Malignant Fever and Famine Strikes Ireland Amid Pestilence Fears
Latest Europe packets report widespread famine in western Ireland with fever in Clare and Cork, a million facing starvation and rising deaths. Accounts from Belgrade and Jerrza describe Greek resistance and Ottoman advances as Christians suffer slave raids and mass displacement.
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Europe
Macy
Liverpool
Lumdon
Lisyd
House of Commons
House of Lords
Ireland
Clare
Galway
Sligo
Cork
Mayo
Starvaton
Jo Short
Dublin
Dispatches From Constantinople On Balkan Evacuation Stalemate
Messages from Odessa and Constantinople report that the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia remain occupied. British and Austrian ministers failed to secure written assurances by May 12, while Lord Stratford pressed the Porte. Greek residents of Chios were moved to Constantinople and treated harshly amid reports of a naval clash.
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Paris
Augsburg
Odessa
Constantinople
Reis Effendi
Foldetia
Wallachia
Reis Wendi
Himelf
Sele
Chio
Moldavia
London
Tlood’s
Ottoman Insurrection Against Haleb Effendi Reported
May 14 dispatches from Constantinople describe Ottoman sailors mutinying against Haleb Effendi the sultan’s favorite who allegedly urged pacific measures. The life of Haleb Effendi was spared amid accusations he advised evacuation of Moldavia and Wallachia. Reports from Constantinople and Smyrna claim Turkish cruelties, Christian women and children traded, and widespread destruction in the island town, with French observers noting severe bloodshed.
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Constantinople
Haleb Effendi
Moldavia
Walachia
Smyrna
Turbulent Turkish Sailer Rewrites Fate Amid War Clouds
The passage portrays religious groups celebrating divine aid while condemning Turkish cruelty. It notes the Ottoman effort from Scio around May 51, with implied Greek resistance and a bleak forecast for Turkish defeat, urging oppressed peoples toward vengeance as justice.
Ireland famine distress and international reactions
A June 1 Farmhill letter notes over 2000 Irish souls starving with scarce potatoes. English charity praised yet fears of hunger persist. Reports from Galway describe women drawing turf barefoot for a penny, while Russian, Turkish, and American actions influence the broader crisis and regional peace talks progress.
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Ireland
Farmhill
the Courier
Hurger
Hurger At Last, But Meanwhile Eat Ead
Brooks
Galway
Carrimg
England
Spain’s Ambassador Receives Note on South American States
Journal des Debats claims the Spanish ambassador has been given a note responding to M. Zea. Spain invites European powers to refrain from recognizing the South American States.
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Spain
Journal Des Debats
M. Zea
Russia and Turkey Evacuation Beginnings Reported
A St Petersburg despatch dated May 21 notes the emperor of Russia content with the start of evacuation operations. The report signals evolving actions between Russia and Turkey and hints at broader shifts in the regional crisis.
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Russia
Turkey
St. Petersburg
Christian Knowledge Society issues vast book and tract distribution
A committee printed over a million books and tracts during the test year to counter atheism and infidelity, issuing about 900000 at reduced prices, with total expense around 40001. More than 3500 remain with the committee for further use as the struggle against blasphemy continues. Near 900000 children are said to receive.
Education funds and religious tracts impact noted
The article reports funds spent on education from society sources inclining to 1,242,091 in value of free books and tracts. It mentions Greek tracts for the Greek islands, writings of Athanasius and others, receipts 1,829 pounds and payments 50,421 pounds. It also notes a survey of an ancient Guatemalan city and upcoming public presentation. Silk manufacture prospers in New York and Boston, with Batavia Times citing canal commissioners. Emigration shows 737 newcomers arriving in Ireland during the fast week.
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Sssiatanea
Hhe Society
Theonpian Islands
Athanastes
Cherysosters Magi
Gregory Nazidazens
Guatemala
Mexico
Koudan
New York
Boston
Batavia Times
Bushto Harbor
Great Western Canal
St. Johnny Ton
Irela'd
Corner Stone Laying at Paradice Gevines Church
The cornerstone for a new Gevines Church named Paradice will be laid on Sunday the Day of August at the Ting-House on the Derry road near Anthony Esh vaugn'sy in Purriot township. German and English services begin at 10 o'clock AM with invitations to Christians of all denominations.
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Gevines
Paradice
Derry Road
Anthony Eshvaugn
Puriot
County Committee Calls Township Delegates for August Meetings
The standing committee for Columbia County orders townships to meet at their normal locations on Friday August 6 to choose two delegates per township. Delegates will form a county delegation on August 23 at the home of Philip Moyer in Bloomsburg.
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Columbia
Phnlip Moyer
Bloomsburg
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