Persia Arrives at Qozenstown With Mails and Passengers
The Royal Mail steamship Persia, Captain Jenkins, from New York on January 2, reached Qozenstown at 6:15 am today landing all mails except those for Liverpool and sailing again at 6:50 am. She carries thirty seven passengers. The Australasian had arrived earlier. Charleston secession developments show little change. South Carolina action dominates President’s message and Senate debates. In New York, markets show firm money rates, firmer cotton with 4000 bales sold, flour steady to firmer, and New Orleans reports 10000 bales sold with middling at 11 1/2 to 11 3/4 cents.
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Qozenstown
Royal Mail
Persia
Jenkins
New York
Liverpool
Charleston
Congress
South Carolina
State of the Union
Benjamin
Senate
House
Exchange
New Orleans
Royal Mail Armenian Arrives With 27 Passengers and Gold
The Royal Mail steamship Armenian reached Liverroot at eleven p.m. with twenty seven passengers and 1700 ounces of gold. Key ports listed include Fernando Po Cameroons Old Calabar Benin Lagos Cape Coast Cape Palmas Sierra Leone Bathurst Teneriffe Madeira. British Wringer and US San Jacinto were at Fernando Po while Sumpter and Bloodhound were at Lagos. News from the coast considered unimportant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverroot
Mornine
Royal Mail
Fernando Po
Cameroons
Old Calabar
Bonney
Brass
Nim
Benin
Lagos
Acoia
Cape Coast
Cape Palmas
Sierra Leone
Bathurst
Teneriffe
Madeira
Wringer
United States
San Jacinto
Sumpter
Unknown wreck sighting near Seaiman reported
A Reuters telegram from Plymouth says the steamship Ibis encountered in the afternoon the spar deck of a large ship off Seaiman. The vessel bore boat attachment gear and painted teal color. The wreck is believed to have occurred recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Plymouth
Ile
Ibis
Seaiman
Irish Catholic bishops prepare manifesto on school teacher exchanges
A sanitized report notes that Irish Catholic bishops are poised to issue a manifesto prohibiting patrons from sending teachers to model schools connected with the National Board. The telegram items from Liverpool and Savre Hampton mention steamer cargoes and foreign fleet movements, followed by several European notices. The text then shifts to a gas explosion on the Great Northern Railway at Colney Hatch, a mine explosion verdict in Hetton County, and wildlife sightings in Devon and Cornwall, before covering local park revels and a workhouse inquiry with relief details. The mix reads like a late 19th century dispatch of varied incidents, from crime and disasters to natural history and social welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board
Seede Rox
United States
Reuter
Liverpool
Royal Mail
Niagara
Halifax
Boston
Bomsay
Revien
Teelecras
Savr
Ellora
Burbay
Aiver
Sizce
Garera
Vienra
Italy
Turin Gazette
People's Gazette
Marif
Alexandre Dumas
Alphonse Lamartine
Victor Hugo
John Greaves
Raat
West Minor Pita
Hetton Countery
Davison
Blakleigh
Baller
Holaworthy
North Devon
Chas. Beevor
Overton
Marylebone
Ward
Holoway
Holloway
LAW INTELLIGENCE THIS DAY AT WESTMINSTER SESSIONS
Law intelligence reports on a slander and assault case Towle v Towle and another with Ward the client, jurors weighing credibility, and a new-trial bid denied. It also covers Arler v Carrington a warranty action over a horse and a non-suit with leave to enter verdict for 71 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Queen's Bench
Banco
Cock Born
Wightman
Champton
Hit
Towle
Cheltenham
Ward
Joina
Jenkins
Ard
Joins
Wood
Arler
Trial Postponed in Central Criminal Court Over Key Evidence
In the Central Criminal Court this day James Cooke’s trial was postponed due to the absence of Captain Poole whose testimony is pivotal. Frederick Walter Veuiris, 34, a clerk, stood for perjury charged with denying knowledge of goods moved from the warehouse between August 15 and 20, with evidence referencing August 18 transactions. prosecution and defense teams appeared as in prior hearings. The lengthy proceedings are expected to extend late into the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Court
Justice Bhavkeun
James Cooke
Ballantine
Hall
Harrison
Palmer
Pierce
Beggar John White Seized After Drunken Alarming of Public
Westminster report: John White, a sturdy ruffian, charged with begging while drunk. George Maxted testified White blocked a shopfront, then solicited lodging from two ladies, later begging in a post office. White had 54d on him and claimed a gentleman gave him drink. The court sentenced him to seven days in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
John White
