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Weekly Chronicle in London, Middlesex

18 Dec 1841

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Weekly Chronicle

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London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 18, 1841

Page

5

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Caledonia’s Liverpool call and late warnings in distress

The Caledonia, the British and North American mail steamer, arrived Liverpool Thursday evening after a 16 day voyage and 31 passengers aboard. Reports note thick weather near Halifax delayed departure. meanwhile other items recount extensive fires in London districts, a river collision near Gravesend, an inquest into accidental deaths, and a commission into Crusits revenues arriving in Liverpool with merchant and shipping officials ready to present suggestions.

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Brighton Concerts and Opera News of Miss Kemble and Others

A Brighton audience greeted Miss Adelaide Kemble on her second appearance with Madame Aury at the Old Ship assembly room, while Miss Rainforth impressed in her Brighton debut. Reports cover Miss Kemble, the Covent Garden premiere plans for Richard B. Peake, and various musical notices including Lumley’s Italian Opera House season. Further items describe property development at Vauxhall Gardens, a museum appointment for Mr Bishop in Edinburgh, Rubini’s acclaim in Madrid, and a tribute to Sir Francis Chantrey by the Zoological Society.

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Mies ApEharpe Kemste Brighton Madame Aury Kemble Marie Birwincuam Eben Tree Birmingham Richard B. Peake Covent-garden Theatre Lumley London Mariani Ronconi Guildhall Eagleton Dudley Stuart Peacock Carr VauxwaLl Ganpens Fowler Prince of Wales Duchy of Cornwall Bishop Edinburgh Reid University of Edinburgh Duke of Wellington Lord Burghersh Marjoribanks Rubini Spain Lucia di Lammermoor Madrid d’Ossuna Europe Council of the Zoological Society Francis Chantrey
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Racing odds and results from Tattersalls Monday

Sporting intelligence reports little business and no major action likely before February. Bets reflect slight shifts in Attila Chatham and Ballinkeele with other bets including Robert de Gorham and Wiseacre. Several horses marked taken and prices noted, along with the death of Lord Bruce's Nostrum from an accident.

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Tattersall Attila Chatham Ballinkeele Robert de Gorham Holderness Wiseacre Lord Bruce Nostrum Rosalie Denny Peel Lot Anson Lord Verulam G. Clark Lord of William de Fortibus Jersey Phenix Ramshay Mass Osborne Thomas G. Bentinck Felix Derby St. Leger Etwall C. Wilson Yorkshire Lad Bowes Gardner
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Banquet and hunting scene across several counties

A grand breakfast hosted by the Duke of Beaufort for the Earl of Bathurst and others including M.P. Codrington and Count Matuszewic. 2,000 horsemen and visitors from Bath to Cheltenham enjoyed fine weather and strong sport. A fox-hunt disturbance in Worthing led to shrubbery damage. In Worcester, the steeplechase near the city saw Bob Acres beat Banker after a tight finish, with Banker’s fall and a hefty rider weight noted.

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Bath Bristol Gloucester Cheltenham Marquis of Breadalbane Royal Prince Albert Highlands Dundee Perth Hore’s Wharf Windsor Kilwinning Worthing Mr. Richardson Reynard Crescent Worcester E. Dixon Bob Acres Mr. Hooton Hooton Bloxsidge Gloucester Turnpike Banker Dixon Worcester Herald
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Caution to Smoxens and River Inquests

A man in Whitechapel, Charles Benjamin, 26, was injured by a pipe thrust into his throat after striking a post on the Whitechapel road and is in a dangerous condition at London Hospital. Inquests reported include Henry Reynolds, 42, who died after a severe coughing fit and vomiting blood. Ellen Drum, infant, natural death. Thomas Howell, 58, waterman, who died after the sculls failed mid river. a 25 year old man found dead in the river. Jesse Isles, 38, St George Steam Packet worker, who slipped and fell overboard during mooring, declared accidental death.

