Navigation and political turmoil across Spain and Portugal
Reports survey the Tagus river’s navigability and long standing plans to open the waterways to large vessels, amid banditry patrols near Madrid, royal progress in Spain, slave trade concerns in Cuba, finance ministerial anxieties, and a wave of press suppression alongside shifting ministries.
Mehemet Ali’s actions unsettle Egypt’s bonds and finances
Dispatches from Constantinople portray Mehemet Ali as fortifying Egypt despite pledges, expanding troops and ships, seizing land for his family, and decrying Sultanate limits. The text notes growing discontent, mounting military spending, and possible tribute concessions while Seid Bey lingers at court.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Mehemet Ali
Alexandria
Pachalic
Egypt
Pacha
Seid Bey
Samy Bay
Acha
Candia
East London Society and steam carriage scheme prominent local meetings
The East London HonticurturnsL and FloricanTuRaL Society formed after a Dahlia show at Green Dragon Stepney, attracting gentry support and aiming to foster local flower cultivation. A London Steam Carriage Company meeting in Bishopsgate set up a prospectus, directorate and £100000 capital with John Squire as engineer.
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East London
Gewerst Steam Coaca Company
London Tavern
Bishopsgate Street
John Scott Lillie
N .C. Wright
Villiers Sankey
Wright
John Squire
London
Middlesex
Royal Hospitals
Henry Newport
University of Cambridge
Feargus O'Connor leads reform procession in Birmingham
Feargus O'Connor arrived with the Manchester executive council and National Charter Association in Birmingham. He addressed a crowd from Holloway Head, attacking old leaders, the anti corn law agitation, and Whigs, urging unity of reformers against Tories. The day passed orderly with magistrates and police in attendance.
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Birdpiingham
Monpay Nicat
Frarcus O’connor
Feargus O’connor
Executive Council of
Manchester
National Charter Association
Bilston
Holloway Head
White
O’connor
Ray
Dublin
Birmingham
England
Scotland
Bridgwater
Bedminster
Bristol Police
Excise
Somersetshire
Uphill
Bosworth
Congresbury
Angy
Bristol
Bishop
Bowsher
Frailey
Kent
Walton
Churchill
Cross
North Petherton
Charles Baulch
George Tucker Kirtain
Plymouth
Richard Baulch
Charles Edwards
Edwards
Brislington
Somerset
H. Ricketts
George Brown
Brighton
Ovening
London and Brienton
London and Brighton
Brigttons
Scotsgreys
Hayward’s Heath
Rasbrick
London
London-bridge
Broometon
John Hester
Wood‘street
Dock-Yard
Dock
Knott
Prince Rupert
End of priority rule for King’s College fellowships announced
Authorities at Eton and King's College Cambridge have abandoned meritless priority of standing for fellowships. Candidates will be ranked purely by merit, with the first on the list having won the Newcastle scholarship. The move follows plans to improve boys' education and expand facilities at Eton. Prince Albert prizes examinations for modern languages will begin this month with French and German this year. Kingston inquest finds infant death under suspicious circumstances, with Elizabeth Jobs charged after linking evidence. Yarmouth reports shipwrecks on the sands with several vessels lost and a rescuer life-boat aiding crews. A floating light near the bar is urged to prevent future accidents.
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Portugal
Chamber of Deputies
Board of Public Credit
Senate
Lisbon
Finance Committee
Gerdiany
Holland
Vna
Paris
Leipsic Gazette
M. Guizot
Carlsruhe
Prince Mettinich
Swabian Mercury
Berlin
Saye
Prussia
Tuiléries
Stade
Alexander de Meden
Teheran
Duhamel
Prince Royal
Bavaria
Presse
de Wordenfels
Mary of
Cologne
Aix la Chapelle
Cothen
Magdeburg
Dresden
Moravia
Prerau
Brunu
Maintz
Rhine
Great Britain
Bh BavssEts
Journal du Commerce
Antwerp
Hague
Optember
Vetstolk van Zoelen
Z van
M. van Ther
Sudan
Limburger
Tots
Beopeak Tras
Samuel John Phillips
Cambridge
J. A.L. Airey
Peter Heme
Haninal
Leonidas
John S. Banford
Axotaur InniGas
Chelsea
King’s-road
Fitzgerald
Watermen aNp
Bridge-house
London-bridge
Penge-common
Sydenham
Kent
Brown
Company of Watermen
Thames
Alderman Lucas
Watermen's Company
Microscopical Society
Horticultural Society
Regent-street
Richard Owen
F.R.S
Quekett
Quékett
City of London
Charles II
London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Enfield
Middlesex
East Greenwich
Charles I
Conduit Mead
Bond-street
Lonpoy
Bailey
Harmer
Fleet-street
Appellants
North Curry
Court of Directors
India
Europe
Court of Proprietors
East’ India Company
Anid
Australia
Eton College
King's College
Eton
Coleridge
Milman
King’s College
Newcastle
King’s
Kingston
Cuity Murper
Atkins
Marshlane
W. Carter
Surrey
Yarmouth
Sir Robert Peel
Whitby
Dantzic
Ireland News: Departures Elections and Reforms Echoed
Ireland reports Dustin’s Earl de Grey departure for England then the lord-lieutenants preparations for a review in Dublin. Repeal meeting at Corn Exchange backs a municipal reform petition. Rumors hint Lefroy vacancy in university seat. Meynell re-elected at Lisburn without meeting. Various counties see expected re-elections and reformist hopes amid criticism of Tory dominance.
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Dustin
Earl de Grey
England
Earl
Countess de Grey
Dusty
Corn Exchange
O'Connell
Ireland
Lefroy
Sergeant Jackson
Longfield
Dublin Evening Mail
Dublin
Evening Mail
Morning Chronicle
Lisnurn
Meynell
Lord Hertford
Hanover
Dublin Evening Post
Kerry Enection
Creevers
Cheevers
Listowel
Waterford
Reade
Christmas
Waterford Chronicle
County of Tyrone
H. Corry
Admiralty
Borough of
Lisburn
Dawson Damer
Darlington
John Young
the Treasury
Cavan
Perceval
Sligo County
Orange Papa
House of Lords
House of Perceval
Dublin Monitor
Weaving Advance and Local Wool Trade in Perth
Perth report notes a small wage rise on some cotton fabrics reflecting improving trade and ample work. A niche tar tan shawl and plaid trade in mixed silk and wool pays 15s to 20s weekly, with most wool imported locally. Critics urge local establishment to capture profits and provide steady labour. Also reports strong earthquake shocks in Carter area with two quakes remembered. Major-General Sir Alexander Leith named to command the 90th Foot. Fearous O Conn an to visit Glasgow with a large green demonstration and Bazaar reception.
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Perth
Ghills
Perth Courier
Carter
Esntaquake
Comrie
Glasgow Courier
London Gazette
Alexander Leith
K.C.B
90Th Foot
Perthshire Light Infantry
Lord Lynedoch
Royals
Aberdeen Herald
Fearous O'Connan
Glasgow
Glasgow Chronicle
French Commercial System and Iron Trade Debate
A critical review extols Scrivenor’s comprehensive Iron Trade history while examining France’s tariff policy and its ruinous costs. It argues protection backfires, unions with monopolies, and high domestic prices, detailing iron imports, ship interests, and economic losses from prohibitive duties. The piece cites France England price gaps and potential gains from freer trade.
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Blaenavon
London
Smith, Elder
France
Imerig de France
Britain
Fasa
Tilfendt
Barieularsas
Mae la Rochefoucault
England
Les
F'ers
Eris
America
Actia
Pers
Avery
Amietico
Oied
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