Murder of the Maharajah Shere Sing shocks India
Overland mail from Bombay reports the murder of Shere Sing the Maharajah of Lahore, his two sons and wives killed by conspirators led by Dhyan Sing and Ajeet Sing. Heera Sing is named premier as the Punjab teeters toward British intervention and possible annexation. Other notes: unrest in Bundelkhand Gwalior, large force near Jumna, Napier at Kurrachee, Sukkur sickness, and Calcutta politics remain volatile.
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Overland Mail
India
Malta
Alexandria
Bombay
Berenice
Calcutta
Madras
Singapore
Shere Sing
Lahore
Ajeet Dhuleep Sing
Kurruck Sing
Heera Sing
Affghanistan
Scinde
Sukkur
C. Napier
Kurrachee
Bundelkhand
Gwalior
Jumna
Lord Ellenborough
The Punjaub Murder of the Maharajah Shere Sing
A dramatic report describes the assassination of Maharajah Shere Sing of Lahore and the slaughter of his family, including the infant born the day before. It notes regicide by Ajeet Sing, subsequent killings by Heera Sing and Lena Sing, and Dhuleep Sing rising to the throne with Heera Sing as vizier, citing Delhi Gazette extracts and letters from Ferozepur and Umballa.
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Qone
Lahore
Shere Sing
Ajeet Sing
Purtaab Sing
Zenana
Dhuan Sing
Heera Sing
Lena Sing
Dhuleep Sing
Ranjeet
Delhi Gazette
Ferozeppur
P.m
Maharajah Shere Sing
Pustaub Sing
Rajah Dhyan Sing
Punjaab
Ferozepoor
Fakeer Azeezood-deen
Chiraghond-deen
Kassoor
Ferezepoor
Loodheeana
Umballa
Kurnaul
Delhi
Mohrjapoor Conspiracy and Palace Blood Bath Unfolds
The north gate of Lahore scene recounts Azeedooddeen and Dhyan Sing guiding Sirdar Ajeet Sing to assassinate Shere Sing, with the rajah killed, the palace seized, and Duleep Sing proclaimed heir. General Ventura led a failed pursuit, and mass executions followed as British intervention looms amid calls for decisive, equitable policy toward the Punjaub. The piece questions Lord Ellenborough and calls for a strong, clear hand in governing.
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Lahore
Azeedooddeen
Dhyan Sing
Sirdar
Ajeet Sing
Golab Sing
Lena Sing
Soochet Sing
Shere Sing
Ventura
Purtaab Sing
Suware
Duleep Sing
Run Jeet Sing
Purtaub Sing
Scinde
Lord Ellenborough
Pacific
Bengal
Bombay
Intelligence from Affghanistan and Scinde Dispatches
Intelligence from Afghanistan describes Dost Mahomed seeking to conquer Peshawar and Turkistan, and Bokhara defenses mobilizing. Hyder Khan is to visit the British to avert war while Shere Sing’s assassination looms. In Scinde, sickness rises in Sukkur with fevers and dysentery as hospitals fill, Napier arrives at Kurrachee, and a Jumna force of eighteen to twenty thousand is ordered.
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Affghanistan
Lahore
Bokhara
Cabul
Dost Mahomed
Peshawar
Turkistan
Bukhara
Oxus
Mahomed
Hyder Khan
Akbar Khan
Shere Sing
Cahul
Punjaub
Sukkur
Shere Mahomed
Sir C. Napier
Kurrachee
Hyderabad
Napier
Bombay
North West Provinces
Jumna
Army of Exercise May Be a Display Force for Punjab
The so called Army of Exercise is thought to be set up mainly as show rather than a real field force. It has been linked to potential action against Gwalior, with speculation that it might instead be directed toward operations in the Punjaab.
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Gwalior
Ferozepoor
Affghan
Punjaab
Lahore
Wreck of the Memnon and Lord Mayor's Day Tale
An eyewitness journal recounts the Memnon wreck near Cape Guardafui on August 1, detailing the sudden break up, lost boats, and perilous voyage to Aden aided by Somali assistance. The narrative shifts to London as Westminster swearing in and a grand Guildhall banquet honor the new lord mayor with speeches by Sir Robert Peel and city leaders.
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Westminster
Council
City of London
Humphery
Guildhall
Vintry-ward
King-street
Ca‘eaton-street
Moorgate-street
London-wall
Broad-street
Threadneedle-street
Mansion-house-street
Poultry
Cheapside
Queen-street
Southwark-bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Westminster Hall
Blackfriar's Bridge
Lord Mayor Toasts and City Health Cheers at Banquet
A London banquet featured toasts to the Lord Mayor, Lord Chief Justice Tindal, Mr Masterman, Mr Pattison, the Attorney General, the Bar of England, the Recorder and Sheriffs. Prosperity to the City of London was invoked though not all remarks were audible at the reporters’ table. Sir Robert Peel alone was clearly heard as guests dispersed.
