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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 24, 1842

Page

6

Fragmentary Crime Fragment Amid Bursty Street Scene

Readable scraps describe a chaotic busy scene with a man, a woman, and onlookers near a dispute. Names and places are unclear, but the text hints at a lawyering, a sale, and a possible confrontation over money or possession. Further context is missing.

Artists oppose private Art Union plan in London meeting

A large assembly of artists at Freemasons Hall denounced a new private scheme called the National Art Union. They contrasted it with the London Art Union, arguing the former risks patronage by dealers and private interests, while praising the nonprofit, artist-led model of the established society.

National Art Union Mie London Scotland Stajeet London Art Union Cormittes Royal the Duke of Cambridge Managent Henry G. Atkinson Flg.s Charles Barry Thomas Bell John Britton Fl.a Cabhell Far.s, F.S.A William Collard Bnert Dickson Fl.s C. P. Dimond Thomas L. Donaldson William Ewart John S. Gaskoin Geo. Godwin PRS Thomas Griffith M.A Sir Benjamin Hall Cpa T. C George Morant George John Morant Richard Morris John Noble Lewia Pocock Lord Prudhoe W.smith Arthur W. Tooke R. Zsuch Troughton Samuel Wilson Edward Tradham George Godwin Lewis Pocock Ew Society England Art Union of London Gerit Wreeters Freemasons Queen-street Thomas Wise London Union Royal Academians Ganges W. Wyon, Ey R.A RoRvénagie, Esq Charles Harlestom Warren Park Tyriut Rosenberg Sius Art Union Hon Haring

Fire in Little Prescott Street tragedy verdict

An afternoon inquiry recounts a blaze at 17 Little Prescott street where Mrs Holland and several children died. Witnesses claim police inaction, while Younker and family blamed the accident on a spark near Dutch drops bottles. Fireman Isaacs testifies to multiple corpses and says the scene suggests accidental death. The jury returns verdicts of accidental death for all the deceased.

Claassen Prescott Stret Mr. Proudfoot Younker Proudfoot Julia Holland Charlotte Sumner John Robert Sumner Little Prescott Street Elizabeth Sumner Charles Sumner John Sumner Isaac Hussey John Charles John Younker Holland Mrs. Holland

Fire at surgeon Mr Keate’s Albermarle Street premises

A Saturday night blaze at No 15 Albermarie Street Wiccadilly, owned by eminent surgeon Mr Robert Keate, caused substantial damage before engines brought flames under control. Keate insured with Atlas. Other items note Woolwich ordnance accident, Telemaque seasonal halt, Brussels cork-cutting advance, and two sudden deaths in Lambeth and St Martin's le Grand.

Albermarle Street Robert Kexte Albermarie Street Wiccadilly Keate Atlas Tus Woollwich Board of Ordnance Woolwich John Bull Brussels Webb Sothey Waterloo Road Lambeth Granby Terrace Southey Kennington-lane St. Martin's le Grand Wilmot Cleaver-street Kennington Cross

Acadia Arrives Amid Tariff and Congress Rumors

The Acadia reaches Liverpool after a delayed Boston departure due to southern mails and a severe gale. U S talk centers on tariff changes, the push for a national exchequer, and the presidential message due at the opening of Congress. News covers cabinet moves, Colonel Webb’s duel case, New York dueling laws, Canadian politics, and winter conditions with storms and prices from Montreal.

United States Canada Acadia Boston Liverpool New York Congress Europe Washington Colonel Webb New York Courier and Enquirer Marshall Webb M‘coy Lilly James Sullivan England Hammer Lane Charles Bagot Baldwin Murray Price Duggan Montreal London Illustrious Halifax Bermuda Sir C. Adam Guadaloupe Great Britain Texas

France and Spain unrest dominates Paris Barcelona outlook

French papers report Barcelona under strict control after the bombardment, with over 400 militia and soldiers arrested. The Barcelona Constitucional notes distrust of authorities and suspects of insurrection. Debats defends the French consul against Barcelona’s accusations while a private Barcelona letter describes limited damage and a calm populace. PortuGal affairs show Lisbon reforms and tariff talks, and Syria hints at rising Druse activity threatening Turkish authorities.

France Spain Barcelona Espartero Barcelona Constitucional Journal Des Debats Constitucional Barcelona Journal Louis Philippe Neuilly Tuileries Garcenona Hotel de Ville PortuGal FaLmodu Lady Mary Wood Falmouth Lisbon Rome Lord Aberdeen Nacional Silva Cabral Costa Cabral Tre Levant Alexandria Malta Times Syria Pacha Damascus Beshmaya Sheik Joussouf Abdel Malek Kiband Hussein Saida Bereddim Omar Pacha Abdallah Beshir Beharrin Trioli

Madrid Surrenders and Jamaica Myalism Tensions Reported

Madrid journals note official news of the bombardment and surrender of Barcelona with mixed commentary on necessity. Jamaica papers describe Myalism riots among enslaved communities, warrants for arrests, and spread across St James parish with Obeaism fused in Montego Bay.

