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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 04, 1844

Page

5

A Chronatic Squabble in Constantinople and India Hints

A Paris-like diplomatic quarrel unfolds between French and Belgian ministers in Constantinople over courtesy and rank after a royal celebration. The Belgian minister Behr reportedly challenges Bourquenay, prompting mediation by Stratford Canning. the affair ends with uncertain prospects and public sympathy toward Bourquenay. Also notes discuss future India governance and assorted royal or political items from Windsor to York.

Constantinople Duke d'Orleans Corps de Famille Naples Spain Belgium France Mags Baron de Behr M. Solvent Caffaires Baron de Bourquenay Louis Boren de Bourquenay M. Solvenz M.de Lauxerois Jochmus Rencontre Stratford Canning Baron de Bell Tuk Indiia Lord Ellenborough James Graham Henry Pottinger Henry England East India Company India Mountstuart Elphinstone Charles Metcalfe Herald Roppery Queen’s Dairy Windsor Ingall Robert Blunt Hsay Wemyss Prince Albert Her Majesty Ing J. J. Williams de la Rochejaquelin Orleans H Bt Eric Galignanin Vale of Tion of S Fapstead Royal College of Physicians

The Weekby Chronicle Item on Mr Elphinstone

A fragment notes an unresolved matter in the house where Mr Elphinstone presided over a division. It mentions a Select Committee and the failure to prove neglect or partiality in its duties, with a sense of discouraging further attempts by interested parties.

Charles Wentworth Cawsand Devonshire Mrs. Gore Wentworth Hills Halifax Charles Wentworth Fitzwilliam Marquis of Rockingham Earl Fitzwilliam Viscount Milton Charles Jamcs Graham India Netherby Fiscanp Eatine M.P Knaresborough Hoge Nottingham Walter York Minster York Gravesend Blackwall Brunswick Pier British Association For the Advancement of Science East India House George Pollock G.C.B Council of India Theo St. Botolph’s Stokes Tenby Haverfordwest R. Richardson New Orleans Richardson General Debuys New Orleans Tropic Cotoxral Churom Society Exeter Hall Sir E. Parry R.N W. Cowper J P. Plumptre G Finch Lavouchere G. Finch J. Yorke J. Labouchere B. Noel Berutem Hospital Peter Laurie Earl of Shaftesbury Challis and Hunter R. Glynn Bethlem Hospital TraratcGan Square Trafalgar Square George Iit Messrs. Ransom Corporation Mansion House Court of Common Council Galbraith R. Dixon Lover Crewe Richards Jewson Thomas Royal Academy St. Paul's Suffolk Norfolk Norwich Mail Stoke Brockford-gate Ipswich Sculeinn Dyce Sompre Dyce Sombra Paria Louis Philippe Tuileries Paris Mr. Dyce Mfr. Dyce Court of Chancery Quifel& Herald Weekby Chronicle Elphinstone

Horrible Discovery at Hampton Court Palace

A mutilated newborn infant’s remains were found in the palace sewer at Hampton Court. A boy retrieved a hand and police, with Dr. Baker, recovered further portions including a thigh and back. Coroner informed, investigators suspect birth at the palace closet, and a full inquest is anticipated.

Hampton Court Palace Fhames Thomas Holland Kingston Sacker’s Arch Cole Palace Baker Thorsday Roots Wakley

Ferrand Letter Sparks Debate Over Freedom and Censure

A British newspaper notes Mr Ferrand's letter to Air Hoge, praising a measured, gentlemanly tone. It argues his earlier asperity about Mr Hogg and Sir James Graben reflects a misstep in Parliament, urging restraint to avoid unfounded charges and preserve credibility in future Free speech scrutiny.

Air Hoge Ferrand House of Commons Hogg Bradford James Graben Ferrns Mowatt

The Masters and Servants' Bill Debate

A parliamentary session showcased a bold, forward moving stance in passage of the bill. The Home Office and county sponsors faced defeat 94 to 7 yet supporters argued changes must be proper and transparent with the controversial Fourth Clause aiming to place the working population under a single magistrate without announced intent.

Duncombe Ashleys Home Office Squires

The Irish Trials and Pending Irish Registration Bill

The piece notes delays in Irish trial proceedings as Easter Term ends without conclusion. It says Mr O Connell may attend the House of Commons on May 8, with a possible new trial favored by the Irish bench. It predicts Parliament in February 1845 could see renewed verdict debate and continued court activity.

Dublin O'Connell House of Commons Lord Eliot Trish Westminster Hall Ireland

Queen of England impostor faces magistrate in Pall Mall

A violent woman calling herself the lawful Queen of England threatens to stab a constable in Pall Mall amid a courtroom farce. She, named Somebridge, claims royal descent from Henri IV and laments her alleged 38 lost years, plotting a stay at St James's workhouse while officials check her mind.

Maxlbonough-Street Hardwick Spencer Weods and Forests Pall-mall Bowstreet England Somebridge France Henr IV Henri le Grand Mr. Hardwick Church-street Blackfriars St. James’s Messas Switts Whitechapel Drinkwater Excise Broad-street Her Majesty John Toplis Ber Mondsey-Street Court of Excise Hart Davies, Eay J.C. Harties T. Harrison Mr. Graham University College Hart Davies T. Wakley Adam’s Arm Hampstead-street Fitzroy-square John Leafferty Bromley-place Cleveland-street Distington Cumberland Pacquet Damvine Winsor London Windsor Galloway Society For the Suppression of Henry Thomas Society

Cotton Twist Straw Man Budget Critique to Sir Robert Peel

A harsh missive denounces Sir Robert Peel’s Budget as bottle conjuring it targets Savings Banks policy and tax shifts. The writer ridicules deposits limits and calls for broader reform while critiquing duties on vinegar glass Currants and wool and mocks the claimed economic principles with sharp, period voice.

Hamlet Sir Robert Peel

Tax reform critique on income tax set-offs in 1934 Cotton Twist

The author argues that allowing set-offs against Income Tax by importers, dealers, clothiers, and tailors fails to benefit taxpayers and calls for removing excessive Excise restrictions. He urges equalizing tax pressure to stimulate industry and national energy, asserting broad relief from unwarranted duties would better serve the public. May 3, 1934, Cotton Twist.

Election of Mr R H Hurst for Horsham-park in borough poll

In the town hall the borough election to replace Hon. Mr. Scarlett elected Mr. R H Hurst as representative. The sole candidate, proposed by Mr W Lintot and seconded by Mr H Mickell, appeared indecisive on party lines and vowed to vote conscientiously.

Honsyay- Exkeriox W. Lintot Uni-Corn Law League Hurat H. Mickell League France Hurst Her Majesty’s Theatre Carlotta Grisi Carlota Grisi Don Giovanni Fornasari Molle Favanti Elvira England Ireland Scotland Crown and Anchor Strand Dr. Bowring M.P Sharman Crawford S. Trelawney Joseph Sturge British Anti-State Church Association Cox E. Miall J. M. Hare Great Britain Society of Phenps Forzigniers London Duke of Cambridge Campen Society Freemasons’ Tavern Caitp Murphn Julia Elizabeth Scales Heary Lambeth-street Royal Aviary Windsor Belgium Walters Witt Forceries Cope Barber Fletcher Davis

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