Death of Field Marshal Lord Raglan Is Announced
Obituary notes the death of Field Marshal Lord Raglan, detailing the hours of his final illness, the royal condolences, and tributes from Prime Minister Lord Derby and other statesmen. It recalls his long service with Wellington, his command in the Peninsular War, and his role in the Crimea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Raglan
Hadeen
Robert Dundas
Admiralty
Prince Albert
the Duchess of Kent
Duchess of Cambridge
Mary
Mecklenburg
London and continental markets show steadiness amid funds shift
English funds improved this morning on continued South Sea reinvestments, then cooled. Paris markets rise about 3 percent with other continental markets steady. Gold demand persists for the Continent. shipments from Africa, Lightning, Gipsey Bride and Seringapatam and Medway are largely absorbed. London and County Bank to open new branches. railway shares quiet. Canada-related shares in demand. A meeting of London Brighton and South Coast Railway shareholders set for 26th instant. Limited liability bill amendments discussed. committee to consider widening capital rules for corporations.
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South Sea
Paris
Seringapatam and
Medway
London and County Bank
Oxford Street
Southwark
Canada
British North American Bank
Colonial
Commercial
London
London Chartered Bank of Australia
London and Westminster
South Australia
Union of London
Crystal Palace
Ditto
Preference
General Screw Steam Shipping Company
General Iron Screw Collier
Netherlands Land
Oriental Gas
Peninsular and Oriental Steam
Royal Mail Steam
New
London, Brighton, and South, Coast Railway Company
Wilkinson
M.P
House of Commons
Lord Goderich
Second Ball Postponed to 16th at Belgrave Square
Due to the Earl of Sefton’s ill health, Lady Louisa Douglas Pannant’s second ball is postponed to the 16th inst at 24 Belgrave Square. The event will proceed at the stated address with suitable arrangements for guests.
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Earl of Sefton
Louisa Douglas Pannant
Belgrave-Square
Bombardment of Sweaborg Reported by Allied Fleet
The greatest part of the allied fleet gathered near Cronstadt on the 25th. Allied cruisers removed 47 internal machines from the Gulf. Sweaborg was bombarded with several magazines and storehouses destroyed. Narva was also attacked successfully, with several cannon dismounted and ships destroyed.
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Sweaborg
Danrzic
Cronstadt
Gulf
Narwa
Opinion on Russia and European alignments in Paris letter
The Times Paris correspondent reports a Russian view that Baltic actions are only a diversion. Russia allegedly backs Sweden and Denmark and fears German influence, while Cossacks deprive southern Russia of grain. The letter hints at Crimea neutrality and a future 300,000 man army, with political friction over Prussia and Western powers.
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Russia
Paris
The
Times
Oldenburg
Baltic
St. Petersburgh
Sweden
Denmark
Lord Clarendon
Brussels
Berlin
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Greece
Philip of Macedon
Sea of Azoff
Perekop
Crimea
Prussia
Black Seea
Sebastopol
Europe
Constantine
Sampson
Select Committee Named Over Baron Rothschild Contract Seat
Last night the House of Commons appointed a Select Committee to inquire into Baron Rothschild position as contractor for the late loan and any effect on his seat for the city of London. Members include the Attorney General Solicitor General Lord Advocate Walpole Disraeli Hotham George Butt Duncombe Seymour Napier and Freshfield.
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Baron Rothschild
House of Commons
City of London
Advocate
Walpole
Disraeli
Lord Hotham
George Butt
Thomas Duncombe
Lord Seymour
Napier
Freshfield
Sale of Beer Sunday Bill Select Committee Members
A form identifies a Select Committee of Inquiry into the working of the sale of beer Sunday bill. Members listed include Henry Berkeley Cobbett Ker Seymer Sir John Pakington Scholfield Lord Harry Vane Gregson Patrick O'Brien Villiers Massey William Clay Brand Baring Jolliffe and Cheetham.
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Henry Berkeley
Cobbett
Ker Seymer
John Pakington
Scholfield
Harry Vane
Gregson
Patrick O’brien
Villiers
Massey
William Clay
Brand
Major Baring
William Jolliffe
Cheetham
Parliament Yesterday Debates On Buol Circular And Ultimatum
In the Lords yesterday no public business occurred. Sir J Watsa questioned the Secretary of State for the Colonies about Count Buol’s circular alleging an Austrian ultimatum approved by France and Britain and linked to Russia as a casus belli. Lord J Russkii stated he read the circular and found the statements accurate. Mr H Barnis asked the first Lord of the Treasury about reports received by the Government.
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Doria
Moldavia
Wallachia
Lord Parmeniston
Barbure
Hispyano
Atrorney-General
India
Cavyley
Treasury
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Lord Palmerston
Lord Canning
Cagney
Lord Gin
Court of Directors
Victoria
New South Wales
Etail
Vienna
J. Watsa
Count Buol
France
England
Russia
J. Russkii
H. Barnis
Notable London Social Scenes With Royal Ball And Opera Stars
An adventurous woman linked to Lord George Paget visits the Mamelon Tower. Madile leaves London for Dresden afterRoyal Italian Opera performances. Charles Braham impresses after six years in Italy. Buckstone’s benefit draws crowds. A duchess ball hosts aristocracy including the Queen, with royal family members dancing and children praised for grace. Times reports delicate health of King of Prussia and Russian Emperor, Lamartine writing for Paris Presse, George Sand's multi volume auto biography, and Bank of England musing on a West End branch.
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George Paget
4Th Light Dragoons
Royal Italian Opera
Madile
Jenny Ney
London
Royal Opera
Dresden
Charles Braham
Hanover Square Rooms
Italy
Naples
Messina
England
Buckstone
Duchess of Gloucester
Marchioness of
Times
Prussia
Russia
M. Lamartine
Paris Presse
George Sand
Bank of England
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Lord Panmure
Fitzroy Somerset
Duke of Wellington
Raglan
Badajos
Waterloo
Horse Guards
Earl of Derby
Lord Rag
Viscount Hardinge
Vimeria
Lord Fitzroy Somerset
A. Wellesley
Duke of Cambridge
Earl of Cardigan
Alma
Earl of Galloway
Lord Galloway
Palmerston and Russell
Mr. Disraeli
J. Russell
Wellington
Wolfe
Nelson
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