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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 04, 1842
Page
5
Damaged OCR fragment mentions Mr and ward related petition hopes and possible writs. Readable bits reference a debate over issue writ and actions by individuals tied to a ward. No clear names or dates are present in the surviving text.
In Parliament discussions, peers urge thorough probes into alleged bribery and improper influence. The Ipswich and Southampton seats are cited as precedents while debates consider expanding inquiry powers and guarding borough rights amid fears of compromised outcomes and public expense.
John Bull argues that Mr. Attwood, Harwich’s representative, is unlikely to gain a peerage. It cites past loyalties, the 1841 Roebuck Committee, and Peel’s position, suggesting political gratitude fades. The piece questions Attwood’s future alliances and whether public deeds warrant a title.
In Cheapside at night a dispute arose over the use of the phrase Yes, Very. Dr Vivian and Mrs Vivian alleged public disturbance after a man was restrained for uttering the words, while Beeton denied using them. Alderman Kelly observed the case focused on propriety rather than crime, noting ladies should avoid late night strolls and avoiding insults.
A historic Lyme Regis election inquiry concludes with William Exq as not duly elected and Thomas Hussey as burgess. The committee reports bribery occurred but not to a level changing the outcome, noting candidate funds and bills of sale.
Sunday fire at the Oriental clubhouse in Hanover-square resulted from a gas explosion in a ground floor dressing room. engines arrived but were not used as flames were extinguished before. The column also reports a human remains found in a pork barrel, public meetings on home colonization, a fatal road accident, two sisters drowned in the Thames, Ipswich political maneuvering, a Scots Guards review, fashion notes, and a Waterloo Bridge suicide.
The Indian mail reports the fall and surrender of Ghuznee with garrisons to Kabul and British forces moving to Jellalabad. In London, Inspector Maclean uncovers a prior 1841 robbery case linked to John Francis, whose later arrest for shooting at the Queen may be connected, with detailed witness notes and a pending inquiry before the lord mayor.
Ipswich reports five candidates for the borough representation. Independent John Nicholson of Fenchurch-street enters the field, promising not to spend a penny. Reformers Gisborne and Moffat gain strong support as Tories struggle to gain traction amid questions of funds and party cohesion. Nomination tomorrow, rough campaigning anticipated as watchers note renewed calls for pure election.
Paris intelligence from Madrid stirs political fumes as ministers may resign and a new cabinet form while Paris Bourse reacts to three railroad bill rejections. Belfast election petition concludes with Belfast polling irregularities cited to overturn the .last election results and declare it void.
The Morning Post excerpt argues that a tariff will crush cattle breeding, raise fresh meat costs, and ruin English producers while boosting salted imports. It warns English farmers and laborers face widespread job losses as cattle rearing declines and grain farming shifts to cheaper methods, widening class disparities.
In 1836 Dr Hampden, regius professor of divinity, faced censure from old high church and Puseyite factions, restricting his lectures and orders. The dispute widened, threatening academic free speech while easing later into a push for moderation and liberalization in the university.
The Haymarket revival of One Fault starred Miss Faucit as Leonie with Ernest played by Mr. James Vining, while Straxp Theatre featured Keeleys in a new burletta Duchess of Exeter set after the Battle of Barnet. The Olympic Theatre closed its season with Bede's benefit and praise for Jack in the Water, Waterloo views, and an earnest address by Mr. Wild. Parisian star Bauffe announced at St James's for a short run starting Monday.
Sporting intelligence reports a Derby fallout with large deficits at Tattersalls. Beales faces £18,000 loss, others lost between £1,000 and £3,000, and a long‑standing insider is in default. The piece analyzes betting schemes, odds, and grim Monday and Tuesday scenes of despondency at the exchange.
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