Harrowing escape after quake and ensuing Haitien wreckage
A survivor recounts rescuing a woman trapped by a collapsing wall during the Cape earthquake, fleeing to a ship with two friends, and returning to find mass destruction across Cape and nearby towns. He laments looting, pestilence, and hardship, appeals to Britain and the Haitian government, and notes ongoing shocks and scarce provisions. The narrative shifts to a grave loss report from the 44th regiment during the retreat from Cabul, detailing multiple officers killed or missing, with witness testimony listing fallen names and fates, and a note on a prisoner’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
St. Yague
Fort Liberté
Timbé
Plaisance
Port-du-Paix
Samana
Haytien
England
Greaier
44Th
Cabal
Jellalabad
Elphinstone
Shelton
Henshaw
White
Jugdalick
Wade
Forlye
Zray
Brydon
Rourke
Cabul
Tezeen
Bourke
Halahan
Dodgin
Jugdaluck
Dudgin
Hoge
Cumberland
Svat Sung
Cadett
Grenadier Company
Keard Cabul
Souter
Iuguman
Mahon
Spector
Kul Kuttendhobie
Mackrell
Kurnaul
Ku Kuttea
Metropolis News Summary of Local Companies and Societies
The half yearly meeting of Loxnox Grass Junction Railway proprietors showed a £5565 balance after expenses with talks of dissolution before July. Market Gardens Association reported finance talks with John Adamson’s extension plan and leadership changes. Metropolitan Burnpine Association formed provisional committee to raise funds for near London property, with rules approved and officers elected. Metropolitan Benefit Society Almshouse members led a public procession with banners and a charity melodrama. Hoxourants Artillery Company announced an August Woolwich practice day with naval ordnance provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cash
Sutton
Market Gannevens' Association
Rainbow Hotel
King-street
Covent-garden
John Wilmot
Mandino
Neile
John Adamson
Wtter
Wilmot
Attwood
Adamson
Clare Market
Metgororitan Burnpine Association
London Tavern
E. Laurence
London
Newcastle
Richard Dresser
Tidd Pratt
A. R. Cutbill
Commercial Bank of London
E. Smith
Old Broad-street
Aurence
William LV
Metropolitan Benefit Society Almshouse
Balls Pond
Metropolis
Lincoln’s Inn-Fields
Waterloo Union
Albert Saloon
City Road
Hoxourants Artillery Company
Wootwien—Wepsispay
Board of Ordnance
Artillery Company
City of London
Artillery drill and Chartist unrest in the metropolis
A large artillery company fired at a nine by nine foot target at 700 yards with precision, reflecting on the unit’s long-standing independence and discipline. Chartists gathered in Stepney green, demanding labor protection under the charter, clashed briefly with authorities as crowds swelled to 8,000 to 10,000 by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon. Artillery Company
Royal Artillery
Woolwich
Henry VIII
Metropolis
Sipprey
Stepney
Green
Manchester
Don
Elephant and Castle
Brighton
Kent
Surrey
Sussex
Southwark Bridge
Southwark
Turk Mover Parson
Prytonxvillr
Europe
West Indies
North America
Great Britain
Ireland
Bartholomew Fain
Hicks
Corporation of
Bartholomew Fair
SS Bartholomew
Court of Common Council
Smithfield
Messrs
Wombwell
Richard Hicks
Rutter
Banser
Comptraller
Household Brigade
Scots Fusilier Guards
St. John's-wood
Wellington Barracks
Charing-cross
Grenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
Tower
Coast Guam
Greexwich
Coast-Guard Revenue-Cutter
Admiralty
Board of Customs
Greenwich Hospital
Coast Guard
Cast Guard
Bankruptcy court hears claim against Acraman Morgan firm
In Bristol on August 14 the second meeting of the Acraman Morgan and Co bankruptcy proceeded. The Hulbert Layton claim for 10,000 pounds against the estate was reopened to admit proof on promissory notes drawn by the firm and endorsed by Acraman family. Mr Jenkins and Mr Martin represented Hulbert Layton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Avoust
Acraman
Messans
Monrcay
Anp Co
Messrs
Acraman, Morgan, and Co
Hulbert, Layton
Messrs. Hulbert, Layton, and Co
Proof of claim hinges on assent and knowledge in Bristol case
Witness statements describe a complex set of advances and notes tied to Acraman, Morgan, and Co. with Hulbert, Layton, and Co. seeking security on deeds. The examination explores authority, partnership changes, and whether notes were issued after new partnership terms amid teases of misused funds and treasurer actions. The hearing adjourned with no ruling on the claim.
