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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 02, 1837
Page
4
London editorials warn that ministerial arrangements remain unclear as the Melbourne government faces distrust and disunion among Reformers. Lord Durham and Lord Mulgrave are noted, with Parliament poised to vote Supplies as the November session looms for decisive action.
The Tories denounce how Queen Victoria fills royal household roles, citing Lady Lansdowne, Duchess of Sutherland, Lady Tavistock and Lady Minto as symbols of backstairs power behind palace doors. The piece argues backstairs access equals influence.
In political chatter the Tory control of the Horse Guards is seen as ending with Lord Hill’s possible replacement. Lord William Bentinck is favored by many for his proven leadership, while others suggest a royal line heir such as the Duke of Cambridge. The piece insists removal of Hill and Fitzroy Somerset is essential to secure Melbourne’s ministry.
The Standard reports Mr Baldwin takes over Lambeth’s seat from the retiring Knight of Kerry. It predicts a sharp contest with veteran reformer D Eyncourt and MP Hawes, praising Hawes for independence and service. It asserts Baldwin has no chance against such candidates, framing the fight as Standard principles versus rational liberty.
A petition by Mr. Scrone to the House for Commons, backed by Mr. Lawless, advocates the current Peor-law bill for Ireland. The article praises Lawless as a long-time proponent, recalls his 1825 defense of Irish freeholders, notes royal backing and public addresses, and cites Wellington acknowledging Lawless's influence on emancipation and Irish welfare efforts.
The Queen, easing ceremony, greeted Duchess of Northumberland with a kiss after a stated seating rule. The New Palace gates and Pimlico insulation plan proceed, a new Piccadilly direct road will open, and Rosamond’s pond is filled to ease Green Park landscaping. Also noted is a suicide attempt by a carman in Westminster and an assault case from Kingston Petty Sessions against Inspector Steed.
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