18 Oct 1841
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 18, 1841
Page
1
The advertisement touts Frampton's Pill of Health promising bilious and liver relief with various symptoms, claiming strong effects for full-bodied individuals. Prout, London price details given. Also promotes new novels and travel volumes by Saunders, Ogle, Knox with promotional blurbs and publisher details.
E.M. reports a perilous Ohio River voyage from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati in a skiff due to low water. An abolitionist aboard tries to join, proclaims doctrines, and is challenged by the group and local authorities including Judge Lynch at Wheeling, amid a tense scene of eviction and pursuit.
Telegraphed dispatches from Perpignan Bayonne and elsewhere recount tensions in Spain and Barcelona. Reports detail arrests and the citadel's demolition, shifting control in Saragossa and Aragon, muttered revolts by royal guards, and rumors of royal intrigue amid Espartero’s authority.
Telegrams from Perpignan Bayonne and Bayonne report in detail the Madrid palace attack by royalists and the defense led by Espartero. Descriptions include the siege by twelve companies and 100 halberdiers defending the Queen and Infanta, with Duke de la Victoria and Colonel Dulce praised for reactions.
An encoded report recalls a night assault on a palace involving several guard units under General Sandis. It notes three companies on duty, prior bombardment with petards, and widespread damage to the palace lower levels and grand staircase with little resistance.
An isolated pre dawn assault by officers failed to secure Madrid as Espartero's forces steadied. Pezuela and Leon fled with 300 infantry and 70 horse, while conspirators scattered after a mistimed attack and a series of detachments joined the defending regiments.
A severe blaze broke out after a bed curtain caught fire during a landlord’s retirement at Watto-fishe. Furniture burns rapidly, leaving several occupants in a precarious state as residents and attendants struggle to control the flames. The report notes uncertainty over bishopric appointments and a forthcoming arrangement with the Bishop of Jerusalem.
A letter from Liverpool notes ongoing concern over the Caledonia and Cunard steamers. It mentions a possible detention by Mr. Fox related to M’Lead’s trial, a west gale reducing arrivals, and tensions with America as Britannia’s sailing is postponed to Tuesday.
Reports from Alexandria and Beyrout detail Nile conditions and tremors of diplomacy. Egyptian Pashas Said and Sami may return to Egypt. Lord Ponsonby departs. Bedouin clashes near Syria and a Beyrout riot leave property damage and casualties. Admiralty letters discuss ongoing works and safe-packing methods amid frequent dispatches.
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