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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 23, 1837

Page

5

Miscellany notes and royal health from a London periodical

The column reports on Queen Victoria’s illness and the Duke of Sussex’s ongoing indisposition, plus royal movements. It mentions the Rev Edward Stanley as Bishop of Norwich elect, the Duke of Cumberland meeting the King of Holland, and various society items. Other topics include Hawkins’s invention of the over pointed pencil, London infrastructure, meteorological notes, art sales, public notices, and appointments.

Norwich Edward Stanley Duke of Sussex Duke of Cumberland Holland Hague Rotterdam Qubark England Alderley Cheshire John Thomas Stanley Bart Treasury Denmark Vance Sackville-street Piccadilly Urquhart Constantinople Armand Carrel Paris Rouen John Isaac Hawkins Hampstead Gabriel Riddle Sampson Mordan National Gallery Trafalgar Square Burney Gosport Americas France Bank of England Liverpool Manchester Hendelsblad Amsterdam William M. Gilbert Des Voisin 7Th Legion National Guard Taglioni London St. Petersburg Regent’s Park Victoria Duchess of Berry Girdwood Viscomte de la Rochefoucauld C. Trotter Joynes Rochester Gravesend Albertazzi Emma Howson Scala Milan Madrid Hon. East India Company Highlands and Islands Scotland Naples Capua Miss P. Smith Malta Institute OF British Architects J. B. Papworth Forshall British Museum Robinson Abbey of St. Mary York Donaldson Fam Sydney Penshurst Kent Turner Glendinning Lord de L’isle Saunders Royal Household Princess Augusta Duchess of Gloucester Lord Adolphus Fitzzlarence Duchess of Leeds Wellesley and Bute Brownlow Albemarle Mayo Loftus Fitzgerald Howe Brougham Beresford Bedingfield Baron d’Ompreda Richard Vyvyan Edward Carrington Palace Avenue Hyde Park-corner Grosvenor-place Wanshall Tord de Tsle Kensington Palace Penshuret Portugal Lisbon Baron D’almeida Portsmouth Foreman Jamaica Port Royal Russell Carthagena New Granada Elizabeth Newcastle Kelly Miramichi Wasp

Theaters Week Review at Drury Lane and Nearby Houses

The week brings varied performances across London venues. Mrs Weod entertains at Drury Lane with Cinderella and Sonvembula while Mr Hyde debuts at Covent Garden as Shylock. Adelphi, Queen and Sadler's Wells report strong attendance with stars like Mrs Selby and Miss Daly.

Shylock Hyde Olyupre J. Vining Selby Oxberry Adelphi Reeve Strand Theatre Jerrold Dowling Lionel Goldsmid Sr. James’s.—Harley Dicky Miss Rainforth Florena

Sticking to the Shop and Odd Contingencies

A local note praises Mr. D. W. Harvey for his commerce stance and recalls a Morning Post remark about timing in Parliament. The piece also recounts a criminal’s paradoxical fear of head pain, explaining hair-cut timing before his arrest and the soldiers.

D. W. Harvey Morning Post True Sun Meunier Court of Peers

British House Debates Spain Intervention and Privilege Breach

In a lengthy session the Lords and Commons discuss Spain policy, criticizing the Foreign Secretary and the British Legion while urging limits on military engagement. A breach of privilege over remarks in a morning paper is debated, with expulsions of strangers and mutual explanations. The day ends with adjournment after motions on universities and public notices.

Debate on Hardinge motion over Spain issue ends in division

The third night of the debate on Sir H. Hardinge's motion regarding the Spain question concluded with a division. Leaders argued over treaty obligations, potential shifts in power, and British interests. Palmerston warned against violating the treaty and compromising allies. the House rose at 4:00 after a late session. The Lords met next after the Duke of Cumberland resumed attendance and the Manchester and Sheffield Railway Bill passed.

House SD H. Hardinge Spain Otway Carr Sadorward Evans Foreign Office der Car 0S Shaw Mr. Barron Botpere Berguex C. Fercusson Isabella W. R. Banrna W. Fonuerr Lord Palmerston Evang France Don Carlos R. Pee Joan Russert House OF Lords Duke of Cumberland Sheffield

British Legion Debates on Spain Troops in North Spain

In the Lords Lord Atvaxey urged copies of correspondence on Britain aiding Spain with marine and artillery forces. Lord Melbourne argued government aims to keep peace and support the Queen under treaty. In the Commons, Scarborough Harbour Bill failed by four, then a breach of privilege involved Mgr Harvey over Poor Law evidence.

Justice Park Court of Common Pleas Spain M. Nunzo Versailles Pompeii Duke of Richmond Hill Berlin Prince William Paris P. Mahony Hardy Spwards Agricultural and Commercial Bank Establishment Dublin Lord Lyndhurst Miss Copley London Andrew Fraser P. Howanrd Howard A. Taevon Joan Russeau Canada Trish Scotland Trevor D. W. Harvey True Sun Joan Russell Poor Law Committee Wiltliams E. Wiimarr Maclean Henry Bulwer Robert Inglis H. G. Ward Lord Malin Grove Price Nicholas Baronet House of Commons Lord Melbourne House of Lords England Madrid Don Carlos Escorial France Cadiz Riego Portsmouth Moreno Henry Hardinge Jouy Eviey Auxiliary Legion Brotherton Atvaxey Spains John Hay Melbourne Scarborough Harbour Mgr. D. W. Harvey Select Committee For Inquiry

Tarrensay's Stakes and Horse Racing Odds

Sporting intelligence covers Tarrensay's two thousand guinea stakes with favorites challenged by Achmet Dardanelles and Venison. It notes Wednesday's betting shifts, Elis and Locomotive among the contenders, and a dramatic equestrian feat as Oxford student Meux rode from Oxford to London and back in five hours and three quarters, completing an 112 mile round trip.

Tarrensay Svespar Achmet Lord Exeter Dardanelles Achmet Agst Port Laxnp Hanpicarp Venison Hook Lichfield J. Day Esre- Mmcent Agst Dawson Walker Oxford Meux London Magialen Bridge Hyde Park Corner

Lewes Election and Zebra Attack News Amid Dense Society Notices

The Lewes election reports Henry Fitzroy defeating Easthope by 28 votes. In a separate incident a zebra bit a keeper, caused a thigh bone fracture, and escaped after the gate opened. Other items include Poor Law Commission cases, an omnibus driver’s death, a mendicant’s arrest, and various society and church notes.

Lewes Henry Fitzroy Easthope Duchess of Kent Princess Victoria Duchess of Somerset Tor Kiner THE Poor Law Consissioners Court of King’s Bench F. Follock Poor Law Commissioners London Gir F. Pollock Charles Jewett Wybrow Paddington Holborn Hill Queensquare Henry Harrison Keating Blackman Street Southwark John Gregory Crowncourt Lengalley Moorfields

Respite Granted to Two Chester Convicts in Macclesfield Case

The Home Department halted the planned execution of Isaac Davis and John Batty, two Macclesfield residents convicted of raping Hannah Dean, after medical experts cast doubt on definitive guilt. The respite, granted on the judge’s recommendation, leaves open the possibility of transport for life. The Chester hangman position drew four local applicants amid public interest in capital punishment.

Chester London Mail Secretary of State Home Department Isaac Davis John Batty Macclesfield Hannah Dean Stockport Justice Coleridge John Hoskins Greenacre Justice Colebridge Liverpool

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