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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 11, 1839

Page

7

Newcastle Chartist Riot Ends With Military Deployment

A Newcastle riot disrupted the town as chartists marched through Pilgrim, Grainger, and Westgate, prompting the mayor to request military aid. Bricks and stones flew, police defended banners, and about 40 suspects were detained as 40 troop reinforcements patrolled until four in the morning.

Newcastle Gateshead Tyne Pilgrim Grainger Westgate BoTy

Bankers of France Backed by Major London Firms

A 48 million franc loan to support the Bank of England has been arranged in Paris with signatures from prominent bankers. The agreement awaits ratification by the Bank of England, listing Houttingeur Co and others among the subscribing houses.

Tn Bask Bank Bankers OF France Bank of England Monsieur Paris Frances John Ball South America Edinburgh Review Captain Fitzroy Uregucy Pampas Pandil Buenos Ayres Megaethacus Ferra del Fuego Norh-West Chile Cerro Pavey Peru Arica Bolivia Haye Wodertexen Cordilleras Titiaca Iacay Edinburgh Curap Perth Thames London-bridge Chelsea Watermen William Jolliffe Goodram Westminster-bridge Chantler Bankside Winford Ful‘ham Jones Wapping Elliss Jupp Weatminster Bridge

Chartists trial delays amid Birmingham riot proceedings

Indictments name Jeremiah Howell Francis Roberts John Jones Thomas Ashton and Henry Wilkes among Birmingham rioters who demolished Bourne brothers shop and faced trial postponement to allow defence prep. Eighteen rioters were arraigned, five retained counsel, and verdicts later found guilty with sentence deferred.

Cracuit Warwick Jeremiah Howel Francis Roberts John Jones Thomas Ashton Henry Wilkes James Henry Bourne High-street Birmingham Daniel John Taylor Taylor John Neale William Shears John Storey William Fades Frederick Mason Balguy Waddington Maule Treasury Miller Storey Booth London Shears Dale-end New-street Bourne W. Parry Horton Oxforp Cracurr Monmonth Baron Alderson Vincent Grand Jury Newport Monsmeurs Townsend Dickenson Edwards Frost

Bank of England deal sparks French breach claim in Paris

Paris papers point to an arrangement with the Bank of England and accuse the Bank of France of breaking the law and harming national interests to back the deal. Fifteen bankers are named as signers of the contract.

Paris Bank of England Commerce Bank of France West Sndies Demerara Turkey Boyor Alexandria Capitan Pacta Mehemet Ali

Arms Seizure Sparks Chartist Riot in Stockport

A seized chest of arms from James Mitchell and raids on chartist leaders triggered a morning mob at Stockport court. Police arrested nineteen including Mitchell Burton Armitage Davis and Roberts. Riot Act read, streets cleared, multiple houses searched for weapons and chartist papers.

Lexzure Stoch Mos Stockport Manchester James Mitchell Sadler 20Th Infantry Mitchell Park-street Portwood John Mitchell J. Thompson Birmingham Isaac Armitage Frasmus Armitage Isaac Armitage Charles Davis Heaton Norris Davis John Wright Coronation Buildings Heaton-lane George Wareham London-place Nolice-Office Warren Street Ralph Pendlebury Salisbury Davenport Henry Marsland Peter Edward Marsland Apelles Howard Jonathan Thornhill 6Th Stanley Arms Newbridge-lane Stanley Army David Roberts Timothy Higgins Ashton Deegan John Nicholls Newtown Wales Nicholls John Chesworth Court House Burton Armitages Wright Wareham Roberts Higgins Chesworth

Lord Fitzroy Somerset to be colonel of the 43d Foot

Lord Fitzroy Somerset to assume colonelcy of the 43d Foot after the death of Lord Howden. he is currently colonel of the 53d regiment. A Galway police reduction is sought due to unrest. the Limerick Bank circulation figure is reported. a Portpool Lane murder attempt ends with self harm in a tense scene.

Lord Fitzroy Somerset 43D Foot Lord Howden Lord Fitzroy Ireland Galway Limerick Chronicle England and Wales Portpool Lane Gray’s-inn-lane Edward Jones Jones Crowncourt Harris Ftatton-Garden Polce-Office Jervis G Division Benett Harria

Movement has strong week in reform agitation across towns

The week sees arrests in Stockport of eleven migrants for sedition and conspiracy trials. In Hulme a cartridge manufacturer Scott is seized after a clash with a mob. five men including a Reverend Jackson are bound for Liverpool assizes. Chartists claim churches at Bradford and Wigan. Aytom in Edinburgh urges reform associations and peaceful methods. verdicts at Monmouth and Warwick buoy reformers and signal improved domestic prospects.

Stockport Hulme Manchester Scott New Bailey Jackson Liverpool Bradford Wigan Brighton Wolstenholm Sheffield Munchausen Edinburgh Aytom Friends of Good Monmouth Warwick

Public Auction of Royal Arsenal Woolwich Goods

The Office of Ordnance announces a public sale of bread wagons with equipment and various items at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich on Thursday August 15 1839 at 11 in the forenoon. Viewing is allowed the week prior from 10 to 4. Catalogues available at the Fall Mall Tower of London and Royal Arsenal Woolwich.

Her Majesty's Ordnance Co Royal Arsenal Woolwich Ordnance Office Fall Mall Tower of London Beard R. Byham

Barrack Canteens To Let 1839 Notice

The Board of Ordnance advertises canteens in various barracks to be leased from October 1 next to September 30 1842. Proposals must show two sureties and a resident tenant, with leases and covenants to be executed. Sealed offers due by August 29. Locations include Guernsey England Scotland and Islands with unoccupied barracks listed.

