Westward economic gloom cited in 19th century press
Extracted text discusses financial strain in New York and nationally, noting difficulties in obtaining city funds, fear for the exchange rate, and a gloom over commerce. It criticizes the Richmond Enquirer for party alignments and forecasts worsening conditions before any improvement, referencing Andrew Jackson and George Washington as historical touchstones.
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A.gentlemesa
Cleaveland
New York
Richmond Enqurer
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Inquiries Into London Corporation Hear Ward Rivalries
The Commission examined ward disputes in Bishopsgate Within and Without over representation and canvassing. Testimony highlighted abuses, neglect by ward representatives, and calls for ward separation to remedy control imbalances. Porters' rights and municipal police notes followed, with further adjournment set.
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Corporation of London
Knight
Bishopsgate
Court of Common Council
Drinkwater
Lowe
Allhallows
Lombard-street
Nathaniel Clark
Pearson
Ellice
Clark
George Martin
Common Council
Billingsgate Ward
Payne
Society of Tacklehouse
Woodthorpe
Erection of Wesleyan Chapel funds and political notices
The sum of 4250 pounds is subscribed for a new Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in St Peter's Square with the old chapel to serve as a Sunday school. Sir J Hobhouse seeks a Marylebone seat, while G Byng is expected to vacate a Middlesex seat. A Croydon meeting on the London and Brighton Railway reports lines abandoned for the session, yet vows to oppose future attempts. Bulwer’s Pilgrims of the Rhine will be published on the 20th. orders to Saunders and Otley.
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St. Peter’s Square
Leeds Intelligencer
J. Hobhouse
Basildon Park
London
Marylebone
W. Horne
Middlesex
G. Byng
Berkshire Chronicle
London and Brighton
Croydon
Harman
Vignolles
Grantham
John Rennie
Warrington
Carbonnell
Bulwer
Messrs. Saunders and Otley
Conduit-street
Hannover-square
Spain News From Madrid on Simanca Mission and Minims
Letters from Madrid dated the 25th report the Simanca mission to collect documents on the convocation of the Carte, with clergy excluded from the assembly. They say ministers are being recalled and new ambassadors appointed, including Perez de Castro to Rome and Alava in London. Insurgent forces in Alava Guipuzcoa and Navarre are pursued by Queen’s troops, living on scraps with no rations or shoes, heading toward inevitable battle.
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Bayonne
Madrid
Simanca
Sebastian
Mina
al. Arguelles
M. Perez de Castro
Rome
Conant de Torreno
Lisbon
M. de Bardaji
Paris
M. Alava
Spain
London
Don Cayetano
Valdez
Don Augustin
Arguelles
Calatrava
Sancho
Iturie
Discay
Alava
Guipuzcoa
Navarre
Ireland Water Witch Steamer Crew Honored by Wexford
One hundred and two pounds have been subscribed and paid to the crews of the three boats who saved the residue of the wreck and passengers of that once splendid vessel by the inhabitants of Wexford.
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Wexford
Magnificent Fox Run Through Wexford County Hounds
In poor weather the Wexford hounds met at Galbally and after a late start due to heavy mourning, pursued a fox for two hours and twenty minutes. The fox crossed multiple routes ending near Carrickburn after a grand display of pace and scent. Notable attendees included Colonel Pisatt and Mr. Beatty, who rode admirably. The hounds also had a second noted run from Pilltown lasting one hour and forty minutes, ending in a noble finish. Wearford Independent.
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Wexford
Galbally
Enniscorthy
Barmoney
Donooney
Rathhile
Haystown
Campress Hill
Ballyvergan
Lis Recht
Toss
Scollabogue
Newbawn
Borodale
Hiawksiaw
Bagot
Murphy
County of Waterford
E. de
Glasscott
Pilltown
Wearford
Coroner's Inquest on death aboard ship before Admiralty Sessions
A coroner in Newgate held an inquest into the death of John Da Salva a man of colour who died during a trial at the Admiralty Sessions for attempted murder at sea. Surgeons reported heart vessel rupture as the cause with testimony of ill treatment aboard ship. The jury returned natural death and urged action to inform Admiralty captains to avoid undue rigour at sea.
