Forces Reach Kertch in Night Assault and Destruction
The report details an advance on Kertch, the destruction of enemy guns and stores, and the seizure of port facilities. British French leadership coordinated raids into the Sea of Azoff with Captain Lyons and Rear Admiral Houston Stewart, noting heavy heat and water scarcity during the march.
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Ife
Kertch
Cape St. Paul
Cape Achhouroun
Bay of Kerthh
Sea of
Azoff
Houston Stewart
Thomis Lasley Fite
Sea of Azoff
Lyons
Miranda
Brunt
Sir. E. Lyons
D’autemarie
Reshid Pasha
G. Brown
Siege and bombardment reports from Crimea campaigns
Despatches describe Lord Raglan's actions at Berdiansk and Gonitschi. Lyons and squadron bombard and destroy stores, ships, and a Russian war steamer in Kertch Bay. Letters recount seizures of four steamers, four months of rations for 100000 men, and the destruction of 246 merchant vessels.
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Lord Raglan
Berdiansk
Gonitschi
Crimea
Lyons
E, Lyons
Lieut. M‘killop
Snoke
Kertch Bay
Airbourne
Yenikale
Sea of Azoff
Kertch ‘Bay
Edmund Lyons
Edmund M. Lyons
Sea of
Azoff
Wolff
Arabat
Genitschi
Sédaiges
Anapa Fort and Town Surrendered to Russia in 19th Century War
The article notes Anapa on the Black Sea coast as a strategic fort and town abandoned by Russia at war's start. It details its mixed population, key exports, and a 1828 siege led by Mentchikoff, followed by its 1829 cession to Russia at Adrianople, closing with the transfer significance to Circassian foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anapa
Daily News
Black Sea
Russia
Euxine
Yenikale
Turkey
Mentchikoff
Navarino
Adrianople
Kouban
St.Nicholas
Shafkatil
Fraternising British French Fleet Off Cronstadt Reported
Letters from the Cronstadt fleet describe English and French officers mingling, a Russian port garrison of about 20 000, and patrols capturing coasters while night signals and naval maneuvers hint at a planned strike. The Magicienne chased a Russian steamer and the Merlin warned off approaching boats, preserving the escape of the allied ships.
Foreign barque seized at Ipswich amid suspicion of Russian property
A large barque flying Austrian colours was seized at Ipswich on suspicions it is Russian property. She carried a linseed cargo from the Black Sea consigned to an Ipswich firm. A Portsmouth vessel is being fitted with a patent distillation apparatus to supply 30 000 to 40 000 men with water within 24 hours. The Crimea war officer list notes those who served and survived.
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Ipswich
Black Sea
Portsmouth
Crimea
Marseilles ships and Crimean relief details amid war effort
Reports note 30 000 horses shipped to the East from Marseilles and 400 vessels moved north since Danube navigation restrictions were lifted. The Sardinian government will publish telegraphic dispatches from Crimea headquarters. Army losses in the East total 5 906 with 382 officers and 5 574 enlisted dead or wounded. winter sickness claimed about 13 000. An official note in Journal de St Peters burg records 59 115 silver roubles and medical supplies funded for Sebastopol wounded, mainly from Imperial family subscriptions. A Hamburg letter claims huts for 2 000 infantry on Heligoland and English forts planned for naval use, while Kiel reports arrival of the third English division under Rear Admiral Baines to join Dundas in the Gulf of Finland.
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Earl of Lucan
Marseilles
Danube
Crimea
St. Pétersburg
North Sea
Kiel
Baines
Dundas
Gulf of Finland
Arago Arrives With Heavy Cargo and Passengers
The United States mail steamer Arago arrived from New York on the 2nd instant with specie worth about 500000 dollars, including 105000 dollars for England, and more than 220 passengers aboard. Other items note Democratic gains in Virginia, Kansas governor concerns, Nicaraguan colonisation rumours, a Page Bacon & Co. failure in San Francisco, unrest at the Great Salt Lake, robberies and executions in Mexico, a firmer cotton market, flour price drop, a Worcester fire outbreak, reinforced Gulf squadron, and Erie Railroad losses from a fire totaling 20000 dollars.
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United States
New York
England
Virginia
Kansas
House of Page, Bacon, and Co
San Francisco
Great Salt Lake
Mexico
Worcester
Massachusetts
Gulf Squadron
Erie Railroad Company
Cortes Adopt Declaration on French Government Aid
Paris telegraph reports Madrid dispatch stating the Cortes unanimously supported a proposition on June 14 declaring complete satisfaction with the French Government for its vigilance and aid in thwarting the enemies of Spain's liberties and the constitutional throne of Donna Isabella II.
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Paris
Madrid
Cortes
Spain
Isabella II
Secretay to Cologne Consulate Arrest Raises Diplomatic Tangle
Berlin reports that Kray, secretary to the British Consulate in Cologne, was arrested while about to deliver a despatch to Lord Clarendon. The case centers on an alleged conduit for enlistments to a foreign legion and tensions between Prussia and Britain amid official questions. The dispute hinges on immunities of consular staff and the legality of the magistrates actions.
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Cologne
the Times
Berlin
Kray
Curtis
Foreign Legion
Consul Curtis
Lord Clarendon
Prussia
Herr Kray
Irish Peerage Controversy Over Baron Fermoy Elevation
The Commons and Lords debated the grant of an Irish peerage to Mr B Roche as Baron Fermoy. The legality of the creation was questioned, a committee of privileges was asked, and a Bill of indemnity was discussed. Education bills dominated later debate with calls for select committee consideration. Adjournments followed, moving debates to the next Monday or beyond.
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House OF Lords
Earl of Densy
Mr. B. Roche
Baron Fermoy
Earl-Granvinix
Lord St-Leovann
Brovcuan
House OF Commons
House
Lord Haddo
Tite
G. Grey
Anderley
Henley
J. Pakington
Baronet
E. Denison
M. Gibson
J. Mannens
John Pakington
W. J. Fox
J. Paxmneron
Mr. Henley
Sir J.pakington
J. Russell
Ewart
Lord J. Russem
Haprigip
House of Lords Tourspay and reform motions discussed
The House debated a bill by the Earl of Suarressury to repeal parts of the 2nd Geo III restricting worship in unlicensed houses. Bishops opposed. the division led to third reading. In business, Sir B Lytton pressed for a substantive motion on administrative reform and supply, with Lord Palmerston seeking full discussion and public consent.
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House OF Lords
Tourspay
Earl of Suarressury
London
Ox Ford
House OF Commons
Metropolis
Layard
B. Lytton
Aylesbury
Sir B. Lytton
Lord Panmerston
Mr. Lavann
Disnaxtr
V. Scunty
Lord Palmerston
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Magicienne
Nasmyth
Merlin
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