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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 16, 1842

Page

2

Royal Duke mingles with English farmers in Bristol visit

The passage recalls a royal visit where the Duke of Cambridge attended meetings and spoke of equality, noting strong ties between Britain and the United States. He expressed pride in English roots, described his welcome among farmers, and urged continued cordial relations between the two nations as crowds explored theatres, circuses, and public institutions during his stay.

Duke of Cam Univ Rsi Columbus Pelf Tife Bristol Trelind London America England United States Bath Exeter Gloucester Somerset William Miles

Rainy ploughing match and implements exhibition in Bristol

Rain dampens a major outdoor show as 99 exhibitors display agricultural implements behind Victoria rooms Bristol. Visitors pour in from London and beyond with extra trains and vehicles aiding transport. Duke of Cambridge attends Leigh to receive a city freedom deputation while trials of ploughs proceed, drawing thousands of spectators and high noble presence.

London Society of Merchants of Bristol Duke of Cambridge Leigh Osborne F. Savage Messrs. E. Drew Victoria Rooms Cultun Earl of Ducie J. Howard Bedford Messrs. Garrett and Son Saxmand Suffolk Messrs. Ransomes Ipswich Messrs. Proctor Bristol J. Read Mess Wilkie Crasskill Beverley-works Yorkshire R. Hornsby Spittlecate Grantham Lincolnshire T. Huckvale Chipping Norton Messrs. Cottans J. Hallam Sneedpark George Webb Hall Parkes, Graham Legard G. W. Hall Trist Mason Warwickshire Pusey Gaa Vlrovelline Matca Philip John Miles Leigh-court Beggar's Bush Pitland Portshead P. J. Miles Leighcourt Duke of Richmond Duke of Beaufort Marquis of Downshire

French Election Echoes Stir Paris Papers In July Dispatch

Paris papers debate ministerial fortunes after Paris returns split results with conservatives leading nationwide. Reports note Duke of Orléans injured in a carriage accident and medical hopes, while British and Iberian items cover Cortes, Portugal, and United States tariff debates, plus New York and Canada dispatches.

Paris Presse Oppositon Nacional Constitutionne Courrier Francais Delessert M. Guizot Duke of Orleans Neuilly Moniteur William Davis Port Jackson

Flight of the Emir Abdallah Aboard British Vessel

The report states the Emir Abdallah nephew of Emir Beschir fled aboard a British vessel off Beyrout. It claims the motive was Mustapha Pacha pressing him to sign a petition to the Porte for the Beschir restoration.

Abdallah Emir Beschir Beyrout Mustapha Pacha Porte Beschirs

Russia Faces Shakeup Amid Rumored Conspiracy

The Wurtzburg Gazette reports a rumored Russia conspiracy is unconfirmed but mentions the emperor banished several prominent nobles without stated cause. Russia appears bent on dethroning Prince Shika while funds for 12,000 soldiers were requested. only 5,000 remained on foot, echoing actions of Charles X and Louis XVIII.

Russia Wurtzburg Charles X Louis XVIII

Isles report labour shortage and looming ruin in Caribbean

The Isis steamer arrives with mails from Trinidad Demerara Jamaica and Baracoa noting hard times and a widespread lack of labourers. Jamaica Dispatch warns immediate labour supply is needed to redeem the colony or it will become a wilderness and a den of thieves.

Isis West Indies Trinidad Demerara Jamaica Barcadoes Jamaica Dispatch

Algerian campaign telegraph from Africa July 1842

The governor general of Algeria reports that the province of Tittery is constituted and chiefs were invested with rank insignia. General de Bars column moves with cavalry. General Changarnier defeats Sidi Embarrak on the Haut Cheliff river. 3,000 prisoners taken and 15,000 to 20,000 cattle seized, including 1,500 camels.

Paria Africa Marseilles Algiers Algeria Tittery de Bar Changarnier Califat Sidi Embarrak Haut Cheliff

Reopening of Timehouse Church After Six Month Repairs

The Timehouse Church reopened on Sunday after six months of interior cleaning and beautification. A furious dispute with dissenters over repairs had been settled by a church rate of six pence in the pound. The church was packed for a Lord Bishop of Chester sermon, with Rev. Thomas Dale aiding funds in the afternoon.

Timehouse Council Chester Thomas Dale St. Bride's Asylan London Tavern Bishopsgate Street Alderman Gibbs W. Curling A.M Kensington and Stentford Covat-Mantay Wotak Tower Coldstream Guards Shaw Tower Sharp Elder Ordnance Office William Youl Jewel

Coaca Accident Report Near Town on Leeds Coach

A Leeds and Halifax coach overturned on Godley Lane injuring six or seven passengers. A young woman named Vickers suffered serious concussion and multiple injuries to both feet and arm, another woman had an arm broken, with others injured but no blame on the coachman. Halifax Guardians report.

