Earthquake in Leghorn and nearby regions causes alarm
A August dispatch from Leghorn reports a strong earthquake and volcanic activity in the Maremmes area. Buildings damaged, prisoners buried, and 38 killed with 140 wounded. Notable damage across Leghorn Pisa and Volterra. Authorities deployed engineers and medical aid. many villagers displaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Cardinals
Leononx
Leghorn
Moremmes
Margeilles
Scribanis
Nort
Madona de Montenera
M. de la Rochefoucault
Madame de la Rochefoucault
M. Brenier
M. Moreau
Bank of France
Maremmes
Sanlia
Lorenzana
Osciano
Casciano
Voltera
Pisa
Pise
Sienna
Naples
The French in Tahiti and British tensions in 1846
Extracts from a Valparaiso letter describe March and April 1846 unrest in Tahiti with French and British residents accused of fueling hostilities. Attacks on Major Fergus and a native chief sparked days of fighting, with casualties and reprisals, while locals fear for lives and property as suspicions between French forces and British settlers intensify.
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Tanti
Fergus
Mamel
Duumb
Kanakas
Sir George Seymour
Uranie
Ialande
Huahine
Dosecore
Henry
Jometone
Marfist
Province. Bristol Lady in Distress Drives and Disappears
A Bristol night incident reports a well-dressed but distressed lady found with two sailors at the White Lion. The couple claimed the husband, a ship captain, ordered their removal to Bristol, then Bath, amid a tense, unsettled custody and mislaid funds. Authorities note a need for further inquiry into the strange custody and journey.
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Bristol
Lisacutan
Chais
White Lion
Southampton
Briato
Seilors
Bister
Bath
Gacette
Takise Monisos
Pitts
Hope and Anchor
R. Lewis Reece
John Nesbitt
Jane Nesbitt
Mr. Evans
Morison
Williams
Williams, Ironmonger
Duke-street
Charlotte Nesbitt
Thomas Evans
Cambrian
Leeds
Mondey
MaxstavouTsa
Elizabeth Smith
Catherine M‘loughlan
Smith
John Blackburn
William Walshaw
Walshaw
Am‘loughlan
M‘loughan
Leads
Alanson
M‘lough Ian
Wakefield House of Correction
Manchester
Tower
Queen's Park
Perl Park
Phillips
Mark Phillips
Borough of
Manchester Exchange
Irvel
Elleamere
Peel Park
W. B. Watkins
Park Fund
Salford Corporation
Wennington
Fara
Hull
Repeal Association Meeting in Conciliation Hall Ireland
Ireland. The Repeal Association met at Conciliation Hall with O Connell and key MPs speaking. O Connell denounced physical force, praised peaceful means, and outlined aims including tenant relief and parliamentary restoration, while a committee was proposed to plan next moves and a rent sum was reported as £138 before adjournment.
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Repeal Association
Denys
O'Connell
M.Y
John O'Connell
N. Maher
Broderick
O'Kivy
Stritch
Nation
Ireland
Setellion
Smith Brien
Mr. O'Connell
Cecil Lawless
Maurice
Commission of the Peace
Lord Devon
Robert Peel
Stevie
D. Browne
Mayo
House of Commons
Triad Iid
J. O'Connell, MV
Degi Lucion
Wnion
Mr. M. Ray
J. H- Dione
Hir
T. M. Ray
Daniel O'Connell
Michael Staunton
Rey
Peravas Pot
Dr. Neghy
Salamander Fears and Tahiti News from Pacific Islands
A reader relays fear of French guards and scarce provisions as Tahiti dispatches report ships Vigilant and Salamander moving relief. The Hamburgh brig Vigilant carries supplies and specie to Tahiti. a 62ton schooner Malolo allegedly vanishes after sailing under the Navigators' Islands flag.
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Our
Et Mel
Howre
Talparaiso
Tauitt
Fleur
Tahiti
Hurden
Evans
Paynter
Malolo
Ia ‘Furnbull
Evane
Hammond
Salamander
Scotland Dreamer Explosions at Panora Mill Kerry Argyleshire
Distressing news from Kerry Argyleshire of a colossal explosion at the Panora Mill powder works. Nine men perished, the warehouse and surrounding buildings were blown apart, and a large quantity of powder stored there exploded. The blast spread for miles, shattering windows and causing widespread panic as rescuers seek answers to how the tragedy occurred and why access was limited to only a few workers. Nearby reports note bones found on the Banbury road and a separate Oxfordshire mystery with suspected murders and missing men.
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Cit
Loxnon
Anti Corn Law League
London
League
Daxcesxons
Westminster EurpGe
Waatminster- Bridge
Surrey
Nathaniel Saunders
Malleion House
Desricka
Sincipe
Huxcepronnn
Piea
Hungerford Pier
Mary Ann Butler
Charing Crogs Hospital
Channon
W. Carter
Cobourg-road
Camberwell
Emily Whetstone
Hannah Whetstone
Burnham's-row
New-street
Queen Charlotte’s
Mr. Crellin
Crellin
Eady
Mary Allen
Burnham's Row
Lawrence Wansley Chalk
Union‘road
Sedgley
Crudlin
Horstio N. Crellin
Witmen
Wennington
Porfleet
Mr. Hill
Rainham
Aveley
Hamilton
Leonard’s
Murden
Purfleet
Hill
Gare Exock
Kerry
Argyleshire
Bute
Iti
Banbury Road
Sturdy Castle
Woodstock
W. Brunner
Bassarav
Lord Dewman
Oxfordshire
Hicks
Tackley
Sheriff
Biddle
Heyford
North
Steeple Aston
Sturdy's Castle
Mobba
Oxford Castle
Fatan
Gnarar Westeay Iarway
Ony
Benjamin Agnell
Paddington
Mrs. Romer
Richard Bentley
Perens
Egypt
Holy Land
Kerslake
Warhurteg
Nile
Mailer
Jong
Romer
Jerusalem
Calvary
Cha
Bern
Theo
Nightly Coroner Hearings Result In Convictions And Regrets
The coroner’s summing up ends with a natural death verdict tied to debility and poor nursing. A subsequent inquiry at Lindon Hospital leads to manslaughter charges against John Hillard for vending deadly nightshade berries. The case of child Samuel Jones awaits further sessions and potential similar verdicts.
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Crollin
W. Beker
Lindon Hospital
Thomas Parker
Whitechapel
Samuel Jones
John Hillard
Prophet
Newgate
Central Criminal Court
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Spain
Mapai
Bulwer
Carabanchel
Portugal
Heraldo
Don Francisco de Ania Waete
Pampeluna
Madrid
Clanor Publico
Don Enrique
Manino
el Espanol
M. Guizot
Council of Ministers
Count Trapani
Duke of
Cadiz
Herado
Leopold of
Saxe Coburg
James de Rothschild
Lake of
Como
Liszon
Minho
Palmoalla
M.lavradio
Baron de Rendaff
Marechal Saldanha
Cabral
Paria
Viscount de Carreira
Vienna
Biarquis de Soule
Anna de Jesus
Coimbra
Marquis de Sone
VaLparaizo
the Metropolie
Exmaonpivany Senuctios
Wicklow
Dublin
Caav
Arabin
Powes
Dr. Grattan
Drummin House
County Kildare
Grattan
Naas
Richard Moore O'Ferrall
Esty M.P
William Foote
J. Neagle
J.P
J. Doping
Dublin Freeman
Davanise
Fisher
Wiestmouth
Scotland
Lust
Scarshai
Europe
Paris
Cuire
Varios
Holy Sepulchre
Tre Cros
Merce
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