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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 02, 1841

Page

2

Dying Harrison In Washington Then Tyler Becomes President

A fragmented report details General Harrison’s rapid decline from pneumonia and diarrhea, ending with his death at the White House. John Tyler is proclaimed president as the nation enters a period of mourning, with immediate appointments and a formal oath of office to follow.

Lost at Sea Ships List From 1816 to 1832

A historical record lists ships lost at sea including the Dominica schooner en route to the West Indies in 1816, Arab off Ireland in 1823, Delight near Mauritius in 1824, Algerine in the Mediterranean in 1826, Hearty packet in the West Indies in 1827, Redwing off Africa in 1827, Acorn off North America in 1828, Contest off North America in 1828, Redpole packet returning from Brazil in 1828, Re packet off North America in 1828 or 1829, Recruit packet from Halifax to England in 1832, and Blenheim of 74 guns in 1801.

Dominica West Indies Ireland Delight Mauritius Algerine Mediterranean Hearty Packet Redwing Africa Acorn North America Contest Redpole Packet England Brazils Halifax Blenheim

Charity and benevolence fund lectures and meetings

The report shows 52 children presented at an event, with subscribers including the Duchess of Kent who gave £50 and others adding over £200. The Sailors' and Mariners' Benevolent Society reports a rise in subscribers to 1,972 and details grants to widows, children, and elderly, with total receipts about £4,958 and a balance in hand. May religious meetings list numerous Exeter Hall and Hanover Square events across May led by various luminaries.

Henry Blanchard Duchess of Kent John Conroy Marquis of Normandy Lord Wenlock John Hall Society George Westphall Major Oliphant Sweeney London Tavern W. F. Cowper Exeter-hall Earl of Chichester Finsbury Chapel Lord Bexley Exeter Hall Lord Stanhope Hanover George Finch Freemasons’hall Sunday John Labouchere London Society For Jews Hanover Square Rooms Marquis Cholmondeley W. A Hankey London Hibernian Square Rooms Protestant Association the Earl of Carnarvon London Missionary Visc. Morpeth Irish Society of London Earl of Galloway J. R. Mills, Esq Hanover-square Rooms London City Mission T. F. Buxton Peace Society Houndsditch C. Hindley Lord Ashley M.P Lord Teignmouth Sailors’ Home

Brighton Toll Case Confirms Intention Over Evading Duty

In Brighton magistrates heard Captain Adams of the 14th light dragoons on a charge of toll evasion. A fly carried Adams and two others to a gate, then returned. The gate keeper argued a toll could not be demanded until after passing, making the offense incomplete upon the return. The court found no intent to evade but fined the defendant one shilling.

Brighton Adams 14Th Light Dragoons Lewes Road Liverpool Craig and Paton Marr Minerva Loch Swilly Ireland Newfoundland Mariner’s Hope Sunderland Restigouche Alexander Londonderry Joan Manz Manchester Manchester Chamber of Commerce Ashworth Air Lancashire Hach Manchester Association London Nottingham Larpent Walter

Wreck of a foreign vessel at Maherrow with five dead

The wreck drifted ashore at Maherrow name Urania on Tuesday morning. On board were five decomposed bodies and a shirt bearing the name Stillot. The ship carried salted fish and papers in Norwegian. It is believed to be a Norwegian vessel upset at sea while carrying fish for Lent. One sailor was found dead in his hammock. The captain's box was broken into before authorities arrived. An inquest was held by Mr. Burrows. the ages ranged from eighteen to about fifty. No captain or mate were aboard.

