This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 10, 1844
Page
4
A long reader page discusses a chess play through post notation with board setup and move numbering. It also includes letters on slander, savings banks, an old reader query, tenancy and ejectment, tax deductions, and various civic notices with references to trustees, charities, and parliamentary issues from early 19th century sources.
Members argue over supply with a stance for examining the House composition before funds are granted. Cries against monopoly, taxation, and representation prompt calls for multiple committees, while peers defend governance and caution against undermining Parliament.
A 19th century plea discusses charging interest only after notice and a 13 year statute limit. It offers to pay the 1826 amount upon receipt of a full receipt of all demands to avoid future claims. The text notes amicus curiae role of a barrister and explains applying to a prerogative court to inspect a will, mentioning York and Doctors' Commons with a 1s inspection fee and per folio copying charges.
Almanac style entry detailing sunrise and sunset computations by latitude, high water times for major ports with adjustments for Bristol York Falmouth Harbour Hull Milford Haven and others, plus weekly religious calendar notes, weather ephemera, saints days and historical anniversaries.
The Weekly Chronicle analyzes Peel's stance on Free Trade and the Corn Laws, noting the split within Conservative ranks and the widening gap with Whigs. It argues Peel's speech signals a coming crisis, with farmers, dukes, and commercial classes shifting loyalties and a looming clash over tariffs and reform.
Rumors of Queen Victoria's private debts surface as Sir Robert Peel defends the Crown. The piece questions club chatter and secret whispers about the Civil List and debts, noting prudence in royal finances and the public’s readiness to believe rumors until Blewitt’s questions prompted clarification.
The text notes that there was not a single shilli in arrears on the Civil List, a finding presented as strong evidence that the current opinion is contrary to suspicions widely held, despite perceptions of injustice and broad belief to the contrary.
A Victorian weekly commentary mocks Mr Sharman Crawford for an overreaching reform motion blending issues from Poor Law to general taxation. It notes his Universal Suffrage stance omits women, jokes they may be included in the next bill, and argues reform must come with self reform, praising time and discussion over rapid change. It cautions that stopping Supplies lacks support and laments overreach.
The Traversers close their defense after Mr O Connell's calm, wide ranging speech. The Solicitor General faces a single charged line of proof while prediction of the verdict hinges on jury summing and potential separate charges.
A dinner for Mr. Thomas Baring at the London Coffee-house drew about one hundred attendees. The speaker praised the government and criticized the League, calling out Whigs for tacitly backing it and questioning Baring’s fixed duty pledge amid Peel’s stance. Other items include notices on contested elections, Birmingham festival proceeds, arson, and a case involving an Irish sailor and a Poplar barber.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.