Rebecca Riots Roil Carmarthenshire Toll Roads
A correspondent reports vigilante dragoons patrolled Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire borders after threats to burn Porthrhyd. In a night of upheaval Rebecca rioters torched bonfires, wrecked Bethania gate, tollbars, and tollhouses, then moved through Cwmmawr and Drefach with horns and drums. Threats target Middleton Hall and Cwmmawr, near Golden-grove, Earl Cawdor seat.
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Canmantheen
Porthrhyd
Love
FBI
Tiahiovery
Filandilio
Carmarthen
Light Dragoons
Trevor
Parlby
Llandarrog
Llandiflo
Troedrhien Goch
Middlehall
Llaningithon, &c
Colebrook
Pontyberen
Aries
Bethania
Pumble
Llanon
Bethanian
Cwmmawr
Drefach
Llanelly
Middleton Hall
Adams
John Thomas
Pembrokeshire
Carmarthensire
Carmarthenshire
Rebecca
Llanvihangel
Golden-grove
Earl Cawdor
Toll Gates Besieged by Rebecca Rioters Near Pontardulais
On a Wednesday night, Rebecca rioters gathered at Bwigold gate between Carmarthen and Swansea. They seized the toll keeper, forced him to destroy the gates, and imprisoned him and another local policeman. The Llandillo Rhymnus tolls lessee says payment impossible due to ongoing gate demolitions. gates, toll-houses, and bars are being destroyed nightly along the route.
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Bwigold Gate
Pontardulais
Carmarthen
Swansea
Llandillo Rhymnus
Rebecca mob mock chief source of strength in grievances
The piece argues Welsh farmers face extreme poverty and plummeting demand for produce due to a weak iron trade. It decries heavy tolls from turnpikes, noting tolls on lime for manure as high as five or six pounds per five pounds of lime. Turnpike oppression is seen as a major burden on struggling communities. Commercial travellers view the Rebecca movement favorably, recognizing them as agents removing a great nuisance as they encounter the family.
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Rebecca
Wales
Rebecca-like unrest erupts as Swansea arrests rise
A Swansea police encounter leads to the arrest of John Morgan and others over Rebecca movements. Captain Napier and officers pursue suspects in Mor gan and Pontydoulais areas, where Mrs Morgan resists with boiling water and a sickle fight. One man is fatally wounded. the crowd grows tense as magistrates hold private hearings and remand prisoners amid ongoing excitement.
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Peisonmzzes
Swansea
John Jones
Lietty Culbert
Threst
Bolgoed
Pontydawe
Llangavalloch
Morgan
John Morgan
Napier
Captain Napier
Bird
Pontydoulais
75Th Foot
Griffith Vaughan
Pontydou
John Morris
Joux Monzzis
Beamination of the Prisoners in Agsize Hall
Magistrates led by Sir John Morris hear charges against Morgan Morgan and family in the Agsize Hall. Nineteen defendants, including Esther Morgan and Met Morgan, faced eleven o'clock proceedings as a dense crowd filled the hall for the public session. The unnamed context suggests a family case with multiple related defendants.
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Agsizehall
John Morris
Morgan Morgan
Esther Morgan
Met Morgan
Henry Morgan
Rees Morgan
John
Swansea case reveals clash with Morgan family during arrest
Captain Napier chief constable led a raid at Cwm Cellan to seize Henry Morgan. A violent struggle followed as Morgan and relatives attacked Napier with a hammer spear and iron bar, prompting Napier to fire twice wounding a young Morgan. Insurgent family members resisted arrest and injured Napier, Inspector Rees, and sergeant Jenkins. All four Morgan suspects were committed for trial with bail set at £200 each.
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Morgan
Wilters
Napier
Thin County
Cwm Cellan
gMir
Langavalloch
Rees
Wiliam Jenkins
Henry Lewis
Matthew Morgan
CwmCellan
Havin
Henry Morgan
Inspector Rees
Henry ‘Morgan
Welch
Morgan Morgan
Esther Morgan
Margaret Morgan
Rees Morgan
John Morgan
Therisoner
Sergeant Jenkins
Swansea
Henry
Margaret
William Rees
Cwm Cella
Mo Morgan
Captain Napier
Margaret Meee
Esther
Jenkins
Ing
George G. Bird
M.D
William Jenkins
Walters
Singular meeting of ehreccaites reported by Times
A Times reporter recounts a late night gathering near Llandilo at Cwm Ivor where about 300 Rebecaiies members gathered in a secluded burying ground. The account notes suspicion toward the reporter, then describes grievances about 14 turnpike trusts in the county, alleged abuses by tally holders, diverted roads benefiting trustees, and the public’s anger. The piece also covers a magistrates meeting on rural policing with plans for a county force of fifty constables and officers, and notes a government inquiry being prepared.
