War news from Europe and the Mediterranean across 1837 surveys
Reports from Paris on the expedition to Constantina and the Spanish conflict Beside Pamplona insurrection and mutinies by tirailleurs of Isabella II A large force mutinies in Pamplona led by non commissioned officers with casualties including Gen Saarsfield and Colonel Mendivil The Lisbon telegraph bulletin notes rebel contingents marching toward Lisbon and local garrisons holding firm The Castile and Navarre political tensions and cholera outbreaks in Italy and Naples are described Also Swiss trade discussions and Russian Caucasus fighting are summarized
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Pamplona
Oras
Darvee
Don Sabastian
Herrera
Oran
Vittoria
Baron de Carondelet
Castille
Phare
Bayonne
Lapirgna
Tirailleurs
Saarsfield
Plaza di Castillo
Mendivil
Falien
Exaltados
Navarre
Spain
Paiplona
Mad dog bites and a fatalhydrophobia in Bristol district
Reports say upwards of fifteen residents in the Bristol area have been bitten by mad dogs over a few days, with one death from hydrophobia. The item also covers rail land disputes, naval salvage by diving-bell at Harwich, a court sentence for theft, and a severe lightning storm in Cambridge causing multiple damages.
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Bristol
Great Western Railroad
Bath
Earl of Manvers
Penruddock
Smith
Earl Manvers
William Follett
Palmer
Bury
Harwich
Chester
Queen Victoria Chamberland
William Satterthwaite Yearman
Cartmel
Brig Tem
Coulthard
Smas
Cambridge
Collin
Northampton-street
Norwich Union
Ottoman Edict Regulates Chairs and Sofas in Turkish Homes
A new sultanate ordinance follows a Constantinople edict on harems, ordering chairs in all rooms and restricting sofas to nighttime sleeping to curb idleness and improve health, per Hakim Bashi reports.
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Constantinople
Hakim Bashi
Stamford Piper in Betting Trial Between Two Lords
A piper walked Stamford last week under a £5000 bet between Sir Robert Gordon and Captain Barclay. Each side sent men to traverse the country for nine months. they may not beg or ride, and are sworn. Each man earns £100 plus expenses for playing. the Stamford take was reportedly 33s 3d.
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Leerryg
Germany
Wurtemberg
Ist
St. Gall
Argal
Basle
Stamford
Robert Gordon
Barclay
Ireland
Robert England
Chester
Holyhead
Fersle
Derby
Samuel Dokey
Cromford
High Peak
Retford
Hampshire
David Rowland
Admiralty
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Lieut. Legard
Rowland
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Girton
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Hughes
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Mr. Prosser
Morgan Harrice
Duke of York
Bridge-street
Merthyr Tydvil
C. Hamvermess
Inverness
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Georgina
Lossiemouth
James Henry
John Stewart
James Edward
Thomas Stewart
Burghead
Nairn
Beatrice of Leith
Stotfield Point
John Winchester
Jicolin
Liicola
Hull
Kyme
Lincoln
Wioma
Liverpool Pilot
No. 11
Douglas Quay
Monmouth
Blewitt
M.P
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Rochdale
Tavistock
Edward Collins
Edward
Ea O Wellington
John Moore
Berks
Moore
Murderous Paris road postmaster caught in infidelity
Boulogne tale of Monsieur Robert Volant the Postmaster General of Horses, and his wife Madame Volant entangled with M Courtenier a wealthy corn merchant ends in a pistol farce. Volant wounds his wife then shoots at Courtenier but misses. the seducer escapes. A divorce and dissolution of partnership loom. Volant faces bond duties and a large fortune.
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Madazas
St. Omer
Boulogne
Madame Volant
Monsieur Courtenier
M. Courtenier
Monsieur Courteniar
Cours d
Monsieur
M. Volant
Paris
Dunand
Volant
Courtenisr
Monsieur Volant
France
Bartholomew Fair Under Fire for Public Harm
A critical editorial argues Bartholomew Fair should be abolished despite its charter. It cites drinking, brothels, mob crowds, and police costs as reasons, blaming City of London interests and Smithfield pub landlords for blocking reform. The piece urges government or municipal action to end the nuisance.
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London
Surrey
Regent’s Park Zoological Gardens
Richardson's
City of London Corporation
Smithfield
Farringdon Without
Court of Common Council
Poor-Law Row and Theft at Bedford Union
Reports describe a 1836 1837 period at the Bedford Union with a 300000 gun barrel proof count and reduced charges. Mr Fletcher defends non literacy and ill fitting collection attempts. theft occurs when large sums were left at home. A brief humorous legal quip ends the excerpt.
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BirMine
Ham
Bedford Union
A. Fletcher
Heanor
Shire Hall
Nottingham
Union
Fletcher
Cupid
Impostor Reverend Pretends to Raise Funds in Leeds
A middle aged man dressed as the Rev Mr Stuart deceived Leeds residents by soliciting subscriptions for a Canada university project. He produced a memorandum book with forged signatures and was arrested after failing to meet a promised appointment. He confessed to past coal mining work and claimed Canada links, but authorities found altered dates and questioned several alleged referees. The mayor ordered two months hard labour at Wakefield for fraud.
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Leeds
Stuart Db
John Hewett
R. W. Hamilton
O. Brook
I. Hamilton
Upper Canada
Thomas Stratton Hull
Bennett
Thomas Wilson
John Angell
Ely
Brunawick-pace
Salemite
Hamilton
Bly
Stuart
Salem Chapel
Williamson
Heywood
North-street
Rotherham
Ministry
Canada
England
Esland
Miles
Sane Objsei
Tyson
Manchester
Joseph Chamberley
Leicester
Dobson
Book of
House of Correction
Wakefield
Telegraphic progress on railway galvanic communication
Reports describe a 25 mile London and Birmingham line test using four copper wires and galvanic keys to spell messages. Professor Winston and Mr Stephenson lead the project while concerns arise about commercial value and potential abuses.
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London and Birmingham
Winston
Stephenson
Kilburn
Boxmoor
York
Bath
Howert
W. Smith
Neptune
Hanes
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