The Curious Column on Aged James Stuart
A column contrasts Brougham with Tom Thumb and then recounts the life of James Stuart of Tweedmouth. Born around 60 years ago near Berwick, he served in the army and navy, fought at Quebec and Waterloo, and traveled as a wandering violinist. He married five times, had 27 children, ten sons killed in battle, and died after a hip injury amid a large funeral turnout.
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Rats In The Hebrides Threaten Tarinsay Island
Generations have passed without seeing Tarinsay on the west coast as a rat swarm grows. The vermin, said to come from Soay three miles away, overwhelm the island despite efforts by local lairds and tacksmen to remove them. Rabbits previously eradicated on Soay were encouraged, but rats resist departure and spread rapidly.
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Imperial feet washing in Vienna a Maundy Thursday rite
An April Vienna report notes Emperor and Empress washing the feet of twelve elderly men and twelve elderly women on Grun Dunnerstag. The oldest men reached 110, the youngest 83, and the oldest women 106 with the youngest 84. A large crowd attended as spectators.
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PUNCHS PICTURE GALLERY ON CITY FAST ORDER
The city fast will be presented as a single plate sculpture to accompany the Waterloo banquet image. Proofs may be seen at the Menaion house during the entirety of the current mayoralty.
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Arrival of Prince Albert Reaches Windsor in Quick Relay
The first news of Prince Albert's return from Germany was flashed by galvanic telegraph to Windsor Castle. A messenger on a swift royal horse carried the tale from Paddington to the castle in eight minutes and a half, arriving just as the King and Queen of the Belgians learned of the prince's arrival.
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Execution in Paris A assassin Ducres meets fate at St Jacques
A French execution follows Ducros, the widow Senepart’s killer, to the barrier St Jacques where he is led from La Rocquette prison. He prays with Abbé Montés, shows remorse, and dies within minutes atop the scaffold as the crowd remains hushed and mournful. A river voice and various items follow in another column.
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Royal visit to new Houses of Parliament and playful banter
His royal highness accompanied by officials toured the new Houses of Parliament on Saturday. Banter arose over a builder partnership and a joking reference to King Coal as a mason was hoisted into a niche. The prince discussed ventilation towers and the idea of Parliament consuming its own smoke amid scaffolds and stairs.
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Murder at Belper Affects Town in Derbyshire
A mechanic named Yeomans killed his wife with an ax and then wounded himself in Belper. He was around fifty, married with a family. jealousy and suspicions of infidelity were cited. The act occurred Monday after quarrels and threats. Mrs Yeomans died next day. Yeomans died from his wounds. Coroner's inquest set for today as thousands gathered in town.
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Public Income and Expenditure The Balance Sheet 1844
An account of the net public income of the United Kingdom for the year ended April 5 1844, detailing expenditure by revenue departments and actual payments within the period, excluding debt redemptions and local works. discusses Consols fluctuations, market speculation, and anticipated Peel banking measures. Also covers Leeds Huddersfield and Manchester markets, railway receipts, and local notices.
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Death by Own Action at Leicester Hotel
An inquest at the Horse and Groom, Leicester Square, into the death of Joseph Simiani, 26, an American merchant, reveals he fatally wounded himself with a razor over mounting debts. He had lodged six weeks with William Nind, who found him dead after he forced open the door. The deceased had written a note and a French letter claiming despair and repentance, and a verdict of temporary insanity was returned.
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