Marquis Wellesley Chronology and Later Grants
A terse biographical chronology lists the Marquis Wellesley's offices and honours from birth in 1760 through 1842, including British peerage, Irish and British offices, and his roles as Governor of India and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. It notes parliamentary service for Beer alston and New Windsor, marriages, and later pensions. It also records East India Company actions in 1837 regarding pecuniary difficulties and an annuity and trusteeship arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapoe Bofoun
Order of the Crescent
St. Patrick
Privy Council
House of Commons
Beer
Alston
New Windsor
Oral
India
Baron cYlesley
Marquis Wellesley
Central Junta
Spain
Inpainlss
Ireland
East India Company
Seringapatam
Court of Propre
Foreign Intelligence Briefs From Europe and Lisbon Cabinet Shuffle
Paris papers report ministerial election defeats in Nogent de Rotrou Bernay and Brionne with Hazebrouck ballots to follow. Burgundy Champagne and Bordeaux note a near perfect vintage since 1811 comet era. Cadiz calm amid editor clashes Spain. Holland envoy Baron Grovestins presents oak crown insignia to regent. Portugal reveals partial cabinet changes with Gomes de Castro as foreign affairs head and Terceira interim, Cortes prorogued to December. finance and bank funding remain tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Persia
Syria
Egypt
Turkey
Greece
Malta
Italy
Spain
Germany
Nogent de Rotron
M. de Salvandy
Sabervie
Bernay and
Brionne
Messrs. Leprevost and
Legendre
M. Dupont de L
Cadiz
Globe Journal
Defensor del Pueblo
Progresista
M. Campo
Baron de Grovestins
Holland
Madrid
Linage
Portugal
Lisney
Campelo
Mello
Falcae
Sousa Azevedo
Gomes de Castro
Duke of
War Department
Duke of Terceira
Castro Cabral
Baron Tojal
Falcra
Souza Azevedo
Gomez de Castro
Grande Antillo
M. Mello
Costa Cabral
Lisbon
Unrest in the Turkish Empire and Servia Crisis
Telegrams from Constanti nople and Alexandria detail Izzet's dangerous plots and the cabinet reshuffle led by Riza Pacha, with Mehemet Ali named honorary grand vizier. Reports claim renewed Turkish actions in Syria, Ghazir, and Kesrouan, plus troop movements toward Persia and mounting tensions with European powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Egypt
Levant
Constantinople
Alexandria
Tzzet
Servia
Syria
Mustapha
Jean
Ghasir
Kestuuan
Djani
England
Russia
Erzercum
Malatia
Ibrahim Pacha
Persia
Bagdad
Mehemet Ali
Izzet
Sarim
Rifaat Pacha
Riza Pacha
Halil Pacha
Ahmed Fetha Pacha
Seraskier
Hailil
Hassid Pacha
Tahir
Raguf
Beyrout
Smyrna
Vanguard
Cambridge
Pacha
Beys
Jerusalem
Alexander
Casio
Samy Pacha
M. Mathieu
Aslam Aga
Cairo
Turin
Gavaz
Buulac
Provisional Serbian Government Formed in Belgrade
After troops arrived in Belgrade and the country lacked a chief, a seven person provisional government was established and recognised by Kiamil Pacha and Chekib Effendi in the sultan’s name. Petronio Witch and Wuckebitsch headed the administration with ministers and ministers’ proclamations sent to authorities. Prince Michael protested, and the four great powers issued a declaration following his note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Wuckschitsch
Prince Michael
Belgrade
Kiamil Pacha
Milosch
Servia
Constantinople
Chekib Effendi
Semilin
The
Peoce
Chevaliers Petroniowitch and
Wuckebitsch
Michael
Sublime Porte
England
France
Austria
Russia
Boers surrender to British authority at Cape of Good Hope
News from the Cape reports Boer forces surrender and submit to British rule. The note from the Cape paper South African dated July 27 cites peace and mercy shown to prisoners, with details from Port Natal about July 15 and 30 July advices. A separate dispatch from Lloyds relays Hong Kong currency rules issued by Sir Henry Pottinger for trade and coinage amid China capstone notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape OF Good Hope
Cape
Port Natal
Clovte
Pietermauretzberg
China
Hono Koxe
Lloyd'’s
Committee of Privy Council For Trade
Whitehall
Lloyd's
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary
Hong Kong
J. M'Gregor
Lloyde
Henry Pottinger
Barther
Henry Porttincen
Hong-Kong
Government-house
Qualification of electors and representatives in London
A long legal note from the recorder outlines who may vote and be elected to the London common council under 11 George I c 18. It covers freemen, householders, rate payment, occupation, and residency requirements, plus the conditions for partners and joint trades within a ward. It also notes swearing in of sheriffs and various city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reward Offered for Information in Queen's Enquiry
A government reward of £50 plus £50 from Robert Peirce is offered for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the offender. A pardon is promised to any participant in the offence not the shooter. Phil Pierce claims chartist threats over refusing to join a society promoting the shooting of the Queen and names Francis as a potential recruiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her
Robert Peirce
Phil Pierce
Francis
Welsh Girl Sailor Held In Cardiff Case Of Disguised Identity
A Welsh girl aged 20 traveled from Merthyr to join her brother, posing as a sailor under the name Edward Williams. She was found in sailor dress with money and no clear origin, taken to the station, examined by Superintendent Stockdale, and placed at the Union-house as language barriers and weak-minded behavior prompted. Her real name is Mary Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Charlotte
Verkins
Stockdale
Edward Williams
Mary Davis
Merthyr
Neath
America
Australia
Ireland
Bristol
I’. Stacey
Union-house
Romantic Irish Elopement and Infanticide Case
The narrative details a wealthy Miss G and a Roman Catholic suitor Mr S whose marriage was blocked by religion. Miss G disappears after shopping, triggering a pursuit. authorities note possible elopement. A separate inquest in Dunleer reveals an infant murdered in a cradle, with suspects Judith Row and Mary Maguire tied to the case.
