22 Apr 1843
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 22, 1843
Page
1
The piece critiques England's mercantile monopoly and the Corn Laws, arguing that German and continental policies grew from England's protectionism. It contends free trade gains are limited while colonies and emigration offer alternative paths, warning that repeal alone cannot erase Europe’s tariffs.
A lengthy court circular reports the Duke of Sussex suffering an alarming inflammatory attack. Bulletins from Kensington palace describe fluctuating health, with visits by royalty and doctors, a relapse, and ongoing concern from April 17 to 19 1843. Grand events in Vienna and a Chinese ransom installment are also noted.
On Wednesday the first flower show of the season and prize distribution took place at the Horne tavern Kennington. The exhibition featured auriculas polyanthus tulips pelargoniums ericulas ranunculas dahlias carnations hyacinths and fruits and vegetables. The Royal Adelaide cup went to Mr. Bruce for the best collection of miscellaneous plants. The silver cup for the best four auriculas went to Mr. Scheider who also won the cup for the best auriculas green gray and white edges. A third cup went to Mr. Dickson. The large silver medal was awarded to Mr. Dickson for the best twelve auriculas and the middle silver medal to Mr. Hillmer for the second best dite. About twenty four other prizes were given to other successful candidates. Cormace A parliamentary vétera published on Wednesday morning shows Mint expenses for the year ending March 31 1843 with officers salaries wages contingent charges prosecutions gratuities assays and melting costs. In light of Mr. Busfeild’s death the Bade light is set to be erected at the Brunswick pier centre.
Hugh Cameron faced trial in Montazat for killing his wife Jane Linton in St Edward's parish. The 13 year old son testified that his father beat his mother with a stick and a poker in a drunken row. The jury found Cameron guilty with a recommended mercy due to provocation, and the judge sentenced him to death by hanging on April 6. The trial highlighted malice, provocation, and temporary insanity questions in a volatile domestic case.
Great excitement followed the inquest into the death of Sarah Hough wife of William Hough captain of a flat plying to Liverpool. The coroner ruled natural causes, but a second exhumed inquest found concussion from injuries by her husband led to manslaughter charges at the next assizes.
At the Red Lion Putney coroner Mr Carter and a jury examined Harriet Elizabeth Langlands aged twenty six in a case of suspected self poisoning. She had formed an attachment to Richard Wensley and left a letter accusing him as the cause of her distress. The jury found she destroyed herself while in a state of mental aberration brought on by grief and Richard Wensley’s conduct.
A 50 year old man named Robert Travis was stabbed by Jane Oliver alias Morris in Brunswick Street near the Market Place in Salford. He died the same day from a left abdominal wound as witnesses described a quarrel and knife attack amid heavy intoxication. Oliver was committed for trial at Liverpool Assizes.
The lord mayor examined the Barbadoes voyage case after emigrants alleged a fraud by the British American Association. Captain Fretwell testified the voyage to Prince Edward Island failed amid severe weather and poor planning. A multitude of noble names backed the scheme, but no capital was paid, and the owners faced foreclosure as the emigrants faced destitution and possible displacement.
The Solway West India steam packet Solway left Falmouth April 3 for Corunna with mails. After striking a sunken rock near Corunna at midnight on April 7, lifeboats were launched and most passengers evacuated as the ship sank. Captain Duncan, 32, displayed remarkable courage directing lifeboat operations amid boiler collapse and flames. Many lives were saved by paddle lifeboats and cutters, while several officers and passengers perished. The wreck site lay about four miles offshore in fifteen fathoms. Survivors were rescued by a Spanish launch and nearby ships as authorities coordinated aid. Captain Duncan’s loss was mourned by a wide circle of relatives and seamen.
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