Diverse 19th Century Science and Society Notes
A dense miscellany covers book ads on French language study and medical works on sexual health, with titles by Courtenay and broader scans of public notices. Reports also describe Thames Conservancy plans, Italian society tales, a duel in Europe, and local curiosities including Roman relics and Swansea museum shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Entomological Society
Pachess
Kent
Princess Vic
Society
Royal Thames
Thames
Lons
Thames Navigation and Port of
Port of London
Greenhithe
Londee
Aire
Italy
S—n
General C
Hmmen
Weisedons
Vallesee Ie Muldie Bank
Ura
Roman
Solas
Orinus
Gallienus
Jandius Gothicus
Tetricus
Ces
Posthumus Quintilius
Marias
Se G. Taany
G. Tancis
Swansea
Rolling Stones
Election of Sheriffs at Common Hall during midsummer day
A Common Hall election elected Alderman Lainson and David Salomons as sheriffs with Sir James Shaw reappointed Chamberlain and Lewis Watson, Lewis, and Bridgemasters. Aldermen held a Court of Aldermen at Mansion House. other city business included a watermen petition, ruinous premises action, and a Trinity Term sermon praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Thompson
Sherif Raphael
Messrs
Fletcher
Heppell
Wire
R. Taylor
Lawrence
David Salomons
Cooper
Raphael
Alderman Lainson
James Shaw
Chamberlain
Lewis Lewis
Joseph Watson
Palmer
Allen
Dalby
Bowler
Barratt
Wilkinson
Council Chambery
Salomons
Mansion House
Messia
Lewis and Watson
Watermen’s Company
St. Andrew, Holborn
Court of Requests
St. Paul's
East India House Court Debates Bye Laws and Appointments
At East India House a special general court of India stock proprietors debated dividend declaration and bye-law reforms. The chair, Wm. Stanley Clarke, heard a report on bylaw maintenance, postponed further changes to next month, and discussed Haileybury College. Motions covered Lord Heytesbury’s recall and papers on Governor General recall. debates touched parliamentary recommendations on excluded maritime officers and financial projections for future debts and duties. The court adjourned with business pending.
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Proprietors of India
India House
Wm. Stanley Clarke
Presidency
Agra
Mr. Twining
Haileybury College
Peter Laurie
Lord Nettesbury
Mills
Lord Heytesbury
Ills
Court of Directors
Board of Control
India
Charles Forbes
Astell
Weeding
House of Commons
Fielder
Lilloise fate and rewards proposed by French Marine
A German paper notes rumors of plague in Greece with no official confirmation. A French royal report on the Lilloise asks for rewards to mariners who provide certain intelligence or recover papers and crew items, aiming to locate or learn fate of the vessel and its officers.
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Greece
Tur
France
Royal
Hampton Races Start With Storms and Bold Heats
Severe storms dampened the Hampton meeting with many deterred spectators yet hardy racers endured. The Waterloo Plate produced three precise heats led by Pholus Turfcutter and Catalonian with Pholus winning by a head in the first heat and Tritonia victor in the third. The second heat saw Tritonia prevail after a late surge from Pincher. A strong future programme looms with numerous entries for the King’s Plate and County Stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Yesraapay
Sir Andrew
Mr. Goring
Goodwin
Syra
Martyn
Payne
Sowerby
Cook
King
Lambden
G Revealer
Harrison
Hill
Gay Lass
Coleman
Brg
Catatonian
Skimmer
Pholus
Turfcutter
Pincher
Tritonia
Catstonia
Turo
Leander
Ricardo
Mr. Coleman
Mr. Tobin
Mr. Wickham
Mr. King
Mr. Greville
Mr. W. Edwards
Mr. Goodwin
Captain Gardneer
Comet
Mr. Sowerby
Mr. Luff
Miss Foote
Mr. Turner
Porth
Pagan
Messer
Florence
W. Edward
Bishop
Jenny Wren
Captain Gardner
C. Hornsby
Guildford
Balchin
Duchess
Jeannie Deans
Tiara
Vagary
Anne Jane Thornton
Barden
Myrrha
Caroline
Revealer
Pumpkin
Glenlee
Bibury Stakes and Related Races at Two Miles
Details of several horse races including the Bibury Stakes with 25 sovs, two miles, gentlemen riders, and six other sweepstakes for thoroughbreds aged two to six. Entries include Captain Delmé, Goldfringe, Lady Emily, Wallington, Reliance, and Paula. The Flare-up Stakes offer 10 sovs each with 25 sovs added and a resale condition after the second day. A Handicap Plate for 50 sovs features The Rustic, De Beriot, and Lely among others.
