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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 04, 1842

Page

2

Foreign Intelligence Update On Europe and Asia

The Paris papers are focused on Spain with no new facts. Reports claim England and France are in accord over Spain. A Paris Bourse rumor of Metternich’s death proved false. Toulon harbor activity followed telegraph orders and late-work in the arsenal. Boulogne unrest arose from sailor abuse allegations. Lord Pembroke’s carriage fell into the sea delaying embarka tion, with £500 in damaged luggage.

Paris Spain la Presse Christina France England Prince Metternich Toulon Sud de Malmaison Hotel de Courcelles Barcelona Boulogne Lord Pembroke Dover

Spaininsurrection at Barcelona amid royalist crackdown

Reports from Barcelona dated November 26 describe a suspended bombardment, a Madrid backed junta resisting the rebels, executions for robbery, and a clerical warning that republican forces seek to establish a republic. Brigadier Durando now commands, and French naval aid may be offered if needed by Madrid.

Spain Barcelona van Halen England France Toulouse M. Linas Catalonia Republican Arty Republican Terradas Jonquieres Gerona San Felin Sarria Grecia Sans Consulting Junta Tomas Coma Juan Guell Perpignan Arragon Navarip Madrid Espartero Saragossa Merine Chamber of Deputies Count de la Naval M. Olozaga M. Cortina National Guard Facundo Infante Seoane Serrano New Castile Presse Aston Gibraltar

Mexico and Texas report scanty war news and rumours

Reports from Mexico Texas and Yucatan are sparse and rumor filled. One account says Texians were routed near San Antonio while another cites Mexican occupation of Champoton awaiting 3000 Veracruz troops. Yucatan forces rally to meet invaders. The Texian squadron under Commodore Moore may sail soon with new aid.

Mexico Texas Yucatan San Antonio Champoton Campeachy Vera Cruz Yucatanos Tas Neto Orleans Tropic Gulf Moore

Turnbull Arrested in Cuba Sparks Planter Uproar

Reports from Cuba say former British consul at Havana Mr Turnbull was arrested on landing at Givara by the Spanish governor who sought to send him prisoner to Havana. The outrage among English planters stems from his anti slavery views. Rumors also circulated that he was insane. The Acadia mail steamer arrived Halifax after a 10 day 12 hour voyage from Liverpool. Syri a

West Indies Cuba Turnbull Havannah Givara Acadia Liverpool Halifax Boston Times Ambrose Moore Pollard Danozr William Quixley Aston's Drury-lane Mr. Quixley Quixsey Quixley Fleer Queen Courts of Common Pleas Exchequer Court of Chancery Lord Sidmouth Home Secretary Consistory Court of London Westminster Westminster Hall Fatan St. Katarinus Docks Baker London Hospital William Winterbottom St. Katherine B. Broadhurst

Metropolitan Palks Expenditures and City Improvements

The city police committee reports last year’s expenditures and approves a new rate for 1843 to fund the constabulary from Christmas to Lady Day, with additional charges for remaining year and incidental costs. A government commission for metropolitan improvement is proposed to study schemes, costs, revenues, and effects. The Victoria Tower first stone date remains unfixed as workers begin on Parliament residences.

City Palks City Police Committee Corporation Robert Peel Metropolitan Improvement Earl of Lincoln Alexander Milne Charles A. Gore Lytteluy Lord Colborne J.C. Herries Robert Inglis Charles Lemon M.P Robert Smirke Henry T. Hope H. Gally Knight Charles Barry Standard House of Commons Victoria Tower

Reopening of St Bororou's Atpoatr and Trade Talks

The piece notes the reopening of St Pancras church after repairs, with a bishop sermon and remarks on church adornment. It also covers a Labour Trade Protection Society meeting on fair wages, a Black Eagle Brewery supper with visits to the new brickstore, and financials for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company including profits and ship updates.

Westminster-bridge New Palace-yard Houses of Lords and Commons City of London Wilson Gibbs Musgrove Blackett Messrs. Peacock R. L. Jones Sampson Melville Aldera Musgrove Carter King St. Bororou’s Atpoatr London T. Johnson J. Shaw MxrnoroLitan Taitons’ Trade Protection Society National Association Hall Holborn Francis Parrott Buack Easte Mesars, Truman, Hanbury, and Co Bricklane Spitalfields Buxton Prince Albert Black Eagle Robert Hanbury Davison Newcastle Inverness Dundee Gresham Committee Richard Westmacott A.R.A Bank Duke of Wellington Exchange Tite Westmacott St. Pancras Gordon-street Gordon-square Thomas Wilde Peninsular and Oratenntal Steam Navigation Company St. Mary Axe John Campbell K.C.H Pacha Falmouth India Nile East India Company Calcutta John Pirie Scottish Hospital Crangcourt Fleetstaert Bishopsgate Street Earl of Haddington Orpoax Workixa Senoor City Soap

