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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 23, 1841

Page

4

Court and Fashion. Queen's Buckingham Palace concert

The Queen hosted a Monday evening concert at Buckingham Palace in a transformed grand saloon. Attending were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge the Princess Augusta, Lady Augusta Somerset and other nobles. The program featured Madama Persiani Viardot Grisi Rubini Lablache and Mozart in two parts followed by supper in the dining room. The royal band provided music and refreshments were served in the drawing rooms. A separate report notes a writ for a Representative Peer of Ireland and updates on royal elopement rumors and a Privy explanation of clergy privilege for peers.

Buckingham Palace Duke and Defchess of Cambridge Princess Augusta of Augusta Somerset Baron Knesebeck Major Stephens Palace Falmouth Lisbon Earl of Durham Mary Emily Lambton Pole Infante Count Gerofski Isabella Paris Brussels Prioxny Exezlanation George the Fourth England Edward the Sixth

Execution in Scotland on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway

The murder of a Glasgow ganger at Crosshill is recounted with the condemned men Dennis Doolan and Patrick Reddin executed after Bishops and clergy offered spiritual aid. The scene drew about 50,000 spectators, with soldiers, police, artillery, and dragoons ensuring order. Both men faced death with calm resolve, though Doolan suffered a fatal strangulation due to rope position.

Dennis Doolan Patrick Redd Crosshill Priam Ierit Glasgow Justiciar Coadh Green Ganger Edinburgh Murdoch Doolan Redding St. Rollox Justiciary Court Hall Bishopbridge Edding 58Th Regiment of Foot 1St Royal Dragoons

May 23 Mixed racing and public notices from Marylebone election

Collated items detail Cavendish Curlew winning horse races with weights, the electors meeting for Hero of Acre, emigration to the United States aboard the Roscius, Russian missions and commercial talks, and various social and economic notices from 1840 era newspapers.

Abolition of Corn Laws Debated in Metropolis Meetings

A large court of common council and numerous ward meetings across London discussed petitioning Parliament for immediate repeal of the corn laws. Speakers argued for free trade, warned that high duties raise food prices and hurt workers, and petitions to both houses were authorized by sheriffs and local leaders.

Matthew Wood M. Wood R. L. Jones Her Peter Laurie Stacey Terminald R. Taylor Mr. Bower Clarkson Pewtress Lawrence Heygate Ashurst Davison Wells Commons Earl Fitzwilliam House of Lords Sue Connoy-Councilz J. R. Carr J. Charles W. Christie W. Croucher J. Curtis R. Dixon G. W. Edwards T. Emerson Jer. Evans Dep. Finnis E. Fisher W.J. Frodsham R. P. Ganthony C. Gibson S. M. Gilbert Dep. Green W. Gresham E. Harrison Dep. Peacock Dep. Pewtress W. H. Pilcher Dep. Prichard Dep. Ramshaw L. Redhead S. Ridley J. Robinson J. Rolls T. F. Salter G. Selson H. Smith J. Smith T. Sprague G. Stacy T. Tagg R. Thomas Sir C. Marshall P. Laurie W. Magnay Allan W. Amos Atkinson J. Baldwin B. Bower R. Brain Bridge J. Briggs J. Britten Dep Brook Brown J. P. Backland W. Collingwood T. Collinson E. Conder J. G. Cope RT. Cousens Curling G. Davidson W. Davison S. S. Edkins F. Farrar E. Fenning Frisby H. F. Gadsden Goss F. Hale W. S. Hale B. Hardwick Hicks J. Hill E. Hodgson G. J. Hossack W. B. James R. Johnson J. Johnston C. Jones J. King Lorkin B. Massey N. Maughan D. J. MacLauchlan T. Mitchell H. H. Mortimer E. Mottram J. J. Nicholls T. Old J. Powell J. Rownson V. Rutter F. Sadler J. Sharp T. Snelling S. Wells C. Wheeler T. White J. Wood R.obbard W. Stevens Tellers St. Manrin the Fields St. James Westminster St. Pancras Wanpb Fannixep Witain College of Physicians Lords Lord Fitzwilliam Aldersgate Mitre-street Deputy Green Alderman Humphery City of London Bishorsaate CrippLeGaTs Philip-street St. Grovce Sourawank Greenwich Mitre Wandsworth Barnes Batteriga Munroy Mount Lake Porxzy Tootine Wimndledon Spread Eagle Tavern Wilson Anti Com Law League Anderton Ewart M.P Clerkenwell Bermondsey Ialington Kentisa Christchurch Surrey St. Clements Danzs Bethnal Green St. Matthew Lushington

