Great Boat Race on the Tyne Clasper Defeats Pocock
The five mile Tyne race featured Henry Clasper of Derwenthaugh against Pocock of London for £100 a side. After a tense start and several clashes, Clasper led, Pocock emptied water from his boat, and Clasper finished over a quarter of a mile ahead in about twelve minutes amid a huge crowd and heavy betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claspen
Pocock
Newcast Leveon
Clasper
Bia Nwn
Evin
Casper
Sider
Newcastle
Levent
Attempted suicide on a steamer near Gravesend
A young man on the steamer from Blackwall to Gravesend fired a pistol on the after deck. He was found alive with a small pistol ball in his head, and another ball discarded. He refused to reveal his name, saying he acted to end his life due to desperate circumstances. He was taken to Gravesend workhouse for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleckeall
Gravesend
van Vn
Terrace Pier
Mr. Hodges
Afr. Saunders
Hodgen
H. J. Colbrooke
William Hall
High Holborn
C. Story
Bow
Bridge
Stratford
John G. Watta
Clifton Atreat North
Finsbury ‘Square
Blackwall
Gentileman
Housston Barracks
Horne Guards
4Th Dragoons
Kirwan
Marshel
Duke of Wellington
Jonn Miacapoxann
Tarleton
Ghana
Munpen
Alsager’s
Mycock
William Scott
Dean
Fielding
Aida
Inspector Price
Audley
Price
Webb
Stafford County
Witware
Whitmore
Ublesx
Fanny
Tme
Alsager
Operative Tatora’ Association
Liverpool
Posts
South Australia
Port Adelaide
Pontefract
Susan Dennison
Winder
Sodabe
Yorkshire Gazelle
Matxsua M
Sandridge
Melksham
Beil and Ponting
Bruge
Contody
Wells
Wiltshire Independent
The Caves of Dabra and a Nation’s Call to War
A dense historical column mixes poetry and prose as it recalls the Dabra caves and the mass casualties of a brutal siege, naming French leaders and revolutionary figures while denouncing colonial violence. It contrasts sacred duty, national pride, and the cost of conquest alongside political satire on ministers and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabra
Abdl-Kader
Abd-el-Kader
France
Clovis
Martel
Brave de Foix
Stout du
The Condition of Ireland's People in Cork and West Cork
A Times correspondent from Cork surveys the city and surrounding countryside. He notes Cork’s beauty, its markets, ports, and the Beamish and Crawford brewery, then discusses mining prospects in Cork and Kerry. He contrasts Cork’s apparent wealth with poverty rooted in union policies and calls for reform and better use of Ireland’s mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times’ Commissioner
Conx
Cork
Messrs
Ireland
Mansell
Limerick
Chamber of Commerce
Bandon
Dublin
Dublin and
Cashel
Cornwall
Kerry
Bearhaven
Bantry
Mining Company of Ireland
Counell
Coupy
Coosheen
Scuil Harbour
Skibbereen
Banters
Bantry Bay
Connell
Ian Cornwall
London
Paris
Mr. O'Connell
The Devil to Pay Delights at Adelphi with Fabbri Star Turn
The new ballet The Devil to Pay opened Monday to strong acclaim led by Mademoiselle Fabbri as Mazoniki whose debut drew long applause. Other dancers Datas Petit Stephan Bretin and W H Payne impressed, while Mr Wallace’s opera and the ballet fill the bill, with repeated ovations and growing audience fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devry Laxz Tazataz
Adelphi
Mademoiselle Fabbri
Mazoniki
Cerito
Einsler
Jean Zeal
Académie Quyale
Mademoiselle Datas
Yelva
Bonquet
Mademoiselle Petit Stephan
Deucer
Bretin
Académie Royale
W. H. Payne
Wieland
Coryphées
Corps de Ballet
Jong
Wallace
Mr. Bunn
Maritana
Don Cesar J
Miss Poole
Afaritana
Jollien
Pelke
Galt
Jobscouse
Navarino
M. Jullien
Seven Lancaster children die from clothes catching fire
A sequence of fatal incidents leaves at least seven children dead in Lancaster and nearby areas as clothes ignite while caregivers are away. The report notes accidental fires and warnings about child safety in the home.
