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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 09, 1843

Page

5

Resignation Rumor and Other 1841 News Notes in Dublin Mail

The Dublin Mail reports a rumour that A E Blake may resign as chief remembrancer of the exchequer, health prompting a move to warmer climates, with Greene named as possible successor. Also noted are water attendants at St Agnes well, census figures for England Wales Ireland, a possible Hong Kong governorship for Major General D Aguilar, and the death of Bishop Baines in Prior Park with an inquest verdict of death by the visitation of God.

Dublin Mail A.E. Blake Exchequer Greene Kernuforest Gardens Lords Commissioners of the Woods and Forests St. Agnes Bayswater House of Commons United Kingdom England Wales Scotland Ireland Horna Kono D’ Aguilar Belfast Hong Kong Lord Saltoun Barnes Sica Axp Baines Prior-park Liga For-Park Berkeley Spetchley-park Bath Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Herr Kohl Prince Albert Her Majesty Messrs Renwick Fous Jowers Schroeder Egerton Thomas Dingeldash Royal Royal Household John Willis R. Berkeley Warndon Willis Worcester Hart Davies Nathaniel Davies No. 1 Saville-row Walworth-road William Major Excise Kert George Westminster Aving Rorat Dustir Macbeth Anderson Calcraft Thomas M'‘Cabe College-street Mercer’s Hospital Anne Hillier Spring Place Wandsworth-road

Court and fashion mark royal birthday celebrations

The article details royal birthday observances with a morning troop inspection at St James's in the presence of Prince Albert and high nobility, the procession and salutes in St James's Park, and a grand Wellington ball at Apsley House attended by about 1,200 distinguished guests. Illuminations nationwide reflect loyalty.

St. James's Ark Prince Albert Duke of Cambridge Prince George of Cambridge Duke of Wellington Viscount Combermere Itzroy Somerset Charles Dalbiac George Murray Willoughby Gordon James Macdonald Downshire Salisbury Douro Foley Adolphus Fitzclarence Royal Grenadiers Coldstream and Scots Fusilier Guards 1St Regiment of Life Guards George IV Coldstream St. James's Palace Norma Alma Mozart William IV St. James's Park St. James’s Street Piccadilly Buckingham Palace Horse Guards House of Commons Batt Arsnry-Hovss Apsley House Household Regiments Grenadier and Coldstream Guards Grenadier Guards Ellison Marchioness of Lord Charles Wellesley Earl of Aberdeen

Royal Visit at Inner Temple Entertainment for Hanover’s King

Sir Charles Wetherell hosts King of Hanover Charles Wetherell at a grand Inner Temple banquet. Notables including the Duke of Buckingham and Lord Denman attend as royal guest receives toasts. Later the Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburg Strelitz embark from Dover for Calais amid public cheers. Dr Spohr banquet honors his genius with musical tributes and performances.

Sir Temple Hanover Temple King of Hanover Charles Wetherell Inner Temple Hattorff Middle Temple King’s Bench Tanfield-court Cooper Gimber Society St. James’s Tanfield Court Duke of Buckingham Duke of Beaufort Earl of Eldon Lord Denman George Rose Lyndhurst Sir Charles Duke of Wellington Sir Charles Wetherell Marquis of Londonderry Earl Delawarr Earl of Digby Viscount Strangford Rochester Lord Brougham Kenyon Lord Lowther Frederick Pillock William Follett C. E Queen Anne James Thornhill William III Mary Coke Lyttleton Thurlow St. James’s, Doves Baron Knesebeck Worthington Dover Ariel L. Smithers Calais Fyfe Stout Spohr Crown and Sceptre Greenwich William Horsley Fsy Henry Bishop George Smart Hall Royal Society of Musicians Alsager Moschelles Dreyschock Benedict Camilla Sivori Broadwood Robertson Neate Sterndale Bennett Griffen Philharmonic Horsley Louis Spear Bach Handel Hagan Mozart Beethoven Erman Webbe Messrs Machin Allen C. Horn Bia

Death of Field Marshal Count Wittgenstein in St Petersburg

The celebrated Field Marshal Count Wittgenstein died at St Petersburgh on the 16th alt., at the advanced aged of 87. He commanded the Russian armies during most of the late French war and enjoyed the Emperor Alexander's confidence. The Emperor ordered three days of national mourning for the Russian army.

Count Wittgenstein St. Petersburgh Alexander

Newmarket July Meeting and Grand Thames Regatta

Sporting intelligence reports at Newmarket July Stakes and handicap results with Vulture colt prevailing over Bucots and Elmina in tight finishes. Regatta opens at Putney with weathered crowds, multiple races, and prize cups.

Newmarket Torapuay New T.Y.C Colonel Peel Touchstone Vulture Lord Orford Bucots Barmai Lord Exeter Beiram Mr. Cooper Agreeable Mr. Thornhill Elmina Egeria Lord Albemarne Mr. Ford Camel Cooper

Regatta Races At Putney End With Close Finishes

The third day's program featured close feats as Green beat Black by half a length completing a four oared watermen event, with Orange leading early in one heat and Dalgleish Wallace favored in the grand heat. Leander absent, Oxford University Club won the grand heat by about 100 yards after a late start from Leander.

