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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 23, 1837

Page

4

Gale and Greenacre in London Trial Details Revealed

In Newgate, sheriffs questioned witnesses about the missing child linked to Gale and Greenacre. Greenacre seeks escape while Gale shows deep dejection. reports describe Greenacre's four wives and cruel behavior, including a New York wife left pregnant, abandoned in London, and appeals from her friends for news.

Newgate Greenacre Gale Dale Rupert-street Haymarket Rupert-street Greemacre America England London New York

Cause and Cure of Nervous and Dyspeptic Complaints

A medical booklet by R. J. Curwkaweta M D promises relief from nervousness indigestion hemorrhoids and constipation through dietetic and medicinal guidance illustrated with cases drawings and prescriptions. Published from Bath and London offices including Fleet Street and New Bond Street addresses.

R. J. Curvkaweta M.D. Baths Lothbey

King's Birthday Observed On May Twenty Ninth

The King's birthday, usually celebrated on this day, is ordered for May 29 this year. The Duchess of Gloucester's birthday and her entry into the 62nd year are noted. The day length is now 14 hours 28 minutes with various daily astronomical references and a drawing room held in the Queen's honor.

Bicu Waren Lonpon Brivee Duchess of Gloucester R. H Eerran Mercury Hiem Warka Mern

The Garden Bed Changes and Strawberry Cultivation

The piece notes a dreary garden after winter and hints at the gardener's eventual relief in the next issue. It then gives cultivation guidance for strawberries and cranberries, detailing varieties, soil, planting times, watering, and care, including Keen's seedling pine and hautboy varieties and the cranberry edging method.

Greenland Behring Straits Tring Hertfordshire Charlton Forest Sussex Downton Carolina Europe America Keen North America

Unpaid Letters Refused and Legal Queries from Readers

A reader bulletin notes unpaid letters will be refused and postage should be prepaid. It collects a mosaic of reader questions to magistrates, probate, rental disputes, legal procedures, remedies, and medical notices with terse, period-voice guidance from the editor and tips on subscriptions and printing delays.

Fragmented notes from a 19th century advice column

A collection of medical recipes legal notes and readers questions on probate and tax cases. It includes doses for potassa and gentian infusions, a request about legacies paid to a sister and nieces, a query about a niece's share and inheritance rights, and commentary on poor rates and customs oppression. The text also mentions a reader Maria seeking full case particulars and a general note that unanswered letters will be addressed next issue.

Barry W.S Hackney Laurence Cochlin Attwood M.P Board of Customs L. James Maria

Public notice on unfulfilled WEEKLY CHRONICLE orders

The newspaper states readers should understand they are not responsible for numerous disappointments after last week’s WEEKLY CHRONICLE demand exceeded supply. They acknowledge the demand was greater than production capacity and apologize for not meeting orders fully.

Weekly Chronicle

Advertisement pricing and advice in weekly chronicle

Advertisements are priced not exceeding three lines at 2s 6d with six lines at 5s and 6d for each extra line. Ads should be sent early in the week to insure insertion. The paper’s advertisement department targets servants seeking work, tenants, horse dealers, and fast property sales due to its wide circulation and potential reach of up to one million readers.

Weekly Chronicle

Political crisis hinted as ministers face dismissal

The piece argues many seek the removal of current ministers but predicts the King will not dissolve Parliament. It contends a general election would favor the Tories, forcing Whigs and Tories into a coalition, as the two aristocratic factions clash yet remain bound by ministerial necessity.

Debating Stamp Duty and a Free Press in Britain

The piece quotes Sir Robert Peel and Lord Lyndhurst on maintaining or abolishing the penny stamp duty on newspapers. It argues the Tories would not free the press, urges working men to prepare for renewed battle on May 2, and warns aristocrats of rising pressure. It references Dorchester Labourers and calls for bold political action.

Jesus Christ G. Fawdon May’s Buildings St. Martin’s-lane Robert Peel Wakley Lord Lyndhurst

Debate Over Spain Aid Highlights Liberal Freedom Question

The House of Commons harbors three nights of debate as Sir Henry Hardinge defends the British Legion in Spain. Tories claim support for Don Carlos while the Liberals praise political freedom abroad and the Queen of Spain. Critics say Liberals betray freedom at home with policies on Dorchester laborers stamps and Canada resolutions.

Henry Hardinge Spain House of Commons Don Carlos Canada

Canada resolutions and imperial move praised

The writer argues that ministerial progress will free Canada from colonial waste and make it richer. Independence for Canada is seen as beneficial for both nations, despite condemning the aristocracy that pushed the measure. The predicted results are described as admirably good for both sides.

