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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 10, 1841

Page

5

Political tumult and election notices in Brecknockshire and nearby counties

Fragments recount polling results and political clashes across several counties including Brecknshire, Buckingham, Northamptonshire Southern Division, and Yorks. Reports detail aldermanic contests, rebel candidates, landlord interference, and crowded public meetings, with references to Lord Morpeth Milton and Sir J. Doyle.

Gdenny Feeiecwu Newey Lord Newry Tyst J.M. Doyle J. M. Doyle Northamptonshire Northamptov Northamptonsshire Cartwright Knightly Lord Euston South Essex Bramston Palmer Alston Yorks Hile West Leeds Committee For Morpeth Milton Pee Tiams Ailton Wortley Denison

Revenue changes in British accounts for 1840 41

An abstract shows quarterly and yearly revenue movements for Great Britain through July 5, 1840 and July 5, 1841. It notes decreases in customs and stamps, increases in excise and taxes, and a post office decline. The ordinary revenue shift differs from total revenue.

Great Britain

Death and wealth touch Glasgow MP in rising fortune

From a parliamentary return Rae notes Mr Oswald MP for Glasgow now holds property valued at £20,000 a year after a relative's death. The piece also reports large numbers of gold and silver watch cases stamped at Goldsmiths Hall and describes the release and relocation of Edward Jones, a Buckingham Palace intruder, to Australia. It closes with a London murder suicide case and a burglary at the Hon. Mrs. Osborne's Sunninghill residence.

Oswald Glasgow Goldsmiths'hall Edward Jones Buckingham Palace Tothill-street Jones Constitution Hill Australia Mr. Hall Bow Street Mrr. Hall Wakley Lauriearms Crawford-street Bryanston-square Sarah Julia Ellis Richard Keene Dartmouth Howell George Howell Julia C. Roche Berkeley-street Westminster Osborne Sunning-hill Ascot Bank of England

The Drama and Opera Season At Drury Lane And Vicinage

The season featured Mlle Rachel in Cinna with Emilie judged weakest yet, and Mme Viardot excelling in La Cenerentola and a duet with Rubini. German opera closed its London run with a valedictory performance, while public entertainments at Royal property and Penge wood showcased concerts, horsemanship, fireworks, and Liszt’s imminent departure for Hamburg.

Taeatis Comeille Cinna Emilie Mademoiselle Rachel Rachel M. Godat M. Delhomme Augustus Madame Garcia Viardot la Cenerentola Madame Viardot Rubini London Obert the Devil Fidelio Grenada Mesdataes Schumann Meyer Schodel Michalesi Staudigl Tichatschek Hermanns Mellinger Steiner Emmerich Oresixe Vauxaart Garpeys Simpson Mons. Juilien R. Hughes Her Majesty’s Crary Lane Covent-garden Herr Konig Prospero Case Lazarus Collinet Labarre Jarrett de Felie Muller Mrr. Ducrow Signor Hillier Mademoiselle Lee Signor Felix Carlo Stickney Hicken Hartz Drury Lane Herr Schumann der Freischutz Herr Baerwolf D'Ernst Mons. Collinet Rotunda Strauss Lanner Musard Jullien Theatre Royal Drury-lane Clarke Theatres Royal Liverpool Manchester Drury Lane Theatre Dickens Epixpurca Charles Dickens Adelphi Theatre Boz Charles the Twelfth Simpson and Co Boleno Charlie Society For the Encouragement of Vocal Music Pengewood Croydon Anerley Station Gluck W. E. Hickson M. Mainzer Paris M. Wilhelm M. Liszt Hamburgh Liszt Russia

Launch of War Steam-Vessel Devastation at Woolwich

Woolwich reports the launch of the Devastation, a first class war steam-vessel of about 180 feet long and 1050 tons old measurement, postponed from May 25, with Miss Hornby naming the ship. The ceremony drew many officers and dignitaries, after which the vessel was docked for coppering and fitting. The item also notes a French button invention and a short piece on Sir David Wilkie’s age, plus a notice about De Bree and a Boulogne school, and a tip about salt in mortar reducing chimney sweeping needs.

Woolwich Miss Hornby Phipps Hornby Lang Davin Wilgie David Wilkie Academy Isabel Litester David J. Simpson Bowl Ogne de Bree la Capelle Bree Boulogne Pee Texitinn Tribunal de Police

Tattersalls Monpar Prices and Newmarket July Racing Summary

A thinly attended Tattersalls sale lists prices with several improved odds amid scarcity of books. Newmarket July meeting results include Abydos winning the Handicap Sweepstakes ahead of Taurus and Hawk's Eye, with Rosalie colt dead heat in the two-year-old Stakes. Worcestershire and Severn Stakes at Worcester also report winners, plus Westminster watermen doouble scull race results and a note on grouse shooting and a ceremonial cup for Goodwood. Cricket reports Windsor and Eton versus Islington Albion with a tight finish.

