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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 30, 1842

Page

5

Extensive Crediton Fire Destroys Dozens Of Homes

A large fire in Crediton Monday night devastated thirty to forty houses in Bowden Street and surrounding areas. Fire engines arrived after exten sive delays as water ran dry from wells and ponds. Farmers aided by supplying water carts and horses, while authorities planned a formal inquiry into the blaze.

Exeter Crediton Bowden Street Sun West of England London The Royal Exchange North of London Fire Insurance Offices

Wesleyan Conference Sits On City Road Chapel Ballot

The Wesleyan conference at City Road chapel opened with a presidential ballot for next year. Votes cast show De Tlannah 25, J Scott 11, Stanley 5, Atherton 5, Galland 2, Waddy 2, Alder 4, with two candidates announced for the pending Southward vacancy: Ain Jul Darling and Mr. George Ledger.

Wesleyan Conference City Road Tlannah J. Scott Lis Stanley Sy Atherton Galland Waddy Alder Southwart Ain Jul Darling George Ledger Grace Darling Fern Island Banhors Gee Shy Berwick Forfarshire Gus Tay Augusta Anther Brigish Langit Kers Praxer Flavre Havre Cma England Caneiont J. H. Gilley Grand Park Favre Onnual Minns Pesne Bel Fetter-lane Henry Ratier Charles Davis Pleur-de.lis-court Potter-lane Coke Davis Flenar-de-lis-court Aaron Forster Piccadilly St James’s Street Messrs. Reece and Co South Hal Juarez Paris Grand Opera London Sth Somerset House Scotland Yggett Costano Bapce Dogr Tt Great Britain Geoerge W. Ross Greenwich John Willian Rugg King Edward Iy Wapping George Edward Rose Horselydown Ots Shall Power James Liddy Wandsworth William “Skiff Horseferry South Sea William Jolliffe S .Meekiff Liddy

Tragic drowning at Southerdown and Kingston upon Thames theft case

A Newport family drowned at Southerdown Glamorganshire when the two daughters were swept away by the tide. In Kingston upon Thames two men alleged to be a clerk and a publican faced magistrates for stealing £5 5s, £13 in gold, and £6 in silver from Mr Dunlop at the Dolphin. The case featured witnesses, disputed identity, and the defendants were remanded and later released on bail with sureties.

Gething Newport Monmouthshire Southerdown Glamorganshire Acen Bath Journal W. B. Jones Kingston Upon Thames Dunlop Dolphin Lishown London Elizabeth Atkins Wayer

Revival of Bold Stroke for a Husband Dazzles London Audiences

A lively revival of Mrs. Cowley’s Bold Stroke for a Husband graced theaters with Don Cesar played by Farren and Don Julio by F. Vining. The Irish Embassy and other pieces featured Mrs. Honey, Mr. Collins, and J. Parry. A magic act by Herr Dover closed the night, with a royal audience in attendance and notes of applause for the performers.

Edwin Yarnold Donna Victoria J. Parry Patrick Oviemipo Nate Careless Juan Honey Moss Sanders M. Maivzer Duuy Dobler Africa Herr Dover Alcaens Mali Duke of Cambridge Duchess and Princess Augusta of Cambridge Duchess of Adelaide Wemble Alfred Shaw Macready Mir Charles Mathews Dover Edward Lytton Bulwer Princess's Oxford-street Mr. Lumley Italy Beau Monde Toadwood Roberto Devereux Martini Ronconi Molle Cerito Manchester Liverpool London Senaeon Kemble Jules Benedict Covent-garden Theatre Hughes Eames Orcestra Meyerbeer Paris Opera Academie Royale Robert le Diable Frankfort Edward Document Spring Dannecker Wurzburgh Royal Adelaide Gallery Sappho Affghanistan Ghazai

Aquatic Regattas Stir London Thames Sluice

The Thames from London Bridge to Chelsea hosted three regattas with watermen and prize races drawing thousands. Westminster and Eton crews clashed in a four mile eight-oared match, Westminster leading from Barnes to Putney and finishing 32 seconds ahead.

Tur Landig St. Luke’s Hirst Edward Atkins George Brown James Thomas William Woodford James Wight William Wright Thomas Southam Thomas Woodford Prk Thos Chile Edward Coates Jas. Woodford Richi Lack Yellow Black Bluc Blue Liambeth HS Wagermen St. Mary's Lambeth William Wilson William Atolls Richard Wilson George Maynard George Wild George Wilson Edward Perry Lewis Richards John Maynard Henry Maynard Charles Maynard Henry Shelton Westminster-hrndon Sir Robert Burietys Hungerford Scarlet Green Bine Verxhall Bridge Robert Burneus Lambeth Stairs Joseph Harris Thomas Harrison James Weed P. Morton G. Allen W. Neville John Harris John Harrison B. Kelly C. Lipscombe Wim. Weed John Moore Semen Pink Mies Blackfriars Towin Rigarra Tower Mark Lane George James James Robinson Charles’ Papert Qight Bluir John Stutchbury John Finch Yeow Reobert Kallem St. Katharine’s Robinson Paplett Stutchbury Malem Vavid Allem Robert Ballo James Finch Tallon Che Wherries Towerhill Thomas Jones Hrechnronp Aouaria St. Martin Wunverford Stairs Menygerford Stairs Milbank Terwe Queen's Scholars Westminster Kroxians Eton Cambridge Oxford London Westminsters Hlonians Datchet Htonians Putney Noulton Tan Westminster Party Leander Shamrock Westminster Scholars Chandler’s Pier Kew St. Ib J.G. Smythe Mount Y. Seagrave Wilson M. Hagrard Folliott G. W.H. Milman Fellowes Smith Puke C. Goolden Richards A.merewether Pemberton Roberts Stangate Kion Layton Leander Club Barker Putney-bridge Barnes Terrace Etonians Hammersmith Bridge Putney Bridge

