Duke of Somerset dies at Park Lane after long illness
The twelfth Duke of Somerset died early Wednesday at his Park Lane mansion after a two year decline in health and a five day period of worsening symptoms. He was seventy years old and is survived by his duchess with whom he shared a long career as a scholar, landowner, and patron of science. His grace left three sons and four daughters from his first marriage and is succeeded by his eldest son Lord Seymour, MP, who has a large family. The obituary also notes his earlier progress and guardianship in public schools and his liberal landownership across England.
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Park Lane
England
Edward
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Somersets
Patrick Fraser Tytler
Duke
Charlotte Hamilton
Archibald
Duke of Hamilton
Margaret
Sir Michael Shaw Stewart
Charlotte Blount
Edward ‘Adolphus Lord Seymour
M.P
Jane St. Maur
Anna Maria Tollemache
Henrietta Jane St. Maur
Archibald St. Maur
Algernon
Lord Seymour
Jane Georgiana
Thomas Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Ferdinand St. Maur
Late Colonel Tylden Aide to the Queen 1819–1855
The obituary recalls Colonel Richard Tylden Royal Engineers CB born November 22 1819 second son of Brigadier-General Tylden. He served in Corfu the Cape and Kaffir War leading frontier forces at North Victoria and won praise from Sir Harry Smith. He joined the Crimea campaign with his father and survived to continue service before his death.
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Russia
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Alma
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Mount Blanc ascent celebrated by Belfast visitor
A Belfast correspondent reports Chamounix July 1855 ascent of Mont Blanc by Col. Hardinge and Mr. W Young with eight guides. Young reached the summit briefly while Hardinge triumphed after a long climb, despite cold and frostbite. The party observed the mountain’s pinnacled form and noted crowds in Chamounix rejoicing at the feat.
African traveller Gorpon Cummine plans museum lecture
Tar Lion Suayer hosts a travel lecture at 252 Piccadilly by an African explorer who has gathered numerous animal specimens from his journeys for a private museum. The event will feature a detailed account of his travels and is expected to draw attention to his exceptional collection. The Archbishop of Paris calls for prayers and a 7 Deum in all churches for the Emperor and the army as France carries honor in the East.
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Eagle Insurance Company General Meeting Report
The annual meeting at Radleys Hotel saw Chairman Joshua Lockwood outline prudent management and rising assurance numbers. Directors presented the surplus fund, income £139,713 19s 0d, outlay £90,551 14s 1d, and a surplus of £49,162 4s 10d, noting strong investment results and the need to recruit new lives. Sambrooke re-elected director and auditor amid praise for Actuary and Protector Life Office integration. current board listed with Lockwood as Chairman and Wybrow as Deputy.
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Totel
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Mayle Company
Ano
Thomas Allen
H. Sure
Togeto LE Orsly
Imind
Teuwlot
Saubrooke
Anton
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Guthbert
Sanbrooke
William’ Henry Smith
Protector Life Office
Eagle Company
Robert Oakes
Thomas Barker
Willian Henry Smith
Saner
William Cooke
The Foul Water of the Thames Meets City Leaders
The Lord Mayor opened the justice room with plans to convene a meeting on the River Thames condition. He cited warnings from Sir J. Rennie and Mr. Dover and urged counteracting measures to protect public health. He aims to gather professional experts at Mansion House for remedies to the pollution problem.
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Clonmel Attorney Sparks Courtroom Clash Over Interrogation
An Irish borough bench session in Clonmel erupts as Dr Phelan and Mr Prendergast clash over admissibility and decorum. The dispute centers on questions about Miss Comins and alleged improper conduct. After heated exchanges the mayor and officials order discharge of the prisoner and the judge withdraws.
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der. Phelan
Prendergast
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