Remains of the Earl of Durham and political legacy
The piece reflects on the late Earl of Durham. It chronicles his reform advocacy, Canada governance, and Canada relations, praising his integrity and public service. His death is mourned across England, Russia, and Canada, with emphasis on his patriotism and generous nature. The account notes his yacht voyage with the remains to Lambton Castle and the Grey family’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlereagh
Lambtori
Lambton
Lord Goderich
Earl Grey
Earl of Durham
House of Peers
Russia
Lord Durham
England
Canada
Morning Chronicle
St. Petersburgh
British America
Robert Wilson
Spain
Dover
Cowes
Sunderland
Lambton Castle
G. Grey
Lady Durham
Howick
Rumors of Ceylon Governor Return Refuted Amid Irish Distress
The United Service Gazette report about the governor of Ceylon returning from ill health is denied with no confirmation from the colonial office. Meanwhile severe distress spreads in western Ireland, Galway and Mayo, with landlords aiding relief efforts as provisions prices ease. A Sankey canal incident near St Helens drained the water due to a collapsed old coal pit, prompting repairs with expected navigation reopening later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Gazette
Ceylon
Colonial Office
Ireland
Galway
Mayo
Sankey Canal
St. Helen's
Union Company
Ravenhead Glass-Works
Clare
Haddock
Paris Journals Debate Allied Powers and UK Policy
The Paris press reports on France Britain Russia and Austria agreeing to honor promises aimed at preserving unity and peace in the Ottoman realm. The Journal des Debats criticizes Thiers while praising Palmerston as others urge a firm stance amid tensions. Also notes Lady Bulwer’s appeal in a French court was withdrawn with Lawson and Thackeray acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
England
Russia
Austria
Ottoman Empire
Journal
Des Debats
M. Thiers
Lord Palmerston
Prussia
Bulwer
Messrs
Lawson
Thackeray
Cour Royale
Metropolis notes hospital report and coffee-house protest
The annual meeting of Cxurarine-cross Hospital governors chaired by Rev G R Bowers discusses 6 665 admitted for relief with 1 232 in-patients and 5 423 out-patients, totalling 67 305 aided since start. receipts 3 653 pounds with 2 506 4s 7d spent. Also covered are a coffee-house keepers meeting demanding price rises, discoveries of watches near Waterloo Bridge linked to a Leicester Square robbery, and other city items including a public notice of a temple/installation and a lucifer-match accident with loss of life at Nortonfolgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cxurarine-cross Hospital
G. R. Bowers
Dr. Shearman
J. Howship
W. B. S. Taylor
N. Clarke
C. Richards
J. G. Greene
Shearman
Greene
Golding
Hanover
Loox Oort
Anderton's
Fleet-street
Duke Pre
Hernel
Hockings
Waterloo Bridge
Caroline
Lambeth
Messrs. Goding
Chittle
Commercial Road
London
Westwood
Princes-street
Leicester Square
Common Watch
Piper
Ditto Johnston
Mitcham
Ditto
Marden
G. Graves
J. Burton
Bridges
C. Kirby
G. Benson
Amos Avery
C. Webster
Beedle
V Division
Shepherd
ArFratt
University College Hospital
Charlotte
Dreaprun
Graham and Davis
Primrose-street
Nortonfolgate
Dean
Mr. Graham
Ford
Davis
Banksside
Clink Liberty
Southwark
Bankside
Southwark Bridge
Blackfriars
Joseph Harrison
J. Harris
Richard Harris
William Cumming
W. Neville
G. Moore
Blue
Mason's Stairs
Phoenix Coal
Surrey
Hoare’s Road
Thames-street
Pink
Chapel Royal
St. Jamess
St. James's
Wapping
Rotherhithe
Thames
London Medical Society
Blake
Tim
Sheib Lorenan
Marrieuch
King Register
Ganewal
Ebrington
Hugh Rose Ross
Donald
Thaston
Charaea
A. Coward
Ora
Petaar
Herne
Hay
Surgical
Samuel
New Holland
Humber
D Bache
Arenes
Esther
Eingston-On-Thames
Sue Ignat
Pat Pine
Bat
Mr. Reid
Miss Reid
Theri
Sayead Parila
Bremeston
Reid
Richmond
Kingston
R. Bicknell
Inspector Dowett
Rinane
Lancaster
Wedness
Militar Tider
Malcolar
Ruthall Tee
Ken Price Pearesy
Clemenson
Donnyoyee
Messrs
Samuel Stocks
Perth
Dundee
Newburgh
Pia
Seleen
Gale
Ae Peer
Stokesley
Wong
Great Ayton
Lerd
Anti Slavery Meeting in Birmingham Anniversary Observed
A large Birmingham gathering marked the Anti Slavery Society anniversary with Sir Eardley Wilmot in the chair vowing to press freedom for the colored race. Speakers included J Sturge John Scoble and Revs Macdonald Galuston Winslow and Knib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Birmingham Anti-Slavery Society
Eardley Wilmot
Friends of Abolition
J. Sturge
John Scoble
C. Shaw
Messrs. Macdonald
Galuston, Winslow
Knib
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foreign Intelligence
Belgium
Corox
Murray
Kent Murray
Brussels
Court of Assizes
M. Cloquette
Procureur du Roi
M. Dolez
M. Charles Ledru
Colonel Murray
de Lacy Evans
Auxiliary Army
Grant
Espartero
Cortes
Madrid
Gamarilla
Barcelona
Tarragona
Girona
Reus
Saragossa
Giouni
Gioubel
Castor
Cyclops
Eagle
Beyruth
Wanders
Baalbec
d’Onfroy
M. Heritier
Constantinople
Mehemet Ali
Ibrahim Pacha
Mount Lebanon
Syria
Emir Amin
Emir Bechir
Lebanon
Damascus
Hama
Tripoli
Saffet
Napleus
Nassyria
Bechir
Pacha
Beyrout
Kanlek
Bozaz
St. Jean d’Acre
Horan
Amiri
Guiali
Smyrna
Libanus
Porte
Alexandria
Emir Mahmoud
Emir Beschir
M. Renaud
Messrs. Rostand and Co
Soliman Pacha
Seyte
M. Dupont
M. Jouannin
M. la Ferté
M.cachelet
Viscount de Lemont
M. de Lemont
Soliman
Abbas Pacha
the Metropolis
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