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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 22, 1842

Page

4

Rich heirs and dukedoms of Scotland and Buckinghamshire

The text outlines succession details of the Montague Scott Douglas lineage to the Duke of Buccleuch and Dalkeith, with marriages to Lady Charlotte Thynne, and notes on English honors, church patronage, residences, and the Garnville Grenville lineage alongside Buckingham titles. It mentions political stances and notable relatives, plus historic feudal privileges and reversionary titles.

Charles II Lucy Walters Duchess of Necleuch Harland Countess of Buccleuch Dalkeith Duke of Monmouth Francis Earl of Doncaster Baron Scott Henry Duke of Queensberry Dumfriesshire Drumlanrig Sanquhar North Thortholwold Ross Douglas Kvlwent Middlebore Dorneck Walter Francis Montague Scott Douglas Charlotte Thynne Marquis of Bath Earl of Dalkeith Doncaster Earl Shaftesbury Earl Carlisle Earl Dalkeith Marsham Marchioness of Queensberry Montague Countess of Montague-house Whitehall Dalkeith-palace Boughton-house Kettering Richmond Surrey Drumlaurig-castle Thornhill N. B Bowhill Selkirk Longholm Buckixellam Anp Craxpos Grenville Wootton-under- Barnwood Henry the First Richard Grenville Andover Richard Temple Cobham Countess of Temple Earl Temple Hester William Pitt Chatham Wilkes George Robert Earl of Nugent Nugent Temple Buckingham Ireland Richard Brydges Chandos Chandos Buckingham and Cobbett Dundas United States St. Mawes Duke of Buckingham Mary Breadalbane Richard Plantagenet Campbell Duke of Sutherland Duke of Wellington Arundel Fortescue Egre Exchequer Wynns Peel Crefty Owen Yorshire Workinsby and Ibys Bis Grace Lheemoble John Bull

Winter Weather Readings and Emigration Plan

A London weather summary reports temperatures from Regents Park and Chiswick across a six week period with a notable historic low. It notes barometer highs and lows, rainfall totaling 1.58 inches, and mentions a 1838 cold snap. The Emigration Gazette previews a new, practical plan to address emigration through Parliament with influential backers and public sanction expected.

Zoological Gardens Regent’s Park Chiswick Emigration Gazette

Time of Sunrise Sunset and High Water in Great Britain and Ireland

A guide to calculating sunrise and sunset times by latitude with adjustments for degrees above 61 80 and below 41 30. Includes high water timings at major ports with minute offsets for London Dock gates Bristol Jork Falmouth Hull Milford Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow and Southampton.

Great Britain Ireland London-Dock Bristol Jork Cove Falmouth Arbour Hull Milford Heven Brighton Calves Dover Dublin Holyhead Harbour Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

Magnificent tableau of knights and arms in St George’s hall

A grand engraved tableau showing the baptismal procession, the font ceremony, a royal banquet, and the Arms of St George, British and foreign knights, in St George's Chapel and Hall. Drawn by leading artists, nearly forty subjects depicted. Sold by all newsmen. office 337 Surand, price fivepence.

ST. George's Chapel 8St. George's Hall Love Prince THE Knights OF ST. George

Bow Street Police Court Opens in New Facility

The new Bow Street police court opened Monday to dispatch business. It is commodious and offers a bright contrast to the old ill ventilated dark chamber long serving as the metropolis police office.

The Royal Exchange Dinner and the British Decline

A London gathering at the Mansion House shows pomp and wealth while distress in Lancashire Scotland and other regions is ignored. The piece criticizes the ceremony, Prince Albert, and the government for neglecting widespread misery as London rests on others’ industry. It argues for reform and critiques Lord Aberdeen’s Spanish policy and England’s role in Europe.

Royal Exchange Prince Albert London England Lancashire Scotland Génoa Venice Sree Edinburgh Hugh Ie Glasgow Paisley Yar Leeda Sheffield Manchester Derby Leicester Bradford Bolton Birmingham Mansion House Lord Stanley Wellington Dell of Buckingham Robert Peel Bérg Robert Peel

What the devil had he to do on board the Galley

A critical commentary rails at Lord Aberdeen over his role in a costly political affair. The piece invokes Moliere to highlight the perceived folly in sending him aboard the Galley of Monsieur Salvandy. It argues three clear points: Aberdeen should have stayed away, he failed in judgment, and the situation reflects broader incompetence.

Moliéré Lord Aberdeen Monsieur Salvandy

Dublin impartiality critique of Lord Eliot and election sheriff grip

The piece denounces Lord Eliot for partiality in Dublin politics and the sheriff’s role in the upcoming election. It argues Lord de Grey cannot tolerate shifting impartiality, condemns government interference, and questions the Crown nominee’s fitness and the Lord Lieutenant’s restraint. The op-ed laments party lines, asserts the need for an unbiased Returning Officer, and critiques Whig and Tory tactics in Dublin.

Lord Eliot Eliot Filemon Trish ‘Corporation Bul Davin John Power Lord Morpeth Dublin Lord de Grey Ireland Polf Oka Yound Gyri Mpate Toshia England Wal Anierstana Hutton Jord de Grey Lord Normanby Lord Fortescue

Court martial mars Moore for fighting fellow officer

Lieut Edwin Colville Moore of the 17th Foot was tried in India by court martial for sending a challenge and fighting Robt Hawkes of the 4th Foot, the third such incident in six months. Other charges included foul language and gambling. He was convicted on the main charges and sentenced to dismissal from her Majesty's service.

Edwin Colville. Moore 17Th Foot India Robt Hawkes 4Th Foot

Trial of Southwell for Blasphemous Libels Opens

The Bristol Mercury reports the trial of Charles Southwell for publishing in the Oracle of Reason. Prosecution argues the libels deny God and seed contempt for law and religion, while Southwell defends free inquiry and argues liberty must be bounded by responsibility.

Bristol Mercury Southwell God Forsooth Mr. Smith Stephen Rogers Messrs Brice and Burges Cross William Reynolds Harry Burgess Jeremy Bentham Pitt, Burke, Erskine, &c Bromley Rex Charles Southwell Anti- Socialist-Gazette Tire Court Serse Robert Owen Mr. Owen

Man Defends Freedom of Opinion in Prosecution Trial

The defendant argued for free expression against religious dogma and state power, claiming morality can exist without religion and urging society to welcome knowledge. The jury found him guilty after a fifteen hour trial, sentencing him to twelve months’ imprisonment and a £100 fine.

Luther Calvin Knox Socrates Aristotle Thales Epicurus Zeno the Times Harmar Mr. Hetherington London

Spain and Britain clash over Spain crisis and France influence

The Morning Chronicle reports on Franco British tensions over Spain tied to Louis Philippe and Aberdeen. It notes Salvandy, Cowley, Aston, and potential Madrid envoy changes, predicting civil war if Spaniards resist, plus commentary on English policy shifts and French dominance. Also covered are coffee duties petitions, and a London hospital inquest into a three year old fire death.

Lord Aberdeen Spain Lord Palmerston England Lord Mahon Aston Lord Clarendon Louis Philippe Monsieur Salvandy Isabella Marie Christina Espartero Cortes Aberdeen Times Robert Peel Duke of Wellington Lord Cowley France Mr. Aston Madrid Bayonne Peninsula Salvandy M. Salvandy Perse M. Guizot Paris Great Britain Drance Lord Abereen Louis Phiiippe Europe Carlos Aumale West Indies Ceylon Mysore East India Company Morning Chronicle Baker London Hospital Resina Styles Jubilee-place Bethnal, Green London

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