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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 29, 1842

Page

3

Compromise accusations amid election bribery case in Parliament

The debate centers on alleged bribe induced resignations and a shared pursuit of seats in Harwich Nottingham Lewes Penryn Falmouth Reading. Mr Mitchell and Mr Cochrane defend their actions while Warburton and others face scrutiny as petitions are dropped and calls for a formal inquiry rise.

R . Mitchell Ign Mitchell Cochrane Mr. Cochrane Select Committee Harwich Nottingham Lewes Penryn Falmouth Reading Cocurane Warburton Mr. Warburton Mitchel Mr. Mitchell Tote Fed Copack Buller T. Wipe Bridport Carlton Club Joan Wasn Mr. Roebuck R. Peer John Walsh John Russell É. Buller J. Russert R. Pees R. Inoxis Rd Palmeeston Stanley Sir C. . Y Riats Ag Masti Ochrane

Correspondance and legal Q and A in 1842 letters

Readers’ questions and replies cover law on debts contracts distress and faulty marriages with guidance from solicitors and officials. Topics include writs power of attorney arbitration proof of wills will location and a critical letter about Great Western Railway door locking and passenger safety with replies from company officials and editors.

India Swanage Dragoon W. J Thomas—theink Garrick FL. P Doctors’ Commons Amicus Ro S. R R. Littleton Wameuic Weekly Chronicle Spinnhaus Cuchthaus Senal Howe Citizen Guard Bank Abraham Bavgr Hamburg Tthe Weekly Chronicle Great Western Railway Able and Hyuest Paris Great Western Paddington Bridgewater Socrates Solon Solomen Tran Lord Ripon Mr. Gladsteine Sydney Smith Sidney Smith St. Pauls Green Street Oura Versailles St. Paul's Great Westturn Rarpwar Company Great Western Railway Ofice

Coventry and Craven Lineage in 18th Century Peerage

An account traces the Covarrows, Coventry, Cowper, Craven, and related titles from medieval London clerks to present peers. It notes births, marriages, seats, precedence, and pensions, with details on residences at Grosvenor Street, Piccadilly, Stanhope Street, and Combe Abbey, plus the lineage of Earl of Coventry, Cowper, Craven, and allied families.

Covarrows Earl of James Stopford Ireland Tarah Hill County Meath Wexford James Courtown Viscount Stopford Saltersford County Chester James George Stopford James Thomas Stopford Charlotte Montagu Scott Earl House of Lords Baron Brodrick Baron Stewart Duke of Buccleuch Stopfords Davy Church R. Stopford Acre Upper Grosvenor Street Sears Courtown-house Gorey Coventry John Coventry City of London Richard Whittington Thomas Coventry Court of Common Pleas Baron Coventry Aylesborough Worcester Weymouth Charles the Second Thomas Lord Coventry William Viscount Deerhurst Earl of Coventry Walter Coventry William Coventry London Bridport Nobiceman George William George William Coventry Emma Susanna Earl of Beauchamp Duke of St. Albans Beauchamppanier Sis Countess of Longford Piccadilly Crome-park Severn-bank Worcestershire Cowzry Baron Henry Wellesley Duke of Wellington Sir Henry Wellesley Charlotte Cadogan Lord Paget Marquess of Anglesey Georgiana Charlotte Augusta James First Marquess of Salisbury Lord Stuart de Rothesay Lord Melros Paris Lord Maryborough Marquess of Wellesley Marquess of Salisbury Marchioness of Wearmeath Robert Grosvenor Lord Cowley Wellington Vienna Lord Melbourne Robert Peel William Cowper Hertford W. Cowper Baron Cowper Wingham Kent Great Britain Anne Lord Cowper George the First Hanover Viscount Fordwich Earl Cowper George Augustus Frederick Cowper Earl Stanhope Earl Aylesford Lord Fordwich Ashley W. F. Cowper Grantham England Charles the First Ely House Parliament Ear Great Stanholpé Street Panshanger Moathouse Craven William Craven Baron Craven Hampstead Marshall Berks Viscount Craven Uffington Thomas Craven Anthony Craven Combe Abbey John Craven Earl Craven Emily Mary Grimstone Earl of Verulam William Augustus Frederick Earl Onslow Earl Rosslyn F. St. John H. A. Berkeley Carew G. A. Craven Cornet Hussars Town Bis Charles-street Berkeley Square Beng Combe-abbey Hampstead-park Orks Lord Kingaird Lord Ripon Ead Lord Kinnaird Lord Culborne Yorkshire Her Majesty's Privy Council Privy Council Chapel Royal Earl of Ripon Hia Uaird Catan Boyos Senor Rosales Faeeatie Victorier Prince Alibert Epsom

