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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 11, 1839

Page

2

Paris scene of strong guard and political tension

The Paris papers signal upcoming insurrection fears with guardhouse fortifications and arm stockpiles. Reports also discuss potential pardons on Louis Philippe’s accession anniversary and shifting French influence in Egypt and Syria.

France Paris Spain Italy Greece Turkey Egypt Syria National Musee d'Artillerie Presse Louis Philippe

Mexican Texas War Plans Revealed By New Orleans Paper

Intelligence from a New Orleans source outlines Mexican strategy against Texas. An invading force of up to 12 000 men is to move toward the Rio Brazos with 8 000 front-line troops, supported by cavalry flanks, and wage an exterminating war with no quarter. If Bustamante falters, Santa Anna will lead 10 000 men. Campaign to begin in September.

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Oyster Day at Billingsgate Opens Season Amid Busy Market

Monday marked the oyster market start at Billingsgate with boats from Rochester Whitstable Colchester and Jersey, despite lower stock and higher early prices. Lord Mayor visited and praised orderly sales overseen by John Goldham, as natives fetched up to two guineas per bushel and over seas about 10s to 12s.

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Astonishing vanished violinist spins tale of crime and flight

In St Beds a destitute violinist lured a tailor's wife away and fled with her after exploiting locals' charity. Pursued by the Harmonie Society, the couple were intercepted but the wife chose to go with him, leaving the husband in distress and the town in uproar.

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