Turmoil Within the Praslin Household Revealed in Depositions
Witnesses describe a strained marriage between the Duke and Duchess de Praslin, highlighting jealousy over paternal attention, deliberate separation of the children, and a wife prone to bursts of irritability. The account details harsh family dynamics, disputed influence over the children, and episodes of alleged threats of self harm by the Duchess, with later testimony from servants and family members.
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Seoul
Madame de Praslin
Ben Aealy Aes
Ahe
Fense
JM. de Praslin
Thas
M. de Praslin
Tia
Madame de Prastin
Madame de Praelin
M.de Praslin
Duchens de Praslin
Abe
Madame de Praslia
Madlle de Luzy
Madame Lemaire
Vandiel
Dieppe
Boute
Mademoiselle de Luzy
Duchess DE Prablin
Augustus Charpentier
Valet de Chambre
Maitre de Bote
Duke de Praslin
M. Bronseais
Seine
Procureur du Roi
Duc de Praslin
bin Daughtere
Ip Crage
Tragic end of Duke and Duchess at Vieux Praslin
Eyewitness account describes the morning discovery of the Duchess slain in her bedchamber with blood everywhere and the Duke alive but gravely ill with possible poisoning. The valet details the chaotic scene, delayed departures, and attempted investigations as authorities seek cause and responsibility.
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Mademoiselle de Luzy
Couteau Veux-Prassie
Melun
Inet Three
Madile
de Lugy
Rue du Harlay
de Luzy
Mabile
St Clair's
Avenue Chateaubriand
Abe
Paris
Anguat
Mademoinelle de Luzy
Gacre
Madiles
Marie
Berthe
M. Raynal
Madame Merrillo
Madame Schaff
Vieux Praslin
Femmes de Chambre
Corbeil
Duke
Cuchese
Paria
Jacques
Louise
Madise
Madame Leclare
M. Merville
Maxime
Leclerc
Femme de Chambre
Heuse
Melville
Madame Merville
Pases
Rue de Doras
M. Simon
Sebastiani
The Praslin Crime Trial The Prisoner’s Arsenic Confession
The prisoner admitted taking arsenic from a phial found Friday, denying laudanum, and faced pressure to confess. The Grand Referendaire urged public repentance and a full confession as the chancellor offered to receive it. The prisoner, exhausted, asked for no interview until tomorrow morning, while religious aid was provided.
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Duke de Prassin
Grand
Prassia
Madame de Praslin
Euffer
St. Sulspice
Saint Jacques de Heat Pas
Eldest Son of Duke de Praslin Commits Suicide
Paris reports another tragedy in the de Praslin family as the eldest son, aged seventeen, shoots himself with a pistol on Tuesday. The sensational series of events within the family is cited as likely causing the rash act, viewed as if Heaven’s vengeance amid the scandal.
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Paris
Europe
Duke de Praslin
Hye
Political Calcuations and Public Safety Letters from Readers
The article reviews parliamentary faction counts and possible coalitions, noting Whigs Peelites and Protectionists holding majorities and predicting outcomes in upcoming campaigns. It includes letters criticizing steam boat inspections after a Bristol Glamorgan accident and a Randell view on France’s interrogatoire practices, arguing for English liberty and humane justice.
Inquest on Samuel Gregory at Nutbourne adjourned again
The Brighton line tragedy involving engine driver Samuel Gregory and stoker Joseph Peel led to a prolonged Nutbourne inquest. Illness of juror and absence of witnesses forced further delays as the coroner and jury debated procedural questions and adjournment requests.
