Foreign Intelligence from Paris and Worldwide Happenings
Reports from Paris indicate calm with minor notes on the Republican party and censorship. distress rises in Parisian and provincial centers with bread aid and stock movements. Dispatches also cover Constantina, Spain, Italy, Germany, Persia, and Croatia with military, political, and seismic curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie
France
Russia
Rpublican
L'Intelligence
Gazette de France
le National
Paris
12Th Arrondissement
Bowen
London
Morday
Pais
Lergs
Chamber of Deputies
Constantina
Epers
Achmet Bey
Kaliphat
Ayji-Suleyman
Kabyle
Ahhmet
Beylick
Sanday
Madrid
Mapaio
Toledo
Spain
Benvenuto Cellini
Berrugneta
Alonzo Cano
Michael Argelo
England
Germany
Hamburg
Ernest
Inesbe
Federal
Persia
Lahore
Caspian
Farakad
Croatia
Agram
Survivors Describe Atrocity Aboard Home After Disaster
Letters from Washington North Carolina recount survivors saved from the Home catastrophe facing robbery and violence shoreside. Passengers Masher and Hellen describe trunks rifled and even corpses looted, including a gold watch. A distraught woman and companion were driven from a house when seeking her belongings. Meanwhile barley growers push for distillery law changes, with Haddington resolutions cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aras
Ahara
Washington
N.C
John Masher
Conrad Hellen
Albany
New York Commercial Advertiser
Sest
Haddington
Duty of the People on Parties in the Legislature
A critique of party politics urges the public to demand independence from Whig and Tory factions. It laments parliamentary games, praises citizen vigilance, and calls for electing politicians committed to national welfare over party gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Eee Diane
Perticax
Ira
Bee
United Kingdom
St. Stephens
Teresteay
Tris
Harlem
Greiret
Wutry
Farscoth
John Bull
Boardiss
Chatham
England
Ely
Parliament and the people's demand for faithful service
The letter argues that in the new Parliament, government waste must be trimmed and accountability increased. It cites £150000 spent on Parliament's year ending March 1838, plus half a million for a new House and furnishings. It urges citizens to demand diligent, nonpartisan lawmaking and reduced civil lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Christendom
Edifee
Insects by Electricity Challenge Scientific Belief
Letters recount experiments by Andrew Crosse on insects formed in silicate solutions under prolonged electric current. Observers report live specimens emerging on iron wires and copper sulfates, with light exposure hindering growth and dark conditions promoting development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosse
Clarke
Lowther Arcade
Strand
Enrrox
Andrew Crouse
ELM
Craign
Broomfield
Taunton
Andrew Caesse
Madras cravats return to fashion and dress notes
The article notes a shift from dark stocks to varied patterns including lively Madras cravats and white neckcloths for evening wear. It mentions fashion changes seen as more refined from morning to evening attire. It also covers a fiscal reply about stamp duty exemptions for certified copies of marriage and registrar-issued certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Oliver Twist and the Jewish Benefactor Scene Noted
In Bentley's Miscellany a vivid Oliver Twist scene unfolds with the Jew and Fagin, spotlighting the boy's peril and the thieves' mockery, while other items discuss religious education reform and parochial life alongside court dog stories and translations.
Parliament Fees Debate Fossilized in Public Verdict
A correspondent blasts House of Commons committee fees as extortionate and misapplied public funds. He cites parliamentary estimates for 1837 38 showing large overall costs cut by alleged committee fees and calls for abolition, arguing the public pays while members profit. He warns the House to reveal true accounts and rectify the system to restore trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bumble
Wiiters
Tiger
Justice Park
Weekly Chronicle
House of Commons
Richmond
House of Commess
Eadh
Uwatil
Ezow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foreign Intelligence
Mr. Crosse
C. Moxen
Newgate
Mra Pry
Owen
Bentley
the Foundling
Oliver
Rex
Wade
Oliver Twist
Greevenor- Quare
Olivar
Bill
Mancy
Ceeses
Sikes
Nancy
Sikvs
Mr. Sikes
Charles Bzten
Fagin
Bates
Charley
Fegin
Tvs
WBICR
Oiffer
Justices Park
Touchinshia
Justins Park
Doz
Viger
Mr. Justice Park
Befar
Monsieur Fenwick de Porquet
Foua
Eftaghan Wilson
Aliewances, &c
House of Bards
H Sasurasle
Ignis Fa
B.li
Eee Hk
Joe Miller
Derby
Joe
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