire about 50 to 60 yards from the redoubt, and the post was abandoned to the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Godfrey
Coote
Rith
M.jor Armstrong
Fapd
Major Armstrong
Ted
11Th
Ostend
U@ion
11Th Regiment
Vitcher
Wilson
Lieut. Brownrigg
Military Roads of Scotland and Government Grants
A historical review discusses the 599 mile military road system begun in 1732 by General Wade and maintained at public expense. It notes 1060 bridges, debates in the House of Commons about relieving government costs, and argues roads aided civilization though some counties cannot self repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Secretary of the Treasury
Rater Aparccomgie
North Britain
Heavy Rain Delays Mail From Liverpool in 19th Century
A Liverpool letter dated August 19 reports the heaviest rain in living memory since Wednesday noon. The London mail failed to arrive by the planned two, arriving after seven in the evening, ferried through wooded areas by boats as the coach could not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Man
London Mail
Comparative Expence of keeping Thoors in CAMP and Barracks
A colonial era estimate compares costs of housing troops in camp versus barracks. Cavalry of 675 officers and men and infantry of 726 per regiment are analyzed for 160 days of encampment. Barracks savings total about 477500 pounds yearly, with encampment savings offset by building costs and maintenance. The text also notes regional barrack capacity across Britain and related transport routes in Bedfordshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcott
Carp
Great Britain
Guernsey
Jersey
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Dc Sandys
Emes
C. Sandys
Walcot-place
Beth
England
Scotland
Suwarrow
Grace and Beauty
Military Roads OF
Bedfordshire
Cameton
Henlow
Seifoe
Chickland
Gravenhurst
Shellington, &c
Bedford
Bigeleswade
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