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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 07, 1841

Page

5

Cardigan affair sparks heated charges in House of Commons

Debates erupt over government handling of Lord Cardigan case with Lord John Russell and Mr Macaulay trading accusations. Critics call the indictment process chaotic while peers claim political bias and public opinion will judge the parties.

Lord Cardigan Hume John Russell Macaulay Lord Hill Burke Wizard Conton Home Department Ummons House of C

South Australia’s outlook and the colony's finances

A letter to the editor urges support from Britain as South Australia faces financial strain from large outlays on emigration and works. It notes 17,000 to 18,000 residents, growing agriculture and whaling exports, rising revenue, and calls for a government loan guarantee to avert distress and sustain development.

Cynoxide South Australia Spencer's Wif Gulf St. Vincent South Auswin Matt South Aus Ma Laide Joans Emigration Fund Revenue Fund South Bittalia Bge

London Assurance at Covent Garden Delights Audiences

Covent Garden presents London Assurance a five act farce rich with character. Farren shines as Sir Harcourt Courtly, with Keeley, Mrs. Nisbett, Mathews, and Anderson delivering lively performances. The piece thrives on rapid humor, eccentric situations, and a bustling crowd-pleasing finish.

Constance Keeley Adolphus Spanker Max Harkaway Bartley Grace Madam Vestris Mark Meddle Harley Anderson Mr. Dazzle Charles Courtly Squire Harkaway Gloucestershire Charles Duns Sir Harcourt Harkaway Gay Spanker Adolphus Charles Mathews Lee Moreton Drury-Lane Theatre Eliason Don Giovanni Macbeth Locke Danny Lange London Paris Earl of Glengall Zamiel Lord Castlereagh Prince Paul Lieven Alfred Montgomery Marquis of Hertford Canaille Surrey Theatre Spain W. Smith Hughes Charles Kean Jack Jack Somerton T. P. Cooke Metropolitan Theatre Cooke Eleanor Henry Vining Tim Twopenny Paul Clifford Collins Woolwich Royal Artillery Morgan Charles Kemble Friends of the Undertaking

New Point in Municipal Reform Act Questions Ward Voting

The Leeds Mill Hill ward vacancy prompts examination of voting across wards under 1839 rules. Polls and rolls bind burgesses to select one ward, but old guidance by Pollock was disputed, asserting voters may choose at each poll. The advisory view favors letting each elector vote under current rolls, urging aldermen to cautious action to avoid legal remedies.

Hether Wightman Frederick Pollock Leeds Mill Ys Sir Frederick Pollock Gin Frrperick Pollock Orrniox Mill Hill Joer Fest al 6Th Wim Burgess Lita

Derby and Liverpool Steeplechase Betting Summary

Racing notes from Tattersall's on Derby and Royal Liverpool events include odds for many horses headed by Coronation Rosalie and Palemon with long-shot Eringo and Knight of the Whistle. The Liverpool National Steeplechase results list Charity, Cigar, Oliver Twist and Goblin as top finishers, with significant betting on Lottery, The Duke, Seventy Four, and others. The piece also covers Thursday and Tuesday betting lines and mentions the Northants spring meeting and Prince Albert's stag turnout.

