Cannonade and assault at a river breach in a fierce assault
An officer recounts a dawn assault where the 10th Foot 43d Native Infantry 59th Native Infantry and others stormed a fortified position. The attack broke through at 200 yards amid heavy grape and musketry, with massed charges, heavy casualties, and a dramatic close-quarters pursuit ending at the bridge. The narrative also covers a warning note about Sir H Smith and the capture of Hintza, plus cholera deaths among British officers at Secunderabad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her Majesty's
Smith
Gilbert
Lesbey
Aepoys
H. Suitu
H. Smith
Caffreland
Nahecca
Hinutza
Colonel Smith
Cape Corps
Hintze
Hintza
Caffraria
Madras United Service Gazrite
Secunderabad
Thomas Osborne
40Th Native Infantry
Osborne
Harper
Ars. Qosborne
Cesea
Haplees
Ayab
Gallicia and Switzerland unrest dominate Maputo dispatch
Maputo reports Gallicia largely tranquil except Lugo and Santiago with troops from Asturias and artillery reinforcing General Couche. Disputes among ministers over General Concha’s humane treatment of Astorge prisoners. In Switzerland, cantonal tensions rise as Catholic and liberal cantons arm and prepare. two confederations may form. Poland notes continued Galician disturbances and Cracow revolution aftermath with German diplomacy planned. France discusses naval funding. Paris and Bayonne details political and military moves. Severn voyage brings Jamaica papers and port improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maputo
Gallicia
Lugo
Santiago
Asturias
Couche
Blaser
Becauss
Concha
Astorge
Mesers
Mon
Pidel
Messia
Istaciz
Canceja
Nurenez
Senate
Varccona
Mreton
Courreer Francaise
Narvaez
Bayonnnne
Paris
Duchess of
Valencia
Bayonne
Switzerland
Reaves
Free Corps
Lucerne
Strasburg
League
Poland
Germany
Cracow
Nuremberg Gazette
Lemberg
Jasiau
Berlin
Republic of Cracow
Duchy of
Posen
Tuileries
Concert Européen
Steam line to Australia discussed at large London meeting
A large London Tavern gathering led by Sir George Larpent approved steam communication with New South Wales. A committee will push the plan with the British government and NSW authorities, exploring routes via Singapore to Port Jackson and Batavia, with other options like Panama and the Cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stesm Navicattos
Austraalia
London Tavern
Australia
Waghors
George Larpent
Waghorn
Brancis Scott
New South Wales
Cape of Good Hope
R. C. Gay
Mount-streat
Weatminster Road
Lambeth
National Swimming Baths
Brigade
West of England
Ofice
Connorton
Hamilton
Gay
Batis Abcaitectss
Earl de Grey
M. Hebeler
M. Bite
Berlin
Prussia
Institute
Thomas Worthington
Nicholla
Wadmore
Royal Chapel
Inougl
Academy of Fine Arts
Brussels
Olympic Academy
Vienna
Second explosion kills two in mine at Benton and Pemberton
From Moxpay to Bristol, the report covers a deadly second blast at Benton and Pemberton mine where Dyke and Roberts were injured after workers tested air flow to clear gas. The incident follows last week’s five fatalities and hints at dangerous conditions in the pit. The Bristol section describes parish tensions over chapel art, a clash between Rev. Hopper and parishioners leading to painter removal and a split faction, while later notes mention Durham Castle warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilston
Moxpay
Benton and Pemberton
Maine
Roberts
Duke
Bristol
Tre Cutncn
Sr. Groroce
Hopper
Smrhais
Bristol Gacette
Riots and relief efforts in Tipperary amid famine unrest
