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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 10, 1848

Page

7

A Column for the Curious Too Good a Judge

A curious column describes an American judge listening to a marching regiment and being coaxed to join the troops with offers of quarters and pay. The tale shifts to a Glasgow police court scene where a labourer’s steam driven intoxication leads to comic questioning of his drunkenness. A bizarre apparition of a monkey in a kitchen and a Lady’s Sneeze item follow, then notes on submarine telegraph efforts, floating railroads, missing sea serpents, and a miscellany of Irish hue and cry notices.

Ancellor Kent Rice Jane Jane?” Said the Inquisitor State of New York Zhont Hin John Pringle Glasgow Tenk & Quietty Edinburgh and Bios Bailie Brown Fee Dres Edinburgh Glasgow Raiway Company Pringle Bailie Bree Fiscel Bailis Brown North British Daily Mail Baxter Row Kale Ahs Indy Dema Hugh Fraser Stephenson Menai Straits Forth and Tay Asthess Firths London Aberdeen Broughty Ferry Robert Nepiet Gorse Itd Northern Railway Company Corse Power Bike Arts Fine Perthshire Courier Joeph White Phibsborough Road Eaieaon Assan Mary ‘M'Donnell James Comn Tale James Smith Dangarven Iward Torpey Cloughsheen Whitehead Michaal Hennigan Moncester Isaac Field John Kilkenny Ballynaulty Maine Peter Easter Rathangan Sverakce Peter Phelan Rushall Ballybeory Therren Bournes St Thomas Sweeny James Hendy Tinerary Ici

Quentin Durward Opera Review At Covent Garden

A detailed 1848 theatre review critiques the new three act opera Quentin Durward by M Henri Leurent at Covent Garden. It notes weak dramatic focus due to Scott novel constraints, praises certain arias and ensembles, remarks on performances by Harrison King Borrani and Miss Mexent, and comments on orchestration and staging limitations.

Covarr Garpey Tuzarax Quentin Dorward M. Henri Leurent Walter Scott Pot Quentin Durward Fitzball Hazreddin Magraahin Hameline Crawford Crevedsur Dunois Louis XI Olivier Philippe de Comines Martina Galeutti Petit André Trois Echelles Mr. Fitball Fitsball Liege William de la Marck Quentin Louie KI Maitre Pierre Isabella of Crote County Gay Sir Walter M. Henri Laurent Quentin Darward Land of the Mountain Harrison Isabelle Inabella de Croie Jean Donald King Joan King Borrani Scott 8. Jones

Royal appointment and army officer transfers in 1844 Gazette

The Gazette reports Queen's nomination of Herbert Aire and Francis Vanderlure to the Gentlemen at Arms, with numerous military promotions by purchase across several regiments including Foot, Light Dragoons, and Dragoons. It also lists dissenters marriage registrations, sugar prices, banking details, insolvencies, bankruptcies, dividends, certificates, and partnerships dissolving in late 1848.

St. James's Palace Lord Folry Herbert Aire Brg Francis Vanderlure Fler Gentlemen At Arms V1alker and Salomong van Orr Dragoon Guards B. Thornhill Eute Mansrgh Light Dragoons A. Grant Purc Chase Fraser Cornet E. Tredcroft Purchase Grant H. H. Joliffe Tre Creagh H. We. Breton Leutenant Goll G. Damerum Damerum J. Duccan Vics Wynyard R. H. Harsland Vier Jaunees J. S. Stantergh Dragoon Guarda Thorrhill G. ¥. Seale Browne Hogmitat W. Browne 3Rd West India Regiment Wuokrenats J. P. Guy City of York High Court of Chancery St. Alban Liscard Cheshire Zicm Pheasants Hill Hambleden Buckinghamshire Wesleyam Gorsty Bank Brierly Hill Kingewimford Great Britain America Mauritius East Indies Grocere’ Hall Henry Bickwant Grocers' Company

Sporting Intelligence at Tattersall’s Derby Backing

Racing news from Tattersall’s shows dull business with bets drifting toward Becalede for the Derby. Prices on Chester Cup and Derby largely unchanged, listing numerous backers and varied odds on several horses including Jerry, Repester, Richard the First, Pullaway, Merryman, and others in multiple routings. Weathered by mock forecasts, Thursday attendance grows modestly as quotes persist for long-odd combinations across stalls and horses.

Tattersall Moxvar Moseley Jerry Matlock Repester Richard the Firat A. M'Donagh Hervey Merryman Chatham Cuxston Cor Eddison Herman Platoff Lord Howth Morry Lord Eglinton Mr. Merry Lord Clifden Lord Stanley Mr. W. Jones

Smithfield Club Cattle Show Extends Amid Praiseworthy Stock

The Smithfield cattle show opened midweek with judges reviewing entries across cattle, sheep, and pigs. Notable highlights include a nine year old cow of the Dosham breed bred by J Mann winning the gold and silver medals and a £30 prize, and a Hereford steer associated with Prince Albert garnering £20. West Highland stock and prize awards to J Rob and others are noted. A separate sheep and pig display drew admiration, with Mr Webb’s sheep earning £20 and praise for the animals’ vitality. A late scene references a private viewing and a painter’s gathering with bells and chatter, alongside a curious tale about Master O Brien at the deaf and dumb college and political trials. A separate fire at Mrs Ann Owen’s Hackney Road shop caused extensive damage, with insurers named and several businesses listed for possible liability. Public notices include Scottish sequestrations naming multiple Glasgow and Renfrewshire debtors and deadlines.

John Daymen Lake Holaworthy Dayman Norma Exteter Gazette Masstavantis Joseph Bishop Fouth Hereford Rock Anne Bowen Barcott John Rock Jemplehop George Evans Julie Rock Old Bowen Gloucester Journal Baker Street Poenday J. Mann Teesdale H.R A. Prince Albert P. Davies James Hoge J. Rob Gay Earl of Warwick Aheep Piga Tne Webb Moat Cossy

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