Diary notes show historical events and tides for May weeks
The fragment lists daily items such as theatrical licences from 1574, notable deaths like Broderick Schiller in May, and calendar details including moon phases and high tides. It mixes historical milestones with astronomical timings and weather-style notes across May dates.
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Oxford
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Floriculture Notes From The Gardener’s Journal
Floriculture guidance outlines plant structure and reproduction including calyx petals stamens pistils and pollen. It advises preservation of Auriculas Camellias Dahlias Chrysanthemums and roses while detailing potting sowing pruning and seasonal care for greenhouse and hardy annuals.
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Medical and legal notices mix in distressed 19th century column
A ragbag of medical dosages and legal quips from a historic newspaper page. The items discuss prescriptions for liver and bowel complaints, army medical promotions, and a debate on English legal costs. Readers query marriage nullity, inheritance, rent obligations, and parish wages.
Burdett Addresses Westminster Constituents May 1837
Francis Burdett speaks from St James's Place on May 4 1837 about his health readiness and resolve to stand for election representing Westminster to defend laws church and constitution. He pledges unremitting effort or resignation if unable to perform duties and invites voters to visit.
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Gytis
Westminster
England
St. James’s Place
Francis Burdett
Westminster Election Central Committee Announces Bustling Canvassing
The Central Committee reports full canvassing operations for Sir F. Burdett’s election plan. They announce daily meetings at the Ship Tavern Charing Cross, inviting communications to advance the cause, dated May 5, 1837, signed Joseph Croucher, Sec.
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Central Committee
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Ship Tavern
Charing-croas
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Joseph Croucher
Theatres Schedule Dominion
Theatre listings for Drury Lane Covent Garden James’s Theatre and Astley’s show a mix of ballet tragedy and variety. Mlle Taglioni appears in La Sylphide at Drury Lane as Monday’s highlight while King Henry the Fifth and Strafford are billed at Covent Garden and James’s Theatre offers The Bogie’s Haunt and Windsor scenes. Astley’s presents Ivankee and The Battle of Waterloos concluding the program.
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Drury Lane
la Sylphide
Mlle. Taglioni
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Madame Paul Taglioni
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Carden
Henry the Fislith
Brian ‘Boreihzie
James’s Theatre
Astley
Ivankee
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The Second Act of Breakers A-Head And Hamlet Third Act
Victoria Theatre presents selections from Macbeth and Othello with awaiting Bail. Ard Monsieur Tonton is listed. Surrey Theatre features Moule Abelard and Heloise and The Pickwickians concluding with Quadruyds. Sadler’s Wells shows George Barnwell and a Troupe of plays on Monday and Macbeth on Tuesday.
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Surrey Theatre
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The
Pickwickians
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Wallace
Macbeth
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White Conduit Gardens to Open Season with Gala Fete
White Conduit Gardens will open for the season on Monday May 6 with a grand gala fete. A spacious gallery and boxes have been erected for private party accommodation. Full particulars will be announced.
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N.B
Local Advertisements and Delivery Details
The advertisement notes delivery starting Monday for 16 Catherine Street Strand item No 2 of Tux Pappineron Murnane Sheet priced two pence. Victoria's SpLenprp Perreau will be ready for subscribers Sunday May 28. Wrexty Chronicia may pass under Onn Mullion’s eyes. Ads up to three lines cost 2s 6d with sixpence per extra ring. submissions to the office early in the week are required.
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Westminster Electors Face Great Political Test
The Weekly Chronicle argues Westminster voters must defend Reform principles against Tory tactics. It singles out Sir Francis Burdett for alleged opportunism and urges Westminster to uphold liberty against aristocratic restraint. The piece recalls Fox's legacy and questions Burdett's loyalty to reform.
Westminster electors face Burdett on Reform and loyalty
The piece questions Sir Francis Burdett's stance on Parliamentary Reform and Ireland relief, accusing him of apostasy and aligning with liberal cetes against Reform Bill aims. It argues for consistency, asks Westminster voters if his past allies and committee leadership with Sir George Sinclair promise support for key changes.
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Westminster Electors Urged to Oppose Burdett in Crucial Vote
A London pamphlet denounces Sir Andrew Agnew and a Sunday observing bill as attacks on the poor and liberty. It urges Westminster voters to cast their ballots next Thursday to defeat Burdett, warn against Carlton Club plans, and rally the cause of reform and courage in the fight for freedom.
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Whit noble influence backs Tory candidate for Westminster
The author condemns certain influential Whit nobles and gentlemen for supporting the Tory candidate at Westminster. He deems their conduct reprehensible, dishonourable, dangerous, and indefensible.
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Westminster
Reinforcements Reach St Sebastian Ahead of Evans Rally
Report from St Sebastian notes large reinforcements arrived and predicts General Evans will lead about 20 000 men in a decisive offensive on either Thursday or Friday. The clash is described as likely to be very bloody as Evans seeks to redeem his honor and that of his countrymen.
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Lords Postpone Irish Municipal Bill to June Fifth
The division in the House of Lords Sunday morning produced a 77 vote majority for the Lyndhurst faction to defer the Irish Municipal Bill to June fifth. The act is condemned as cowardly and insulting to Ireland and may provoke strong public backlash against the Tories.
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Ireland
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Conservatives Convene at Carlton Club Over Westminster Election
A large gathering of leading Conservatives met in secret at the Carlton Club. Insinuations from a few attendees suggest they decided to devote twenty thousand pounds to the Westminster election.
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Carlton Club
Newmans Debate Over Deportation and Penalty
The piece argues that the Newmans escaped harsher measures due to unequal laws and influence, claiming justice is mocked by partial enforcement. It notes Lord John Russell’s remark that a Recorder suggested sending them to the Penitentiary and hints MPs may question this decision.
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Westminster Election Additions and Local News
The report lists new names joining the Reform committee for Westminster including MPs Bagshaw Howard James Mangles Strutt Tancred Trelawney Hay and others. It notes a fatal rose thorn infection in Northampton and discusses British Legion prospects and the possible command under Admiral Napier. Also mentions Isaac Slocum of Boston dying after odd conduct and quirks prior to death.
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