Privileges to Military and Naval Officers Settling in Colonies
Regulation notes privileges for army and navy officers emigrating to colonies. Covers qualifying lands in Australia, Ceylon, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, remission scales by rank and service, and required certifications from authorities. Includes rules on half pay officers, chaplains, and disqualifications for civil department officers. Also specifies residence requirement, costs of land clearing, and free passages criteria for Australian colonies and Cape of Good Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
van Diemen’s Land
South Australia
Western Australia
New Zealand
Ceylon
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton
North America
Army
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
the Ordnance
Navy
Admiralty
Pursere
Pavy
North American
Canada
West
Caxapa
East
Bursswick
Pamer Epwanp
Istaxp
New Zesland
Cape of Good Hope
Descarcrion
Australia
Cape of Good Ope
Sale of the Duke of Buckingham's Stowe estate shocks Britain
A detailed report from Stowe documents the forced sale of the Buckingham estate amid vast debts, mortgages, and the heir’s sacrifice. It notes the Chandos faction stepping in, extensive mortgages on land and mansion contents, and speculation about royal purchase for the Prince of Wales. The piece covers crowds at the sale, notable bidders, and the fate of the Stowe collection as the auction proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Bforning Post
Duke of Buckingham
Stowe
Lord Chandos
Chandos
London
Norwich Union Life Office
Eale
Messrs. Farebrother
Prince of Wales
England
Berkshire
Windsor Castle
Buckinghamshire
Viadora
Duke and Duchess of Bedford
Marquis of Lansdowne
Marquis of Hertford
Earl Delawarr
Earl Granville
Earl of Cardigan
Earl of Scarborough
Countess Fortesque
Hotham
Lord Carington
Lord Ward
Lord Sondes
Lor’ Hastings
Oe Barona Rothschild
O’brien
M.P
Mr. Christie
Buckingham
Dukes of
China
Liuna
Prince Consort
Marquis of
Dresden
Collision on the London and North Western Railway
A night fog collision near Ashton Bank north of Wolverton involved the Peterborough mail and the York mail from York. Although several passengers were injured, officials report no serious casualties, with extensive damage to carriages and delays to the Liverpool mail and other trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Peterborough
Wolverton
Northampton
York Mail
Ashton Bank
Ruade
Bis
iRcade
Hhe
Peterborough Mail
Tucker
Townebend
Durham
London
Chesterfield
Townshend
Liverpool Mail
Maries
James Collins
Collins
Wolverton Station
Ossulston Street
Somerstown
Porter
Euston Square
University College Hospital
London and North Western Railway
Reade
Atckers
Birmingham
Rugby
Bliaworth
Extraordinary Manifesto on German Unity and Empire
A historical manifesto argues that the German revolution aimed to restore a united Germany. It urges the National Assembly and Imperial Government to absorb state sovereignty, abolish separate diplomacy, and establish a strong central empire. It warns against federal reversal or weak models, calling for decisive action to avoid civil turmoil and preserve Germany’s power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
National Assembly
General Constituent Assembly
Sven
Theas
Alsies
Europe
Nation Assembly
Audh
Confederation of States
Chovas
Paris News Briefs on Rail Repurchase and Italian Question
The National Assembly accepted the first three clauses of the Lyons railroad repurchase bill with debate adjourned. Reports say Austria seeks an exit from the Italian question, showing cautious terms and a conciliatory tone from Cavaignac and Bastide. A plot to assassinate General Cavaignac was uncovered, delaying camp maneuvers at St. Maur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
National Assembly
Lyons
General Welden
Papal States
Morning Chronicle
Austria
Raasie
Radetzky
Cavaigouc
St. Maur
Bombardment and revolt in Bologna as Austrians clash with locals
Bologna grapples with a fierce uprising after Austrian General Welden levies a heavy contribution and threatens hostages. Reports say locals driven Austrians from the city, then bombardment raged, several palaces burned, and Montagnola changed hands after a night of heavy fighting. Reprisals and guard actions continued as dawn broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bologna
Welden
Siz
San Felix
Contado
Faubourg
San Felice
Montagnole
Bolognese
Custom House
Montagnola
Galliera
Carabiniera
Great Western Railway Receipts and Expenditure Summary
The Great Western Railway Company reports receipts on shares totaling £6,970,460 0s 1d and debentures £4,486,827 9s 6d, together £11,457,277 0s 1d. Expenditure up to December 31 shows £7,067,999 174 11d on lines opened, plus £804,414 26s 4d for the Berlin and Hants Railway. Dividend for the half year is proposed at 3.5% on paid up capital £6,682,080, with details of locomotive, carrying, and general charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garat Westers Railway
Great Western Railway Company
Great Western Railway
Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway
Oxford
Berlin and
Hants
Reading
Hungerford
Trafic
Rugby
Monmouth
House of Commons
Lord Shelburne
Treland
Scotland
Commissariat Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bas ‘Els
Boucemanam
Thoraday
Russell
New Coventry Street
Fonthill
Neptune
Fosthill
Walesby
Warren Hastings
Queen Charlotte
Rywan
Guiness
George Villiers
Duke of
Buckinghem
Countess of Shrewsbury
Avington
Old Japan
Lord Cobham
Vigo
Peacock
Frances Street
Weatminster Road
Superintendent Rutt
Whitehall
Rutt
Bluse Anchor Yard
Grimwood
Edmeion
Pearce
Beresford
Rolt
Land Evans
Smith
Angel
Webber Street
Commissioners of Police
Orange Tree
Orange Street
Red Lion Square
Bow Street
Fielp
Hodges’oase
Hodges
Hodges’ House
Maccamara
Lincoln's In Fields
Hall
Raven
Treasury Office
Inise_ Reavens
Emerald Isle
Shamrock
Aurora
Londonderry
Belfast
Glasgow
Cologne
Cotoaxz
Agg
Proseia
Mannergesangverein
Klong
Havin
Deutz
Jobo
Empire
M. de Gagern
Frankfort
M. von Wiltzgenstein
Frenkfort
Prussia
Government House
M.de Gagern
Ancoeas
Spain
Madrid
M. Mon
Finance
M. Orlando
Roco de Togores
Vienoa
Cerregoria Thaa
Bank of San Fernando
Ireland
John Martin
Peacefather
O'Doherty
Trish Tribune
James Martin
Commission Court
Samuel Waterhouse
Camp Street
College Street Station House
Waterhouse
Martin
John Martin Burke
Fort William
Burke
Newgate
Richard F. Ryan
Eugene Martin
James Lawlor
Agit Sexon
Railway Tavern
Camden Town
London and North Western
North Western Ling
M'Connell
Bunouany
Sin Bexsan
Bropis's
Benjamin C. Brodie
Broome Park
Surrey
Prince of
Leiningen
P. Cann
Maine
France
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