28 Jul 1839
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 28, 1839
Page
1
The piece argues Chartism endangers civil order and property, cites Birmingham riots and inflammatory rhetoric from leaders, warns against illusion of a purely political movement, and urges police, military support, and legislative fixes to protect industry and national unity. It praises restraint, condemns incendiary language, and calls for economic reforms.
At Eton petty sessions a summons was granted against Mrs Barnett of Arbour Hill near Slough to show cause why she should not be bound over under the 34th Edward III for being greatly defamed by resorting to houses suspected of adultery and incontinency. The case links to Mrs Harris of London, a brothel keeper, and an alleged relationship with Barnett. The hearing is set for Eton on Wednesday the 31st.
Anxious days end with Holloway Head calm amid alarm at a timber-yard fire near Lancaster Street and Princess Street. Lord John Russell's police funding plan delights Birmingham workers, while Attwood condemns currency policies and laments factional divides.
Disturbances erupt in Newcastle after a nighttime clash on the Side. Police repels a mob assault on officers and a bank, with multiple injuries reported and 400 rioters involved. Prisoners including Arch White Peter Flanagan Barnard Flanagan and Thomas Owen face charges. weapons found on Owen suggest local metal works ties.
A London chartist meeting at Boltcourt Hall discusses defending Taylor and Lovett, rescinding the August 12 sacred month strike, and warns of disunion. The convention heartily endorses a middle class alliance and urges a peaceful, legislative path to the people's charter with a strong address to working and middle classes.
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