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the Times
Llandilo
Llandovery
Cwm Ivor
Ivor
London
Caxmanthen
Llandyssil
Tivy
Newcastle Emlyn
Carmarthen
Newcastle
Newcastle Trust
Pencarder
Cardiganshire
Trevor
Hall
Bow-street
Tah
Guildhall
David Pugh, Esq
Earl Cawdor
J Mansel
G. R. Trevor
M.P
David Arthur Sanders Davies
Esq
J. E. Saunders
Glanrhydn
J. W. Philip
Aberglasney
R. G. Thomas
Llysnewydd
R. J. New
Pontcatreg
Grismond Philipps
Cwmgilly
H. Lawrence
M.D
Walter Hice Howell Powell
Mabeewyane
J. Waters
Treventy
D. Davis
Greenhall
T. C. Morris
J. Evans
Nant-y-reglwys
Trevor Rose
Glamorganshire
Bedford
Welsh meeting drives reform agenda amid rural grievances
At a Carmarthenshire convention in 1843 the crowd pressed for lower rents, altered tolls, and abolition of the poor law. Speakers denounced tithes and levies, urged unions, and endorsed a Welsh language report demanding rent reform, church-rate abolition, and a revamped poor law while pledging strict committee controls.
Rebecca Riots Tensions Spur Troop Movements in Wales
Swansea reports reveal Rebecca rioters demolishing Crasllwyd gate near Carmarthen. Bow Street's Mr Hall heads strict inquiries from London. Troops dispatched from Hereford to Carmarthen with A division under Inspector Baker. Welsh gentry pledge to fund barracks for security with substantial donations from the Earl of Cawdor, Lord Dynevor, and Colonel Trevor.
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Swansea
Rebeccaiies
Crassliwyd
Carmarthen
Hall
Bow-Street
Ation
Wales
London
Ee ScLyenes
Senae
Enny
Rebecca
Principality
Ireland
Hereford
Commissioners of Police
Home Secretary
A Division
Baker
Bristol
Earl of Cawdor
Lord Dynevor
George Rice Trevor
South Wales
G. R. Trevor
Magistrates and public grievances at quarter sessions
The report covers police costs, potential adjournment to next quarter sessions, and a debate on appointing a half pay officer to command the force. It notes Swansea magistrates bail for examined parties after an attack on Captain Napier, with further evidence expected. A correspondent’s letter to the Times cites tolls and market dues harming farmers, urging reform and noting perceived two-tier justice in Wales.
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Bedfordshire Police
J. H. Reece
L. Evans
Earl of Cawdor
Swansea
Napier
John Morris
Rebecca
Times
Wales
French royal plans and Spain crisis dominate Paris notes
Paris reports three telegraphic dispatches on Cadiz and Espartero, Narvaez, and Madrid. Espartero seeks refuge in Portugal as Narvaez moves toward Madrid while Madrid and Bayonne sketch provisional government tactics amid volatile Spain politics.
Madrid Surrenders as Narvaez Enters City
Spain. DergaT or SEOANE AND ZURBANO report Madrid's surrender after Narvaez and Seoane’s troops engage briefly at Torejon then fraternise. Zurbano fled, Madrid seeks unconditional surrender, militia return home, Narvaez to enter at five. General San Miguel praises Madrid’s national guards and soldiers for defending the constitutional cause.
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France
Chamber of Peers
Paris
Chateau d’Eu
Dieppe
Rouen
Council of Ministers
Moniteur
Baron de Mackau
Department of
Maine
Colonies
Baron Roussin
O'Connell
M. Ledra Roll
Mr. O'Connell
Ledru Rollin
O’connell
Ireland
M. Ledra Rollin
Mans
Calais
Dover
le Chevalier de
National
Mr. O’connell
George the Fourth
Presse
Vidocq
Tribunal of Correctional Police
Cour Reval
The
Toulonnais
Mascaca
Abdel Kader
Spahis
Ierson
Mascara
Society Islands
Uranie
Marquesas
le Meurthe
Christina
Palace de Courcelles
M. Zea
Toreno
Castillio
Spain
Espartero
Narvaez
Madrid
Exaltados
Cortes
Isabella II
Tuileries
M. Toreno
Zea Bermudez
Vienna
Olozaga
London
d’Aumale
Nemours
Adelaide
M. Guizot
Marshal Soult
Duke d'Aumale
Isabel II
Dergat
Seoane
Zurbano
Maprip
Torejon
Sen
Enna
van Halen
Seville
Evaristo San Miguel
National Guards
National Guards of
Arrival of the Great Western from New York
United States news notes the steam ship Great Western entering the Mersey after a 13 day voyage from New York with 102 passengers and heavy freight. Also reported: Texas armistice news from Houston, Canadian corn law effects, Missouri small-note law, death of Allston, the Drusilla incident, Alleghany Portage railroad explosion, Biddle’s mental health, and Baltimore Repeal Association resolutions denouncing O'Connell and abolitionism.
