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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 18, 1838
Page
3
The column recounts a Dutch or Irish tale mix detailing how black tea leaves were transformed toward a green hue using turmeric and blue pigments, alongside quirky items about a Nashville lodging boom, a new traveling carriage, and various humorous vignettes including a groomsman critique and bacon curing lore.
A letter to the editor argues for passing Mr Fielden's motion to repeal the poor law amendment act on the upcoming Tuesday. It portrays widespread suffering among Spitalfields weavers and other poor, urging Parliament to end harsh welfare policies and warning of social unrest if the repeal fails. It cites Lord Brougham and calls for prayer and protest, urging action to avert misery.
A merchants committee argues reduced postage to a uniform rate will increase revenue via broader trade. A murder near Launceston, Van Diemen's Land, involved a mutilated body of George Mogg found in Tamar tea tree scrub with head injuries and signs of drowning, weight line, and missing weeks. Gardner, a lodger, is held on suspicion as inquiry begins.
A critical notice of Mrs Jameson’s Memoirs of the court beauties with portraits from the royal collection. The piece discusses Catherine of Braganza, the Duchess of Cleveland, La Belle Hamilton, and the Countess of Ossory, plus vivid extracts on Catherine’s treatment by Charles and Lady Castlemaine. It also reviews related fiction and essays within the issue.
A long tale recounts the Duke of Cumberland’s suspected affair with Lady G at Eaton Hall. Thomas the butler overheard rumors, and Lord G confronted the couple, drawing his sword as the Duke fled. The narrative ends with a moral on self weighing and divine judgment.
A detailed account lists British possessions across North America Europe Africa Asia and the West Indies with sizes total area about 1 750 000 square miles and a population of at least 5 000 080. It notes diverse languages and religions, maritime commerce valued at £95 090 000 yearly, and total property around £450 000 000. A cautionary anecdote describes a wager involving freezing mixture causing permanent hand paralysis after exposure to snow and salt.
Debates recount Sir Charles Adora Shaftesbury confronting House of Lords about petitions omitting the word humble in their prayers. He urges expulsion of such petitions as improper, mocking the bishops and judges and deriding Lambeth as 343 Pigs of Lambeth in a satirical budget scene.
A historical summary lists the U S regular army strength including generals, staff, officers, and 5,908 privates totaling 7,058. It also covers discussions at the Royal Exchange on rebuilding costs and funding, with estimates ranging from 150,000 to 300,000 pounds and appeals to government aid. Westminster Abbey and St Pauls monuments are itemized with names, costs, and totals, noting public expeditures since 1740 and the aggregate value of all memorials.
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