The New Turkish Loan Terms Announced in London
A morning gathering at the Turkish Embassy in Bryanstone-square heard M Musurus outline proposed terms for a five million pound loan guaranteed by England and France. The plan provides four percent interest, a one percent sinking fund, and payments through a fixed schedule with Egypt and Smyrna revenue pledged. Subscriptions were to be opened at the Bank of England with tenders due August 20 1855.
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Bryanstone-square
M. Musurus
England
France
Sir A. Spearman
M. Bandin
Bank of England
Lionel Rothschild
Adolphe Rothschild
Frankfort
L. Goldsmid
Horsley Palmer
James Capel
Cohen
Lawrence
Uzielli
Wreshield
M.garrell
A M. Muslnus
Ottoman Empire
Egypt
Smyrna
Syria
London Gazette
London
Paris
Aea
I. L. Gonpsmrp
Bank of En
Alexander
J. Gaver
Mr Annent Surinoma in New London Stereoscope Slides
Two London Stereoscope Company pictures feature Mr Annent Surinoma in jesting costume from a royal pantomime. One image shows him calmly smoking beside a barrel of gunpowder, the other in a duel with Mr Holmes. The slides, viewed through the stereoscope, offer a novel amusement once seen by only a select circle.
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Mr. Annent Surinoma
London Sterescope Company
Oxford Street
Giy Kaur
Mr. Holmes
Woneri
Glorious Allied Victory Before Sebastopol Reported
Late intelligence from Varna dated August 16 says Russian forces of 50 000 to 60 000 attacked the Tchernaya position at daylight but were repulsed by French and Sardinian troops after about three hours. Russian losses are estimated at 4 000 to 5 000 with about 400 prisoners. Allied losses are reported as very small.
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Varna
Tchernaya
French Account of Russian Attack on Tchernaya
Paris dispatch reports a Russian assault at daybreak on the Tchernaya front repulsed by divisions under Herbillon Ganava Faucheux and Morriss. Sardinians on the right and English cavalry aided the defense. Russian losses were heavy and prisoners were taken. our own casualties remain to be confirmed.
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Paris
Pélisser
Tchernaya
Herbillon
Ganava
Faucheux
Morriss
Sardinian Account of Russian Attack at Tehernaya
General Iva Marmora reports to the War Minister that 50 000 Russians attacked the Tehernaya lines this morning. He notes the Piedmontese bravery alongside French and English and mentions General Monté Vichio is dying. He says 200 men are in reserve and Russia suffered considerable losses.
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Liprandi
Turin
Iva Marmora
Kapixov
Tehernaya
Monté Vichio
Bombardment Ordered at Dawn by Allied Batteries
War Department reports General Simpson in Crimea dated August 16. Lord Panmure confirms Pelissier and Simpson have agreed to open fire from English and French batteries at dawn tomorrow. The communication signals intensified operations in the Crimea theater.
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War Department
Lord Panmure
Simpson
Crimea
Pelissier
Incoming dispatches from Marseilles on Crimean war moves
The Lougso r, which left Constantinople on the 6th instant, has arrived with Crimea news to the 7th. Despatches leave at 1 p.m. The Orénoque frigate and the English steamers Napoleon III and Robert Lowe have arrived.
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Times
Marseilles
Manseiiuns
Lougsor
Constantinople
Crimea
Napoleon III
Robert Lowe
General Canrobert Named Senator in Paris Telegram
Paris dispatch reports General Canrobert appointed to the Senate. Pelissier’s despatch covers the Traktir Bridge affair of the 16th and Penaud’s report on the Sweaborg bombardment. Preparations for Queen Victoria’s reception continue with workers active all night and fine weather.
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France
Paris
Monuenr
Canrobert
Pelissier
Traktir Bridge
Penaud
Sweaborg
Queen Victoria
The Queen Arrives in Paris Amid Crowds and Honors
The Emperor reached Boulogne from Paris at six last evening and went to the Hotel Pavilion Imperial, with Maréchal Baraguay d Hilliers. Today the Queen and the Prince stepped ashore to a scene described as extraordinary, with a Paris arrival expected around 6:30 PM.
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Boulogne
Paris
Post-office announcement on foreign newspaper postage 1855
The General Post-office announces new rules for newspapers sent abroad. From August 18 1855 newspapers to British colonies or foreign countries must pay postage with adhesive stamps or money, and the impressed stamp will only apply to within UK transmission.
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General Post-office
United Kingdom
Rowand-Hini
Crowded Paris Braces For Queen's Entry Crowds Fill Streets
Paris bustle reaches new high as crowds pour in from many regions for the Queen of England's visit. Hotels, lodgings, and Poste restante delays strain arrivals while prices for food and lodging spike amid officials restricting carriage routes and laying out parade permissions.
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Paris
Marais
Euston Square
England
Strasbourg
St. Cloud
Grand Avenue
Champs Elysées
Matricide charge in Westminster Court shocksKnightsbridge
Isabel Jolley 42 years old is charged with murdering her mother Sarah Massoup at 33 Hill Street Knightsbridge. Testimony from the servant describes locked door actions and breakfast routine as officers found the mother dead with throat cut on the front room bed. Witnesses report the prisoner claimed distress and attempted self harm. The case was remanded for legal aid and adjourned to Thursday.
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Isabella
Mary Julley
Westminster Court
Sarah Massoup
Hill-street
Knightsbridge
Miss Jolley
Mr. Arnold
Fanny
Mary Crapp
Jolley
Crapp
Dayli
Arnold
Bank of England Weekly Account Aug 11 1854
The issue department reports total issues and securities with a breakdown including Government Debt and other securities. The document lists amounts for hotés, bullion, and related holdings culminating in a total around 11.6 million for bullion and related assets.
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Bank OF England
Hotés
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