Electric telegraph heralds a new era in world unity
A London Arlington Street gathering marks submarine links London to Bombay as the electric telegraph links East and West. The event, hosted by John Pender, celebrates science's leap from ancient marvels to instantaneous global communication. The piece lauds science, progress, and the widening reach of knowledge across nations, predicting a future of peace and social improvement.
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Malta
Red Sea
India
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England
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Rocky Mountains
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Dublin Federalists hold meeting in opposition circle
Dublin dispatch notes Alterman Gregg presiding over a Federalist gathering with speakers Butt QC Wilde Sullivan Dennehy and several corps members. New adhesions announced and ten shillings subscriptions paid.
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A. M. Sullivan
Dennehy
Peter Barrett
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Daly
Shandon Church
Gadshill Place to Be Sold at Auction Next August
Gadshill place near Rochester the late Charles Dickens residence will be sold by auction by Norton Trist Watney and Co at the Mart Tokenhouse yard in August next in two lots. Gadshill was Dickens home and also the setting of Henry IV making it doubly historic.
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French Exiles Petition Legislature in Twickenham Letter
A dated letter from Twickenham to the French Legislative Body protests the exile law since 1848, seeks restoration of citizenship, and asserts loyal service to France. The petition is referred to a committee, with a plan to come to a vote Saturday. government opposition hinges on directing petitions to the Emperor. Mayoral selection debates continue as the bill moves to finalization.
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Twickenham
Mersieurs Les Députés
Comte DE Paris
Prince DE Joinville
Duc D’aumale
Duc DE Chartres
MM. Ollivier
Chevandier de Valdrome
Justice
M. Gustave Fould
France
Orleans
M. Pontals
Marquis d'Andelarre
M. Ollivier
Italy Inaugurates San Martino Memorial Ceremony
A monument on the San Martino field was inaugurated Friday to honor soldiers who fell on June 24, 1859. Prince Humbert and Italian ministers attended with Austrian and French delegates. A Solferino ceremony followed, drawing about 40,000 people. A banquet toasted “the three armies” led by Prince Humbert.
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Spain Faces Cortes Return Without Throne Debate
Madrid advices say no throne talk until Cortes reconvenes. Finances seen as fixable, taxes and spending ripe for cuts, but reform is slow. Portugal link favored. a child king option with Regent rumored. Cortes rejects Castelar abolition amendment. government bill on slavery passes. Regent travels to San Ildefonso and Prim to Voledo en route to Vichy.
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Belgium Political Situation Unchanged Amid Interviews
The Journal des Debats reports Belgium remains stalemated as M. de Theux, leader of the Right, meets the King without clear prospects of replacing ex-Minister Fieére-Orban. The King reportedly summoned M. d'Anethan, a former minister, to discuss government. Both men represent hardline clerical positions. d Anethan earned unpopularity over a law project restricting press liberty.
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Des Débats
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M. de Theux
M. Fieére-Orban
M. d’Anethan
M. Thieux
Five brigands captured near Corinth
Five brigands were captured near Corinth and sent back, authorities report. The interception signals local security operations and the continuation of regional law enforcement efforts.
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