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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 22, 1845
Page
2
A chaotic episode near Ickabee saw shipmasters using loading stages on shore, fighting for berths as hundreds of ships queued. Violence led to a sloop of war, then a reform: armed crews landed to force obedience, driving landlords and civilians to swear away soil rights. Civil order quickly restored as shipping resumed at full pace.
Tuesday a Court of Aldermen in the Metropolis formally considered the general purposes committee report and a draft of new by laws regulating steam vessels and navigation on the River Thames. The Watermen Act provisions guide licensing and penalties, with clauses detailing master and crew duties, vessel tonnage, and safety measures before an adjournment at four.
The scene depicts fiery exchanges over Irish politics with O Connell and Gregg denouncing Peel’s government as Protestant opponents, while praising Rev. Gregg and denouncing Papists. Maynooth education funding is raised, with grants discussed and plans for building repairs under public works supervision. Donations from American cities cited. calls for repeal of Emancipation Act clauses involving Jesuits surface in Conciliation Hall discussions.
In Sirmingham extras court, Inspector Hall attempted to resign amid a volatile scene with the Mayor and ex-Mayor. Hall accused of insult, others defend, while speculation swirls over motive and the public repercussions. In Macclesfield Sutton, a mysterious explosion-like event at Smiths' house caused smoke, moved furniture, and injured residents, with sulphur smells and possible electricity explanation.
A large gathering at the Corn Exchange convened by principal Repealers to seek ways to develop Ireland's manufacturing resources. The Lord Mayor J L Arabin chaired as O Connell urged repeal while M Nevins and Rev Tresham Gregg spoke on cross party cooperation between Orangemen and Repealers, signaling Orange-Protestant cooperation.
The piece reviews volumes on Prince Pochler Maskau's travels in Upper Egypt and Nubia, includ ing observations on temple depictions and vandalism by European visitors. It also previews a London novel Mount Sonet with praise for its style, and discusses Modern Education critiquing domestic training and female duties with social commentary.
The article notes 1 793 omnibus conductors 1 662 cab drivers and 4 516 hackney coach drivers in the metropolis. It reports £30 000 pledged for public recreation spaces and progress on a new college in Ulster with government endowment efforts, plus parliamentary data on poor and county rates in England and Wales and a Customs proposal to record free entries at registrars for monthly accounting.
The Marquis of Noa waxey calls attention to urban health linked to crowded churchyards and infant mortality, citing opiate cordials used to speed deaths for burial club payouts. Lords pledge potential bills. Commons debates revenue, taxation, and tariff reforms, outlining sugar and coal duties, export policies, licensing shifts, and projected surpluses with a focus on reducing oppressive taxes while maintaining defense and colonial commitments.
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