England Established National Guard Debate Continues
A long meditation on whether England should adopt a National Guard argues liberty, cost, and preparedness. Proponents claim it would deter riots, support public order, and save police expenses, while opponents warn it could threaten freedom and resemble a revolutionary force. The piece weighs invasion risk and public temper, warning readiness is prudent yet cautioning against arming the nation without necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cobden
National Guard
Saragoza
Lyons
Low Countries
Philip II
Cnrol
Monsienor de Lamartine
Girondins
France
Monsieur Michelet
Riots and political unrest shake Paris and Rouen
Despatch from Paris reports alarm over a perceived democratic movement led by M. Ledra Rollin and party, with markets reacting as Moderate forces hold. Rouen sees deadly riots after a candidate’s defeat, troops and National Guard deployed to restore order. Bas St Lo and Place des Carmes scenes of clashes, dragoons and guards quelling barricades. Moldavia in revolt and Wallachia expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Paris
M. Ledra Rollin
Fonds
Loas
Rouen
M. Deschamps
National Guard
Hotel de Ville
Bas Yassemblée Nationale
Place Des Carmes
Place Saint Ouen
Huasare
Moldavia
Wallachia
Loss of elections for Ledru Rollin and Louis Blanc in Paris
Report from Paris on Friday evening states Ledru Rollin Flocop and Louis Blanc lost their elections while Albertin was returned. By two o'clock eight of twelve arrondissements counted Lamartine held 135,600 votes and Ledru Rollin trailed by about 100,000, with further verification likely to adjust estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paria
Dupont
de l'Eure
Lamartine
Arago
Cremieux
Marie
Garnier Pages
Sod Bethmonut
Marrast
Ledru Rollin
Albert
Flocon
Louisa Blanc
Luzembourg
Louis Blanc
Reformé
Department of the Seine
Sceaux
St. Denis
Hotel de Ville
Messager
Republican Guard
Police
Blacqui
Blanqui
Blangai
Montagnerds
Bianqui
Organisation du Travail
National Guard
M. Saamartine
Hotel ‘de Ville
Flocop
Albertin
Court OF Common Pleas
Liser
Faraley
Wakley
Nisi
P Medical Times
Serjeant Wilkins
Serjeant
Lancet
Ross
Dooma
Mansion House
Jane Risby
Mary Allan
Emma Hartland
Lloyd
City of London Union
Mary Allen
Goodman
Peckham Workhouse
Garsides
Cannon Street
Peckham
Jas
Guildhall
Snormorgns
Amelea Jones
Eliza Clarke
Westmoreland Place
City Road
Spite
Bishopsgate Istreet
Whitechapel
Cornhill
Cheapside
Ludgate Hill
St. Paul's Churchyard
Finsbury Pavement
Moor Lane
Clarke
Vangbao
Aldgate
Whitecha
Clerkenwell
Hughman
Great Ormond Street
Queen Square
Lester
Jono Graysmark
University College Hospital
G.B. C. Leverson
Graysmark
William Leverson
Tyrwhitt
Radno Swerpe
Holborn
Southwark
Etorzwent Agp
Rozbery
John Verrier
Thoraday
Dover
Naples Declares War on Sicily in Declined Dethronement Crisis
The 22 Morro of Milan reports the King of Naples has declared war on Sicily following Parliament’s decree dethroning him. Udine is fortified and well provisioned, while Piedmontese artillerymen reach Palma to bolster defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Naples
Sicily
Udine
Palma
Loyal Address From City of London Ministers Backed
A deputation led by the Lord Mayor and MPs met Lord John Russell to thank the government for April peace measures in London and pledged loyalty to defend public order. Russell affirmed the government’s provisions, stressing law, confidence, and capital as key to prosperity and liberty. The report also covers Chartists news, court cases, and London police actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manterman
M.P
Jones Loyd
John Russell
London
Cruelty to a Wife case closes after long trial
The case, sent by the Bishop of Salisbury, ended with Sir H J Fast delivering a lengthy judgment. It examined allegations of cruelty, adultery, and unnatural practices in the Geils Dickinson marriage begun 1838. The court affirmed Mrs Geils’s claims and relief, noting complex property ties and the couple’s protracted disputes and separations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guits
Gerts
Jonomzst
H. J. Fast
Salisbury
Geils
Scotland
Coronel Giels
Geila
India
East India College
Lieuteant Geils
Misa Dickenson
S Jeiler
England
Court of Chancery
Abe Wana Ward
Miss Dickinson
Gefla
Dunbar
Domback
Dumbarton
Colonel Geils
Dickinson
Thia Anit
John
Col
Svero Altecka
Mra. Nepean
Mra. Gelle
Sbe
Prussians Take Schleswig and Flensburg in 1848 Campaign
Hamburg papers dated the 25th detail the Prussian entry into Schleswig and Flensburg after victory at Dannevirk. General von Wrangel issued orders and a proclamation to German troops, urging Onward for Germany. Reports describe Prussian columns advancing at 5 pm and surprise assault on Dannewerk fortifications.
