Port Natal Dispatches and Casualty Report 1842
Details of a military action with Captain Smith's post under siege and a casualty return from Port Natal on June 26 1842. Officers A J Croxton and P MacEan are cited along with listed killed and wounded from the 25th and 27th regiments and seamen from H M S Southampton. Guns and ammunition captured or used are itemized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ency
A. J. CroxTs
George Napier
K.C.B
Port Natal
25Th Regiment
Southampton
Arthur
Richmond
27Th Regiment
Ditto
Dennis
L.G
P. Mac.Ean
Royal Artillery
France Turkey Crisis Hinting at Reform and New Policy
Foreign dispatches from Paris report speculation on possible reforms after Izzet Pasha's dismissal. Sultan selects Raouf Pasha as grand vizier, signaling milder internal administration for rajas and Syrian Christians, with Europe’s demands looming over Syria’s future.
Insurrection and exile in Belgrade and Siberian expedition
The Rye Germante Diet adjourned to January 14 as Prince Michael remains in Belgrade amid insurgent overtures from Wucsitz. Wuncauz plans to enter Belgrade on the 8th and argues the insurrection targets councillors, not Prince Michael. A Siberian exploration led by M Widdendorf, funded 13 000 rubles by the Emperor, begins from Saint Petersburg and Kiev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Janu
Semlin
Prince Michael
Wucsitz
Wuncauz
Belgrade
Michael
Academy of Sciences of
St. Peterebares
Siberia
Pjasida
Chatanga
M. Widdendorf
University of
Kiev
Turkyhs Long News From Constantinople Deposed Vizier
Private accounts from Constantinople dated the 31st alt report Izzet Mehemet the grand vizier's deposition on the 30th and Raouf Pasha's elevation to the post. Halil Pasha named head of the council. Tahir may be dismissed. The sultan acted propria motu. Diplomatic bodies welcomed Izzet's overthrow amid policy shifts. Selim Bey returns from Syria with Maronites signing for a Muslim Lebanon governor. Fresh Persian frontier disturbances and European discontent prompt troop concentrations at Nissa and Monastir. Baron de Bourqueney tells Sir Stratford Canning the French squadron stay near Boyrout is likely temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Izzet Pasha
Presse
Raouf Pasha
Redshid Pasha
Syria
Constitutionnel
Europe
Riza Pacha
Halil Pacha
Journal Des Debats
Senegal
Africa
England
United States
Courrier Francais
National
Tyler
Congress
M. Dubost
London
Marseilles
Courrier de la Gironde
Bordeaux
Mediterranean
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Toulon
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Izzet Mehemet
Halil Pasha
Raouf
Hatti
Izzet
Tahir
Propria Motu
Selim Bey
Porte
Mussulman
Lebanon
Nissa
Monastir
Baron de Bourqueney
Sir Stratford Canning
Lasuase
Boyrout
Antarctic Expedition Observations From Falkland Islands
Guernsey Star reports Captain Ross and the Erebus and Terror arriving in the Falklands en route to Antarctic work. Observations include pendulum, thermometers, vanes, and a magnetic observatory. The expedition notes tussock grass as vital forage, praises Falklands climate, and plans further botanical and surveying studies while detailing travel from Port William to Government-house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartaix Ross
T. L. Stewart
Guernsey
Falkland Islands
Buenos Ayres
Ross
Antarctic Pole
Bougainville
Sullivan
R.N
Orkney
West Indies
Port William
Government-house
Guanacoe
Pategonia
Cape de Verds
Fort Sussex
Mount Osborne
Cape Dolphin
Cape Carrysford
Berkeley Sound
Lively Island
All Saints Infant Schools opened in Islington district
A neat, new building near Southampton Street, Pentonville, was opened for charity schools serving Islington's poor children. A large crowd attended a meeting led by H Pownall with £570 raised of £600 total cost, and the project aims to combat central district poverty by establishing a lasting parochial school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL Saints’ Infant Axp
Islingtron
Southampton-street
Pentonville
H. Pownall
D. Wilson
Islington
J. Hambleton
Chapel of Ease
Calcutta
Belle Isle
Kaffraria
Child
Cunist’s Hospital
St. Matthew's
Christchurch
Marquis of Downshire
Royal Hospitals
George E. Pattenden
Peter’s College
Cambridge
Peter Hamel Hammil
Pembroke College
William Haig Brown
Thompson
William Romanis
Emanuel College
Alexander
Achilles
George Banastre Pix
Saul
Endor
Augustus Spiller Harrison
Wales
John Smith Beniford
Alfred
Morton Amos Leicester
Arthur Chubb
Langham Dale
Nelson
George James Gill
Edward the Sixth
Edward Taylor Hudson
Prince of Wales
Dr. Rice
Britain
Miracle at Caradon shaft saves one man from blast
In South Caradon, two miners Verran and Roberts prepared a blasting hole. A faulty fuse led to a violent explosion. Verran leaped from the kibble and sacrificed himself to shield Roberts as the blast occurred. Roberts was injured but survived, while Verran perished, hailed as a brave Christian savior by local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Nosie SeEtypEvoTiov
