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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 05, 1846

Page

6

Cobden Honored Amid Free Trade Rally And Debates

A Manchester gathering praised Cobden for Free Trade gains and urged broad support. letters from peers and leaders pledged assistance, with initial subscriptions aiming at £20,000 and a Covent Garden event proposed to raise £100,000. It reports parliamentary dissent over corn laws and notes resignations at the Board of Customs, plus foreign praise for free trade efforts and Cobden’s return to private business after the vote.

Mr. Cobden Cobden Brown Lord Radnor J. Brookes Lord Ducie J. Walmsley Ricardo Brookes Covent Garden R. Gardner Westhead London House of Penxsouast Bracroart Nansrelp Selkisk Gunstley Exopentek Chorrox Ds Fresyz Crancasry North Durham Marquis of Londonderry Rham Advertiser Lord Seaham League Fremantle George R Dayraon Board of Customs T. Fremantle Burke R. Peel LivexPoon Salisbury Salisbury Herald Dunfermline House of Commons Borpgaux France Bors Degax M. Duffour Dabergier England Manchester Anti- Corn Law League Council of the League J. B. Smith Henry Ashworth Thomas Barlow Chamber of Commerce Bordeaux M. Dufour Lisle M. Daffour Bis Friends of Free Trade Manchester Guardian Maz. Cowpen Chorley Calico the Post Post

Perjury case over writ to move indictment to Queen's Bench

The court considered issuing a writ of certiorari to transfer an indictment for perjury against Richard Dunn from the Central Criminal Court to the Queen's Bench. Dunn claimed bank authorities and police pressure. Bodkin argued the case should stay local or be moved with lighter bail. The judge ordered Dunn to bail 200 pounds and two sureties of 60 pounds each to await trial in the Queen's Bench.

Chambdees Moxpay Duxy Tre Basnister Bodkin Richard Dunn Central Criminal Court Queen’s Bench Dunn Humphreys Burdett Coutts Majoribanks Dann Wxs London Justice Patteson Tim Queen's Bench Coutts Mr. Bodkin Coutts and Co A.B.C Court of Queen's Bench

Police Reports From Shoreditch and Surrounding Districts

In Shoreditch John Acton a 60 plus shoemaker was charged with cutting and wounding his wife while drunken disputes plagued his home. The injured woman bled heavily from a shoulder wound as witnesses and a surgeon described the brutal scene and the suspect’s attempts to wash away evidence. Acton denied the charge and was remanded for a week. A second case involved Thomas Crawford found with poison on Old Kent Road after previously escaping a prior trial. He possessed sugar of lead and was remanded after scrutiny as a danger to Mr Unthank's family. A separate Surrey case saw Ann Mills attempt suicide near Blackfriars Bridge after a night of drinking and socializing. A kindness-minded witness and the police helped save her. the court discharged her with a warning. In a shipboard abuse case Captain William Graham of the Garque Grange faced charges for brutal assaults on steward William Singleton and cook William Baine during the Mauritius voyage, with detailed accounts of repeated beatings and confinement. Bail was demanded for both men, but the defendant was not prepared with sureties and remained in custody.

John Acton Saunders Shoreditch Broughton Miller Clifton Street Abe Cuance Porsox Thomas Crawford Unthank Sadler Mr. Unthank Southware Ann Mills Blackfriars Bridge Surrey Ibrahim Pacha Hyde Park Fleet Street Witocsa Auc West India Dock Ballantine William Francis Singleton William Baine Mauritius Uelham Baine Atairs Broderip Central Criminal Court Singleton CoxcBaLina Mary Anne Austin Croydon William Burton Streatham London Stewart Wandsworth Union Sandwich John Harvey Hope Liverpool Paynter Samuel Gooch Lark Hall Lane Clapham Hazlegrove Esalto William Young Mins Hazlegrove Harvey Alan Sewell Miss Hazlegrove Louisa Hazlegrove

Dreadful Accident on the Brighton Railway at Balcombe

A Monday evening tragedy at Balcombe station on the London and Brighton line left two dead. Mrs Louisa Murphy, pregnant, and station clerk Shaw were struck by a down express as they attempted to cross the rails. The inquest cited accidental death with a verdict and nominal fine.

