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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 28, 1842

Page

2

Cape of Good Hope news and Natal defeat report

The Cape of Good Hope papers dated June 18 report a defeat of Cape forces at Port Natal against Boer farmers at Congella. Captain Smith's despatch details a night assault, heavy bush fire, and losses on both sides including Lieutenant Wyatt killed and several wounded. A later Cape Town letter notes reinforcements and plans to quell the rebellion, with 800 local fighters capable of bearing arms.

Port Natal Cape of Good Hope Cape Port Nata Smith Natal Congolla Wyatt Royal Artillery Cape Rifles Ee Place Lonsdale Junoard J.C. Smith Hare C.B K.H J. C. Smith Springhall Speed Hawkes Sadbruk Stubba Royal Sappers Burridge Lebbs 27Th Regiment A. Callaghan J. Fitzpatrick S. Greeson J. Griffin W. Grime Robert Kerr W. Bowles J. Bowne Haycock James Fitzpatrick H. Stuart J. Baker J. Glaney W. Galleghan D. Donohor J. Kelly J. Sullivan Kerberry H. Coyne T. Higging J. Mulvey Armstrong Cogan J. Ford J. Kane J. Braves J. Breslen Cape Town Southampton Simon's Bay Wikers Dallas Beattie Maclean

Southwark Police Commissioner Candidates Named Amid Mayoral Talks

The Metropolis reports on possible appointments for Southwark police commissioner with Captain Kingcard and several colonel and major general candidates. A fire at Mr Morgan wax and tallow chandler’s factory on Tottenham Court Road caused between £12 000 and £15 000 in damage, discovered by an E division constable, with residents terrified as flames spread rapidly.

Tue Orrick Hicu Bawirr Southwark Harvey Kingcard Bridewell Campbell Angelo Gaunt Burgess Camac Corporation Imetro- Polis Morgan Her Neald Totenham Court Road Hame

Inferno at 19 Tottenham Court Road shows vast grease fires

A massive blaze raged through warehouses factories and melting rooms filled with tallow and sperm, destroying back premises and damaging St Patrick's School. Fire engines battled the flames as walls collapsed and a total loss was estimated around fourteen thousand pounds with extensive insured properties. A separate lucifer match factory suffered near destruction and the Surrey Zoological Gardens faced a minor blaze from a Rome model, while colonial bishop consecrations and civic meetings filled the news.

Chandos-Street Braidwood Tottenham Court Road Thomas Morgan Norwich Union Westminster S.S. Edwards, Victualler Sun Baily Victuallers Limbert and Co St. Patrick's Society Alliance Morgan Morger The British Lucifen Marcu Waite Lucifer Match Manufacturer Pumpcourt Golden Lane J.oador Whitecross Street Myr Hraidwood Watling-street Jeffrey's-Square Farringdon Street Surrey Zoological Gardens Kennington Zoological Gardens London Brigade Southwark-bridge-road Morgan's Lane Westminster Abbey Dr. Parry Barbadoes Austin British Gruiana Davis Antigua Tomlinson Malta Gibraltar Nixon van Diemen's Land Parry Coleridge Canterbury London Winchester Rochester Webber Ripon J. Dodson Chichester Esther Lupton Waters Tallis Turle Sale Bradbury Hawkins Hobbs Lord J. Thynne Jennings Freer Dr. Coleridge Jerusalem Barbados Jura Salem Chapter of Mr. Gell Dean and Chapter of Mr. Vincent Verger Lord John Thynne St. Edward’s Chapel Chapter of Westminster Chevalier Bunsen Bosoucu Finspury White Conduit House Pentonville

Three Lives Lost in Arun del Accident near Arundel

Report of a fatal boating tragedy near Arundel in which three young men are believed drowned after hiring a boat from a local boatman named Clare. The missing youths were 20, one a son of a respected Arundel resident, the other an articled clerk to a local solicitor. The boat was later found in Rustington with no bodies recovered. The lamentable event has cast gloom over the town.

Arundel Clare Arundel Bridge Arun Littlehampton Rustington Constable Carter Duke Bristol Acraman Bankaurtcy W. Kb. Acraman Court of Review Chester Trrontep John Brindley Stardard Gloucester William James John Glewellin Longsmith-street Jonpox Dover Railway London Bridge London and Dover Railway Jing Cubitt Croydon Railway Pasley Torbridge Heedcorn Staplehurst Maidstone Pusley Headcorn Dejeuner & la Fourchette Ashford Grovebridge Trafic Canterbury Dover Folkestone Liverpool Aspuctrion John Orr M‘gill John Osborne Quick Richard Jones

Devastating Malthouse Fire Breaks at Pain's Hill

A massive fire at Roe and Co malthouse premises on Pain's Hill, Salisbury, raged from eight thirty pm. Inadequate water, faulty engines, and halted roof work slowed efforts. By ten pm nearby buildings adjoined were at risk, with three houses severely threatened. Several residents and workers were reported as injured or displaced as authorities investigate causes and insurance status.

