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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 31, 1847

Page

7

Curious column notes on British parliaments and odd items

A dated column surveys the last fourteen British parliaments with dissolved dates and premier names, then shifts to curiosities from Coventry records, coin sales, a modern rope tale, Niagara Falls tragedy, French superstition, pineapples grown outdoors, Byron anecdotes, Queen Victoria genealogy, Rougham Oak and a nine ton cake.

Obsequies of Mr. O Connell in Rome

Letter from Dr Miley describes the Rome funeral of Daniel O Connell as a grand, spiritual rite ordered by Pope Pius IX. He recounts the civic and religious pomp, inscribed monuments, and the Irish gathering, praising O Connell’s influence on Catholicism and Irish rights while noting Rome’s ceremonial grandeur and future observances.

Miley Romer Rome Ireland Rowane Pius IX Domenichino Lateran St. Peter's St. Peter Constantine the Great Charlemagne Daniel O'Connell Kingdom of Ireland Havre O'Connell Campus Martiae Roman Forum Tiber Seven Hills Tom Italy Tentara Apar Peter Godomiey Muer Genoa

Total Loss of a Steamer and Forty-four Lives

A shipwreck off Genoa led to the loss of a steamer with forty four lives. Eyewitness accounts recount heroism by Captain Cape and Mr Stubbs as they faced raging seas, rescuing a child and a wife, and aiding survivors amid surf and wreckage. Bodies were recovered and survivors cared for by local crews and natives with brandy and timely aid. The narrative also notes a separate incident about Irish paupers being returned to Ireland from Marlborough Street police court.

Teels Messrs Bernie, Berkeley Elliot Mr. Stobba Mr. Gore Mr. Stubbs Mary Mr. Dennis Mr. Elliot Berkeley Captain Cape Gore Stabba Mr. Berkeley Cape Portiona Joyner John Scard Hexton Cowan Cowan Richards Clements Stubbs Theen Memdom Blamire Mr. Thornton Cestems Wickham John Balfour Inisa Paurens Marlborough Street St. Martin’s Ireland Infeniion Hardwick Cork Limerick

Dramatic Arts Flourish At The Queen's Theatre Encore Night

A lively program packed with operas dramas and comedies drew strong crowds. Performances featured Miss Rainforth and company with Bellini's Sonnambula and Shakespearean staging. Dickens and partners headlined a Manchester benefit showcasing humor and strong acting, promising substantial proceeds.

Drury Lane Theatre Meeting Hones Lease Plans and Debts

The annual general meeting of Drury Lane proprietors convened at the theatre saloon with Sir Edward Codrington chairing. Attendees included the Earl of Cheville and Sir William de Bathe as the committee reported ongoing losses, a disputed lease with the Teaters trustees, and the new lessee M Jullien who plans high quality drama. An outstanding rent arrear of £23000 was noted, repairs progress promised future relief, and a future meeting was proposed to discuss broad theatre benefits.

Davart Lass Tasaras Drury Lane Theatre Edward Codrington Earl of Cheville William de Bathe Chaloner Clayton Grenfell Thomas Dann Atill M. Jullien Boon M.jullien Cosmonama Duke of Cambridge Duke of Argyle Earl Countess of Cardigan Countess of Mar Baroness Rothschild Earl St.Germane Lord Palmerston Frederick Trench Marquis of Ely

Goodwood Races Craven Stakes and Other Events

The Goodwood card features the Craven Stakes won by Wilderneas with Outpost second and Ziska third. Red Hart takes the Gratwicke Stakes, Nectar wins the Lavant Stakes, Ennai triumphs in the Queen’s Plate, and Surplice dominates the Ham Stakes. Camera Obscura secures the Craven Stakes Course win while Campanile and Ould Ireland headline other sprint and handicap events.

