Emperors of the French Parade Through London to Guildhall
London crowds line the streets from Buckingham Palace to Guildhall to welcome Louis Napoleon III and Empress, with cheers and ovations noted along the five mile route. Observers discuss security, exile risks, and the political implications of the imperial visit in a tone of cautious admiration.
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Europe
Buckingham Palace
Guildhall
Strand
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
France
Vienna negotiations upholding four guarantees amid postwar fears
The Moniteur reports Allies hesitated to press Austria’s demand for new four-point terms, seeking limits on Russia’s Navy and Black Sea access after Alma and Inkerman victories. It notes three ships per power could block the sea route to the Bosphorus, while Austria pledges to fight alongside allies. The piece also covers Napoleon III’s Crimea-bound plan and London rumors of invasion. The Times notes possible departure dates and French preparatives.
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France
Vienna
Austria
Alma
Inkerman
Russia
Black Sea
Crimea
Bosphorus
Times
St. Cloud
Naro
England
Louis Napoleon
Great Britain
Ireland
Calais
Too-Confding Corporation
Guildhall
Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers
Conrad
Paris
Amiens
London
Tuileries
Royal Family of
Queen Victoria
Madrid crowds threaten palace as National Guard restrains
The Madrid journals describe agitation on the 9th with 6,000 people assembling near the Cortes. Guards beat back demonstrators with muskets, cries arose for ministers and liberty, and the picket commander ordered arms. The crowd retreated.
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Mapgio Coxvutsep
Madrid
Cortes
National Guard
Santa Cruz
Lujan
Aguirre
Liverty
Espartera
the Cortes
Turmoil after Cortes session ends in Madrid disturbance
After the Cortes adjourned a crowd disturbance erupted in Madrid. Governor Sagasti led the guards at the city residence. a gun misfired toward him. Actor Garcia grabbed a trumpet signaler and bystanders rescued him. a well-dressed man was struck by a cudgel in Calle de la Montera. Authorities vow investigations and prosecutions. In Marin, a royal review of 25,000 troops honored the Queen and Espartero. Alozaga plans a Paris departure Friday.
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M. Sagasti
M. Sugasti
Prince’s
Garcia
Calle de la Montera
Cortes
Interior
Marin
Moxpay
Duke of Victoria
Italy The Poremn Dancer Floor Collapses at Saint Agnes Convent
The great hall at the convent of Saint Agnes near Rome collapsed on the 12th during a dinner for distinguished guests. The Holy Father escaped unharmed while Cardinal Antonelli and General Montreal sustained slight injuries. Cardinal Patrizi and several Propaganda pupils were also hurt but not seriously. The Pope, after dinner, did not fall and remained unhurt.
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Italy
St. Agnes
Rome
Holy Father
Antonelli
Montreal
Moniteur
Patrizi
Univers
Propaganda
Saint Agnes
Sardinia King Victor Emmanuel's Farewell Address to Sardinian Troops
King Victor Emmanuel delivers a farewell to the Sardinian Expeditionary Troops. He speaks of war founded on justice, Europe’s tranquillity, and Italy’s destiny, urging valor, loyalty to Savoy banners, and to return crowned with new glories after distant campaigns.
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Sardinia
Victor Emanuel
Europe
Savoy
Charles Albert
Recruits for British Legion Reported in Philadelphia
An investigation into British Foreign Legion enlistments notes 15 arrests in Philadelphia and an estimated 500 recruits raised there. Halifax reports orders to feed 600 Crimea-bound recruits. Bucknell, a supposed British army officer, was jailed in Philadelphia for enlisting men for the cause. Savage riot erupts in Cincinnati with fatalities and arms seized.
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American Republic
Batrish Reccuits
Britis Foreign Legion
Philadelphia
New York
Halifax
Crimea
United States
J. R. Bucknell
Bucknell
Texas
Cincinnati
The Eclipse Arrives at Liverpool From the Cape of Good Hope
The Eclipse reached Liverpool on Sunday from the Cape of Good Hope, sailing from the Cape on February 22. The Antelope arrived at the Cape the day the Eclipse departed. The Enterprise, Captain Collinson, sailed for England around February 16. A Delhi palace murder of a female slave and infant is reported, with the victim killed by a heated poker after a brutal beating. The case is before the Lieutenant-Governor's Agent at Delhi. the British government may be urged to intervene to protect life and property in the bantage kingdom.
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Cape OF Good Hope
Liverpool
Cape
Enterprise
Collinson
England
India
Delhi
Calcutta
Earl Granville Accident During London Ride
The Earl Granville, while riding from the House of Lords to Paddington to catch a train to Windsor and dine with the Emperor and Empress of the French, lost control of his horse and collided with a lamp-post. He and his groom were thrown from the cab but suffered no serious injuries. the horse kicked and broke the shafts. The report also notes a charity festival at the London Tavern for The Friend of the Clergy, with about 150 attendees and a near £2000 subscription, along with various public notices and discussions on civic matters and Maynooth endowment.
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Earl Granville
House of Lords
Great Western Railway
Paddington
Windsor Castle
Friend of
London
Earl of Chichester
General de la Motte
Lilwall
National Gallery
British Museum
Dulwich Gallery
Thos. Gresham
Lamon
Messrs. Mare and Co
Blackwall
Baltic
Court of Common Council
Ross
Fleet Prison
Ludgate-hill
Old Bailey
Farringdon-street
Bedford
Anderton
H. L. Taylor
Freemasons
Great Queen Street
S. C. Colquhoun
Maynooth
Cowan
Reading
College of Maynooth
George Fox
Durham
Robert Baxter
Culling E. Eardley
France
Sardinia
Monastries
Vatican
J. Scott
Hull
Canon Stowell
Manchester
Sebastopol
Rome
Freemasons’ Tavern
Great Queen-street
Lincoln’s Inn-Fields
J. C. Colquhoun
Davis
Culling Eardley
Sir Culling
Lord Duper Steuart
Borough of Marylebone
St. Marylebone
Dudley Stuart
Benjamin Hall, Bart
H. Farrer
St. Pancras
Borough of
Marylebone
Dudley Coutts Stuart
Dr. Joseph
Lord Ebrington
M.P
N.E. Zaba
Michell
M. Kossuth
Poland
Hungary
Jacob Bell
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Ledru Rullin
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Scotland Yard
Iwicester-square
Liverpool Courier
Kent Road
Morning Chronicle
Victoria
Brotherhood of Kings
Globe
Charles Wolesley
Charles
Louis Bonaparte
Murat
Henri
Duke of Orleans
Philippe
Bis
Strasburg
Peel
Wellington
Rhine
Daily News
Napoleon II
Raphael
Corporation of London
The
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Spain
Colonies
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