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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 14, 1843

Page

5

Refusal to Vote Sparks Debate on Public Good

Fragmented text discusses a political dispute over voting stance and perceived duplicity. Mentions honesty, public good, and a critique of a principal figure in a heated exchange. Contains uncertain OCR fragments referencing pay, coat, and friends.

Repeal agitation and Peel policy clash in Ireland

A Decade-era critique argues the government has failed to curb Repeal pressure in Ireland, urging caution over Peel’s Commons stance. It questions coercion as a solution and warns against civil strife, urging a broadened, lawful approach akin to governance through Ireland’s majority while flagging risks of minority rule and punitive acts. The text references O Connell, Lane Fox, and the need for reform before further measures.

Ae Ert Peel Lane Fox Wellington Robert Peel Ireland Treland Lord de Grey London Dubblin Commission of the Peace O'Connell Bomtestes Furioso Honse of Commons Lord Grey Lord Normanby Lord Morpeth Lord Fortescue

Debates on Corn Law stir in House of Commons

Postscript notes a divided Friday as Blisworth and Peterborough Railway Bill faced objections. It cites Lord Fitzgerald's death, Gladstone’s cabinet move, and Peel Cobden contrasts, with a stormy adjournment and a fierce row among Lords Sandon Duggannon John Man tre and Claude Hamilton.

Peterborough Mr. Gladstone Brotherton Labouchere Canada Liberal Party Robert Peel John Tyrrell Sir Robert Peel Cobden House of Commons Sandon Duggannon John Mantre Claude Hamilton John Hanmer

House Debates Adjourned Amid Storm Over Corn Laws

A heated parliamentary scene ends with the debate adjourned after clashes over the Corn Laws. Lords Manners and Worsley, and Lord Ebrington faced off against ministers as reporters were barred and calls for adjournment failed. The incident marks a rare outbreak since the Reform era, with forewarnings of party tactics to time expulsions.

Ward John Manners Christopher Mackenzie Peebles Ellice Berkeley Morgan John O'Connell Bernal Duncombe Villiers Lord Ebrington Fimst Lord Worsley

Large meetings oppose the Factories Bill in London districts

Reports describe large gatherings in Tower Hamlets St James's Clerkenwell and other metropolis locations protesting the Factories Bill. The item notes allied political activity, including church and public notices, and reflects the era's labor and reform discourse across multiple venues.

Cerito's dazzling season at Princess's Theatre and more

The review praises Cerito for her skilled yet spontaneous dancing in Barbiere divertissements and the Suiree de Carnival, noting her rapid evolutions and stagesides. It covers La Gazza Ladra revival with Grisi Brambilla and Fornasari, and Perrot's theatre reentry, plus Adelphi Wizard of the North and forthcoming Sappho at Drury Lane. It closes with a festival rehearsal for the Sons of the Clergy and notes Rachel’s marriage rumors and Fanny Ecrsver’s return.

Hee Mazzett Tucarne Dumilatre Cerito Una Fanny St. Dean Ceritu J! Barbiere Lac Des Fees Camille Jouquet St. Leon St Leon Princess’s Theatre M. Scribe Haymarket Webster Belphezor Kugsian Kantrowitz Lavera Brambilla Pippo Grisi Ninetta Forsasari diMcuit Belisario Tambu Tini Fornasari Lablache Podesta Paganini Galby Scheffer Renard Blaster Sylvain Guy Stephin Europe Cerite Ptep Verio Perrot Her Majesty's Theatre Alma Mario Paris Arturo Sivori Adelphi Theatre Wizard of the North Anderson Alfred Shaw Drary Lane Theatre Clemene Pacini Sappho Herr Staudig St. Paul George Smart Royal Society of Musicians Cramer Her Majesty's Chapels Royal St. Paul's Cathedral Westminster Abbey Attwood Mademoiselle Rachel Walew Jessee Davenfront Brompton Theatre Royal Coventgarden Mr. Harris John Kemble

Notable actress Davenport and theatre fund links in obituary review

A historical sketch chronicles Mrs. Davenport's rise in Dublin and Covent Garden, noting her shift to elderly roles after an accident, marriage to actor Mr. Davenport, and striking performances in Mrs. Hardcastle and Nurse roles. It highlights her public laurels, private virtue, and support for the theatrical fund, plus later auction of the Colossium and Leipzig honours for Mendelssohn.

Rosalind Lady Teazle Chance Lim Theatre Royal Covent-Garden George Colman John Bull Save Giraud Leipsic Mendlesshon Bartholdy

Derby betting in Tattersales and Chester races notes

Sporting intelligence covers Malton and Epsom entries with Dumpling and Parthian among leading bets. Reports on Oaks odds for Maria Day and Laura filly, plus other runners and prices. Chester Races results noted with rain, Scott stables movements, and a walking match between Turner and Mountjoy ending with Turner winning. No Oxford Cambridge race due to scheduling and exam conflicts.

