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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 04, 1839
Page
2
France observes a feter amid public distrust of government events and a fading zeal for 1830 commemorations. Spain reports Carlist movements and elections tensions while London covers alms housing plans for Thames watermen and local curiosities from churches to swans.
Alexandria report dated July 6 describes Mehemet Ali's bid for regency as Ibrahim’s victory heightens his ambition. Hallmarks include rival claims from Halil Pasha and Redschid Pasha backed by Russia, with England sought for support while Egyptian forces move on Orfa and Diabekir and the Pasha’s fleet lurks near Alexandria. The Sultan signs formal engagement to Egypt’s hereditary rule under tribute and Syria evacuation, while Paris papers note Mehemet Pacha’s Ottoman protection and plans to grant parts hereditary sovereignty in exchange for relinquishing other conquests.
A Bath crowd gathered to hear Mr Vinog preach at Beacon Hill, but police presence and a warrant prompted the preacher to flee. An ally introduced a substitute “knight of the shears” named Gaisford as the event ended without incident.
A London periodical chronicles the fading ballad singer culture led by Catnach and Pitts. It contrasts the rise of Italian barrel organs with the decline of English street minstrels, praising the Irish Peasant and noting how historical events shaped public taste and nostalgia for traditional street songs.
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