Spain's government cracks down on new reform society in Madrid
Madrid reports the new Society of Regenerators of the People petitions the Queen to allow meetings, but the government deems such clubs unconstitutional and expels two hundred Frenchmen suspected of fomenting anarchy. General Alaix defeats Gomez, freeing Madrid from rebel pressure, while Austrian Naples and Sardinia push passports and evacuations. Madrid celebrates a decisive royalist victory and warns of ongoing intrigues.
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Spain
Madrid
Society of Regenerators of the People
Senor Calvo de Roxas
Jacobin Club
France
Mendizabal
Hing
Alaix
Gomez
Norra
Uticl
Carbonazas
Utiel
Casas de Ibanez
Venta del More
Carbonezas
Albaceta
Villa Robledo
la Serrador
Quiloz
Diego de Leon
Therincesses’ Hussars
Hussars
5Th Light Infantry
Leon
Albarriaun
Quenilloro
Osa
Ravieros de Mora
Question of Luxemburg and Belgian Defences
The German Diet approves cession of part of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg in exchange for a territorial indemnity with conditions against fortifications including Arion. Indemnity terms for Limburg to be negotiated with the Netherlands. Belgium’s defenses are described as strong, with Beverloo’s 18,000-strong force, and Belg ian readiness to deter Dutch aggression. Reports of Dutch invasion plans are deemed unfounded.
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Belgium
Luxemarie
Luxemburg
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Confederation
Limburg
Brusselzrs
Holland
Spain
Don Carlos
Hague
Lord Palmerston
Corps D’armee
Beverloo
Nethes
Galloway Bey Dies in Egyptian Service and Suez Plans
A July 1836 report from Egypt notes the death of Galloway Bey and tribute from European residents. It highlights Richard Galloway as his successor in directing Suez rail projects begun near Marabout, including quarry transport to the sea for dock construction, while the Nile dam project is postponed due to costs.
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Egypt
Alrxanpra
Waaguoorn
Tigris
Euphrates
Galloway Bey
Suez
Richard Galloway
Marabout
Nile
Pasha
Peru splits into three states under Grand Confederation
The South American mail reports Peru is divided into three federal States with unified Congresses. One assembly sits at Bolivia, another at Sicuani, and the third at Huaura under the title South American Grand Confederation. Santa Cruz is elected Supreme Protector of the State.
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South America
Peru
Bolivia
Sicuani
Huaura
Grand Confederation
Santa Cruz
Pirates Rampant In Indian Seas Prompt Steam Warships Plan
A Singapore Bombay file notes piracy rising in the East Indies with outrages by armed petty fleets causing cruiser failures. Calls grow for armed steamers, with Pedang troops moved for health reasons and steam navigation expanding, including a Singapore to Pedang link via Malacca.
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Indies
Singapore
Pedang
Globe
Malacca
Bombay
Charles Metcalfe
Court of Directors
Agra
Bengal Hurkara
Charles
Supreme Court
Mofussil
Madras
Bengal
Delhi
Calcutta
Board of Revenue
Lord Auckland
Allahabad
Maharajah Ranjeet Singh
Notable Cork Pair and Bread Law Notes
Miss O Neill and Sir William Becher reside in retirement at Ballygibbin Cork with close ties to the Duchess of St Albans. Bread will be sold by weight from Saturday with scales and weights required in shops, penalties up to five pounds. A late dinners measure in Manchester imposes fines for Sunday baking and post noon deliveries. A baker plans to steam roast beef to evade penalties. A train incident near Brussels shows miraculous preservation as a worker clung to a carriage and survived beneath seven passing coaches.
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Miss O'Neill
William Becher
Ballygibbin
Cork
Duchess of
Manchester
Brussels
Journal du Commerce d
Reservoir plan to avert mill drought in Ashton under Lyne
A meeting of Ashton mill owners discussed engineer Mr Ainsworth's plan for two reservoirs to supply 27 million cubic feet of water for eight weeks at 13 cu ft per second. The project, costing about £213 15s per year, aims to fill the reservoirs four times yearly and extend supply for eight months, with Parliament asked for power to build.
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Ashton-under-Lyne
Ainsworth
Wath
Uriah Hales
Andrew
Simekiln
Bristol Road
Bath
United Hospital
Palmerston and Mendizabal Autograph Letter Revealed
A Madrid dated autographic passage quotes Lord Palmerston urging Mendizabal to join a new cabinet and delay revolution to retain influence. Mendizabal has agreed to become Finance Minister. St Leger results reached Sheffield Manchester and Birmingham via rapid horse express with large crowds and swift deliveries.
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Lord Palmerston
Mendizabal
Estella
Madrid
Palmerston
France
Racine
Horse Express
Haymarket
Wicker
Manchester
Joseph Richardson
Salford
Birmingham
Join Bendrey
Lockwood
Extraordinary balloon accident account from 1836
Mrs. Graham describes a 300 yard fall from a balloon, while the Duke of Brunswick allegedly steps from the car uninjured. A letter from Captain Currie disputes her statement and argues the Duke was thrown from the car, with witnesses noting the severity of the descent and the need for medical advice.
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Graham
Duke of Brunswick
Mirs. Wilson
Poland-street
Tam
Isle of Wight
W. Corrie
Mysterious Disappearance of a British Officer at Corinth
An official letter from Lieut Lawrence aboard HMS Portland chronicles the unexplained vanishing of Mr. Cooper purser of the ship near Corinth. Cooper, seen last on the Acropolis steps, vanished after a scorching descent to the town, despite searches by gendarmes and locals. Investigators consider foul play, noting the ruined town’s labyrinths and possible concealment. no trace has been found despite widespread inquiries and rewards.
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Lawrence
Portland
Mr. Cooper
HH. M.S. Portland
Bay of Salamis
Corinth
Athens
Mackeson Cooper
Acropolis
Cooper
Mackeson
Burridge
Loconda
Tie
Hampshire
Hazle Grove Named In Place Of Bullock Smithy In Cheshire
The township long known as Bullock Smithy has been renamed Hazle Grove after a Monday procession. Public bellman Whistling Will, on horseback, led the ceremony with a horse shoe and tongs passed to the Capulets, declaring the new town name amid public pomp. The change marks a novelty in Cheshire history.
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Palgrave
Downer
Dover
W.S.W
Wellan
Dublin
Alderman Hodges
England
Ireland
Four Courts
Enniskillen
46Th Regt
Loftus Reade
46Th Regiment
Essex
Nathaniel Bradley
Hawkwell
Rayleigh
Hereford
Macintosh
Haymarket Theatre
London
Buonaparte
Alps
Signor Sarsinelli
Hull
Edward Fowler
John Fowler
Seulceates
Elizabeth Hannen
Elizabeth
John
Leamington
Curnicus
Warwick
Salnsford
Leeds
Thos. Knowles
Dufton’s
Josiah Sharp
Samuel Duncan
S. Smith
Leominster
Alderman Atkins
Lord Hotham
Bish
Charles Pearson
Bullock Santay
Bullock Smithy
Bullock
Hazle Grove
Stockport
Cheshire
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Duke of Montebello
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Matilda
Luke White
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North Wales
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Feane D'Oles
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Jesus College
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Oxford
Tetsworth Common
Tetsworth
Ile
Birmingham Mendicity Society
Knowle Society
Sherborme
Wheal Jewell
Dolcoath
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Consolidated Mines
Carn Brea
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Gornhay
Sally Hodges
Wakefield
Mary Stuart
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