Self-inflicted death at Hotwell road Clifton
A Bristol man, John Chalmer, formerly a police constable, shot himself after a period of distress and debt. An inquest heard he left a long letter explaining his downfall linked to past service, medical treatment, and poverty. Witnesses described his recent wandering, pawnings, and final act, with a verdict of Felo de se.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Grindop
Hotwell-road
Clifton
Chalmer
Birmingham
Worcestershire
London
Bristol Police
Halesowen
Salop
Bristol
Salt ‘Marsh
Mrs. Harding
Narrow Wine Street
College-green
Hotwells
Rt Woodman
Rogers
Hotwell Road
Attwood
Pimm Attwood
John Chalmer
Eliza Fletcher
Felo de Se
Srcono
Cavachi
Francis Edney
R. Rab
H. W. Newman
Chas. Dealtry
Bation Street
Lord Jesus Christ
Mr. Newman
Mr. Leaury
Newman
Mr. Deauty
John Parnell
Priarner
C. Ford
Br. J. Parfrey
Ford
Mr. Dealtry
Dousting
Ash
Dealtry
Hivster
Newmen
Severn
Shrewsbury
Wilts
Atxswaste
Whitefriars
James
Thiopitt
Theophilus
Plamting
Popps
Ivo
Theophilus Smith
Festival of the Federation Amid French Revolution Scene
Review of History of Our Times volume recounts the Festival of the Federation in Paris on August 10. It details the Bastille site, a Nature statue, oath taking, the Champ de Mars pageantry, burning royal insignia, and the urn ceremony, with deputies and citizens celebrating liberty and the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick the Great
London
Henry Colburn
Paris
David
Gapartyments
Herault de Sechelles
France
Champ de Mars
Place de Is
the Invalides
Convention
Mre. Shermod
HOUSE OF LORDS FRIDAY AND COMMONS FRIDAY NEWS SUMMARY
A tumultuous session report covers Lords actions on Dublin and Galway Railway Bill delay, Lunatics Bill progress, and currency debate with ministers facing questions over light gold losses. In Commons, numerous bills pass, education and public library strides, and a sharp currency discussion follows. Additional notes include Malta education inquiry and rail safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Lord Brovalaw
James Thames Russell
Lord Brovaraxtave
Dublin
Galway
Earl of Bisnonoudh
Marquis of Crawntcarpe
Lord Waarncurre
Lord Beaumont
Lonp Caancerox
Criminal Law Commissioners
Rothwell
Ireland
House OF Commons
Uae
Son
Duke of Bridgewater
Robert Kei Dick
Marquis of Donegal
Winchester College
Bowes
Marsh
New Zealand
W. J. Dannison
Lord Camparce
Lord Camraght
Scotland
Chuncellon
Waaxnxetrre
Cauncetton
Darby Court
Lord Waagacurve
Shrewsbury
Holyhead
Commons
House
Ewart Rose
Baronet
Treasury
Mechanics Institutes
France
Italy
Germany
Lord Melbourne
Mr. Ewart
Cest
R. Pert
Privy Council
Privy Council On Education
Sir R. Peel
W. Willliams
School of Design
Somerset House
Herbert
Wilson
G. Conk
Williams
Hoe
G. Clerk
Evant
Waxcey
Hawes
Wise
Heme
Lord Cresests
Sie T. Fremantis
Lord Clements
Janes Gansas
Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons
James Graham
Sir J. Graham
Earl of Beluonovan
Marquis OP Clanrica Rie
Earl of St. Gensans
Lord Braymont
Duke of Culverann
Lord Reoxspare
Lord Redesdale
Monrasoty
Beri
Oxvom
Trees Commons Lunatics Asylum
Court of Chancery
Customs Management
Isle of Man
Lord Guanvitz Somerset
Colonel Latour
M. Giason
Augustus Latour
Western Australia
Swan River
Civie
Hore
Mr. M. Gilson
Stirling
Committee of Supply
James Gaanas
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Literary Chronicle
Messare
Madame Albert
Madame du Barry
Dover
Jesroup
Shilling
Coventry Patmore
Newgate
Robble
Ward
Smith
Parto
Puoroonapuy
Z. Mackenzie
Daguerre
England
Alexander Thom
86Th Regiment
Smith, Elder, and Co
Thom
Rodriguez
East India
Remany
London Coffee House
Ludgate Hill
Alderman Kelly
Russell
Benjamin B. Cabbell
Royal Sea-bathing Infirmary
Paul
Iefirmary
Messrs
T. Cocke
C. Taylor
Young Bennett
Sketch
Stooner
Society For the Emancipation of British Industry
Free Church OF Scotland
P. M. Sriwanr
General Assembly
Frea Church of Scotland
Free Church
Secord
J. Gnasian
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
Church of Scotland
Canowett
Houme
Mackenzie
Suert
PaincLe
Sheil
Stooven
Spooner
Hume
Mr. Spooner
Birminghan
BR. Peel
R. Pexe
Gemini
Alison
Castor
Pollux
Werwickshire
J. A. Sttu
Dr. Bownine
Malta
Newaycote
Newaycote Thanked Mr. Spooner
Mr. Mustz
Sir W. Cray
Br. Hume
Iit
Turszrt
Ceylon
Lord Esnineton
Bowszine
Acrtonsy
C. Butins
Cuawvonp
Barovet
House OF
SDA
Wedamerday
Excaverree
C. Bellex
G. Hopg
Fieupen
Bio
Court of Exchequer
Touch
Income Tax Commissioners
Lancashire
Mr. Fielden
Fielden
Mr. Hawes
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Messares
Mr. Fieldan
Bernat
Romer
R. Peer
Brotherton
Pechell
G. Creux
Board of ‘Trade
Clive
P. Howar
R. Per
Heae
R.peet
Patstersrox
Enna
Three Kingdoms
Channel Islands
Pho
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