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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 07, 1840

Page

8

Desperate Escape Attempt From Newgate Prison

Desperate bid by prisoners Dan Gould and condemned Bailey to flee Newgate after covert planning in the condemned cells. They removed window gratings, tampered with bricks, and constructed a rope from bedding. the escape failed in heavy rain, guards recovered them exhausted, and authorities launched an investigation at Guildhall.

Gould Templeman Pocock Newgate Dan Gould Cope Newgate Street Bailey Guildhall

Death of Nouri Effendi Turkish Ambassador in Berlin

Vienna dispatches report the death of Nouri Effendi the Turkish Ambassador at Berlin after a severe lunacy attack upon arrival in Vienna. He had shown early mental illness and physicians advised institutional care. The condition, linked to home sickness, was deemed dangerous.

Tunsisa Amrassipon Sar Berzin Vienna Nouri Fifendi Berlin Nouri Effendi Bethnal-green Queen’s Bench Coleridge Parisy St. Pancris St. James's Householders and “ Parochial Association Marquis of Clanricarde Bainbridge Earl de Grey G. Byng John Rodney Ward Bridgewater Tinion Bridgewater Col Luttrell Hannah Chidgey Herapath Bristol Chidgey Wells Assizes Ward Cliffe Robson Royal Horse Artillery Dynely

Extraordinary Poisoning Case in Manchester Wealthy Lovers Die

In Manchester two young lovers Dinah Spence and John Binks planned to die by arsenic as the regiment he joined prepared to leave. Binks died. Spence survived after lingering illness. Their inquest details a premeditated suicide pact, letters to family and friends, and denial of medical aid until both were gravely ill. The account records their statements and the housekeeper Mrs Wain’s actions during the event.

Wenchester Manichester Kingdom Pin-mill Brow Great Ancoats Street John Binks 96Th Regiment Regent Road Barracks Manchester Dinah Spence 96Th Wain Chapman Ancoats Street Taylor John Norroy Taylor Tam TF Doen Ben Messrs. Caylor Shatwell’s Mary Slater Deceared Isaac Binks Soldor Norey Taller Plesend Burryd Norreuy Jons- Mors Greave Johnson Nansoy Staneye Rionney Lees Street Ancoats Lane Balls

Inquest on a Death by Arsenic in Tea

A coroner reports the death of a young man under twenty one after arsenic was found in his tea. The verdict declares the deceased an infant not of discretion and that the death was caused by arsenic administered by another, adjourned to Fleur de Lis for corroboration. The piece also notes a government inquiry into the Rhodes and Damascus Jewish tragedy and efforts to prevent future abuses.

Ann Spence John Byid Fleur de Lis Pin-mill Brow Felo de Se Dasasceus Society For Converting the Constantinople Egypt Rhodes Damascus Lord Ponsonby Col. Hodges

Extinction of the Slave Trade Meeting at Exchey Ball

A large gathering at Exchey Ball for the Society for the Extinction of the Slave Trade and Civilisation of Africa heard Prince Albert preside. Notables including Guizot, Peel, and Gurney attended as speeches urged stronger action against the slave trade, with donations announced from royal and noble patrons and calls for nationwide auxiliary societies.

Society Africa Exchey Ball Royal Prince Albert Society of Friends Robert Grosvenor George Lennox Anson M. Guizot France Earl of Chichester Earl Howe Earl of Devon C. Fitzroy Lord Ashley Viscount Mahon M.P Viscount Sandon Viscount Howick Lord Worsley Lord Nugent Lord Teignmouth Lord Seaford Winchester Exeter Chichester Ripon Salisbury Hereford Norwich Gloucester Lichfield Nova Scotia Dr. Dealtry R. Peel G. Murray G.C.B S. Canning H. Hardinge S. Lushington G. Grey A. Johnson W. S. Lascelles C. Langdale T. D. Acland R. H. Inglis Sheriff Wheelton Archdeacon Witherforce Milnes Earl of Burnet Samuel Gurney Baines Vigors Lord Robert Grosvenor Irving Duke of Norfolk Vaughan Lietchild Mr. Gladstone G. Bennet Marquis of Breadalbane Northampton England Europe Canterbury York Armagh London Thomas Clarkson Mountstuart Elphinstone Buxton O’connel Ruston 0 Connell Baronet Lushington Society For the Extinction of Duke of Northumberland Breadesbane All Ireland L. Barclay W. C. Langdale Great Britain G. Clayton Marquis of Northampton Friends of Africa Lord Howick Lord Sandon Bunting Geo. Murray Thomas Dyke Acland Mr. O'Connell

Abolitionist Remarks At Platform Row Over O Connell

On the platform Inglis and Ackland, Tory baronets, admitted that Mr. O Connell was purposely excluded. They ordered the sub-organist to strike up a voluntary on the grand organ the moment the chairman left the chair to double make assurance.