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London and South Coast Railway
Samuel Gregory
Lemuel Gregory
Brighton and South Coast Railway
Crown and Anchor
Nulbourne
Hipkin
Gregory
Brighton
Havant
Emsford
Joseph Peel
Whch
Stephenson
Peel
Stoker
Crown and Anchor Inn
Nutbourne
Faithful
Clarke
Acton
Kirtley
Verral
Corover
Time Tables and religious calendar notes for Sunday
The text describes methods to compute sunrise and sunset times for Britain and Ireland, tide predictions for major ports, and a religious calendar entry for Sundays. It lists adjustments by latitude, plus high water offsets for various ports and a sequence of calendar data including moon phase, day length, dawn and dusk times, and church lessons for specific Sundays in Trinity.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London Dochies
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Monnay
Tursday
Jerem
Matthew
Homs
Alcides Beaten by This Page in Warwick County
A paper merchant notes an odd scene with a donkey and a calf while Mr Newdegate vows to oppose Sir Robert Peel. Peel faces opposition after voting with Whigs, drawing sharp comments on political fate as Newdegate plans to counter with foolscap.
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Mr. Newdegate
Robert Peel
Warwick
Alcides
Postmaster General duties in bankruptcy act questioned
Readers critique a proposed amendment that would require the Postmaster General to forward all letters addressed to a bankrupt within three months of the fiat. The writer denounces this invasion of privacy and warns of potential fraud, misdelivery, and legal liability for the Postmaster General in distinguishing common names like William Smith.
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Wilbee
Thas
William Smiths
The De Praslin Tragedy and French Criminial Procedure
The piece reflects on the De Praslin case and its effect on views of France under the current dynasty. It notes public sympathy, political suspicions about the government, and alleged police complicity, examining how one crime shapes national judgment and legal process.
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de Praslin
France
England Faith in Jury Trial Against French Inquisition
A fragment argues England should not replace trial by jury with France’s Court of Perou style procedure. It praises jury safeguards, condemns judicial torture, and condemns a shift toward coercive questioning aimed at breaking will and memory. It contrasts English innocence presumption with French methods and cites Governess cases and Praslin to illustrate dangers.
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England
Examinay
da Luzy
Katy
Nhon
Hieelf
France
Duc Praslin
Cate
Peru
Aes
Trapa Ee
Ion
Culites
Repeal Sweep Hinted by Smith O Brien in Irish Affairs
The essay-like piece portrays Mr Smith O Brien as aiming to recruit fifty Whig MPs to push a repeal in Parliament. It frames his plan as a bold campaign to restore Irish rights and place him atop political leadership, promising swift success once his slate is ready.
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Stara
Smith O'Brien
Treasury Bench
Mr. O'Brien
O'Connell
Complimentaries to Sir Robert Peel at Darlington
The inhabitants of Darlington presented a complimentary address to Sir Robert Peel as he passed through town on his way to Wynyard. Mr. Joseph Pease read the address at a public meeting, praising Peel's prime ministerial duties and urging continued service for national prosperity. Peel accepted the tribute with gratitude.
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Round
J.C. Smythies
Hound
Smythies
Tyrell and
Beresford
Jobin
Lord Somerset
John Tyrell
Robert
Buxton
Mr. Hardcastle
Colonel Wood
Middlesex
George Bentinck
Mr. Bernal Osborne
Joseph Pease
Pease
Rebere
Avka
Thetalaod
Ant Nes
Mach
Sadamidat
Wynyard
Earl of Portarlings
Alexandrina Vaneden
Sunderland
Sunderlandia
Robert Peel
Bareenet
Londonderry
Wynyard Park
Andrina Vane
Earl of
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Guide Official Des Voyageurs
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Russell
Sir Robert
John Ruselt
Peet
Burster
Weekly Chronicle
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Times
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the Weekly Chronicle
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Essex
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Allah
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Old England
George the Third
North Essex
Ireland
America
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Freeman's Journal
Repeal Association
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Tere
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M‘gourty
Liie
Foela Ther
T Rose
Palmerston
College Green
Repeal
Freeman
Mr. Reynolds
Mr. O'Connell
Great Britain
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Dugree
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Robert Peele
Cossar
Postmaster General
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Mias Huet
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