Frequent ministerial changes undermine strong government
The piece argues that constant cabinet reshuffles weaken a nation, showing six ministries since 1850 and detailing chronic upheaval from 1830 to 1836. It notes leadership rivalries between Guizot and Thiers, interim periods, and the need for heavy indemnities to compel Turkish compliance, calling for punitive costs for damages to English nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Guigot
Mole
Lafitte
Piace
Perier
Qetober
Lezeth
Slarahal Soult
M. Guizot
M. Thiers
MM. Barthe
D’argout
Soult
Humann
Marshal Gerard
Duke de Treviso
Guizot
Thiers
Spain Pretender document fuels Liberal fears in exile
The article discusses expectations that the Pretender would publish a document to exploit Spain's crisis caused by the Exaltados. It voices concern for the Liberal party and questions the motives of Don Carlos's leadership, noting a piece that unsettles hopes and suggests imprudence by certain figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Liberal Party
Don Carlos
Royal Decree Urges Prayers As Carlist Conflict Brews
The Universal Ministry issues a royal decree to rally churches not under Usurpation to public and private prayers to Virgin de los Dolores. Reports say Gomez moved toward Guadalajara. Lopez’s forces repelled, with Gomez and Basilio joining near Soria as Espartero closes in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angor
Manaio
Serr
Gomez
Guadalajara
Lopez
Riaza
Buffrago
Jadrague
Espartero
Manzo
Buerens
Aspiroz
Madrid
Soria
Austria and Prussia Suspend Disarmament Orders
The Upper Elbe reports that disarming measures in the Germanic Confederation have been countermanded amid calls to extend precautions. Austria and Prussia have sent notes to foreign ambassadors explaining the necessity of their actions, while Emperor Franz Joseph, en route from Spain, ordered the Aulic Council of War to suspend disarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Suastan Mercury
Elbe
Prussia
Spain
Aulic Council of War
Prussia Faces Suspected Loan Linked to Armament Drive
Letters from Berlin report a Prussian plan to secure a loan, allegedly to cover government finances, amid alarm over Nicholas I’s armament decree. Proposals were made to M Rothschild of Frankfurt, with doubts cast on the loan’s purpose and fears for peace. Rothschild brothers rebuke Prussia for courting Jewish bankers and intolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
St. Petersburgh
Nicholas
Berlin
M. Rothschild
Frankfort
House of Rothschild
M. Munch Stadler
M. Munch Bellinghausen
Rothschild
M. Stadler
Churchill Losses in Turkish Treatment Prompt Pooled Review
The report notes Sir Winston Churchill's losses and sacrifices due to Turkish treatment. A courier delay delays action by Lord Ponsonby while Churchill may send a letter to the Ambassador outlining damages and potential committee review. The Turkish government is criticized for infamy and lack of regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Mena
Binbashee
Carassbashee
Emigration to Greece Increases as Nomads Seek Settlement
In Greece, emigration from Epirus Macedonia and Thessaly rises with 1909 nomad families arriving carrying 500008 sheep and goats and 20000 horses. They seek incorporation into communes. About 3000 Aspropotamos families join, with many mechanics beginning to build homes and cultivate land. Ispariots to settle in Eretris after government advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Epirus
Macedonia
Thessaly
Aspropotamos
Eretris
Neutral stance on Mexican War tainting Tennessee correspondence
The President and the Tennessee Governor discuss Gen Gaines's demand for U S troops to fight Mexico. Gen Jackson opposes. The President cites treaty neutrality and urges restraint unless Mexico breaches obligations. If Mexico insults the flag or territory, the U S will respond. no such offenses are viewed as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tennessee
Gaines
Mexico
Jackson
Turko Arab Clash Near Misurata Entrenchments Hold Line
Reports from Tripoli describe rising obstinacy between the Turkish expedition led by Capudan Pasha and Osman Agha as Arabs unite to repulse the advance near Misurata. Turkish coast blockade declared to enforce fiscal rules. Maltese Santa Teresa seized, crew imprisoned, later freed by the British Consul after ransacking for letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Osman Agha
Misurata
Capudan Pasha
Capuidan Pasha
Piracy Attacks Near Singapore Alarm Traders
