Conflicting Claims and Growing British Power Stated
A committee outlines constitutional limits on executive power over treaty matters and urges respect for state jurisdiction. It discusses Britain's alleged slave trade actions, seized ships, indemnity refusals, and the need to balance maritime rights with peaceful coexistence, citing Gibraltar Malta and India as examples of imperial reach and strategic stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Great Britain
Africa
Confederacy
Bermuda
West Indies
Europe
Gibraltar
Malta
Ionian Islands
St. Jean d'Acre
Mediterranean
Levant
St. Helena
Cape of Good Hope
Bombay
Calcutta
East Indies
China
Falkland Island
Trinidad
Caribbean
Halifax
France Debates Slave Cruelty and Thiers in Chamber
In Paris, a heated Chamber debate centers on the Guadaloupe slave case and the master’s acquittal. Duperre admits government lacks power to curb confinement, while Passy accuses Thiers of blocking emancipation. The Prince de la Moskowa seeks revision of his father’s trial, and the National editor faces a month’s imprisonment and a heavy fine for criticism of the Chamber of Peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Trinrs
Guadaloupe
Chamber of Deputies
M. Thiers
France
M. Jolivet
Martinique
M. Passy
England
M. Remusat
M. Auguis
M. Cassaignac
Prince de la Moskowa
Chamber of Peers
M. Dupin
General Exelmans
Pasquier
Marshal Ney
Prince of
Moscows
Paris
National
M. Delaroche
M. Marie
Burke
Molé
Prince of Moskwa
Tur Fortiricarioxs Brtu
Baron Mounier
Commission
Univers
Cemes
Republican Party
la France
Messrs. Lubis
de Montour
French Naval Strength and London Moral Debates in 19th Century
The article lists the French navy's force composition including ships of the line, frigates, corvettes, brigs and schooners, totaling 199 warships with detailed gun counts. It also notes journal anger toward a London bishop over French dancers and prostitutes, arguing such comparisons fuel bad feeling between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Philippe
London
Paris
Tus Frixon
Line
FRENCH ALGIBES AND SPANISH POLITICS IN LATEST REPORT
General Bugeaud arrives in Algiers and proclaims France’s aim to subdue Algeria amid broader Spain concerns over Cortes openings, Catalonia unrest, bondholder demands, and royal plans. Maritime dispatches recount storm damage near Madeira and Gibraltar with multiple ships wrecked or damaged and several quarantines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Express
el Hfuracan
Catalonia
France
Duke of Victory
Paris
M. Olozaga
Castellano
General Alava
London
Isabella
Espartero
Fueros
British naval action and diplomacy redefine China crisis
An express from Marseilles reports British-Chinese talks near Chusan stall as Admiral Elliot resigns due to heart illness. Commodore Bremer assumes command while Keshen delays, with plans to attack the Bogue forts if negotiations stall. Bombay and Macao factions watch anxiously as Staunton is freed and markets react to shifting prospects of peace or war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Egypt
Marseilles
Alexandria
Mediterranean
Macao
Calcutta
Bombay
Melville
Chusan
Elliot
Ningpo
Tongkoo
Bogue
Keshen
Hiliot
Canton
J. J. Gordon Bremer
Singapore
England
Eliot
Peibo
W. Staunton
Canton Bay
Staunton
Bocca
Tigris
Indian and Egyptian affairs amid war fears and revolts
From Bombay to Calcutta reports warn of unsettled markets and British tension. Duranees revolt against Shah Soojah, Scinde troops move toward Quetta, and Bombay army eyes action west of the Indus. Mehemet Ali seeks loans, naval limits loom, and English diplomacy presses reforms in Egypt and Syria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Calcutta
Nasseer Khan
Brookes
Baugh
Durances
Shah Soojah
Dost Mahomed
Lahore
India
Herat
Persia
Kurruck Singh
Shere Singh
Nepaul
Madras
S. F. Whittingham
Allen
R. Dick
Golconda
China
Singapore
Lionel Smith
Mauritius
Bourbon
Magicienne
Pulavoan
J. R. Carnac
Prince Regent
Lankaria
Indus
Henry Gordon
Meerut
Hillyer
Egypt
Gulhane
Pacha
Sennaar
England
Napier
Marmorice
Liverpool
Ibrahim Pacha
Damietta
Gaza
Loring
Alexandria
Jochmus
Ibrahim
Acre
Java
Beyrout
Lebanon
Syria
Damascus
Mehemet Ali
Warlike debate over Caroline and Leod in Congress
