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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 14, 1843
Page
2
A London voice disputes the governor general's Hindu temple gift and Ellenborough's proclamations, arguing the Indian policy risks Hindu backlash and urging restraint. The piece catalogs public sentiment, the Somnauth gates fate, and cautions the governor general to temper his influence amid celebratory uproar.
The document surveys Spain's dependency on Great Britain and warns against a commerce treaty without constitutional safeguards. It notes the Regent may issue an ordonnance but insists Cortes must be final on treaties, and records Portugal's Cortes opening with a royal speech. It also reports US and Canada news on banks resuming specie payments, Yucatan and Campeachy conflicts, and mutiny aboard the Somers with planned pirate actions and subsequent capture of ringleaders.
The piece reports on a believed collapse of a distant business empire with widespread debt and impending indictments at Westminster, naming Sir Peter Laurie and a potential Mansion House showcase. It notes complaints from landed gentry and merchants, and signals forthcoming disclosures tied to a February session, warning readers of deep deception by the associates.
Nine cannon of ten inch bore, plus forty tons of shot and shells, were shipped aboard the Scotch brig Hebe at St Katharine's Dock for Constantinople. The guns are said to be destined for the grand sultan. The Hebe is 237 tons, commanded by Captain Henderson.
Captain Mackenzie addressed mutiny risks and reported the discovery and suppression of all mutineer clans. Spencer Cromwell and Small were executed on short notice. After Somers arrived in New York, suspected mutineers were jailed. The Courier and Enquirer urged support for Mackenzie’s actions, noting the peril if the mutiny had succeeded. Captain Mackenzie and his crew held services on December 18 in Brooklyn to give thanks for their safety.
The Bishop of London proposed white surplices for preaching and black gowns for other services, stirring strong responses. Clergy like Dr Spry and Dean Penfold adopted the change, while leaders such as Carlisle, Ward, and Dy Geld refused, provoking public unease and rival factions within the church. The controversy widens as prominent figures comment and dissent grows.
In Brighton two men named Thomas Jones and Thomas Quail were brought to Major Allen for trial after a morning incident. A witness from Hanover Street described a theft of 7 shillings and 4 pence in silver as the pair and a companion fled toward the sea side. Both prisoners were remanded.
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