Office of Ordnance Board of Ordnance Palima'l London England Berwick Gosport Northampton Birmingham Hampton Court Portsmouth Brighton Hounslow Plymouth Burney Ipswich Parkhurst Canterbury Leeds Stockport Chatham - Portman-street Sonderland Carlisle Regent's Park Tiprer Christchurch St. George's Trafal- Tynemouth Chichester Far-Square Winchester Coventry Wellingon Saint Windsor Croyaon James’s Park Weedon Dochester Maidstone Warley Deal Manchester Woolwich Dover Newcastle York Norwich Scotland Greenlaw Piershill Dundee Glasgow Perth Ecibureh Hamilton Paisley Fort George Leith Fort Islands Jersey Alderney R. Byham N.R

Unclear Names and Titles From Fragmented List

Fragmentary OCR reads names and titles resembling Amos Vann James Garrard A B Granville and others with various postnominal letters. Uncertain roles or events accompany the list. no clear event or date stated.

Amos Vann James Garrard

Phoenix Banking Company Suspends Operations in Liverpool

Directors announce suspension after discovering a large deficiency in the late manager’s accounts. Defalcation said to total 25 000 pounds, the entire paid up capital of the company. A proprietors meeting will be held promptly to determine next steps amid grim weather and waning market mood.

Wee Ee Crry Phasnix Banking Company Liverpool Oll Coatish Great Western Railway London and Birmingham Brighton Blackwall Greenwich Southampton London and Westminster Bank London Joint Stock Bank

Insolvent and bankruptcy notices listed in London Gazette

The London Gazette notice details insolvency of J. Treacher Bowden and superseded bankruptcies including C. Batten T. Whitby and W. O. Bright. It records numerous bankrupts and certificates in August, with partners and firms across woollen warehousing, paper, grocers, apparel, and other trades.

London Gazette Farway J. Treacher Bowden Aldermanbury C. Batten Wallingford Berkshire T. Whitby Red Lion Wharf Upper Thames Street Cugl W. O. Bright Chancery-lane Michael Relily Bloomabury-place R. Doncaster W. H Bday Manchester W. Dalton J. Dalton S. Dalton Millbank Street G. Shewan J. Houlden J. Alias Leicester R. Hampson Sen E. Joynson Inc J. W. Gabriel Piccadilly I. Nash J. Feetham Reecdale Lancashire J. Taylor

Bankruptcies and Partnerships in Late 18th Century Listings

Lawrence mercer and Capel Kent grocer R Buzht listed among bankruptcies with Scottish and London trades including chemists printers fishmongers bootmakers and drapers. Certificates and partnerships dissolved span merchants builders carpenters ironmongers lawyers and various crafts across England Wales and Cornwall with dozens of named firms and individuals.

Londow Turawasy Fealle Capel Kent R. Buzht Holbirn W. M. Knight Green Arbour-court Old Bailey A. Williams Wigmare Street Cavendish-square P. Lloyd Covantry-street Haymarket J. Thompson St. Andrew's-road Hersumanger Lane J. Scholes Stackley Lancashire G. Jackson Birmingham G. Warburton Manchester T. Taylor Wednerbury Staffordshire W. Oldham Nottingham T. Hall Walsall Y. Bac Truro Cornwall J. Stock Preston J. D. Willams Carmarthen E. Mason Booth and Garrett Liverpool Green and Royle Livepool J. Nowill Sheffield Franklin and Co Almwich Drysaitersmith and Harris Twekenbury Gloucestershire Turnbull and Wilton Sunderland Durham Evans Neale Tooley Trees Smith and Baker Saint Stary-la Parc Bristol Brown and Prior Bradford Yorkshire Pristera Souleby and Evans Milford-lane Strand Iaw and Nettlesip Doncaster Mercers J and J. C. Todd Ratcliff Adams. and Co Marhamchurch Corniwall sand—Stokes and Walker King-street Snow-hill Rectifierz Dobie M.'Knight Everton Turner and Ackew Nicholas-crof Shuich'l Garbutt and Co Yarm Attorneye H. J. Vardon Gracechurch Street J. F W. Davis Harris Ana Co Swaffham Cambridgeshire G. H. Harris Gel Jun Dabers Knightsbridge Ward and Revell Wancheeter Davies and Thomas Shrewsbury Swan and Co Yapton Sussex Grocers Yegards J

Wheat Market Fluctuations Amid Weather Shifts at Corn Exchange

In Mownpar English wheat and flour show renewed activity after a spell of good weather, with a 3s decline on Wednesday and large foreign supplies. Barley, oats, and other grains see mixed movement while flour trades remain slack. Arrivals for the week include English wheat and barley, with foreign wheat and oats heavy, and prices firm for some stocks despite the weather.

Mownpar Wenesday

Market Prices and Livestock Totals at Smithfield Auction

Smithfield market reports prices for beer, mutton, veal, pork, and lamb with declines noted. Offal sinking per stone of ribs while overall supply shows fewer beasts and sheep than the previous Monday. Beef and lamb demand described as dull with some items steady and others down from Friday.

Smithfield

Market Report From Newgate and Leadenhale

There was a large supply of meat and poultry. The market was very dull and prices remained as last quoted.

Newgate and Leadenhale

Marriages in Beaconsfield Kelvedon and Cheltenham

Marriages reported from Beaconsfield Essex and Cheltenham list several clergymen as officiants. John Crook Rumsey to Mary Campbell, daughter of the late Samuel Partridge. John Frere to Jane Datton. Forbes Smith to Sophia Vane.

Beaconsfield Bucks John Bratford John Crook Rumsey Mary Campbell Samuel Partridge Kelvedia Essex London John Frere Cotteham Jaze Charles Datton Kalvee Cheltenham Forbes Smith Crumlin Dedlin Sophia F. F. Vane

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