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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 01, 1840

Page

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Court reception at Buckingham Palace for congratulatory addresses

Her Majesty hosted a Tuesday afternoon court at Buckingham Palace receiving a clergy deputation led by the Bishop of London and a Cambridge University delegation. Addresses of congratulation were presented and gracious royal replies given to both groups. The Friends society also presented an address to Queen Victoria and to Prince Albert, with robust attendance by royal and noble figures.

Buckingham Palace Metropolis London Palace University of Cambridge Romilly Duke of Sussex Religious Society of Friends Victoria United Kingdom Great Britain and Ireland Jesus Prince Albert Duchess of Bedford Society of Friends Saxe Cobourg Gotha Great Britain Ireland Royal Duchess of Kent Christ Princess Victoris Coponic Duke de Nemours Brussels Hesse Homburg Morning Post England Clarkson and Turner Coventrystreet Mendicity Society Red Lion-square Eaton-square

Paris ministerial crisis and royal policy dominate foreign pages

The Paris papers report a tangled ministerial crisis with Mole Thiers and Guizot factions contending. Guizot may join a Broglie cabinet as Thiers aims for a leading post. Commentary urges swift ministry formation to defend royalty and restore public confidence amid recurring crises.

Paris Courrier Francais Count Mole M. Thiers M. de Braglie M. Guizot London M. de Broglie Thiers Mole Guizot M. Fulchiron Jacqueminot Paris Express Duc de Broglie Remusat Journal Des Debats Louis Philippe Brussels Ferdinand of Saxe France Mediterranean Austria Russia Europe Courrier Frengais Mehemet Ali Constantinople Elke de Nemours Courrier England

The Chinese Question and British Moral Dilemma in War

The article argues Britain is at war with China and questions the moral basis, legality, and consequences of opium trade, insisting that abstract right is secondary to national interests. It critiques European versus Eastern morality, condemns opium, and previews further discussion on liability and policy toward China.

China England Ireland Scotland Europe India Great Britain Canton Elliot East Warren Hoppo Spanish America Mexico Spain Gibraltar Hamilton Lindsay Indsay Mr. Warren Lycee Norway Adammith Prussia Poland Elliott

Royal visit to Drury Lane Theatre shines with Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert attended Drury Lane with nine royal carriages as crowds surged to glimpse the royal party. The Mountain Sylph and Raising the Wind entertained, with Phillips praised for Farewell to the Mountain. Albert earned praise for bearing as the Queen wore diamonds, a tucker, and a coronet. Prices were adjusted then rescinded after the lord chamberlain intervened, but seats sold out and crowds filled the pit by early afternoon.

Barnett Kenny Her Prince Albert Buckingham Palace Grenadier Guards Russell-street Duchess of Sutherland Earl of Albermarle Household Hammond Her Majesty God Save the Queen Albion's Isle Victoria Albert England Britain Phillips Ler Aka Prince Albert Rove Royal Churc Saxe Cobourg Drury Lane Covent Garden her Majesty and Peinee Ass_ct

Funeral of Sir Jeffrey Wyattville at St George's Chapel

Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Sir Jeffrey Wyattville was held at St George's chapel with the burial service read by Rev. Dr. Goodall. The body arrived at Winchester Tower the night before and is interred behind the altar in a vault prepared for his daughter. Mourners included Mr Knapp and others. Civic honours were given to Sir Thomas Philips and Lieut Gen Sir John Colborne for long service, especially in Canada. A printed letter in The Standard discusses political tensions and a 1796 note about Tory opposition. Paris banking data show deposits and withdrawals around 619000f and 579000f, leaving an excess of 40000f.

Wisnsor Sir Jeffrey Wyattville St. George’s Chapel Goodall Eton Winchester Tower Sir Jeffrey Brunswick Tower Knapp C. Kipp Bilston Jones F. Chantry City of London Thomas Philips Newport John Colborne Seaton Her Canada Standard Clevelandrow Coppock Freemasons France D. D Paris

Horrible Attempt to Murder at Shoreditch

A lodger James Dodd tried to kill George Martin and Maria Martin of the Albion coffee-house Shoreditch. He entered their bed room with a candle and hammer, struck Mr Martin and dragged Mrs Martin from bed. He fled when alarms rang and was later charged with felonious assault with intent to murder. Evidence showed he intended robbery as well, possessing skeleton keys and cash-box contents. Mr. Grove ordered his commitment to Newgate.

Shoreditch George Martin Albion Church-street Mr. Martin Mrs. Martin Dodd Martin Worship-street Grove Albion Coffee High-street Maria Martin Foster Kingsland Road Smithfield Lambert Miles Hoxton Witness Mr. Grove Deda Bernard Kernon

Trial and Orders Ahead of the Bar Speech in Portsmouth

A plainclothes policeman shadows Russell, Stockdale's agent, to smooth warrant execution. From Portsmouth February 26, reports recount a French theft case on the Mandarin, with possible pardon in view due to deafness. Also noted is a lunacy inquiry into John Alexander Weir at Weston-house, concluding unsound mind and incapacity since 1839.

Russell Stockdale Standard Portsmouth Weekly Chronicle New South Wales Secretary of State Moss Luxacy John Alexander Weir Pete’shall Lenham Kent Weston-house St. Pancras Hetherington Heathfield Weir Richard Carpenter Miss Venables Doctor Venables

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