Coaca Commerce Leeds Halifax Godley-lane Vickers

Buckinghamsheire Courty Election Meeting in Aylesbury

A meeting at the Crown inn Aylesbury debated starting a liberal candidate to oppose the Duke of Buckingham in Buckinghams hires county election. Deputation and canvass formed to nominate Parnham Phillips of Wendover while pleads repeal of corn laws.

Buckinghamshires Crown Inn Aylesbury Gapain Fitzmaurice Bucka R. Wheeler Mleemond Wells Dell, Seymour, Hatten Bishop Gibbs Parnham Phillips Wendover Duke of Buckingham Phillips St. Swithin Les Royal Society of Agriculture Manchester J. A Mesars Calico Printers Church-street Wilton Terrace Cheetham-road London Parkside North Union Peris Naturalibus Portsmouth Cosvier Francis Echo York Marquis of Tlastings Spithead New South Wales Francis Gosport Havant Mountain Las Charles Andrews Havant Union Longcroft Shaw Caerwys Holywell Nanneh Evans Alt Flint Robert Robarts Stroud William Berry White's Hill Berry Perseus Alr Hale Hutchins Charpymen Stroud Hospital Wilts

Tur Rew Instance and Dublin Crime Rumor

The Dublin Evening Post notes a possible appointment of the solicitor general as judge and hints at Sergeant Greene becoming solicitor. The Clare Journal reports a planned attack on the Royal George packet boat at Clare with Bannatyne property moved to Ennis and guard action preventing looting. further cargo to Kilrush faced embargo and delays.

Sergeant Greene Dublin Evening Post Frisa Distursances Ewnts Hennessy City of Dublin Royal George Clare

Earthquake Reported at Dunblane Cathedral

A sharp tremor shook the cathedral church of Dunblane during mid day last Sunday as congregants gathered. The quake, traced NW to SE, sparked theories of volcanic activity and noises within the building, with experts offering electrical influence on stalls rather than occult or clerical causes.

Scotlraxd Dunblane Comirie Parliament House Edinburgh Glasgow Reformers’ Gazette

Remains of Sir W. L. Young Interred at Hoghenden

The late Sir W. L. Young Bart MP was interred on Monday at Hoghenden. In a mark of respect many residents closed their shops for a large part of the day.

W. L. Young, Bart Hoghenden

Tom Connors Cat Fairy Tale Adrift in Irish Lore

In this installment Hanpy Andy advances with lively humor as Murtaugh narrates Tom Connor’s tale of a magical cat that helps guard his corn trade. The cat negotiates shoes for its paws, foils a county hunt, and confounds magistrates, priests, and a bishop in a comic chase ending with the huntsmen devoured by enchanted beasts.

Tom Connor Jayson Vom Tom Muray Murphy Tuthevang Nate Billy Soakin Maum Faix Connor Olf Dickins Squire Rotherins Magisthrit Murtough Anothe Goggins Mister Wiggins Murtaugh Liz Goggins Rome Botherum Bishens Jong Honour Betther Wonst Enrius Standuernus Rayson Bethray WU Murther

Mesmeric exploits and comic royalist misunderstanding reported

A report to the Associated Association for the Encourage ment of Mesmeric Mummery recounts Dr Collyer allegedly extracting a tooth from a woman while she remained unaware. Professor Quizeman describes a public-house case where a man under mesmeric influence staggered, collapsed, and later lost money, while officials tried to intervene with passes and a staff. Sir Peter Lawrie questions the meaning of K C B initials in a light note.

Associated Association For the Encouragement of Collyer Quizeman Bran Faugh Bean C. P.Q James Graham Home Secretary J. Graham Policemn British Association Simbuli

Medley on mendicancy and a domestic drama excerpt

The piece surveys begging as a lucrative trade with musical beggars thriving, then moves to a prose parody about Bean the vagabond and a two scene domestic drama featuring Jack Brownless. It includes satirical sketches of crime, staged dialogue, and court circular notes.

Edinburgh Review Mainzer Jack Brownless Mary Dewnane Maning Jack Brown Mary Jack Chace Glorer Westminster Abby Jax Browness Suammy Mr. Brownless Gammon Brownless Eas Tio Somethig Glover

Emigration to Quebec Up 16 292 With Pensions Fallen In

This year 16 292 emigrants arrived at Quebec, an increase of 13 509 over prior totals, and 2 783 more than before. Retiring pensions of £3500 each have fallen in by the deaths of two ex judges Sir Joseph Littledale and 13B Alexander.

Quebec Joseph Littledale Alexander

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