This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Feb 18, 1815
Page
4
A reader signs as Me. Editor praising Moore and his poetry, lamenting omissions from a volume. The verse meditates on youthful hope, tears, and rapture, imagining fairies guiding a shrine and the lingering effect of sorrow and joy on the heart.
A distorted verse piece praises endurance and unity. It weaves references to Britain, Ireland, and allied nations, invoking banners and wreaths. The text celebrates resilience and shared identity, ending with the resolve to prevail for a common cause.
The court found a broad conspiracy involving Sir Thomas Cochrane and co-defendants to defraud creditors and stakeholders. Cochrane and Gathorne Butt pay 1000 pounds each, Holloway 500 pounds, with 12 months imprisonment and pillory at the Royal Exchange for one hour, until fines are paid. Additional defendants receive corresponding penalties.
Bril's Weekly Messenger reports a grand July 24 fete at Carlton House hosted by the Prince Regent for Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington. About 1800 to 2000 guests attended 2500 noted by eye, with naval and military trophies, illuminated gardens, and a large polygon room 120 feet wide. The weather stayed fair except a brief shower, and dignitaries including foreign ambassadors and nobles enjoyed the military spectacle and festive illuminations.
A vivid account describes a grand palace hall lit by glass lustres and decorated with tents, drums, and ornate screens. Guests including Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia attended a formal supper, dancing followed, with Princess Macy and the Duke of Devonshire leading the first dance as the Queen withdrew after late evening.
A damaged lantern show in front of Charlton House depicts allegorical scenes honoring the Duke of Wellington. Mercury the god of commerce presides over trade symbols as Peace and Plenty shine with laurel wreaths and triumphal lamps.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.