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Newspaper
Constitutionalist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 08, 1839
Page
4
The press lauds Hannay and Dietrichsen's Almanack for 1839 as a comprehensive, affordable nautical and astronomical reference. It highlights full Navy and Army lists, abundant tables, and valuable additions, praising clarity, range, and the work's exceptional quality.
In Newark the Solicitor General Wilde is praised as a capable lawyer and active Liberal MP, while his rival Thesiger is dismissed as an ambitious, court-focused lawyer. The piece urges Newark electors to back Wilde, denouncing Thesiger and condemning Poland and stock political squabbles. It mocks Peel, Melbourne, and other ministers amid a chaotic cabinet scene.
The piece discusses the need to form a Liberal Party with broad popular support and critiques Mr Dashwood on property qualifications and parliamentary reform. It argues true reform requires tangible gains for the people, notes Scottish and English representation from working ranks, and criticizes crotchets while welcoming progressive reform news from the Aberdon Herald.
A 1839 discourse contrasts republic dangers with elective monarchy, citing the New York Herald. The piece criticizes political factions around Henry Clay and Van Buren, describing them as hungry, adventurers, office seekers, loafers, and expectants amid the looming national contest.
A scholarly examination of how royal marriages to queens regnant affected the status of their husbands. It contrasts Mary I and Anne with Philip and George, arguing the consort remains a subject, with privileges only if expressly granted. It cites Blackstone, Coke, Hale, and Hawkins to support the constitutional view.
The electric telegraph, by Cook and Wheatstone, has operated for months between Drayton Hanwell and Paddington. Plans extend to Bristol, enabling near twenty minute town communication. Deaf and dumb pupils at Kent Road asylum train to run stations with a signaling aid. The system promises quick repair localization along the 117 mile line once full Bristol link opens.
Royal dinner guests at Windsor Castle include the Duchess of Kent Earl of Uxbridge and Paget sisters. The Times reports a varied program with music by Rifles band and royal attendances at services and cabinets throughout late November to December.
A blaze broke out Wednesday night around eight at Mr. Ashton’s home 16 Walcott-place Westminster. It started in a second floor bedroom where linen aired caught fire and spread through the building. West of England engines helped control the flames. Ashton’s cash £220 was destroyed along with the room. He is insured.
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