German constitutional crisis and Danish–Schleswig conflict
A Times report describes Count Arnim reading a circular to the German chambers outlining Prussia’s push for a central power and constitutional negotiations in Frankfurt. It notes mass adjournments, protests, and a Danish invasion into Schleswig with 15,000 troops and Hadersleben occupation amid fighting and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Arnim
Frankfort
John
National Assembly
Bundesstaat
Prussia
Count Brandenburg
von Arnim
Schleswig-Holstein
Gravenstein
Schleswig
Jutland
Hadersleben
Denmark and the Duuchies War Reinforces Naval Defeat
Reports describe a Danish squadron engaging German shore batteries at Eckernförde. The Danes surrender after intense fighting. Gefion and Christian VIII. are captured, with heavy Danish losses and German praise for Lider Duke of Saxe Coburg. Danes retreat to Alsen with about 7,000 troops crossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schleswig
Bay of
Eckernforde
Gefion
Christian VIII
Paludan
Duke of
Saxe Gotha
Dannebrog
Saxe- Coburg
Flensburg
Alsen
Koldingeau
Reform agitation in Jamaica and unrest in St Lucia
The report notes Kingston's push for a Jamaica constitution akin to Canadian provinces. It mentions prorogation of the island's Legislature to March 24 and a March 5 riot in St Lucia where troops quelled a mob after police failed to stop the insurrection. Weather across West Indian islands was favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Assembly
Quebec Gazette
Yeas
Canada West
Canada East
Upper Canada
Jamaica
Kingston
Canada
St. Lucia
West Indian Islands
Mr Clays Plan for Gradual Slavery Emancipation
The report outlines Mr Clay's proposed gradual abolition of slavery with a 1855 or 1860 date, offspring freed at birth but apprenticed and taxed for colony expenses, and owners retaining full rights until the system begins. It also notes a separate item on rewards for assassination aimed at German rulers, urging violent action and honoring those who kill leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Vienna
Bem
Hermandstadt
Wallachia
Kronstadt
Transylvania
Turzburger
Rothenthurm
Prince Woroniecki
Wronski
Bilski
Dumanski
Podoletzki
Debreczin
Die Presse
Puchner
Kalliana
Dembinski
Danube
Weissenberg
Ofen
Breslauer Zeitung
Wiener Zeitung
Moldavia
Kossuth
Olmutz
Gérgey
Torok Szent-Miklov
Welden
Comorn
Augsburg Gazette
House of Lords
Hermannstadt
Mr. Cluay
Mr. Clay
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berlin
Mielentz’s
Times
Denmark
Washington
United States
Wool
West Indies
New York Herald
Old Fatherland
Austria
Windischgratz
William Tell
L. A. Wollenweber
North Third Street
Philadelphia
Duartes Arzent
Bayonne
England
Spain
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