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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 27, 1844

Page

2

France and Portugal Crisis Reflected in Paris and Lisbon News

Paris papers report Guizot’s defense of the cabinet against Billault’s motion and the prospect of a decisive majority. fears grow over secret societies in the army and tensions with England. Spain and Portugal readings follow: coercion of the press in Madrid, Moorish killings, and the Almeida siege amid rising unrest and proclamations of holy war by Morocco.

France Paris M. Billault M. Guizot Chef Douvre Refns London Courrier Francais England Courrier Chamber of Peers M. Cousin St. Omer Gazette Des Tribunaux BPA Spain The Mundo Senor Gonzales Bravo Madrid Cordova Carthagena Puycerda Gibraltar Morocco Portugal Lisson Lnst Loures la Chaves Lancer Santarem Lisbon Tagus Coste Cabral Almeida Viscount Fonte Nova Bunifim Bomifim Lamego Mer Fletcher Sone

Fragmentary Europe and Asia News From 19th Century Dispatches

The report covers Austrian Neapolitan affairs with Schwartzenburg’s arrival, emigration surges with 4000 English passports, Greek ministry rumors including Mavrocordato and Canaris, Bavaria princes resigning claims, and Persian-Iranian dispatches about Stoddart and Conolly. Colonel Shiel’s efforts are noted amid unclear outcomes.

Spain England Rome

Schools for All ceremony at Bunhill Row in Chequeralley

Lord John Russell presided at the stone laying for new Bunhill Row school rooms built on Friends grounds. Ministers praise universal education and Bible teaching, with subscriptions from Greig, Gurney, and Murray. inscription notes April 24 1834. A separate Friends Schools anniversary at London Tavern followed with many toasts and subscriptions exceeding £800, including royal donations.

Bunhill Row Bunhillrow John Russell Society of Friends Manning Morrison Church of England Friends British and Foreign School Society Greig Lord John Russell London Christ God Gurney Mr Murray Lord John Russell, M.P Samuel Gurney Boatswain Smith Any’s Society London Tavern Bishopsgate Street Lord Ashley Tewd Harvey Alderman Jonson Sheriff Moon Young Prince Albert Bright Day Achnels Lord Harvey

Melancholy Accent Downton Downton Wiltshire Accident

A dramatic Downton report recalls a man trapped by loose shale while sinking wells. Rescuers used cords, pulleys, and horses as the victim endured extreme burns and suffering for hours. He died after extreme injuries. a widowed father of three, James Johnston, left orphaned children.

Mr. Philips Forman James Johnston Downton Wiltshire Hobbs Somersetshire Thomas George Matchum New House William P. Shuckburgh Moat House R. Payne Noman’s Liverpool E. Rashton G. Heyworth Thomas Nelson George Brown Proctor Excise Department London Phillips Nelson Snowball Brown Victoria Rushton Mr. Proctor Excise Broadman Board of Excise Mr. Rushton Upton John Robert Fisher John Fisher Northgate Street Elmester John Cooke

Provincial Berwick Henrrisre Death at Lowick

James Johinston a kinsman was working at a kiln when a large stone fell five feet trapping him among burning stones. A companion warned quarrymen nearby and they rushed to the kiln, but immediate rescue was limited as the kiln fire and debris hindered escape.

Berwick Henrrisre Lowick James Johinston Julnston

Ireland. Repeal meetings and trials in April clubs

Reports from April 23 detail ongoing affidavit filings in a high profile legal case with Magrath and subordinates, plus a Repeal Association meeting led by N Maher M P. J A O Neill withdraws a dissolving motion amid cheers. Irish Registration Bill outlook appears doomed this year. Dunraven outrages: arson at Adair stables and vandalism at Adair church. suspects Regan and Mary Burns Mrs. Mary Regan detained.

Dostin Freeman's Journal George Magrath Heving Magrath Repeal Association Dunraver Adair Earl of Dunraven Lord Dunraven James Regan Mery Mary Burns

The Drama at Her Majesty’s Theatre and Parisian notes

The piece reviews La Sonnambula and The Brides of Venice at Her Majesty’s with praise for Benedict and Balfe comparisons, plus remarks on remarks and performances at Haymarket, Hanover Square, and the AprLaing Gallery. It also covers Parisian theatres, Duprez, Rachel rumours, and a theatrical wardrobe sale at Marlborough Street.