Tattersall Eringo Scott Knight of Marshal Soult Rosalie Ermengardis Knightsbridge Derby Sadler Rawlinson Coronation Lord Bruce Thornhill Peel Cameleon Greville Palemon Lord Westminster Marshal Sonit Mostyn Prince Caradoc Lord Chesterfield Anson Duke of Wellington Wreford G. Heathcote Col. Crauford Goodman Belgrade Vansittart Dixon Knights Wimbush Finchley Capt. Gardner Ben Brace Chameleon Liverpool Lord Sefton Aes Barry Edwards Oliver Twist Peter Simple Duke Legacy Revealer Goblin St. Lawrence Charity Hawk Selim Rust Weprespay Nicut Aintree England Cigar Agst Charity Agst Lottery Lord Craven Powell Anderson Bond Jupiter Oliver Parker Mr. Ferguson Hayes Prince Liverroot Mr. J. Bake Lottery Mr. Wood Will O’ the Wisp Earl of Eglinton Fingal Mr. Goodlake My Granny Mr. Kershaw Ad Sadler Mr. Kershaw Ad Sadler Beat Mr. W. Ramsay Raleigh Mr. Garven Gammon Lord, Eglinton Waterloo Wm. Mather Mr. Craven Mr. Slater Sly Mr. Reade Mr. Hey Mr. R. Gale Grasper Mr. J. Robins Bustard Bloomsbury Lady Cac Jolatore Britannia Castledere Statenido Paris Mr. Unsworth Lord Talbot Kearsley Marquis of Douglas Mr. Read Mr. A. Graham Feco E.G. Hornby Kius Brown Mr. Eden W. Ramsay Racer King Lord Stradbroke Minerva Perkins Burford North Aserey Fen Northampton Hytchley- Hunt Chesterfield County Hall Nourthampton Royal Prince Albert George Edward Innaird Queen's Buckhounds Buckingham Palace

Self-inflicted wounds in Windsor officer's fate

A Windsor officer of the 60th Rifles, First Lieutenant H W Ellis, aged about 30, attempted suicide with a razor in his barracks room. He suffered two throat wounds, lost a large amount of blood, and died after an inquest recorded death by suicide in a delirium from laudanum.

Windsor 60Th Rifles H.‘W. Ellis Fergusson H. Fraser Fowler Sheet-street Ellis Hills William M.leod M‘leod Mr. Ellis Dr. Fergusson Leod George Fergusson Alan Waterhouse Hugh Fraser Corfu

Lord Segrave hosts grand hunt at Berkeley castle

Cheltenham report details Lord Segrave hosting a noble circle including the Duke of Beaufort and Earl Bathurst at Berkeley castle. The hunt begins after breakfast with a large field, though the scent is cross and the chase ends without capturing the quarry. Other notes cover visits to Beaufort-house, health restoration of the Earl of Rossmore, and a fire death at the Jolly Sportsman.

Cheltenham Lord Segrave Berkeley Castle Duke of Beaufort Earl Bathurst Marquis of Anglesey Capt. Jones Alfred George Paget Maxse Campbell Captain Macdonald Viscount Cantalupe M.P C. W.codrington Adolphus Fitzclarence Broadway Charles Morgan Lord Rodney Beaufort-house Tredegar Wales Earl of Rossmore Wilton-house Rossmore Park Monaghan Colonel Harding Charles Chad, Bart Janet Turner Fakenham-house Norfolk DygTaEssine -Cagz Haggeraton Hine Joséph Edgerton

Man Buried Alive in St Bride's Churchyard Tragedy

A grave-digger at St. Brides Fleet Street excavated seventeen feet when earth and a tier of coffins collapsed burying a fellow worker. Despite quick alarms and police aid, the body was recovered after hours with multiple injuries. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict.

St. Bride's Fleet-street AxorgEr Cox Henry Thompson St. Tide’s Churchyard St. Bride's Passage Thompson R. Cooke St. Bride’s Passage Farr Baker Fosdike Brake Evans St. Bride’s Church Strachan Black Horse-court Beall Payne City of London Barley-mow Salisbury-square Luke Cox St. Bride Edward Clements Wray

Failure of a Liverpool house reveals large deficiency

The balance sheet shows creditors £691,648 5s 0d and stock debts £61,365 0s 8d. Total debts and liabilities £829,678 18s 1d. Supposed good assets £429,943 19s 8d, yielding a deficiency of £399,734 18s 5d. Bad debts £50 6s 7d noted, with extensive losses in property and cash.

Whcat Eevee Sina Heslela Niecy O.iseeerreeenes Liverpool Joseph Pease London Gurney Norwich Fenner Lambay Blackwall Rawway Blackwall King's Head Fenchurch-street Iris Gilbert Heathcote Barren Waterford Sharpe Hume Q. Dick O’saraell J. Field Tor Exeter Western Times Tur Wynyarp Stockton Duke of Wellington Durham France Thiers Paris

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