Beeston Fire Destroys Fifteen Stacks at Walker Farm Yard
Nottingham Mercury reports a fierce incendiary blaze at Beeston near Nottingham destroying fifteen stacks at Mr Joseph Walker’s Cox's Lane yard. Despite heavy rain and water shortages, villagers saved several stacks and cottages while fire crews fought the flames from eight until morning. Insured value £400 likely insufficient for losses. postman Mr Joseph Oldham loses at least £10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottin
Ham
Joseph Walker
Chilwell
Bestwood
Clifton
Thrumptos
Raddington Hills
Guardian Fire Office
Walker
Joseph Oldham
Nottingham
Beeston
Nottingham Mercury
Earl of Aldborough Cured by Olo Ways
Extract from the Earl of Aldborough’s Mesaina dated Leghorn February 1850s praises Holloway’s Pills and Ointment for liver and stomach disorders. Patient reports relief where other remedies failed and requests another box for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl OF
Aldborough
Pyle Lesa
Carlabad
Marienbed
Arpuonovar
Reviews of the Work by Mr La Mert
Reviews praise a medical author for addressing induced habits from schools and private seminars. The essay aims to correct early indiscretions with masterly prose and guidance for youths and adults. Published in London with a long list of booksellers and daily home sales noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mert
Easay
Staford Gazette
London
S. Gilbert
Patersostet Row
Starle
Tichborne-street
Quadrant
Regent-street
Hannay and Co
Oxford-street
Noble
Chencery-lane
Gordon
Leidenthal-street
Heywood
Oldhamwreet
Blanchester
Watts
Snowhill
Birmingham
Baraclough
Fargate
Shefield
D. France and Co
Butcher Bank
Newcastle-oneTyne
Manly Health and its Hidden Decline Restored by Lucas & Co
A Victorian health treatise by C. J. Lecas and Co promises restoration from youthful indulgence related debility. It discusses mental and physical weaknesses, marriage guidance, and treatment, with warnings about counterfeit editions and instructions to obtain via authors for secrecy. Printed in London with multiple booksellers listed and a call to trusted professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaia
R. and
L. Perry
PERRY
Mcsnare
Perry Arei
Bernars-Street
Oxford-Street
London
Vganty Health
C. J. Lecas
T. Price
Dame Street
Dublin
All Booksellen
New Bell's Weekly Messenger
Mary
Tia I
Toy
Alrke
Calvalatt
Megers
Lucas
Newnanestreet
Ostornde Street
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Tattersall
Moxpar
Newport
Denny
E. Stussell
Sting
Shubrick
Brocardo
Ngon
Ramsay
Malcolm
O'Brien
Albemarle
D. Cook
Worthington
Duke of Richmond
C. Monk
Colonel Peel
J. Gerard
Broderip
Thames
Lieutenant Tracy
Westminster Bridewell
House of Correction
Westminster
Evans
Thames Police
George Jubestone
Nonth
Citler
Newfoundland
Cstain Clayton
Helen
Clayton
Daniel Mearny
Scotland
James M'Keans
John Martin
Belfast
Dungera
Harrison
Harrlann
Greenock
Ulster
Nilesian
Glasgow
Pat
St. Ford Cottage
Elgie
Melville
Ast
Berwick
Bate
Dumfries
Edin- Forrar
Haddington
Kirkcudbright
Kisross
Gow
Perth
Peebles
Roxburgh
Renfrew
Phrygisos
Warné
Linnceros
Ot Jawee
Province Wellesley
Suzar
Ammong
James Marris
Grocer, &c
Grimsby
Otnshire Chronicle
Naples
Paul V
Paulo V
Christiane Heip
Invictissima Pontificia Omnipotentia Conservatori Acerrimo
Thas
God
Paul III
Bologna
Paulo Tertio
Max
Paul
Proud
Robert Peel
Anti Cornlaw League
Lord Jon
Lord John
Durd Journ
Lord Mayor
Aptes
Richardson
Baumann
Barrett Lezarne
Kenig
Erez
United States
de Meyer
Templeton
Leopold de Meyer
Park Theatre
the Tabernacle
Boston
Keans
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Bisl Delcy
Raphine Lacy
Park
Seguins
Frazer
Burton
Ole Bull
Havre
Mr. Crisp
Mrs. Mowatt
T. D. Rico
Mexico
New York Herald
Lancaster
Cumberland
George Howlett
William Brown
Southwark
Mintreet
Ceslake
St. George's Workhouse
Land Ad
Kendle
Hatshi
Professor Holloway
Temple Bar
N.B
Samuel Lamert
Broroap-sTnner
Bevronn-squane
University of Edinburgh
London Hospital Medical Society
Apothecaries Hall
R. J. Brodie and Co
Sherwood, Gilbert, and
Piper
Paternaster Row
Hansay and Co
Parkins
Compton-street
Soho
Chancery-lace
Barth
Brydges-street
Covent Gardena
Leadenhall-street
Beoksellers
Town
London Mercantile Journal
Brodie
Messrs. Hrodie and Co
Montague-street
Ruwsell-Square
British Museum
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