General Dispensary Charity Anniversary at Aldersgate Street

The General Dispensary anniversary festival at the Albion tavern Aldersgate Street chaired by the Duke of Cambridge featured the toasts Prosperity to the General Dispensary and the health of the chairman. Donations were announced including £125 from the Corporation of London and £25 from the Duke of Cambridge.

Aldersgate-Street Albion Tavern Duke of Cambridge Prince Albert Princess Royal Great Britain Peter Laurie City of London Corporation of London Felix Booth Thrower Herring John Innes Mr. Lee D. Burton Laing Mr. Robinson Agricultural Society OF Ireland Ireland Marquis of Downshire Earl Spencer Earl of Mountcashel Earl of Lucan Lord Fitzgerald Lord Monteagle Lord Northland Lord Talbot de Alahide Acheson R. M. O'Ferrall M.P Verner Damer Archbold Lynch H. Grattan J. Young Clements Thomas Royal Agricultural Society of England Irish Agricultural Society Royal Irish Agricultural Society Kieloff Church-street Spitalfields London Hospital Limehouse Reach Secule Fenebrother S.W John Wand Prince’s Stairs Rotherhithe Wapping Wand Execution Dock Hind Wapping-street Bloomfield

Gorhambury and Gorhambury Races Racing Notes

Fragmentary racing report detailing Derby betting, Oaks prospects, and the Gorhambury meetings with race results, odds, and visitor lists across Tuesday and Wednesday, including notes on Tempted by fine weather, crowds, and notable horses and owners.

Kean and Tree Shine at Haymarket in Macbeth Revival

Crowded Monday as Charles Kean and Miss Ellen Tree return to London stages. Kean’s Macbeth performance draws enthusiastic praise for depth and power, while Tree's Lady Macbeth is lauded for grace and force. The review notes strong supporting cast, scenic design, and Locke’s music, with plans announced for four more performances next week.

Harmarket Theatre Charles Kean Ellen Tree Metropolis Macbeth E. Tree Miss Tree Locke Haymarket Berlin Frederic Prussia Voltaire Royal Academy Wallack Webster Strickland Rees P. Horton Paddy Marceline Mr. Harris Mr. Gilby Madame Vestris Astley’s Damon and Pythias Seraphine Bassin Madame Ducrow Signor Stickney le Petit Ducrow Felix Carlo Sloan Harley Coventgarden Theatre London Fanny Elsster

Inquest at the Sun in the Sands over Gravell Pit Death

An inquest at the Sun in the Sands on Shooter's Hill Road examined John Revell 46 who died after being buried by 20 tons of gravel when a shelving gave way at Frost's pits Blackheath. A second man nearly perished. Dr Kirkup attended but could not save Revell. Also reports a Brussels park shooting of a canal trespasser and a Douai prison murder described in detail.

