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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 26, 1844

Page

2

Foreign intelligence and Parisian crime in May dispatches

The Sunday journals report France refusing Mexican demands, while Paris papers recount royal precautions at Neuilly and a deadly churchyard suicide during a marriage ceremony. Tangier and Kabyle tensions loom as Swiss and Spanish affairs unfold, with Bologna executions under martial law and Italy’s revolutionary unrest widening across Lombardy and Venice.

Chateau of Neuilly National Guard Louis ‘Philippe Prince Joinville Sorcioz Cuurcu Paris Charlotte Coulange-sur-Yonne Pay-de-dome Tangiens Malta Spain Switzerland Spaing Morocco Admiral Lalande Pere la Chaise Imperial Guard Lutzen Bautzen Princy de Joinville Des Debats Prince de Joinville Navy M. Thiers Orleans Rouen Havre Avignon Strasburg Paseires Madrid M. Armero Narvaez Barcelona England France Duke de Gluecksberg Count Bressin Eid Marquis de Villame General Armera Ciudad Hodrigo Salamanca Count de Bomfim Borgo de Osma San Isidro Gaceta Don Carlos Marquis de Viluma Foreign Department

Accident on the Antwerp and Brussels Railway

A Friday evening wreck near Antwerp left two dead on the spot and four more dying later as carriages collapsed after a bolt gave way. The crowded train, with English passengers aboard, could not avoid disaster. blame centered on rails loosened by road traffic and a faulty end bolt.

Dnreapron Brussels Antwerp Hospital of St. Elizabeth Great Western Line

Mitroopelies Dinner for the Governor General of India

The East India Company court of directors hosted Sir Henry Hardinge at a lavish dinner at the London tavern before he sails to assume governance in the East. About 150 guests attended including John Sheppard and notable figures such as the Duke of Wellington and Lord Peel. The banquet featured toasts after formal ceremonies and reflected strong praise for the host and organizers.

India The East India Company Henry Hardinge K.C.B Dimmer London East Messrs Bathe Breadie John Sheppard Enq Board of Henry Hardinee Duke of Wellington Duke of Buckingham Earl of Jersey Earl of Haddingts Lord Stusler R. Peel Mr. Astell Ecechoguer G. Murrey James Geaham EF. Kestebbull W. Giassiones Goief Biven YW Bremanile J. Macdoneld Mr. Masterman Iman Court of Directors Her Sir H. Hardinge Auit Board of Directors H. Hardinge Aborigines Protection Society Crosby-hall Bishopegate-street W. Cowper M.P Burnett Hodgkin Society of Friends M. Cadotte Naional Temporace Society National Temperance Association Exeter Hall Finsbury Chapel Manrfields Switzerland America Belgium France Herefordshire Society Freemasons Bacon Robert Pulsford Clive Herefordshire Ashmole Cuuxca Incorporated Society For St. Martin’s Place Trafalgar Square Suan CorFig West India Viscount Combermere Willis Mackinnon Manilla Baker Blue Anchor Anchor-street Bethnal Green James Beazley Elizebeth Mayhew Hare Atreet General Baxter Metropolis Thames Whitehall-place Earl of Lonsdale Ashworth Austin Carpenter Cox Holmes J. M‘adam Kensington Brentford Isleworth Tyburn Uxbridge Highgate Hampstead Stamford Hill Green Lanes Seven Sisters City Hackney Leebridge Levi Bolton Harrow Tame Kilburn Edgeware Hands St. Paul's Doven Downs Dover Anme Briz Sath Foreland Ramsgate Folkstepe Lapitiastes Santantes Hasyon Mantes Attericut

Governor General selection praised amid cheers and toasts

A speech lauds the selection of Sir Henry Hardinge as governor general of India, noting ministerial and director support, with Empress and country backing. Sir Hardinge thanks the court, expresses desire to improve India, and includes further parliamentary toasts and society notices.

Government delegation surveys potential harbour site at Seaford Bay

Brighton reporters describe a government deputation led by Admiral Sir Howard Douglas surveying the coast from Newhaven to Seaford for a harbour of refuge. They inspect beaches and piers, hear private testimony from naval officers, and note Seaford Bay as a likely choice amidst several fireproofed towns.