Liverpool Standard Salisbury Sarvepay Nicuz Araaming Fizaz Messrs. Roe and Co Pain’e Hill St. Edmund's St. Martin's Dolphin Inn Culver Street Merridew Pain’s Hill Young Jones Walters St. Anne's Street Chapman Dolphinian Edgington Cooper Giddon Kitto Hiscocks Coombs Andrews Nash Conway Wheeler Neate Foot Oil Buster Jacoba Southampton Turspay South Hants Hampshire John Fleming Charles Wellesley W. Sloane Stanley Lord Charles Wellesley Redington Bath A. R. Drummond Dolphin Hotel Sunderland HeEp Worth Williamson Dixxer Duky Duke of Cambridge Marquis of Londonderry House of Lords Hepworth Williamson Thomas Brunton Ywork Annival Duke of Camminge York Royal Prince George Leeds 17Th Lancers

Riots at Betfast Extection and Irish political turmoil

From Duntin and Dunlin reports a riotous election scene described as indecent by Northern Whig observers. Tory crowds shouted hooted and attempted violence against Liberal Mr Ross while Magistrate Mr Macnamara faced an assault. Dublin mayoral succession looms with Alderman Roe likely to become lord mayor on November 1.

Macnnamara Orange Sovereign Verner Emerson Tennent Alderman Roe Dunlin The Evening Mail T. B.C. Smith Queen's Counsel Jackson Archdeacon Pakenham Duke of Wellington Meath Lord de Grey Ireland Robert Peel Litton Coleraine Smith NeNaGa Nenagh Guardian Tipperary James Shea Smyth Wwa

Gruesome executions and multiple murders reported

The account details a hangings and last moments of James Shea alias Smyth at Loughane with a priest appealing for silence and the condemned man proclaiming innocence. It also describes a barbarous murder of Thomas Long near Hospital, Clare killings, and Mercer of Aughnacloy beaten to death, with suspects unnamed and investigations ongoing.

Rody Kennedy Loughane James Shea Smyth Virgin Mary Thane Messrs. Power Scanlan Magrath P.P Silvermines Dazaprun Merpen Limerick Kilrush Hospital Thomas Long Emly Long Mercer Clare Michael Tygue Woodranger Heneen Father Mathew Ennistymon Tygue Honeen Munpenr Tyrone Londonderry Journal Aughnacloy Glenkean

Royal visit sparks planning and purse of Edinburgh

Reports from Scotland describe a nationwide mood as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert prepare to land at Granton. Debates over landing site, route, and celebratory dress Ignite public interest, with Edinburgh planning robes, illuminations, fires on Arthur’s Seat, and a vast display of national unity across hills from Pentland to Fife.

Prince Albert Scotland Granton Pier Leith London Duke of Buccleuch Dalkeith Leith Pier Granton Corstorphine- Hill Braid’s-hill Edinburgh Inverleith Row Pitt-street Princes-street Nicolson Street Dalkeith Palace George the Fourth Merchant Company Glascow Hamilton Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Glasgow Arthur's Seat Pentland Hills Lomond Hills Fifeshire Fife Large-law Benartie North Berwick-law Trapanelaw Caledonian Mercury Ann's Glasgow Argus

Monument railing to close monument and stop suicides

The city lands committee on Monday decided to fix strong iron bars over the top of the pillar to prevent any person from precipitating themselves from the monument. A white-painted railing will be installed to appear invisible from a distance. The surveyor of works was directed to begin immediately and the monument will remain closed during the alteration.

City Lands Committee

Manchester Chartist unrest and mill work resumed

Disturbances in Manchester and surrounding towns over wage issues and chartist agitation eased as large police and special constables dispersed noisy meetings. Factories began to reopen with many workers returning. cotton sales in Liverpool reached 5000 bags while authorities warned against further unrest and prepared for potential trials.

Manchester Beran Ffaira Gardena St. George's Sle Lancashire Bridge Edo Aehton Poli Salford Pri Liverpool Lea Hutchinson New Bailey D. Maude J. F. Foster G. W. Wood M.P Tongi Trates Alexander Hurcatnson Charles Stuss Turner Beswick Leach Huchinson Ne Bailey Mel Kennedy Mancher Travis-street Tinker's Gardens Stephenson Cobden Manch Assizes Tinker George Seddon Adel Works

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