Paris Gossip and Obits Stir France and Britain
The piece covers royal travel in Paris with Baron de Teck and invited guests, a new French sect claiming Druidic and Revolutionary roots, and a long obituary for composer M. Adam detailing his prolific career across opera, church, and theatre. It notes a horse racing incident in Manche where General Evans died after a jump collision, Frane Picard winning the race.
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Baron de Teck
Tuileries
Napoleon
Strasburg
Oscar
Sweden
Paris
Louis Phillippe
France
M. Henri Martin
M. Carnot
Public Instruction
M. Jean Renaud
M. Dumesnil
M. Michelet
Opera Comique
Pierre Et
Catherine
M. Adam
Theatre Lyrique
Conservatoire
Institute
General Evans
In Manche
Franc Vicard
Flying Buck
Evans
Rackley
Frane Picard
Russia Trials and Baltic Fleet Moves Describe War Strains
Berlin reports evacuations of Remi and Ismail fortresses while urging rulers to expand industry and keep serfs obedient. Konigsberg notes fleet restructuring, with three divisions stationed in the Baltic and Pontus fleet kept as Black Sea force Tachernomorsk. The piece also profiles the Serpion Now soldier’s austere, subsistence level life and strict discipline on long marches.
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Berlin
Remi
St. Petersburg
Konigsberg
Baltic
Pontus
Black Sea
Tachernomorsk
Serpion
Europe
Insurrection in Mecca and Turkish response in Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople up to the 24th detail an insurrection at Mecca where the deposed Pasha refuses dismissal and holds out with 50,000 Arabs. The Porte prepares to send troops to quell the rebellion while a large Circassian deputation stirs in the capital. Also noted is Miss Nightingale and her nurses at Scutari describing linen shortages and chaotic supply during distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Mecca
Porte
Misa Nightingalz
Scutar
Nightingale hospital supplies and dire shortages described
A letter details how large gift packages of clothing went to Miss Nightingale's free gift store and a hospital inside store, but nothing reached the men. Surgeons distrusted government provisioning, while patients faced vermin, sores, lack of pillows, and dreadful food as nurses toiled with no relief.
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Miss Nightingale
Eveble
Bates
Owen
Hospital
Sisters of Mercy
England
Damascus
Augsburgh
Mesopotamia
St. Jean d’Acre
Bruce
Kerve
Mahammed Pacha
Wood
Col. Walpole
Beyrout
India
Prussia Pauses as Peace Restores Hope for Cheaper Life
The Chambery session ended on Saturday with the King praising restored peace and expressing hope that prices of essentials would fall. The Emperor Napoleon was honored with the decoration of the Black Eagle.
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Chambery
Napoleon
Parma Gazette disputes departure of Grand Duchess and Austrian troop moves
A lengthy note from the Parma Gazette disputes reports of the Grand Duchess leaving Parma and denies increased Austrian forces or abuse by an Austrian General. The Corriere Mercantile cites Naples on amnesty being abandoned amid political lawsuits. The piece criticizes Neapolitan cruelty, highlights Poerio’s illness in Montesarchio dungeon, and notes Paris protocols pressuring King Bomba. It discusses Tuscany's politics, Austrian concord, and ministerial opposition, plus a refugees letter to Count Cavour.
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Parma
Corriere Mercantile
Naples
Gladstone
Carlo Poerio
Shirr
Montesarchio
Poerio
Bomba
Paris
Lord Clarendon
Count Walewski
Uomba
Teron Antonini
Antonini
France
England
Tocsin
Tuscany
Madisi
Landucci
Buonarotti
Baldasserolli
Cavour
Neapolitans Thank Government in Turin Address
A brief 1856 message from Neapolitans thanking the government they belong to for their efforts, noting free and generous counsels and prudent actions. Dated Turin April 27 1856.
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Italy
Turin
Attack on El Padre Cobos editor shocks Madrid
Spain reports detail of a raid on El Padre Cobos editor with armed intruders demanding contributors' names. The intruders burned papers, looted the home, and warned of further flames. The Interior Minister offered regrets and promised inquiry amid broader criticism of Spanish governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
el Padre Cobos
Chariari
Berlin
London
H.B
National Guard
Interior
Count Walewski
Lord Clarendon
Skeleton in the closet dominates presidential discourse
A Daily News correspondent from New York argues the election will decide not only African slavery’s fate but the republic itself. The piece likens slavery to a living tapeworm undermining Union integrity, tracing its impact on territories, politics, and potential party realignments as Kansas fights for free soil and sectional conflicts threaten national unity.
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Daily News
New York
United States
Evnca
Cam Down
Republic
Laocoon
Our
Szolemnncy
Congress
Missouri
Louisian F
France
Florida
Spain
Texas
Mexico
Rio Grande
California
New Mexico
Mae
Cuba
Whsleton
England
Pieres
Cincinnati
Kansas
South
Kapsas
Donder Iwlan
Democratic Party
Anti-Kansas Party
Colonies self government and loyalty in British rule
The article discusses colonial self rule, arguing that early governors were elected and loyalty to Britain was not the sole factor in independence. It notes English government openness to elective governors, predicts a more assertive colonial legislature, and cites 1860s attitudes on Downing Street relations. Also mentions a period note on gold production growth and 1855 escort volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
England
Great Britain
Lawley
Adderley
Gladstone
Downing-street
Tax Gothriztos
Mgr
Edward Khaoll
Escort
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Russia
Turkey
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THE
American Republic
Dreaprut Barwar
NasHua
Boston
George B. Jewett
Amhurst College
Concord
Massachusetts
Edinburgh
Metropolia of Aan
Worcester
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Comero
George Brown
Colonies
Australia
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