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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 13, 1841

Page

2

Foreign affairs turmoil and Soult resignation in France

Reports from Madrid to London detail Marshal Soult resigning the war ministry after a contested recruitment bill in the French Chamber. The king initially rejected the resignation, but Soult’s health later improved and he resumed duties as the ministry prepared to withdraw the proposal for next year. Also noted are French naval and colonial interests, a new cordon around fisheries, and British reactions to continental politics.

Chamber of Peers Melbourne Marshal Soult Ae Ee Council Ministry of War Council of Ministers Amoniteur Toufou Bugeaud Chelif Abd-el-Kader Aliier Brest Bourbon New Zealand France Mercantile Royal Court of Rouen Phenix Britannia Rouland Havre Boulogne Galignani London Procureur du Roi Israel Levy Libicrap Bridgwater Paris Spain Madrid Chamber of Deputies Archiepiscopal Sess Seville Granada Valencia Barcelona Sarafossa Burgos Corunna Anid Correo Nacional Carthagene Englis

Turmoil Across Balkans and Middle East Tugs Turkeys Europe

Disturbances surge in Bulgaria Albania and Crete as insurrections rise with Turkish and Greek tensions. Russian influence grows with new officials. Egypt's harvests and crop prospects praised. US Canada news cover steamship routes, the Stephen Whitney and Britannia, plus a legal case in May.

Bulgaria Nissa Roukchouk Trebizond Syria Crete Nicholas Aristarch Anthenos Cy- Sigue Samos Russia Lord Ponsonby Redschid Pache Java Pacha Jockmus Davy Belgrade Gazelle Germany Egypt

Alderman Farncombe Chosen For Bassishaw Ward Seat

The Court of Aldermen swore in Thomas Farncombe as alderman for Bassishaw ward, succeeding Mr White. He pledged to support the ward and would distinguish himself if magistracy duties required effort, with Alderman Combe and Sir James Shaw cited as energy models.

Thomas Farncombe Bassishaw White Wadd Basinghall-street Claudius Stephen Hunter Alderman Farncombe Farncombe Combe James Shaw St. Joan’s and BrrwonDsay Horselydown Abdy Colonial Society St. James’s Square Earl of Mountcasket Julius le Soef Great Britain North American Association West India Committee African Association H. F. Ridgeway Rolfe Marylepone Borough of Marylebone Reform and Registration Association Charles Napier Warren-street Fitzroy-square B. B. Cabbell James Hamilton J.E. Hovenden Ivimey C. Napier G. A. Young B. Hall Mr. Young Sir Charles Napier Sir C. Napier Mr Young Sir C.napier Gomme St.Luke’s Ironmongers’ Company St. Luke’s Church Old-street Whitecross Street Watling-street Maine G Division Crookland Church-row Churchrow Tronmongers’ Company Fleet Szavayts Great Marylebone-street Portland Place M. Letchford London Insu

Death by own action in fear of the constable in Essex

In Walthamstow Essex a robber Thomas Toll killed by self infliction as Sergeant Smith attempted to take him into custody on a warrant. Toll wounded himself with a small desert knife after inviting the sergeant into his home. Coroner Mr. Lewis notified the death.

Essex Smith Thomas Toll Nightingale Lane Walthamstow Toll Lewis County of Exeter Callamitous Norwich Union West of England Twiggs Sellick Webber Crediton Indan Gill St. Bartholomew’s Yard Bindigcott Manchester C. Shaw Sir Charles Shaw Eis Charitat Sir Charles Boston Marsy Paradise-square Ibbotson Bairstow Stentor Kish Patlandes

Nottinghams Disgrace Ends as Liberal Shift Reverses Support

Nottingham June 8 1841 broadside notes Mr Walter’s downfall after chartists reunite with liberals and back ministers in a pivotal meeting. A march with bands and banners shifts sentiment, boosting Liberal candidates while Tories retreat, signaling a new political mood in the town.

Duckinfield Manchester Nottingeham TuEr DuHantist Torres Nottingham Walter John Walter Ford Prince Albert Duke of Wellington Nuneham Samuel Lutas Queen’s College Sandwich Islands Frederick Fanson Balliol-college Benjamin Jowett Balliol College Sheffield John Richardson James Bates Richardson Bates Stratford Avon Howlett James Cox Thomas Vincent Frederick Pritshard Warwick Advertiser Windsor Mr. van Amburgh Brown van Amburgh Ascot

Fatal duel outcome in Dusuin Ireland

The June 5 report states Mr Lynch and Mr Kelly dueled fatally with Mr Kelly dying after severe suffering. A coroner's inquest was planned, one second, Dillon, surrendered. Dillon served with distinction in the late British auxiliary region. The deceased's father reportedly helped load pistols. Other parties evaded police. Daniel O'Connell issues a political appeal urging Irish electors to rally against Tory supporters and fund elector protection and indemnity.

Aifain Honora Iy Galway Dusuin Lynch Kelly Dillon Leinster Express H. Kelly Handcock O'Connell Ireland Daniel O'Connell

Destitution Among Hand Loom Weavers in [City]

Huge group of hand-loom weavers faced severe hardship from loss of work. A deputation met the lord provost, a relief committee provided meat to about 160 families, and plans for outdoor labour, possibly stone breaking, were discussed as immediate aid. Also notes on Lord Jeffery’s sudden illness and a Glasgow parish officer’s harsh handling of corpses.

Orion London Hore's Wharf Greenwich Bow-street Gavin Scott Glasgow Liverpool Greenock Henry Gordon America Bristol Continent Gavin Stett Kensington Metropolis-roads-office Whitehall-place Metropolis J. L. Panter Trinity Board Deprt Trord Trinity-house Deptford Duke of Wellington Trinity House Scottish Guardian Suppen Triness Lord Jeffery Fitcairn Lord Ivory Pitcairn Edinburgh Evening Courant

Letters from Italy To a Young En Sister. By Catherine Taylor

The second volume of Catherine Taylor's letters to her younger sister is reviewed. It extols her balanced learning and playful prose, with extracts on Naples carnival scenes and Pompeii excursions. Notable passages describe carnival masks, royal participation, Pompeii shop fronts, mosaics, frescoes, and the Forum, with vivid sights of the amphitheatre and ancient ruins.

Italy Catherine Taylor London John Murray Naples Strada di Toledo Rome Roma Piena di Pazza Theatre of San Carlo Pompeii Salvator Esculapius Forum Alexander Darius Bucephalus Empen Jupiter Court of Justice Isis Venus Mercury

Street Amusements of Naples and Easter at St Peter's

A vivid sketch of Naples life with street vendors, soldiers, and crowd scenes along Santa Lucia. The piece notes lemonade stands adorned with fruit and odd tableaux, including a purgatory scene, and describes Easter Sunday in Rome with the pope’s benediction and the dramatic illumination of St Peter's, lit by coordinated fires on the dome.

Naples Pezzo del Cielo Caduto Terra Santa Lucia Castagnari Ingless Mangia Maccaroni Signora Moses Christ Samaria Rome St.peter's St. Peter's Santo Padré Sant’ Angelo St. Peter’s Vatican

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