Reports from Tipperary describe severe distress after food shortages provoke rioting. A crowded court-house meeting formed a relief committee, pledging over £500 to aid starved towns, with volunteers patrolling streets alongside police and military. Letters from Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir recount shortages, looting, and cautious military restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draztx
Tipperary Free Press
Court House
Burke
Osborne
Alderman Hackett
Clonmel
Tipperary
Cork Examiner
Clogheen
33D Regiment
Gough
Irishtown
Galloway
Canntex Os
Dublin Evening Post
Carrick-on-Suir
Sr. O'Donnell
Mr. O'Neill
Birr
King's County
Walchpark
Jonathan Walsh
Walsh
Miss Walsh
Limaelf
Cuenca Education Society
Church Education Society
Rotonda
Hia Grace I
Cork
Kildare
Earl of Roden
R. H. Inglis
Conolly
Acton
Somerset Maxwell
B. Howard
G. A. Hamilton
Repeal Association
Conciliation Hall
Dungley
Repeal Treasury
Mondey
Baron Richards
Justice Ball
Mn. Lanenouche
Abel Labertouche
Lebertouche
Stafford
College-preen
Maria Hill
Labertouche
George IV
Bell
Neeson
Mensie. Hughes
Arawatate
Shew
Fethard
Rome arches laurel Britain triumphs and steam laws urged
A late 19th century notice reports triumph of Britain over Rome in old arches and details a new Thames steam boat bye law. The Watermen and Lightermen announce licenses for steam and sailing boats between Windsor and Gantlet Creek, with penalties for noncompliance. Sentences reference court appeals, quarter sessions, and Queen's Bench challenges, plus church education reforms at King’s College London and rapid clergy expansion discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Rome
Britain
Incorporated Company of Watermen and Lightermen
River Thames
Windsor
Gantlet Creek
Court of Aldermen
City of London
Court of Queen’s Bench
Liurd
Cinque Ports Mer
Margate
Skamset
Rose
Hing's College
King’s College
Oxford
Cambridge
Alexander M‘call
St. James's
Duke's Place
Frederick Denison Maurice
Guy's Hospital
Richard Chenevix French
Hullah
King's College
London
King’s College School
Union
Durbam
King’s College, London
Durham
Charlotte-row
Honricurtunsa Society
R. W. Barchard
Keeling
West Indies
Ayres
Blackheath
Blantley
Fish
Allnutt
Dobson
Fairbairn
Moore
Fire at Durham diocesan buildings threatens wills and library
Fire destroyed or damaged the bishops premises once used as stables and later as a wood store at Durham Castle. Lack of water hampered efforts for hours, but crews saved the registrar wills office and the University library from contact with the flames. Clergy and notable residents assisted, and authorities prevented broader damage despite the blaze. A separate report from Sheffield notes a failed arson attempt on local manufacturers with minor property damage and calls out ongoing terror against workers.
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University
Durham
Ous
James
Shemfpield
aTdhy
Orlyea
Messrs. Marshall's
Sheffield Times
Fatal Accidents on the Eastern Coun tes Railway
An elderly woman named Jane Baas was killed near Witham station while crossing the railway line. The inquest found accidental death, noting she had been receiving parish relief and overlooked a safe footpath. A second death followed when guard Jennings died from injuries after a coupling incident at Chelmsford station. An inquest was held for the latter on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Baas
Witham
Albert Hotel
Mr. Codd
Essex
Union
London
Corce
Turwlay
Jennings
Chelmsford
Hewi
Coupit Lietaern
Accidents Arc of the Urackenay and Parstos Iateinan
A drunken man stepped toward an engine near Blackburn station. John M Nelly, a Blackburn laborer, tried to restrain him and was run over, losing both legs. He died soon after. few hopes for recovery. Other rail incidents include a Manchester and Leeds line death by a man likely struck by a train and a coroner's inquest. Additional notices report the vacuum pipe fracture on the Croxpos line, convict transports, and various local misfortunes and suicides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urackenay