Granger Gen. Harrison Dr. Worthington Whit House Holden Geral Warrison Senette Worthington State Department Fletcher Web Pater Tyler John Tyler Virginia United States Hono Hawle Sanaaey Patieopel Ainrett Madison Mouroe Rae Diackson van Buren Vanities Orry Washieron William Henry Harrison Congress Dawsen Webster Tros. Ewrxe Treasury John Beelt War J. J. Cuitrenpen Francis Granger Harrison Tuos Miizer May M.D N. W. Worraineron J. C. Lau Asnton Alesander War Department Washington Army Navy Department Department Navy Marine Corps J.D. Simms North Bend Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol Philadelphia Richmond Maryland Baltimore Annapolis Mount Vernon Great East Room Melaxcaory Sarpwreck Maherrow Urania Stillot Burrows Stligo Journal Lord Morpeth House of Commons Stanley Ireland Freeman's Time Derautrens Limerick Chronicle Kingston Glengall Mount Cashel Lord Lorton Lefroy M.P Berzat Association O'Connell Lord Stanley Our Friends Forsooth Treland Forscoth House of Lords Commons Lord Howick Mr. O'Connell Earl Grey Steele Clements. Dusary Railways MN InzgLanp Dublin Holycross Tipperary Limerick Cork House of Baring and Co Bank of Inerany Bank of Ireland

Anniversary festival of the Royal Highland School Society

In Scotland at the Freemasons Tavern a village-like anniversary festival celebrated the Royal Highland School Society with about 300 dinner guests headed by Sir Robert Peel. The event featured Highland attire, toasts to the Duke of Sussex and the society, and a strong appeal for continued education funding to support 260 schools and 20,000 scholars, amid Highlands distress and emigration debates. Subscriptions exceeded £800 with notable donors including the Queen Dowager and Sir Robert Peel.

Edward Kemblisholm Tooke Chisholm of Chisholm Pit Duke of Sussex Saal Highness Guards Toons Browdbury Fitzwilliam Bradbury Poulter Navy Amy Sir G. Murray Adh Thant Napier Shee Canella Shee Canella ,Occasions Had Not Been Wanting Recently To Store Teeds Then Trymen DEA A. F. D’este R. Peel Royal Highland School Society PN Bros Institutio Scotland Church of Scotland Cam Socieyy House of Commons Highlands and Islands Subie Blair Nena McLeod Graham Emil Marquis of Northampton Prett Duke of Wellington Earl of Eldon B. Cabbell Highlands Ile Jesty Queen Duchess of Somerset Duchess of Buham Duke of Buccleuch Lady Stewart Robert Peel Mary Northampton Duke of Rutland the of Montrose Lord Falkland Lorl Xgue B. B. Cabbell, Esq Sir B. Bro Sir George Edward Ke Esq Henry Kemble, Esq M.P Grant A. F. D'Este Sepet Cauren Stows Lord Normanby Renm Cormack David Waddell Stobhill Stowe Caledonian Mercury Drumeldric Margaret Fochabers Gracemond Beytes Alexander Milne Edinburgh Duke of Hamilton Kelburne Sheriff Alson Archd. M Ae Duke of Wellington Alison Marochetti le Grthy Sheriff Alison Glasgow Paisley Hastie Myr. Wallace Greenock Mae Moir Oe Pe Colma Ee Ee Tyn

Nottingham Tory Triumph Amid Bribery and Chartist Aid

A Nottingham report details how bribery swayed votes for Mr Walter after Mr Larpent resigned, with chartist orators like Pitkeithly and Crabtree aiding the Tory cause. It notes anti poor law sentiment as a factor, presents hourly tallies, and cites sheriff returns showing Walter's late majority. Also includes a Sheffield notice of Sir Arnold James Knight’s knighthood dinner.

Walter Larpent Pit- Keith Yorkshire Crabtree Pitkeitaly Nottingham Larrent WaLren Sheffield Sin Arnoip James KyicHt Arnold James Knight Tontine Hotel Doctor Thompson Arnold Knight Sir Arnold James Knight Arnold

Inquest Finds Woman Murdered By Daughter In Strabane

An inquest at Strabane heard that Catherine O’Neill was killed in her home. Nancy Conway, her daughter, was accused after witnesses described a street assault and threats to murder. The jury returned a verdict of murder, and the accused faces trial at the next assizes.

Strabane Catherine O'Neill Conway Mitchell Nancy Conway Thade Londonderry Sentinel

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