Early London gas lighting faced ship of ridicule then public approval
The piece recalls how early London gas lighting faced opposition from chemists led by Davy and critics who ridiculed Winsor for proposing gas illumination by pipes. After gaining permission to light Pall Mall, the experiment proved successful, shifting public opinion and adoption of gas lighting. Winsor then left for the Continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Éoi
England
Davy
Royal Institution
Winsor
Pall Mail
Ag Winsor
Murder and odd deaths in ballysannon era reports
An Irish coast summary of gruesome crimes includes a young woman found concealed in a dry pipe near Ballintra with a jury declaring wilful murder. Other items cover a Ballintra murder suspect, a Leeds divorce and a man who hanged himself in Spring-Gardens. Also noted are a Ballintra court note, a Buckland Hill murder confession, a Derby mail coach accident, Kilkenny fatal shooting, and various local misfortunes and oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballys
Annon
Ballintra
Jobn Miller
Natie Pees
Ballyshannon Erald
Barnsley
Norse
Elizabeth Bedforth
Gee Tee North
George
Elizabeth
Miagistrate
Leeds Times
Bottox
Jobostock
Jack
Lodsinga
Adjpinng
Bolton Chronicle
Braviory
Holroyd
Callas
Cuarp
Buckland Hill
Robert Hill
South Petherton
Hill
Nicholetts
Edward White
Julio Marks
James Lye
Chard
Combe St. Nicholas
Buckland
William Flood
Williams Flood
Langport
Elizabeth Trump
Samuel Trump
Winshaw
Takeohone
Bath Journal
Derby
Mail
London and Derby Mail
London
Cuddeo
Charles Simpson
Walkuen
Alandhcaster Advertiser
Kinkensy
James Langrishe
Hercules Langrishe
Richard Langrishe
Knoocktopher
Kilkenny
Thomas Izod
Waterford
Leeds
Wortley
Plumper
Morpeth
Keiontley
Orarly
Levellera
Manchester
Sea Ponteker Queen Street
Deansgate
W. S. Rutter
John Heathcote
Lynch
Ade
Heathcote
The Ballot Debate in Norwich Mercury On Reform
Publius argues that the ballot is essential to reforming elections and invalidates the Norwich Mercury critique. He challenges the idea that voters’ virtue and judgment can’t curb democracy, defends secrecy, and asserts openness harms integrity more than private voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Sun
Sin
Jong
God
Alammon
Norwich Mercury
Taft
Norwich
Aimilar
House of Commons
Hamlet
Lim
Bia Sandford
Tobin
Sam
Cleas
Publius
Archduke Joseph Palatine Arrives in Frankfort En Route to Ems
The Archduke Joseph Palatine of Hungary arrives at Frankfort on Istinstad with his children Princess Hermina and Prince Stephen en route to the baths of Ems. Also arriving are Lon William Russell British Ambassador at Berlin bound for London and Prince Lieven with suile from St. Petersburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Palatine of
Hungary
Frankfort
Istinstad
Hermina
Prince Stephen
Baths of
Ems
Lon William Russell
Berlin
London
Prince Lieven
Suile
St. Petersburgh
Balloon Ascents At Vauxhall Gardens Delight Fades
Balloon ascents at Vauxhall Gardens drew crowds at reduced prices yet public interest waned. Green and companions flew to Nassau then landed safely near Horsley Park. Mrs. Graham marked her 34th ascent from Rosemary Branch Hoxton with Colonel Conat and others, salutes fired, then returned by car. A York shire Stinge ascent featured a cat parasail descent to Maida Hill amid cheers.
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VauxHall Gardens
Bia
Nassau
Horsley Park
Brentford-end
Hounslow
Lord Jersey
Royal Gardens
Vauxhall
Rosemary Baanca
Graham
Rosemary Branch
Hoxton
Conat
Lumber Troop
Sirs. Graham
Court Trotter
Kensal-green
Rosemary
Yoreshire Stinco
H. Green
Yorkshire Stinge
New Road
Paddington
Maida-hill
Green
Loss of Life on the River Thames Inquest Report
An inquest at the Crown public-house Longacre returned a verdict of accidental drowning for James Read aged 28 who died saving a fellow bather on the River Thames. Read had previously earned two Royal Humane Society awards for saving others. The incident at Waterloo Bridge stairs ended with both Read and his companion Ram drowning after Ram ventured out of his depth.
