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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 25, 1838

Page

2

Debates Over Free Emancipation Motions In French Colonies

In Paris on Friday the chamber debated M Passys motion to declare free all children born in French colonies. The minister initially opposed but then supported sending the motion to a committee as Guizt described it as a serious inquiry toward emancipation. 1885 births in colonies numbered 6 054, with indemnities estimated under 260 000 francs after one year and up to two and a half million francs in ten years. The session also addressed conscription and foreign-born children in France.

France Spain Adams Andalusia Sville Cordova Cadiz Huelva Gordova I&c Basilic Montizon Sebastian FSB O’donnell Baronee Vaerst Breslau M.ee Vuerst Don Carlos Madrid Zavala Bayonnne Logrone Lodosa Estella Tolosa Mianover Count Munster Tews General Assembly of the Estates Hienover Wienwa Prince Metternich Jonhannisberg Tere Nicholas Vienna Germany Wiebaden Bucharest Amsterdam Coblentz Fee Moselle Cay Ameland Pest Hungary Transylvania Alt-Orsowa Orevitz Panesova Hermenstadt Cronstadt Cronstedt Capellenberg Tarilandie Hermanstadt Temeswar Bega Greece Athens Constantinople Grivas Syra Napoli Piraeus Jaz Porte London Egypt Chima China Quin Raleigh Macao Foo-chow-foo Fakut Gutzlaff Chili Pera Bolivia Valparaiso Arica Quiloa Arequipa Santa Craz Jaa Paz Ayrt Sanqukar Pit Henry M’gouray 77Th Regiment of Foot Bradford County of York Brighton Brighthelmston Sea House Brill Thame Aylesbury Oxford Thames Chichester Dublin Exeter Onar Plymouth Mail Haldor Chudleigh Falmouth Launceston Budmin Bath Bristol Herald Forest Downs Galway Lynch Halifax Northowram Eland Sowerby Ovenden Kingston-on-Thames London and Southampton Britain Adara and Eve Lewes Doartawn Crier Captain Lynn Irish Neal Plymouth England Sheffield T. Badger Allen-street Sareuel Elizabeth Leadbeater Truro Exeter Mail Penzance Trefusis Point

Fatal Accidents and Weather Woes Across Towns

Reports from No 2 Sanquhar pit detail Henry M Gouray's death after a fire incident that choked him. Elsewhere, Dublin and Exeter describe record snow, storms, and travel paralysis delaying mail and coaches across multiple towns.

Elland Women Demand Repeal of New Poor Law Amendment Act

A public meeting of Elland female residents urged the repeal of the New Poor Law Amendment Act. Led by Mrs Susan Fearnley, speakers denounced the act as unmerciful and tyrannical, urged address to the Queen, and pledged to resist enforcement even unto death if needed.

Feeting Yorkshire Elland Susan Fearnley House of Commons St. Helena Napoleon Mrs. Hanson County of York Susan Flarnley Pitkethly Huddersfield Wood Earl Stanhope J. Fielden Grasby Hanson

Canada Packet Orders for Early Dispatches

An order from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty directs Capt Bevis RN agent of packets at Holyhead to collect mails and dispatches from every American packet en route to Ireland to expedite Canada communications. Jonathan Tate dies aged 93 near Shaw Hill after a long diet and routine. The article notes Halifaxy Express and a plan at Brinkworth to fake a skin disease to avoid the workhouse and criticizes Somerset House. Omnibus regulations at Mile End Gate require drivers to stay with vehicles or face dismissal to curb rude conduct and extortion.

Canada Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty Bevis R.N Holyhead Ireland Lonaxvity Jonathan Tate Shaw Hill Halifaxy Express Novza Moore Somerset-house Wilis and Glouwank Thomas Haydon Hayden Blackwall

Coalowners in North and London factors face inquiry over price rise

A London guildhall investigation into a coal price conspiracy reveals river congestion from ships awaiting turns and forced detentions. Aldermen demand relief, urging Parliament to curb the alleged monopoly and restore fair competition for the public.

Guildhall J. Bradfield London Fisher James Thompson Hi‘za Coal Committee Morey Eliza Thomas Young Thompson South Shields Alderman Harmer France Witnegs Lendon Thames Humphery Young Harmer Court of Aldermen Alderman Humphery Alderman Venables

City Improvements and Ireland Education Plans

The report discusses Parliament action to extend Farringdon Street to West Street, funding via tolls, and a petition for public improvements. It also outlines Ireland national education plans with 1300 schools, model schools, inspection changes, and scripture reading. A Park Sheffield couple narrowly escaped drowning after falling into a well at their door, saved by a pump and ladder.

Court of Common Council Farringdon Street Weat-street County of Middlesex Holborn and Finsbury Peter-street Cow Cress Farringdon-street Commissioners of National Education In Ireland Dublin Munster Dobson Duke-street Park Sheffield

Young Dutch Sam and Lord Waldegrave Clash in Public House Fight

Samuel Evans known as Young Dutch Sam and Lord Waldegrave faced justice after a brawl at the Standard public house in Piccadilly. Evans assaulted Policeman Mackenzie and Lord Waldegrave attempted to shield him. both were taken into custody. Evans denied sobriety claims, while Waldegrave showed obvious intoxication and was fined five pounds.

Samuel Evars Sam Conant Marborough- Street Mackenzie Lord Waldegrave Evans Piccadilly Complainart Beresford Wentang Waldegrave Charing-ereas Mr. Conant Meckenzie Dyer Filmer

The Spitalfields Weavers Meeting Over Adelaide Institution

A large Bethnal Green meeting discussed The Royal Adelaide Provident Institution's relief plan for milk-weaving workers near Spitalfields. Complaints about relief delays and certificates were raised, with claims of 1,260 families helped, and concerns about charity oversight amid severe poverty.

Spitalfields Duke of Gloster Seabright-street Bethnal-green-road Royal Adelaide Provident Institution Adelaide Sully Duce Montgomery Himslf Aux Claisze Thames Greenwich Bu Isa England Great Britain

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