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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 20, 1848

Page

4

Remarkable Sale of Pictures at Repicar Gallery Auction

The Repicar Gallery of Pictures concluded a high profile sale led by Christie and Mawson at King Street, St James's. Crowded rooms witnessed fierce bidding on Murillo, Van de Velde, Cuyp, and Rembrandt works with prices reaching 2,000 guineas for key pieces. Collectors including the Duke of Cleveland and the Marquis of Hertford dominated bids, and the two-day sale topped £36,000 in total.

Duke of Cleveland Marquis of Hertford Earl of Ellesmere Earl of Mexborough Suffield Robert Peel Baron Rothechild Walter Stirling J. L. Goldsmid O Duncombe Murillo O. Duncombe W. van de Felde F. Mieris Fuller Jan Steen van der Capella P. Potter O. Dascombe N. Berghem A. Cuyp Dr. Fletcher J. and. A. Both N. Berghew Lord Gaydyr Ruysdael Isaae Ostade Joseph Blapchard le Bas Beaumont Firec Teviers L. Dundas Gerard Dow Baroness de Virtor Rubens Lady Stuart Guineer Mercury Julling Clende A. Ostade Lord Rendlesham Karl du Jardin Artis Rembrandt M. Erard Weotphatia J. van Huysum J. B.greeze Maquis of Hartford Claude Constable Colonna Mr. Farrer Prince Halthezar Spain Felasquez St. Cecilia Domenichino Sharpe St. Thomas Alma Morillo

Time tables for sunrise sunset tides and notable dates

The text provides methods for calculating sunrise and sunset times across Great Britain and Ireland using latitude and minor adjustments. It lists high water times at major ports with offsets for London Dock, Bristol, Cork, Falmouth, Hull, Milford Haven, Brighton, Cowes, Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Port Glasgow, and Southampton. Also notes religious calendar dates and astronomical data for May and June including quarter phases, day length, and twilight timings.

Great Britain and Ireland Stiona London Dock Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

Debate on church reform and pluralities in the Lords and Commons

The session discusses church income, canonries, and measures to improve ecclesiastical instruction. Lord John Russell softens a motion for inquiry into church matters, pledging eventual consideration of Episcopal Fund management. Opposition criticizes pluralities, while others defend reforms and potential commissions. The debate shifts to Russia and northern Europe, with motions on Poland and Schleswig Holstein, then moves to parliamentary elector and railway audit bills and Scottish slave trade concerns.

J. Resset Horsman Lord J. Rossell Gladstone Gotnsens Hume John Russell Canterbury Lincoln Harsman Archdeacon Croft Hexwoo F. Bextox Hexvey Honastay Leate Russia Europe Arernart Houss Anstey Poland Lord Palmerston Takiar Skeleesi Schleewig and Hoteteio Howes Lord Parwerston England Rusda Urquhart Highton Heme Duchy of Posen Brackstone Dr. Bownrxe Unevaart Brorugsson House OF Lords G. Gner F. Basin Baynes Lanovenery Hexter Acronsy Mustz Scotland Botveate Ma Ewart S. Wostrezy Extiot Cugtstorsee B. Cocmsane Taoupson Oswarp More Hensey Scorr G. Grey Cobden Cardwell E. Baxton Viscount Brackley Lord Palmeraton Admiral Bowles House OF Commons J. Rotsexr John Henner Jeate Finthorp Axster Frewen Faror Houes College Street Boards of Guardians Parisien of St. John St. Margaret Board of Health Court of Queen's Bench

Centralisation debate and borough bill divisions in parliament

A heated session features Mir Maccinnox and Bir Devatt clashing over centralisation. Ungoranr repeats objections. A revised postponement aims to six months or one month for a sixth edition. The Borough Elections Bill prompts divisions, with amendments and adjournment motions, amid parliamentary maneuvering and government explanations.

Aommen Mir. Maccinnox Bir. Devatt Chadwick Ungoranr Sibthorp Howes Corporations England J. Hasmer Stervonr R. Hitpyaza Tacsnaw Harwich Hupsox City of London J.stuart Her Horsham Lord J Ressexue G. Grey Select Committee

Good and Cheap Lodging for the Working Classes

The piece reviews European unrest as rooted in social misery, praises the Society for the Improvement of the Condition of the Working Classes, and highlights its model lodging houses in London. It notes Prince Albert’s meeting at Freemasons Hall, reports on housing costs and capacities, and celebrates self supporting lodgings that improved living conditions while turning a profit.

Europe France Paria Prussia Berlin England Louis Blanc Freemasons Prince Albert Lord Aadley Smple London Bagnigge Wells King Street Drury Jane Charles Street Cheere

Trials of Meagher and Smith O'Brien

The piece laments Ireland's jury deadlock in trials tied to Repeal politics. It cites juror partisanship, warns of damaged justice, and notes potential government action. It calls for firm handling of political crimes and questions the jury system's future in a divided Ireland.

Meagher Smith O'Brien Trelang Sleagher England Ireland

Communist ideals in lodging and food co operation discussed

A speaker champions communal living and cooperative buying to aid the working class. He condemns high prices and waste, urges unionized action, and suggests Lord Athles promote practical means to elevate the laboring condition through large scale purchasing and shared housing amenities.

The Parliamentary Bar Fees And Perplexities

A Lincoln Old Hall meeting debated a wave of unpaid fees from railway clients. The bar sought to withhold briefs until debts were settled, but the Attorney General ruled the resolution void. The piece urges adherence to professional rule while noting the moral tension for those who acted under a mistaken belief of authority.

A.B Kettering Chelsea Lincoln’s Inn St Paul's Churchyard Ardwick South Molton Square Evermouth Kingsland Mieleator Lang Lane Westminster Ambo Hully—Jie England Germany Coventry Temple Phillips Haae Horatio Ifaddinglon Eng Welsby D—l Waddington Bir Crompton Greanbithe Court of Chancery Denmark Moorgate Street Marylebone Retusta Lyon Rugby Worcester Queen Weymouth London Dover Folkestone Newcastle E. B.H F. S G.b.s.windsor Ebor Griffin Casterbury B. BR Guarantee Society F. B Windermere Troutbeck Atande Hazaken Bath Jenny Lind Portland Place J.l.wellington Marian Dewabury Morgan Birmingham Cook's Court Stone Leigh Tyro Gateside Lincoln's Jon Frederick Thesiger Cockburn Gene Tomen

The Murder in Spitalfields Inquest Opens

A coroner and jury in Spitalfields examined the scene where Henry Lazeras, aged seven and a half, was found. Witnesses described the yard behind Cortesso’s coal shop and a board used to block a yard gate. The inquest adjourned for police inquiries while a post mortem noted death by strangulation.

Duke of Wellington Shepherd Street Spitalfields Henry Lazeras Hoase Eliea Cortesso Tester Street Duke of David Lazarus Tenter-street der Geared Cortesao Deceaned Decesaed Snaeph Levy Cortease Haring Abraham Lezarus Abraham Lazarus Tenter Street Mr. Cortesso Magistrais Hemmill Misa Corteaso Esther Cortesso Gilbert Raven's Buildings Spitssfielda

The Keying Junk in British Waters and Captain Kellett

The article discusses Chinese junk Keying brought to England, its curious construction and history, Captain Ball and Captain Kellett, and the voyage from Canton to the Thames. It highlights public interest in the junk as a civilizational curiosity and commends Captain Kellett for bringing the vessel to England despite obstacles.

London China United Kingdom Great Britain Reland Captain Ball Kryirg Mhule Seaa East India Dock River Thames England Thia Haa Bia Canton Robinson Cruave

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