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England
Weekly Chronicle
Bonin
Bustorf
General Wrangel
Wrangel
Neuschatel
Bastorf
Frederichsaberg
Schloss
Daves
Schiel
Bunatorf
Frederickaberg
Gottorp
Schlei
Bronin
Schieawig
Schuby
Schleswig
Thiergarten
Dannewerk
Husby
Halkett
10Th Army Corps
Stentenmible
Durenstedt
Prince Frederick
Wittensee
Eckernfierde
Osterby
Kosel
Missunde
Zastrow
Stubbe
Zsstrow
Jad
Schleuwig
Schleawig
Pruaniana
Secorita
Rendsburgh
Hamburg
Alexander
Schleswig Holstein
Flensburg
von Wrangel
Schleswig-Holstein
Duchy of
Holstein
von Stockkaneen
von Kirchenfeld
Otheer
Thia
von Fidler
Hun
Germany
Rensburg
Gasette
Krupp
Ex Officio Informations in Irish Trials and Gagging Act Effect
Dux April 27 report on the Crown uniting travellers under identical charges and the Attorney General moving to drop cases against Smith O'Brien and Meagher while pursuing ex officio informations. Mitchell is restrained. O'Brien delayed appearance. Commentary mocks the efficacy of the Gagging Act and predicts a renewed struggle in weekly war organs, with divisions over Mitchell and the moral force strategy.
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Dux
Crown
Smith O'Brien
Mr. Meagher
Mitchell
Nolle
Messrs
Meagher
O'Brien
S. O'Brien
Alriost
Mitchell Training School
Newmarket First Spring Meeting Highlights and Results
At Newmarket's Spring Meeting several heats are reported with rich details. Lord Hateman's Goodwood wins a 2 year old handicap, Sir Peter Laurie takes the D.M. race, and Minto defeats San Sebastian in a close finish. Bridle beats Capirasy, Fern loses to Glendower, and Glendower wins the Newmarket stake with Cursican second. Various odds and entries pepper the card, including Paced sums and notable names such as Lord W. Powlett and Mr. Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Lord Hateman
Goodwood
Mr. Shelley
D.M
Mr. Higgins
Peter Laurie
Sly
Colonel Peel
Lord Clifden
Craftsman
Discontent
Sam Hood
Passion Flower
Sir Peter Laurie
Sans Hood
Duke of Bedford
Minto
F. Butler
Joseph Hawley
San Sebastian
Duke Bedford
Lord Glasgow
D.af
Payne
Glendower
Anson
F.butler
Pitt
Robinson
Cursican
Fern
Kerann
Sweepa
Ab. M
Lord W. Powlett
Rogers
Mrs Margrave
Lord Chesterfield
Mrs. Taft
Mostyo
Swallow
Gally
Melkiam
Higgins
Peter Lawrie
Whiles
W. A. Johnstone
Bowen
B. Green
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Ledra Rollin
Louia Blanc
M.de Lamertine
Chamber of Deputies
The
Siecle
M. de Lamartine
Wollowski
de l' Eure
Pagnerre
Garnier
Peupie
Corbon
Armand Marrast
Chongarnier
Maria
Caussidiere
Crecheux
Cormenin
Bethmont
Garnon
Carnot
Guinard
Duvivier
Bastide
Caraignac
Ledre Rollio
Berger
Deguerry
F. Last
de la Moskowa
Lamennais
Coquerel
National Assembly
Paty
Republic
Erastés
Republic of Liberty
Order
National Guards
Gardes Mobiles
Army
Russia
Denmark
Riga
Bavex
Carleruhe
Friburg
Hoffman
Baden
Hecker
Basle
Prussia
Berlin
Diet
Banke
Prunsiap Vensela
Posex
dAilgemeine Preussiche Zeitung
Trzemezsno
Wreshen
Ragland
Cologne
Democratic Movement
Law and Police
LAW
John Street
Tottenham Court Road
Land Company
M’grath
Walter
Worcester
Northern Star
Convestion Hall
Commons
Haring
Archer Court
Wroxxspiy
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