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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 01, 1841

Page

7

History of the Speakership Contests Across British Parliaments

An encylopedic survey traces speakership contests from William III through George II and George III, detailing candidates, majorities, and political shifts. It notes key figures such as Sir John Trevor, Mr Foley, Sir T Littleton, Harley, Onslow, Norton, Cornwall, Grenville, and Sutton, outlining how party strength and court influence shaped elections and resignations across multiple parliaments.

William III John Lowther John Trevor Burnett London Wharton T. Littleton C. Musgrave Paul Foley Foley Treasury E. Seymour Charles Harley Ralph Lord Somers Earley R. Onslow House of Commons Sir Thomas Mr. Harley Queen Anne Duchess of Marlborough John Smith Bromley Marquis of Granby Walpole Smith Earl of Dysart Great Britain Mr. Smith Lord W. Pawlett W. Onslow W. Strickland Tindal P. King T. Hanmer Sacheverell William Bromley G. Pitt Arthur Kay Lord Scudamore Mr. Bromley George I Earl of Hartford Lord Finch Spouse Compton George II Marquis of Hartington Arthur Onslow Onslow George Nit G. Grensille Viscount Barrington John Cust John Lord North Exchequer Kirk Rigby F. Norton John Cavendish Lord G. Sackville T. Townshend Sir F. Norton

Alleged Death from Poison at Hoxton Ends in Natural Death

In Hoxton, Mr. William Cleak 65 died July 13 after a period of illness. A coroner led an inquest into suspected poisoning by his wife but postmortem evidence showed natural disease with no poison. Neighbors and witnesses testified to prior quarrels, yet the jury returned a verdict of natural death.

Re-election and election of Speakers in Parliament

The house debated selecting a speaker with public support and unity. Edward John Littleton was nominated, Manners Sutton was re-elected by a large majority, and finally Shaw Lefevre won the chair with a 317 to 299 majority amid party considerations and calls for reform.

F. Norton Lord G. Germain Welbore Ellis Charles Wolfran Cornwall Dunning I. Townshend Cornwall Pitt Marquis of Graham the Treasury G. Howard Fox Speaker Cornwall Karl of Euston W. Pulteney W. Wyndham Grenville Lord Grenville FV. Montagu Gilbert Elliot Grenville The Grosvenor Henry Adington Montagu Meman C. Abbott Sheridan G. Cavendish C. Dundas Ir. Abbott Abbott J. Nicholl Littelton C. Manners Sutton Dickinson M. W. Ridley C. Wynn Matmers Sutton M.S M. Sutton Manners Sutton Hume Edward John Littleton O'Connell Lord Morpeth F. Burdett SEC Lord F. Egerton C. Burrell Denison J. Abercromby Ord Lord Stanley R. Peel Lord Jussell Abercromby C. M. Sutton Handley Shaw Lefevre Lushington England C. Lefevre Wilson Patten Goulum

Distressing Suicide Linked to Bankruptcy and Fire Escape

Intelligence from Rochester reports a body found near the bridge identified as Joseph Dix, a Lambeth tavern keeper, whose debts led to bankruptcy and possible self destruction. He left home Sunday with little money, intending a visit to Kent relatives before creditors meet. He leaves a widow and a daughter married recently. A separate fire at G and O Allison’s shop on New-road, St George’s in the East, forced three to flee almost naked, with the shop gutted but surroundings spared. Fire engines contained the blaze and a nearby sugar refinery was saved. The Mersey from Barbados carried sugar and cotton, but a seaman fell seventy feet while furling sails, dying on arrival in London. An inquest at Guy’s hospital found John Luke, 53, died from a puncture wound to the thumb. the injury initially occurred eight days before and medical advice was sought too late, verdict accidental death.

Rowland Hill Statistical Society Ilegal Napoleon Bovocxe Boulogne M. Lemaire Valenciennes M. Bra Douai M. Adam Paris National Guard Arnold James Eades Chapman Lower Tooting Mr.Chapman Mr. Chapman Mrs. Chapman Read Charles Read C. Read Stone-Sawyer Hadaway St. George's Hospital Higgs Robert Hilatt White Wilson Nantow Escargr Charing-cross Upper Charles Street Parliament Street Kensington Police Court Edmund Malcolm Cloud Kensington Turnpike King Rochester Joseph Dix Three Jolly Gardeners Broad-street Lambeth Kent G. and O. Allison Haberdashers and Hosiers New-road St. George’s Allison St. George Messrs. Cook and Thompson Mersey Barbadoes London Nore John Robinson Shadwell Streutar William Cliff Blackwall

Fatal Westminster bridge boat accident prompts inquest

A West End inquest reviews a Saturday night river tragedy at Westminster bridge. Caroline Harbour, 21, and Benjamin Harbour, 27, perished in a small hired boat along with five others. Witnesses say lack of a waterman and inexperience led to the capsize near the bridge. Tomlinson’s boat-yard defends its practice but faces a warning. The coroner adjourned then resumed hearings with a verdict of accidental death and a rebuke to operators who rent boats to inexperienced riders.

Payne Horsleydows Caroline Harbour Westminster-bridge Wm. Roffey Church-street Soho St. Martin-in-the- Fields Thomas Harbour Bridget Shee Ann Hart Westminster Bridge Shadwell Waterloo Bridge Henry Phelps Lyons Tomlinson Marlborough Head Fox's Lane Baker Benjamin Harbour Shadwell Dock Stairs Horsleydown London Southwark Middlesex St. John’s Church Waterloo-road Carter East Surrey Waterloo Bridget Anne Shee William Roffey Church Street Hungerford-market Vauxhall Aaron Roffey Surrey Ann Kent Harbour St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Lyon William Godfrey Waterloo-bridge John Calloway St. John’s William John Tomlinson John Chatley Aaron Adelphi

Inquests At London Hospital On Monday Evening

Three inquests were held at the London hospital before Mr. Baker into deaths of Joseph Winser Sarah Rubins and Samuel Wainwright. Winser died after erysipelas and a fall from a two story window during delirium. Rubins died from injuries after her clothes ignited while burning a wood fire. Wainwright died from injuries after a fall from a waggon top of sacks. All three verdicts were accidental deaths or casualty and misfortune. A market-cart accident damaged a boot shop on Furnival's Inn. A Naples conspiracy notes six leaders and possible death sentences, likely to be commuted.