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Our
Fair City
Dublin
Miss G
Hymen
Wade
Freeman
Barnands Monager
Blackwell
County of Louth
D'Arcy
Ron
Dunleer
Judith Row
Mary Maguire
Dundalk Gaul
Drogheda Furnal
Remarkable canine loyalty and a lifesaving rescue tale
An anecdote from Scotland recounts a Newfoundland dog preventing a man’s passage on a moor path by tugging at his clothes and later guiding him to a farmer in danger. The farmer, found near a pool, was rescued after the dog’s persistently affectionate conduct revealed his master’s perilous cold and intoxicated state. A separate Isle of Man episode tells how a steamer saved a 12 year old boy after fellow youths abandoned him at sea. Barney Smith drifted for three days and nights, surviving on scarce food and seawater until rescue. Also noted is the death of Sir James Spittal, first lord provost elected under the Reform Burgh Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Havre
Dieppe
Boulogne
Calais
M. Greterin
Customs
London
Continent
Baghton
Dover
France
Parricides
Paris
Taisiant
Orleans
M. Maubert
Fuissant
Faisiant
Beaurain
Court of Assizes
Manche
Coutances
Parricide
Sidi Ben Arach
Achmet Hey
Constantina
Aix
Nogent le-Kotrou
St. Marguerite
Provence
Nogent
Armucuay
Monte Videun
Monte Video
Republic of
Uruguay
Republic
Manpevitte
Gowland, de Lisle
James Graham
Messrs. Fitzjames
Gladstone
Hhis Worship
Messrs
Fitzjames
Chronicle
Godstone
Charles Hampden Turner
Lee-place
Chas. H. Turner
Kook’s-nest
George Gibbs Ewern
Charles Turner
Georgy
Rook's Nest
James Martin Crook
Bletchingly
Tpswich
Tine Host
Home Department
Manchester
Crary
New Bailey
Rutter
William Tankard
Salford
Heap
Barton Stott
Hulme
Thorpe
Jordan
Stott
Mr. Jordan
Margate
Albion
Rover Margate
Susan
Newcastle
Liverpool
Rover
Kextish
Plymouth
Serr
Serjganty
Royal Marine
Stonehouse
Norman
Horton
Paysergeant Neet
Corpa
Exeter
Reading
Bank of England
Remaik
Stockton
Thompson
Stockton and Darlington
Durham Chronicle
Ceres
Tial
Queen of the Isles
Douglas
Isle of Man
M‘fee
Sigston
Barney Smith
Douglas Sands
Barney
Carlisle
James Spitrat
Newington
James Spittal
Edinburgh
Destructive Liverpool fire devastates docks and warehouses
A massive blaze at Liverpool on Friday night destroyed a long row of cotton warehouses and timber yards in Formby Street and Neptune Street. Police and fire brigades fought flames from Wood Street to the Waterloo dock, with several injuries and multiple deaths reported, including officer Hodgson. The fire raged for hours, causing substantial losses estimated at £550,000 to £600,000 with 35,000 to 50,000 bags of cotton affected and 1,600 bags of duty seized for insurance settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Woodstreet
North
Whinly
Formby-street
Formby Street
Fomby Street
Sudiow
Wood-street
Neptune-street
Neptune Street
Waterloo Dock
Rushton
Redwing
Ladd
Mr. Highton
Leverett
Quick
Mc Donald
Whitty
Hodgson
317
Castle-street
Tuck
Bates
Mr. Gray
Inspector Riding
Stewart-street
Graham and Taylor
Molyneux
Isaac Wed
Jayson and Bannister
Ien
Hewitt
M’donald
James Lawrence
Watch Committee
Fish
May
Roger
Rayner
Horsley
M'Knight
Taylor
Mulyneux
The
Sun
West of England
Liverpool Fire Insurance Company
Ollers
Bitersw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foreign Intelligence
the Metropolis
Tam
Lam
Common Council
C. EF. Law
Alderman Hooper
Jeremiah Pilcher
City of London
Middlesex
Hardwick
Catenton-street
Pilcher
Broad Street
Guildhall
Pension Socrety
London Tavern
Bishopspate-street
Viscount Lake
H. Richardson
Lord Stanley
Bethnal Green
St. Peter's
St. Philip's
St. James’s
St. Andrew
St. Bartholomew
St. James
Metropolis Churches’ Fund
Her Majesty's
Westminster
Ecclesiastical Commissioners For
Regent staeEt
Strand
Monarch
Hull
Ranzebar
South Africa
Jerry
Arabia
Southampton
Paradise-row
Houndwell
Kingsland-place
Holylands
Houndyvell
Anick Armesten
Areverd
Scotland
Meath
Canal
Sec
Wy Tuins
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