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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 21, 1842

Page

3

Ship William Brown Disaster Trial Reports Guilty Verdict

Eyewitness testimonies recount a brutal night as passengers were forced overboard from the William Brown after the ship struck ice. Survivors describe Captain Holmes, the mate, and Jack Stetson among others aiding or hindering rescue efforts, with a jury later returning a guilty verdict for manslaughter.

Paris Rumors On Rail Crash And Political Moves

Paris reports a rumored deadly railway crash at St Petersburgh with suppression claims urged by the emperor to avoid public panic. Also noted are intrigues about General Cass and Thiers, Peel era politics, free trade debates, and a parade of society notices and obituaries from London and Edinburgh.

France Paris St. Petersburgh St. Verennareh Versailles General Cass M. Thiers Washington Morning Herald Monsures House of Cormons Mr. Hawes Robert Peel Morning Post Liverpool New Street Farringdon-street Islington West-street Eton ColneGe Edward Sugden Court of Chancery Ireland Commissioner Macan Perrin Pontefract Lord Pollington Hertford Lord Salisbury Thos. Duncombe, Esq Duchess of Richmond Chichester Cathedral Duke of Richmond William, Arthur Sussex Lennox Earl of March de Ros T. Cecil F. Berkeley P. Maitland L. Peel W. Tighe Goodwood Duypas Beechwaoud Heriot’s Row Edinburgh Robert Dundas David Dundas Catherine Whyte Melville Smmollett Skipsey A. Smollett Brighton Fleming Thomas Roberts Lord Wixcartsea Sir R. Peel Duke of Newcastle Good J. Craig Leamington Jane Jones Myfod Montgomeeyshire Hertford Reformer Sons of Rug Currey St. Paul's Wilberforce Prince George of Cambridge Canterbury Armagh London Winchester Chester Lincoln Llandaff

Dramatic and musical notices from London theatres crowd the stage

A crowded Monday at Drury Lane features Macbeth and Acis and Galatea with Miss Faucit and Mr. Macready in The Stranger. Covent Garden presents Die Zauberflote by the German company, Haymarket showcases Lady of Lyons with Kean, and Murat spectacle at the Theatre. Adelaide Gallery, Greenwich fair, and the British Museum draw large crowds while new amusements and exhibitions open across town.

Mr. Keely Veter Mrs. Keeley Charlotte Bean Mozart Tamino Pamina Herr Abresche Madame Stoeckel Heinefetter Sarastro Staudigl Haymariket Lady of Lyons Stilberg Mary Queen of Scots Afurat Murat France Italy Egypt Naples Russia H. Hughes Joachim Mr. Hicks Straxnp W’. Muggins Buw Miss Daley Adelaide Gallery Jones Wych Kingdom of Cabul Khyber Pass Ghuznee Bolun Pass M. Claudit Mechanical Museum Windmill Street Piccadilly Newgate Ly Coriolanus Androcleus Surrey Rowe British Museum Reasere National Gallery Greenwich Richardson Algar Jane Jones Daniel Good China Pisdeward Royal Park Waterman’s Weekly Chronicle Ov Ery Cofair Ichardson Crown and Anchor Booth Hamblin Mobile Bath Dramatic York Hanover Bishop Cramer C. Lucas Royal Prince Albert Haydn Lord of Heaven Duchess of Gloucester Duchess of Kent Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince George Princess Augusta Archbishop of York Duke of Wellington Earls of Plymouth Hay Earl Morley Ellice George Lady Whitmore Major Park H. Blackwood Phelps Drury Lane Hamilton Smith Young Kean Macready Tamburini M. Tamburini Lyons Nantes Angers Matta Malta L'Isle Adam M. Sajani Forlo Knights of St. John the Mediterranean Theatricals United States Seguin the Park Bill Chapman Fanny Elssler Havana Tacon Buckstone Mrs. Fitzwilliam New Orleans Forrest Boston Clara Fisher Miss Lee Philadelphia Butler Miss Reynolds Lambert Thayer Mrs. Lewis Washington Dinneford Jamieson Pittsburgh Latham Miss Melton Jim Crow Rice Chippendale Billy Williams Mrs. Knight Park Thorne Chatham Mitchell Olympic Bowery Miss Cushman Niblo Rich Braham Camp-street Quirk and Sons St. Charles's Theatre St. Charles and Arcade Caldwell Camp Street City of New York Wallack’s

Gorhambury Races Open With Notable Attendance At St Albans Park

Tuesday's meeting at Lord Verulam's park near St Albans drew a large crowd amid fine weather and scenic course. A parade of aristocratic guests and numerous carriages accompanied first class racing including Craven Stakes and Park Stakes results, with Finchley, Humbug, and Bob Peel among the winners on a lively afternoon of turf and betting.

