Almanac entries for December week including tides and events
The weekly memorandum lists Advent readings for Sunday December 15, notable historical notes such as Lord Hood's 1793 Toulon victory on December 18, Oxford Michaelmas Term ending and Thomas Guy death in 1724, and December 21 as the shortest day with tides and high water times. It also notes a 1661 Clarendon act passage and a full moon on December 20.
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Oxford
Thomas Guy
Wapsespar
Lord Hood
Toulon
Sree
Taurspay
Mars
Clarendon
Legal and medical notes on debt, contracts, and remedies
A reader questions landlady enforcement of rent with seizure of clothes and tools, advice on minimum protections. Entries cover contract termination, trustee duties, set off in bankruptcy, and remedies for trespass, partnership, and guardianship. Medical prescriptions and patient guidance accompany case consults and solicitor recommendations.
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J. W
J. Catchpole
Metropolis
William Lawson
H. White
Dickson
Cass
Cutler
Sheffield
T. C
S. W
Court of Equity
Bulpin
Clarke
Hurst
Kirkwall
Mercury
C.B
C. D
C. R
Humphreys
Dobilis Medicinal Mixes and Botanical Notes on Germination
A compilation of medical prescriptions and remedies with dosages for various conditions, followed by a Botanical Reader on seed germination. The text lists tinctures and decoctions, cautions on diet, and instructions to write again in ten days, then shifts to germination basics, heat, moisture, and oxygen requirements for seeds.
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Adwalder
J. Ellert
J.B
Z.st.ives
D.D.D
Wrile
Myops
T. H
Xalappa
Mexico
R. H
East
West Indies
Sierra Leone
Asia
Africa
B. B
Portrait of Lord Brougham and Vaux Preview
The Weekly Chronicle announces a forthcoming feature in next week’s issue a splendid portrait of Lord Brougham and Vaux to be published with the paper.
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Lord Brougham and
Vaux
The Judges at Newport Open Special Commission
The article reviews Chief Justice Tindal's charge opening the Newport Special Commission. It highlights dignified, clear law on High Treason, broad public interest, unprecedented Grand Juries, and strict security measures including loop-holed prison walls and temporary barracks. It notes unrest in Wales Hill districts and the ongoing threat from revolutionary factions.
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Tindal
Special Commission
Newport
England
Monmouth
Wales
Chartist Debate on Clemency and Frost in Monmouth Gaol
The article condemns Chartist calls for mercy over harsh law, warns against aiding Frost and Williams, and critiques The Northern Star and Western Vindicator for inciting violence. It notes no Trades Unions funds Frost’s defense, cites O Connor’s role, and previews Northern Star’s sale profits to aid the case.
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Roe
Monmouth Gaol
Frost
Williams
Northern Star
England
America
Feargus O'Connor
Newport
Distinctions for Auckland and Keene in Indian policy
The article lauds Lord Auckland and Sir John Keene as newly titled peers for achievements in India. It creditably notes the Affghan expedition’s success, asserts British power is stronger now, and criticizes earlier ministers and opposition critiques while praising Peel’s cabinet.
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Lord Auckland
Earl of Auckland
John Keene
Baron Keene
Cappoquin
India
Sir John Keene
Duke of Wellington
House of Lords
Eines Graham
Robert Peel
Debated Spain Policy and Morning Chronicle Clash
In a Liberal tone the piece argues over Spanish ministerial changes and the Morning Chronicle’s predictions. It defends the Queen's authority while cautioning against overreaction, noting widespread dissatisfaction and the limits of dismissals as a political tool.
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Morning Chronicle
Chronicle
Powers That Be
Madrid
Fragmented Quote on Treasury, Troops and Treaties
The fragment discusses monthly military pay and sustenance, notes Treasury reliance, and questions alleged Carlist negotiations in Catalonia and Aragon. It mentions Biscay and the Treaty of Bergara, with critique of the Moderado Ministers’ Cortes credit.
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Catalonia
Aragon
Biscay
Bergara
Cortes
No Popery cry and the Times exposed in heated critique
A pointed critique argues the Times fosters the No Popery alarm as a political tool. It contrasts 1807 tactics with current Tory motives, labeling supporters hypocrites and rogues while defending Protestant ascendancy against Catholic relief repeal.
Eastern Counties Railway inquiry clears officers and questions Mrs. Cullum
The article reports a public inquiry led by Mr. Hardwick finding no fault by the Eastern Counties Directors and officers after a claim of an assault on Mrs. Cullum. It notes witnesses disputed the accusation, the magistrates’ handling, and questions Labouchere’s release of £15,000 from Parliament, criticizing landowners’ demands.
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Brathwaite
Hardwick
Durance
Blockade of Buenos Ayres Discussed by Liverpool Deputation
A Liverpool merchants delegation met Lord Palmerston on Tuesday to discuss the protracted blockade of Buenos Ayres by the French squadron. It is understood negotiations are advancing with Admiral Duportail, who was ordered to treat with British authorities without French consul Martinez. An Affair of Honour followed with a duel between Lord George Loftus and Lord Harley at Boulogne. After shots, seconds intervened and both parties traveled to Dover and then to London.
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Mexico
Liverpool
Lord Palmerston
Buenos Ayres
M. Duportail
M. Martinez
Boulonge
George Loftus
Mr. Reid
Lord Harley
Hallett
R.N
Dover
O Connell Speech at Ban don Urges Ireland Unity for Queen Victoria
Mr O Connell addressed a large crowd in Ban don urging loyalty to Queen Victoria and a peaceful but concerted push for Irish rights. He boasted long service, predicted 500000 Irishmen defending the queen, and praised Father Mathews temperance work while calling for voter registration and repeal.
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O'Connell
Bandon
Dina
Ireland
Queen Victoria
England
Newport
Feargus O’connor
Dunmanway
Channel
Pathareen
Daly—O’dawley
Father Mathew
Dublin
Orange
Mr. O’connell
Pete
Mr. O'Connell
Royal visit to mark Queen Victoria nuptials in Queen and Prince Albert era
The article notes a planned February visit by the King of Hanover and consort to attend the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg. It also reports political and postal developments including Sir George Gipps’s budget-like financial statement for New South Wales and the penny postage reform’s mixed reception and revenue impact.
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Hanover
Prince Albert
Saxe Coburg
George Gipps
Sir George
Superintendent Elliot
Lords of the Treasury
London
Lisa Tenant
Merlin
Townley
Kingstown Harbour
Phenix-park
Dublin
Freeman's Journal
Capua
Belgrave Square
Naples
SovurtHwark
John Curling
Amusinc
Standard
City of London
D'Este
Rotten-row
Hyde Park
Anson
Viscount Melbourne
Downing-street
Lord Fitzgerald and
Vesey
Heard
Antrim-house
Stuart de Rothesay
R. Peel
Canterbury
Ashton
Bart
Manchester
Gregg
Guardian
Weinfer
Labouchere
Dr. Bowring
Manchester Chronicle
Penny Postr
Post
Sun
Globe
Lobei
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Londonbridge
Mownnay
Cambridge
S. Thaddeus
P. S
Omega
Tobias
Rex
Belfast
Francis Harke
Weekly Chronicle
Atonic
L. T
John Rogers
X.Y. Ze
Henry
Thomas Brown
Edinburgh
Lucy Charlotte
T. P
M.ss
National Gallery
the Weekly Chronicle
TIMES
the Times
George the Third
Mr. Perceval
O’sullivans
M‘neil
M‘ghee
Sir Robert Peel
Lord Melbourne
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