Contemplating Dutch Rule and Malay Language Roles in Java
A critic defends Dutch governance in Java amid debate over Malay and Javanese language use. The writer rejects attacks as ignorant, cites historical linguistics work from Haex and Werndly, and contrasts Malay and Javanese influence with colonial policy. The piece ends with a cautious, rueful call for measured literary discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
David Haex
Daitch
Barberini
Rome
Latino Malaicum
Studio
Davidis Haex
Malacca
Timor
Thunberg
Batavia
George Hendrick Werndly
Amster
Dam
Bata
Via
To Correspondents Letter From Englishman and Dutchman
A fragment notes a forthcoming publication containing the letter of an Englishman and a genuine Dutchman. It signals editorial intention to add their perspectives in the next issue.
Shipping Intelligence Report From Java Government Gazette
Shipping intel lists brig Henry from Satharang March 29, brig Susanna from the same port March 7, ship Batsey from Banjermassin June 6, cargo ships and brig Cha anheck bound for Rembang and London with goods like pepper coffee and sugar, Delhi for London and the Cape, Eugenia for Samarangs, Seahorse to Bencoolen with salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rembang
Lord Duncan
James Coxwell
London
Delhi
S. Gowing
The
Cape
Eugenia
D. Smith
Samarang
Seahorse
J. Sue
Benscooleu
Death Notice of Mr Py Ekeboom at Cheribon
At Cheribon on the 29th ultime Mr Py Ekeboom assistant to the Resident at Tagal has died. The notice records his position and place of death with minimal further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheribon
Py Ekeboom
Tagal
Indictment For Libel In Calcutta Prison Scene
The case concerns a debtor prisoner in Calcutta who published a libel denouncing Mr Lisboa Captain Lisboa and a Portuguese. The defendant admitted the libel but sought mitigation, with the court allowing affidavits after Judge’s remarks on the libel’s flagrant nature. The jury found him guilty of publishing the libel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joba Lisboa
Captain Lisboa
Des Fendant
Alledge
Guillty
Poole Libel Case Amid Affidavits From Lisbon Letters
In Calcutta the case centers on William Morrison Poole convicted of a most atrocious libel after an affidavit trail. Lisbon sought to seduce Poole's wife Catherine Poole while Poole faced intimate scenes. notes and letters reveal demands for money and alleged coercion. The Advocate General and Mr. Fergusson argued on judgment while affidavits from Ensign Leigh and others described the debt prison dynamics and Lisbon's Offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morison Poule
Lisboa
Liseboa
Poole
Lisbon
Scott
Supreme Court
Strettell
Ensign Leigh
2Ith Native Infantry
Calcutta
Brazils
George Saluer
Catherine Poole
Huse
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Civiics
Java
Holland
Cavilist
Civilis
Strath
Asiatic Society of Calcutta
Dros
Cane
Tinde Mamaki Lake
Ber Saja
Monluccas
Thad
Philo Civilis
Javagovt. Gazette
Bengal
Joux Stanislaus Sinva
Tose Puntic
W. M. Poole
Mopar
John Lisbon
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