Seduction by Surgeon in a Northamptonshire Case
A jury in Northampton heard the seduction case against surgeon Mr Faircloth. Charlotte Roddis testified to a lengthy, troubling affair beginning in 1836, including periods of meetings at her father’s house and a prescription tablet scheme. The defendant denied the charge, while friends and letters were cited. the jury awarded £80 in damages to the plaintiff.
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William Ropers
Jobn Forncters
Assizus
Baron Dene
Thamie Uae
Ms Smae
Miller
Pia
White
Andy
Faircloth
Charlotte Roddis
William Roddis
Lmne
Northampton
Guy’s
Eaid
Miss Holmes
Waterloo
Mary Holmes
Miss Roddis
Sue
Miss Reddis
Albertine Watson
Charlotte Reddis
Mr. Faircloth
Houghton Road
Elizabeth Lake
Reddises
Charluiule
Miss Pena
Martha Baker
Mr. Roddis
James Whitney
Hill
Baron Gurney
Correspondence on law and society in the Weekly Chronicle
A long reader correspondence column covers legal questions, property, voting rights, apprentices, and duties. It includes notices on weighty topics such as bankruptcy, contiguity of land, and the scope of prescription, with numerous readers posing queries and editors giving cautious legal guidance. The piece also notes context about socialism, press bias, and a public call for safety in education abroad.
Calendar for Great Britain and Ireland July 18 to 25
Provides sunrise and sunset adjustments by latitude and methods to compute high tides at major ports. Adds or subtracts hours and minutes for various locations such as Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and more. Includes notices to correspondents for additional calendar information.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
General Result of Elections in Britain 1841
The Weekly Chronicle analyzes near final election totals for England Scotland and Ireland predicting Liberal strength about 297 seats to Tory 63 with a possible 70 to 74 majority. It argues Peel could form a strong government for five years, notes risks from Ireland trade taxes and registration, and laments losses like the West Riding while urging prudence and political awakening.
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England
Scotland
Ireland
Tories
Dublin
Waterford
Athlone
Robert Peel
Commons
Lord Morpeth
Lord Howick
Grote
Hume
William Molesworth
Campbell
Islay
Mr. Sanford
Stanley and
Wilbraham
Cheshire
Henry Handley
de Lacy Evans
Bruce Chichester
Gisborne
Hawkins
Alston
Muskett
Blake
West Riding
Liverpool
Lancashire
Leeds
Great Western
King-road
New York
James
United States
London
High Holborn
St. Paul's
Metropolitan Patent Wood Pavement Company
Whitehall
Osxford Street
Oxford Street
University Colege
Charles Vignoles
C.E
London University College
Vignoles
King’s College
Echo du Nord
Berlaimont
Great Britain
Wales
Yorkshire
London and
Brighton
Rouen
Paris
Dart
Nozferes
Cantal
Nonay
Elize Clergues
Galignani
Washington
Joseph Peck
Amelia Bushel
Providence Journal
Austin
Tuileries
Baron Athalin
Rotterdam
Vlaardingen
Prince Frederick
Maasluis
Dalfshaven
Zwartegal
Meddelharnis
Uxbridge
Julius Cesar
Bath
Benuix
Kingdom of Prussia
Beck
Egypt
Burrowbridge
Taunton
House of Commons
Bradworthy
Osborne
Hester
C'swall
Falmouth
Dartmouth
Admiralty
Launen
Pitchard
Northfleet
Gravesend
Medway
East India Steam-packet Company
West India Docks
Orled
Black Lion Inn
Cardigan
Phipps Hornby
Her Majesty’s
Woolwich
Wakley
Black Bull Inn
Brook Green
Hammersmith
Elizabeth Watson
Druitt
No. 6
Brook-green-place
Bevan
Commissioners of Police
United States of America
Department of State
Price of Sir Robert Peel and the cost to England
A political row over Peel's leadership and its financial impact. The piece rebuts claims of cheap government, notes Liberal debts, and previews a debtor–creditor scorecard on Peel’s rule. It cites Tory and Whig mismanagement, party losses, and figures like Howick Morpeth and Wortley in an analysis of politics and costs.
