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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 21, 1838

Page

5

Royal visits and European affairs in a bustling 19th century scene

The piece chronicles the Queen and the royal party arriving at St James's in Windsor style, the palace audience with Marquis Conyngham, and preparations for the Queen Dowager. It notes Hanover Prussian uniforms, Karlist hostilities, and various societal items from architecture to marriages, politics, and local relief efforts.

Lady Portman New Palace St. James’s Park Windsor Castle Palace Viscount Torrington Sir Edward Stevin Marquis of Conyngham Viscount Melbourne Hanover Saxony Austria Brussels Prussia Lord Durham Wm. Hervey Madrid Paris Elbe Europe Holland Oxford and Cambridge Lord Winchelsea Kirby Hall Christopher Hatton Hatton County of York Leeds Mercury Marquis of Douro Duke of Wellington Angela Coutts Burdett Earl Durham North America Brecon Daniel O'Connell Grand Lodge of Ireland Freemasons O'Callaghan Mallow Cork Count Knockanedoff Adolphus Fitzclarence Hampton Court Miss N Sheerness Lieut. S Rochester Ensign C University of Oxford Charter-house Earl of Eldon Viscount Eacombe Louisa Duncombe Lord Feversham Earl Rushyford Durham Encombe Dorsetshire Bicton Rolle Corbett Hue Jersey England London Sussex Game Poole Earl of Lichfield Bank of England Mozart Art of Gottingen Ranke Berlin Leo Halle Moser Konigsberg George Dodd Hull Navy William Bailey City of London School Ionian Islands William Cook Trinity College Cambitdee Philosophic Society Brighton Norwich St. Andrew’s Hall Leeds

Theatres and Music Happenings Review

Drury Lane keeps Hamlet drawing crowds while Covent Garden sticks with proven fare and Haymarket closes a strong season with a farewell address. Shack ing Events, powerfully staged, draws laughs. the Vocal Society concerts feature Beethoven and Mozart pieces and tease upcoming Covent Garden productions with stars like Macready and Miss Faucit.

Drury Laws Mr. Kean Covent Garden Haymarket Theatre Love Chase Macbeth Sheridan Knowles Knowles Haymarket Haymarket Company Power Ranger Puggs Farren Keeley The Vocal Society Hanover Square Rooms Beethoven Freischutz Seguin King Lear Covent-garden Coriolanus Macready Don Felix Anderson Miss Faucit Hammond Strand Bath Bristol Sam Weller Adelphi Nisbett

Government Experimental Distillery Letters to the Editor

A correspondent defends Captain Rudkin's machine at the Government Experimental Distillery. The writer argues trials are satisfactory, outlines automatic measurement with sample boxes, and claims duties are accurately charged. The device promises reduced excise interference, continuous operation, secure locking, and minimized evaporation losses for distillers.

Weekly Chronicle Rudkin Birkbeck Cc. B

Suspension of Lower Canada constitution confirmed in bill

The bill suspends Lower Canada’s constitution while Upper Canada’s House of Assembly remains in session. The measure addresses doubts and insinuations about applying the same rule to Upper Canada, with no change to its governance.

Lower Canada Upper Canada House of Assembly Duchess of St. Leo Holland Rueil Paris Countess de Lipona Naples Prince de Musignano Lucien Buonaparte Marquis de Beauharnais

Canada affairs dominate imperial Commons amid calls for temporary rule

In Parliament the Lords and Commons debate Canada disturbances with proposals for a temporary government, suspending the 1791 constitution, appointing a governor general and council, and forming a joint imperial-Canadian body to restore order. Debate features Lord John Russell, Lord Gosford, and various ministers and peers, ending with adjournment pending further considerations.

Affairs of Canada Lars J. Russery Canada Lower Canada Upper Canada Chears Great Britain America France Assembly of Canada Duke of Richmond Lord Dalhousie House of Assembly Hustisson Legislative Council Crown Council Lora Gosford Lord Ripon Lord Apon Assembly Perons Lord Stanley Colonial Department Canadian Assembly John Russell Europe Lord John Russell Eric Durham North America Upper Lower Hume Nobherd John Bull Lord Durham Home Secretary Lord Garford Nova Scotia England Home Department Grote Talley Lord Mulgrave Ireland Lord Gosford M.mber R. Pons Leapver Rates Lund J. Russenl J. Russenu J. Colorne Lower and Upper Canada Asa Warp Hear M. Papinvano Papineau Reg Downing-street Warburton

Reforming Canadian policy debated in the Lords

Lords discussed the Canadian revolt stance with Lord Glenelg leading an address to the queen. Critics accused ministers of apathy and unconstitutional methods, urging conciliation over coercion and caution before suspending Canada's constitution. The debate covered loyalty to the crown and possible separation from Canada if needed.

Tamworth Hear Caquexy GruLon P. Borrowick Crown and Anchor Kilkenny Thompson Whitehall Europe M. DinLton Brown R Prot Hertoy Borthwik Lucas Major MacNamara Cray Canada James Hussry Vivian Meaiber Huss Sir R. Peel G. Grey Lord Gosford Barnes Hume Huate R. Peex Lord J. Russel Canadas Lord Palmerston Humz Sir Francis Head Lord House OF Lords Lord Glenelg John Russell Home Department Lord Brovenam Lord B Canala Richard Cromwell Rainisters Lord Mensounne Duke of Westieroy Berl of Arrow Tates Long Maquis Lansdawne Lord Brougham Lord Duramax Lord Guinexe Earl Fitzwill

Canada Crisis Dominate Lords Session Amid Petitions

The Lords spent little time on business presenting a Canada crisis and petitions from Romney Street Westminster and Marylebone urging extreme caution to avoid civil war. After brief remarks, the Duchess of Kent’s annuity bill passed a committee and the House adjourned.

House OF Lords Ptriday Mght Canada Lorid Bravesa Province of Baptist Church Romney-street Westminster Marylsbone Duchess of Kent

Fires and Treachery Disrupt Rural Life and Shipboard Justice

Reports from Lyneham Court Farm describe an ambush wound to Mr. Rumboll as he returned from Calne market with hogs and hedges altered by weather. A separate London case outlines Captain Merritt's acquittal after a seaman died from flogging, with witnesses citing fever and misconduct.

Murper Rumboll Lyneham Court Farm Thames Peter Demerara Stevens Merritt Broderip Ballantine Old Bailey

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