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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 24, 1838

Page

7

The Duke of Lancaster Claims British Throne

A London lunatic known as James Harland or Percy Harland proclaims himself the lawful Emperor of Germany and King of England France and Portugal. He resides at No. 5 Albion Buildings Bartholomew Close and asserts his pedigree from Josceline Roma in 1060. He says the Board of Claims will recognize his right and warns of action if denied.

Privy Council Metropolis Harland James Duke of Lancaster France Portugal Germany Board of Claims Whitehall England Albion Buildings Bartholomew Close Josceline Romain Percy Percy Harland James Harland British Museum America Liverpool F. Montenais Bourbourg Calais London Montenuis Haymarket Evans's King William-street Lendon Bridge Ludgate-hill Belle Savage Inn East India Tea Company Great St. Helen's Bishopsgate-street Charles Hancock Hampton and Bushy-park A. B Leicester-Square Uff and Hodgson Blarney Mr. Lover Rory O’more Broadwood Crown Stock Exchange Fleet-street A. Z Royal Stationer Juddstreet Brunswick-square

Money Market Stays Steady Amid Cautious Trade

Orry Saturday notes the Money Market shows little change in value and little new speculation as traders restrain activity in British securities. Foreign Market transactions have been minimal, with quotations steady but cautious sentiment prevailing.

Orry Corn Exchange London Smithfield Markey Torspay Covent Garden France Holland

Debtors Prison Reform Causes Hope for Liberty

A House of Lords proposal on imprisonment for debt faces amendments in the Commons to protect debtors with property and to restrict arrest of non-property holders. Supporters argue the changes restore humane, practical aims, reducing debtor prisons and freeing families and workers.

House of Lords House of Commons Marylebone B. Hall Commons

Consecration of St James Church Holloway by Bishop of London

The consecration occurred on Tuesday with a crowded congregation. St James church Holloway is the first in the country built from Bishops fund and parishioner contributions. Its Grecian design seats 1100, including 300 free sittings.

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