Royal visit from Dalkeith palace to Arthur's Seat summit
Royal procession spring to Dalkeith with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, accompanied by the Duchess of Buccleuch and Duchess of Norfolk. Crowds cheered as the royal carriage traveled to Dalhousie and Melville castles then back to Dalkeith palace. Letters from Edinburgh papers describe illuminations and beacon fires across the land Wednesday night.
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Alber
Buccleuch
Dalkeith Palace
Arthur's Seat
Dalkeith
Herajesty
Her Majesty
Prince Albert
Duchess of
Bouverie
Dalhousie
Melville
Ednburgi
Edinburgh
Bonfires on Wednesday Night Welcomed the Queen to Scotland
A comprehensive account details simultaneous beacon fires across Scotland lit Wednesday night to greet and guide the royal squadron up the Firth of Forth. Arthur’s Seat beacon, prepared by the Earl of Haddington, featured a 40-foot base and piles of tar barrels, coal, and wood and was visible up to fifty miles, linked by signals to dozens of hills from Mid Lothian to Lanarkshire.
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Scotland
Firth of Forth
Forth
Inchkeith
England
Arthur's Seat
Salisbury Craggs
Earl of
Caltonhill
Mid Lothian
Carnethy-hill
Logan House Hill
Capelaw-hill
Caerkelaw-craig
Pentland Hills
Braid
Blackford
Carberry
Soutra Hills
Dalmahoy-hill
East Lothian
Berwickshire
Lammerlaw
Lammermuir
Dunglas
Coldingham
Soutra Hill
Traplane Law
North Berwick Law
Gossport
Ninewar
Blackcastle
Garleton
Moorfoot Hills
Linlithgowshire
Binny Crags
Clackmannanshire
Clackmannan
Perthshire
Kinrossshire
Cleish
Benartie
Dumbegloe
Peebleshire
Walston
Lanarkshire
Culterfell
Arthur
Firth of
Her
Illuminations in Edinburgh Crown Royal Visit to Scotland
Edinburgh lit the city on Friday night in honor of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with Prince's Street and Old Town glowing along three miles. Crowds filled Canongate and High Street while Nelson's monument blazed and rockets lit the castle battlements, as a royal procession moved through the city to Dalmeny Park amid a mood of veneration and loyalty.
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Scotland
London
Edinburgh
Prince’s Street
Old Town
George-street
St. Andrew’'s Square
Old City
Canongate
Lawn-market
Bank-street
Exchange
College of Justice
Theatre
Register-Office
Post-Office
Nelson
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Dalkeith Palace
Enniskillen Dragoons
Holyrood Palace
Castle
Queen's Park
Palace Yard
Strand
Milton-house
Catholic Benefit Society
Holy Guild of St. Joseph
St. Joseph
Guild Brothers
Queen's Edinburgh Procession Draws Unprecedented Crowds
The royal cortege entered Edinburgh along High Street amid vast crowds waving handkerchiefs as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert accepted cheers from windows and streets. Guards and constables kept order while the procession moved to the castle then Dalkeith, with a triumphal arch planned for Great Junction Street and a royal salute marking each milestone.
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Her Majesty
Prince Albert
Heriot’s Hospital
Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence
Tulloch
Enniskillens
Royal Exchange
Edinburgh
Mons Meg
53D
Ochills
Fife
Princes-street
Lorn
Duke of Leeds
Dumbiane
Clavranald
Princes Street
Royal Hotel
Duke of Argyle
Marquis of Lorn
Viscount Dumblane
Ferling
Deanbridge
Queen’s Return Through Leith Sparks Civil Preparations
The provost and magistrates learned on Friday night that Her Majesty would pass through Leith on the way back to Dalkeith next day. Officials planned minimal time for reception to honor the high and happy occasion, and a meeting ensued to finalize arrangements.
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Dalmeny Park
Leith
Dalkeith
Fall of a scaffolding injures and kills during royal procession
A scaffold on Princes Street collapsed as the Queen passed, injuring seventy people and killing one. Dragoons aided rescue, with casualties housed at the Royal Infirmary and Thistle Street Dispensary. A London professor reported fifty injured and one death. Queen Victoria learned of the disaster and dispatched a messenger for details.