Goodwood Craven Clementina R. Bukeley Montpensier Duke of Richmond Herp Red Hart Tis Nectar Bat Slo F. Batler Lord Eglinton da Witt Lord Exeter Tippet Lady Augusta Caversham Kent Caverahbam Augusta de Witt Wall Appearance Mr. Mostyn Mr. Bowes Tara Home St. Demetri Ennil Mowerina T.Y.C Mostyn Dawson Liston Jobo Day Anglia Lord Cheaterfield Hy Don John Colonel Anson Lord Fylington Astrea Surplice W. Raseell Mann D.R.S.C Mr. Gally A. Day W.W. Bulkeley Archness Mathematician Goodwood Club Mr. Mostyo Camera Obscura Captain Potter Count Bathyany Stepney Syra Gratwicke Lady Cecilia Lord Strathmore Crown Prince Onbaldeston Cerberus Innkeepers Mr. Irwin Ould Ireland Sly Br. C. Rayner Corinoa Mr. Osbaldeston Lanercost Mountain Sylph Lebanon the Queen Toscar George Barnwell Black Doe Silver Eel Draco Bin‘pacle Mr. Osbaldenton

King of Kildare and Yacht Races on August 2

The report notes King of Kildare beating Mr Moatsn's Daughter of Toacar and Lord Chesterfield's by Doc John at Pelzefower's dam by two lengths. It lists young watermen John Henry Knox, Richard James Mee, John Robert Devoy, William Henry Ellis, Themes John Williamson, and William Perry contending for Doggett's coat and badge with prizes £478 6d and £2 12s 6d, plus South Sea Stock interest. Start is at half past six in the evening. The Cugssouns Reparra says two cups for English yachts, one for vessels over 32 tons, one for 15 to 32 tons, with sailing rules per English Yacht Clubs and a French committee observer.

Her Majesty Pauoees Cesina Messrs Angue'b. Reach Hatatitop Broad School Shandygaff Linenhall Misa Jemima Dickeybird Copfo Denree Emma Stanley Mosere Granby Cowell J. Webster Compton Avatrat Tazarus Widgoetts Wright Mary White Minu Woolger Mdle Cheri Boanoce Mias Harding Miss Woolgar Coyne H. Horncastle Mias Rebeccs Isaacs Allen J. H. Tolly Bellini Susagr Texares Surrey Shakspeare King John G. Bennett Shakapoare Mr. Bennett Falconbridge H. Marston Lyon Habert Vauxuart Gallagys House of Legislature Wardle Auer Molle Pauline Cuzent George the Third Duke and Duchess of Cleveland Duke of Leeds Countess Powis Paulett Lord Castlerough Earl of Munster Lord Charleville Count de Bark M. Cotta É&C O. Tue Sumanzi Zootopica GaxdExs Saaxereany Tyler Surrey Zoological Gardens Damael Alfred Crowgalll Fande Leioe Howt Manchester Charles Dickens Serjeant Talfourd Ben Jonson Dickens Don Jerrold Mark Eemon Leech Forster Mr. Snobbington Mark Lemon Rover Ron Romer Miss Knibbs Eang Lord Exeter Sererd Beeher J. Sharp J. Lord Eglinton Lothario Mies Ells Queen Mile Plover Emigract Ponch Milliner Miles’s Boy Resolution Vampyre Pantomime Kite Mise Ells E T Millinery Miss Elis Hydrangea Plandit Solution Mixa Elia Panch Sovaeasb T.Y.C Rolt the Car Whitehouse Collingwood Pettit Idas Nottingham G. Owen Cald Ireland Don John Mr. Rolt Garry Owen Ranning Twain Blackbird Montyn Lord Chesterfield F. Boll Mr. Bolt Bravissimo Wyatt Camera Obscura Iteps Mr. Mostyn Wilderness Mr. Gully Clarendon A. Day George Barnwell Mr. Trwia Donestr Doggett South Sea Sir W. Jelliffe John Henry Knox Old Bargo House Richard James Mee Greenwich John Robert Devoy Rotherhithe William Henry Ellis Weatminster

Royal Dublin Society exhibition draws nobles and merchants

His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and Countess of Clarendon visit the Royal Dublin Society show, accompanied by high-ranking clergy and nobility. They inspect Irish manufacture with Macdona and Co., Nicoll’s paletots and other items, hoping to spur domestic industry and employment. A subsequent Railway Traffic Return and a medical advertisement section follow in the issue.

Royal Dublin Society Countess of Clarendon Dobiln Duke of Leinster Dublin Macdona and Co Paletot Bronenulbe bin Ireland Bad Jawa England Messra Nicoll Constantine Russia Agang Robert Peel Drayton Manor Birmingham Mesara. Wareing New Street Messrs. Nicoll London Conani Imperium

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