Foreign Intelligence and European Outlook in 19th Century Briefs
The report mixes notices from France Spain and Germany. It notes a subscription to erect a monument opposite the Belgian lion in Waterloos memory with Marshal Gerard on the committee and Belgian approval. It covers Haitian negotiations Port Royal French commissioners and arrivals at sea. It reports on Toulon dockyard labor unrest and Belgian and Prussian diplomatic movements along with Alpine weather and African dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francy
Waterlos
Marshal Gerard
Port Royal
Martinque
France
Nereide
Brest
Orestes
Cuirassier
Nius
Count de Las Cases
Hayti
Toulon
Spain
Carlos
Ascoitia
Ligrone
Avotria
Prussia
Count Leckneweki
Ruscis
Kiefolto
Holland
Officr
van der Dreh
Hislian
Pricata
Bayonne
Espartero
Ebro
Bilboa
Portugelte
Don Sebastian
Senate
Assembly
Phare
Eermany
Vienna
Archduke Charles
Venice
Archduke Frederick
Charles
Albert
Gratz
Frankfort
Poland
Russia
Kalchef
Brat Supposed
Gotha
England
Woolwich
Howover
Assembly of
M. Rama
Dr. Meyer
Appoantice
Board of Registrates
Hanover
Serlin
St. Petersburg
Parseerania
Berlis
Mecca
Muradji d’Olesson
Switzerland
Lucerre
Duke de Montebello
Avoyer
Louis Napoleon
Berne
Mount
Sinai
Alps
Rhine
Italy
Diario di Roma
Fet
Nismer
Bestivais
Achens
Milan
Austria
Pormo
Sardinia
Naples
Afprica
Constantina
Ben Alissa
Achmet
Carz
Goop Horz
Cape
Caffers
Graham
Cape Town
Slambie
Mysterious disappearance and local misfortunes reported
Local notices recount the disappearance of Dr William Waltinsue after crossing to Cardiganshire with two companions, with his horse and gear found near Cardigan side and extensive searches failing to locate him. Other items include a highway robbery attempt, a drunkard’s death, a devastating storm, arson, accidental deaths, and various crimes and accidents across several towns.
Fragmented Victorian notices span births to crimes and ships
A long, mixed page item lists eccentric family ages 85 to 75 and a 44 year walking habit, Oldham trading woes, prisoner escapes, Halifax ships, Selby bridge, Sunderland funeral, Taunton beggars, Weymouth wildfowl, Wickham human remains, Worcester youths fined, Wycombe mill accident, and Warmouth beach finds.
Dreadful Massacre of a Family at Boxborough Ireland
A detailed account describes the December 27 1837 massacre in Roxborough Axborough Armagh where George M Farland a 77 year old linen weaver and his family were killed by armed assailants. John Johnston his son in law and others involved faced murder verdicts as police and authorities offered rewards. Mrs Johnston and her daughter survived badly injured and Mr Armstrong relocated Johnston and family for safety. The report notes a bloodthirsty raid shocking the local community and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M‘farland
Vinecash
Portadown
Kilmore
O’neiland West
Arnech
George
Gibraltar
Wich
Dirssy Finniskill
Cregron
County Armagh
Anne
John Johnston
Fermanagh
Rea
Johnston
M‘parland
Horse
M‘farland
Wm. Armstrong
Axborough
Garvey
Ai. Armstrong
Garveys
Richt
Mr. Armstrong
Armstrong
J Xnsten
Wiliam
Patrick Mckin
Ishour
Thomps R
Phelemy Quin
William Johnston
Pat Mackin
Roxborough
Mackin
Johnstod
Sterror
John
Johnster
Eld
Eigsbeth
Rse-Anne
Jane Johnston
Mrs. J
Elizabeth Johnston
Ene
Mra Johnston
Eisiieth
Arcther
Elizabeth
Stokes
Mieswenger
Dervastt
Jane
M'Farland
William
Jshiuste
Coromr
MacLeod
Mr Farland
Storm in Ireland Claims Dozens in Icy Tragedy
In Tipperary area a historic snow storm causes numerous deaths. Twelve men and two women perish near Cashel. a Depot soldier named Dean dies after losing his way to the barracks. Treacy frozen near Bushfield after selling a csw at Nenagh. Two more die Friday night near Bennettstown and Kilkenny. Five bodies found by Cove coast guard. boat stern Anne of Hull and oar marked Brenda recovered near Corkhead. Limerick paper report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Tipperary
Cashel
Dean
Treacy
Bushfield
County Tipperary
Nenagh
Bennettstown
Dineen Bridge
Kilkenny
Coast Guard
Cove
Myrtle Strand
Corkhead
Hull
Limerich
Coroner's Inquest Over 85-Year-Old John Drew in Spitalfields
At the Black Lion in Brick Lane Christ Church parish a coroner and jury examined the death of John Drew aged 85. Witnesses stated Drew showed a decline in business and mood and on Friday he locked out his wife and was found suspended in a coal shed. The jury found he acted while temporarily insane and preferred dying at home to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmouth
William Waltinsue
Cardiganshire
Aberdsvy Ferry
Penrhyr
Cardigan
Barnstaple
Bittersley
Hiveaway
Mr. Puyter
Ludlow
Payter
Max
Fenwick
Castlehaven
E.S.E
Tuwhead
Glandore
Carrigiley
Glardore
Driscoll
L.w
Chilton
Isry
Church Gresley
Church Geey
C. Granville
E.q
T' Ree
Thera
Chute
Frere Arms
Thomas Henry
Wyeth
Nzett
Wes
E Decdand
Clapton
Re. Hicks
John Hicks
Wienummer Norton
Dalwhinnie
W.ek
Tain
East Grinstead
Lewes Houss
Correcsion
Brighton
Eveshhama
Jobe Day
Offaham
Avor
Day
Grimseby
Wallaca Ward
Mersis
Burbage
London
Tallent
Stradbroke
Last
Irby
Svuicipz
Odlin
Montagus-street
Brick-lane
Christ’s Church, Spitalfields
Baker
John Drew
John Taylor
Pelham-street
Cooroncer
Catherine Drew
Decesseor
Fereran
Thas
Never Told A Lie In My Life Says All England
The piece mocks the idea of political integrity by listing countless professions and nationalities denying ever lying. It satirically cites quotes from a wide range of figures from England and across the world as it rails against duplicity in politics in the March issue of the Monthly Repository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Africa
Asia
America
England
Feoeman
Crockford’s
Pickcket
Van Diemen's Land Prisoners and Marriages Note
The article notes prisoners outnumber free residents in Van Diemen's Land six to one due to few prisoner marriages and high marriage rates among the free. It cites an accredited report about the Queen inviting the Duke of Nemours to a coronation and the civil list funding royal attendance for a grand coronation display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van DieMen’s Land
Sieele
England
Louis Philippe
Orleans
Nemura
Duke de
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Pring
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Cunard A
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Canada
Cork
House of Assembly
Fetrasry
South-Wear
C. Campbell
Lord Gosford
J. Cuboerne
Quebec
New York
Selby
Bripce Ovar
Corp
Hull and Silby
Sunderland
Robert Gray
Taunton
British Auxiliary Legion
Mendiciy Society
Charles Stevens
North-strest
Faunton
Arrock
Villians
Stevens
Wallingford
Weymouth
Wickham
Five Bells
Newbury
Denghill
Fulbreok
Durecurnevium
Cirencester
Spiree
Speen
Wickham-heath
Worcester
Blackhouse Chapel
Wycombe
Philps
Tempie-end
Henry Castle
Richard Stallwood
Warmouth
Boxborough
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