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Princes-street
Royal Institution
Enniskillens
Royal Infirmary
Thistle-street
Miller
Edinburgh
York-place
James Miler
Enniskillen
Dalkeith Palace
George Stewart
Kirkgate
Leith
James Millar
Stirlingshire
Isabella Donaldson
Chessel’s Court
Cat
Ellen Bowie
Culton-street
Mr. Marshall
Buccleuch-place
Marshall
Deas
Dewar-place
Wood
New Buildings
Scott
Gayfield-square
Mr. Townshend
Mrs. Townshend
Mr. Airth
Hermitage-place
Mrs. Airth
Mrs. Whitehead
Paisley
Miss Whitehead
Mr. Turnbull
West Circus-place
Mrs. Turnbull
Mr. Gibson
St. Andrew’s Square
Mrs. Gibson
Mershall
St. Andrew Square
Miss Deas
Dewarplace
Miss Cairns
Coatbridge
Glasgow
Elizabeth Muir
Pleasance
Andrew Craigie
Greenside-row
Thomas M‘millan
Shrub-place
Mrs. Broadford
Quality Street
Mrs. Kerr
St. Bernard’s Crescent
Miss Kerr
Mr. Stevenson, Jr
St. Bernard's-crescent
Miss Ewart
Blackwood
George Street
Fernie
Saxe Coburg Place
Henry Robinson
Greenside-street
Margaret Robinson
Dalkeith Palace Royal Visit Draws Crowds in Edinburgh
The article describes a royal morning walk at Dalkeith Palace, a private service, and a late afternoon drive with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. It notes the Dalkeith drawing room for 1500 attendees, the parade of carriages, and mixed public access. Albert then visits Edinburgh at ten o clock, touring the Royal Institution and other city institutions alongside the Duke of Buccleuch.
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Duke of
Scotland
Dalkeith
Holyrood
St. James's
Buckingham Palace
Royal
Prince Albert
Edinburgh
Duke of Buccleuch
Royal Institution
Royal Departure to Highlands Draws Crowds and Praise
The royal progress through Queensferry Street and Dean Bridge drew vast crowds early Tuesday as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert traveled to Newhaven aboard Queen Margaret. The journey featured scenic Forth views, enthusiastic reception, and plans to return. locals report price hikes amid festive sentiment and rising demand for lodging and meat.
Queen Victoria Tours Perthshire On Northward Drive
Queen Victoria left Dalkeith palace for Perthshire with vast crowds greeting along the Great North Road. At Dupplin Castle she shared a regal luncheon, received city keys, and rode through Perth amid arches, bonfires, and 40 000 to 50 000 spectators. The royal party then moved toward Dunkeld via Scone, with Highland enthusiasm at every halt, before departure for the Highlands.
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Dalkeith Palace
Perthshire
Forth
Perth
Ochill Hills
Glenufarg
Grampians
Glenfarg
Strath
Dupplincastle
Earl of Kinnoull
Dupplin-castle
Duppling
Scotland
C. G. Lipzy
Dapplin
Mordan
Muncheffe-hill
Dupplin
Moncrieffe Hill
Strathearn
Kinnoull
Bea
Dover
Britain
Scone
Queen Victoria
Tay
Hadeen
Paris
Prince's Street
St. John’s Street
George Street
County Hall
Earl of Manisfield
Scone Palace
Scoxe
Sujte
Dunkeld
Palace of
Highlands
Bridgnd
Kinnoul
Charlotte Street
Rnoon
Prince Albert
Lancarty
Stanley
Buchana
Stanley Works
Birnam Heights
Athol
Caledonia
Wilson
Taymouth
Taymouth Castle Arrival of Queen and Prince Consort
Her majesty and Prince Albert arrived at Taymouth Castle on Wednesday evening between six and seven. They were welcomed by the Marquis and Marchioness of Breadalbane and a noble company including the Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh, the Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn, the Earl of Lauderdale, and others. A letter to the Duchess of Kent announced their safe arrival in the Highlands.
