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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 02, 1839
Page
5
The House of Commons was filled with petitions against the Government Plan led by Wesleyans. Most remonstrances arise from misapprehension yet broad opposition persists. A Macclesfield petition from Sunday School teachers calls ignorance a virtue and warns against spreading knowledge.
A House of Lords discussion condemns the cold blooded execution of four prisoners linked to Colonel Prince and the Upper Canada Militia. The debate demands fair judgment, imagines French partisan raids, and cites the Duke of Wellington on frontier atrocities, urging swift end to the violence for England and the United States.
A Westminster reflection laments lack of concrete policy details from Ministers and Lord Melbourne. The piece argues finality or genuine reform hinges on Conservative fusion, and stresses Fleetwood's motion as pivotal to reveal opinions before Tuesday's vote.
Bristol reports a deadly pit disaster at Messrs Braine and Co. Kingswood. Eleven workers perished when water flooded a cutting after striking an old vein pillar. Twenty five escaped, many trapped in the lower levels amid shock and mourning in the village.
The House of Commons discussed postal reform with Lord J Russell stating the government will propose a uniform penny rate. The plan follows the committee report, needs months to prepare, and would pledge adoption and cover revenue shortfalls. The move aims to convenience middle and lower classes.
The opera Norma faced a mid act pause as Signor Tati fell ill amid a crowd’s hiss and a dropped scene. Manager Laporte explained the delay with credit to Tati’s hurt pride and readiness to resume. Rubini’s engagement blocked other choices. Charles Kean begins Haymarket run next week while Madame Vestris becomes Covent Garden lessee after Macready.
Sporting intelligence covers the new Ascot Grand Stand at Ascot Heath with construction funded by 100 shares, its facilities and capacity, and improved betting arrangements. It details the royal procession including the Queen and royal guests, police arrangements, and summaries of multiple races from the week, noting weather, attendance, and notable outcomes across stakes and plates.
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