Barcombe London and Brighton Balcombe Brighton Abeller London Author Murphy Ordnance Department Royal Arsenal Woolwich Louisa Murphy Shaw Murphy Cuckfield Gardeners' Arms Veter Clarke Howell Frederick Marchant Patrick Shaw Turner Gadd James Stoner Wiseman Falao Clarke John Kinnerly Balcombe Station Balcombe Tunnel

Destructive Fire Devours St John’s Newfoundland June 1

A massive blaze began June 1 in the workshop of cabinetmaker Hamlin, spreading rapidly through Queen Street to Water Street. Fire engines failed to halt it as wooden structures fed the flames. vessels Rozelle and Royal William caught fire, and 6,000 to 7,000 residents were left homeless. Sir John Harvey organized relief with 4,000 bread bags and 3,000 barrels of flour. a public meeting and Assembly call followed. The fire burned for ten hours, destroying churches, jails, banks, offices, and most of the town, leaving vast property losses and a destitute population awaiting aid.

Glasgow Rozelle Wilkinson St. John's Newfoundland Hamlin Chattleworth-street Queen Street Water Street James and W. Stewart J. Rogerson and Son Victoria Hotel Messrs. C, KF. Bennetts and Co Messrs C. F. Bennett Royal William John Harvey Quren Street Ata N. Stabb Royal Artillery Gowerntreet House of Assembly Newman and Co Outer-street Crow’s-nest Harvey Wilking Puntte Old Episcopal Church British North American Bank Colonial Treasury and Savings’ Bank Custom House Exchange Office of Road Commissioners and Board of Control Office of Light House Commissioners Menroe Insurance Company James Clift S. G. Archibald F. R

Prussian helmet to replace disliked chaco in British army

Globe notes the British army plans to adopt a helmet resembling the Prussian model to replace the much disliked late chaco. Also reports Glass Currers Anniversary procession with bands, a bread-baking oven in Rue Jean-Pain, and a Dr Lowe case verdict.

Eyre Arms Jean-Pain Mollet Hotel de Ville Paris Wakley Ai.p Middlesex Djary Ram Puncheon Cross-street Drury Lane Martha Grogan Charles Agect East India Company Museum Street Bloomsbury Lowe City Literary Institution Alderagate Street Prospectus J. J. O. Grady J. J. O. Grady, Esq., A.B Grady M'Culloh G. Stacey M‘culloch Wermbera Aldersgate Street Islington

A Column for the Curious and the Muse

A reflective piece on B R Haydon and the muse, praising creative art and enduring spirit. It laments the artist’s suffering, urges strength, faith, and self knowledge, and honors the memory of Haydon with exalted, archaic diction. The column shifts to a biographical anecdote of Sir Harry Smith’s childhood courage and entry into the army through his bold horse ride.

B. R. Haydon William Wordsworth Sethr Oy Uriot Harry Smith Whitteses Harry Alexander Harry Smiths Whittlesea

Monument of Francis I at Vienna Inaugurated

Description of the Francis I monument at Vienna featuring a bronze base with allegorical figures, an octagonal pedestal, and eight statues representing science, art, trade, mining, agriculture, cattle breeding, and war. Central statue of the Emperor 17$ toises high weighing 224 quintals, with a sword and scepter, plus a curious Florence Zodiac pavement mentioned.

Francis I Vienna Imp Francisco Pacifico Patri Fatree Parenti Ferdinandus L. Avataiz, Inc Spec Peace

Change of oratorical style noted in Parliament discourse

The article cites a shift in public speech in Parliament influenced by popular and mercantile culture. It critiques the old elocution style with slow, pompous delivery and a pump handle emphasis. It contrasts with modern oratory and traces effects on opinions and votes. The piece references Fraser's Magazine commentary.

Neems Fraser's Magazine

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