Lord Verulam St. Albans Gorhambury Earl Duke of Rutland Marquis Marchioness of Exeter Countess of Clarendon Jersey G. Bentinck E. Russell Brace Lord Verularo Robert de Gorham Bartholomew Miss Heathcote Phillimre Finchley Sly Cowley Caution Parr Ate Wiltona Actmon Curumba Coleman Laurestina Mr. West Bustard Venus Actwon Park T.Y.C Mr. Ford Humbug F. Butler General Yates Rous Fox Cy Buzzard Brocard Mr. Stephenson Bizarre Esperance Mr. Coleman Jamal J. Dixon G. Heathcote Cig Samarcand Paradigm Mr. G. Ongley Camel Octavius Mr. Critchley Delia Mr. Beresford Imdolence Rooks Nest Donnybrook Bob Peel G. Butler Mr. Combe Rosalind Lawrence Belle Sauvage Kingston St. Jean D'Acre St. Jean D’acre Currycomb Pocket Viper Humming Bird Aspatria Brigade Household Brigade W. W. Wynn Mr. Bastard Teapot Captain Newton Fanny Ward Drumlanrig Harlequin Cherrytree Nile Colonel Peel Archy Chapple Mr.f. Clarke Acacia Tue Dersy Coldrenick Chatham

Tattersalls Racing Odds Show Heavy Activity and Declines

In a busy Monday session at Tattersalls from 3 to 7 pm crowds bet heavily on Danebury’s Coldrenick with large sums. Attila and Canadian show strong support, while several rivals such as Lord Westminster’s Auckland and Lord Chesterfield’s Jack drift. Outsider Moss Trooper attracts modest betting as Oaks prices drift. many horses see sharp declines with widespread activity in the betting ring.

Tattersall’s Coldrenick Scott Attila Auckland Jack Lasso Holderness Meteor Chatham Moss Trooper Trelawney Anson Greville George Bentinck G. Clark Bowes Meiklam Gregory Mr. Ferguson Ramshay Rogers Tiptoe Pryse Connop Baronet Lord Jersey Lord Chesterfield G. Bentinck Duke of Richmond

Trotrine Match At Harlington Corner Two Miles In Six Minutes

A harness trotting match of 50 sovereigns a side ran from the thirteenth to the fifteenth mile on the London road between Harlington Corner and Long Ford. Lady Dart led early, then edged ahead to finish about fifty yards clear in two miles in six and a half minutes. Lady Dart pulled up after three breaks but was upheld by the referee. Betting opened 5 to 2 in favor of Lady Dart.

New Zealand Pierre Chanel Fortuna Wallis Islands F. Bataillon Father Chanel Chanel M.chavel Self Providence Wallis Island Papal Birmingham Great Western Luton South Western Blackwall Nburgh Glasgow Midland Counties North of England North Midland Bingham Derby Northern Eastern Manchester Leeds Greenwich Selby Gloucester Mera Sergeant Merewether Pearson Jantus Buckingham Palace Hamburg General Steam Navigation Company Caledonia Soney Kelvepox Chelmsford In Counties Railway Kelvedon Cridge Eno Colchester Wricklayers Thomas Elsly Lord Verulam Robert de Gorham Bartholomew Col. Peel Archy Scott Mosque F Butler Mr. Booth Benjamin Nick Jock Mr. Parr Mr. Coleman Mr. Smith Acton Columba Baron Rothschild Rockingham Mr. Treen Mr. Purr Ate Wiltona Tenebrosa Mr. Phillimore Rochester Lady Dart Perth Courier

Windmill Fire Destroys Markham Mill at Retford

Fire swept through the Markham windmill near Retford on a Saturday, destroying the entire structure and stores. The 100 foot mill, occupied by Lightfoot, burned from the machinery under the main shaft. Firemen from Retford and nearby villages ran engines to the blazing ruins but could not save the mill as strong winds fanned the flames. Loss is at least £1000 with no survivors of the premises.

Markham Retford Lightfoot

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