French and Turkish Moves Mark Frontiers and Greece Tangle
Reports from Madrid state General Rodil has prepared to seize Don Carlos if he seeks asylum on French soil, while preventing insurgent aid from Bayonne. Constantinople notes Greek grievances partially redressed and Greek appeals to the Porte, with Russian-Turkish treaty tensions. Vesuvius eruptions near end. Vienna notes Sicilian envoy change and indemnity for Valtelline confiscations.
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Io of
Madrid
F d Rodil
Quisition
Don Carlos
Isabel II
Bayonne
Rodil
Haris
Liauder
Castellane
Constantinople
Greece
Arength
Zographos
Elen Gt
Vienna
Gagliati
de ‘Caraffa
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Torre del Greco
Grisons
Austria
Coventry Weavers in Distress as Wages Plunge
Letters from Coventry describe wretched conditions for weavers with thousands unemployed and many workshops shut in Foleshill a town of about 7000 people. Winter gloom looms as relief from hardship remains uncertain and wages fall to meagre sums.
LORD BROUGHAW'S PROTEST ON POOR LAWS AMENDMENT
The Lords debated a clause to bar workhouse rules forcing paupers to attend nonconforming religious services. Lord Brougham’s protest condemned the measure as oppressive and distrustful, arguing it excludes many faiths and could invite abuse. The Lords agreed to let protests be entered, but only the Lord Chancellor signed.
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Langdale
da Vt
House of Lords
Commons
Lord Althorp
Commissionera
Brougham
Smithfield Market and the Voice of Humanity Critique
The Christian Advocate condemns enlarging Smithfield Market as unsafe and urges suburban cattle markets and nearby abattoirs. It argues that expanding the market would double cattle traffic and danger, while proposing legislative steps to end central meat markets and shift supply to new facilities.
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Smithfield
Voice of Humanity
Smithfield Market
Mithfield
Contention Over Coroner Inquest on Laudanum Case
MEDICUS questions surgeon Fordham's statements at a coroner's inquest into a young woman's suspected laudanum death. He notes the claim that two drachms would do no harm, compares laudanum strength to opium, and argues that poisoning cannot be proved by stomach contents alone or mere aroma. The letter asks for correction in the True Sun.
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Sia
Holden
Fordham
Medicus
Imprisonment for debt petition to Commons 1834
William Kemp of the King's Bench Prison petitions the House of Commons to abolish arrest and imprisonment for debt. He cites delays, extents of seizures, and numerous detainers totaling over 10,500 pounds, arguing ongoing oppression and urging retrospective abolition. He recalls Lord Eldon's quoted view on debt imprisonment. Aug. 6, 1834.
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House of Commons
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
William Kemp
King’s Bench Prison
John Campbell
Lord Eldon
Commons
W. Kemp
Salvage of Thetis treasure by Algerine crew near Cape Frio
Royal Society notes recount Commadership De Roos leading eleven officers and eighty-five men aboard the Algerine to raise specie and stores from the sunken Thetis. They used a diving-bell, cleared wreckage, moved rocks up to sixty-three tons, and recovered about fifteen sixteenths of the value by July 24, with no loss of life. The operation occurred in a volatile Atlantic cove south east of Cape Frio near Rio de Janeiro.
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Admiralty Court
King
Cape Frio
Royal Society
Comat der de Roos
Atlantic Ocean
Sito de Janeiro
Thetis
South Atlantic
de Roos
Rio de Janeiro
AmundMENT BilL and King’s Song Origins Debate
Discussion on an amendment bill affecting public appointments with high interest from constituents. London visitors gather for applications as November implementation approaches. A separate note reports on Duchess of Perth memoirs sold in London for 3000 pounds, detailing Louis XIV era court life and the origin of God Save the King. Handel is debated in connection to the melody, with claims its authorship may be misattributed though the tune’s origin is admitted.
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London
Kinc
Edinburgh
Cabinet de Lecture
Paris
Duchess of Perth
Louis XIV
James
England
St. Germain En Laye
St. Cyr
France
King
Sieur de Sullys
George
Madame de Croqui
Madame Briangon
Gazette de France
Handel
God Save the King
Cholera, Orange Meetings, and Tithes in Ireland
Dublin reports a surge of cholera with 158 new cases and a government aid of 500 to cover early costs. Enniskillen notes disarming orders for yeomanry and arrests threats. Reports condemn police involvement at Orange meetings and criticize government leniency. A Tas tithes placard campaign spreads through Dublin opposing tithe avoidance tactics.
