Dublin protest planners weigh options amid awkward leadership
The Dublin correspondent reports a promised demonstration on the 17th may be avoided if possible as leaders fear public discussion. Lord Glengall feels awkward in guiding the group after committing to the invitation while the requisition gains publicity, making an ostensible meeting hard to dodge.
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Dublin
Daily News
Lord Glengall
The
Freeman's Journal
Rome
Cullen
Holy See
Ireland
Anni Slavery Meeting and Ox Analysis Highlight 1840s Edinburgh
A Edinburgh Ladies Emancipation Society meeting chaired by Charles Cowan MP debated maintaining public support and condemning American slaveholding churches. Rev Pennington and others praised abolition, while a separate Times analysis dissected a Smithfield ox for Christmas meat yield and value. The Times also notes tea duty reform efforts, Salford factory relay discussions, and a Durham note forgery case.
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Britain
Edinburgh
Mr. Arthur
America
W. C. Pennington
H. Grey
University of Heidelberg
Pennington
Smithfield
Liverpool Association For
Manchester
Liverpool
Select Committee
Salford
Leonard Horner
Trafford
J. Brandt
Wittran Murray
Kelloe
Durham
Darlington Bank
New York Rappites and the Spectral Manifestations
The Spectator reports a wave of reported spirits in Western New York and nearby cities, beginning two years ago with hollow raps and evolving into alphabetic communications spelling names like Charles Rasme. Investigations by editors, physicians, and sceptics probe the phenomenon as juggle or genuine spiritual influx, noting wide spread, gendered participation, and the puzzling focus on trivial matters.
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New York
Cock Lane
Garret
Charles Rasme
Auburn
Rochester
New York Tribune
Corinthian Hall
Whittesley
Adies
E.W. Carron
George Willets
Empire State
Dupes
Spectator
Boston Welcomes Distinguish’d Friend of Humanity
A tribute to peace advocate Elihu Burritt and the Paris Peace Congress’s impact. The article recalls the Tremont Temple reception in November with ex Mayor Quincy presiding, noting debates on war’s folly, taxation, and the Congress’s Paris venue and foreign delegates. Burritt’s speech is highlighted as the highlight of the evening.
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Boston
U.S
Tremont Temple
Quincy
Walker
Paris
Salle de St. Cecile
England
Sturges
France
Victor Hugo
de Tocqueville
Fountains of Versailles
St. Cloud
Frankfort-on-the- Maine
America
Allen
Northborough
Northampton
Netherlands
Tower of Babel
Elihu Burritt
Burritt
Waterloo
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