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Bibury
Niles
Captain Delmé
Goldfringe
Sloane Stanley
Blank
Koatchbail
Peregrine Pickle
Delmé Radcliffe
Lady Emily
Etweall
G Wallington
Rawlinson
Reliance
Col. Peel
Paulas
Ecwall
Eterall
Syra
Biggs
Death of Mr Corbett A Tribute By Freeman’s Journal
The Freeman's Journal resumes with a lament for Mr Cobbett noting his intellect and public service to Ireland. It praises his writings as monuments and cites extracts from London journals, while defending his character as generous, benevolent, and largely free from mercenary motives.
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Freeman's Journal
Ireland
Political Register
London
Standard
Chronicle
Sam
Courier
Cobbett
Intervention in the Affairs of Spain Reported
A Frankfurt Journal notes French plans to intervene in Spain, with instructions for Werther the Prussian ambassador to explain sovereign sentiments and to outline measures for uniting the Pyrenean kingdoms without harming relations with other states. Berlin reports Werther has sought an audience with the King of the French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Frankfort
Berlin
M. von Werther
Paris
France
Pyreneean
Baron Werther
Levant
Marget T
Constantinople
Brazil
Russia
Trebizond
Parish Meeting At Mulgrave Addresses New Chief Governor
A Dublin Po Tuesday report details a parish meeting at Mulgrave Home's National Mart to congratulate the new Chief Governor. Nicholas Mabon chaired with Thomas Reynolds as secretary as dissent over churchwardens Taylor and Price sparked debate. resolutions and an address followed before adjournment.
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Dublin Po
Addess Orp A ' Mulgrave
Bt. Andean
Home
National Mart
Nicholas Mabon
Thomas Reynolds
Reynolds
Lord Wellesley
Anglesea
Bar
Mulgrave
Henry Mr. O’gormaan
Tuam Addresses Lord Mulgrave in Loyal Meeting
The independent people of Tuam met on Sunday to propose an address to Lord Lieutenant Mulgrave. Richard Savage presided, Major Burke proposed, James Kirwo seconded, and over two hundred names joined the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuam
Mulgrave
Liutenant
Richard Savage
Major Burke
James Kirwao
Egg
Gardenfield
Connaught Journal
Parson's protests over Cork election tactics spark Dublin debate
The Freeman's Journal notes a Cork petition critiquing Catholic clergy in elections while contrasting Protestant conduct. It cites Mr Shaw's remarks on Carlow and claims of clergy dragging freeholders to polls, naming Rev Charles Boylon as a local canvasser. The piece also covers an investigation at New Ross into Orange Lodge links with Captain Hatton, detailing witnesses and police actions.
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Parsons
Freeman's Journal
Kildareplace Society For the
Ireland
House of Commons
Cork
Standard
Mry Shaw
Carsons
Charles Boylon
Shaw
England
South Devon
Dublin University
Dean Swift
Laceiach
Swift
Captain Hatton’s pursuit of an Orange Lodge in Brahan
A local inquiry details Captain Hatton’s efforts to stop an Orange Lodge in Brahan and the police responses. Sergeants Sutcliffe Byrne Wilson and others testifying show orders against lodge involvement, with Hatton admonishing attendees and threatening action. Several witnesses deny lodge membership while reaffirming enforcement in barracks and streets. The hearing closes after Hatton’s request, with Brady presenting opposing views but broad support for Hatton’s aim to preserve order and harmony.
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Ross
Sutcliffe Sworm
C. Brady
Captain Hatton
Beaver
Clonroche
Hatton
Wilson
Mr. Hatten
Tottenham
Lord Carew
Capt. Hamilton
Talbot
Sutcliff
William Gordon
Gordon
Brady
Orange Lodge
Major Browne
Captain Hamilton
Mr. Hatton
King's Levee and Foreign Ministers at St James's
The King received the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at St James's and the deputation read their address. A gracious royal reply followed, with clerics kissing hands. Foreign ministers from Bavaria, Mexico, Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, and the United States presented credentials or were received. Several English officials were sworn or presented, including the Duke of Richmond as Lord Lieutenant of Sussex and the Attorney General for Ireland. The Queen attended Covent Garden, and court visits continued with various dignitaries in attendance.
