Continent News Light and Belgian Turmoil 1848
Reports from Paris Brussels and Madrid describe Franco Belgian tensions with Belgium facing possible occupation and Dutch option. Italian unrest fears reaction and Austrian troop concentrations along the Po. Lisbon warns of blockade threats as Miguelist governance provokes diplomatic protests. Paris sees courtly popular King Louis Philippe amid a fatal aristocratic fire and a high profile inquest.
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Poland
Italy
Holy See
Francis
Prince Metternich
Europe
St. Petersbure
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Flanders
Prince of
Saint-Germain l’Auxerroi
Vincennes
Fauxbourg Saint Antoine
Paris
National Guard
Louis-Phillippe
Louis Philippe
Madame Adelaide
Colbert
England
Fire at Lord Walsingham’s Harley Street Mansion
An extensive blaze swept the second floor and attics of Lord Walsingham’s No 55 Harley Street, forcing servants to flee. Despite efforts, Lord Walsingham, a cripple, could not aid himself as the fire raged, prompting police, locals, and bystanders to respond rapidly. The long letter from Daniel O’Connell calls for reform and union to secure Ireland’s liberties amid elections.
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Neebleman
Harley Mews
London
Lady Walsingham
Harley-street
Portland Place
Lord Walsingham
de Grey
Ireland
England
Royal Reform Club
William the Fourth
Peel
People
Reformers
Low
Finn
Tam
Daniel O’connent
Civil War Actions Reported at Vila del Rio Quaro
From La Plata via Philadelphia we learn Quiroga’s forces moved on Vila del Rio Quaro in early March. Gen Quiroga arrived on March 6 and faced 600 defenders for two days. Col Torres, a deserter, supplied crucial information enabling Quiroga to storm the position on March 7 with about 350 men.
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LA Plata
Philadelphia
Buenos Ayres
Quiro
Vila del Rio Quarto
Torres
Quiroga
Venezuelan conflict briefs report Lopez killed and routes to San Luis
The dispatch dated the 6th notes Col. Lopez killed with several others. Cols Pringle and Echavarria move toward San Luis. The victory allegedly disrupts Gen Paez operations. E Lopez writes from Pampa de Merced, March, that Torre's 200 men were dispersed and he was killed, while Zantibanez suffered a similar defeat with nine killed. From the V. Y. Daily Advertiser.
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Zantibanez
V. Y. Daily Advertiser
Destructive Fire Ravages Fayetteville and Utica
A vivid letter from Rev. Rowland describes Fayetteville North Carolina’s devastating fire on May 20 1831 destroying most buildings including churches academies hotels banks and a printing office. In Utica a rapid blaze in Dodge Wart stable area consumes multiple structures with extensive property loss though no lives reported.
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Rowland
National Gazette
Fayettevile
N. C
PaverravinLe
Academy
Presbyterian
Episcopal Church
Henry A. Rowland, Jr
Fire damages multiple properties and thefts reported
A blaze damaged a brick carriage house a shoeing shop and other small buildings with losses feared severe. Dodge alleges arson and says about 3000 dollars lost. Warehouses of Dows & Hulbut sustaining fire damage but reportedly insured. A theft of ten dollar bills occurred during the fire, and several coats were stolen to protect items. The Utica Sentinel puts losses at 5500 dollars with injuries and a Mrs Wheeler dying from fright. The Steamboat Sheldon Thompson carried 240 passengers including U.S. troops and Army officers to Mackinac and Green Bay, as part of a report on emigration and westward settlement.
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Utica
Messrs
Dodge & Wart
Seneca Street
Dows & Hulbut
Dodge & Hart
Greenman
C. Hart
Mather & Briggs
Ball
Luke Dodge
L. Dodge
Dodge
Jared
Scott
Bank of Utica
Wayne Co
Utica Sentinel
Wheeler
Sheldon Thompson
Mackinac
Green Bay
U. S
Brady
Fenwick
Croghan
Lawrence
5Th Reg. Infantry
Detroit Journal
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