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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 26, 1840

Page

7

Chartist meeting dramatizes police tension in court

In a long cross examination at the court, witnesses described a quiet but crowded hall where arms and a sword were shown by officers in self defense. Prosecution argued it was a political meeting, while defense contended English rights to assemble. Bail decisions followed as Col Angleo and others watched. The proceedings ended with cheering as defendants left.

Cenveriat Mr. Hall Pearce Spurr Hall House of Commons Her Majesty Manchester D. O'Connell Villiers Roberts Cherry Evans Levinson David Williams Neesom Joseph Williams Col. Angelo Major Anderson Mallard Feargus O'Connor

Bank of England cuts rate to aid commerce noted

The Bank of England agreed on Thursday to reduce the interest rate from 6 percent, a move praised by commercial interests across districts. The change is framed as beneficial for manufacturers and traders.

Macaulay speaks at Edinburgh on ballot and religious liberty

In a crowded George Street hall, Macaulay declares continued support for the government and defends the ballot while addressing conduct, legislation limits, and the need to maintain religious liberty. He argues ministers cannot override the Lords, urges verdicts by results, and denounces religious fanaticism and oppression.

Edinburgh Macaulay George-street James Spittal Her Towich House of Commons Lords Commons England Lords and Commons Downing Street India Ireland House of Lords Mr. Macaulay Tory Church of Rome British Islands

Macaulay praised for defending reform and rights in Edinburgh meeting

In a rousing Edinburgh gathering, speakers urged maintaining the bill of rights and reform bill, praising integrity and truth. Macaulay defended orthodoxy without insult, urged opposition to popular prejudice, and promised candid answers to questions on the opium trade, church rates, and related issues before cheers for the Queen.

Macaulay J. G. Dalyell Edinburgh W. Oliphant Thomas Russell China England Mr. Horsman

Frost and his Fellow Convicts

Reports from the district recount calm after unrest as authorities remain vigilant against potential outbreaks. Frost, Williams, and Jones face execution, with growing mercy calls and public sympathy evident across the United Kingdom. The condemned share a common room, receive leniencies, and are visited by chaplain Rev. Goslin while miners express willingness to return to work.

Moxmovutu Special Commission Thomas Dyke Marriott Roberts Vaughan T. Bateman Rifle Corps 45Th Light Infantry Armstrong Considine Cooke Newport Rifles London Police Birmingham Frost England Williams Jones Principality of Wales Tindal Baron Parke Major Armstrong United Kingdom Fry 14Th Light Dragoons America Goslin

Hayrick Fire and Bank Rate Change Spark Turmoil in New Port

The report explains that a hayrick owned by Mr. Prothero was burned after debt and sale disputes involving Jenkin Morgan. A £100 reward is offered for the offender as soldiers patrol the hills for potential Chartist activity. Separately, the Bank of England cuts the discount rate to five percent, aiming to restore confidence, fund Paris drafts, and boost business as corn markets show reduced risk and foreign demand stabilizes.

Newportt Prothero Jenkin Morgan Morgan Special Commission Paris London

PASSAGE TO AUSTRALIA OFFERS REGULATED SHIPMENTS

Notice from Australian Emigration Agent John Marshall advertises monthly ship departures from London and Plymouth to Port Phillip and Sydney. Ships are large, first class, with experienced crews and surgeons. Free passages for suitable married agricultural workers and single women. single males aged 18 to 30 may sail for £5. Dates for 1840 departures listed. destination Port Phillip and Sydney.

Australia John Marshall Birchin-lane Cornhill London Plymouth Port Phillip Sydney Lonnoy New South Wales Marshall

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