Marylebone Yorkshire Stinge Paddington Hero Acre Commodore Young United States Roscius New York Liverpool Albion St. Petersburgh Breslau Stallybrass Ewan Siberia Pekin Lieut Allon Khhiva Shakespeare Caboul Khiva Haurray, &c Hume M.P Mavness States Fanny Elssler New Orleans Philadelphia Ledger Taunton Courier Tyr Har Txape London England Berlin Journal de Frankfort Bunsen Syria Jerusalem Weymouth Dorset Chronicle Raiway Traverse Scotland Tau Tsa Trape Bristol Neygeen Neptune Pierre Jean Verstretten Verstretten Leys Cleerens Brussels William Brown Havre Crescent Margaret Edgar Isabella Edgar Susannah Edgar Jane Johnstone Edgar Lochmaben James Black Dublin James Patrick Matilda Patrick Coleraine Bridget Macgee Drogheda Briget Nugent Westmeath Ann Bradley Sarah Corr Mary Hills Independent Limenovse National Schoors Salomons Lane Lord Ashley Willis Leicester-square Golden Square British Museum British and Foneion Temperance Society Hanover Square Rooms Lord Teignmouth Owen Clarke J. S. Pakington Droitwich Metropolitan Police Force Ireland Jamaica West India Chubb Ask Ruthin Assizes Evan Evans Bamekeeper K.C.B P. von Manylebone Nelson Napier Brice W. Strange, Paternosterow Prince Caradoc Birthday Epsom Finchley Snowdrop Negus Portsoken Arundel Knight of the Scott York Rownie Marco Connoway Dorsieper R. C. Doubledee Lambeth Combes Charles Campbell Liverpool Havre de Grace Battle-bridge-stairs Doggett Doubledee Farrant Asilo Bankside Curtis Customhouse Stairs Robinson Tower Westminster Putney Westminster-bridge Hunt Campden’s Middlesex Vauxhall Bridge Orr Ralph van Amburgh Coronation Galaor Belgrade Ermengardis Sir Hans Mustapha Muley Monsieur le Sage Hereford Satirist Duke of Wellington Knight Eny Lampoon Ghuznee Derry Agst Mr. Rush G. Heathcote Lord Albemarle Lord Westminster Marshal Sanit Rawlinson Griffith Wyndham Williamson St. Cross Rush Plenipo Bangtail Anson Thornhill Eringo Wimbush Ford Metternich Batson Potentia Treen Una T. O. Powlett Gorhambury No Man's Land Lord Verulam Park Watford F. Johnstone Gorhambury House Captain Gardner Ben Brace Lord Sandwich Normanby Act#en Columbia Mr. Coleman Carlos Lord March Sir Hercules Coat of Duvernay Conelly Mr. Shelley Jole Stanley the Genius Bartholomew Bedford Bosphorus Revoke Brocard Clinker Molineux Brigade Household Brigade Hounslow Windsor Martin Jemmy Mr. Alexander Mr. Oliver Mozelle C. Kent Abel Lawyer St. Alban’s Town Worley Arnold Taylor Ishmael Dersy Betrine Lord Lichfield Caradoc Hans Dorset Rutland Exeter Anglesea Verulam Jersey Chesterfield Uxbridge C. Paget Grimston Somerton J. Manners Maidstone Villiers Drumlanrig Albemarle Constance Eleanor Paget C. Cockerell W. W. Wynne Col. Peel G. Anson G. S. Byng G. Fitzroy H. Reus H. Baring J. Villiers R. Grimston Messrs Gardner Newton Jun de Winton Brand Phillimore Bulkeley Irby Meginnes Gregory S. Stanley Oliver, Alexander Vyse Knox Beauchamp, &c Acton Brecard Mann Mr. Scott Bc Windsor Mr. Booth Benjamin T.Y.C Jerry W. Coleman Shelley Mr. Goodman H. S. Worley Lord Orford Ray Middleton Goldpin Banish Gazelle Sly Lord Chesterfield Mr. Worley White Boodle Brooks 8 The Jockey Club Carttar Shooter’s Hill John Revell Blackheath Revell Kirkup St. Jermain’s Terrace Royal Park of Laeken Ememmeta Toire Michiels Molenbeek St. Jean Francer Court of Assizes Douai Loos Delebecque Dessenne Mongrenier Humbert Humber Hombert Monngrenier Galignani Sauverny Gex Switzerland Versoix

Manchester Meeting Demanded Cheaper Food for All

An immense Manchester borough gathering filled the town hall as reformers sought lower prices for essentials. William Miller chaired, with Mr Kay insisting on timely reforms and the community’s joint resolve to secure cheap food and life necessities. Sir Thomas Potter backed the motion, arriving after a long night from London to support the cause.

Manchester Borough of Town Hall William Miller Kay Thomas Potter Mr. Kay London

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