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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 18, 1839
Page
1
A historical critique argues the Opium Trade corrupts morals and harms China, condemning British policy in India and Canton actions. It condemns Captain Elliott's stance, urges abolition of opium imports, and calls for trade with tea instead, stressing moral inconsistencies and national reputation.
Royal attendance at divine service in the Chapel Royal with a full clerical staff and music led by Sir George Smart. Queen Adelaide’s 47th birthday marked by inspections, regatta, illuminations, and a Bushy Park defense. Marriage of Edward Sherlock Gooch to Miss Harriette Hope Vere announced.
Chartist actions across Birmingham Bristol Carlisle Chester Manchester and London show mixed activity during the sacred three days with factory stoppages riots dispersed by police and troops while public meetings urged ministers' dismissal and the queen's address. Notable incidents include a stabbing in Manchester, arrests in London and Nottingham, and widespread preparations by magistrates in several cities.
A gentleman with a contract at Southampton left early one morning and reached Greenock by noon the next day having covered about 500 miles in less than 20 hours, according to the Greenock Advertiser.
The Birmingham public fears a possible commutation of the Warwick death sentences for Howell Roberts and Jones tied to July riots. Families beg mercy. petitions circulate in Birmingham and across the country. Roberts's wife details his upright conduct and poverty. Alibi witnesses and local support claim innocence and request clemency.
On Tuesday morning the high constable seized 273 chests with 5460 stand of arms from the Chester and Ellsmere Canal Company warehouse. The arms, shipped from Birmingham by Scott, were kept for orders and lodged in the castle armoury. Two chartists were arrested at Birkenhead with pistols and pikes and sent to Chester for examination.
The Canton episode shows Lin the imperial commissioner wielding vast powers aided by the imperial seal. Hong merchants surrender 1027 chests under threat of execution while Captain Elliott intervenes to protect British subjects and oversee opium deliveries to open trade gradually.
Reports show Jamaica workers resist rent and civil process with constables pushed back, troops sent. St Christopher's council and assembly clash over a money bill while St Lucia, Tobago, Trinidad, Demerara and Barbadoes face dissatisfaction and sugar crop concerns. Weather improves crops nationwide with a promising harvest. Scottish barley yields noted at Gordon Castle.
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