Parstos
Blackounn
Blackburn
John M'Nelly
Penny-street
Manchester and
Leeds
Middleton
Manchester
George William Molineaux
Manchesters
Ratcliffe Arma
Ratcliffe Arms
Mills-hill
Nille-hill
Qerry
George Maw
Milshil
Mosturnic Railway
Tus
Monet Prisox
Pestoxvile
Gorrida
Havstead Essex
John Waltham
Halstead Union
Essex
Brown
William Way
O. Hustler
Board of Guardians
Somerset-house
Philip Weld
St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic College
Ware
Cardinal Weld
Rye-house
Broxbourne
Hyde Park
Royal Humane Society
Knightsbridge
Lonpoy-srin
London Bridge
Baker
Lord Nelson
Nicol’s-raw
Church-street
Shoreditch
William Thomas Figess
Woolf
Burgeon
James Mansell
Woolwich
James M.walter
Shootera
Hill-wood
Maidstone Raol
Poisoning case at Bromley adjourned for fortnight
A Derbyshire style inquiry into the Bromley poisoning case before Mr Carttar at the Swan Tavern adjourned for two weeks due to the absence of solicitor Mr Games and a key witness Miss Williams. One witness, Baptist minister Thomas Carter, gave background on the deceased Harriet Munkton and his prior connections, while letters and notes from Mrs Canton's correspondence were read, with the jury seated for testimony and expected to reconvene December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carttar
West Kent
Swan Tavern
Bromley
Games
Misa Williams
Shiffoall
Shronshire
Thomas Carter
Fenny Stratford
Buckinghamshire
Braunston
Northemptunshire
Litton
Somersethire
Deptford
Brunidey
Charekers
Verrall
Harriet Munkton
Han
Tia
Andre
Loren
de Seaceidy
Tuomas Canton
Bir
Bromey
Abe
Brumley Chapel
Browley
Geo
Thomas Churcher
Thomas Churches
Field
Sharpe
Miss Williams
Shiffnall
Shropshire
Extraordinary Trials and Confessions Across Courts
The Worcester magistrates hear a Gloucester man accused of forging wills of William Welch and plotting Aston Ingham estate transfer. Henry Norman, a Thames street clerk, confesses in a bold letter to £57 thefts, 1800 robberies, and multiple murders and describes a life of crime from Jamaica to London. A German press note from Berlin comments on a gossip column about M. director’s alleged scandals and censorship.
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Wencester
Richard Farley
Gloucester
William Welch
Crowfield Farm
Abergavenney
Hannah Welsh
Aston Ingham
Welsh
Edos
Daniel
Cadle
Newent
Worcester Ssaizes
Danine Ropnery
Division
High-street
Kensington
Henry Norman
William Hoof
Hoof
Jamaica
United States of America
Caesar
Cesar
Custom House
Thames Street
Hernny
Norway
Eng
Madeley House
Kerringtop
Judd-street
New Road
Palin
Barnes
Surrey
Haymarket
Figaro
Berlin
Ita
Thi Journal
Crimina
Ofee
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Athens
Coletti
Chamber of Deputies
W. Parker
Salamis
Hibernia
Syren
Tyne
Bloodhound
Virago
Phalerum
Foreign Intelligence
France
Pants
Ciee
N. Levasseur
M. de Lamardine
M. Thiers
Mediteranean
Ocean
Orleans
Rouen
Havre
Great Northern
Avignon
Vierzon
Bordeaux
Boulogne
Basle
Dieppe
Parie and Strasburg
Tours
Nautea
Parise
Lyons
Ministera
Guizot
Dachatel
Moniteur
Marshil Bugeaud
Algiers
Jonassouf
Abd-el-Keder
Tell
Isser
Jouszoni
Heer Zaccar
Abd-el Kader
Morocco
Gazette de Lyons
Paria
Nantes
Perie
AIM
Barosne
Im- Faece
Orgue
Duke de Valencia
Valladolid
Galicia
Lagos
What Indies
Royal Mail
Severn
St. Lucia
Martinique
Dominique
Guadaloupe
Antigua
Montserrat
Nevis
St. Kitt’s
Tortola
St. Thomas
Fegal
Honingsbury
Sir Hyde East
Nelson
Handley Mester
Port Royal
Rock Fort
the Metropolis
Provincia
Dubhad
Ireland
Countes
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