Inglis and Ackland Mr. O'Connell

Fire at York Minster prompts restoration plans

The York Courant reports on the late fire at York Minster, noting no official restoration yet but indicating a definite program soon. It details past costs, current repairs, and the need to rebuild the south western tower, with walling of the nave to protect services and facilitate work. A chapter meeting, Dean Cockburn's sermon, and broad public subscriptions headline efforts, with restoration anticipated in 1841 and a September musical festival planned.

Minster York Scarborough Edward Vavasour York Courant Dr. Cockburn St. Michael-le-Belfrey’s Dean

Enevolent Fire and Life Insurance and National Benefit Society Ad

An advertisement for the En Evvolent Fire and Life Insurance and National Benefit Society outlines life, sick, and endowment policies with monthly premiums, fire insurances from ten pounds to a hundred, and household insurances. It promotes affordable options for modest means, directs readers to prospectuses at 351 Strand, and is signed by Henry Wilson, Actuary and Secretary. It also notes forthcoming New Zealand information and an officer despatch of the New Zealand Company.

National Benefit Society Henry Wilson New Zealand Limdon J. W. Parker West Strand

J Simmons Straw Hat House Extends Premises for New Season

Paris Chip Leghorn Tuscan Rutland and other straw hats showcased by J Simmons as best yet with new novelties for ladies' dress. Prices include Paris Chip Hats 12s Real Brozzi Leghorns 20s Rutlands 5s Tuscans 4s 6d Dunstables 28 6d and more. Merchants and trade supplied. London Bridge address given.

Paris Simmons King William-street London-bridge Cannon Street

Solvents and bankruptcy notices in Lonson Gazette May 29

The Lonson Gazette lists bankruptcies and solvencies. Notices include J Ackerman woollen-draper Bruton Somerset and J Bateman blacksmith Cirencester Gloucester, with many others such as ironmasters, chemists, cotton manufacturers, and motor vehicle trades. Certificates and partnerships dissolved are noted with locations across England.

Lonson Gazette Tssolvents J. Ackerman Bruton Somerset J. Bateman Cirencester Gloucester Hanover-square F. Gye Fleet-street R. Hughes Fleet-stree J. Brown Sheffield York Balderston Lancashire Leeds Elothmerchant S. Prices Blackburn E. Thompson Cambrize C. Rose Great Yarmouth Birmingham J. Rediarn Meltham H. J C. Elsworth Colemen Street Woal Bond-stree Tailors Regarns C. Stilt E A J.T. Ady Bary Berk A. Peardman Ainsworth Tew Enshire Wheelwright Gent Bradford Wood-street Cheapside Rymmond Driver Great Ormoond-street

Auctioneers and Merchants Listing City Firms in Post

A lengthy OCR fragment lists numerous firms and trades scattered across cities and streets. Names include auctioneers Alan and Gibbs Briamose Street. coal and timber merchants J and D Taylor Farringdon Street. hatters C Wix and Sons. booksellers Dransfield and Co. cotton spinners J Dransfield. flax spinners Stott and Booth Chesheatog. worsted spinners A Wilson and Sons Great New Street. type founders J and De Jarvis. tailors Cripps and Ackland Waterlane Richmond. carriers Myers Whitehead and Co. and other merchants and grinders, with mixed place references such as Leeds Liverpool and Birmingham areas.

Loweytoft Suffolk tailors—Cripps and Ackland Waterlane Richmond Surrey Ennamon-Carriers Myers, Whitehead and Co Iverpool Edwards and Town Kentawhar Montagneise South Wark, Wharfingers Mayawl Co Cowper ‘ Grinders

Bankrupts and certificates listed in Hoho?don Gazette

A long list of bankrupts and traders from Covent Garden to Bristol with names and trades, including A Webster lamp maker and P Barnes coal merchant, plus certificates on June 23 for miller upholsterer innkeeper and auctioneer, followed by partnerships dissolved among various firms across England and Wales.

Hohdon A. Webster Betford-street Covent-gard P. Barnes Jamaica-street C. Campbell Bishop Safe-Street Shipy An C. M'Clean Poland-street Oxford-street P. Erick Milton Sittingbourne Kent TY. Morgan Lunthisaint Glamorganshire Vietualler S. Masters Newport oMnouthshire Ironmonger G. Hutchinson Sheffield P- Spencer Nottingham Baker I. Grundy Preston Woollentraper Williams Bristol E. Patrick Gloucester Deatoy Sale T. Stalsall Liverpool R. Franklin Ferriby-stuke Lincolnshire Miller W. Ball Lichfield G. Ray St. Helen’s Lancashire R.spincer North Shoreham Hampshire S. Lennox J. Cutis Manchester J. Arnett Witney Oxfordshire Eyo Cex J. Storer Tristock Leicestershire G. Jull Parkyn and Gaskin Bodmin Cornwall Wrieht and Co Clement’s-lane W. Forbes Moyer and Frankis Southampton Wilson and Henchman Ward Essex Brown and Tucker Lightpill Stroud H. ¥Ardon Leamington Shofield Wright and Co T. Barnwell Leamington Priors Green and Aertin Barnlett’s Holuorn Hilton and Collinson Trinity-Jane Copestick and Ashworth Tanchester Worsted Marshall and Harman Norwich Orchell Waer