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Robert Peel
England
Peel
Sir Robert Peel
English
Lord Howick
Northumberland
Lord Morpeth
West Riding
Wortley
The Price of Sir Robert Peel a Political Battle Cry
A heated critique argues that Sir Robert Peel’s leadership costs the nation dearly. It lists proposed Irish army expansion, English policing needs, manufacturing district unrest, and several new taxes, claiming these are the “price” of Peel’s policies and the Tories’ monopoly ties. The piece warns of rebellion risk, monetary distress, and greater hardship if fiscal reforms favor the protected interests and landowners.
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Sir Robert Peel
Ireland
Normanbys
Ebringtons
England
Robert Peel
Two Principles of Progress and Limitation in Politics
The article critiques Gentz and Metternich while praising reform and Peel. It argues that progress and its restraint must balance, condemns hollow liberal rhetoric, and questions what action is required now. Peel faces a hard test beyond historical abstractions, including debt relief and Ireland.
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Pitt
Metternich
Gentz
Robert Peel
Monsieur Gentz
Vienna
Prince Metternich
France
England
Spain
Metternich School
Peter Plymley
Lord Hawkesbury
Austerlitz
Ireland
Joseph Yorke
The New Tyranny of the Irish Assessors
A blistering critique of Lord Stanley’s Registration Bill and the Dublin Waterford Athlone assessors. It denounces partisan misinterpretation that disfranchises Irish towns, warns of violent remonstrance, and condemns partial judicial conduct by the St. Alban's and Carlton circles. It links Mr Waller’s potential Dublin assessor role to a praised or infamous outcome.
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Commons
Ireland
Lord Stanley
Dublin
Waterford
Athlone
England
Scotland
Robert Peel
St. Alban’s Committee
Carlton Club
Carlton
Waller
Dublin Evening Mail
Immortality sought for West and Grogan in Dublin voting dispute
An irate critique insists a proposed registration objection disenfranchises voters in Dublin to oust Liberal Majorities and replace with Orange figures. It cites Waterford and Athlone precedents, accuses Tory overseers, and condemns mob hostility to Mr West amid a wider party critique of the system and its supporters.
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Dublin
Grogan
West
Mr. Waller
Waterford
Athlone
Ireland
Evening Mail
The City Scrutiny Debate and Political Forecast
The piece argues against a City Scrutiny, predicting rejection by Peel and February 1842 delays. It cautions of partisan blame on judges and urges a competent tribunal to resolve election disputes promptly. It also taunts Tory prospects and cites alleged polling irregularities affecting Masterman Lyall supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peel
Masterman
Lyall
Messrs
Crawford
Pattison
State of the poll figures from July local elections by express
Result summaries from multiple counties July polls show liberals leading at times, conservatives predicting a slim majority. Reports note resignations, objections to electors, and quiet proceedings as voters cast ballots in Cork, Limerick, and other counties amid mixed turnout and postelection tallies.
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Express
Exein
Forres
Navin
Bruce Ps
Duffie
Dusty
Hamilton
Taylor
Brabazon
Evans
CarLow
O'Connell
Longfield
Lotta
Duspback
Bellewue
Dawson
Fortescue
M‘clintock
Axtrim
Cousty
John Irving
John Rowan
John M.neade
Nathaniel Alexander
Tipperary
Maher
Cave
Lou Barker
Maude
Barker
Lonerorp
Luke White
Wickrow
Acton
Howard
Grattan
Sir Ralph
Clark
Eannis
Macnamara
Ie Ay
O'Brien
Vandeleurts
Maloney
Stirlingshire
Bruce
Forbes
Extraordinary Express
Spain
Buonaparte
Prince Louis
Ham
Genoa
Hugon
Hyeres
Toulouse
M. Mahul
Athens
M. Conduriotte
M. Cristides
M. Mesaya
M. Risos
M. Hess
M. Tissamenos
Augsburg Gazette
Trieste
Candia
Sigxine
Foreign Office
Austria
France
Great Britain
Prussia
Russia
Turkey
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Mehemet Ali
Chronicle
Romeg
Mons
Belli
Mapame DE Fevucheres
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Warwick
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Urphy
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TruEsday
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Ted
Pall-malt
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Universal Community Society of Rational Religionists
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J. R—I
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S. M
Parliament
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Madame
W.S
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Canada
Canada Emigration Office
W. J
South Australian Company
New Broad-street
Mary Shannon
Spanish Legion
Regent. Street
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Medhurst
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