George Maxted
Stockbridge Terrace
Queen’s Tow
Pimlico
Committing Hacked for Trial in Homicide Case
The examination of Robert Hacked for shooting Sergeant Jones ended with a commitment for trial by magistrates. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Hacked. In a separate tragedy a young farmer's daughter, around 22, died by suicide after being forbidden to meet a railway worker near Warminster. The Bristol Post questions the transparency of the verdict. In Holland, floods following heavy snow devastated towns, destroying homes and crops. Dams failed, cattle perished, and public charity rushes to aid destitute victims as Liberal subscriptions flood in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Post
Horage
AssTerpax
Holland
Murder at Dundry in Somersetshire shocks local county
Information of a murder at Dundry in Somersetshire and the maltreatment of George Waterman is reported. Bristol and Somerset police pursued two strangers, Charles Wedmore and Matthew Wedmore, who were captured after a pistol attempt on a sergeant. The murder was linked to the couple’s nephews, with inquest opened and post mortem planned. The old man identified the suspects and weapons, with the case set for Bearton magistrates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Waterman
George Waterman
Dundry
Somersetshire
Bristol
Somerset
Tundry
Perrott
Bristol Police
Matthew Wednore
Charles
Bruges Fry
Charles Wedmore
Matthew
Bearton
Shocking cruelty at sea ends in manslaughter verdict
In Rochester, deputy coroner Bower Marsh led a long inquiry into the death of William Jordan aboard the Warlock from Demerara. The crew faced brutal conditions with freezing forecastle, scant clothing, and alleged lashings. Captain Peter Emslie was formally charged with manslaughter after evidence showed neglect and exposure led to Jordan’s death. the captain was jailed pending trial at Maidstone. The report also notes the Duke of Norfolk's will probate and distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower Marsh
Rochester
William Jordan
Chatham
Demerara
Pater Emilie
Alth
Lee
Naval Hospital
Melville
Her Majesty
J. D. Macfarlane
England
Downs
Ant
the Nore
Beavan
Peter Emslie
Maidstone
Shipping Intelligence This Day
Shipping intelligence lists ships and routes, including Sir George Grey from Cape of Good Hope to London, Blanch from Mauritius to London, Parzagmo from London to Cardanf, Azorean from London to St Michael's, and more. It notes vessels J W Page from West for London and Jason from Calcutta to London with moderate winds.
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Deal
Nuos
Sir George Grey
Cape of Good Hipa
London
Blanch
Mauritius
Parzagmo
Cardanf
Azorean
St. Michael's
Willam and
Mary
Guernsey
J. W. Page
Barqae
Weaat
Jason
Calcutta
Margaret
Algiers
Wiad
W.S. W
Markets Opened Strong Then Dull Amid Politics and Trade
The Money Market notes an initial strength driven by hopeful political signals but soon softens into dullness with slight declines. Gold dust arrivals from Africa top 16,000 units while Liverpool shipments and Brazilian and Argentine securities show varied activity. A call is made for professionally trained auditors in joint-stock companies to protect shareholders, arguing the cost is offset by reduced embezzlement risk and easier capital raising. July 11, 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Queenstown
New York
Liverpool
Hares
Ds Thos Sea
Snch
London
Tebing
Cos
Metropolitan Bard Of Works Meeting On Sewer Projects
The weekly board meeting at Guildhall heard Thames Conservancy approval for the northern main outfall sewer plan and Admiralty consent to discharge after high water. A debate followed on slow southern high level sewer progress at Deptford, brick supply issues delaying works, and calls to speed up contractors Lees and Bowles. The chair noted unsatisfactory progress and a motion to publish salaries of all staff with future annual increases was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Conservancy Commissioners
Admiralty
SOP Treen
EWE
Bristow
M.P
Sewate Works
Deptford
Mitre, Lees and Bowles
L. Caaviuk
Bavaterrre
Lees
Bowles
Keei
Fatal boiler explosion at Craven and Co sugar manufactory
Five workmen were badly scalded and two fatally died after a sugar boiler burst at Craven and Co sugar manufactory, Great Garden Street, Whitechapel. The London Hospital received the victims. Also reported are a Nubian lion dying from cold at the Zoological Gardens, a large fire at Beehive Mills Manchester causing extensive damage, and a Coast Guard disaster scene on Thorn Island with heroic acts and a widowed wife left with four orphans. Subscriptions for the widow are urged.
