Afghan Insurrection Fails Against Pollock Force at Kandahar
Dispatches describe the January engagement with Khan and Prince Fata Jung, where Afghan resistance collapsed under General Nott's 5.5 infantry regiments, 1,000 cavalry, and 16 guns. Afghan casualties ran about 400. British losses were light. Reports note Ghuznee besieged but held, Attakhan’s failure to rally tribes, and speculation on relief moves via Kandahar passes. Musings on Shah Soojah, Akhbar Khan, and Cabul politics dominate further letters from Jellalabad and Cabul.
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Reg ‘Khan
Fata Jung
Nott
Attakhan
Candahar
Kelmund
Cabul
Ghuznce
Palmer
Khelat-i-Ghilzie
Affghanistan
Berta
Jellalabad
Sale
Monireath
Akhbar Khan
India
Ollock
3D Dragoon
Schah Soojah
Delhi
Agra
Schah Soo
Conolly
Shah Soojah
Loodiana
Elphinstone
Mohamed Shah Khan
Ghiltee
Lughnan Valley
Shelton
M‘naghten
Short
Bord
Anderson
Waller
Eyre
Mainwaring
Trevor
Troup
Melville
Pottinger
Brown
Mein
Magrath
Smyth
Johnstone
Ryley
Mackenzie
Wade
Swayne
Native Infantry
Burt
Peshawar
Blair
Bygrave
Cabal
Zeman Khan
Cabol
Pollock
Her
Madras Presidency
England
Bengal
Wild
Tassin
Macheron
Prince of Wales
Gundamuck
Jabbar Kaan
Shah
Shamsoodeen
Ghuznee
Ameeroolah
Jabbar Khan
Council of War
Scah Soojah
Nisgar
Kohistan
Kohdaran
Mir Mesjedee
Arrival of Lord Ellenborough to Calcutta in March
The new governor general Lord Ellenborough arrived in Calcutta on March 1 amid gun salutes and cheers at a town hall meeting proposing a statue for Lord Auckland. He issued orders to honor Auckland’s distinctions, while a large levee featured many Europeans and few native nobles, prompting concerns over access for native elites. The piece notes India’s overall calm but warns against complacency after killings and mutinous undercurrents in Madras regiments and regional tensions in Judpore and Onde, with the Burmese king returning to Rangoon and the Afghan war looming.
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Shah Soojah
Kohistan
Loodiana
Cabul
Jellalabad
Mulla Shisson
Kawarsur
Ferozepore
Khyber
Affghanistan
Seharunpore
Affghan
Hurkara
Blair
Bygrave
Delhi
Hansi
India
Lord Ellenborough
Calcutta
Lord Auckland
Fort William
Earl of Auckland
G.C.B
G. A. Busway
Government of India
Lord Edenborough
Maddock
Hillier
Lord W. Bentinck
England
Madras
China
Emda
Lord Elphinstone
Onde
Judpore
Rangoon
Fatal Duel at Palermo Ends with Lieutenant Dead
A duel in Palermo between Lieutenant Brooke Johnson of the 8th and Duc di Calabritti ends with Johnson killed by a pistol shot after a paramedical exchange. The incident occurs amid heavy police scrutiny as dueling laws in Sicily are strict. Also reported is a case in which John Turner of Pimlico tries to license spirits by claiming a royal license granted by the queen during a moment of feigned weakness. The court dismisses the defense but warns against repetition.
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Palermo
Malta
Sicily
Brooke Johnson
Duc di Calabritti
Johnson
Duc de Calabritti
Mons
del Balzoff
Signor
Privitees
John Turner
Ranelagh-street
Pimlico
Fatignae
Anatomy of the peers: Irish and British barons described
The article traces the Parnell, Boyle, Cornwallis, Pepys, and Cottenham peerages with biographical sketches of their ascent paths, family ties, and notable roles. It notes Charles II era migrations, Ireland and England titles, parliamentary service, and opinions on governance, ending with Lord Cottenham’s Chancery leadership and reputation.
