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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 14, 1839
Page
3
The piece praises a werewolf story as a vivid example of German diablerie and notes its length prevents publication. It highlights an extract describing the Phantom Ship’s final appearance and an onboard interview with crew members eager to mail letters home.
Philip Vanderdecken and Schriften encounter the Flying Dutchman in a spectral sea clash. The relic on Philip’s chest unlocks a pact dissolving the curse. The elder Vanderdecken kneels, reconciles with his son, the phantom ship collapses into dust, and dawn returns to the sea.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayor host 117 guests from 180 invited relatives at a grand dinner in the Egyptian Hall. Toasts honor the Queen, City prosperity, and the Wilson family while guests admire lavish decor, music, and late entertainment, and depart saying it was the happiest evening of their lives.
The coroner and a jury in Bryanston Square investigated Captain Edward Brenton RN who died after chest pain and vomiting. Emma Ivey and Henry Burnham testified the 65 year old died suddenly with a distended stomach and an ossified artery. surgeon John Dodd found heart disease but no poison. The jury returned a verdict of natural death after adjourned proceedings and a resumed evening session.
The House of Commons heard that the Carlow petition against Bruen’s return lacked required securities, so the hearing was discharged. A new writ was ordered for Ayr to replace the late Mr Dunlop. Various railway and harbour bills advanced or committed. petitions on church extension and corn laws heard.
Middlesex coroner Mr Wakley informs the police commissioners of recent fatal street accidents caused by children at play. He proposes public play-grounds in each district on vacant spots and offers to support any plan the commissioners devise to advance this aim.
At Reigate, a memorial from John Young, Henry Webber, and Edward Delves Broughton asked the Surrey Quarter Sessions to allow more privileges at Guildford gaol. They appealed to read newspapers, buy milk for breakfast, and communicate with friends, arguing the punishment was too harsh. The court dismissed the request, noting they thought money could buy impunity. Also notes on forged Bank of England notes circulating locally.
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