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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 19, 1843
Page
5
The fragmented report blends a death notice for a clergyman with court proceedings and local crime summaries. It notes the death of the Rev Septimus Tein after illness, mentions Charles Plymouth and Cecil Bissher, and details an inquest with witnesses and legal actions. The piece also covers a robbery and a murder case, plus notes on a public auction and political notices.
A strong tremor was felt in Liverpool and surrounding towns just before one o clock this morning with two shocks lasting several seconds. Accounts from Mr Radcliffe and Mr Whitty describe windows rattling, beds shaking, and loud underground rumbling. No serious damage was reported, though alarm spread across West Derby, Kirkdale, Liscard, Egremont, and Manchester area.
A Monday benefit at Covent Garden honor of Mrs Bonn, with Queen Victoria in attendance, packed pit and slips. Fanny Elisler's appearance in the Maid of Cashmere boosted a strong crowd though Oberon had uneven moments. strong praise for Rainforth, Poole, and Elisler. calls to condense Oberon amid extensive spoken dialogue.
A parliamentary member signals plans to curb a brutal exhibition where fleas are harnessed to draw carriages and other indignities inflicted on animals. Rumors say dogs may form a union to oppose further restrictions, as summer nears with concern animals may go mad from the strain.
A varied program featured Mrs. Smith and Mr. Blewitt with duet and solo pieces, including Russell’s cavatina and The Gambler’s Wife. Others performed lively readings and songs while the Guadaniun in Baxen Street displayed artificial ice, praised by Skating Club members for its slick surface and potential noble audience appeal.
Reporting intelligence lists horse betting odds at Tattersalls and Turnapay with multiple entries. The Cureair Marius and Alice Hawthorn receive 11 to 1, Marshal Soult 14 to 1, Aristides and Napier 23 to 25 to 1, Languish and Amorino 35 to 1, and other entries including A British Yeoman Murat Maccabens Winesour and more with varying odds as shown.
A Rome dated February 25 letter describes a China miracle with the Saviour appearing on the cross across provinces, shining light for two hours over two days, while Tonquin reports persecution ending and Christian favor growing. It notes new missionaries and limited workers, with other brief facts.
Edward Colley a middle aged iron monger from Strand was brought to Bow Street charged with attempting to obtain entry to Sir Robert Peel's residence. He drove to Downing Street then Whitehall gardens and pressed Sir Robert Peel's doors before being arrested. Colley spoke of delusions and religion while a letter he wrote indicated a desire to be sent home to his wife. He was remanded for care and evaluation with his friends to be contacted while authorities investigate his mental state.
The lord mayor questions a man named Maclean about his two boys George William and Frederick Edward then orders confinement in the Compter. Other lunacy cases follow including Blythe Stevenson and Callen with hearings at the Mansion-house and Union Hall as officials order removal to Hanwell and St George's workhouse amid concerns over mental state.
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