Posted on 12/24/2021 7:51:46 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
ST. JOHNS, N.F., Monday, Dec. 23.
The R.M. steamship Persia, Capt. JUDKINS, from England, with troops, bound to Quebec, passed Cape Race at 5 P.M. to-day. Her advices are to the 15th inst.
The Australasian, also bound to Quebec with troops, was about 20 miles astern when the Persia passed the Cape.
The Persia was boarded by the news yacht. No regularly compiled summary of her news was procured, but a few papers were obtained, from which the news is compiled.
The Persia sailed from Liverpool on the 15th. She has 1,100 troops on board, and is bound for River du Loup or Bic.
The news is important.
His Royal Highness, Prince ALBERT, expired at noon of Sunday, the 15th inst., of gastric fever. His illness was not considered dangerous until Friday.
The Liverpool Mercury, of the 14th, states that the Earl of Derby had been consulted by the Government. He approved of its policy in reference to the American difficulty, and suggested to ship-owners to instruct the Captains of outward bound ships to signalize any English vessels that war with America is probable. This suggestion had been strongly approved by the Underwriters.
The steamship Australasian, which also passed Cape Race this evening, sailed from Liverpool on the 13th with troops for Canada.
The First Division of the Tenth Brigade -- garrison artillery -- embarked on board the Niagara for Halifax on the 14th.
It was understood that ten companies of engineers are to be sent to British America.
LONDON, Friday afternoon.
Consols opened at yesterday's price, but relapsed to 90 1/4, and reached to the opening price, 90 1/2. Railway Shares have been dull, but, in the absence of business, closed a shade better. Bank Shares are steady. Miscellaneous shares dull, at previous rates.
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Prince Albert more than any other man prevented Britain from entering the American Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. He really altered the course of history.
Bkmk
All other sources say he died on the 13th so the NY Times got it wrong although they were reporting from European papers they got off the boat.
Victoria lived almost another 40 years. I was surprised to see she was only 91 as until Queen Elizabeth she was the longest ruling monarch of England.
Prince Albert (August 26, 1819—December 13, 1861) was a German prince who married Britain’s Queen Victoria and helped spark an era of technological innovation as well as personal style. Albert initially was seen by the British as an interloper in British society, but his intelligence, interest in inventions, and capability in diplomatic affairs made him a respected figure. Albert, who eventually held the title prince consort, died in 1861 at age 42, leaving Victoria a widow whose trademark attire became the black of mourning.
The American Tobacco company named a brand of pipe tobacco after him and put it in a can.
Fwiw.
5.56mm
And thereby enabled 160 years of a kids’ joke.
Victoria and Albert were truly a love match, rare for royalty at the time. During their relatively brief time together they had nine children.
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