State of the schools report sparks building plans at Haverstock Hill

At the King’s Head Poultry a report on the schools praised progress and a new building at Haverstock Hill was outlined with plans by select architects. Prizes will be awarded for the two best designs. Donations to the building fund were urged with life governorship and ten life subscribers proposed. The court approved a rule allowing votes of unsuccessful candidates to count for their successor. Seven boys and four girls were elected to the school after the ballot. The preceding day featured a well attended examination of the boys’ school with scripture, reading, geography, arithmetic and history.

King’s Head Tavern Poultry Haverstock Hill General Court John R. Mills Borough-road Mills Hullah Roya Society Royal Society Marquees of Northampton the Marquess of Northampton Sir John William Lubbock, Bart Peter Mark Roger Samuel Hunter Christie John Frederick Daniell George Biddell Airy Francis Baily Martin Barry Henry James Brooke Robert Brown D.C.L James Cumming John Thomas Graves Sir William J. Hooker Robert Lee Gideon A. Mantell William Hallows Miller William H. Pepys George Rennie Earl of Rosse William Henry Fox Talbot Charles Wheatstone Copley James Macallan Trinity College Dublin Rumford F.R.S John F. Daniell William Bowman Kay F.R.S. Tus Bethnal.green St. Matthew Bethnal-green la Patentee-chapel Brown’s-lane Spitalfields Christie Onions Britton Bethnalgreen Maynard Dent Mant Rodgers Schevill Rae Old Bailey Susannah Inge Female Chartist Association Mary Ann Walker M‘douall Cato Cater Salmon Campbell Gardner Literary Association of the Friends of Poland Duke-street St. James's Europe L. Jablonski Poland Russia Nicholas Captain Jablonski Christendom Jablonski M. Szulezewski M. Wiercinski M. Prusinowski M. Rewczynski M. Olixarowski Rossery Lospen Joint Stock Bank London Edwin John Jordan Bank of England London Joint Stock Bank Bush Juruan John Daniel

Fatal Fire At Liverpool Wharf Subdues Poor Woman

In Liverpool a fire broke out at Dale street a flint glass dealer’s basement storage. A woman, Mrs Brows, was missing after the blaze began and later found severely burned in a hidden corner. Despite medical efforts the injuries proved fatal, with police aiding the rapid response and investigation.

Liverpool Finn Dale-street Edity

New Ireland magistrates appointed after order from Dublin Castle

Ireland reports indicate Sripendiary Magistrates reassigned with Mr Nicholas Kelly sent to Skibbereen and Mr Gore Toong replaced. Kelly praised for calm rule in Westmeath while Toong to lead at another district amid unrest. A fatal shooting near Kilfeacle, James Scully slain while shooting with a brother. investigation notes possible landlord or tenant fault and general vice. A reward of £1 offered for murderer discovery.

Sx . B . Bbereby Dublin Castle Nicholas Kelly Sia Skibbereen Harge Gore Toong Kelly Westmeath Tipperary James Scully Kilfeacle Freeman's Journal Scully Alsengers Dublin Vincent Scully

Convocation in Scotland Ends Amid Church-State Debate

The Scottish convocation of non-intrusion clergy concluded after a large gathering in Lady Glenorchy Church. Speakers Dr. Buchanan and Dr. Candlish presented two sets of resolutions affirming the church’s subjection to Christ alone and the civil magistrate’s duty to protect Christ’s servants, while resisting civil encroachment on spiritual matters. Additional notes mention ministerial appointments, court cases, and a lighthearted theft anecdote from Dunfermline.

Epingerey Lady Glenorchy Buchanan Glaspig Candlish Edinburgh Clason Bonn Christ Chig Auchterarder Court of Sission Patrick Rosen Lord Meadowbank Facali Patrick Robertson Ji Wood Glasgow Argus Perth Cairness Get Paton Dafermline

Lunatic Asylum at Hanwert Reports on Yearly Mortality

From the Hanwert asylum report the past year shows 11 admissions of which 2 males and 8 females were cured or relieved. 9 males and 7 females died. Total admissions since May 16, 1831 to Sept 30 this year reached 2, then 936 remain. Mortality linked to debility, apoplexy, and consumption. Epidemics scarce. autumn irritations caused nonfatal dysentery in some patients and attendants.

Hanwert Lis Janus England Scotland Sime Fem Gazette of Auvergne Anthoin Courtial Prconal Ylife Orlf

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