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Foreign News
May 26, 1858
The Daily Exchange
Baltimore, Maryland
What is this article about?
Governor of Reunion requests naval force from Admiral Rigault de Genouilly to punish Vinang on Madagascar's west coast for murdering captain and crew of French merchant ship.
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The last accounts received from India announce that the governor of the island of Reunion has applied to Admiral Rigault de Genouilly for a naval force to chastise Vinang, a petty sovereign on the west coast of Madagascar, who caused the captain and crew of a French merchant ship to be murdered.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Reunion Governor
Admiral Rigault De Genouilly
Madagascar Vinang
French Ship Murder
Naval Force Request
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Of The Island Of Reunion
Admiral Rigault De Genouilly
Vinang
Where did it happen?
West Coast Of Madagascar
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
West Coast Of Madagascar
Event Date
Last Accounts Received From India
Key Persons
Governor Of The Island Of Reunion
Admiral Rigault De Genouilly
Vinang
Outcome
captain and crew of a french merchant ship murdered
Event Details
The governor of the island of Reunion has applied to Admiral Rigault de Genouilly for a naval force to chastise Vinang, a petty sovereign on the west coast of Madagascar, who caused the captain and crew of a French merchant ship to be murdered.