Almanac methods for sunrise sunset and high water times

Instructions explain how to adjust sunrise and sunset times by latitude relative to 51 30 and 51 3, and provide hourly adjustments to high water times for major British ports such as Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow and Southampton with notes that many minor harbours follow.

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

Week's Almanac and Weather Notes for May 29 to June 5

Almanac-style update detailing liturgical lessons for May 29 and June 5, lunar and solar data, day length, and weather reports. Includes mentions of historical events such as Charles II’s restoration and the 1771 birth of the King of Hanover, along with seasonal notes from Murphy Legh and Meteo Ephem.

Charles II Joshua Murphy Legh Ephem Paris Marphy Ossible E.N.M Meteo Mr. Cayley Leicester Fair E. M Trinity King of Hanover Legic

Tariff Debate Views and The Free Trade Outlook

The article surveys three nights of tariff debates in Parliament, detailing protectionist fear of raising prices and protecting domestic cattle while allowing cheap imports of food for workers. It notes Cobden's free trade arguments, Liberal and Conservative votes, and remarks on public distress, urging faithful reporting of proceedings.

England Pusey Miles Somersetshire Robert Peel Smith O'Brien Canada Edward Knatchbull Green United States Kent Colville South Derbyshire Sheffield Derbyshire Cheshire Cobden Stockport H. B Mr. Miles Newgate Mr. Pusey Lord Sandon Lord Norreys Carlton Club Gally Knight House of Commons Gladstone Robert Rmc Rich Ward Jamaica R. Peel

Debates on Tariff Divisions and Protective Policy

The article reviews seven tariff divisions with votes on live cattle duties and butter reductions. It notes gains for apples, losses on cheese and butter, and predicts slow progress as the government shifts away from protection. It condemns old protective wisdom and forecasts broader trade reform.

Miles Villiers Lord Melbourne Robert Peel Knachbul Wakley Gladstone Lord Howick John Russell Labouchere Charles Buller Cobden Ward John Guest Her Turner Birmingpee Opr Sheffield England Squirearchy Mr Gladstone

Morning Chronicle Squib Echoes Queen Ball In Courtly Satire

A Morning Chronicle squib lampoons a royal ball with caricatures of speakers including Berryer de Tocqueville and Guizot. It mocks diplomatic debates about French arms and Armorial imagery while noting Irish and Scottish reactions and references to English history.

Morning Chronicle Monsieur Berryer de Tocqueville Monsieur Guizot France Joan of Arc C. B R. M Convines Aulee Lite Ray Lumi Courier Ieee Maid of Orleans Commerce Eer de Berryer

Bribery Debates Shape Ipswich and Bridport Contests

The article summarizes parliamentary clashes over bribery involving Ipswich and Bridport writs, with Mr Mitche and Mr Warburton linked to a questionable web of corruption. It notes motions by Charles Wynn and O Connell faced defeat, Roebuck’s call for inquiry, and Peel and Russell positions, ending with a pledge to pause the Tariff discussion to allow proper statements.

Ipswich Southampton Bridport Mitche Thomas Wilde Charles Wynn Robert Peel O'Connell John Russell Lord Ashley Milner Gibson Lord Stardley Newfoundland Messrs Mitchell Cochrane

Bridport case sparks inquiry amid party clash

Postscript notes the Bridport bribery furor and the coat of contradictions in Parliament. Warburton’s resignation, a coalition between Mitchell and Cochrane to shield light, and cross indictments are discussed. Sir Robert Peel and Lord John Russell clash over reform while tariff progress stalls amid prolonged debate.

Bridport Warburton Messrs Mitchell Cochrane House of Commons Thomas Wilde Rilett Peel John Russell Southampton

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