Lord Bruce Rosalie Sadler Liverpool Johnson Charles Payne Freen Fitzroy Jones Duke of Richmond Goodman Isabella G. Bentinck Charles the Twelfth Greatrex H. Seymour Carter France Scott Newmarket Lord Exeter Abydos Mann Lord Albemarle Colonel Peel Lord Orford Duke of Rutland Mr. Sadler Hawk's Eye Hester Nat Glaucus Isaac Sadler Mr. B. Greene Wiseacre Zany Albion Jerry Rosalie c Hester c Rosalia Mule Rosalie Cult Welfare Lord Chesterfield Henri Quartre Bristow Tommy Johnstone St. Paul's J. Day Steuart Ferguson Mr. Stephenson Blanche Stephenson T.M.M R.C Mr. Beresford Bob Peel F. Butler Thornhill E. O Boyce Scroggins Wigram Teleta Rodeste E.O New T.¥.C Mr. Byng Tom Noddy Lord Lichfield Ray Middleton Zillah Worcester Mr. B. Collett Dean G. Whitehouse Meerat Mr. Bristow Harroldstone Hardy Mr. Griffiths Miss Eaton Buckley Bessey Mr. Davis Anapolis W. Foster Fat Jack Marlow Jackson Wings S. William Bedalian Knowsley and Croxteth Princely Goodwood Liverpool Times St. MakGanet St. Joan’s Westminston Recatta Middlesex Westminster Bridge St. Margaret's St. John's Westminster G. Campbell W. Campbell Thames J. Jones W. Spratt J. Kennett W. Winsor W. Chandler J. Elliss C. Howes James Elliss Sawyer's Millbank Middlesex Shore Hungerford Westminsterbridge Westminster-bridge Port Mahon Strand-lane Vauxhall-bridge Yellow Charles Campbell House of Commons Scotland Derbyshire Duke of Orleans England Jockey Club Francis I Louis XIV Tuileries Royal Library M. Klagman Paris M. Durand Galignani Earl of Howth Mr. Bradley Earl Month United Kingdom Windsor and Eton Islington Albion Islington Goldham Heath Langpe Eton Goodchild Vaughan Hach Eare

Rival Drivers Fined For Public Disorder At Watford Station

It is notorious that brawling and foul language by rival drivers annoy passengers arriving at Watford station. On Saturday July 3 one was fined £21 3s 6d or two months imprisonment after the Hon and Rev W Capel heard the case. Clifford, keeper of the Queen's Arms, alleged a driver Henry Spicer attacked a fly stand near his inn, causing damage. This repeat conduct is cited to urge public caution.

Brexmananshire Ibis Young Murray Lee Dr. Lee Vane Olney Newport Pagnell Buckingham Commercial Inn T. Swaine George French Smith Robert Pael Duke of Buckingham Thomas Fremantle Harrison Hearn Denri Grogan Ocomwell Hutton Os O West O'Connell A. L. Hay Gauwar Lynch Valentine Blake Martin Joseph Blake Kinsale Mr. Watson Colonel Thomas Lincolyshire Norru A . Worsley Christopher City Boyd R. Ferguson Fries Queen's Arms Inn Henry Spicer Toovey Rose and Crown Inn Watford Clifford

Alleged Death in Deptford Overstarvation Case at Inquest

An inquest at the Bull and Butcher Deptford examined the death of Frances Skelton alleged to be caused by starvation after the Greenwich union poorhouse board refused admission. Witnesses testified of prolonged hunger and guardians’ inaction. a post mortem found emaciation and a diseased uterus. Debates over relief, medical care, and guardians' conduct dominated the proceeding with an adjournment for guardian attendance.

Bull and Butcher King-street Deptford C. J. Carttar Frances Skelton Board of Guardians Union Greenwich Charles Dew Hartfall Arthur Drury Warman Mary Dew Dew Dr. Arthur Mr. Arthur Elizabeth Berry

Natural death verdict in Greenwich death case

In Greenwich a man named William Fletcher alias Hewitt, reputed for depraved habits, died after a failed cellar request. post mortem blamed intemperance with diseased lungs and liver, jury returning natural death. Hidden treasure raised questions as 200 sovereigns were found in the cellar and beam hole.

Carttar Greenwich William Fletcher Hewitt Roan-street Rossery GREENWICH _Park Dickinson 15Th Regiment of Foot Greenwich Park Woolwich Royal Mortar Tavern Thomas Davis William Kelly Hope River Thames Surrey Bedhouse Battersea James Dashwood Chelsea Customs Baker Lamb and Flag Homerton Anne Ede College Street Garratt

Court of Chancery assesses charity mismanagement case

In Broxbourne Hertfordshire the lord chancellor dismissed charges of misadministration against Bosanquet and upheld reforms that increased poor children from six to fifty. The case held that the endowment and teaching arrangements improved due to new rooms and a competent teacher, while a parallel finding cleared Bosanquet and kept Hill responsible for his own mixed classes. The court ordered costs to the relator and warned against unfounded filings.

Court OF Chancery Fuxp Bosanquet Broxbourne Hertfordshire Lucy Hill TeesDay Queen'’S Counsel Queen's Counsel Whately Gadson M.P Oxford Baines S. Wortley Knowles Sutton Sharpe Chancery Bar Charles Austin Stuart Wortley Yorkshire Queen’s Bench Teespsr London Justice Wightman Batt Beazleey Leitch Ritchie Sergeant Shea Knight Humfrey Butt Beazley Ritchie Mr. Humfrey Bond Court of Justice Houses of Lords and Commons Court OF Common Prmas Monpar Whitton Fardon Tindal Court OF Exchequer Monnay Hi1st Baker Nisi Prius Lord Abinger British Iron Company Thesiger Erle

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