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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 16, 1842

Page

2

Spain and France clash over royal marriage and right of search

A Madrid report describes a grand Madrid guard review with loyalty tributes to the regent, while Paris debates on the right of search and Spanish prospects. It notes French tempers toward Spain over Queen Isabella’s marriage and a possible war risk if Bourbon lineage is not chosen. The dispatch also covers Portugal talks on commercial treaties and internal strife, plus a grim Afghan retreat where envoy and aides were killed and civilians harmed during a harsh retreat from Jellalabad.

Chamber of Peers Spain House of Bourbon Isabella Moniteur M. Pageot Don Carlos Don Francisco de Paula Naples Lucca Count St. Aulaire Lord Aberdeen Vienna Voila la Presse National M. Berryer Advocate Paris Boulogne-sur-Mer Morning Herald Morning Chronicle Morning Post Post-Office Madrid National Guard Prado Civic Guard

Sweden unearthed will of Gustavius III at Upsala

A private correspondent reports that on March 29 a royal bequest was opened by Upsala University officials and the governor. The box held sealed papers and letters, with a linen bag containing drafts for Gustaf Wald and a French prologue. Rumors claim the Duke of Sudermania seized contents before transfer. The papers will be sorted and stored at the university.

Cognixe University King Gustivus University of Upsala M. Siirte Gustavus Thiém Wasa Gustaf Wald Gustavus III Sudermania Tegent

Diana News: Peace Proclaimed Near New Granada Meeting

WEW Granada reports that on the Diana sailing from Savanilla to Liverpool, peace had been proclaimed on February 20. General Cramona and General Eran, leaders of New Granada, met and arranged an end to hostilities. Comus arrived at Savanilla and lay there as the news broke.

Granada Watson Cape Clear Diana Savanilla Liverpool Cramona Eran New Granada Comus

East India Company elders elect new directors and appoint Tweeddale governor

The court of directors at East India House named the Marquis of Tweeddale governor of Fort St. George. They voted thanks to chairman George Lyall and deputy chairman Sir James Law Lushington. Six new directors—Astell, Bayley, Ellice, Galloway, Jenkins, Masterman—were chosen to replace four rotating departures. A note from Major Skinner and Captain Lawrence discusses prisoners in Afghanistan, with doubts cast on a Lahore report of Akhtar Khan’s advance and a February line missing in Bombay’s mail.

East India House Marquis of Tweeddale K.T Presidency Fort St. George George Lyall M.P James Law Lushington G.C.B East India Company Henry Alexander Jeremiah Bryant C.B William Stanley Clarke John Shepherd Francis Warden William Young Bart William Astell William Butterworth Bayley Russell Ellice Archibald Galloway Richard Jenkins John Masterman Ayfghanistan Skinner Cabal J.M. Hamilton Eiglisterah Lahore Akhtar Khan Jellalabad Baén Bombay Kurnaul Portsmouth Glouchster Courts of Assize Crown Court Cheltenham Cresswell Berts Castles St. Albans Lauch Hawkins Bennett Hawkine Barnet Hyde Floweryfield Ashton-under-Lyne Messrs Swire Rhines Andrew Clark Arthur Lyons Ohio Arfolr Clark Ae Harvey Mr. Arthur Halifax Clark Newton Hiust Brad Feradlves Hampshire

Disasters in Afghanistan Told by an Eye-Witness

An officer close to Sir William M’Naghten recounts the Afghan uprising starting November 2 at Bala Hissar, the panic over commissariat forts, and the destruction of treasuries and residences as troops faced heavy fire and betrayal. The letter notes personal safety and hopes for eventual reunion.

Aiys Trevor Skinner Drummond Bala Hissar Conolly Shelton Osman Khan Myself Mahomed Akhbar Khan Akhbar Sir William Mackenzie Mahomed Akhbar's Self Affghans Yaghee Naib Ameer Oolah Naib Bagramee Hardywan 5Th Cavalry Boodhall Mahomed Abbbar Teezen Sale Jellalabad Pottinger Khoord Cabal Pass Boyd Mahomed Altibar Peter Anderson Buy Eyre Mahomed Akhbar Elphinstone Johnson Elphinstone, Shelton, &c Macgregor Lughnal Charles Coarington Salisbury Rattray Houghton Cabul Affghanistan Dublin Evening Mail Wm. M‘naghten Bala ‘Hissar Batta A. Barnes Bradfoot Anquetil Troup Age Mackenzie

City Address to Queen at Guildhall on corn laws

The lord mayor Alderman Sir James Duke and city officials led a procession to present the city address to the Queen at Whitehall. The address urged free importation of corn and removal of food restrictions, while the Queen answered with sympathy and intent to submit measures to Parliament. The court also noted the birth of the Prince of Wales and conferred baronetcy rank on the lord mayor.

