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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 11, 1843

Page

2

Liberator notes repeal pledge and Dublin contributions

The meeting featured Mr Steele defending the government and denouncing the Clontarf proclamation as a trap. O Connell arrived to applause as he announced repeal would come if peace is kept, praising supporters who gave £170 from Dublin butchers and other sums from Straban and Carlow. The session noted subscriptions and expected weekly rent around £1,300.

Tipperary Steoleser Clontarf Castlereagh J. Steele Clements O'Connell Dublin Louis Philippe Leicester Straban Mr. Duffy County Carlow Williamsburg New York

The Alleged Letter From the Duke Contradicted

The Evening Mail prints an authorised denial from Lord Glengall denying receipt of a letter claimed to be written by the Duke of Wellington. The Cork Reporter report is suspected to have originated from the fact that barracks may be opened to fearful gentry in case of a rebel outbreak, a point Lord Glengall has often stated to neighbours.

Evening Mail Cork Lord Glengall Duke of Wellington

French intrigue over Bourdeaux visit and naval push

The Paris press signals legitimatist plans for Bourdeaux in England while France expands its navy. Reports cover clergy education debates, university tests, and the royal school bias, alongside Lyon fortification petitions and Paris flood risks.

Papal Government Turbulence Amid Insurgent Attacks

In Piedmont greater energy is shown by the government, yet insurgents robbed and burned over thirty houses. Rome letters report Papal ministers replying to the French envoy Latour Mambourgiy, saying concessions were unnecessary. Zacchia, Rome governor famed for activity, is to be promoted cardinal and sent to Bologna as governor.

Piedmont Augsburg Gazette Rome Latour Mambourgiy Papal Legation Austria France Zacchia Bologna

Greek Revolution Disapproved by Emperor Nicholas

From Poland frontier dated 25th alt a letter reports Emperor Nicholas formally disapproving of the Greek revolution. Katakazi is dismissed as representative at Athens and his conduct ordered under strict investigation. Troops at Kiev are to march toward the Ruth.

Poland Nicholas M. Katakazi Athens Kiev

Russian encroachments on the Danube feared by Cologne Gazette

The Cologne Gazette reports Russia pressuring Danube navigation at Sulina, with pilots asserting seamen’s submission. Treaties with Britain and Austria are ignored. Russia blocks navigation by closing a Danube branch and raises batteries on Georgievsk and Leti islands to control river mouths.

Cologne Russia Danube Sulina Great Britain Austria Georgievsk Leti

Severn steamer halted at Falmouth with mails on board

The Severn steamer arrived at Falmouth on Wednesday morning carrying West Indian and Mexican mails. Fuel shortage prevented her from reaching Southampton, so London did not receive the papers and letters. On board was over a million dollars, though only a small portion was to pay Mexican dividends.

Falmouth Southampton London

Lord Mayor's Day Expenditures 1842 Report

Details of the November 9 1842 Lord Mayor's Day procession and banquet costs. Items include stationery models seals city labourers uniforms hairdressing and police, with a total expenditure of 2581 pounds 17 shillings and 6 pence and cash balances from committees. Also notes the swearing in of the new lord mayor at Guildhall and a charitable legacy to the lord mayor for a permanent poor-box fund. The report names John Humphery M P Lord Mayor Alderman Hooper Pilcher Sheriff and Deputy William Green as chairman.

John Humphery Jom Kennersley Hooper Jeremiah Pilcher Marine Po- Butlers Lice Ringers St. Olave's Southwark Porter St.George's St. Cathecession Hall St. Lawrence Council Chamber Bargemaster'’s Eesee Provis Madeira C.&e General Purpose Committee Sheriff Hooper Sheriff Pilcher Cr. Co Sheriff Hooper William Green James Clert City of London Guildhall Alderman Magnay Stationers’ Company Alderman Humphery Humphery Irish Society Hinds Ann Wright Barnes Surrey Thomas Morton

Entertaining Children by the Lord Mayor and Mayoress

The lord mayor and lady mayoress hosted a grand ball and supper inviting 250 guests, then on Friday entertained about 50 children aged six to twelve with a phantasmagoria, ball, and supper. The youngsters gathered at four, were greeted in civic state, danced to the piano, then departed at nine. The event showcased municipal hospitality and charity.

Jiapy H. Hughes Recorder Law Lord Tenterden Recorder Broad-street Haly Alderman Wilson St. George’s Fields London Tavern Bishopsgate-street Robert Pugh Spitalfields Bethnalgreen Abbey Street Sleigh Delaferre Berry Sherrard Earl of Stanhope Ferrand M.P Pacific George Brown Callao Guayaquil Panama South America Court of Directors London Liverpool Glasgow R. Scarlett Wheelwright Cotesworth Daniel Pearse Thomas Baring Imperial Brazman Minine Company Bishopsgate Street Thomas Gibson Gongo Carta Preta Antonio Pereira Henwood F.R.S Duchy of Cornwall Royal Marine Woowice Woolwich Rigby Royal Marine Barracks Royal Marines Royal Artillery Barracks Chatham Division Ordnance Hospital Royal Marine Hospital Admiralty Admiralty Office Somerset-house

Melancholy suicide of drawing-master Challice at Cambridge

In Cambridge a drawing-master and bookseller’s clerk Challice shot himself after a dispute with his employer. An inquest returned temporary insanity as verdict. Details describe his despondency, family, and two young children left behind. Liverpool reports also cover the Duke de Bordeaux visit and sugar adulteration concerns.

