Texan accession and its effect on Mexico and the Union
A Geneva traveler warns that Texas joining the United States would end Mexican sovereignty, trigger rapid population growth with diverse emigrants, threaten border stability, and doom the Mexican state. The piece argues Americans would pursue growth and expansion, while slavery would become the central conflict shaping the region’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Congress
Texas
United States
New England
Mexico
South
Revolt in Uruguay Ignites South American Power Struggle
Buenos Ayres papers report Rivera’s bid to overthrow the Uruguay government with 100 men, opposed by Britos with 300 forces. Rosas’ Buenos Aires backs central authority, while Oribe seeks aid to quell the insurrection. Brazil supports Monte Video, Chile suspends ties amid ongoing frontier wars and tensions with Santa Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Buenos Ayres
Uruguay
Don Fructuoso de Rivera
Col
Britos
Rivera
New World
Rosas
Lavelleja
Lavalle
Brazil
Monte Video
Chili
Santa Cruz
Salaverry
Spain
Argentine Republic
Crisis in Lower Canada and call for union with Upper Canada
A letter from Quebec dated October 10 1836 describes cold weather and troop augmentations in Montreal amid fears of disturbances in Lower Canada. It argues for an elective council as a prelude to union with Upper Canada to escape French factional rule and preserve British interests.
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North America
Cannapdas
Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Colonial Office
Lower Canada
Downing Street
Belonger
England
Upper Canada
Singapore pirates routed by Andromache crews in May action
In Singapore Chronicle style, five boats from HMS Andromache patrolled islands on May 30 to deter pirate depredations. A pinnace led by Lt. Reed hailed two prows that fired grape shot. many pirates leaped overboard and drowned. The next day nine captives were secured on a nearby island.
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Singapore
Andromache
Reed
Pirates and naval action near Singapore and Linguin
The text notes Balaam or Balam called Rin Breeches, a noted robber, separated and ironsed after a large pirate loss. On June 12 Andromache in disguise attacked prows near Point Romanis, destroying several and capturing others. A Canton Register supplement details Lieut Elliot’s single boat assault on 26 pirate prows, sinking many and earning a captaincy.
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Balaam
Balam
Andromache
Straits of Singapore
Point Romanis
Linguin
Canton Register
Elliot
New Governor Expected as Hobart Town Sees Change
An 1836 Hobart Town letter reports a new governor likely to arrive, with Governor Arthur recalled. Trade has fallen to half previous profits amid opposition, sheep-stealing rises, and new handsome government buildings rise as the town grows toward Londonlike importance.
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New South Wales
Hobart Town
Arthur
London
Victoria Bridge opening near Tiverton promises swift completion
Bath reports the renovated pump-room and council led improvements while Victoria Bridge across the river at Norfolk Crescent nears completion after 14 weeks of masons and iron works. The bridge will connect Marlborough buildings and the Upper Bristol road with Tiverton and open in about a fortnight.
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Bath
Victoria Bridge
Norfolk Crescent
Masons and Iron Works
Marlborough Buildings
Bristol Road
Tiverton
Blackkburn
James Booth
L. Brown
Whalsey
Whalley
Mary
Jane Booth
James
Cambridgeshire
Triplow
Foulmire
Joseph Ellis
Phoenix
Carlisle
Messrs. Dixon
Doncaster
Dundee
Exeter
Guardians of the
Devon
Earl of Devon
Rolle
E. R. Williamson
London
Lord Lyndhurst
J.C. Colquhoun
Killermont
John Campbell
Glasgow
Lock 16
Scotaman
Leeds
Dearn
Joan Mansuatz
Marshall
Myan
John Turner
John Sparrow
de Pass
Lynn
Fraudulent Dozvors. Burns Aboard in Philadelphia
A New York letter from the 7th ul. reports Burns, the man with a large reward, arrived in Philadelphia but could not be detained due to local laws. Bennetts who fled at the same time were not yet located.
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Dozvors
New York
Burns
Philadelphia
Bennetts
America
Dustman jailed after champagne and gin theft in dust-cart
A dustman nicknamed Dusty Bob faced trial for stealing a bottle of champagne and gin from a wine merchant. Evidence included a nose-bag concealing bottles and a fruit seller's sighting. The lord mayor sentenced him to Bridewell for a month. A second case involved a young man named Charles Jails who robbed for transportation and wished to be sent abroad. The alderman remanded him for further inquiry.
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Nayog Bob Sivain
Dusty Bob
Clatton
Bob
Dustman
Lang
Mary Smith
Old Bailey
Bridewell
Compter
Charles Jails
Pirie
Webster
Gentlemars
Peter Hinde
Crown Public-Heals
Blacks Friars-Road
Mansion House
Alderman Pirie
Aldeman Pirie
Henry Phillips
No. 20
Badgerow
Pitt
Burglary Case and Horse Theft at Lat Ham
James Williams faced Alderman Farebrother on charges of stealing a mare from Mr. Barnard near Latham Hertfordshire. The mare, ridden to Smithfield, was valued at about £5. the suspect claimed a stranger delivered the halter and denied theft. Farebrother remanded him for trial while noting the defendant’s hardship and past difficulties. Two blacksmiths, James Lapham and Thomas Mead, were also charged with burglariously entering the Fox and Knot pub in Snow Hill after a break. Goods missing included seven silver spoons and a dial. police visited the suspects’ St John’s area home.
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Exeter
Exeter College
Bushey
Watford
National Society
Hythe
Stewart Marjoribanks
Lushington
His Majesty’s Navy
National School
Welsh
National School Society
Welah
Marjoribanks
Odessa
Taganrog
Downs
Dover
Exchequer
Parsons
Cerberus
Ministrar
St. Peter
Voirel
Baden-Baden
Louis Buonaparte
Louis
Louis Napoleon
General Voirel
Strasburg
General Voirol
Journal du Havre
Roystone
Stairfoot
Barnsley
William Faw
William Hardwich
John Longbottsm
Wardwich
Jerry-street
New Steadend
Leeds
Littlehampton
Sussex
Bennett
Fing
Finy
Macclesfield
Buxton
Heathcote
Manchester
Exchange
Bateman
Dean’s Gate
Fustian-Cutters
Newbridge
Newcastle-upon-Tymne
Bristol
London
Northampton
William Ward
Market Harborough
Thomas Holmes
Samuel
Holmes
Ward
G. C. Stringer
North Wales
Pary’s Mountain
Hughes
William Pritchard
Staffordshire
Potteries
Staffordshire Potteries
Cheshire Junction Company
South Union Company
Waterford
Hannah Thomas
Robinson Thomas
R.N
Ballinakill
Hannah Donovan
Cork
Kilmacthomas
Dungarvan
Donovan
Thomas
James Pinnock
Worcester
Long Ashton
James Williams
Farebrother
Barnard
Latham
Herts
Bates
Smithfield
Issett
Halden
Yardley
Hitchen
Cambridgeshire
Alderman Farebrother
James Lapham
Thomas Mead
Fox and Knot Publicouse
Fox and Knot-court
King-street
Snowhill
Michi Downey
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