Tattersale Malton Scott Napier Dumpling Parthian Progress Judith Hutter Epsom West End Aristides General Pollock Newcourt Gaper Lord Westminster Maria Day Laura Bowes Cotherstone Blakelock T. Taylor G. Heathcote Mr. Bell Chesterfield Lord Eglinton Yerburgh Mostyn G. Bentinck Griffiths Bell Blackdrop Theobald Goodman Lord Orford Mercy H. Combe Earl of Richmond Lord Exeter Thornhill Elizir Price the Lily Lord Lynedoch Eglinton Duke of Rutland London Lord Chesterfield Anson Napier and Boz Yarburgh Chester Manchester Sir Harry Ainsworth New Brighton North Maiden Hantsman Cheshire Hunt Martyr White Hart Hayes Turner Mountjoy Carnriter Oxronp Oxford Cambridge Oxonians Henley Whitsuntide G. Denman, Esq Cambridge Independent

King’s London journey stated. royal effects sail

The king’s trip to London is clearly decided with items already sent to London by monthly courier. Some of his horses and servants have begun their journey, and London preparations suggest a long stay. no government plans during his absence are yet announced. Also notes on duchess travel, rail openings, a fatal accident, factory bill opposition, and Manchester state of trade.

Tower Hamlets St James's Clerkenwell Metropolis Bregeny Lake of Constance Walter Forbes John Gregory Shaw Genera H. Tunnen G.C.H Horse-Guards Gouray Isle of Jersay Ublic Friends of Principal Macferlan Glasgow Chronicle Chambers Lower Brook Street Treasury Union-hall Marlborough Street Thomas Pattyips Evesham Thomas Phillips George Cooper Thatcher Faulkner Rowland Hill Newcastle-upon-Tyne Kingston Upon Hull House of Commons Toulon Uranie Brunt Marquesas Islands Paris Granada Patriota Napoleon Bonaparte Alhambra West India Royal Mail Steam-packet Company British Channel West Indies England Royal Naval Scaoor Admiralty St. Tuoman's Hoserta John Pirie Bart Chapman Bremen Mary Edwards Gould’s Hill Shadwell Lee Edwards Windsor Castle John Redmond Sir John Chapman John Redmond Sims John Wales Thomas Toop Coldstream Guards Hatfield, Tomlyn Minories Windsor John Chapman Long London Courrier Francais Duchess de Duke of Sussex Earl of Eldon Northumberland Durham Gray's Inx Richard Hodges Carter Society of Gray's Men South Foreland Great Western Railway Paddington Slough C. Landseer London Art Union Cork Ordnance Birmingham Baitish American Company BarsavoEs Barbadoes Prince Edward's Island Lloyd's Rooms Tindall Nancy Darke Newquay Plymouth Glasgow Achilles Oswald M.P Search Reformers’ Gazette Westminster Metropolitan Anti-Corn Law Association Ching Twankay Byson Assam Maryport and Carlisle Wigton Penydarren Carnarvon Herald Baron Stieglitz St. Petersburgh Hanover Germany Bristol and Exeter Beambridge Brunel Exeter Victoria and Albert Downs Pembroke Rhadamanthus Napoleon Place Vendome Whitechapel Judge and Jury Society Usher Bompas Spankie Lauguing Tammas Archie Pennyworth Kilmarnock Ayr Paper Henry Wright Newcastle Trinity House Newcastle Infirmary Master Mariners’ Association of North Shields South Shields Association Thames Victoria Blind Asylum Frieutru Messrs Great Guildford Street Southwark Helen Casey Guy's Hospital Batotton Brighton Pechell South Eastern Dover Southamprox J. Russell France Europe India Duchess of Somerset Duchess of Godford Lady Gardiner Kensington Palace Oatlands Bagshot Surrey Duchess of Gloucester Bristol Oxambridge Maryport Rouen Orleans Amsterdam Rotterdam Hague Duke of Cornwall Duke of Cambridge Ima Bost William Hoskins Hoskins Religious Society of Friends Philip Howard Manchester Overland Mail China Aberdeen Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company City of Aberdeen Morrison St. Katharine’s Dock

London Meeting Urges Unconditional Repeal of Corn Laws

A crowded Hall of Commerce in Threadneedle Street hosted a merchants and citizens gathering led by John Bright and Cobden urging immediate repeal of the corn laws. Cobden attacked monopolies behind sugar and coffee profits and pressed for freedom of trade, while cheers met calls to “Down with monopoly.”

London Threadneedle-street John Bright Cobden Moore G. Wilson West India League Queen Victoria Robert Peel Cheera Mr. Moore Richard Cobden United Kingdom Herbert's Hotel Palace-yard P. A. Taylor Br. Bright Anti-Cornlaw League Mr. Smith Sheffield Col Thompson J. Hicken Bright Herbert's House of Commons Villiers Gladstone Johnson Derby Plint Leeds Dixon Carlisle Beadon Taunton England Scott Montrose Senior Palace Yard George Strickland Milner Gibson Gisborne Carlton Club John Russell Hamer Stansfield Wellington Street Strand George Wilson Enq National League Rochdale Sae Eant Staxners Aylesbury County Hall Earl Stanhope J. Rolfe Beaconsfield Buckingham Lord Stanhope Canada House of Lords Anti-Corn Law League Wallingford Catatea

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