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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 23, 1844

Page

2

Guardian to Young Lady Guilty of Abduction and Fraud

A man was found guilty of abducting a girl by posing as her guardian and marrying her, an act described as a crime of the worst description. Baron Gurney imposed two years imprisonment without hard labour, noting the offender’s deception and impact on the child’s happiness.

George Dann Albion-place Hydoparesatere Gretna Esther Denning Parry Gerrard Street Islington Mrs. Wortham Clarkson Wortham House of Correction Mahomet Sultana

Foreign Intelligence France Morocco affair and Paris fracas

Paris papers up to June 5 report no clashes between French and Moroccan troops since May. A clash in the Cour Royal led to demands for satisfaction from the bar. Marseille notes a Charlemagne packet confirming France disavowed its commander’s conduct in Morocco. Reports from Paris detail cabinet reshuffles and debates on secondary instruction.

France Paris Morocco Cour Royal Seguier Marshal Soult Marseilles Charlemagne Algiers Africa Journal Des Debats M. Guizot Courrier Francais M.duchatel M. Laclave Laplagne Department of Finance M. Dumon Ministry of Justice M. Vitet M. de Montalivet Interior M. Martin du Nord M. Lacave Laplagne Court of Cassation Court of Accounts Presse Count de Marne d’Angouleme Marcy Laghouat Taguin Tiaret Randon Tebessa Chamber of Deputies Bounse Orleans Bordeaux AM. Cremieux Orleans and Dilso M. Odillon Barret M. St. Marc Girardin Toulonnais Buna Camp Des Chauffe la Calle Brilliant Prince de Joinville Toulon Notre Dame Abbe Deguerry Rouen Havre Avignon Strasburg Versailles Ditto Dita Pantssax Pais

Prisoners Freed In Late Revolts Reported In Spain

La Verdad reports an order by the captain general releasing all prisoners from late revolts. Madrid notes little news through the 11th, with a quiet period until activity resumes after July 20. Financials show national property sales and bond prices. Cortes dissolution rumors circulate. finance ministry funds a month’s salaries. banditry on the Estremadura road persists.

Barcelona la Verdad Fuad Effendi Madrid Bank of San Fernando Charles III Maprio Cortes Estremadura Toledo Wales

Imperial tour cut short amid European unrest

From St Petersburgh to Rome and beyond, dispatches describe the Emperor Nicholas leaving the capital after a grand review, with reports of disturbances in Silesia where factories were damaged and troops fired on crowds. Meanwhile Rome reels over Loretto’s vanished treasure as European powers plot future moves in Greece and Egypt.

Hague St. Petersburgh Nicholas Peterswalden Langenbielau Silesia Schemeidnitz

The Brazil Packet News and Rio de Janeiro Affairs

The Swift reaches Falmouth from Rio de Janeiro on April 29 with Bahia May 8 and Pernambuco May 14. Cockatrice carries mails to Buenos Ayres while Viper returns to England. Crane arrives Rio April 13 in 36 days from Falmouth. Oribe may retreat before Montevideo as Rivera amasses forces. Rio’s new ministry gains influence. session starts May 3 and open speech by the emperor is awaited. Calls arise to restore tonnage dues. Princess Da Janavaria’s marriage to the Neapolitan prince D Aquile affects revenue security. Rumor of Empress enceinte circulates then disputed. Sierra Leone Watchman notes a Rio Nunez incident with the steamer Albert, four killed and eight wounded.

Brazils Swift Douglas Falmouth Rio de Janeiro Bahia Pernambuco Cockatrice Buenos Ayres England Rio River Plate Oribe Monte Video Rivera da Janavaria Conde D’aquile Don Pedro Sierra Leone Rio Nunez Albert

Emancipation of Industry Debate At Society Meeting

A Tuesday meeting of the Society for the Emancipation of Industry chaired by Mr Spottiswoode discussed the currency bill, its impact on agriculture, and urged broader opposition with planned communications to agricultural societies. the session adjourned with plans for further action.

Society For the Emancipation of Industry Parliament Street Spottiswoode House of Commons Lord Mountcashel Sir Robert Peel British Empire Clarke Lord Seater Weestmoneland Society the Westmoreland Society London Tavern Bishopsgate Street Earl of Lonsdale County of Westmoreland Alderman Thompson Henry Lowther Arthur Lowther George Grey Bart Norwich Loxpos Co

Disturbance Involving Spaniards At Birmingham Railway

A clash occurred when Spaniards in Birmingham railway quarters fought with others, blood was drawn and blood flowed freely. Porters intervened, sticks were used, police from Somerstown arrived and quelled the disturbance. Two constables are now stationed on the spot continuously.

Birmingham Somerstown

Derby railway cattle disaster shocks Midland towns

A grazing dispute led to cattle roaming onto the Derby line near Water Orton. The up and down mail trains struck the herd, killing several beasts and injuring others. Authorities dispatched carcases to Birmingham and set a watch on the area. Compensation reportedly paid to the owners.

Birmingham Derby Joseph Adcock Shustock Water Orton Castle Bromwich Adcock Freshnax G. Fisher J. Skrine Hester Sale Barnwell Cambridge Chronicle Guernsey Coxs Finsey P. Bredthorft Privy Council Advocate Tupper London Liverpool Birkenblad Birkenhead Michael Rayners Grange Lane Bosdell Walker James Taylor Grange Farm Manchester Guardian Salford Paradise-place Broughton-road Springfield-lane Watson Greengate Diggles John Davies

Repeal Association holds weekly meeting in Limerick

The Repeal Association convened in the Concilia tion hall with Mr Geary presiding. S O'Brien presented an address to the Queen on imprisonments, while a motion disavowing arms and passive resistance was adopted. Rent for the week totaled £3,100 and the meeting endorsed moral legal means to their struggle.

Repran Repeal Association Geary Limerick S. O’brien M‘nevin Dublin H. O'Brien Buckingham Palace O’connell Duke of Wellington Robert Peel Lord Stanley James Graham Egan Keshan Supreme Tribunal of Appeal Cox's Hotel Jermyn Street House of Commons Palace Palace, and, Being Ushered To the Bar of the House, the Lord Major, Aldermen, &c Hon

Foreign Fruit Imports Boost Cherry Market

Recent large imports from France have flooded markets with cherries of English-quality, selling at 4d to 6d per pound.

France

Memoirs of a Babylonian Princess and Eastern Folklore

A literary chronicle reviews Memoirs of a Babylonian princess praising its authentic Eastern life sketches. It recounts vivid extracts including a pious parrot episode and Bedouin scenes, plus the dramatic Passage of the Samiri and harrowing desert journey with camels and danger.

London Henry Colburn Holy Land Paris

Damascus Bath Contenders and Greek Easter Reverie

An extensive Damascus bath description details marble saloons, warm water basins, and a procession of 200 nude bathers attended by rhasalats, with perfumes, sherbet, and lively chatter. The piece shifts to Greek Easter celebrations, pilgrims to sacred sites, then shifts again to obituaries and literary notices, including poet Mr Campbell.

Damascus Aleppo

Vision of Easter in Jerusalem and Greek Holy Fire Ceremony

The narrator recalls a pilgrimage to Jerusalem during Holy Week, describing crowds, Greek Easter rites, and the miraculous light at the tomb. He questions the divine origin of the ritual, attributes it to human craft, and notes the Turkish governor's involvement and the festive processions within the sacred church. The piece ends with a note that Christian pilgrims receive a remitted fee from the government during Holy Week.

Jerusalem Christ Aveluia

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