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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 19, 1848
Page
5
A collage of excerpts and reflections. humorous anecdotes, fiscal figures for the United Kingdom, and long notes on politics, manners, and world affairs. Notable items include a Punch sketch on Impeachment, a UK income and expenditure summary, and anecdotes from Windermere to Trafalgar.
A summary of upcoming season plans at Her Majesty's Theatre with Verdi's Ernani, new sopranos from La Fenice and La Scala, noted artists Gardoni Lablache and Labocetti, and strong ballet additions led by Ceritu Grisi and Marie Taglioni. Also mentions exciting London performances at Covent Garden and Exeter Hall, including Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and Handel's Judas Maccabeus with praised conductor Mr. Hullah and soloists Sims Reeves and Miss Miran.
Racing reports show Faspar and The Gardener winning two four mile chases with a mix of wagers listed from 20 to 500 pounds, plus odds on many horses including Boxkeeper Eagle and Coloured entries. The piece also covers gambling chatter, Punch jokes, and national navy expense debates, plus a Manchester bishop installation and tales of forgeries and railway accidents.
The inquiry into the death of engine driver David Markland on the London and South Western Railway was resumed at the Railway Tavern. The coroner urged the two luggage train crew, Jones and Fleming, and guard Brownsmith, to show how rules on signaling and stopping trains were followed, concluding with a unanimous verdict of manslaughter against William Jones and Lewis Fleming.
A staged diplomatic exchange from 1817 and 1847 outlines Austria's view on Italian governance, the Vienna treaty framework, and fears of revolutionary movements in Central Italy. Viscount Palmerston's dispatches express Britain's stance on territorial arrangements and Austrias influence in Naples and the Roman States.
About two o'clock Saturday morning a fire broke out in the upper rooms of the Victoria Life Assurance Company on King William Street London Bridge. Occupants escaped, water aided containment, firemen arrived and saved the lower portion of the building. The cause was listed as accidental. Property loss is believed insured.
The dispatch emphasizes Britain’s concern over any invasion of the Roman state, notes the long bound alliance with Sardinia, and states that such an act would provoke serious consequences. The document requests a copy of the despatch to Prince Metternich be read and shared.
Two serious non fatal railway accidents occurred on Wednesday near Rugby. A London Euston to Hampton train sparked a carriage fire due to poorly examined axle boxes, quickly extinguished with pond water. The Manchester express suffered a mid train derailment caused by an improperly secured coupling iron, with one carriage removed from the consist. Also noted is a new stone drilling machine trial near Gateshead by contractor Mr Richard Cail for quarry blasting, drilling eight feet deep to bore a four inch gauge hole before charging with 191b of powder.
The British cabinet assures Vienna that independence for the states of Italy should be respected and sovereigns may pursue reforms within their realms. It warns Austria against actions contradicting these principles and affirms no aggression toward Sardinia or the Pope.
A Victorian advertises two manuals on marriage purpose and passions control by Lucas and Co. with coloured engravings and promises of restoration from excess and indecision. It lists London outlets and claims professional help for private guidance by mail and in person.
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