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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 08, 1838

Page

3

London book notices advertise Kidd's publications and Idler

A period advertisement catalog lists Kipp's Random Records and related works by W Kidd and J Norris. It praises Kipp's humor and the Universal Vade-Nfecum, IDD collections, London Directory and Amusement Guide with Cruikshank engravings, and the Idler and Breakfast-Table Companion.

IDD Kipp London W.,kidd Tavistock Street J. Norrig Fetter Lane George Cruikshank Danx Surist W. Kidd Tavistock-street J. Norris Rae Idler Loudon Fetter-lane

Astronomical and liturgical notes with tides and events

Livelihood of dates and events in April listing high tides and moon phases. Notable items include Napoleon's abdication 1814 and Catholic Emancipation Act 1829, with religious notes for Palm Sunday and Good Friday. Mentions full moon, lunar eclipse, and cuckoo arrival.

London Bridge Mowday Lord Lovat Jupiter Seta Tuxepay Wepnespay Tuanspay Farpay Stern Sers Issish Nii High Water

Distress for Scales Questioned by Westminster Jury

In a lawsuit over distraining a cheesemonger by an annnoyance jury, only two jurors entered the shop while forty-eight waited outside. The court held distress not justifiable unless all jurors near to concur. The jury found the scales not condemned and awarded damages to the plaintiff.

Lhgax Covar Queen’s Bench Holland C. Heath Westminster Drury Lane Heath Court of Burgesses of Erle Chadwick Jones Lord Denman C. J T. P Marylebone York Chester Durham Lancaster Northumberland Nottingham Cumberland Westmoreland Isle of Man J. W W. G X. Y C. M R. B Waltham Hamlet Horatio W.W.W Sheriff's Court G. H Duke Geo. de Lacy Evans X.Y. Z J.P Hackney John Wilson Somerset House Stamp Office A. Montague Dublin Sherif Orford Cambridge Thomas Buckingham

Garden Guidance and Household Horticulture Notes

Instructions on transplanting steps for seedlings with timing from late March to June, plus potting, soil mixes, heat treatment, and hardening off. Also includes weekly sowing tips for cabbage, onions, radish, lettuce, and peas, with cautions on frost and soil quality and a broad array of gardening queries and notes from various contributors.

York London Vanek P.L. P Highgate A. BC Richardson J. F Lambeth

Queen Anne's farthing rumor and Jersey law notes

The article discusses the Queen Anne farthing case its lack of issue its possible private impressions and auction price. It then turns to Jersey and Guernsey governance under Norman feudal law and outlines two relief routes for insolvency cases and protection of personal liberty, ending with a reader letter promising attention to further observations.

Christie Jersey Guernsey Normandy la Cras Channel Islands

Apology for Defects in Last Week's Chronicle

The notice explains defective appearance in the three latest editions due to new machinery. It reassures readers that issues are corrected and promises continued effort to meet audience expectations.

Weekiy Chronicle

Coronation Proclamation Sets June 26 Date in Westminster

A supplement to the London Gazette reports a proclamation by her Majesty announcing the coronation ceremony to be held at Westminster on Tuesday the 26th day of June. The announcement invokes the blessing of Almighty God and expresses royal pleasure in the upcoming event.

Clark W. M. Clark Warwick-lane Paternosterrow London London Gazette Westminster

Durham mission defied by Tory tactics in Commons

The Times notes Lord Chandos used an attention grab to push resolutions attacking Durham's Canada mission. It condemns the motion as disingenuous, cites late-night Tory maneuvering, and argues government economy should not bar Durham's efficient service. Buller and Ellice named as secretary pair to accompany Durham.

Lord Durham Lord Chandos House of Commons Canada Mission Montreal Sibthorp New York Packet Buffalo Lord Heytesbury R. Peel India Bucks Canada Charles Buller Liskeard Eliice Robert Peel

O Connell and the Grenville Act Debate

The piece argues that the current tribunal for contested elections is corrupt and must be reformed. It endorses removing jurisdiction from the House of Commons, supporting Sir Robert Peel and Buller’s plan, and calls for a permanent body with fixed rules, improved primary judicature, and better registration to curb injustices and costly appeals.

O'Connell House of Commons Mr. C. Buller Robert Peel John Russell Wm. Follett Warburton

Call for swift reform of election regulation procedures

The speaker urges rapid redress of errors or partiality in the Registration Courts and the issuance of a revised, final registry. He argues this task belongs to an enlightened legislature and that without it, little improvement will occur in controversed elections. Only Mr Warburton shows notable interest in addressing the issue.

Warburton

Pension List Committee Report Leaves Pension Progress Unclear

The Pension List Committee reports diligent inquiry but has not yet shown any pensions disallowed. It seeks 33500 pounds to cover April liabilities while promising no immediate reductions. The piece notes Grote Hume Hawes lead but fears outnumbered by less energetic colleagues and loss of Mr. Harvey's aid.

Gadeau Jeffery Hudson County of Rutland Henrietta Charles I Zara Crofé I. K Kean Milton-street Theatre Sgarran Madame de Maintenon Caroline Adam W. A Gregory Henry Kemble Blanche Kemble Mr. C—y Joe Miller Mr. Butle Becher Smythe Elis Lord Chesterfield Smith Pierce Egan Miller London Algiers Crown Grote Hume Hawes Harvey

Dorchester Labourers Return Prompt Easter Dinner Planned

The Dorchester labourers have returned and London workers plan a 2000-strong Easter Monday dinner. The piece criticizes the sentence against them and calls for decisive action by the Colonial Office, noting Sir George Grey’s House of Commons ignorance and urging a wakeful, united liberal response.

Dorchester London Orange Lodges Colonial Office George Grey House of Commons White Conduite House Liberal

The Grenville Act Again

The Shaftesbury committee ends its work by ejecting Mr Poulter who has published a farewell address accusing the conservative majority of bias. The paper hints at a bar of the House of Commons meeting to-morrow, notes perceived partiality, and anticipates Monday’s angry discussions and counter statements as reforms are debated.

KIBD London W. Hupp W. Kipp Tavistock Street Covent Gardes Tavistock-street Covent- Garden Idd Europe Quarterly Review W. Kidd J. Norrig Fetter Lane Morning Post J. Norris Fetter-lane Shaftesbury Committee Poulter House of Commons

Jamaica and Lord Glenelg's Bill

The piece argues the negro emancipation question is settled in Parliament unless new provocation—likely after Easter—forces further action. It notes Lord Brougham's bill unlikely to pass the Lords, praises the government bill's tightening of apprenticeship rules, and forecasts its third reading and passage before Easter with hoped for effects in the colonies.

Jamaica Lord Glenelg Lord Brougham Commons G. Strickland House of Commons Stewart Honiton O’connell

Revenue declines across most heads vs last year

Official revenue tables show a year end drop of £2,352,364 and a quarterly fall of £492,420. Customs down £1,251,658 yearly and £374,835 quarterly. excise off £1,049,557 yearly and £128,590 quarterly. stamp duties down £209,114 yearly but up £29,732 in the quarter. Post office up £28,743 yearly and £2,000 quarterly. Exchequer bills for the quarter total £5,172,428.

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