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St. James’s
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Scotland
House of Commons
M.de Flack
M. Septa Maria
Baron de Cette
Count de Lavradio
Madrid
Monsieur de Vasconcellos
Baron de Torre de Moncorvo
Azmi Bey
Noory Effendi
James Pallmadge
New York
Oyr. Vail
United States
Canada
Frederick Elliot
Duke of Richmond
Sussex
Lord John Usgell
Ireland
Lord Morpeth
Sheriff Raphael
Harford Jones Brydges
Earl of Gosford
Privy Council
Wiltshire
John Russell
William Freemantle
Viscount
Combermere
Viscount Palmerston
Viscount Melbourne
Marquis of Lansdown
Glenelg
Auckland
Lord Foley
Adolphus Fugelarence
General Finch
Covent Garden Theatre
Hesse Homberg
Blome
de Cetto
Hague letter on Lachesi Palli command and Berri alliance
The Hague reports Count de Lachesi Palli to command volunteer forces heading to join Don Carlos. The Duchess of Berri wishes to accompany her husband and take the Duc de Bordeaux, meeting family opposition. Vienna notes the Constantinople road mail will be ten days, with other routes affected. Assembly appoints aldermen and deputies to scrutinize the municipal bill and support dignities with a sum approved.
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Tug Ducasss
Berry
Hague
Count de Lachesi Palli
Holland
Don Carlos
Berri
Duc de Bordeaux
Vienna
Constantinople
Seres
Jonichi
Patras
Corfu
Norgwica
Harvey
Bovh
Bignold
Newton
Messrs
Winter
J. K. V. Cooper
Dye
Wortley
Midsummers Day and the St John the Baptist rites
Notes on Midsummer day customs at Magdalen College Oxford and Chester, including green rushes, birch trees, and Mayd servitors. A 17th century tone records Ashmole anecdotes of coal under plantain and dreams of husbands, plus a humorous American courtship by Davy Crockett with Sally Jones and a kitchen-battle of beads and lace.
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St. John the Baptist
Magdalen College, Oxford
St. John
Phanuel Bacon
Aubrey
Oxford Antiquarian
Weatchester
St. John Baptiste
Elias Ashmole
Montagu House
War news from Ohio Michigan tensions ease in Washington
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser reports mediators Jene Howard and others left for Washington after arranging a lull between Ohio and Michigan. Governor Lucas and militia returned home, northern border operations paused until a June meeting of the Ohio Legislature. A grand party incident in Wellington involved a disguised foreigner and police suspicions, but the offender was escorted away without further action.
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Buffalo
Jene Howard
Ohio
Michigan
Washington
Lucas
Ennen
Bowen
Oio Leen
Jane
Bigpsos A. Fearuns
Gellington
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Belouth
Falmouth
Ofice
Fhe Tattoor Indormation
Eppy “Ss
Roguatoirvas
Picca
Ie. Sie
Small W. J. Smith
Iaa
Waverley Borios
Moose Hook
Signel Lawrie Todd Fleetwood Warsaw
Prids Stories of
Waterloo
Ste
Richard G
New Bur
Aycock
Llinot OK
Shove
G &E
Atte
Robert Cooper
High-street
Iatington
Bravo
Venice
Beit Baka
Orrhea
Sica &E
Sunes
Civic Beitiva Wadena Tea Weil
Egeiecay
Witla Iyling
Chen Chemist
Great Portjel-crect
Oxford-street
William Ayling
Cabe N.B
Ayling
Ravi Dave
Courtenay
Canes
Gertons
Tod Och Direalty Simpson
Mexsball
CG. B. Courtenay
M.D
Great Marlborough-street
T-Street
Orranta Vathek
East India House
Sporting
Bibury ‘Club
MR. Corbett
Clonaslee
Quern’s
Law Church
Waterford Chronicle
New Ross
Sessions House
George Corbet
Abraham Colyton
Irwin
Mages
Pertesup
Hiscella
Sicily
Count Stalberg
Davy Crocket
Sally
Aly
Miss Jones
Mr. Beadle
Patty Bean
Sol
Patty
Sally Jones
Mrs. Jones
Squire Jones
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