The Singapore Chronicle reports multiple pirate raids within thirty miles of Singapore. A wankang from Hainan was attacked by ten prows, five crew killed, others wounded, cargo taken. Pahang fishing pukat and a sampan from Tannah Merah Keehil were also struck with crew injuries. Calls grow for a marine force to curb piracy and protect China trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannah Merah
Calcutta
Straits Settlement
Cape aims for Joint Stock Stem Navigation and Pier at Table Bay
Advices from the Cape of Good Hope report plans to form a Joint Stock Stem Navigation Company to link Cape Town with stations along the coast to Algoa Bay. Subscriptions suffice to proceed. The editor urges a Pier or Mole with wharfs at Table Bay. Cautions on frontier tensions and Caffre depredations persist, with military support and calls for stricter penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape OF Good Hope
Cape Town
Algoa Bay, &c
Table Bay
Cape
Charles
Burn’s Hill
Grahamstown
Benjamin O’urban
Colonial Office
Essex
Willingale Doe
John Hitchin
Stock
Lower Earth
Dowton
Mr. Hitchin
William Hunt
West Hanningfield
Elizabeth Whitebread
Ramaden Belthouse
Exeter
Gnathan
Walkhampton
Edinburgh
Hiampshire
Southsea
Thie
Masson
F. Campbell
London
Madame Masson
Regent Street
Campbell
Major Masson
Lieut. Campbell
Dover
Mr. White
Newbury
Lieut
March
Lieutenant Campbell
Madam Masson
Hiiealll
Alfred West
Peter Waite
M‘william
M'William
M.manus
Hull
Canterbury
Herne Bay
H Midderminster
Thomas Warren Walker
Redditch
William Nicholls
House of Correction
Worcester
46Th Regiment of Foot
Bristol
Chatham
War Office
Lancaster
Marsden
Admiral Tatham
Wright
Wordsworth
Southey
Shelton Mackenzie
Newfoundland Chamber Reports on Spanish Duty Cut and Coin Value
The Newfoundland Royal Gazette notes on the 24th ultimo that the Chamber of Commerce reports Spain reducing fish duties and the disappearance of smallpox. It urges setting a standard value for Spanish and Mexican doubloons and cites an order to adopt 66s at the Custom House, about 76 currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Royal Gazette
Chamber of Commerce
Death on Waterwitch Passenger Falls From Rigging
An inquest in London on John Hunt's death aboard the Waterwitch Hull. Witnesses say Hunt, a seaman and passenger, fell after slipping while descending from the fore topmast during a voyage near Boston Deeps. He was intoxicated throughout the trip. verdict: accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeath
Drunx
Henry Poole
Waterwitch
George Wilkinson
Boston Deeps
Bath
Rockuck
R. Peel
Dyer
Bradfield
Darina Hicaway Rowsery
London
Daniel Sheldrake
J. N. Wheelwright
Little Hyde
Little Bradfield
Essex
M. Barnett
Wheelwright
Brighton
Kerr
Simes
Thomas Tidy
New-road
Dorking
Itiza
Poor Law Commissioners
Suppen
Gadsby
Church-street
Devonshire Rooms
Devonshire-place
Mussell
Newtimber
Baker
Russell Gray
Barcombe
R. Gray
Broadstairs
C. R. B. Granville
80Th Regt
Trinidad
Dumpton-bay
Cornwall
Portreath
Gull-rock
Derbyshire
Joseph Wild
Matlock Bath
Derwent
Buxton
Port Skerry
Annandale
Kirktommy
Naur
Colbackis
Wick
Caithness
Edinburgh
Scotland
Roxburghshire
Elliot
Joan Scott
Buccleuch
John
Ellice
Fife
Macleod
Inverness Burghs
Gibson Craig
Forbes
Stirlingshire
Admiral Fleming
Diverse 19th century notices across Britain and Ireland
A wide collage of local crimes, accidents, storms, elopements, and civic notes from Bath to Plymouth. Reports include robberies in Bradfield, irons and workhouse issues in Brighton, a fatal fall in Derbyshire, fires in Portreath, a drowning in Broadstairs, a treasure find in Exeter, divorces and affairs in Hampshire and Kent, and a ballooning misadventure in Manchester alongside municipal finance notes.
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Foreign Intelligence
France
Ahmed Pacha
Scutari
Reis Effendi
Turkey
Universal Ministry
Department OF Grace AD Justice
Aspetia
Juan Battista de Erro
Country News
Liverpool
Ar. Wordsyed
Lingard
Tatham
Roy
Leeds
Selby
Leicester
Linmerielk
David Connel
Shaw Kennedy
Cyraheen
Thurles
Clarke
Cuarragan
Sir Clarke
Charles Clarke
Chadwick
Mara
Ratheannon
Vance
Co ‘ Ly
Jams
Lael
Swaine
Het
Escay
Swe Kas
J. Hollins
Manchester
Manchrster and LeEros Ramu Company
Europe
House of Commons
Russia
Expacia
Th Graham
Vauxhall Gardens
Collyhurst
Duke of Brunswick
Burgundy
Graham
Plymouth
England
Sherborne
Mr. Bullen
Tucker
Staffordshire
George Homer
Regator
John Hawkins
Sawyer
Kickerscote
Rising Bro
Stafford
Penkridge
Hawkins
Hawk
Homer
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