Extraordinary trial ends in acquittal in Chartres murder case
The Barault and Hurel cases at Chartres conclude with acquittal for the four related defendants after a previous Versailles trial sentenced two to death and two to hard labour. Prevost’s self-denunciation and new evidence lead to release for the Baraults and Harel, while Prevost is convicted. The piece discusses capital punishment, judicial fallibility, and related cases in France and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraults
Hurel
Chartres
Gautier
Versailles
Bagne
Louis Barault
Algo
Prevost
Procureur du Roi
Duchemin
Harel
Asen
Gaillon
Normandy
Spain
Don Cantes
Don Carlos
Bayonne
Ainhoa
France
Geners
Eguia
Valdespina
Silvestre
Aldades
Nouvillestic
Spartero
Estella
Lower
Navarre
Borunda
Maroto
Carlos
Cabrera
Ferdinand
Journal Des Debats
Catalonia
Madrid
Eston
Maj
Cape emigration crisis cited in colonial misrule and massacres
The Times excerpt discusses Cape colony discontent from 1838 to 1839 due to reduced exports and imports, and blamed for heavy government meddling and attacks by Caffres and Hottentots. It notes emigration of farmers, hardships of overland travel, and the murders of Piet Retief and companions during treaty efforts with Dingaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capes OF Good Hope
The
Times
Cape of Good Hope
Graham’s
Colonial Office
Cape
Port Natal
Napier
Uys
Maselikatse
Piet Retief
Zoolas
Dingaan
Five Powers Unite to Solve Eastern Crisis
Diplomatic moves across Constantinople and the Bosphorus show a growing union of Russia Britain Austria France and Prussia. Ambassadors meet aboard a British ship off Therapia firing salutes as they press Mehemet Ali to accept alliance terms and end the Turkey Egypt dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paniarde
aPranis
TH East
Stopford
Mehemet Ali
Bujukdere
Count Rjewoutski
Nicholas
Halil “Pacha
Rjewoutsk
Broussa
Bosphorus
Moniteur Parisien
Constantinople
Alexandria
Russia
Prussia
Constantino Ile
Turkey
Egypt
Porte
Dragomang
Journal de Debats
Emigrant settlers plan a new town Pie termauritzburg
The account describes Cape emigrants settling in camps named campe across the Drashberg region. They plan to establish Pie termauritzburg with around 200 warriors and 300 attendees at services. A clergyman is sought, subscripts rose to £300, and the government continues granting lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Terprise
Henennaise Rand
Bosjesmans
Rand
Pietermauritzburg
Smit
Boshof
Drashberg
Stockenstrom
Cape
Colonial Office
Napier
Eyre’s overland wethers and NSW stock imports noted
John Morphett reports Eyre’s 1000 wethers driven to Oukaparinga, plus 1000 head of stock imported by NSW holders. Wheat and maize fail NSW. he praises local moisture advantages. Morphett outlines hay making, brick works, rental of land near Torrens, and brick sales at favorable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morphett
Adelaide
Eyre
Oukaparinga
New South Wales
Snodgrass
Hawdon
Sherwin
J. M. Will
Torrens
Irish reform petitions blocked by Sir Howard Douglas in Ionian Islands
Corfu letters say Sir Howard Douglas obstructs petitions for Ionian constitutional reform. A third petition with nearly 2000 signatures from Cephalonia faces suppression amid a pro prorogation. Press and papers barred in Ionian Islands. British and French squadrons patrol the area as Mehemet Ali’s name provokes speech risks in Constantinople.
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Harlequin
Malta
Corfu
Howard Douglas
Ionian Islanda
Ionian Legislative Assembly
Cephalonia
Foreign Office
Ionian Islands
England
Bisika-bay
Jena
Genereux
Jupiter
Trident
Triton
Amazon
Comet
Papin
Confiance
Constantinople
Dido
Alexandria
Tyne
Toulon
Mehemet Ali
Queen of the Belgians visits Guildhall and St Pauls
The Queen of the Belgians arrives at Guildhall y a two o clock and tours the interior with Lord Mayor. They visit the chamber, library, and St Pauls with a large crowd and orderly reception led by City police. She expresses gratitude for notice and plans a Windsor dinner after Westminster Abbey.
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Seean
Lingard
England
London
Victoria
Joan
Mansion House
Westminster Abbey
Queen Victoria
Duchess of Kent
Duke of Sussex
France
Bellum
Guildhall
St. Luke
Middlesex
Liberty of
Glasshouse-yard
Lower-road
Islington
Hornsey
Greenlanes
St. Mary
Stoke Newington
Tottenham
Edmonton
Enfield
St. John
Hackney
Bethnal-green
Christchurch
Spitalfields
St. Leonard
Shoreditch
Norton
St. Paul’s
Col. Cavendish
Guildhall-yard
J. Shaw
Farebrother
Harmer
Witham
Windsor
Sir George Murray for Aberdeen backed by Tories
The Aberdeen Herald reports shifting Tory support for Sir George Murray as a potential candidate for Aberdeen to replace weaker figures after his Manchester bid. Some torles prefer Mr James Hadden jun. as a safer choice while others praise Murray as a capable candidate for the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Sir George Murnay
Perthshire
Westminster
Mancheater
Teries
George
Sir George
Manchester
George Murray
James Hadden
Aberdeen Herald
Cass
Buackie
Blackie
Marischal College
Bleckie
Edinburgh
Presbytery
Dr. Forbes
Synod
Edinburgh Chronicle
Dublin
Popery
England
Orangemen
Coleraine
Macosquin
Londonderry
Lords’ Committee
Greenwich
Orrorp Casttle Fara
J. Selby
Otford Castle
Sevenoaks
Devastating fires and disasters sweep rural and urban Yorkshire
Reports recount a barn fire near Sevenoaks threatening Mr Selby’s home and a wheat stack of about thirty loads. a Holmfirth whirlwind uproots trees and endangers residents. a fatal cider cask accident at Newnham traps two men. chartist, boiler, and suicide incidents follow across Manchester Lincoln Sheffield and Windsor with multiple deaths and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevenoaks
Holmfirth
Hepworth
F. Roebuck
Cheesegatenab
Lincolmn
Lincoln
Gibson
Fordell
Manchester
R. J. Richardson
Liverpool
Salford
Thomas Potter
D. Maude, Esq
Mr. Richardson
Richardson
J. G. Frost
Peter Gentall
Asyon Duxberry
Chapel-street
Newnham
New House
John Waite
Coleman
James Johnson
Sheffield
Chartists
Trades Unions
West Bargreen
Bsoth
Charitans
Tris
Traro
Consuls
James Eady
Rickard
Burrowes
Penderrick
John Grime
Absolom Richards
James Trojan
Windsor
Hancine
Clark
Arrowsmith
Clewer
Thames
Stocker
Acter
Biv
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Foreign Intelligence
Colonial
South Australia
the Ionian Islands
the Metropolis
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