James Duke Laws Messrs Barnard Bedford Carr Cash Charles Croucher Danford Eyton Fisher Gilbert Gresham T. H. Hall T. Hall Harrison Harding Holt Jerram J. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnston Lake Lert Mottram Pearce Ramshaw Salter Selson Smith Stacy Stevens Tage P.A. Taylor R. Thomas Virtue Whiteside Wilkinson Williams Woollatt Remembrancer City of London Commons Prince Albert Duchess of Kent Prince ‘of Wales Whitehall Prince of Wales

London Baronetcy and Bank Officials Roled in 1842 News

A 1842 court communication announces the conferment of a baronetcy on the London lord mayor amid Royal favor. The Bank of England lists governors and directors, while a charitable institution reports £2,076 12s 6d for an asylum and £721 13s 6d for annuity relief. A Strawberry Hill discovery reveals secret despatches by James first Earl Waldegrave, praising diplomacy and royal ties. Naval notes cover a fire on the Fearless steamer and local parish election results with Wakeling leading.

Robert Peer Whitehall United Kingdom City of London J. R. G. Graham Laurie Corporation of London Bank of England William Cotton John Benjamin Heath Goveror Robert Barclay Edward H. Chapman Bonamy Dobree Charles P. Grenfell Kirkman D. Hodgson John G. Hubbard Charles Frederick Huth Alfred Latham William Little James Malcolmson Humph. St. J. Mildmay James Morris George Warde Norman John Horsley Palmer James Pattison Christopher Pearse Charles Pole David Powell Sir John Rae Reid William R. Robinson Thomas Charles Smith William Thompson Thomas M. Weguelin Francis Wilson Crown and Anchor Strand W. R. Grieve T. Dousberg Hanover Square Messrs Berral Sully Steel Heath Gill Newman Strawberry Hill James Earl of Waldegrave Earl Waldegrave House of Peers England Europe Coxe France R. Walpole Earl of Woowica Naval Department Fry Bullock Sora Putin Cetin Wakeling Tay Feo Megarg Mbit Saywell M‘phail Barres

Provincial Birmingham Surfaace Meeting Draws Crowds

A crowded Town Hall in Birmingham on April 1 heard delegates from working and middle classes address residents after a conference decision. Joseph Sturge chaired amid cheers and urged orderly conduct, with speakers like Adam, Brontere, O Briemrex, Solly, Lovett, Vincent, and Parry supporting the resolutions. Reported debates touched on labor conditions and public policy, while other notices described local incidents including sheep thefts and a deadly Hyde coal pit accident.

Birmingham Joseph Sturge Alderman Weston Adam Aberdeen H. Solly Yeovil William Lovett Henry Vincent F. Warren Manchester Parry Neesom Sturge Brontere O'Briemrex Bess Dengan A Hon Asaame Eronslogpigoues Duke of Buckingham South America Brill Edyard Monk Crook Oakley Frenke Boaratall Derbyshire Radford Borroughfields Jolur Radek

Death of Dr Saurin Bishop of Dromore in Kingstown

Ireland reports the death of Dr Saurin Bishop of Dromore in Kingstown on Saturday evening. The aged prelate, noted as the oldest hierarchy member, dies at about 95, with his passing prompting union of the Dromore see and transfer of revenues to ecclesiastical commissioners as eight of Stanley bill bishoprics have been disposed of. The news reviews inquests on other murders, including Patrick Ryan's, and details the Wade family involvement near Cappawhite farm.