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Newgate
Payne
John da Salva
Admiralty Sessions
High Seas
Sheriff Wilson
Cope
Charles Holding
Arog
Joseph Woodward
Cape of Good Hope
London
Holding
M.murdo
Admiralty
Lord Melbourne
King opens Diet in Sweden and Norway unity call
Speech by the king urges prudent finance and social reform, notes wartime weariness, and calls for reserve in extraordinary expenditures. He highlights Sweden and Norway's unity, independence, and need for stable coinage, agriculture support, and a strong state bank. Also reports Bremen notices on loans and Hamburg market wheat and rye trends.
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Stockholm
Europe
United Kingdom
Sweden
Norway
Death in Kine's Bench Prison Inquest Reveals Distress
A coroner's inquest at Wing's Bench prison investigated Robert Hewit's death, a debt prisoner. Evidence showed he suffered mental distress after six months remand by the Insolvent Court and a delayed release letter to his creditor. The jury ruled he died naturally, hastened by distress of mind due to the remand.
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Kine’s Bench
Wing's Bench
Robert Hewit
Debates On Peace and Legal Reform Across Nations
The piece surveys readings from French and Hamburgh papers on Sweden's peace prospects and its army, Benrnadotte's speech, and Ramorino's Savoy invasion. It reports House of Commons actions on Mr Suell and Mr Hitt, plus strong editorial stances on ecclesiastical law reform and Local Testamentary Courts aimed at centralizing wills in London.
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Benrnadotte
Kixe
Sweden
M. Caper
M. Pensit
France
Paris
Genoa
Turin
Chamberry
Alessandria
Savoy
Switzerland
Ramorino
Grenoble
Lyons
House of Commons
O'Connell
Hitt
Althorp
Suet
Francis Burpert
Snell
Morning Post
Treasury
Debate on Local Testamentary Courts and True Sun Saga
The piece critiques the proposed Bill to shift testamentary jurisdiction to London, arguing it would burden the poor with long searches and high costs. It contrasts local courts with London authority, cites Mr Swan of Lincoln, and condemns taxation and monopoly while praising the Standard and True Sun for honesty and defense against Times attacks.
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London
England
Jenny Campiers
Herbert Jenner
Rraaway
Lincoln
Sir Herbert Jenner
Swan
M. J. Quin
Linrula
S Jon
Asq
True Sun
Times
Mendard
Sun
Standard
Burke
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Castle Baynard
Ireland
Fon Chase
Hamburgh
Bremen
Fes
Board of Finance
Stockuoss
Caristiana
Binwin
Haremen
Fra
BoRsen-HaLte
Haalr
Anhalt
Mecklenburgh
Holstein
Lower
Elbe
Cortes
Portugal
Ussian
Rue Sun
India
South Sea
P.c
Regency
P. c
Hope
City of Dublin Steam Company
Rente d'Espag
Wee Co Bank
Rente Perp
d’Espagne Vise
Rente de Naples
Exchangeon
Anglo Mexican Min. Co
Ae i Alliance Fire Insurance Company
Bolanos Mining Company
Dea
Oanada Company
Aene
General Mining Associat
General Steam Navigation Company
National Provincial Bank of England
Provincial Bank of Ireland
Real del Monte Mining Company
Akg
United Mexican Min. Co
AOL
America
Duejarnived
Aoiland
Brazil
Jamaica
Buenos
Leeward Island
Carthagena Lisbon Oo
Dublin
Malta
Mexico
Frances
Donaghadee
Guernsey
Jersey
Waterford
THE
Express
Dward Willmer
Liverpool
Scotland
North
Wales
East
West Indies
South America
British Post Office
Church of England
John Epps
M.D
Mart
George Robins
Bank
TuuRsvar
Kensington Square
Cannon-street-road
Covent-garden Andry-Lane
King Street
Coventgarden
London Docks
Marland
BiOk
London Bridge
Morrow
Crue
Sueil
Big
Hrt
AtrHore
Suell
Sir Francis Berriere
Mr. Hitt
Prammer
Lord Alinorp
Times of
Lander
Dicas
Wwayn
Sotterron
Barn Botvano
Hingell
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