Narrative of the Loss of the Tweed Survivors on Reef
An account recalls the sinking of the Tweed off Vera Cruz on February 9 1647 with 60 passengers and crew. Survivors describe heroic efforts to reach a paddle box, the ship breaking apart, the launch of a raft, rescue attempts, and a perilous 100 mile voyage to seek help with the American consul and an Admiralty agent aboard. The narrative preserves details of the captain, crew, and passengers enduring exposure, starvation, and religious services before reaching shore and organizing survival efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antee
Arene Aoasa
Bere
Campeachy
Vera Cruz
Admiralty
Lees
Thia
Dramatic Rescue After Vessel Wreck Off Mexican Reef
A passenger voyage to Mexico ends in catastrophe as a husband, wife, and child perish when the ship founders on a reef. A lone survivor recounts rescue efforts, perilous raft life, improvised distillation for water, and eventual salvage by a Spanish brig. The party reaches Sisal and Havana aboard the brig before continuing to Hogland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hs Raft
Andi
Perez
Keef
Emilio
Sisal
Anorther
Ward
Gret
Havannah
Merida
Yucatan
Aby
Avanagh
Avon
Hogland
Fragmented 19th Century Letters and Accidents In London
A mixed page of letters and notices discusses parliamentary election quirks and burgh law, criticizes unemployment rhetoric, and quotes opinions on ten hour work limits. It also reports a deadly steam packet boiler accident at the Mumbles and a sewer collapse in Chancery Lane near Sergeant's Inn causing closures and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Berne
Flokiger
Vowine
Galignant
Troubadour Steam Packet
Swansea
Bristol
Liverpool
Mumbles
Wiglesworth
Ireland
Gombrian
Marx
Caancung
Manin
Chancery Lane
Sergeant's Inn
Calendal Sunrise Sunset and Tide Times Guide
A historical note explains computing sunrise and sunset by latitude and adjustments per degree, and adjusting high water times at major ports with addends for Bristol, Dover, Dublin, and others. Includes weekly liturgical dates, moon age, day length changes, and Easter term start references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
The Weekly Chronicle on the Educational Grant
The article critiques a £100,000 government grant for education and the Privy Council plan. It argues the scheme splits Liberal support, favors church interests, risks sectarian friction, and lacks true national educational efficiency. It advocates a mixed system with model schools and a renewed parliamentary review rather than the proposed grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privy Council
Friends of Education
Church Party
France and England in Spain and the rise of liberal power
The piece condemns French policy in Spain, arguing the queen withstands treachery by Louis Philippe’s agents while English influence grows. It asserts liberty as England’s aim, opposing corrupt French actions and warning of broader harm from intrigue, violence, and reaction. It cites Guizot and echoes Pavia’s reformist exclamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
France
Louis Philippe
Madrid
England
Siicle
Tuileries
Narvaez
Gonzales Bravos
Pidala
Bravo Marilios
Francia
Pavia
Consolations of Bigotry in a Dissenting Clock Bell Scheme
A satirical letter reprints a correspondence between religious figures including the Bishop of Exeter and Sir Robert Inglis. It references a debate over Free Churches sites and a threat to build a church and manse near the established Kirk to share a clock and bell. The piece ridicules sectarian aims and the idea of ecclesiastical proximity as a weapon against dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John of
Bouverle
Robert Inglis
Controversy Over Sir Robert Inglis Comments
A fractured quote portrays Sir Robert Logtts defending the Free Church’s stance amid a dispute involving Sir Robert Inglis. It notes misstatements about imputing scandal on the State Church of Scotland and Inglis’s tempered regret as criticism shifts to him, highlighting public reaction and moral judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Logtts
Free Churchs
Worahlp
Dresdful
Robert Ynglis
Sir Robert Inglis
The Aristocracy of the Skin Letter on Steamship Discrimination
A letter from Frederice Dovoras recounts being denied proper treatment and a berth on the Cambria voyage to Boston due to colour. The Liverpool agent admits the London agent acted without authority, forcing Dovoras to consider legal action. The piece criticizes racial prejudice by the British public and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
George Moxhay
Hall of Commerce
London
Mr. Ford
Cunard Line
Water Street
Liverpool
M'Ivor
America
Frederice Dovoras
Brotherhood of Ministers
Christian Communion of
Congregationa
Douglas
Lynch
England
Rival Operas Debate Mirrors Theatre Rivalry at Covent Garden
A row over Her Majesty's Theatre and the New Italian Opera racks up in press commentary. Critics clash on Tamburini and Albano's staging while audiences surge to the Covent Garden revival, amid renovations and heightened security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Old Drury
Garden
Her Majesty's Theatre
Jenny Lind
Morning Chronicle
Europe
Tamburini
Assur
Baete
Taint Rey
Totes Po
Peter
Freedom
Ninus
Tia
Bain Kress
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Rowanh
Christopher Siddons
Broadway
Westminster
Abe
Westminster Hospital
Gorrespormiende
C.H. W
Odalbreckdele
Ferest
James Simmons
Marion Louisa
Rowan Bonoua
Scottann
Chronicle
Oliver
Bond
Edinburgh Almanack
National Repository
Seoi
Perth
J. M
J. G
Weeks Chronicle
S.R. W
Trover
Thomas Simpson
W.A. P
William Goodrick
William Robert Cooke
Little Britain
Calendal
Monpar
Tors
Wapnespay
Oxford
Cambridge
Tuenspay
Westminater
Farpay
Sattapat
Sonzay
Great Britain
Porner
Borth
Taskon
the Weekly Chronicle
Alboui
The
Tagliafico
Post
Cuata
Morning Post
Jenkins
Kemblea, &c
Albano
Comson
Iuly
Bnteonia
Erato
Cis
Times
Fouserat
Tate Barox Og Bone
John’s Wood
Russia
Baron de Bode
George Grey
Roen
Sir George Grey
Cnet
Ge the Grey
M. Peuiches
Whitehail
Lollop
Flitcroft
T Tt
Faulkner Street
Manchester
Ee Brandt
Siseele
Lim
Sic
Barks
Brandt
Lawler
Morison
Collin
Sha House of Correction
Salford
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