Brighton Hansovne Reruce Newhaven Albion Hotel London Howard Douglas Byam Martin Dean Dundas Alderson R.E J. H. Periy Robert Raikes W. Symonds Colquhoun Westmacott Fisher Washington Eastbourne Franklyn Seaford Bay Portland Roads Plymouth Devizes John Philpot Dorset Lyme Regis Leavington Chard Winfreth Dorchester Stoke St. Mary Bedford Sherborne Wr. Thornford Earl of Digby Longfleet Poole Woodford London Road Trowbridge

Forcery on the Bank of Ireland in Dublin

James Crassan, a servant, was charged at College-street police office with obtaining £450 from the Bank of Ireland by a forged draft signed by a builder. He claimed involvement by a man named Lennon, who fled after Crassan was handed bank notes. Harding, a bank porter, also fled. Crassan was committed for trial amid details of the bank transaction and prior escort.

Henry Graves Crassan Lennon Harding Rersan Association W. Gernon America T.N. Redington M.P Ireland Marquis of Lansdowne F. Shaw Robert Peel Duke of Leinster Marquis of Clanricarde T. Vesey T. Wyse Downshire Earl of Devon Lord Adare G. A. Hamilton Duplan John Cordery Carrickfergus Gaol Dodd 60Th Regiment 66Th Regiment 5Th Dragoons Flinter Cordery 66Th Gaul Stoke Buckinghamshire Waterford Curraghmore Patrick Hallinan Glin Limerick Kerry Evening Post Nationa Bank Trelawd Taie Undertaking Ie Bank Old Broad-street Ruding D. O’conne

Convicts Man for Poisons and Doubling Murder Case

A Tribunal of Corrections condemned Cuny to pay fines 8000f for manufacturing and 1000f for selling a dangerous factitious snuff with ground glass and other substances. In a separate incident near Ballancrieff toll bar, M’Crinen killed his wife and left a child near death after a violent confrontation, with the wife found dead and the child revived amid a gruesome scene.

Foreign Sturr Tribunal of Correctional Police Cuny Hornio Mornpes Rara Gate M‘@rinen Ballancrieff Toll Bar M‘crinen Caid

Racing Odds and Derby Bets Stir Hopes of Favorites

Sporting Intelligence cites close call for Ratan as Derby favorite while Orlando and Leander attract varied odds. Market notes Shropshire Crockford recovering, with heavy wagers on Dawaun, Forth, Mainstay, and Telemachus. Multiple owners and horses named with price ranges and selections listed.

Tattersall Moxpay Ratan Mr. Crockford Orlando Leander Akbar Ray Momus Ionian Dawaun Forth Agst Mainstay Telemachus Campanero Beaufront Beamont Croton Oil Fouigs-Ballagh Mitchel Grove E. J. Irwin Dawson's Crockford Rutan John Day Peel Lichtwald G. Heathcote A. Wood Scott Ford Colonel Peel Osborne Ongley Collins S. Paul Lot Oaxks

Epsom Derby Day Opens Amid Gambling Crackdown

Epsom races began with a sparse crowd and subdued stakes as police moved to shut gambling booths. The Derby meeting drew a vast crowd despite the crackdown, with brutal ground conditions and a dramatic finish as Running Rein won the Derby by three parts of a length after Leander broke a hind leg. The day featured protests over gambling suppression and a large police presence, while racing results included Craven Stakes and Manor Stakes outcomes and notable incidents on the course.

Epsom Craven Course Mr. Ford Hon S. Herbert Eiis Odessa Baron Rothschild Nepress Mr. Dawson Dalesman Sir G Heathcote Miss Wilfred Mr. J. Osborne Boniface Dalesmann Woodcote New T.Y.C Mr. Edwards Liverpool Whitehouse Scott Wintonian Lord G. Bentinck Glaucus Sir G. Heathcote Chapow Muley Moloch Mr. T. Hussey Loadstar Mr. Smith Jerry d Wiseacre Nereus Full Sail Flight Sir S. Spry Crouch Wilson Hampton Ascot C. Arundale Brg Jamie Falshaw Crockford Cankes John Scott Lord Maid Leander Buts Downs Nek Place Derby Oaks Uity Home Department Surrey Epsom Downs United Kingdom Earl of Verulam Gothambury Duke of Richmond Goodwood Moulsey John Bailey Memorialiats Home Office Manners Sutton James Graham London Croydon Southampton Kingston Stoat's Nest Gilbert Heathcote Akbar Buck Orlando Ratan Running Rein Ray Momus Ionian Rein Colonel Peel A. Wood Mab Peel Tonian Anson Bay Mar J. Day Bowes G. Heathcote Ford J. Osborne Bentinck A. Hi Beaumont Lichtwald Whuropiie Crarmen van Onraxpo Colonel Fee

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