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Craven and Co
Great Garden Streat
Whitechapel
London Hospital
Zoological Society
Manchester
Jersey-street
Bengal-street
Joseph Lamb
T. P. Sykes
J. K. Thorburn
Lykas
Guardian
Thorn Island
Milford Haven
Coast Brigade
Gunner Burke
Burke
Gombardier Kay
Royal Humane Society
Bombardier Kay
Brown
Pembroke Dock
Royal Artillery
Charles Hart
Erasmc Post-orriez Pex
Parkins
Gotto
H. Oxford
Closing Prices: Consols and Money Markets Reported
Closing prices show Consols and Money markets with MF to 92 as noted. The brief entry records a monetary snapshot, highlighting the MF figure while indicating no further context on fluctuations or related securities.
General Markets This Day and Hay Tallow Coal Trade Notes
General markets show little activity with a modestly improved sentiment, Fox rice and sugar inquiries rising though few transactions occur. Hay trades in middling supply with steady prices, tallow quoted from 59s 6d to 6t4 per owt with monthly outlooks. Coal trade largely halted due to blocked docks and river transport, with country orders driving most today’s buyers and several ships reported at the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mithfield
Whitechapel
Meadow Bay
P.Y.C
Godforth
West Hartly
Bafidles
Bedside
Davidsons
Howards
Pac Tou
Mining Intelligence Follows Firmer Market Again
In today’s mining market, quotations show little change overall and remain firmer across key metals. Analysts note sustained demand supporting prices while volatility remains constrained.
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Reutee
Afriga
LAW Intelligence
Central Criminal Court
Police Intelligence
Somerset Shire
Henry Granville
Alan Howard
Duke of Norfolk
Earl of
D.C.L
Lord Petre
Lora Stafford
Norfolk
Michael Elson
Beechhill
Shefheld
Marcus Smith
Sheffield
Landcurveror
Hope Scott
Q.C
Edmund Bernard Howard
Earl of Shrewebury
Talbot
Big Ace
Ant Lind
Shipping Intelligence
TELE
Wind and Weather Report
Jsscanr
Briday
Biscingham
Woly
Stour Valley
Birkenhead
Lancashi
Cheshire Junction
Bresford
Midland
Caledonian
Cornwall
Ally
Dulin
Belésst Juno
Dundee
Stork
Stuck
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Loudon
Blackwall
Brigton
Londo
Luton
South
Lada Bores
Wall
Aberdeen
Ash Lo
Mid
St. Sotusk
Sghoune & Sheerness
Cormmiva
Rai
Orford
Newport
Bereford
Chester
Holyhead
Lani
Varinte
Gus
Buster
Great Northern
SRE Rule Co
Electric and International Telegraph Co
Amiagh
Inverneas
Belfast
Berwick
Liverpost
Brighton
W. Thaw
W . Teil. Abdie. Pte
Eniztol
Ford Haven Clow
Cardiff
Newcastle
Derby Peterborough
Dublin Chay
Clout Fy
Rai Routhamptor Co
Lirmingham
Hartlepool
Thaw Lane
Yorksh
C. Cock
Falmouth
Weymouth
Clowty London
Glasgow
Whithaven
We. de Harwich
Yarmouth
Atock
Nortu
South Hustera
Bath Wales
West Midland
Oxford
Atlantic & Bt
Lawrence
Bambay
Baroda
Cent
Dodis
Guar
Ceylon
Bengal
Getlong
Meiboumney
Grand Trunk of Canada
Lidia
Gar
Canadares
Ali
Batea
Seirde
Bee
Tians Rin Foreign
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Wand Sar Hraneney
Stabs Allsted
Lusterm
France
Ais
Lyons
Geneva
Nurthen
Paris
Medith
Weetein
Abu
Austria
Michigan
Tank
Agra
United Service
Australgris
Bank of
Bank of London
British Colonial Bank & Loan Company
British North America
Chartered Bank of India
Custralls
City
Goluual
All Commercial of
General Bank of Switzer- Lama
London Chartered
Bank of Australia
London and County
London and
National Erocipital
National Bank Bi
New South Wales
Eaul Uriantal Bank Corporata
Uttoman Ban
Ireland
Australia
Union of Australia
Union of London
Unity Mutual
Atlantic Telegraph
Sim
Berlin
Suitish & Trish
Madrid
Leghorn
Cnystal Palace
Genoa
IEW
Telegraph
Gen. Omnibus Co
Madraa Irrigation Roy
Madraa Irrigation Roy 70 By He Ansire
Aa Peters
Oriental Fa
Steazn
Lina
Gold Fc Ae Butane “Telgereph
Hes Sc
India
Bank Steel
Midlands
Great Western
London and North Western
South- Eastern
Buenos Ayres
Gulf
Metropolitan Bard OF Works
Guildhall
Tuwatre
Afr. Dri
Haretlson
General Markets
Dar
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