Goodwood Races Highlight Classic Stakes And Crowds

At Goodwood many royal visitors and nobles observed a long program of races led by The Craven Stakes and The Queen's Plate. Discord won the Craven Stakes while The Castor claimed Lavant Stakes. Envoy triumphed in the Drawing Room Stakes. Mustapha won the Sweepstakes. The Tiger led in the Craven Club Stakes. The event drew elite attendees including the Duke of Richmond, the Dukes of Bedford and Beaufort, and numerous marquises and earls.

Jattersali Mos Goodwood Duke of Orleans Newmarket France Epsom Ascot Doncaster Lords and Commons Goodswuor House Petworth My. Kuwall Discord Melody J. Dat Lord Persey Joly Bay Mid. Metun Outol Trempotine Colonel Anson Yes Duke of Pichimenne St Ib Element Toway Anade Jan Ease Vrampoeilly Mlopemaent Lavant Lord Maidstone Scott Mr. Lycen Bastile Lord Exeter Reiram Kailius George Bentinck Bramble Mr. Gratwicke Hopeful Hven Duke of Wodford Envoy Robinson Colonel Peel Seahorse Set Tib Attila Duke of Riehmana Eaglesfield Grevill Goodmai G. Bentinck Exeter Albion Hovey Attersloice Eavey Ami Lest G. Bentinck Mustapha Tit Lord Veralain Ricbert de Goran Mr. Wreford Wiseacre G. Bentied Firebrand Sib Duke of Richmond Ellis George Botinel George Honlinck Yorkstare Lads Briday Foto Dito Dagt Nicholas My. Johnstone Charles Nel Mierson Thchowald Hylas Charles Nti Hyllas Alche Charles Sip Itn Ater Duke of Eelmend the Currier Lord March Mr. Ualares Captain Pottin Vida Courrier Bro Yfseld Lord Eglington Gay Midkiletom Cornel Muratie Gratwicke F Mary Anson Armitass Beiram Muiltins Wreford Sultan Junior Victoria Ray Middleton Margetina Elis Clare Aristides Armitage Murat Jhinkeepers Lord G. Bentinck W. Howlett Duke ‘of Richmond Duke and Duchess of Bedford Duke ‘and Duchess of Beaufort Westminster Normandy Lauis Eglintoun Stradbroke Albemarle Chesterfield Verulam Byng Peel Pettat P. Williams H. Pill G. Fitzroy J. Murray R. Colborne Capt Boyle Capt. Paulett J. Sandiland Berkeley Ponsonby Gen. Gilbert Messrs W. Etwall D. Radcliffe Clive Delme Portman Booth Codrington J. Bayly Neville Udny Gardner Rothschild Grard Vulcan Tripoli Meninna Vibration Waridan T.Y.C Lord Jersey Touchstone Adela Chapple Garry Owen Camelino Marshal Soult Currycomb Pharold Knightsbridge Exquisite Maresfield’s Misdeal Elopement Marshal Major Hay Retriever Murphy Lord ‘Kelburne Muley Moloch Acton Mr. Shelley Daddy Longlegs Galaor

Goodwood Race Meeting Revelations and Prize Sculptures

Retrigger led from start to finish in a six length win with Albion failing to run as the Stand Plate of 50 sovs plus a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each is noted. The article details multiple races at Goodwood, prize models by Garrard and Cotterill featuring Bruce’s battle axe and Thomas the Rhymer subjects with lavish sculpture notes and a roundup of shoot locations and moose hunting results.

St Lawrence Welfare Bellissima Bro Knight of the Whistle Studley Royale Seahorse Una Bosphorus Arcanus Vakeel Lucy Banks Pocket Viper Albion Duke of Richmond the Carrier Rogers Thewbald Pocahontas Ley Elis Lord Rosslyn Gilbert Mr. W. Stanley Cecil Butler Lord Chesterfield Mule Moloch Vetuwria Lord G. Bentinck Tiptoe Lord Eglinton the Young'an Lye Mr. Treen Fitzroy Camel Rockingham Enterprise Lord Verulam Briting Belcoour Thistle Whippet Middleham Niine Charles Robin Mr. Forth Policy Mr. Ferguson Messrs Garrard Goodwood Cotterill Bannockburn Robert Bruce Henry de Bohun Boone Bruce Mr. Catterill de Bohun Kurr Thomas the Rhymer Ercildoune Thomas Great Britain

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