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Robert Peel
China
London
City of London
House of Commons
Alderman Humphery
Baronet
Hear
Corporation of London
Sergeant’s Inn
Chronicle
the Common Pleas
England
Tindal
Masterman
Pattison
Attorney General
Bar of England
Attorney-general
Recorder
Sir Robert Peel
Henry Pottinger named Hong Kong governor after envoy tenure
Intelligence from China reaches August 3 as plans for Hong Kong governance by Sir Henry Pottinger proceed with smooth arrangements. The piece praises his diplomatic career in China, noting broad praise amid minor criticisms and hopes for continued service to advance the established machinery.
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China
England
Suez
Aktar
Henry Pottinger
Hong- Kong
A Calendar for Great Britain and Ireland Times and Tides
A 19th century calendar details sunrise and sunset adjustments by latitude for Great Britain and Ireland. It lists high water times at London Hack gates and adds for Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven and subtracts for Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow and Southampton noting many smaller harbours follow similarly.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Cambridge Term Marks 23rd Sunday in Trinity Lessons Weather Notes
The entry records Cambridge term start on Sunday November 12 with liturgical lessons for morning and evening, date specifics for the moon and sun, day length, and dawn and twilight times. It lists daily weather forecasts from Legh with Meteo Ephem and Zadkiel notes, including forthcoming events and a certificate requirement for legal professionals on November 15. It also notes the Battle of Biscay weather on November 18 and marks the Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity on November 19 with lessons and astronomical details.
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Cambridge
Trinity
John iv
Legh
Meteo
Ephem
Zadkiel
Bruins
Tursuay
Meteo Ephem
Inn of Court
England
Battle of Biscay
Ireland and Sikh crises threaten empire and reform
The article argues Irish agitation for Repeal stems from widespread injustice and a growing nationalist mood, warning against using strong garrisons to prop up control. It contrasts this with Punjab turmoil after Shere Singh’s murder, detailing brutal power struggles and questions about British intervention and empire policy.
Mistaken Prosecution and Land Reform in Ireland Debate
The piece argues that government prosecutions reflect a national malaise and urges decisive land reform. It cautions against relying on commissions to mask intentions, notes the need to probe deeply into the land question, and contends that genuine reform must balance property rights with peasant improvement and the role of the Irish church in fostering peace and justice.
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Robert Peel
Ireland
More O'Ferrall
Lord Devon
Prussia
England
A New Way to Pay Old Debts Between Mexico and England
A controversial quarrel between Mexico and England is examined as an international dispute over creditors and honor. The Mexican president is described as aggressive and reluctant to settle, contrasting with calmer reactions from other nations. The piece critiques the handling of debts and diplomatic insults in the cross Atlantic power struggle.
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Mexico
England
Brown
Pensylvania
Foreign Office
Sydney Smith
Lord Aberdeen
British Flag dinner sparks quarrel over Texan victories
The piece critiques a public dinner display of the British flag amid Texian victories, noting potential for conflict between Britain and Mexico. It discusses risks to trade, mines, and diplomatic relations, and questions how Lord Aberdeen will handle the matter with Mexican Minister Don Thomas Murphy, referencing France.
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England
United States
San Juan de Ulloa
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Mexico
Texas
Yucatan
Europe
Doyle
Lord Aberdeen
Don Thomas Murphy
France
Mr Smith OBrien and the O Connell Rent Stir Ireland
A Nation review questions Mr Smith O Brien s alignment with Repealers of Limerick Kerry and Cork. The Newcastle dinner in Courtenay Arms is lampooned for ecclesiastical guest list while O Brien s absence is noted. The piece suggests jealousy and factional maneuvering as O Connell faces protracted tributes, legal pressure, and fundraising ahead of looming trials. It defends the Rent as an Irish tradition of public support for leaders like O Connell and Grattan while warning that O Brien s stance risks civil conflict.
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O'Brien
Limerick
Kerry
Cork
Courtenay Arms
Newcastle
Dean Coll
P.P
Parsons
Liddy
H. Fitzgibbon
Dr. Ambrose
Mr. O'Connell
Smith O'Brien
Repeal
Ireland
O'Connell
Fox
Grattan
Pitt
Seizure of Vitula and Prince of Wales off Bolivia
Bolivia coast seizure of the Vitula and Prince of Wales for taking guano without license. Remittances on the Severn total 26,846 dollars from Mexican dividends. Mining firms Real del Monte 143,013 dollars Anglo Mexican 10,000 dollars United Mexican 59,211 dollars. Prize money for the Acorn prize from the Gabriel capture dated July 6, 1841 will be paid to late officers and crew with detailed shares listed.
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Vitula
Prince of Wales
Bolivia
Severn
Committee of
Gabriel
Court of Chancery
Stapleinn
United Service Gazette
Belfast
Devonshire-street
Lissongrove
Beck
Marylebone
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Rubeah Ben Salem
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Balfour
Mr. Stradling
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Scarborough
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Hon. Company
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Army OF Occupation
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Blackwood
Duke of Wellington
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T. B. Cusack Smith
Spain
Cusack Smith
William Follett
Barrett
Steele
Tyrrell
M‘donough
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Ranjeet Sing
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Partaab Sing
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