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Domestic News
August 31, 1825
The Hillsborough Recorder
Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
St. Johns, N.B. report on July 28 of tall Irishman Mr. Magee's arrival in Philadelphia aboard Conestoga, questioning Gazette's 8'9" height claim (actually 7'4"), with his 6'10" brother in St. Johns from prior Relief voyage.
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St. Johns, N. B. 28 July
A tall Irishman.—The Philadelphia Gazette says, that Mr. Magee, eight feet nine inches high, from the County of Tyrone, Ireland, has arrived at that port in the ship Conestoga. His brother is at present in this city; he came in the Relief from Belfast, last month. He measures we are told, but six feet ten inches, very stout made, and possessing an uncommon degree of strength. We are inclined to think the Philadelphia editor has stretched Mr. Magee about a foot and a half, as we are credibly informed he is only seven feet four inches.
A tall Irishman.—The Philadelphia Gazette says, that Mr. Magee, eight feet nine inches high, from the County of Tyrone, Ireland, has arrived at that port in the ship Conestoga. His brother is at present in this city; he came in the Relief from Belfast, last month. He measures we are told, but six feet ten inches, very stout made, and possessing an uncommon degree of strength. We are inclined to think the Philadelphia editor has stretched Mr. Magee about a foot and a half, as we are credibly informed he is only seven feet four inches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Tall Irishman
Mr Magee
Philadelphia Arrival
Height Discrepancy
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Magee
Mr. Magee's Brother
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
28 July
Key Persons
Mr. Magee
Mr. Magee's Brother
Event Details
The Philadelphia Gazette reports Mr. Magee, eight feet nine inches high from County of Tyrone, Ireland, arrived in Philadelphia on the ship Conestoga. His brother, six feet ten inches, arrived in St. Johns on the Relief from Belfast last month. The report suggests the Philadelphia height is exaggerated, stating Mr. Magee is seven feet four inches.