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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 27, 1840
Page
5
A detailed London ward election summary describes scrutineer remarks and adjournments, with wards Cripplegate Queenhithe To wen Tower St. S, The results list eight common councilmen chosen in each ward among many candidates, noting poll outcomes, declarations, and adjournments as officials uphold parliamentary procedures.
A trial at Melford heard how a 16 year old shoemaker from Coggeshall aided by another man attacked William Southgate near Baldringdon and robbed him of seven shillings and a watch. Southgate was left for dead in a ditch. both prisoners were committed to Bury gaol for trial on January 12. Separately Captain Garrick reported the loss and plunder of his brig Lochiel after it ran aground on Maplin Sand during a gale, with crew unable to save most belongings as rival smugglers plundered the ship.
Windsor reports feature Queen Victoria and Prince Albert arriving at Windsor Castle with royal attendance including the Princess Royal and a large suite. Royal alms are distributed to 950 recipients, with 168 receiving gate alms. A parrot purchased for 50 pounds entertains and speaks, while Windsor plans daily equestrian exercise in a new Riding School and improvements to the billiard room. The piece notes a forthcoming marriage between Lord Monteagle and Miss Marshall, the illness of the Prince Royal of Hanover, and controversy surrounding Lord Cardigan and the 11th Hussars.
A detailed review covers Eliason's first Drury Lane appearance with Concerts d'Hiver, praising the cast, selections from Lucrezia Borgia and Le Gothique, and a Pirati duo. Also noted are openings at Theatre Royal and Royal Academic, plus injury to James Bland, Burford's panorama of Damascus, and festive attendance of nobility in Paris.
Sporting intelligence reports thin attendance at Tattersall's with a list of bets on several horses including Dersy Marshal Soult Palemon and Lord Stradbrooke. It also covers royal buckhounds near Swinley delayed by frost, fox hunting feats at Lyneham and Cambridge hounds, and a controversial interruption by Lord Hardwicke during a hunt at Wimpole park.
Mr. Blake the reform candidate wins Mayo on Wednesday as Tories offer no opposition. Archbishop Dr M Hale of Tuam proposes him, seconded by J.P. Mr T Phillips. An adjourned Dublin corporation meeting ends with dissolution after a formal address to Professor Butt and lord mayor's departure. Robbery of plate at Hay Hall noted with £300 taken. one suspect arrested and reward offered. A body in the Thames near Chelsea Reach found in mourning, age fifty to sixty, identity unconfirmed.
A lengthy letter from The Hon Mrs Norton defends her police case at Marlborough Street, detailing witness conduct, alleged surveillance, and attempts to reconcile with Mr Norton. The report also covers the fatal assault on Mr Everatt of the 54th at Stargate Street, with sailors in custody and claims of officer provocation.
William Tooke defends his integrity against charges tied to the Finsbury election push. He details dealings with bookbinder Leighton and secretary Mr. Coates while rebutting claims of influence over tradesmen. He cites resolutions, a controversial Lord Nugent vote, and vows to purify representation. a tradesman replies denying any business with Tooke.
A disputed note threatens to name the printer’s employer to imply Mr T Duncombe ordered the work. No response was given to the notice or subsequent requests, with only a faint suggestion that the job may have been paid for.
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