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Conservative
Ireland
Conservative Society
Enniskillen
Herald
Fara
O'Rourke
Enniscorthy
Weaxford
Stare
Hiern
36Th Depot
Nenagh
Killibe
Limerick Chronicle
Dustin
Dublin
Sir Frederick Stoven
Ipperary
Munster
Dublin Evening Post
Rathvilly
Plan for faster Brussels to Amsterdam ferry service
The text outlines a proposed Brussels to Holland transport scheme with neutral colours to be organized. If kept promises, the plan could excel by offering major advantages over current conveyance. It compares costs, citing 120 florins per last plus 15 percent average versus eight florins per last with a five day passage to Amsterdam or Rotterdam, noting risks from unforeseen accidents.
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Brussels
Holland
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Flamer Arrives After Five Day Mediterranean Passage
From Falmouth Ace report the Flamer government steam packet, Lieutenant Griffin, arrived late last night after a five day passage from Gibraltar. The Spitfire reached Gibraltar on the 9th instant and HMS Jasseur arrived the day before. HMS L'Espoir sailed today with the Lisbon and Oporto mails and 40,000 pounds in gold for the Portuguese government.
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Flamer
Griffin
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Spitire
Jasseur
L’espoir
Lisbon
Oporto
Parish of Kensington Vestry Reactions to Two Penny Rate
An adjourned Kensington vestry debated a two penny rate for the old church. Scrutineers argued over chair selection and legality under the Local Act and 58th Geo. III. A poll produced a 277 majority for the rate, but irregularities were acknowledged and contested.
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Hawkes
Chesterton
Court of
King’s Bench
Rimell
Hall
Vestrysclerk
Bucingham Stakes at First October Meeting 1836
The Bucingham Stakes of 300 each for two year olds announces entries by Peel’s wife mare Garcia, Sultan’s progeny, Lord Exeter’s Sultan filly, Lord Chesterfield’s Priam filly, Lord Lichfield’s Cassanda, Terry Alt’s dam line, Mr. Sowerby’s Tom Bowling colt, Mr. Chifney’s Rowson filly, with subscribers naming three mares and bringing one produce to the post.
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Bucingham
T.Y.C
Co. Peel
Bedlamite
Garcia
Eprf
Sultan
Shakespeare
Electress
Lord Exeter
Miss Cantley
Lord Chesterfield
Priam
Weiper
Octaviana
Lord Lichfield
Cassanda
Zillah
Terry Alt
Mr. Sowerby
Tom Bowling
Skiff
Toso
Cinderella
Mr. Chifney
Rowson
Craven Meeting Horse Races 1837 Riddlesworth Stakes
A fragment from the Craven Meeting 1837 details a long list of Thoroughbred entries and lineages for the Riddlesworth and Produce Stakes run on a Friday. Notable sires Emilius Priam Sultan and Warhorse lines appear with numerous offspring. The text also notes prize amounts of 100 sovs and entries from Lord Verulam Lord Lichfield Duke of Grafton and Col. Peel among others.
Oxford Races Tuesday At Oxfordshire Meeting
The Oxfordshire Stakes valued at 25 sovs each over two miles featured Mr. Sadler's Delight and Mr. Etwall's Revenge among starters, with Delight winning by a length. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs for one mile saw Defence victorious under Mr. Sadler's ownership. Malibran won the County Plate in two heats, beating Whisker and Pawnbroker. Other races included a 5 sovs sweepstakes won by Warrior over Conservative and Passima, and a match where Comelia, from Mr. Sadler's, was defeated by Tramp out of Eliza.
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Oxfordshire
Sadler
Etwall
Revenge
Descence Kate
Phornhill
Cornelia
Etwainl
Malibran
Muley
Whisker
Pawnbroker
Warrior
Conservative
Passima
Thormhil
Tramp
Eliza
Desperate suicide attempt by Bromley silk printer Nicholls
A Bromley silk printer named Nicholls attempted to end his life by cutting his throat in his bedroom. Found by his wife with a severed wound, he was taken to hospital in a hopeless condition. This marks his third self-inflicted attempt amid business troubles and pride in rejecting charity. Also notes the steam carriage between Moorfields and Paddington resuming service with safety, speed, and smooth operation despite variable steam use.
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Nicholls
Bromley
Hehbad
Tate
Pabpi IneTon
Pentonville
Finsbury-square
W. Hancock
Moorfields
Paddington
War reports on Carlist insurgents and Spanish exile trials
Fragmented dispatch discusses ongoing Carlist insurgency and Spanish emigration to France. Observers note insurgents avoid direct large scale clash, leveraging mountainous terrain and local knowledge to resist better equipped opponents. Emphasizes peril to the Carlist cause and cautious expectations amid limited reliable intelligence.
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