Her Majesty's Theatre Bellini Persiani Mario F. Lablache Venice Smedley Candiano II Olivolo Istria Caorio Candiano Sta. Maria Formosa Borrani Francesca Miss Romer Naama Alfred Shaw Harrison Count Alberto Poer Dogberg Mr. Benedict Baife Benedict Balfe Haymarket Theatre Farren Sheridan Sir Peters Sir Anthonys Sir Peter Teazle Messrs Strickland Buckstone Tilbury Mesdemes Humby Carre Stanley Biyerenp Wrixiams Weber Corelli Lindley Phillips John Parry Norma Parry AprLaing GallEry Dr. Jones Smith Edinburgh Paris Mademoiselle Racuel London Thames Don Sébastien Lisbon Pacha England Cadiz Gibraltar Rossi Caccia Albertini Aitchison

Political meetings and anti corn law gatherings in London

The weekly League meeting at Covent Garden was led by Hon. C Villiers MP with aims to push a comm laws motion next month. Ewart MP, Dr Elphinstone, and Mr Moore spoke while plans for a future chair change to Lord Kinnaird were announced. A Greenwich anti corn law deputation drew 1500 attendees with Cobden appealing for tax reform tied to revenue and land rents. A Birmingham factory meeting backed a Ten Hours Bill, urging action beyond mere majorities in the Commons.

League Covent Garden C. Villiers M.P Ewart Dumfries West India Moore Lord Kinnaird Greenwich Anti Conn Law Association Greenwich National Anti Corn-law League Cobden Thompson George Thomson Admiral Dundes Colonel Thompson Edward Knatchbull Questrox Times Court House Birmingham St. Paul's H. Allen E. Hornsby House of Parliament

Uncertain election moves in Hurst seat debate

Reports from London describe ongoing uncertainty over a by election in the Hurst seat with talk of no opposition or a conservative candidate. Meanwhile Captain Hamilton’s possible resignation could open a seat for Thesiger and link to the anti Corn Law League pledge. A book sellers meeting in London pushes for shorter shop hours and better conditions. In crime news, convicts Barker Fletcher Saunders and Mrs Dorey face legal moves for pardons or new trials, with Barber seeking a royal pardon and medical convulsions affecting Fletcher. If Barber fails, three male prisoners face transfer to Milbank before NSW shipment.

Honssam Hoxsuam Hurst Thesiger Ep. W.C Axp Tonmy House of Commons Hamilton Aylesbury Genttleman Anti-Cornlaw League Chronicle London Ludgate Hill Ives Swan and Ives, Paternosterrow Lawrence Olten Wit Forcers Barker Fletcher Barber James Graham Dorey Saunders Milbank New South Wales

The Ugly Buck Wins 2000 Guineas in Tight Finish

The Sporting Intelligencer reports a buoyant crowd for The Ugly Buck as he wins the 2,000 Guineas by a neck over The Devil to Pay. Elemi flops, Joe Lovell lands third, Wadraste falters, and Dr Phillimore trails. betting favored The Ugly Buck at 3 to 1 with strong support from influential backers.

Ratan Thornhill Elemi R.M Mr. J. Day J. Day Lord G. Bentinck Colonel Anson Joe Lovell Mr. Wreford Camel Wadrasta Exeter Algernon Beiram Agnes Maffam Phillimore Dr. Phillimore Wadraste Lord

Match hawks and boat cliques headline Windsor to Westminster

A morning racing match at Windsor drew riders from Dorset Square with a 25 shillings per side bet. A saddle horse won over a 23 to 24 mile course, finishing in 1 hour 25 minutes, while the harness horse finished two minutes later. Windsor inn housed the loser as it faced railway return. St George's Aquatic Club opened its season with a boat race from Westminster to Putney, Black wins by four lengths with White and Yellow following. A Cape male lop arrives for Zoological Society at Repent's Park. Sundering fod population notes a 25 percent drop in meat consumption as people shift away from animal foods.

Palestine Buck Ares Danebury Campanero Leander Ray Momus Eleme B.C Lord Albemarle Whitehouse Watson Lord Exeter Rogers Czar Prasody R.M Lord Glasgow Amulette Robinson Duke of Beaufort Claude Frollo Edwards Evey Whipcord Claude Frello T.Y.C Duke of Bedford Oakley Lord G. Bentinck Emma Abdale D.M Merope Mann Mr. Thornhill Muley Moloch Actmon Duke of Grafton Fraulein Beting Minotaur Duke of Rutland Boyce Lord Stradbroke Miss Robinia Economy Agst Crenoline Pass A.F Phillimore Mr. Coombe Keeley Lord Orford Elis Miss Julia Lord W. Powlett Falconer Skeleton Mr. Greville Molly Mogg Nat Ray Middleton Pettit Scott Doncaster Rous Greville Windson Dorset Square Regenue Park Windsor New Inn St George’s St. George's Aquatic Club E Gener Westminster Putney Black Surrey Shore White Middlesex Lambeth Palace Vauxhall Bridge Yellow Bells Tavern Richardson Herefordshire Pham

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