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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 05, 1846
Page
7
A brisk Victorian vignette contrasts a ploughman’s long service with social reward, implying merit may finally be recognized after four decades of toil. The piece closes with brief notes on American soda biscuits and the era’s bustling press chatter.
The Bristol Journal reports on starvation at Marylebone Workhouse following a coroner’s inquest into Louise Mordaunt’s death. The board questions relief practices, inspector negligence, and calls for reform, with unanimous support for a full inquiry into all relieving officers’ duties.
December 5 1846 report describes a lavish public revel with flowers wreaths and art sculptures at a venue. Performers including Koenig Baumann and Jullien led large musical squadrons to entertain reveillers while dancers swirl and a champagne mood lifts the crowd. Public opinion later supports Mepsis and Jullien with Gye for past lavish Wiese concerts.
A fragmentary report recalls rival dramas in 19th century racing and cults, naming Calypso linked factions and major figures such as Liberator and Armstrong. It notes Derby era bets, horse moves, and a spring race schedule. Accidents among nobility and hounds are reported alongside a quarter mile race ending in 58 seconds.
A metropolitan daily is expected to fall under Roman Catholic ownership, with a distinguished peer as principal proprietor. The piece accuses the press of perversion by Popery and predicts the Times Herald Chronicle Daily News and Morning Post will source leads. It notes a royal academy vote to remove Wellington’s statue from the arch.
A late inquest at the Wheat Sheaf Inn Coppall before Coroner R Palmer investigates a fatal coal pit explosion. Evidence cites failure to confirm ventilation and fire damp, with jurors returning a verdict of accidental death.
The statement by Daniel Garratt details a platform larceny network tied to railway boxes and scrip valued at £40,000. He describes partners Maynard Bush Mullens and others, the thefts at multiple lines, and attempts to restore Hartley’s box while evading police. Also notes Farr’s 1845 transportations and Garratt’s links to other cases.
The article outlines a plan to enrol six companies of pensioners each with four sergeants four corporals two drummers and fifers and 76 privates for service in New Zealand. It notes Glenelg flag ship moored at Blackwall off the buoy East India Docks under Mr Forsayth and staff with about 259 emigrants or enlisted soldiers aboard.
A review row extols the medical treatise on nervous debility and lung ailments. It lauds authors Bry J L Cratis and Curtis and Company for expertise and urging cautious purchase. It notes the work targets both parents and youths and warns against spurious editions and imitation titles. It provides purchase details and a contact address for authentic copies.
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