Aln Madrid Barcelona Patriota Seville the Gazette Spain Jamaica Fonga John de Riber St. James Spring Estate Moor Park Montego Bay Queen's Bench M‘namanav London City of London Court of Common Preas Guin Phatl CureEse Vc Reepman Tindal John K. Cheese Bow Middlesex Herbert Sergeant Channell Butt Sergeant Bompas Martin Whitecross-street Redman Bompas Whitecross Street Mesars. Hutton Cheese Sergeant Bompus Afdon Mr. Redman Messrs. Hutton Channell Lord Graves Lady Chaves Lady Graves Lushington Central Criminal Court Isaac Lawrence John Barnet John Riley Homain Williamson A. Neale Charles Donovan H. Stanhope Winkworth Stanton John Arnold W. Ayleston Deborah Hawkins W. Allen Robert Allen Elizabeth Avery Alias Avern J. Harrington B. Bailey T. Branan J. M.alister J. Baker R. Mahoney Hannah Hopkins Ann Lowe E. Dykes W. Hughes Peter Hughes J. Davison Wm. Jones House of Correction J. Highmarsh G. Oles W. Wells T. Holmes P. Adamson J. Garner Henry Belstead J. M'Hardy M. Flynn B. H. Nelson Henry Keen W. Kelly Mary Ann Duncan Mary Ann Dnon W. H. Burrowes Elizabeth Kirby J. Fenton William Hall J. Coleman J. Chater J. Jackson W. Smith F. Webber J. Tillett R. Mountain T. Rosen W. Davy E. Taylor J. Brown Emmeline Mary Lock T. Sharp J. Lock T. M'Grath J. Bush T Rippon M. Potter G. Pincott W. Burdell Ann Corson G Ruffell Elizabeth Baker Barnaby Smith W. Tautony J. Palmer P. Driscoll J. Wilson J. Howard Geo. Gay J. Bully T. Fry J. Pluckrise W. Knight W. Goodrick Court OF Exchequer Guildhall Watson Lyons Gill Lord Abinger James Applegarth Collins Jervis Genlemen Guildahall John Key John Dear Little John Robin Hood Bow Street Holywell Street James Patterson Strand Hall

Letter from Rev David Harrison endorses Parr's Life Pills

A dated Whitstable letter from Rev David Harrison near Canterbury praises Parr's Life Pills for indigestion and liver troubles. The note notes a friend's Hyer complaint benefit and mentions the government stamp on boxes to prevent imitations. Prepared by T Roberts and Co London with wholesale distributors listed and prices 14d 289d and family boxes.

Tam David Harrison Honourable Commissioners of Stamps Parr T. Roberts and Co Crane-court Fleet-street London E. Edwards St. Paul's Barclays and Sons Farringdon-street Luton and Co Bow Churchyard

Stirling's Stomach Pills Promote Health and Digestive Ease

Quinine sulphate camomNite based pills praised for stomach bilious complaints indigestion loss of appetite fullness sick headaches and digestive issues. Promoted as restorative after excess and suitable for all ages with claims of blood purification and anti scurvy effects. listing of agents and stamp branding noted.

Qtirling Materia Medica Agnes The Royal College W. Blizard J. W. Stirling High-street Whitechapel Her Sanger Oxford-street Priest Parliament Street Londen Fleet-street Barclay and Sons Farringdon-street Edwards St. Paul's Lucas Cheapside March High Holborn Brue Medical Hall Brighton Flewitt Birmingham Westmancott Market Street Manchester Rawle Church-street Liverpool Scawin Durham Stirling

Manhood by Curtis and Company Eleventh Edition

Sealed envelope edition of Manhood by J L Curtis and Company London with advice on harmful habits and marital issues. Includes press opinions praising its clarity and practical guidance for parents clergy and general readers, alongside consultation details and fees.

J. L. Curtis and Company Liverpool Vaanin and Co Gratten Street Dublin Bolster Cork Henderson Belfast Drummond High-street Edinburgh Messrs. Curtis Essex Herts Mercury Mesrs Curtis Messrs. Curtis and Company Frith-street Soho-square London

Powell's Balsam of Aniseed Cough Medicine Ad

An 18th or 19th century advertisement details Powell's Balsam of Aniseed as a family remedy for coughs and asthma with noble patronage. It recounts Mr Wright of Mile End Road cured after taking the balsam, and notes distribution by Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road, London, plus a government stamp caution about authenticity.

Cockle New Ormnd Street London Powell Wright Thomas Powell Blackfriars-road United Kingdom Her Majesty's Commissioners of Stamps Holloway Guy's Metropolitan King's College Charing Crosa Suamary Arripavnt William Brooke Tesseoger Union-street Southwark Metropolitan Hospital Kingis College Hospital Guy's Hospital Charing Cross Hospital Bransby Cooper Deponent Dr. Bright Mr. Holloway Bright Jousx Praie Strand Temple-bar

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