Richest Heiress and Noble Titles in Early Modern England
A survey of the British aristocracy traces the titles and fortunes tied to the Montague Douglas Grenville and Grenville lines, detailing dukedoms, earldoms, and baronies, their familes, marriages, and seats. It notes attainder, restoration, and prominent residences including Dalkeith palace, Montague House, and Hampden House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Lucy Walters
Duke
Duchess of
Buccleuch
Dalkeith
Duke of Monmouth
Francis
Earl of Doncaster
Baron Scott
Henry
Duke of Queensberry
Dumfriesshire
Drumlanrig
Sanquhar
North Thortholwold
Ross
Douglas
Belmont
Middlebore
Dornock
Walter Francis Montague Scott Douglas
Charlotte Thynne
Marquis of
Bath
Earl of
Marsham
Marchioness of Queensberry
Montague
Countess of
Montague-house
Whitehall
Dalkeith-palace
Boughton-house
Kettering
Richmond
Surrey
Drumlanrig-castle
Thornhill
N. B
Bowhill
Selkirk
Longholm
Buckixchamaxd Caapos
Earl Temple
Hester
Theoungest
William Pitt
Earl Chatham
Countess Temple
Richard
Wilkes
George
Robert Earl of Nugent
Nugent
Temple
Grenville
Buckingham
Ireland
Brydges Chandos
Chandos
Buckingham and
Cobbett
Dundas
United States
St. Mawes
Duke of Buckingham
Breadalbane
Richard Plantagenet Campbell
Duke of Sutherland
Duke of Wellington
Arundel
Fortescue
Egremont
Wynn
D.C.L
F.S.A
Lord Nugent
Treasury
Ionian Islands
Thomas Grenville
Exchequer
Wynns
Peel
Owen
Yorkshire
Noble Club Pole
John Bull
Winchester
Earl Grey
Lords
Democratic Party
Pall Mall
Sears
Stow Park
Wotton, Bucks
Havington
Hants
Bucks
Hams Hire
Hobart
James Hobart
Henry VII
Henry Hobart
Miles
John Hobart
Baron Hobart of
Buckling
George Robert Hobart Hampden
Miss Glover
Arthur Pigot
Hampden
Wolverhampton
Earl Fitzwilliam
Spanishlace
Manchester Square
Hampden-house
Great Assenden
Weather Taditions and Records From Regent's Park and Chiswick
The report lists temperatures from Regent's Park Zoological Gardens with readings from 20 F to 35 F and notes a thick fog over the metropolis. Chiswick gardens register barometer and thermometer ranges with highs near 30 450 inches and lows around 29 188 inches, plus a season high of 55 F and a low of 16 F and 1.58 inches of rain. It recalls January 20, 1838 as an extreme cold day. Emigration plans are described as potentially comprehensive and will be presented to Parliament with influential supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Gardens
Regent’s Park
Chiswick
Embratiox
Emigration Gazette
Murphy
Melton Howmbraty
Meteo
Ephem
St. Paul
Whittlesey
Ely
E.N.M
Brunswick
Legh
Riiley
Hist
Calculating Sunrise Sunset and Tide Times for British Ports
Instructions explain how to estimate sunrise and sunset by latitude and add or subtract minutes per degree from 51°80 and below 6°80. It also lists high water times for major ports relative to London Dock, with adjustments for Bristol, Dublin, Dover, Liverpool, and others, noting additional harbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
National Event Details to Be Published in Paper
The newspaper announces extensive coverage of a national event drawn and engraved by leading artists of the day. The same issue will include full particulars. Sold by all newsmen in town and country. Office, 337, Strand. Price fivepence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Legal QandA: Survivors Rights and Debt Provisions
Readers submit questions about contracts and debts. Notes cover survival rights after a spouse’s death, promissory notes on demand, authority for married women to borrow, and the need for professional aid on disputes. Also includes weather and calendar notes from The Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
W. W
M. M.—Fou
T. W.— Fou
Manchester
J. Pottengate
Jas. Fairman
J. B
Court of Requests
Fitz A
T. W
Sarah Martin
N.B