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Gardeners’ Gazette
Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Wellington
Hudson
Gardener's Gazette
Bose
Idler and Breakfast Table Companion
Ablc
Horticultural Society
Covent Garden
Gardenera
Gazette
Kc. &c
Horticultural Societies
America
Ers Jong
London
Seland
Samuel Raile
Frida
Eorgeam
Waterloo Bridge
Middlesex
Ram
Carps Playine by Veteran Traveller Mabuses Moralizing
A critical invective against card playing as vulgar mercenary amusement and a savage pastime. The author denounces gambling as barbarous and cannibalistic, condemns societal hypocrisy, and urges society to stop lamenting gamblers while tolerating the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inyersio
General Election at East Cornwall Endorses Reform
In East Cornwall the high sheriff announced a heated result with debates over representation and bribery, praising reformer candidates while noting intense pressure and attempts to coerce voters. Sir Hussey Vivian urged ballots and Ireland reform, but Lord Eliot avoided pledges as voters hear the address at the poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Lord Eliot
Hussey
Ang
W. Trelawney
Her
Ireland
Hossty Vivian
Falmouth
Cavendish and Evans Confirmed in North Derbyshire Election
In Bakewell on Thursday the High Sheriff declared the Honourable G. H. Cavendish and W. Evans Esq duly elected. Both members thanked the crowd at length amid enthusiastic support. They were then chaired and attended a public dinner with about two hundred guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Derbyshire
Bakewell
G. H. Cavendish
W. Evans
Flintshire Reform Victory Declared After County Election
Sheriff proclaims Sir Stephen Glynne duly elected at Flint. Mr Mostyn rebukes Tory coercion and bribery in the county. W Jones urges unity and reform associations. protest filed over two or three irregularities affecting the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flintshire
Flint
Stephen Glynne
Mostyn
Mostyo
W. Jones, Esq
Fernival’s Inn
London
Are
Liverpool
Society of United Law Clerks Celebrates Anniversary
The Society of United Law Clerks marked its anniversary with a banquet at the Crown and Anchor Tavern Strand attended by over 50 members and London solicitors. Mr Scadding presided as speeches praised the society, its growing funds, and benevolent aims. subscriptions neared 180 pounds with notable contributors including D.W. Harvey MP and the Attorney General.
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Society of United Law Clerks
Crown and Anchor
Strand
Scadding
London
Mesers
Sweet
Bigg
Hobson
Lee
Bolton
Kindersley
Giraud
Loftus
Hawkins
Armstrong Helder
Wearmacott
Pugh
Sculthorpe
Millard
Walford
Bourdillon
Messra
Hamilton and Fox
Braodreth
Holm
D.w.harvey
M.P
Solcitor-General
Martingan
Nichol
Queen's Proctor
Haxter
Messrs
Smithson and Dunn
Messrs. Walker and
Colthural
Scottish Physicians and a Witty Banter on Borrowed Guineas
In a humorous notice from New Monthly Magazine for August, a Scottish physician jokes with a fellow surgeon about a patient who offered no shilling, sparking a quip on borrowing. The piece shifts to language about “happy dog” and “sad dog” idioms, contrasting famous characters Joseph and Charles Surface and their traits.
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Galen
Benedict
Tristia
Charles Surface
Sheri
Joseph Surface
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Hull
Wednesaya
Neoware
Leith
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Victoria
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W. J. Hall and Co
Wouligetandard of England Life Assurance Company
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City
Regent Street
William Davis
William Cory
Chainsan
Lawrence Dorgan
Ohn Barrett Lennard
Wiliam Gunston
William J. Richardson
Reo Patetreer Baren Bee West
Cory Lawson
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Teosuts For Life
Ysishog Money cD
W. Wright
T. Cox Sav One
Cornhill
N.B
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Herusband
Liverpool and Manchester
Morley
Barton
D.blair
Patricroft
Holton Chronicle
Porthleaven
Wheal Unity Mine
Falmouth Packet
Blue Bell Inn
Barton-on- Humber
George Marrin
Catherine Foster
Hersel
M Aa
Rockingham
Roscommon
O’conner Don
F. French
P. Batter
R. G. Bryan
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Hickson
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Nagle
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