The Washington scene centers on a volatile debate in the House over the Caroline incident and the Leod case. Speaker Pickens argues the report mirrors peace, while Granger and Adams stress caution, urging recommitment or rejection. Northern and southern members clash on policy and war risk, with Adams urging restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Winchester
Ferris
England
Waite
New York
Committee On Foreign Affairs
M‘leod
Congress
Courier and Enqquirer
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Cushing
Pickens
Great Britain
Caroline
Leod
Granger
Grinnel
Bim
Lord Palmerston
Mr. Pickens
Pacific
Pistol
Fillemore
Fellémore
Vanderpoel
Everett
Ljoo
Country in danger as administration votes clash over war risk
The passage describes a heated vote showing the danger facing the country as incumbents lose power and warn of a likely costly war with England. It cites Treasury Bill passage in the Senate, cabinet appointments, and political fallout, with debates over defense preparations and international tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Treasury
Senate
National Intelligencer
Harrison
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Thomas Ewing
Ohio
John Bell
Tennessee
Navy
George
Biddle
Cowperthwaite
Jaudon
Engtavy
United States Bank
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
House
Bank of the United States
New York
France
Canadas
House of Representatives
Fillemore
Buffalo
Cooper
Georgia
Congress
Canada
Botany Bay
United States
Norvel
Preston
America
Maine
Boundary Committee
Davis
St. John’s
Great Britain
Metropolis Society News and Charity Meetings Milestones
Report of multiple charity gatherings and society affairs in London including Printers Penstock Society annual meeting selections, gratuities from nobility, Whittingham Fund, and pension allocations. Grocers and Tea Dealers Benevolent Society, and various civic and cultural events across institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penstox Society
London Tavern
Bishopsgate-street
W. Rivington
J. 8. Hodson
Duke of Cambridge
Eagle Tavern
City Road
Alderman Venables
C. Whittingham
Whittingham
Anderson
Towns
Jerrold
Yates
Richard Taylor
Friends of the Charity
Richard Hillhouse
George Garraway
Murder Charge Shocks Gloucester Village
Reports Friday and Saturday of Fletcher murdering his wife in Maisemoore near Gloucester proved true upon investigation. The prisoner, deformed and unshaven, lived in a cottage with his crippled wife. Neighbors heard cries and a final remark to rise, finding the woman dead in bed. He awaits coroner’s inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Aniecep Munrper
Groucesten
Robert Fletcher
Maisemoore
Gilucester
Goodwin
Goodwins
Fletcher
Sarah
Soner
Tersey
Jersey
Sheffield
O'Connell
Harrison
Seco
Makin
Wardle
Mt Ielor
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Foreign Intelligence
Bugeaud
Algeria
Algiers
Semaphore de
Portugal
Falmouth
Leeds
Lieut. C. Goldsmith
Lisnox
Isabella Thomson
Veer Gebroeders
Batavia
Brest
THE
Wheely Chronicle
Nova Scotia
Lord Falkland
Citadelhill
Joseph Howe
Nova Scotian
Recorder
Sheldon
Acadia
Boston
the Metropolis
Wm. Crawford, Esq
Wm. Sewell
Wyles
Moses Montzrione
Moses Montefiore
Portugese
Bevis Marks
Sir Moses
Moses
Almosnini
David de Sola
D. Meldola
Lady Montefiore
Ludgate-hill
William Chowne
Charing-cross Hospital
Bryant
Astley Cooper
Nature
Sir Astley
Clutterbuck
Tre Farrincpon
Court of Aldermen
Marriott
Farringdon
Wells
Coreman-Srreret
Messrs
Constand Taylor
Cousins
Abercromby
United Service Club
Thomas Cochrane
R.N
Lord Hill
Lowry Cole
Hillgrove Turner
Edward Paget
Charles Egerton
James Macdonald
Charles Colville
Henry King
Reeves
Lloyd
Kelly
Iremonger
Charles Ogle
Marquis of Westmeath
George Murray
Meade
Hudson Lowe
Reynardson
John Hanbury
Joliffe
Board of Highways
Loxpox Orphan Asylum
Friends of the Asylum
Lushington
M.P
Byng
T. Wood
Kemble
Ashantee
Hinds
Messrs. Fitzwilliam, Hobbs
Chapman, Hawkins
Broadhurst
Greenwich Railway
Greenwich
Corbet’s Lane
Bricklayers’ Arms
Kent Road
Brighton and South-eastern
London Bridge
Cheesemongers’ Benevolent Institution
E¢Ay Institution
Simpson
Westminster
Highbury Bury
Fons Heng
Proctor
Mecng
House of Lorie
National Vaccine Establishment
Marquis of Norma
Home Department
Bick
Jenner
Henry Hatrorp
Joux Buienz
M.D
Tony Vincryt
Pari
Hainan
Duke’s Place
Haman
John Labour
Prince Albert
Christian VIII
Denmark
Lay Philippe
Leopold
Kuga
Hanover
Duchess of
Kent
Duke
Cambridge
Ensa
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