What the devil had he to do on board the Galley
An old miser in a Moliere play is fleeced by a clever valet to ransom his son on a Moorish galley. The essay compares the scene to Lord Aberdeen’s role in a political fiasco, arguing three clear points about responsibility and avoiding involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Dublin
Turtle
Rober
Paul Pry
Humanitatus
Red Lion-street
Holborn
Red Lion Passage
Hackney
Hotspur
Hogarth
Royal Exchange
Prince Albert
London
England
Lancashire
Scotland
Genoa
Venice
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Times
Paisley
Yorkshire
Leeds
Sheffield
Manchester
Derby
Leicester
Bradford
Bolton
Birmingham
Mansion House
Lord Stanley
Robinson
Board of Trade
Robert Peel
Bank of England
Duke of Wellington
Duke of Buckingham
Lord Aberdeen
Spain
Lord Palmerston
Peninsula
Lord Mahon
Aston
Lord Clarendon
Louis Philippe
Monsieur Salvandy
Isabella
Marie Christina
Espartero
Cortes
Lord Cowley
France
Mr. Aston
Madrid
Bayonne
Salvandy
M.salvandy
Morning Chronicle
Moliéré
Keapt
M. Guizot
Paris
M. Salvandy
Great Britain
Francis
Europe
Carlos
Aumale
Tuileries
Foreign Office
Earl of Aberdeen
John Henderson
Dublin Election Sheriff Controversy and Lord Eliot Critique
The piece attacks Lord Eliot over Ireland's Returning Officer for Dublin, arguing his bias and delay undermine impartiality. It condemns Tory favoritism, notes Lord de Grey’s control of the sheriff, and questions past officials' conduct and political meddling. It contrasts English and Irish legal standards and laments partisan manipulation ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Eliot
Dublin
Sir John Power
Lord Morpeth
Lord de Grey
Ireland
England
Liberal Party
Lord Jocelyn
Orange
Lord Normanby
Lord Fortescue
Times Sets Course for New Line in Political Economy
The Times appears determined to redefine its stance by pursuing a fresh approach in both Political Economy and Political Representation, signaling a shift in editorial direction and coverage strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Nottinghams Trial of Walter Sparks Political Contention
The text critiques Times coverage and political dealings surrounding Nottingham and Mr Walter, denouncing seats-for-sale, rotten boroughs, and allied pressures. It contrasts Owen and socialist themes with Conservative influence, warning of manipulation by press and parties in the parliamentary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Walter
Nottingham
Norwich
Sudbury
Leicester
Times
Soi-Disant
Robert Owen
Lord Melbourne
Henry of Exeter
Fleming
Leeds
Cobdens
Aclands
Smiths
Anti-Corn-Law League
Sir R. Peel
New Zealand
Australia
England
Mr. _ Fleming
Mr. Fleming
The
Northern Star
Burke
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Fripay
Monpay
TaHourspay
Gratis
the Weekly Chronicle of
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ST. George's Hall
Prince
Knights OF
8ST
Charles Lemon
West Cornwall
the Weekly Chronicle
the “Times
Oxford
MR. Williams
Williams
Stas
Church of Ee
Stg
Thursdee
Puseyite Party
Confin
Garbett
Standard
Aee i
Penean
Wee Liams
le i
Trinity
Welchman
University
Gilbert
Tyler
Mr. W
Haddan
Newman
St Mary's
Convocation
Con
Swedenborg
Maria
Archangel
Oxworp
West—Kensington
St. George
Hanover-square
St. Martin In the Fields
St. James
St. Marylebone
St. Pancras
Islington
Central
St. Giles and
Clerkenwell
St. Luke
East London
West London
City of London
Shoreditch
Whitechapel
Bethnal-green
City and Liberties
Westminster
Kensington
Fulham
Hammersmith
Chapelry
Chelsea
Paddington
St. Mary
Stoke Newington
St. Leonard
Bromley
St. Mary-le-bon
Camberwell
Greenwich
St. Nicholas
Deptford
Woolwich
General Register-Office
Edwin Colville Moore
17Th Foot
India
Robt. Hawkes
4Th Foot
Her Majesty's Army
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