Canada

Dissenters urged to demand Church separation from State

The writer questions why Dissenters do not openly demand the separation of Church and State. They argue state church owners resist abolition of Church Rates and call for fearless attacks on privileges granted to any one sect and against legislative interference in religious matters.

Reform Over Punishment in NSW Convict Debate

A newspaper paragraph argues convicts in New South Wales may attain respectability and wealth if reformed. It contends laws should favor reform over punishment, and that brutalities of society are fed by brutalities of the law, urging kinder, reform‑oriented governance.

New South Wales

Orange Lodges in Ireland Report Questioned

The piece casts doubt on widespread revival of Orange Lodges in Ireland. It cites a Limerick schoolmaster’s claim that soldiers attended a meeting and notes the informer was convicted of falsehood. The article suggests most reports lack solid foundation and reflect suspicion.

Ireland Limerick Orange Lodge Orange Lodges

Duchess of Kent Attacked Over Court Etiquette

The Times and Morning Herald attack the Duchess of Kent for not delaying a dinner party after a king’s death and for not sending the royal carriage to a royal funeral. The piece condemns party zeal and defends the Duchess, lamenting Lady Jersey’s fall and praising the Duchess as virtuous and conscientious amid reports of courtly intrigue.

the Times Morning Herald Duchess of Kent George the Fourth Jersey Carlton-house Caroline of Brunswick Ireland England de L’isle

Return of a Radical Reformer for Rochdale

The return of a good Radical Reformer for Rochdale in place of a Tory will be gall and wormwood to the Carlton Club. It is understood the Conservatives donated heavily to aid their beaten candidate.

Rochdale Gall Wormwood Carlton Club

Emigrants Detained As Ship Delays Prompt Legal Reminder

Thames Police Report highlights emigrants kept ashore due to a vessel's non sailing. Magistrate Mr. Greenwood fails to act, prompting citation of the 5 and 6 Will. 4 c 53 statute. It requires the master to pay each passenger victuals at a rate of 1s per day for detention before final departure.

Thames Greenwood

Parliamentary report notes Hardinge amendment lost by thirty six

The article states that Sir Henry Hardinge's amendment was defeated by a majority of thirty six, eighteen more than expected by Ministers or their supporters. Had the opposition won, Lord Melbourne would have been compelled to resign.

Henry Hardinge Lord Melbourne

Manchester Poverty and Crime Prompt Government Action

We deplore the frightful condition of the poor in Manchester and regret the disturbances arising from such misery. Poverty is the parent of crime, and we urge authorities and Lancashire’s wealthy to focus on eradicating the root cause rather than punishing the resulting offenders.

Manchester Lancashire

Leader named for Westminster seat after late requisition

A requisition signed by hundreds of Westminster electors asks for Leader to be nominated on the first vacancy. Leader accepts, making his return highly likely. Reports from abroad discuss a new ministry in Belgium and cabinet changes in France, with various European tensions noted.

Westminster Leader Belgium Brunskzs Holland Breda Brabant Berlin Vienna Archduke Palatine New York Portsmouth Chadwick New Orleans Frayer Paris MM. Guizot Gasparin Persil Duchatel Augsburg Gazette England Noteye Namur Madame Vestris Olympic Theatre

Finsbury Dinner Honors Duncombe and Wakley Reform Advocates

The electors of Finsbury hosted Representatives Thomas Duncombe and Thomas Wakley at the White Conduit Tavern to honor their parliamentary conduct and Reform principles. About four hundred gentlemen attended chaired by H. G. Ward with Duncombe on the right and Wakley on the left. speeches praised sovereignty of the people and condemned peers as a nuisance amid applause and high-spirited toasts.

Finsbury Thomas Duncombe Thomas Wakley White Conduit H. G. Ward Duncombe Wakley D. O'Connell Esq M.P Joseph Hume Dr. Lushington C. Buller Mr. Bish Mr. Ward M. J. O’connell D.C. Brady, Esq Tennyson D’eynecourt Mr. Williams Mr. Rundle Major Revel A. Galeloway Peel Melebourne Don Carlos Spain Wellington England Europe Lushington O’connell Daniel Whittle Harvey Southwark

Quadruple Treaty Reassessment and Royal Accidents

Lord Stanley and Sir James Graham, once praise-worthy for the Quadruple Treaty, now back the Holy Alliance. Rochdale election ends with Conservative retirement after clear defeat. Bir. Fenton wins by 45. A grave accident injures M de Bourqueney and gravely endangers Michel Chevalier near Charing Cross after a carriage mishap. Chevalier suffers a brain concussion and remains in danger. Bourqueney escapes with contusions.

Lord Stanley James Graham Rochdale Entwistle Warwick Fenton M. de Bourqueney France M. Michel Chevalier Henry Hardinge Charing-cross Manchester House M. Beilinage Michel Chevalier England London

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