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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 08, 1846

Page

4

Shipwrecks and Loss of Life From Last Week's Gale

A heavy gale last week caused numerous shipwrecks and deaths. Details include the Spartan from Dartmouth wrecked off Land's End, crew saved by Captain Tippet, Damascus dismasted near Tintagel, and other vessels damaged or driven ashore near Padstow, St Teath, and Port Isaac. Wreckers recovered cargo, and two boys drowned in separate incidents. The Barque Ejiza and other craft faced peril with crews saved. A notable rescue at St Eval involved the Miranda wreck with one survivor clinging to rocks after multiple men perished. The report notes inquests and local official responses, with mass loss of life and property across Cornwall.

Papstow Spartan Dartmouth Gillard Land’s End St. Morryn Cliffs Porthmere Veil Ron Cardiff Leghorp Tintagel Head Padstow James Ann Damascus Bliss Liserpoul Boston Tintagel Herald Hayle Port Isaac Joho Suanfiner Temprance Hoskie Samuel Hh. Borkina Vrésel de Jotun Jersey Tregarurt St. Testh Mr. Hawley Coroser Joe Oliver St. Teath St. Juliat Uuknawt Marsland Mouth W.naaw Ejiza Hil Falmouth Liverpool Valparaiso Poa Lady Mouth Stowa House Hinds Mary Ann Hinsale McArthy Kinsaly Cardiff Sith Badehaven G. Mill Elizsa Sisel Coast Guard Ealery Quebec Troan Liverpres Vantier Liverpont Messina Si Ives Wwen de Josepu Cork Walker Muater Port Gavern Apenystwits Davies Penewst Larbour Elizabeh Pentewan Naw Scirry Levis Cardigan St. Marin’s Head St. Helen's Pond Constantinople Scilly Islands Oelock St. Kya’s Park Beach Cook Bedrethen Stepg St. Eval Pivozs John Cases Henry Scrappell Mimaxva Miranda Ardrossan Portpatrick Gort N.E Lough Ryan Weasel Helm Atero Thane Edd Noony Ballymacurrett James Duffy Bangor Brows

Meetings to Open the Ports for Corn Duty Free

Deputation led by Charles Cochrane and others met Lord John Russell at Downing Street to press for immediate free admission of foreign corn. Russell signaled no commitment without necessity, citing Peel’s past reductions and tempering hopes with caution amid public demand. A town meeting in Brawnicuam echoed calls for an order in council to open ports for all food, urging rapid action to alleviate famine pressures.

Joan Teussett Charles Cochrane Ravesly Jones John Russell Downing Street Treasury Cuchraze Castle Street Oxford Street Cardrane Paris Robert Peel Sir Robert Peel Jobn Russell Cochrane Y Spie Ord Brawnicuam Meyer United Kingdom H. Smith Eng G. F. Muniz Spooner W. Scholefield R. K. Douglas C. Geach G. Edmonds Pesce J. Bray Tom Clerk W. Scholen Field Scotland Robert Kelly Douglas Fsq George F. Mantz America Adam Switch Muniz Ireland Hou M.P Tere Journal Des Débats M. Odier France Association For the Protection of National Labour Friends of Order Paorestast Association Exeter Hall J. Hamilton Swrey Holloway J. R. Birks Capt Gordon Simon de Montfort Louis XIV Cain Church of Nome Hugh Stowell Constitutionis Piureh Nicholas Nickleby Eame Cobden Custle Street League Covent Garden Cai Iriah Lord Hesborough Geome Secretary For Foreign Affairs Lord John Russell Banda Castle-street Oxford Cobdens

A Jewish Thanksgiving and other letters from 1816 comments

A reader seeks correction on biblical dating for a May 30 1816 Jewish Thanksgiving and how dates align with biblical eras. The letter critiques era schemes and suggests contacting the Registrar General for old manuscripts. Multiple correspondents discuss railway delays, bullion, tariffs, and legal notices, with editorial clarifications on currency opinions and government pace.

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Destruction of Garrick Theatre by Fire in Lewan Street

A Wednesday early fire at Garrick Theatre Lewan Street Goodman’s Field swept through the building from basement to roof within hours. Fire brigades from multiple stations battled flames, saving parts of the Garrick Tavern but destroying the theatre’s stage and wardrobe. About fifty performers face unemployment as investigators seek the cause, with some hint that wartime cannon firing misfired prior. One constable injured, taken to London Hospital.

Re Carrier Theatre Emeke Sparka Garrick Theatre Lewan Street Goodman’s Firide Lotown Street Hames Wellclose Joffrey Squares Fogo London Brigade Braidwood West of England Company Connorton Garwood East Iendon Jews’ Orphan Asylum Scott Garrick Tavern London Hospital Corps Dramatique

Time Rules for Sunrise High Water and Almanac Advice

The text outlines astronomical rules for computing sunrise and sunset times by latitude, plus nautical high water adjustments for various ports. It lists specific hour and minute deltas for places like London Dock, Bristol, Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, and others, and notes adjustments for local conditions. It also references liturgical lessons and calendar data, including moon phase, day length, dawn and dusk times, and a dated parish calendar from November.

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The Small Debts Court Act Delays and Factions

A correspondence piece criticizes the delay in enforcing the Small Debts Court Act, noting political infighting among Liberals and Tories. It argues the hold up stems from arranging districts and drafting court forms, with a leading legal professional tasked to complete the required forms.

District rearrangement delays and testing under new Act

Government outlines careful, time consuming process for district divisions under the Act. Projections rely on existing data and local inquiry, with magistrates testing proposed divisions before final government decisions. Partial application may occur but full force is delayed, trading classes urged to understand the slow pace and justified delays.

Lis Onch

Wellington statue and the Times on its arch site debate

A columnist argues over the Wellington Statue and the arch site at Hyde Park Corner. The Times discusses design unity and proportion with Wyatt and the arch, while critics push for removal or relocation. Suggestions include melting the statue or placing it at Wellington Barracks.

Wellington Puddleduck Vimes Burin the Times Wyatt Hiie Ty Arch Piccadilly National Gallery Hyde Park Corner Wellington Barracks Frederick Trench

West Gloucestershire Meeting Reportiled by Electors

The Gloucester meeting of Electors is discussed with criticism of London press coverage. The piece defends the Electors and mocks liberal journalists, describing them as mischievous and inclined to mock serious matters.

Gloucester Turaday London

Oblation of crimes at Morwenstow church notice

A reverend monkship at Morwenstow in the diocese of Mxeter announces a church oblation of crimes in the year 181H10 during the Feast of Michal. The Vicar and Wardens express gratitude for continued charity in their rural parish amid distant endeavors and hardship. The sum noted is £19.

Morwenstow Morwenna Mxeter Michal Art Lugele

Scornful Overseer Alms Tale From Parish Service

A distressed letter condemns a parish overzoning alms to the poor. It names Vicar Hawken and Wardens, complains that funds are misused to aid widows and children, and mocks clerical style while wading into quarrels about charity and record.

Gorl Christ

Procession schedule and public debates in London mixed with Jersey news

A fragmentary London report describes a Wednesday procession from Guildhall via Gresham Street, Princes Street, and other streets to Westminster, with a return to Blackfriars Bridge, plus a banquet invitation for dignitaries at Bride Street. It also mentions Jersey authorities releasing Mr. Lempriere after an oath dispute and details from public lectures and debates on knowledge, education, and societal reform led by figures including T. B. Macaulay, focusing on profundity of learning and the role of schools, teachers, and government in improving public welfare.

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