Russia Demands Occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia
The article reports Russia insisting on occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia with a mixed Russian Turkish force until internal reorganization. Turkey grants this with limits, demanding a year to evacuate and shared control of local hospodars approved by assemblies. other Russian demands are rejected and praise is given to Sir Stratford Canning and General Anpick for firmness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
Russia
Moldavia
Wallachia
Turkey
Stratford Canning
Anpick
Lord Elgin Despatch on Montreal Riots and Canadian Politics
Despatch to Lord Grey reports rioting in Montreal on April 25 and Parliament's Indemnity Bill. It details Upper and Lower Canada party conflicts, a shift of government after a dissolution, and calls for constitutional government amid violence. Notes addresses of loyalty to the Queen and ongoing Ottawa and Montreal disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Exer
Lord Elgin
Earl Grey
Montreal
House of Assembly
Lower Canada
Upper
Upper Canada
Messrs
Wilson and
Galt
Wilson
Conservative
A. M‘nab
Papineau
Canada
Spineau
Quebec
Hayes
Freemasons’ Hall
Toronto
United States News Noted From Cambria Incoming Reports
Late advices from New York and Halifax note slight business improvement due to recent importations of specie from England. Government plans two search ships for Sir James Franklin, one via Labrador and Davis Strait, the other via Behring Straits. California and Mexican events update with Paredes leading in San Luis Potosi toward Queretaro.
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New York
Halifax
United States
England
James Franklin
Labrador
Davis
Behring
California
Boston
Paredes
San Luis Potosi
Queretaro
Shooting at the Queen in Hyde Park
A pistol fired at Queen Victoria and members of the royal party near Constitution Hill Hyde Park as they returned from a drive. The assailant John Hamilton, a bricklayer's labourer, was seized by bystanders and later jailed after police inquiries. The royal carriage continued unharmed and the Queen appeared calm as Albert, Prince Consort, commended her escape.
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Her
Her Majesty
Prince of Wales
Princess Royal
Princess Helena
Hyde Park
Constitution-hill
Palace
Prince Albert
Gardner’s Lane
Rowan
Mayne
John Hamilton
Constitution Hill
Man Fires Pistol at Royal Carriage During Badge of Alarm
A prisoner fired at Queen Victoria’s carriage as royal children rode past in the park. The weapon was unloaded, with witnesses reporting a scorching muzzle flash. He claimed poverty drove the act and was committed to Newgate for firing with intent to alarm.
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Wemyss
Hamilton
G. Grey
Hall
Bow-street
Commissioners of Police
Home Office
Newgate
Victoria
C. K
Her
Old Bailey
Pimlico
Paris
Belgium
Nantes
France
Louis Napoleon
Ham
Queen's Birthday Celebrated with Grand Military Display
The Queen held a large drawing room at St James's Palace and wore a green and silver gown with red roses. A grand military display marked the Queen's birthday with inspections, field musters, banquets, and illuminations across London. Prince William Henry of the Netherlands arrived. ministerial changes were noted as pending.
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St. James’s Palace
Spitalfields
Order of the Garter
Order of the Thistle
Horse Guards
St. James’s Park
Prince of Wales
Bowles
Mr. Birch
John Russell
Als O
Woolwich
Chatham
Dover
Portsmouth
William Henry
The
Netherlands
J. Parker
Tufnell
Treasury
Ward
Admiralty
Hayter
Parker
D. Dundas
Buckingham Palace
Prince Henry
Marquis of Lansdowne
Drury Lane
Prince Albert
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