Ireland Deans Ave Polls Show Early Election Tilt
From our own correspondent the first two days of polling in Ireland near Deans Avenue show Stoss 173 then 163, Tennent 170 then 439, Chichester 26 then 184, Ave. 15. Separate report: Mrs Lynne murder trial opens with Ellen Byrne in court as the crown outlines the case amid a crowded audience and testimonies from witnesses including Mrs Byrne’s sons and servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynxe
Tun Murpen
Huuspard
Hing
Lynne
Doherty
Baron Pennefather
Ellen Byrne
Brewster
Q-C
Wall
Byrne
Murder trial over Byrne case ends with verdict of not guilty
In Kilmainham court Mrs. Byrne faced jury after details of a drunken household and alleged murder. Testimony described long concealment of Byrne’s death, signs of decomposition, and disputed eye protrusion while medical experts weighed strangulation against epilepsy or alcohol as causes. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after summing up by Baron Pennefather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Byrne
Bellewstown
Bellows Town
Mrs. Byrne
Valentine Wall
Tell
Byrne
Brewster
Kilmainham
Telt
Andrew Elis
Andrew Ellis
Curran
College of Surgeons
Fox
Brassington
Harrison
Geoghegan
Ellis
Baron Pennefather
Hatchell
Q.C
Adamson
Martley
Adams
Kirby
Shea
Haron Pennefather
Queen's Visit to Scotland Expected in Early September
The Edinburgh press notes that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert will visit Edinburgh by sea at the start of September, stay chiefly at Dalkeith palace, with Holyrood fittings underway, and Duke of Wellington and Sir J. Graham possibly joining. Public loyalty across Scotland is assured, with privacy observed as fitting for royal respect. Scotland anticipates a warm, widespread reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Prince Albert
Edinburgh
Holyrood-palace
Dalkeith-palace
Duke of
Peel
Duke of Wellington
J. Graham
London
Edinburgh Courant
Annivan
Berwick
Ian Lorp
Lonpox
Berwick Shipping Company
Manchester
Tweed
Lindon
John Pirie
Mayoeress
Abercromby
William Riddell
Dunsecastle
Spittal
Dunsy
Cornhill
Brrwick
Father Mathew
Scottaxyp
Greenock
Dublin
Bishop Scott
Glasgow
Newfoundlands Sequel to The Canadas in 1841 Reviewed
Literary Chronicle discusses Newfoundlands 1842 continuation by Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle. The review praises its clear arrangement, factual richness, and potential as a textbook on the colony, noting its historical scope from early explorers to the northern continent and its relevance amid debates on Newfoundland rule and colonial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newroun
Richard Henry Bonnycastle
America
The Squirrel and the Golden Hind in Early Newfoundland Voyages
An account recalls the 16th century voyage led by Sir Humphrey Gilbert aboard the Squirrel. The Delight wrecked after leaving Cape Race, leaving 16 crew adrift for six days before survivors were saved. Gilbert pressed on toward Newfoundland aboard the Golden Hind, offering calm words amid disaster, while the Squirrel perished and only the Golden Hind returned wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Sable Island
Cape Race
Spain
Biscayan
Hmphrey Gilbert
Raleigh
Azores
Humphrey
Golden Hind
Elizabeth
England
Captain Hayes
The Sealing Life on Newfoundland Waters in March
The article describes preparations for seal hunting as early as March in Newfoundland and Labrador. It details harbours frozen, ships outfitted with ballast and provisions, and hunters using clubs, seals guns, and ice-poles. It notes dangers, rewards, and the process of skinning, curing, and storing hides and blubber for export, plus oil production and potential lamp uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
St. Patrick’s Day
Europe
St. John’s
Newfoundland and
Labrador
Soma
Parry
Franklin
Ross
Back
Scoresby
Ossa
Pelion
Newfoundland and Labrador
AN ACCOUNT OF SEALERS AND COD FISHERY OPERATIONS
The narrative describes sealing in hazardous Arctic conditions, the seasonal return to cod fishing from June to autumn, boat setups with two to four crew, bait types including capelin and herring, and the laborious process of catching, splitting, salting, and stacking fish on curing stages. It also recounts the Welsh discovery of America by Madoc in 1170, noting legends, journeys, and later references by Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
America
West Indies
Madoc
Owen Gwyneth
Prince of
North Wales
Wales
M. David Powel
Edward
Jorweth Dr
Ireland
Sarre
Hanno
Francis Lopez de Gomara
Acuramil
Gutyn Owen
Carmina Meredith Filii Rhesi
Facvientia de Madoce
M. William Camden
Madoc Iam
Owen Guynedd
Collapse of Hampshire Socialist Community and Broad Fraud Inquiry
The Hampshire socialist project is understood to have failed after spending £37,000. Workmen were discharged, and Mr. Robert Owen departed from the area. A major inquiry at the Custom House now investigates extensive revenue fraud by high officials, with seven officers suspended and one missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Robert Owen
Custom House
Custom-House
Blackfriars
Bridge
Blackfriars-bridge
Dart
London-bridge
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Greenwich
Payne
Guy's Hospital
John Kenway
Bermondsey Street
Ile
Bailie
Wakley
University College Hospital
Patrick Newman
Ireland
Tondo
Edward Street
Regent’s Park
Quain
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the Metropolis
Hulbert
Walbert, Layton
W. FE. Acraman
D. E
A. Acraman
Alfred John Acraman
W.E. Acraman
Jenkins
Mr. Franklyn
Franklyn
George Morgen
Pranklyn
Layton
Alfred Acraman
W. E. Acraman
Holroyd
Mr. Morgan
George Morgan
D. K
W. E
A. J. Acraman
Morgan
Mr. Jenkins
Hyristol
Hyde
Sterhens
Lrt
Liesot
Joseph Rayner Stephens
Nottingham
Walter
Stephens
Manchester Guardian
Ipswich
Enectrox
King’s Arms
Bell
Nicholson
Yeelite
Needham
Borough of
John Nicholson
Vinsit
Fee
Bathwick
Somersetshire
Literary Chronicle
Haxonvox
Shobert
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