Continent of Afrite and Cape Trade Restrictions Recalled
The text outlines a colonial trade stance prohibiting the import of certain Goons and restricted produce to the Cape of Good Hope from the Pacific Islands. It notes exemptions for Pride Crouds and Cotton Growers with certificates, allows export of essential European goods, and requires licences for certain shipments to London. It cites acts and orders from the early 19th century governing navigational laws and trade with the Cape.
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Ewreun
Grevnwich
Africa
Red Sea
Delmandel
Cape of Good Ape
Preech Islands
Cape of
Cape
Jesty’s
Most Hoe Bnvy Council
Sursius
Bondon
London
Hir Royal
Cape of Good Hope
Mentio
Colombo Auxiliary Bible Society Formed in Ceylon
A Colombo meeting at the King's House on August 12 approved forming the Colombo Auxiliary Bible Society under Governor's patronage with aims to circulate Holy Scriptures and serve native Christians. Officers include President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer Alexander Cadell, Secretary George Bissett, and a committee of local dignitaries. An August 6 1819 committee meeting noted readiness to receive Bibles and printing paper for Sinhalese Scripture.
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Viewer
Bible Society
Britis and Foreign Bible Society
London
King’s House
Colombo
Briagh and Foreign Bible Society
Ceylork
Auguste
His Majesty’s Council
Ceylon
Alexander Caselt
George Bissett
Hardinge Girard
John Deane
Dioubie
Fh. J. Payisietoas Wo
Alexander Johnston
George Bisset
Cotomao Aulntrary Bible Society
King's House
Isd
Alexander Johnstone
Loxerty
Lon
Ceylon Gazette Reports Governor Arrival and Guard at Fort
A correspondent notes His Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Drownrigg arriving with a party including Colonel Kerr and medical and military officers. A 19 gun salute greeted them as a guard of honor reviewed near Government House amid preparations for the fort visit.
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Drownrigg
Kerr
Willermen
King
Aiddo
Peawick
Madras Army
Anderson
Reveren
G. ‘Bisset
James Sutherland
Me. C. Brownrigg
Official Duties of the Garrison and Fleet to Trincomalee 1812
Colonel del a Tive presided over the officers and civil servants of the district. His Excellency inspected the 3d Ceylon Regiment, expressed satisfaction, and hosted a dinner. A levee followed with Dutch residents. They then proceeded to Hambantota for embarkation aboard the Wilhelmina, Captain Steddy, for Trincomates. Draw urigg and Bir. C. remain behind at Colombo Gate, September 6, 1812.
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del A Tive
Lion
W. T. Molesworth
Ceylon
Hambang Tutte
Wall
Wilhelmina
Steddy
Trincomates
Mrg
Brownrigg
Bir. C
Urigg
Columbo
Venice under French rule described as a pestilent morass
The article claims Venice, once a model city, is ruined by French governance. It likens officials to harpies spreading contagion and describes neglected sluices, stagnant waters, and putrid climate. It blames the loss of trade for the decline and asserts the governor and his entourage are sickened by a deleterious policy.
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Venice
Harpies
Knighthoods Bestowed by Prince Regent on Notables
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in the name of His Majesty, granted knighthood today to Humphrey Davy, Esq., secretary to the Royal Society and professor of chemistry, Samuel Toller, Esq., and George Lyre, Esq., captain in the Royal Navy.
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Prince Regent
Humphrey Davy
Royal Society
Royal Institution and Board of Agriculture
FOS
Samuel Toller
George Lyre
Royal Navy
Court of King's Bench Flogging Case Aboard Brunswick
The Brunswick’s cook sues the captain for flogging without just cause on a China voyage home. The captain argues needed discipline for order. the jury hears that punishment was excessive and public, with the cook previously deemed dirty. Surgeon notes no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
East India Company
Brunswick
Dia
Garrow
Pharitit
China
Case Notes on Flogging on Merchant Ship Trial
In a shipboard dispute, the captain lacked authority to flog a merchant seaman except in absolute necessity to maintain order. The plaintiff showed no major injury, and the jury awarded damages of 201 pounds.
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Lord Esleavorough
Poison Pudding Trial at Ely Assizes Ends in Death Sentence
Michael Whiting a Downham shopkeeper and dissenting preacher faced trial at the Isle of Ely Assizes for poisoning his brothers in law with corrosive sublimate via pork puddings. The Langmans, including a ten year old sister and housekeeper Katherine Carter, fell ill after eating. A sow died and a chemical analysis confirmed the toxin. Whiting’s defense failed and the jury convicted. the judge sentenced him to death.
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Isle of Ely
Seonight
Michael Whiting
Downham
Ely
Lord Enenborough
George Langman
Joseph Langman
Langmans
Sarah
Catharine Carter
Jed
Catharine
Young
Tim
Ewal
Woolaston
University of Cambridge
Yirmin
Wellaston
Ays Bing
Alley
London
Sites Dei Berat
Becen
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John Doyles
Dchu Deane
Bate
Renee Etree Rede
Hert
R. Hrowunee
JO War. Montgomery
Wallace Ncataa Tock Eidhiens
GOVT
Europe
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Court OF King’s Bench
Fen
Guildhall
E.leardrough
Thompson U. Grant
Ely Asiizrs
Gasetts
Molenvlios
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