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    British Navy Triumphs: Greek Captives Freed from Tunisian Hold

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    February 1, 2024
    British Navy Triumphs: Greek Captives Freed from Tunisian Hold

    TUNIS, February 5, 1824 — In a striking development in the Mediterranean, the British Royal Navy has successfully negotiated the release of Greek and other Christian captives held by the Bey of Tunis. The Royal Navy’s intervention, led by the esteemed Captain G. W. Hamilton of the Cambrian frigate, has…

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    Artistic Mixed Bag: A Review of the British Institution’s Latest Exhibition

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    February 1, 2024
    Artistic Mixed Bag: A Review of the British Institution’s Latest Exhibition

    LONDON, February 5, 1824 — In a recent private viewing at the British Institution in Pall Mall, now open to the public, this year’s exhibition of modern pictures presented a mixed bag of artworks. Contrary to previous years, the current collection seems to lack the usual abundance of high-caliber pieces,…

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    Diplomatic Maneuvers and Financial Struggles: Europe’s Bid to Reshape Spanish Fiscal Policy Amidst Historic Debt Crisis

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    February 1, 2024
    Diplomatic Maneuvers and Financial Struggles: Europe’s Bid to Reshape Spanish Fiscal Policy Amidst Historic Debt Crisis

    LONDON, February 5, 1824 — In a significant development from Paris, sources revealed on Wednesday the highly anticipated diplomatic mission of M. Marcellus to Madrid, signaling potential shifts in international relations and financial negotiations. The mission, capturing the attention of European capitals, underscores efforts to nudge the Spanish Court towards…

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    Paris College Controversy Sparks Outrage Over Student Expulsions and Jesuit Influence

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    February 1, 2024
    Paris College Controversy Sparks Outrage Over Student Expulsions and Jesuit Influence

    PARIS, February 3, 1824 — In a dramatic turn of events at Paris’s prestigious College of Louis le Grand, the academic community is embroiled in controversy following the expulsion of 110 students due to allegations of insubordination and plotting against the school’s administration. The University’s publication in the Moniteur revealed…

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