Money Market Prices and Railway Shares Summary

Consols quoted 91 to 92 ex-dividend, New 3s 3d per cent, Exchecuer Bills 263 to 28s premium. Spanish Bonds 27 to 274 with coupons, Danish 3 per cents 79 to 80, Portuguese 35 to 35 4, Dutch 24 per cents 548 to 643, Colombian 26 to 26 1, Mexican 32 to 3, Brazilian 76 to 77. London and Birmingham Railway 87 to 88 premium, Great Western 31 4 to 32 prem, London Joint Stock Bank 33 to 32 prem.

Welsian London and Birmingham Railway Great Western Brighton Bleekwall Greenwich Southampton Croydon London and Westminster’ Bank Taem London Joint Stock Bank

London Markets Corn Exchange Report June 1 Prices

Market notes show moderate land carriage wheat supply and steady demand. Fine wheat prices slip, other grades adjust up to two shillings. barley dull, peas and beans strong, oats higher. Listed prices cover Kent to Suffolk wheat, English barley, malt, oats, rye, flour. last week arrivals include English wheat, barley, oats, beans and peas.

Corn Exchange Mark-Lane Nonway Kent Essex Suffolk London

Smithfield Market report for Monday June 1

Smithfield market totals 2,627 cattle 27,171 sheep and lambs 126 calves 617 pigs. Beef 3s 1d to 4s 6d per stone. mutton 3s 10d to 4s. lamb 5s 10d to 6s 10d. veal 4s 6d to 5s 6d. pork 38s 10d to 4s 10d per stone of Sibs. Beef trade dull with none above 4s 6d. sheep and lambs trade heavy with large supplies. no change from Friday's quotations.

Smithfield-Market

Hay Market Prices and Load Details

Market listings show Southrie CP Hay rates 75 to 100s per load of 36 trusses for hay and straw with Clover and Straw quotes. Hexertrorp hay 80s to 80s, Clover 90s to 100s, Straw 38s to 42s. Recent Farnx hay 80s to 85s, Clover 90s to 100s, Straw 88s to 42s with 36 truss loads.

HAY Markets Ssuthrie Cp Hexertrorp Farx

Coal price list with delivery additions per ton

A historical coal exchange listing prices by supplier and location with an added delivery surcharge of 10s to 12s per ton. The document enumerates multiple firms such as Adairs, Carr's Harley, Holywell Main, Russell's High Main, Wylain, Hartlepool, Tees, Bewicke and Co, and others, noting per ton costs in shillings and pence alongside ships arrived at 10s.

Coal Exchange Adairs Carr's Harley Holywell Main Pontop Windsor Russell's High Main Chestiz Leaze’s Main Smith’s Pentop Willington Townley South Hartley Tanfield Mosr Buddle West Hartley Evinwood Westgate Wylain Wall Heaton Bell and Brown Clarke and Co Hotspur Kidingworth Riddell Walker Braddyll Hetton Lambton Stewarts Whitwell Hartlepool Tees Bewicke and Co Hilda Haswell Lyons Pemberton Seymour Tennent’s Hartlepool

Births Marry and Deaths in Victorian Records

Births record a Countess of Leven and Melville daughter and a Welsh delivery on the Bonidi steamer with aboard aid and later nurse arrangements. Marriage announces Viscount Drumlanzyg to Caroline Margaret Clayton at Gretna Hall and St. Marys. Deaths note Samuel Faragomb Sanders fall from a chair and inquests, Jane Blaylock apoplexy in Christchurch Liverpool, and Lady Skelmersdale death at Latham House. Additional notices list Sir William Paliser, Miss Margaret Cathcart, Henry Stanley, and other local figures’ deaths and memorials.

Melville House Countess of Marylebone We HL Guarkon Viscount Drumlanzig Tim Marquis of Queensberry Caroline Margaret Wily Liam Robert Clayton Gloucester-place Portman Windsor Samuel Faragomb Sanders Brighton Lvl Christchurch Liverpool Jane Blaylock Catherine-street William Henry Rozer Wiliam Randolph Ardnance Woolwich Royal Artillery Edinburgh Margaret Cathcart Lord

Publication detail from 1840 Strand notice

Printed at No 337 Strand Middlesex by Sout Norris No 38 Fetterlane parish St Andrew Holtorn City of London Published for the Proprietors by Cuantes Pesxy at No 937 Strand Office where advertisements and communications are requested Sundey June 7 1840

Strand Middlesex Sout Norris Fetterlane St. Andrew Holtorn London Cuantes Pesxy Sundey

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