London Hospital Baker Joseph Winser St. Bartholomew’s Hospital H 62 Sarah Rubins Samuel Wainright Barking Side Essex Spitalfields-market Furnival’s Inn Holborn Fetter-lane

Breach of Promise in Huxton v Sxarre at Durham Assizes

At Durham assizes Mr. Dundas argued for the plaintiff that the defendant seduced and promised marriage to a Stockton girl, then deserted her upon learning of her pregnancy and after meeting the girl’s family and securing her ruin, married another. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff with damages of 250 pounds.

Huxton Sxarre Justice Wightman Durham Mr. Dundas Mr. Watson Gregory Lewin Dundas Stockton Bradford Beltinghame Hexham Northumberland Houghton Haughton Lucre Margaret Bellinghame Brearcliff Monkwearmouth Hope

Death by own action Lucy Stanley at Camden Bridge

Sexjeant King told Hatton-garden police that Lucy Stanley, a nineteen year old with a history of suicide attempts at Sadler’s Wells, jumped from Camden-bridge into the New River. Police and Dr Semple failed to revive her at Islington station. Her mother recalled the deceased as fond of reading and romantic but distraught by a rejected marriage, yet no cause for the attempts was ever given.

King Combe Hatton-garden Lucy Stanley New River Sadler's Wells Theatre Bonner Camden-bridge Islington Saunders Semple Bingham New-river New-cut Lambeth

Infant Burnt to Death at Hospital Inquest

An eight month old, Joseph Prudy, died at St Bartholomew's after a sibling burned him with a piece of lighted paper left for a candle. The inquest returned an accidental death verdict. The coroner advised a fire-guard to prevent a repeat tragedy in Bishop's Court, Old Bailey.

Payne St. Bartholomew's Hospital Joseph Prudy Bishop’s Court Old Bailey

Grimstone's Eye Snuff Promoted By Royal Patronage

A mid 19th century advertisement touts Grimstone's Eye Snuff as a healthful restorer for the eye and nerves, endorsed by Her Majesty the Duchess of Kent and other authorities. It cites letters of relief from Mrs L S Brewer and E Robson, claims royal approval, and notes genuine cans sold at 3d to 8d with locations in Bloomsbury and Long Acre.

H.R.H Duchess of Kent the Treasury Grimstone G. J. Guthrie F.R.S L. S. Brewer Terrace Kensington Alexander Broad Street Bloomsbury Brewer W. Grimstone Bell-street Edgeware-road Marylebone E. Robson Caulion Broad-street King-street Long-acre London

Norton’s Camomile Pills for Indigestion and Liver Complaints

An advertisement touts Norton’s Camomile Pills as a universal remedy for indigestion bilious and liver issues and related symptoms. It claims permanent relief and speedy cures for head ache heartburn and stomach acidity with mild safe operation and widespread testimonials. Pills sold in bottles at various shilling prices with warnings to avoid imitations.

Norton Caurion

Testimonials Extraordinary From Doctors on Paul’s Remedies

Dr Cuminius of the Aldersgate Medical School compliments Mr Paul and reports that Every Man's Friend has eradicated corns and bunions, recommending it to friends and patients. Dr Ley of St Bartholomew's Hospital says Corn Plaister removes his corn problems. Prepared by John Fox, Islington, three in one for 239d, sold by C King, Blackfriars Road, and other vendors. The genuine bears John Fox on the stamp. A 239d box cures obdurate coins. Ask for Paul’s Every Man’s Friend.

Cuminius Aldersgate School of Medicine Cummins H. Ley Paul John Fox Is Idd C. King Blackfriars-road Feaver Friday Cheapside Barclay and Sons Farringdon-street Newbery Main Sons St. Paul's Sutton and Co Bow Churchyard Willoughby and Co Bishopsgate-street Sanger Oxford-street N.B London Morning Papers Thomas Schofield

Stirling's Stomach Pills and related patent medicines

An 19th century advertisement page extols Stirling's Stomach Pills as universal remedy for sudden illness and digestive issues, touts safety for all ages, and lists prices. It also promotes Fenusses Truss-Maker services, Cubeb capsules, and Ballamic Cordial of Copaiba for gonorrhea and urethral discharge. It mentions other remedies and a medical book on generative health by a London surgeon.

IR Williams Sir William Blizard Sterling Stirling J. W. Stirling High-street Whitechapel Islid

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vere Hoxton Wm. Cleak Robert-street Messrs. Galsworthy and Nicholls Cook's Court Lincoln’s Inn Kensa Green Thompson Gower-street Bedford-square Walker Grafton Street Fitzroy-square High- Street Crown Inn Nicholls Robert Quinlan Hoxton Old Town William Cleak Samuel Pummell Beadle Kensal Green R. D. Thompson Kensington Church Madame Laffarge Robert Dundas Thompson Conquest Jarwood Fenrusses S. Smith Gray’s-in-lawe S. S City of London E. Bowden TR. Adams Charles-street St. James's Price Wm. H. Cory W. H. Cory Bridge-road Astley's Theatre Wim. H. Cory London Royal College Ofurgeons Balliere Regent-street Oawhyn Catherine Street Strand
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