Cambridge Challice Mesars Deighton Emmanuel Jane Cooper Chesterton John Ficklin Messrs St. John’s Market Duke d’Escars Duke de Levis Monsieur Baraud Admiral Villaret Alton Towers Count de Chabord Henry [V

Army Savings Banks Heads for Regiments

War-office circulars issue regimental savings banks to encourage prudence and economy among British soldiers. The system allows deposits at home or abroad under government security and withdrawable accumulations for useful needs.

War-Office Henry Hardinge Phelps R. Phelps Sydney Sussex College Senate House Devonport Yorkshire Messrs Edwin Birchall Newcastle Yorkminster Sidney Smirke London James Wallace R. 8. Scott Newcastle Paper

Extraordinary Incendiarism in Wales

Rural, Nov 4 reports a coordinated night of fires across a seven to eight mile semicircular district in Llanno Cerrig y Druidion and nearby farms. One man, Jones, was arrested in Bala and linked by track marks and timing. observers believe a single incendiary caused the devastation, with multiple farm outbuildings and cattle losses including eight cattle and a servant smothered by smoke.

Becca North Wales Corwen Llanno Cerrig-y-Druidion Gaer-Gerrig William Ellis Evan Jones Groesfaen Robert Roberts Tyn-y-Cefu R. Jones Perth Liwydion Tynycefn Jones Bala Cerrig Y Drnidion Ruthin Ruthin Bridewell Denbigh Cerrig Y Druidion Gaergerrig WW. Ellis Groes Faen Roberts Davies John Davies Glan Y Gors Pen Y Graig

Public access denied by South Wales commission

In Carmarthen and Cardiff reports the Times and Herald requested notes from a government inquiry. The official chair declined, stating reporters would be reporting to the government rather than the Crown. The piece reflects on grievances such as tolls, the New Poor Law, tithes, rents, and magistrates’ fees, urging reform to restore public peace and avoid policing. It also reprints the "Confession of the Rebecca" prisoners, a Cardiff gaol document warning others away from attack and urging peaceful conduct. Describes transportation, exile, and the moral plea from John Hughes, David Jones, and John Hugh dated November 1, 1843.

Paris Duke of Bourdeaux England Siecle Ae Blunt France Royal College de Moniteur M. Quernel Presse Europe Duke de Nemours Journal du Havre Marseilles Amsterdam St. Paul Bourbon Pondicherry Coromandel New Holland Rhone Durance Lyons Hardihood Lahore She British India Shere Singh G. Seymour W. Symonds R. Corrie Captain Gordon Orher Brisk Sheerness Jaseur Portsmouth Forester Plymouth Hind Gordon Register Coroner'’s Court Wakley William Russell Courvoisier Westwood Prince’s Street Soho Welbeck Street Bord Street Shepheard Barlow New Bond Street Bruton Street King-street Fogo London Fire Establishment Bruton-street Smith Baker Norwich Union Liverpool London Standard Oldham William Whitehead Hollins Oldham-edge David Brierly Ashton-under-Line Rochdale Heywood Bury Aalifar Guardian Oxford Blackstone Court of Common Pleas Wales Mostyn E. M. Lloyd Mostyn Mostyn Hall Whitford Mold Band Pyers Mostyn, Bart Talacre R. Bulkeley Bart Flintshire Mr. E. Lloyd Cefn Captain Morgan Goldengrove W. Mostyn Williamson T. Williamson Davies J. Trevor Chester T. Fobert Holywell J. Parry Newmarket W. Mather Joseph and Charles Whalley Pedemad Wigan W. Lamb Wyerley James Seddon John Taylor Taylor South Welch Commission Times and Herald Her Carmarthen Carmarthenshire Hall Rebecca Cardiff John Hughes David Jones John Hugh Pontardulais Joan Hueues Davin Jorgs Joan Huey Joan B. Woops

Gifford Named Second Master at Shrewsbury School

E H Gifford fellow of St Johns Cambridge elected to second mastership of Shrewsbury school. Pitt university scholar 1842 senior wrangler classical tripos 1843 senior chancellor's medallist. Dr Kennedy’s pupil chosen for government of the school. Also notes railway repairs by London and Birmingham line directors to prevent winter slips after dry weather and heavy traffic.

E. H. Gifford St. John’s Cambridge Shrewsbury School Gifford Pitt University Kennedy London and Birmingham Burmingham Azette

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