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Newspaper
Patriot
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 27, 1837
Page
1
A publication note records an homage sermon preached in Bradford Wiltshire on July 9 1837 for the late King William IV by William Gear with J Rawlings and J Baynes as booksellers in Bradford and London.
Just published at 1s. a funeral sermon on the death of the Rev George Townsend of Ramsgate with the interment oration by Rev Henry J Bevis, his successor, in London at Jackson and Walford and R T Jarman Ramsgate.
A prospectus for completing William Hogarth’s original plates. No 52 to publish August 1, price 5s. per folio, restored by eminent engravers with a biographical essay and explanations. Includes key plates like Idleness, Rake’s Progress, Harlot’s Progress, The Beggars Opera, and many portraits. Published by Baldwin and Cradock, Paternosterrow.
An advertisement lists Legends and Stories of Ireland by Samuel B essayed in two editions. Fourth Edition of IRELAND presents wood engravings, price, format, and cloth binding. Also notes a second edition of Legends and Stories of Ireland with corrected text and illustrations. London Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster-row.
On Tuesday morning the town celebrated the first marriage under the New Act of Parliament. About 800 people filled the Olday House for the ceremony conducted by Rev. Mr. Hillyard. Registrar John Mackenzie, M.A., oversaw the process. The service lasted about 45 minutes amid public interest and cheers from onlookers.
The Chronicle reports the appointment of the Duke of Sussex as colonel of a company, praising his long service and royal favor. It notes confidence from the Queen and the liberal spirit guiding court and government, with hopes for the corps to prosper under his auspices.
A public outcry condemns Duke of Cumberland on Hanoverian throne actions as tyrannical, calling for an Act of Parliament to bar Ernest and to crown the Duke of Cambridge if the Queen is removed. Leeds Wesleyan Conference notes progress and funds. Royal Marines reorganization outlined. anecdote on Middlesex candidates and the Great Windsor Tree ends with a botanical observation.
On board the depot ship at Portsmouth there are 1200 men of the Bellise Auxiliary Legion awaiting gratuity payments from Spain after two years service. They accuse the Spanish government of neglect and the Queen's cause of scandal as wounded veterans face destitution. An officers committee presses for settlement, hoping Madrid acts with decency.
A dialogue in rough rustic voices debates the Corn Laws and reform. They argue that corn prices in Hamburg affect English wages, the aim being to keep London prices high to favor landowners. A Quaker anecdote illustrates opposition among great lords and traders.
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