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United States
Great Western
New York
Livexroo
Holyhead
Mersey
Alabama
Huntsville Advocate
TxExas
Sarah Barnes
New Orleans
Galveston
General Houston
Mexico
Texas
Mowry Margret
City News
Canada
St. Lawrence
Missouri
Washington Allstonn
Mr. Allston
Cambridge
Drusilta
Sheffield
Liverpool
Henry
Sag Harbour
Cape of Good Hope
Jenks
Drusilla
Boston
St. Domingo
Philadelphia
Nicholas Biddle
Baltimore Repeal Association
O’connell
Further particulars of the loss of the Columbia
In a morning report from Livensroot the Margaret steamer brought passengers and mails from the Columbia to the Mersey. The North American Mail Company had kept the Margaret ready at Halifax to cover any accident, ensuring regularity. All aboard were saved after the Columbia ran ashore on Seal Inland and wrecked amid a gale, with Captain Shannon returning on the Margaret carrying most passengers.
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Columbia
Mersey
Holyhead
North American Mail Company
Halifax
Seal
Margaret
Shannon
Wreck of the Columbia on Devil's Limb off Fundy coast
The Columbia strikes a rock called Devil's Limb near Seal Island in the Bay of Fundy, ripping her hull and sinking. Passengers and mail are saved with help from the Margaret and Acadian, while Captain Shannon is cleared of blame. four steamers remain in service with the line and Hibernia joins the regular fleet.
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Boston
Bay of Funda
Bay of Fundy
Halifax
Seal Island
Margaret
Halifer
Tral
Shannon
Hutchins
Columbia
Unicorn
Canada
Hibernia
Constantinople News Briefs From The Seventh
News from Constantinople reports nine sail of the line ready to sail under Capitan Pasha for a seen coast demonstration in Greece and Turkish Europe. Advices note new foreign ministers Namik Pasha and Akif Effendi at Adria nople and Redschid Pasha recovering from apoplexy. Teheran dispatches say Khan of Bokhara defeats Khan of Khiva near Bokhara town. Grand Duke Michael of Russia travels via Bamberg toward England. Prussian passport rule to Siberia or fortress for offenders on frontier.
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Constantinople
Capitan Pasha
Greece
Turkey
Rifaat Pasha
M. de Titoff
Russia
Meteor
Namik Pasha
Bagdad
Bamberg
Kissengen
England
Siberia
Nelson Monument progresses at Trafalgar Square in London
The Nelson monument work resumes after a delay as leaves and volutes for the capital, cast at Woolwich, arrive. The statue nears completion in a temporary house, and the pedestal will soon be connected. The monument is expected to finish by year end amid scaffolding upgrades.
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Nelson
Trafalgar Square
Woolwich Dockyard
Trafalgar
Woolwich
Bailey
R.A
Faral
Fawcrrr
David Lynar Fawcett
Camden Arms Tavern
Randolph-street
Camden-town
Gulliver
Humphreys
John Cumberland
Thomas Mead
John Owen
Thomas Edward Brown
Anthony Portington
John Samuel
Henry Goodatreet
John Yardley
William Faithful Farrar
Harvey Christian Brown
John Dent
Robert Thomas Southby
John Simmonds
Thomas Walker
Justice Coltman
Central Criminal Court
George Gulliver
Thomas Wakley
Esq
George Long
Metropolis
Oyer and Terminer
T. Cout Man
Mr. Humphreys
Newgate
Old Bailey
Inspector Aggs
Alexander Thompson Munro
Dunc
Trevor Grant
William Holland Achy
Daniel Cuddy
Central Crimin Court
Miles
Fawcett
Tiffin
Queen-street
Holborn
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Miss Cromwell
Foreign Intelligence
Evanisto San Mieuri
Mapuio
Ra- Mon Magia Nanvaez
Fuencarral
Alcala
Tarejon
Aspiroz
Bayonne
Cadiz
U7th
Iriarte
Leopold O'Donnell
Claveria
Urbistondo
Journal Des Debats
Phare
Hipartero
Saragossa
Mendizabal
Albacete
Cuetos
Barcelona
Valencia
Castellan
Segorba
Concha
Penzuela
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Valladolid
Granada
Baylen
Cordova
Lerida
Ocana
Guadalaxara
B. Espartero
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