Law court action over Westminster fire damage to Lord Canterbury
In a petition of right the Viscount Canterbury seeks compensation for losses from the late Parliament fire. The crown argues no redress lies, citing royal prerogatives and immunity, while Sir Thomas Wilde urges that the king’s prerogative does not excuse fault. The hearing is adjourned to continue arguments on responsibility and remedy.
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Court OF Chancery
Tuzspay
Viscount Cantersury
Lord Canterbury
Horace Twiss
Wray
Waddington
Royal Palace
Westminster
William IV
Edward III
T.R
Scott
T. Wilde
George IV
George III
House of Lords
Court notes penalties in Lichfield elections cases
In Stafford assizes Gregory v. Fei Gregory v. Bexnett involved two £50 penalties for not compiling a borough list in 1810 and for failure to present a demanded list. verdict favored the defendants. Lawson v. Farebrother saw the clerk sue the Lambeth Savings Bank treasurer for £690 paid into Wright and Co. as trustee. judge held the treasurer liable on his bond. Bankruptcy Court Minnay Mary Lepong Bank reports adjourned final examination of former Marylebone Bank director, with health and travel delays noted.
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Nny
Graham
Commissioner Williams
France
C. Williams
Hannay
Inne Tuomas Rosinsux
Merivale
Leadenhall Street
Hubbard
Anc
Stafford
Mr. Bros
Godson
J. W. Smith
Lawson
Farebrother
County of
Surrey
Alderman Farebrother
Lambeth Savings Bank
Bank of Messrs. Wright and Co
Ogle
Peacock
Lambeth Savings’ Bank
Savings’ Bank
Bank of Wright and Co
Court of Chancery
Lord Abinger
Monnay
Tas Mary Lepong Bank
Inne Davin Hanway
C. F Williams
Marylebone Bank
Parry
Fiat
Mr. Graham
Murder attempt at Drury Lane woman charged
A young woman, Sarah Thomas, faced reexamination for attempting to murder twelve year old John Wilks at Drury Lane. The case details show gin and beer given to the boy, then a razor wound to his neck and cheek as witnesses describe the struggle, with defenses about occupancy and threats. The hearing included notes on other matters as the prisoner was remanded for further testimony and a separate matter involving selling German Opera translations near Covent Garden.
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Sarah Thomas
Jardine
John Wilks
Parker-street
Drury-lane
Witness
King’s College Hospital
Portugal-street
Sarah Wilks
Charlotte Repuke
Mark Todd
Schloss
Duggan
King-street
Holborn
Joe
Carmin
Rogerson
Wardour-street
Prisoner acquitted of bigamy after William Ward case
In a Birmingham court William Ward faced bigamy and desertion charges. Elizabeth Banks, a key witness, testified she lived with Ward in Birmingham and bore his child, while the parish argued for prosecution to protect public funds. After lengthy examination, Ward was discharged, with Grace Ward confirming their marriage and the parish agreeing on support terms to avoid further confinement.
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Ani
Raily
Wm. Ward
Elizabeth Banks
Henly
Birmin
Boniver
Oldershaw
Ao “Bison Ee
Cordingly Nut
Birmingham
Elizabeth Simpkins
William Ward
Haker Waeves
London
Robinson
T.eo
Simpkins
Mr. Oldershaw
Elizebeth
Banks
May
Mr. Combe
Hayter
Ouders
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Iheshaw
Sedgeley Church
Fiat
Old Street
Ward
Lewis
Robins
Combe
Oldershaw Sai
Islington
KNATCHBULLISM AT UXBRIDGE PETTY SESSIONS
Captain Thomas Ricketts formerly of the 44th regiment faced a Hillingdon toll evasion case at UXBRIDGE magistrates. Witnesses testified the party passed through the turnpike without paying a toll, claiming payment would be made later. The bench convicted, fining £5 plus £3 3s expenses. The room was densely crowded.
