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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 07, 1839

Page

2

Paris Prisoner Trials and Storms Across Europe

The report covers Barbe’s address during the May 12 trials, with claims of innocence by some and acceptance of general acts by others. It notes calm in Paris, harsher May weather in the south, and a severe hailstorm near St Sever causing extensive damage and livestock losses. Additional items include Buenos Ayres blockade justifications, a far coast blockade claim, Iwanow fire losses, Greek court intrigues, and new Prussian-British mail arrangements for faster telegrams.

Paris Aee Barbe Drouineau Chamber of Peers France Journal de St Banos St. Sever Monte Video Mr.Hood Buenos Ayres General Rosas Rio Plata Argentine Republic Cape San Antonio Cape Horn Chili St. Petersburg Iwanow Scheremetriev Ikonnikone Athens Otho Prince George of Cambridge Greece Constantinople Hebart Town Lord Glenelg George Gipps Suir Campen London Missionary House Prussia Berlin Gasette England Hamburg London

Spain and France Civil War Reports From Perpignan to Madrid

A Perpignan letter dated the 24th describes Count d Espagne holding Campredon directing forces against frontier forts with artillery. a French officer near the frontier is reportedly taken to the Pretender. Tales of Balmaseda, Ramales battles, and funds strain accompany notes from Madrid and Amurrio on army pay, provisions, and ongoing sieges as Espartero and Carlists clash amid broader European turmoil.

Perpignan Count d'Espagne Campredon Don Carlos Baza Maprin Spain Madrid England Europe Cuba Havanna Lord Haddow Granada Messrs Dalzel Sorrel 81St Gibraltar Manzanares Espartero Balmaseda Maroto Areta Bilboa Chronicle Lisson Chamber of Deputies Portugal Manuel Pasos Jose Estavao Baron Sa da Bandeira

Prize distributions at University College and local reforms

Lord Brougham presided at University College prize day where new appointments in law and jurisprudence were announced. The event noted the English Literature chair vacancy and praised diverse awardees, including an African winner and a Jewish scholar. Reports also cover Poor Law debates in Lambeth, Polish refugee greetings to the Duke of Sussex, a Bayswater balloon ascent, calls for a London morgue, and Vestry notes.

University College Faculty of Arts Lord Brougham Lumley Peter Stafford Kelly J. T. Greaves Inner Temple Calt Flaherty London University King’s College Erso Corporation of London Panisu Lamsperna Churchwarden Barton St Mary, Lambeth Board of Guardians Court of Queen’s Bench St. Mary, Lambeth London Duke of Sussex Poland Europe Bayswater Hampton Cheltenham Cremorne House Chelsea Flora Gardens Tyburn Turnpike Hippodrome Surrey Carter Payne Daniell Freeman

Vestry Debates Burial Fees Right At St Johns Wood

Debated is a proposal to appoint a receiver for the surplus burial fees at St Johns Wood Cemetery and to keep a separate account at the Court-house with funds held until claimants prove their rights. Critics warn the move could threaten the rector’s rights and invite civil action or conspiracy charges.

St. John's-wood Cemetery Gibson Jackson Coungel Salomons Kensett Lord Kenyon Theoband Court of Queen’s Bench Messrs Cochrane Soden Joseph Hope Bond-street Nash Launcelott Mr. Westwood Vine-street Pierce Knightsbridge Windsor Wittis Sherbourne Lymington Maidstone Azette Wills Bassle The Hague John Conroy Duchess of Kent Sir John Conroy Duke of Kent Captain Conroy Sir John Duke of Wellington Lord Dunfermline John Conroy Kensington Cheltenham Morning Post Frora Hastixes London Marchioness of Hastings Sophia Scotland Flora Hastings Paris Salon Chambre-Acoucher Femme de Chambre Lady Bissington

Mixed Chartist Strife and Local Riot News Across Cities

The report details Chartist factional clashes in Ashton-Under-Lyne and Birmingham, bail recalls, and a fight over funds. It notes a Boston magistrates ruling favoring Wesleyan ministers, a dangerous duel near Lynn, toll house arson in Pembroke, and diverse public notices from Exeter to Stockport, including a Bible Society disruption by chartists.

Douall Stephens Birmingham Nationa Laurence-street Chapel O’connor London Yellow Lion Boston Dresextina Holland Jonn Harrison Hilldike J. F. Smyth Smyth Sibsey Tindal Twhco Harrison Lincoln Mercury Cambridge John Hall Wiggenhall St. Peter's Jecks St. Germans Lynn Hall Norwich Castle Carmarthen Evelwen St. Clears Carmarthenshire Dublin Mayo Galway Roscommon Clare Exeter Tuz Howe Cathedral of Court of Queen's Bench Woolmer Gloster Severn Purton Berkeley Castle Gloucester Lincoln Hanson Queenborough Howden Yorkshire Northampton Ashton Brown Kirton Bridewell Hull Portsmouth Henry Blackwood Patrick M.cormick Thomas Green John Carroll 84Th Regiment Blackwood

Marchant the Convict Confesses Motive and Details

William John Marchant in Newgate confessing to a murder describes his family background in Chelsea and early schooling at the Ci elsra National School and Mr Wilson’s academy. He recounts the fatal act over garters, the sudden impulse in a moment of insanity, the reaction in the street, and his plea of guilty before arrest. His execution likely next Tuesday or Wednesday.

William John Marchant Newgate Chelsea Duke of Roxburghe Grosvenor Place Marchant Cielsra Thomas Wilson Wilson Turnham Cranford-bridge Vale Fulham Elwin Cadogan Place Edgell Elizabeth Paynton Crabbe Sloane Belgrave-square Cadogan-place Divine Redeemer Urnhapp Hammersmith Windsor Eton College Chapel Hounslow

Hertford Conservatives Honor Farquhar at Banquet

The Conservative electors of Hertford held a dinner for Sir T. M. Farquhar, the unsuccessful candidate, in a tent at Mr. Longmore’s field. About 400 people were seated for dinner after five. Sir Minto Farquhar, joined by Lord Mahon, MP, attended. Mr. J. Stocks presided.

Borough of Hertford T. M. Farquhar Longmore Minto Farquhar Lord Mahon J. Stocks

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