Sisters of Sweden Unite for World Peace and Charity
A 1854 Stockholm address by Fredrika Bremer calls Swedish women to form a global alliance of Christian sisters to aid orphans and the destitute. She envisions a chain of healing across nations, urging unity despite differences, and inviting foreign female societies to join by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Siberia
Russia
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
South Sea
Stockholm
Sweden
Earth
Christ
Ladies’ Association
Fredrika Bremer
The Cholera in the Downs and Abroad
News notes cholera outbreaks across multiple cities and regions. The Achilles, Glasgow, was towed to Stangate Creek under quarantine after crew losses. In Belfast, Lisburn, Ballymena, and Newtonnards, cases and deaths rise. Paris, Palermo, and Edinburgh report outbreaks with high fatality. A weekly mortality tally for London is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheerness
Sondat
Achilles
Glasgow
London
Quebec
Downs
Stangate Creek
River Medway
Sheerness Harbour
Birmuineram
J. B. Davies
Ireland
Belfast Mercury
Lisburn
Ballymena
Newtonnards
Paris
Palermo
Paisley
Montrose
Glasgow Daily Mail
Hamilton
Cholera Mortality Across London Elevations in 1849
The report details weekly cholera deaths, totals, and excess above expected, noting 2,456 total deaths in week 34 of 1849 and 2,783 cholera deaths so far. It compares deaths by elevation above the Thames, showing 287 per 100,000 on the lowest ground, 109 on middle, and 52 at the highest, with highest mortality on low-lying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thames
Harvest Prospects Across Regions Amid Strong Weather
Reports from Scotland, Sussex, and Ontario describe a favorable harvest trajectory. Weather has been predominantly fine with only scattered showers, and yields for wheat and oats are promising, potentially the most prolific in years. Canada expects a record wheat surplus of about 12 million bushels, boosting farmer prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Scotland
Sussex
Somerset Sume
Cau Pripce Suire
Caxapa
Oswego Times
Upper Canada
Tremendous Fire Destroys Baiss and Brothers Premises
A massive blaze leveled the Baiss and Brothers wholesale druggists at Lower Thames Street near London Bridge. Fires gutted the warehouse and rear buildings, with turpentine and naptha fueling the flames. Fire brigades used six branch pipes and a floating engine from Southwark to douse the flames over three hours, causing about £15,000 in losses and heavy crowding on a barricaded street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Baiss and Brothers
Lower Thames Street
London-bridge
St. Magnus Church
Angel-court
Fish-street-hill
Thames-street
Southwark-bridge
Messrs. Baiss and Co
Destruction of the Baptist Chapel Hackney by Fire
A large fire in Hackney eastern suburbs drew thousands to London Field as Dr Cox’s chapel burned. Fire engines operated while police controlled crowds. the roof collapsed, and saving the chapel proved impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Hackney
Test
Fire Devastates Chapel And Surrounding Homes In Sunday Blaze
Eyewitness accounts describe a fierce fire that gutted the chapel and damaged the chapel-house and Sunday-school on one side, with nearby residences at risk as flames spread. Despite sensational reports, officials state no serious injuries occurred and coffins in vaults were unharmed. The chapel, insured for £3700, may force congregation to meet at Manor-rooms Hackney until a new building is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
General Life and Fire Insurance Office
Hackney
Baddely
Royal Society For the Preservation of
London and Brighton railway fatal accident inquest verdict
The inquest into the London and Brighton collision returned a verdict of Manslaughter against driver Robert Simpson. Jurors faulted Croydon signals for being misleading and urged that trains not start without prior station notices. Additional fatalities and injuries were reported, including Mrs. Caroline Harrison of Ashford with compound leg fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London and Brighton
Willis
Haines
Folkestone
Stephen Waters
Horsmonden
Brighton
Horsemonger-lane Gaol
Simpson
Caroline Harrison
Ashford
Guy’s Hospital
Arbuthnot
Carden
Carter
Croydon
John Gammon
Stout's Nest
Bank of England Notes Lagued Account for Week Ending Aug 19 1854
Bank of England Banking Department reports an aggregate balance sheet for the week ending August 19 1854 with totals showing Government Debt, Other Securities, Gold and Silver Bullion, and various deposits. The note includes figures for Government Securities, National Debt, and savings deposits, dated August 24 1854 and signed by Chief Cashier M. Mansi.
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Bank OF England
Banking Department
M. Mansi
Bankrupts Listed in London Gazette Friday edition
Names of multiple debtors including Nicholas Mason Day Jonx Tusyer Adam Huster Jons Joseph Wallixe James Nesarrt Joan Miyer William Flexman jun Sance Horton and others surrendering dates Sept 2 to Oct 14 at Basinghall Street with Official Assignee Whitmore Cannan Edwards Nicholson and others listed for village and street addresses in London notices.
