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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 05, 1837
Page
2
The piece discusses contradictory statements about Sir Robert Peel's potential return to England before Christmas and the political maneuvering around his position. It notes both Tory and liberal circles watching Peel's actions with interest, suggesting a coalition remains unlikely but pending a decisive weeks-long outcome.
The liberal press expresses satisfaction that Lord Durham advocates gradual democratic reform while condemning his later stance on preserving peer privileges. The debate contrasts Durham's 1832 push for reform with his 1837 position calling for patient change, urging the nation to choose between two versions of his leadership and future reforms.
A critical survey of the Bishop of Rochester and the clergy's confrontational stance with government and ministry. The piece contrasts historic episcopal duty with modern resistance to ministerial policy, citing subtle censorship of liberal sympathy and the treatment of a curate who denounced county election excesses.
The Queen and Duchess of Kent attend divine service in the royal chapel with the Countess of Mulgrave Lady Mary Stopford and others in waiting. A music session followed in the music room with Mr Gutteridge. The Queen took carriage rides and sat for portraits by Sir David Wilkie and Mr Hayter. The court plans for Windsor or Brighton after parliament opens, weather and health permitting.
From a violent Wednesday storm at St. Lonard's the Queen Dowager could not exercise. Windows blew in, sea wrecked the beach steps, and Albion hotel suffered sea intrusion at Hastings. Royal visits to theaters occurred as court and ministers moved in London.
Lord Johan Russell arrives in Wilton crescent with his lady and infant as the Duke of Sutherland inspects Derbyshire improvements and Trentham rebuilding. The duchess attends a civic fete at Guildhall and the Queen’s suite. Meanwhile rumors reach Vienna of Archduke John’s travel plans and German papers discuss charity from the late Queen of the Netherlands.
A review of recent stage offerings notes Celeste’s strong performance in the Indian Girl and Valsha or The Slave Queen at Drury Lane, with praise for Miss Celeste and remarks on the Cavendish Theatre revival plans. It also covers The Duel at the Olympic, illness of Mr. Mathews delaying performances, and further musical chatter on operatic plans and a New York debut by Signora Ruiz Garcia.
Guildhall workmen expand the gallery for the Queen's arrival on November 9 with seating for about 730, while guards and safety orders curb dangerous crowds. Citizens consider illuminations and charitable seating for the poor, with circles of rides, bells, and a balloon display proposed to mark the procession.
A formal clash in Nottinghill field between Walmer the journeyman carpenter and Carr the footman, both Cornish. After a brief twenty five minute display, a smart scratch under the left ear ended the contest per the rules, sparked by Carr’s honor and a cook’s favors.
The Lord Mayor and officials visited the Lord Chancellor at Bruton Street where John Cowan was presented and the Queen approved his election as Chief Magistrate of the City of London. A Brighton dinner marked the Queen's accession with about 200 guests. The East India Company granted 20000 pounds to the Marquis of Wellesley for an annuity of 5000 pounds, with 1000 placed in trustees to benefit him.
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