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13 Mar 1842
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 13, 1842
Page
1
A partial sanitized OCR line reads ide ast 18 ich y s out in 0. rR. The fragment lacks clear subjects or context, leaving a cryptic reference and no identifiable event, person, or location.
A long critical meditation on the phrase muscipular abortion used to mock political motions. The piece laments misused classical allusions in debates over Corn Laws Ferrand and Gere and condemns rhetoric that produces little substance. It contrasts the metaphor with real parliamentary behavior and mocks the performers and their arguments.
Reports the Royal Mail steam-ship Thames under Captain Hast arriving from Havana to Nassau and Bermuda, detailing its voyage, the status of Jamaica mails, and the implications for Atlantic communications and South American ties. Includes trade rates, naval movements, and reactions from South American governments.
Last night Her Majesty's Theatre reopened with a strengthened season plan by new lessee Mr Lumley. Notable additions include Mlle Martini Signor Santi Signor Panzini and Signor Guarco from major Italian houses. Gemma Di Vergy by Donizetti opens with a plot of love divorce and vengeance, praised for its unity and music. special attention given to the finale and the performance of Giselle on Les Wills ballet and Grisi’s dancing. other notices cover stock exchange matters and local notices.
In a Saturday session, brewer Frederick Blogg of Somerstown and chemist Henry Walker of Saint Pancras faced charges under a George III act for possessing ingredients to adulterate malt and hops and for selling them with intent. Both pleaded guilty and were fined £200 each after officers testified to the adulteration in a wort boil.
The Moniteur cites a ministerial report urging a fleet build up to 540 horsepower steam frigates and 70 vessels, plus 15 steam frigates and 20 steam corvettes. Separately a French abolitionist meeting hosted British delegates, with a banquet attended by eminent Deputies. The Chamber discussed the Secret Service Money Bill as critics attacked government policy including press suppression and foreign affairs. A severe Paris hurricane caused huge damage. the German prisoner Bauer remains jailed without trial. Dispatches on the Afghan disaster recount retreat from Cabul, heavy losses, and conflicting claims about hostage fates and dates, prompting letters to clarify timing and movements.
The Lord Mayor and City of London presented addresses of congratulation to the Queen at Buckingham Palace regarding the birth of a prince, heir to the throne. The Queen replied with thanks and pledged constant favour. The Court of Common Council echoed the sentiment. A private council and audience activities with officials followed as the day outlined: Saturday two o'clock for receiving both addresses. The piece also notes various court and government actions, taxation topics, and market reports.
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