Verran and
Roberts
Caradon New
Verran
Ipswich
Bolton
Zimmerman
Hadleigh
Tuez Vate Munper
Wright
Charles Smith
Smith
North Shields
Nort Hunpen
Scott
Tynemouth
Russel
Newcastle
Duke of Northumberland
Desperate ship on fire and tragic bridge suicide incident
A 200 ton cork laden vessel burned fiercely after masts were burned away and could not be identified amid heavy smoke. Separately, a well-dressed woman with an infant leaped from London Bridge into the river, prompting police and watermen to search as the tide thwarted recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrlictina Sulcipk
London-srinae
London-bridge
Fenning’s
Mark Pratt
Tragic death of banker at Fulford waters
The York Herald reports the sudden death of J B Wilson Esq a respected banker who died after mistaking a deep water bath site on the bank of the Ouse at Fulford He breakfasted with friends then walked to the river where he removed his clothes placed his watch on them and entered the water believing it shallow The body was recovered after a coroner's inquest returned a verdict of found drowned The death is ruled accidental and mourned by local residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Mail Steam-packet Company
Admiralty
St. Mary Somerad
Upper Thames-street
W. Fitch
Pittan Guink
Holborn
Union aMena Refoamers
National Charter Association
Chartists
Complete Suffrage Association
Old Bailey
Cohen
Peat
Nottingham
Ipswich
Southampton
R. Ferguson
Mr. Williams, &c
Whitbread
Chiswell- Street
Mr. Braidwood
Watling-street
Jeffrey-square
Farringdon-street
England
Braidwood
London
Bearn
Baker
Bull's Head
High-street
Shadwell
William Maughan
Nelson
John Cheppinfield
Bath Street
Gravesend
John Skean
Jack
J. Skean
Va Porrobornea
Priscilla
Centarahn
Downs
Atlantic
Oyd's
Havre
Garton
Prosperite
Marseilles
Preston
Ribble
Warton
Southport
Lytham
William Grimbledston
Hesketh Arms
Hesketh-banks
Mr. Hunt
Sands
Sinautar
Whittington
Cupit
Mr. Cox
Chesterfield Association
Sheffield
Iris
Wolverton
Tus Bramincham
Redcliffe
George Wright
Glyn
Po. Ate
Rogers
Roscobie
Caledonian Mercury
Swakemens
Harvesrom Scortano
Edinburgh
Bonifaces
Scotland
Royal Household
Boniface
George I
Germany
Murixy
Silver
Sumatra
Salem
Batavia
Java
W. W
Kilmaurs
Glasgow
Smith
Europe
Leeward
Ayeshire
Stevenston
Kilwinning
Gateshead
Kilmarnock
Old Rome Gardens
Ayrshire Yeomanry
James Fairlie
Gardeston
Worez
Fata
J. B. Wilson
Wilson
Thomas Wilson
Fulford
Ouse
York Herald
Hanover
India
Turkey
America
Duke of Cumber
Spain
Africa
Haynes
Mercantile Eye
Morning Chronicle
Graham
James
Horts
The
Times
Robert Peel
Kingston
Morning Post
United Kingdom
Robert
Ireland
Ion Beavrizs
Wilts
Devizes
Cummon
Leeds Times
James Somerville
James Graham
Short
Sir James
Liverpool
Brunswick Dock
Liverpool Albion
Galloway
Union
Greenwich
Haerlingen
Holland
Dundee
Hull
Falmouth
Corunna
Carne
Cornwall Advertiser
Forzicx Cattiz Trapz
Guildhall
Venables
Clare Market
Sir Peter
Mr. Venables
Barnet
Peter
Suffolk
R. Davers
Essex Herald
Greg
Philips
Hall
Eppi
H. J. Conermen
Law of Agriculture
Ng Agricultural Meet
Ngers
Ssex Herald
Death of Master Curry and Irish political briefs
Death of Wm. Curry, Esq., master in chancery and former Armagh MP, at his nephew’s home in Delgany Wicklow. The Dublin political scene discusses possible successors and rival candidates, with current rumours about Litton, Brewater, and Lord Eliot. Also notes De Grey’s improved health and the burning of a national school in Culabeky amid boards’ controversies and a £20 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin
Greene
Warren
Simont
Brewater
Litton
M.P
Mail
Hamilton
Lord Eliot
Dublin University
Coleraine
London
Unitep
Treland
Lord de Grey
James Graham
Home Secretary
Dublin Mail
Belfast
National Board
Culabeky
Ballymena
Madam D Tragedy After Sudden Fortune Rise
Madame D a Paris resident with increased wealth after a relative's death grew morose and paranoid about theft. She barred entry, refused food via a wicket, and starved herself to death after an attempted removal by a keeper at a nearby asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ExtRaonpinany Erveer
Weratta Newry
Madame D
Rue St Dominique
Paris
Atle
Maison de San
Debates on Trade and Tax Policies Across Nations
A fragmentary colonial era debate touches on British commerce, income tax, and free trade. Rumors of a new treaty strain relations with colonies while commentators warn of harsh measures and shifting tariffs. Shipping, meat markets, and cattle imports show economic strain as observers urge prudent policy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wheely Chronicle
Foreign Intelligence
Madrid
M. Bravo
M. Magrath
United Rents
Seville
M. Thomas Rimenes
Catalonia
Balearic Islands
Constitutional of
Barcelona
M. Sanchez Silva
M. Collantes
4Th Battalion of
National Guards of
Austria
Vienna
Chekib
Effendi
E Pasha
Toemlin
Great Britain
Turkshy
the Metropolis
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