20 Aug 1843
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 20, 1843
Page
1
An 1843 critique of Her Majesty's Opposition, arguing for unity of purpose over factional splits. It decries leadership vacuity, urges coherent policy, and warns that divisions undermine reform, comparing Tory and Whig missteps while urging decisive collective action.
A correspontent reports that Queen Victoria will likely depart Windsor after February 28 for the Sussex coast to attend a Duchess of Norfolk's resignation and a royal birthday celebration at the castle. A Paris court decision on the Hertford estate donation is noted, along with a quoted Oxford University dispute over Dr Pusey and sermons. A strange apparition at a Wellington dinner and local art news close the item.
In Carmarthenshire near Llangendeirne, about 250 collier Rebeccaiies gathered in a field to push resolutions forcing publicans and shopkeepers to sell goods and ale at fixed prices. Colonel Trevor sent dragoons to deter outrage and identify ringleaders, but none were found. The crowd dispersed peacefully within sight of patrolling troops.
The latest intelligence reports French ships moving to Tunis under Admiral Deschenes to back a possible shift in Tunis governing power tied to French protection. Meanwhile Madrid and Barcelona politics unfold with Narvaez named captain-general, Prim likely governor, and regency tensions fueling national elections as Spain braces for upheaval.
The article outlines extensive preparations for proroguing parliament with new accommodations in the House of Lords, including a chair for Prince Albert on the throne platform and an extended throne to hold three chairs. It notes related royal and cabinet actions, travel plans of nobles, and a ministerial white bait dinner with notable attendees.
Her Majesty's Theatre closed after a season led by Mr. Lumley. The crowd praised Grisi Elssler Cerito and Fornasari, while Don Pasquale and Linda di Chamouni drew acclaim. The ballet Dumilatre impressed then faded. the season ended with optimism for Lumley's management.
Yesterday’s police reports from Guildhall Marylebone Pimlico Clerkenwell and surrounding areas detail a French language exchange during a hat theft inquiry and a man named Henry Coleman who attempted suicide after losing his home and children. Other cases include a Pimlico inquest into a young woman named Mary Major and a troubled Islington suspect Shane with potential mental health concerns.
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