12 Mar 1842
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 12, 1842
Page
1
A lengthy Gazette style critique mocks the use of classical fables to critique political actions. It condemns misused or inflated rhetoric around Ferrand and Peel, likening their motions to muscipular abortons and noting the failed attempts to gain returns. The piece rails at hypocrisy and moralizes about public discourse, comparing politicians to theatrical Bottom and Calciferous fools.
A detailed abstract of Sir Robert Peel's Corn Importation Bill outlines repeal of the 1828 Corn Act, new duty scales, import rules for foreign corn to the Isle of Man, penalties for violations, and monthly London Gazette publications. The measure creates inspectors, returns, and control processes in London and other cities, with penalties and compensation provisions.
The long established East India produce brokers Forman and Hadow announced their failure on Tuesday. Liabilities are estimated at £100,000. Righton Elgerton reports Conservative Association meetings pushing for a Conservative MP if an election occurs. Sir Adolph Dalrymple is unavailable in Rome. Lord Alfred Harvey has issued an address offering to stand and support the government, with a strong local canvass under way. Several Liberals have been named but none have yet entered the field.
Reports from India and China recount the Kabul insurrection after November 2. Sir William H Naghten is murdered by Mohammed Akhbar Khan near a bridge, with Captain Trevor and several officers killed or captured. British relief efforts struggle amid famine, mismanaged stores, and ongoing assaults while Major Pottinger and Sale direct evacuations and fortify Jellalabad.
Captain Gray recounts a perilous escape from Ghilzies after leaving Cabul with 20 Hazier horsemen. Amid constant ambushes and a brutal night exchange on the Gundamuck passes, he and companions move in small groups through difficult passes to safety, finally reaching Peshawar and then Ferozepore, praising his disguise and the steadfast support of loyal escorts.
A nineteenth century obituary notes the assassination of Sir William McNaghten, detailing his diplomatic work in India and Afghanistan. It highlights his role as secretary to the Indian government, his 1838 mission to the rajah, and the tripartite treaty with Ranjeet Singh and Shah Soojah. The piece emphasizes his steady, behind the scenes service and arrival at Adeenaggur with a British entourage.
A 13 member jury resumed inquiry into the death of Charles Wills in the Kensington union workhouse. Testimony described destitute mothers Elizabeth and Jessy Willis traveling from London to Windsor, then back to Kensington, enduring hunger and cold, and report of the child’s illness and death in the dockyard ward shed. The case hinges on care conditions and nourishment at the workhouse and late February events.
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