Inundation Devastates St Petersburg As Death Toll Grows
The London Mail describes a catastrophic flood in St Petersburg with vast loss of life and property. Estimates reach thousands dead and hundreds of millions of rubles lost. prices soar and the government arranges provisions while the Emperor aids victims. News from Riga notes chaos in commerce and widespread destruction affecting markets and trade.
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Russian Empire
Atreeta
Alexander
Russia
Petersburgh
Riga
Imperial Treasury
Perhapa
St. Petersburgh
London
Ireland and Cabinet Dissent Over Catholic Rights Debates
English language newspaper notes growing cabinet dissent over Catholic emancipation and internal policy while reporting on Ireland’s state and England India policy shifts. It highlights the Dublin Catholic press reaction, O Connell’s remarks on parish contributions, and Paris political intelligence as the session nears.
Market Rumors and South American Funds Report
The article surveys a week of market speculation with a tightening money supply at the stock exchange and notes minor gains in consuls while South American funds improve on favorable Peruvian news. It mentions bids on the New Mexican Loan and continued interest in Mexican bonds, with European and Portuguese securities showing little panic. It also reports a Royal Exchange meeting on Mr Cropper's plan to aid the poor, chaired by the Lord Mayor, and ends with Bavaria allowing Protestant clergy to officiate funerals when Catholic vows fail.
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Ireland
Empire
Dublin
London
Courier
Tase
Tye
O'Connell
Dublin Evening Post
Catholic Association
Irishtown
Ringsend
Fondan
Satirday
Capitaliata
Stock Exchange
Consola
Peru
Portugal
South America
Arrest of Mr O Connell in Police Office Row
The report details Alderman Darley and Constable Farrell entering Mr O Connell's study to require a recognizance to appear at the next Sessions over allegedly sedition words at a Catholic Association meeting. The scene covers witness examinations by magistrates at Palace Street and statements from reporters including Mr Vousden and Mr Leech, with editors contesting published summaries.
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England
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Morning Post
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South America
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War Vonoden
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Yousden
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Haydn
Byrne
Eric
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Bric
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Stia
J. H. Leech
Freeman's Journal
Elrington
Leech
Freemen's Journal
Ply. Hardy
The
Irish Times
Me Eftington
Saunders
Agitation and Irish issues dominate a Tuesday evening report
The Evening Post cites Dublin politics and O Connell remarks with caution, noting conflicting journal versions. It mentions a suspicious secret London meeting, a relief subscription for Spanish and Italian refugees in London, and Lower Canada extracts on harvests, emigration, and violence amid British rule.
Employment in Ireland Meeting on Cropper Plans
A gentry gathering in Dungarvan chaired by William Christions Enq high sheriff reviewed James Cropper of Liverpool measures to create work for the poor. Richard Musgrave of Tourin Beq outlined resolutions supported by county gentlemen including John Mungrave Sir Wm Jackson Homen J N Humble Henry Winston Baron and David Malcolmson. The Earl of Liverpool met at Windsor Park with Lord Grenville surrounding the discussions.
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Liverpool
Cropper
Richard Musgrave
Tourin
Beq
Clonmel
Be erhaven Harbour Analyzed As Prime Westward Outlet
Ship news reports the Brig Eclipse and Brig Siren, both with full codfish cargoes from Newfoundland, arriving at Beerhaven Harbour. Merchants led by Morty O Sullivan Castletown plan to wait for orders before sending cargoes to the best foreign markets, praising Beerhaven as a safe anchorage and prime outlet on this coast. Prices and markets reaction to Rhine fluctuations are noted, with wheat movements varying by country and quinine.
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Trelant
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