Oxare Roe Bisnor Dromore Saurin William Saurin Saldney Kingstown esephAgd Chebophouta Drumore Conk Dente Pat Cuimmerhunt Newport Anglesea Holyord Caprice Thie'namen Wade Ryan Wades Pinte Cappawhite eTarm Go. Wades Weenagh Board of Raidermen Ogéeraussty Inien Bisnorricks Dunwin Elphin Raphoe Kildare Dublin Clogher Armagh

Lives of the Queens of England reviewed in Literary Chronicle

The review lauds Agnes Strickland’s Lives of the Queens of England Vol IV covering Good Queen Elizabeth of York and Henry VII’s four wives. It commends her method of detailed, sourced history, noting the author’s diligent use of chronicles, letters, diaries, and manuscripts to deepen truth and context in biographical history.

England Agnes Strickland London H. Colburn Miss Strickland

Battle of Bosworth Opens with Henry VII’s Invasion

Henry VII sails with French and Breton fleets from Harfleur to invade England. Richard III’s forces falter as Henry lands near Dale and advances to Tamworth, eluding Richard’s scouts after a perilous wander on Atherstone Moor. Richard marches on Leicester, rests at the Blue Boar, then confronts Richmond at Redmore Heath. In the climactic clash, Richard’s cavalry charges fail, Norfolk falls, and Henry VII is crowned amid Te Deum, with the hawthorn bush becoming Tudor symbol.

Bosworth Henry France Bretagne Harfleur Richard Milford Haven Jasper Dale Richard III Richmond Milford Shrewsbury Lord Herbert Gilbert Talbot Brereton Earl of Shrewsbury John Savage Midland Stanleys Tamworth Lord Stanley Atherstone Leicester Atherstone Moor Stanley George Lord Strange George Tewkesbury Nottingham Europe Percy Henry of Richmond Maud Herbert Redmore Bos Worth Shakspeare Jockey of Norfolk Dickon Sir William Redmore Heath Duke of Norfolk Amgonlays Henry VII England House of Tudor

Divorce of Katharine of Arragon

Narrative of Henry VIII's 1528 divorce move at Bridewell after a public speech on whether Katharine was his lawful wife. The queen defends the marriage, cites papal dispensation and parental lines, accuses Wolsey of pride and tyranny, and recounts political strains from war with the emperor and English foreign policy.

Katharine OF Arragon Bridewell Hall Henry Oon Wolsey Campeggio Ferdinand Rome Cardinal Wolsey Lord of York England Low Countries

Ri gha of Leicester Tale Recounted in Old Chronicle

The piece recalls Leicestershire lore about Ri gha being beheaded and his body carried across Leicester Bridge with his head downward on a heralds’ plank. As the corpse passed, the head struck a wooden projection, fulfilling the local legend. Nuns of Grey Friars later interred the benefactor in their church.

Leicestershire Righa Leicester Blanche Sanglier Leicester-bridge Grey Friars

Katharine of England at the divorce court in 1529

The narrative recounts Katharine's courtroom appeal to halt the divorce proceedings led by Henry VIII and the legates. Katharine pleads for justice and mercy, insisting on her decades of marriage, loyalty, and legitimacy of her child while Henry defends his prerogative and laments the strain on royal honor. The piece details Wolsey and Campeggio’s mediation, Katharine’s steadfast stance, and the shifting political maneuvering surrounding the contentious divorce.

Katharine Charles England Black Wolsey Cans Kold Ander Rome Sampson Person Katharine Kresland Alrea Iy Prin i Eden Tega Steeday Solomon Ferdina Spain Griffiths Sander Prdon Henry Henry VIII Cardinal Wolsey Hall Warham Canterbury Fisher Anne Boleyn Carlisle Blackfriars Stairs Whitehall Earl of Wiltshire Campeggio Bridewell Mary Cavendish Roem

Robbery at the Bishop of Salisbury’s residence in Pimlico

Monday morning a servant left the hall door ajar allowing a thief to enter the parlor and seize a massive silver teapot along with all spoons and forks. The thief fled with the plate, and police were notified. The crest bore a mitre with the initials J.S. and the dinnerware was marked accordingly.

Danixe Rorsery Biswor Sanissurr's Bishop of Salisbury Wilton Crescent Pimlico J. S Higgs Savoy Palace Savoy Street Strand John Sims Wellington Street Neilson and Others Househill Coal and Iron Company Caledonian Mercury Chambery Savoy

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