The Queen's Irish visit begins with Cork reception
The Queen with Prince Albert and royal party sails from Osborne by a fleet including the Victoria and Albert and Sphinx, reaching Cove and Cork. A civic display of loyalty unfolds with cheers, lanterns, and a grand pavilion welcome. The royal party tours Cork and returns to the Fairy before heading toward Waterford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Princess Royal
Alice
Prince Alfred
G. Grey
Osborne
Adolphus Fitzclarence
Stromboli
Lord A. Beauclerk
Hewlett
Cooke
Luke Smithett
Portland
Cork
Cove
Vivid
Dixon
Spike Island
Camden Fort
Earl of Bandon
O'Regan
Royal Tender
Her Majesty
George Grey
Home Department
Lancers
South Mall
Grand Parade
Patrick-street
Great St. George’s-street
Lyons
James Lyons
Marquis of Thomond
Lord Kilworth
Corporation
Her
Jocelyn
Lee
Sir M. Dixon
Turner
MinistERIAL Movements And Peace Treaty News
Lord John Russell remains at Pembroke Lodge and will tour Scotland with Lady Russell. Palmerston stays in town until next week. Minto arrives at Minto House for autumn. Lansdowne returns to Bowood from Dublin. Hobhouse moves to Bristoloke Park Wiltshire. Greys depart Howick Hall. Baring tours officially this week. Campbell soon to Scotland. Labouchere left for Stoke Park. Peace treaty with Liberia reported. Palace portrait fund raised by Liberal MPs for Palmerston portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
Pembroke-lodge
Richmond Park
Scotland
Viscount Palmerston
Broadlands
Earl of Minto
Minto-house
Marquess of Lansdowne
Dublin
Bowood-park
Wilts
John Cam Hobhouse
Berkeley Square
Wimbledon
Great Britain
Republic of
Liberia
Observer
Lord Palmerston
Joseph Hums
Weekly Chronicle
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Memorials for statesmen and pensions granted in 1849
Secretary for Foreign Affairs notes a memorial plan for Sir Robert Peel era figures and a push for a full length portrait or statue of Joseph Hume in public buildings. The piece also lists Queen’s Civil List pensions for widows and notable individuals, and reports several MPs and public figures dying of cholera or in the line of duty within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Palmerston
House of Commons
Hig
Joseph Hume
Cureton
Ramnuggur
Pennyoulek
Fennyoulek
Chillianwallah
Sarah Austin
Grant
46Th Regiment
Phibbs
Roscrea
Ireland
Waghorn
India
East India Company
William Sturgeon
Manchester
Joan
Dentus
Denison
West Surrey
Pall-mall
Surrey
Godson
Kidderminster
Springfield Hall
Lancaster
Liberal Party
Cottingham
Southwark
John Robertson
Railway Record
Nineveh Gallery Opens New Museum Wing and Restored Vase
The Nineveh Gallery of Sculptural Antiquities in the new building opened to the public beneath the Syrian Gallery. The British Museum trustees have acquired Nineveh sculptures, cost several thousand pounds, and the Portland Vase has been restored. The Townly Gallery nears completion as the old Museum front on Great Russell Street is removed. Agricultural meetings show liberal tone, focusing on science and art in farming. Dukes tenants defend political freedom against calumnies by Mr. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux Bartiss Museum
Nineveh
British Museum
Townly Gallery
Great Russell Street
Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Leeds
North Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
Essex Standard
Mechi
Tiptree Hall
Robert Baker
Writtle
Duke OF
Beprorp
Bennett
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Oard
Victoria and Albert
Cable Island
Waterford
Waterford Harbour
Royal
Prince of Wales
Phipps
Kingstown
Dustin
Kixeston
Freeman's Journal
Er Majesty
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