Putney Fulham Surrey Middlesex Hammersmith Thames Yacht Club Thames Putney- Bridge Hammersmith-bridge Chiswick-all Wilkinson Bailey Dalgleish Wallace Red Julius Bumpstead Green Jeffreys Jackson White Chapman Earnshaw Orange Messrs Py Watermen C. Hill Pocock Shelton Bull Newell Goodrum Phelps Stripe G. Campbell Thomas Coombes Valve Civil Engineer Club Oxford Aquatic Club Leander Club Cambridge Subscription Rooms Club Oxford University Club Bishop's Garden Purple Lanps Fearney Ryan Greenland Roseberry Shepperd Hancock Chester Chiller Bryant Arple Selby Archer Salter Hallan Cocksain Gurney Cannan Bristow Davis J. Peters H. Peters King Cox D. Young Mesers Beffin Wright Mansell Wartz W. Mansell Hawes Pharady Tullevain Miller Black Hammersmith Bridge Lean der Club Soames Shepherd Guy’s Club Hedley Fergusson E. Lloyd Grogan Fenton Cockswain Royal Academy Club Atkinson Cooper Reid Carpenter Cameron Spoutters Watermen T. Combes Milbank Lambeth Battle-bridge-stairs Stripes Young Coombes Coombes Paiz-Carep Mesers Chapman Blue Yellow Oans Waterazy Battle Bridge Everard Blackfriars Doublee H. Campbell Ditto Liddy Wandsworth T. Goodrum T. Coombes Hughes Lowndes Bourn Brewster Rogers R. Menzies Stap University Lot London-bridge Teddington Lock Evan Morris Thomas Hicke Collyer Lett Grace Messrs. Messan Chasley Rae Tisdale Keight Holloway Pink Jevel Light Green Tasker Red Cross Kennedy Crimson P. Conant Dodd Blue Cross Conant Oxford Mesars H. Chapman St. Aubyn W. E. M. Jones Bumstead Stapylton Lottery Jones Plummell Williams C. Maynard Masterman Neville Maxwell Carter Amateeur Mr. Chapman Mr. Jeffreys Mr. Kennedy T. Lett Messan Silves MxEosts Reville Shaw Maberley T. Gray Baylis Treadley Tay Evans Cooks Sellem Scott Henry Wood Carenter Anderson Ommaney Henry Gibson Wooden Winstanley Porter Thompson A. C. Weller Athol Johnson G. Chapman Ashley Freeman Stewart P. Compton Horsman Groggins Bannister Smith Arnold Lloyd Robertson Another Forster

Duel at Camden Town Ends In Fatal Duel Between Officers

The Sunday Chronicle recounts the Camden Town duel between Lieutenant Colonel Fawcett and Lieutenant Munro, both from prominent regiments, with Munro seeking satisfaction after a dispute over insults to property. Fawcett lies wounded with possible injuries to the diaphragm or abdomen, doctors liston and sandys tending him through a night of crisis, while police pursue the missing principals. The story notes family ties through marriage to Jamaica’s chief medical officer, and the possibility of surrender within days as investigations continue.

Sandys Fawcett No. 4 Francia-terrace Kentish-town Ages Munro Jamaica Royal Horse Guards Blue Albany-street Regent’s Park Knightsbridge Brompton Square Lieutenant Munro Grant Gulliver Colonel Fawcett Jones Mr. Gulliver Aggs Great Scotland Yard Camden Town France Marylebone Mr. Sandys Benjamin Brodie Camden Arms Liston Weekly Chronicle

Death of Colonel Fawcett at Camden Arms

The gallant Colonel Fawcett died at the Camden Arms tavern on Monday at 6 10 evening following a rapid decline after a Sunday night turning point. Doctor Liston and medical attendant Mr. Sandys, along with Mrs. Fawcett, were present. she remained in the room throughout the final hours.

Fawcett Camden Arms Liston Mr. Sandys

Inquest Opens Over Death of Lieutenant Colonel Fawcett

Coroner Mr Wakley and a fourteen-strong Camden jury assembled at the Camden Arms to probe the death of Lieutenant Colonel David Lynam Fawcett. Medical witnesses described a bullet wound to the chest, the bullet’s path through the lung to the spine, and an ensuing fatal hemorrhage, while officers and toll-gate witnesses outlined a field duel near Maiden Lane and the escape of two party members. The inquiry adjourned to Thursday with further identification and letters to be produced.

Wakley Middlesex Camden Town Camden Arms Tavern Randolph Street Lynar Fawcett Cumberland Tressers Humphreys Lieutenant Munro Aggs David Lynar Fawcett S. Sandys Francis Terrace Kentish Town Benjamin Brodie Colonel Fawcett B. Brodie Liston Sandys Witess Robert Liston Clifford-street Bond-street University College Gulliver Sir B. Brodie Dalrymple Matthews John Jones Camden-road Maiden-lane Maidenlane St. Mary Islington Mr. Gulliver Camden Road Brecknock Arme Brecknock Arms Guulliver Edward Davis Wilstead-street Newroad Brecknock Maiden Lane Holloway Road Rifle Ground Regent’s Park Brecknock Armis Tavaspay Camden Arms Bodkin Isidore Blake 8Th Hussars David Lynam Fawcett Sloane-street Fawcett Munro Alexander Thomson Munro Army William Aggs Division of Police Tuesda Lynam

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