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Uxbridge
Thomas Ricketts
44Th Regiment
High Wycombe
Bucks
T. T. Clark
C. Newdig
Hillingdo
Griffiths
Wm. Richman
Hillingdon Gate
Mr. D'Iraeli
Presen
M D'Israeli
London
Cros
John Hobbs
Old Hats
Bali
D'Israeli
Arong
Pevill
Hillingdon
M Griffiths
Clark
Grffiths
James D'Israeli
Shrewsbury
Griffins
Richmond
Ricketts
D’israeli
Tullman
Ealing
Ealing-gate
Sentry Thomas Paul Faces Murder Charge in 1837 Case
An ex-convict known as Sentry, who served part of a seven year transportation term for robbery and was released during the Prince of Wales birth, appeared before Mr. Grove at Greenwich police office charged with the murder of Duncan Crawford on April 10, 1837. Witnesses were examined and he was remanded for further evidence. traced by Sergeant Lovell with help from Mr. Lucy of the Commercial Dock Company.
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United Service Gazetts
Justice Wightman
United Service Gazette
Morris
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Devonport
Heligoland
Torrens
Aftidavit
Moonoar
Rovbert Duke
Clerkenwell
Hattongarten
Wood
Cooke
Thomas Paul
Duncan Crauford
H O
Prince of Wales
Mr. Grove
Greenwich
Duncan Crawford
Lovell
Lucy
Commercial Dock Company
Rotherhithe
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Parnell
Congleton
County Chester
Ireland
Charles II
Thomas Parnell
Clogher
Pope
Swift
Addison
John Parnell
Court of Queen's Bench
Sir John Parnell
Revenue of
Privy Council
Caroline Elizabeth
John
Earl of
Finance Committee
Excise Inquiry Commission
Ordnance
Navy
Queen's County
Dundee
Gore Langton
Chester-street
Grosvenor-place
Bathleague
Queen’s County
Cork
Axp Orrery
Hereford
Richard Boyle
Middle Temple
Elizabeth
Baron Boyle
Youghall
Dungarvon
Robert Boyle
Richard
Henry Clifford
Earl of Cumberland
Baron Clifford
Lanesborough
County Cork
Earl of Burlington
Bandon Bridge
Boyle
Liscarroll
Charles
Lord Clifford
Jane
William Duke of Somerset
Edward Duke of Somerset
Edward VI
Clifford
Elizabeth Clifford
Henry Lord Clifford
House of Peers
Republic of Letters
William
Duke of
Devonshire
Orrery
Baron Boyle of
Marston
Great Britain
Edmund
Edmund Boyle
Dungarvan
Broghill
County Somerset
Isabella Henrietta
William Poyntz
Midgham
Berks
Hamilton-place
Marston-hall
Frome
Cornwallis
Earl
Thomas Cornwallis
Charles the Second
Baron Cornwallis
Eyecounty
Suffolk
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Brome
Earl Cornwallis
Tower
York Town
Crabbe
America
East Indies
Gawnpoor
George Ensor
Dr. Buchanan
Asia
Lord Cornwallis
William Pitt
Robert Stewart
Lord Castlereagh
James Cornwallis
D.C.L
Litchfield and
Coventry
Laura Hayes
Earl Hardwicke
Earl Guildford
Braybrooke
Louisa Cornwallis
Elliot
Mary Ross
Elizabeth Cornwallis
Hill-street
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Cottenham
Cambridgeshire
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William Weller Pepys
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Charles Christopher Cottenham
Lordship
W. Wingfield
Baron Langdale
Baron Strafford
W. Weepys
Earl of Digby
Earl of Devon
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Sodor and Man
J. Whately
H. 5S. Pepys
Lord Cottenham
John Campbell
John Leach
Baron Cottenham
Cambridge
Earl Fitzwilliam
Higham Ferrers
Milton
Copse Hill
Wimbledon
LAW
Consistory Court
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Rural Marine
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Royal Marines
White Horse
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Upo
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