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Nicholas Mason Day
Jonx Tusyer
Burnhill Row
Basinghall Street
Whitmore
Adam Huster
Woodstock
Oxford
Draper
Basinghall-street
Cannan
Aldermanbury
Jons Joseph Wallixe
Cambridge
Apothecary
James Nesarrt
Albion-place
Blackfriars-bridge
Joan Miyer
Devonshire-street
Edgware-road
Nicholson
Basinghall -Street
Janzs Mant
Maidstone
Hatter
George Harris Vg Rousert
Birchin-lane
City
Cuartes Levert
Ely
Cambridgeshire
Cuantes Lorp
Fleet-street
Joan Epwasp Barusong
Threadneedle-street
Moorgate-street
Samuel Siokes
Brickey-hill
Staffordshire
Birmingham Court
Birmingham
James Rane
Longton
Christie
Pari Paice
Torquay
Devonshire
Exeter Court
Hirtzell
Exeter
Joux Daupison
Huddersfield
Yorkshire
Leeds Court
Hope
Leeds
Rose
Syxes
Sheffield
Brewin
Seffield
James Lawrencesox
Blackpool
Lancashire
Liverpool Court
Bird
Liverpool
Jons Warre
Ormskirk
Casenove
Wader Grasas
Blackburn
Manchester Court
Pott
Manchester
Thomas Lhatroot
Stockport
Cheshire
St Manchester Court
Patrick Farrell
Jonx Grireries
Broughton
Paisley
Glasgow Stock Exchange
Stewart M.minias
Kilmarnock
George Hotel
Multiple London and provincial creditors in September to October notices
The notices list numerous individuals and trades across cities like Shoreditch Birchin Lane and Birmingham Court. It records official assignees handling sequestration proceedings for merchants, carriers, builders, smiths, and brokers, with dates in September and October at Basinghall Street and various courts. It also notes military promotions and appointments in the British Army.
Inclosure Act Extends to Enclosure and Exchange of Lands
The act 17 and 18 Vict. c. 97 extends inclosure laws for land improvement and exchange. Lands awaiting enclosure may be exchanged, common rights will be ascertained, and funds held at the Bank until settled. Inclosure Commissioners will determine the interests of all parties. A sermon note announces Rev E Palmer at Pitchcroft and Rev Wardley at Lowesmoor Chapel. A New York Times correspondent reports a severe hailstorm on the 7th causing crop damage in Worcester.
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Orexaig Preacuixe
E. Palmer
Waterman’s
W. Wardley
Lowesmoor Chapel
Worcestershire Chronicle
Brunswick
New York Daily Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Gazettes
George Wess
Shoreditch
Stansfeld
Reba
Colemaan-soreet Ames Waigat
Rood Lane
Graham
Coleman-street
Joux Parzisos Waterson
Alexander-terrace
Paddington
Jous Craise
Belvidere-road
Lambeth
Caages Grove
Bittleston
William Auber Vincent
Wolverhampton
Joux DuHapirs
Rosger Wiecer
Leicester
Nottingham
Harris
Wituas Water
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
Howard Bussy Fox
Morgan
Josefa Roprxfox
Nantwich
Brazier
WAR Office
Regiment of Life Guards
F. T. Buckland
M‘culloch
Bth Dragoon Guards
Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards
G E. Rose
Goodluke
G. M. Ives
Ramsden
C.J. R. Tyler
Par
Snow
F. Beatty
Taylor
C. E. Hope
Beatty
W. 2. Tyler
Mortimer
F. Carty
Hogarth
BR. C. Granville
Carey
W. Mosse
Granville
G. W. Northey
C. G. M. Skinner
3Rd West India Regiment
F. J. N. Ind
J. G. Anderson
Birkett
Vics Ind
F. J. Rooper
Gant
Gaynor
Lieut
H. Rowlands
J. de Blaquere
J. Stirling
Rowlands
A. W. Thynne
Stirling
W. H. Herbert
Walker
J. Cartman
Corcoran
H.D. T. Savary
Hopkins
M. de Salis
K. G. A. Clarke
Kient
Roberts
C. C. Chetwynd
Andy
Lient S. Croft
Macdonald
H. S. Light
Croft
J. F. Sparke
Light
Hent
C.C. W. Vesey
Crombie
G. P
25Th Foot
Capa
W. 8. Gill
School of Musketry
Hythe
J. M.kay
19Th Foot
Starr
M. Wreford
Turkey
Barver
T.F. Strangways
Royal Artillery
Pat A. Macdonald
68Th Foot
A. Macdonald
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