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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 20, 1847

Page

2

War News and Political Maneuvers Across Mexico and Europe

The article outlines U S military and diplomatic actions related to the Mexican war, including troop movements, naval blockades, and legislative debates. It notes General Scott near Veracruz, Commodore Connor's blockade, and proposals for increased revenue. It also covers Bombay and Pacific affairs, California reports, and shipping industry prospects alongside New Zealand colonial reports and governance under Governor Grey.

Tony Jackson Bia Mexico Benton Treasury Cilley King Georgia Somers Sohee Kde Senate Upham Vermont Naval Niles Scott Brangos St Jago Vera Cruz Tampico General Shield Gulf Ageadron San Juan de Ulloa New Orleans Revenue Squadron Connor Coder Anton Lizardo California Kearney Santa Fe Monterey Pacific

Inquest Dinner Honors Wakley Coroner Work At Islington

A large audience of Finsbury electors gathered at the Angel Inn Islington to toast Mr Wakley M P and praise his coroner work notably the Hounslow inquest. Speaker Fielden Duncombe and other MPs attended with many parliamentarians present. The event praised Wakley for reforming parliamentary conduct and urged Irish policy reform alongside critique of the last Parliament.

Ma. Waster Wakley Angel Inn Islington Hounslow Fielden T. Dun Finsbury House of Commons Septencey John Bull John Cow Merly John Ball Finnbury Ireland England Heer St. Giles Trish Ndsomis Court of Queen’s Bench Hoansiow House of Com Among Ort Hoxresux Osamor Jobn Huster Royal College of Surgeons Lincoln's-inn-fields Green Lawrence R. H. Sylis Mr. Green Fewarx Srrvanre Thie Society Hanover Square Lord R. Grosvenor

Leicester riot at Rotherham Fair ends in police seizure

Serious disturbance on Shrove Tuesday when crowds confronted police at Newark, Leicester, over Rotherham Fair sports. Whipping Tom displays led to stones and blows. several officers injured, ringleaders jailed, peace restored after hours of effort. Nearby Manchester reports dire distress among workers and Irish migrants seeking aid.

Leicester Rotheram Newark Ao Srea Wright Alice Rotherham Fair Iriab Manchester Liverpool Lown

Public meeting on American slavery held at Hall of Commerce

A Wednesday gathering chaired by D. W. Wire discussed slavery in the United States. Speakers included B. Smith and Frederick Douglass, who argued slaveholders control politics, religion, and power, urging British support against slavery and calling for Christian fellowship with abolitionists.

Edward Sugden Igenere Hall of Commerce Threadocedie Street D. W Mr. B. Smith Leagues United States Smith Frederick Douglas Anti-Slavery League Paruantanopic Society ST. Groxar's Frarps Parkhurst Isle of Wight William Wilberforce Benzon John Bering Mrs. Grimperly Mary Hercules Mr. Smith Siphthi Mia Marm Mann Aaid Mira Merm Gillant Mr.Smith Cupid Cearly

Imprisonment of Napoleon in Longwood Chronicle

Literary Chronicle reviews the concluding volumes on the captivity of Napoleon at Saint Helena. It critiques Montholon’s accounts and the governor Sir Hudson Lowe, noting irritability, disputes over enclosure, and the iron railing episode while offering a restrained judgment on the broader biographical portrayal of the Emperor’s final years.

St. Helena Oy Count Monwolon London Henry Colburn Longwood Europe Bia Geoler Hudson Lowe Montholon Geoler H. Lowe Ardéns Pever Napoleon Walla St. Helena Convention

Poor rates rise in Paisley amid farm wage talks in Scotland

In Paisley the poor relief rate climbs to 3s 4d per pound for nine months, with higher English rates close behind as the east of Scotland hind wage meetings set out a detailed annual pay scale. The Stichel gathering demanded oats, barley, peas, wheat and other provisions, plus free housing and harvest victuals, while provincial orders show unrest easing with assurances of fair prices and adequate grain supplies.

Paisley England Scotland Stichel Statz Inverness Morayshire Morayghire Morsyshire Edinburgh Fort George Burghead Garmouth Ourer

Irish railway bill sparks heated parliamentary debate in Lords and Commons

Lords and Commons clash over the Ireland railways bill with Lord George Bentinck and others raising concerns about cost, security, and relief for destitute Irish. advocates insist the measure would provide employment and aid to famine districts while critics warn against burdening England and risking public funds. The discussion covers canal and railway finances, safety of investments, and the broader plan to relieve poverty in Ireland amid mounting distress.

Ireland Desartute Uy G. Bexrixes Justiy Russell Bation George Bentinck Abe England Trelgp G. Bannock Hodson Alderman Thompson Lird G. Bentaca Dublin Cork Limerick G. Bentinck Bentinck Peter Em Seorks Te Ath Kilmore Liserpoal Mayo Honourable Bath Mans Dare Roebuck O'Brien S. O'Brien Cot George Benton Grover Traland H. J. Bartxre Scotland Steaat Pee Porter

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