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Long Beach Welcome London Newcastle Fort William Parfleet Sons of the Thames Gravesend Tilbury Fort Call Dears Payne Bartholomew's Hospital Susan Pemberton Red Lion-street Clerkenwell Guy’s Hospital Joseph Hornsley Eastlane Walworth Daresprun C. J. Carttar Unicorn Horseferry-road Greenwich Ralph Scrafton Robert Spence Stockton-on Tees Wm. Carter Surrey Fox Inn Carshalston James Cheeseman Wandle Carshalton Cheeseman Mssrs M‘rea Baron London Hospital Baker Eliza Pluckrose Henderson Mansfield-street St. Luke's Anney England York Minster Offad St. Alban Alban Humphrey Duke of Gloucester Abbey Grammar School Queen Mary’s Chapel Queen Elizabeth Aubrey Spencer Newfoundland George Spencer Madras Trouchet Napoleon Tower Lonpox Tower of London Constantine the Great Stephen Burdon Lord Hill George White Court of Exchequer Barbadoes Erskine Douglas Sandford Kirkcudbright Alexander Wood Robert Wigham Perthshire Adam Anderson John Clark Daviot Dunlichity Inverness Simon Mackintosh R. Macpherson Treasury George Dawson Customs George Henry Freeling Robert Devonport Globe Smoxens Charles Benjamin Lambeth-street Whitechapel Whitechapel Road Suppsew Deatss Wakley Hattonwall Henry Reynolds Gray’s Inn-lane Ellen Drum Fubb Thomas Howell Isle of Dogs Green Man High-street Poplar Robert Brown Blackwall Stairs Crown Butler’s Ratcliff Jesse Isles Saint George Steam-packet Company St. Katharine’s Docks Jeremiah Cronin Alderman Stairs
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Leeds Anti Corn-Law Deputies Meeting Reports Widespread Distress

A Leeds gathering of anti-corn-law deputies details severe industrial distress across Yorkshire. Insolvencies in woollen, flax, machine making, and worsted trades soar while wages fall and unemployment rises. Officials cite 1838–41 failures totaling over £1.4 million in Leeds alone, with broader misery across Bradford and Batley as pauper rolls swell and emigration rises.

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Midland Derby West ‘Riding of Yorkshire Eld Leeds Plint Batley Huddersfield Meltham Henry Forbes Milligan, Forbes, and Co Bradford England Scotland Ireland Bowling Horton Manningham United Kingdom America Germany Mr. Forbes Leicester Manchester Glasgow Akroyd Halifax Clay Rastrick Nunsey Agron Pease Clayton-west Denby Denbydale George Bedford John Sheard Joseph Turton David Firth James Firth John Hinchliffe Norton
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Distress in the West Riding Over Corn Laws and Wages

The report cites falling wages, reduced mill operation, and rising pauper numbers as evidence of agricultural distress. Speakers blame landlords and corn laws for national hardship, urging repeal and warning of a looming collision as patience wears thin. Protesters argue manufacturers and workers alike suffer under current trade policies and seek decisive action by Parliament.

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Pease Mr.George Tinker Holmfirth Alexander Barnsley Abed Southenden- Foot Halifax Metcalf Skipton West Christopher Comyns Parker Essex Mr. Parker England Germany America Mr. Plint Prussia Europe Union Hear Plint Luoud Robert Peel James Marshall West Riding Morning Chronicle
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Farm-labourer fined for drunkenness near railway line

At Brentford petty sessions a farm labourer was fined 10s after being found drunk on the Great Western railway line. He escaped serious harm when a train passed within inches of him before dawn. In Hyde a coroner’s inquest into John Laver’s death from injuries after a mill accident found accidental death after a strap and drum incident led to a mangled arm and later tetanus, with medical men and a veterinary surgeon involved.

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Brentford Manchester C. Hudson Boar's Head Hyde Cheshire John Laver Carder Thomas Ashton T. Hague Hague Mr. Hague Hayue Lowe Messrs William Frederick Tinker
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Breach of contract case over wheat bills argues damages

In a writ of inquiry the plaintiff merchant sought damages after the defendant corn factor refused to accept three bills drawn for 2 000 quarters of Romania wheat bought through Kane and Co Ancona. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages of £100. The record also reports on a church-rate dispute at Dover, where Sir H Jenner ruled the rate valid despite peculiar parish procedures and noted ministerial stipend treatment.

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Jenkins Nivens Potter James Romania Ancona Messrs. Kane and Co Hardman Leslie, Alexander, and Co House of Hunter and Co Mr. Ogle House of Kane and Co Saunders Manchester Ogle Palfrey St. Mary the Virgin Dover Wether Sir H. Jenner Dr. Phillimore Hi. Jenner
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Court of Bankruptcy Examines Miner Scam Clergy Losses

The adjourned bankruptcy examination before Commissioner Sir Charles Williams exposed a mining speculation scheme. The bankrupt, formerly a clerk in the horse guards, drew £300,000 from fifty four investors including clergymen, while mines showed losses and false profits were touted. Officials condemned the deceit, noted lavish spending, and warned the public against future such schemes.

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Sir Charles. Williams Sir Charles Williams Horse-Guards Bolton Bank of England
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