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Dalmeny Park
Blackhall
Craigleith
Earl of Rosebery
Scotland
Forth
Prince Albert
Enniskillen Dragoons
Fife
List
Midlothian Police
Colquhoun
Linlithgow
Earl
Countess of Rosebery
Duke of Buccleuch
Duchess of Buccleuch
Duchess of Norfolk
Earl of Morton
Adolphus Fitzclarence
Duchess of
Lord Rosebery
Bouverie Primrose
Earl of Liverpool
Taymouth Castle
Breadalbane
Duchess of Kent
Highlands
Splendid gift to Her Majesty from Tagore dealer
The gift consists of a brilliant Indian shawl in turquoise blue with an original pattern and a dagger for the Prince of Wales, featuring rock crystal handle and black enamel, diamonds, and rubies. Hamburgh relief committee notes total subscriptions and country contributions reaching large sums, yet laments limited aid relative to damage.
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Baboo Dwarganauth Tagore
Prince of Wales
Hamsurcu
Hamburgh
France Defends Gov to India News as Accurate
The Journal des Débats argues the French government did not misrepresent the British army in India and that telegraphic despatches from Malta were borne out by later mail reports. It lists events from the past month including Afghan evacuation and Sikh auxiliaries, noting the debate over British setbacks in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Journal
Des Débats
India
Malta
Ashe
Khelati Ghilzee
Nott
Bala Hissar
Akhbar Khan
England
Asia
Post-Office
St. Omer
Terascon
M. Lacave Laplague
Siécle
Courrier Francais
Paris
St. Maur
Vigie de l
Signora
America Vespuccio
Flood Ravages in Catalonia Leave Towns Devastated
Barcelona journals report torrential rains on the 24th flooding Llobregat and Noya rivers, inundating Iguallada La Pobla de Charamunt Capella des Vallbona San Quintin and others. damages reach 4 000 000 piasters as residents are drowned and property destroyed.
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Spain
Barcelona
Catalonia
Llobregat
Noya
Iguallada
la Pobla de Charamunt
Capella Des Vallbona
San Quintin
San Pedro de Rio de Vitelles
Munistros
Liobregat
Zurbano
Madrid
Senor Arguelles
Cortee
Senhor Cortina
Almaden
M. Aston
Portugal
Patriota
Rama
Debates on Portuguese budget and foreign affairs update
From Lisbon letters noting ongoing debate on a 1842-3 budget deficit of 270 contos and expected ministerial support. Prorogation planned for January with a ministry reconstruction. Germany outlines Prussian tax, rail, and inland navigation plans. Italy reports English built Papal steamers reaching Rome amid crowds. Russia mentions a public works ministry plan and renewed Russia Prussia treaty provisions and customs shifts. Catholic persecution in Poland cited with Jewish conversions and Greek schism figures.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Rome
England
Tiber
Cardinal Justi
Russia
St. Petersburg
Count Klein Michel
Count Pahlen
Courland
Persod
Prussia
Palangen
Tauroggen
Jurburg
Turkey
Odessa
Brzse Litowsk
Lubeck Steam Navigation Company
Univers
Nicholas
Warsaw
Turky and the East From a Vienna Letter Aug 28
A Vienna despatch dated August 28 reports that Erzercum accounts confirm Turks and Persians have halted hostilities and agreed to a ceasefire. England’s mediation is credited for progress while Persian and Turkish detachments move toward diplomacy and commerce resumes.
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Turkzy
Vienna
Constantinople
Erzercum
England
Erze J Toum
Persia
Pacha
Erzeroum
Porte
Tedestan
Gener Damas
Bagdad
Ergeroum
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Leithwalk
Queensferry Road
North Leith
Leith Fort
Queensferry
Kingdom
Leith-walk
Provost Reach
Thomas Rolinson
Ahghtly Hort
M‘allan
Frederick Street
Evinpuncu
Queensferry-street
Dean Bridge
Lothian Road
Dean-bridge
Newhalls
Neil Douglas
Sir Robert Peel
Lord Aberdeen
Lord Liverpool
Queen's Ferry
Lothian
Inchgarvy
North Ferry
Germany
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Orleans
Edna Smith
Thi Ross
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