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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 12, 1842

Page

2

Fragmentary maritime disaster notes and market distress in Bengal

The report records multiple shipwrecks and near drownings near Calcutta, including a large crew rescued by a dinghy and a wrecked barque on a sand bank. It also notes cholera among soldiers, disheartening mercantile communications, and widespread business failures affecting Indigo merchants and trading houses with trustees facing liquidation.

St Rajmah Reids Bengal Ricardo London Bombay India Everland E i A Oooro Che Ushuulan Te Ter Seemadan Briggs Thorburn Mesars Janis Eal Sototal

British Victory on Yangtze Ports After Heavy Battery Fight

The invasion on the Yangtze entered fortified Chinese positions where batteries were neutralized after two hours of cannonade. British naval and land forces captured 364 guns, including 76 brass pieces, with 2 killed and 25 wounded aboard the Blonde and Sesostris. Chinese losses around 80 killed. Authorities consider negotiation possible as Wan-chow foo and Nankin fear British control of the Great Canal mouth.

China Sune Yang tze-Kiang Hewitt Wan-chow-foo Nankin Great Canal Howqua Canton Macao Russia Great Britain United States France

French and British affairs capture Calais to Paris rail plan

Paris papers report adjourned mining and manufacturing delegates urging government focus on internal transport costs and factory needs while detailing the Calais Belgium railway contract valued at 1,152,000 francs With English contractors Sherwood noted for relations to London Croydon projects and French naval force reductions, plus a critical look at Britain's Afghan campaign and Algeria record and customs complaints from Boulogne about duty on departing travelers.

Paris Calais Belgium Journal Des Debats Association of Manufacturers Nuow Belgian Union Messrs. Sherwood London Croydon Gibbs France Sentinelle de la Marine L’ocean le Gemappes L'Alger le Marengo la Ville de Brest Hugon Russia Asia Affghanistan Ghanistan Jella Jabad Pollock Bombay Algeria England Boulogne Kinglish Douane Douaniers

Belgium France customs debate over duty and education policy

The letter discusses cross water schooling, customs abuse, and a call for discretion in baggage checks. It contrasts Belgium and the Netherlands policies, urges humane reform, and mentions France’s potential tariff wisdom. It also covers Spain and Madrid press freethinking actions, including a journalist compact to defend liberty of the press and reactions to a proposed press law.

France Belgium Netherlands

Portugal and Turkey Market Reports From Lisbon and Constantinople

The Lisbon mail suggests Portugal seeks mutual import duty reductions but the offer appears asymmetrical. Vienna reports Austria and Russia backing Forte’s revolution decision in Servia, with France wavering and Britain expected to oppose. Constantinople observed by Augsburgh papers as warships fire salvos in harbor before a birth announced for a princess named Odlige, while the sultan at twenty one has seven living children.

Lisbon Portugal Cologne Servia Austria Russia France Great Britain Constantinople Odlige

Mehemet Ali schemes canals and steam boats in Egypt

Intelligence from Constantinople Beirut and Alexandria outlines Mehemet Ali plans to deepen Cairo Alexandria links with a new Mahmoudie canal and a Fastat to Kazlim waterway to aid India Europe trade. He aims to deploy steam boats on the White Nile next year and lodges a series of receptions with foreign dignitaries.

Constantinople Beyrout Alexandria Egypt Mehemet Ali Cairo Pacha Mahmoudie Ahmet Ferzi Capitan Pacha Fastat Kazlim Suez India Europe White River Nile Holman Russia Salero Rome Church of St. Paul Pacha Selim Capudan M. Arnaut M. Boutenieff Servia Divan Emir Fffendi Michael Alexander Ghika Wallachia Lebanon Bechir Veloce Jaffa Damascus Mahmoud Mecca

Loss of Her Majesty's Steamer Spitfire Near Belize

A captain from the 2d West India regiment reports the loss of the Spitfire about 70 miles from Belise Honduras. Of 200 aboard only one private died, due to his own imprudence. The steamer struck a reef, sank in hours, and survivors landed on two nearby islands with scant water and food.

South America 2D West India Regiment Belise Honduras England Third West India Regiment

Southwark Bailiff Election Sparks Unease at Mansion House

A court in the Mansion House elects a Southwark bailiff amid strong support for Daniel Whittle Harvey, William Payne, and William Pritchard. The show of hands appears split, drawing protest from Harvey supporters and calls to re-count as officials proceed under the 54th standing order.

Orrick Hiew Bailey Southwark Guildhall Mansion House Daniel Whittle Harvey W. Payne Obbard Peter Laurie William Payne Sheriff Hooper William Pritchard Harvey Payne Pritchard

High Bailiff Election Sparks Courtroom Turmoil in Southwark

In a crowded session, Lord Mayor rules Payne and Pritchard elected by show of hands after disputes over a missing candidate. Objections, protests, and calls for a poll follow as Harvey’s supporters claim unfair exclusion. Pritchard thanks supporters amid cheers. Payne’s backers vent frustration.

Poor law ruling scathing on destitute children case in London

A report from the Poor Law Commissioners condemns parish relief refusals to two orphan Bastings boys in Westminster. They found shelter after Cook the grocer aided them, but authorities wrongly denied admission to workhouses, until a clarified rule declared relief due in the union where destitution is found. The commission criticizes St Margaret's and St John's overseers and urges timely admission and aid.

Payne Pritchard Wire Harvey Alderman Brown Mr. Harvey William Pritchard Southwark Commissioners of Woods and Forests Piccadilly St. George's Hanover-square Galton-Street Park-lane St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Her Majesty's Court of Exchequer Westminster Abuuey Turton Peterborough Westminster Jerusalem Chamber John Thynne Ripon Atsbdeduon Bayley Dakin St. Peter's John Treland Purenotosical Society Exeter Hall Elliotson F.R.S Wood York Robert Knoll Booth Mold Flintshire Chester Rotherhithe Stepney St. Dunstan's House of Commons James Graham Grant Eales R. D. Grainger, Esq Lynch Davidson Wallace Parr Hill Marshall Hall St. Margaret's St. John's Weatminster Board of Guardians West London Union Cook Vauxhall Bridge-Road Bastings Bolt-court Salisburycourt Fleet-street King’s Head Court Shoelane John Pontifex Guardians of the West London Union St. Andrew's Court Holborn Poor-law Commissioners’ Office Somerset-house Poor Law Commissioners Twiselton St. Margaret and St. John James William Bastings Maurice Vauxhall-bridge-road St.John’s West St. John’s St. Margaret's Workhouse West London Board of Guardians West London St. Margaret Mr. Cook Hawes Coates Association Croucher White League Shoreditch and Hackney Tradesmen's and Protestant Association Hackney-read C. Sibley Church of England Church of Rome London Drs. Pusey Wiseman Hodge Lordship Apostolic Church Paseyites Ken Rome Poole E. Rickersteth Guide Fawkes Mr. Barker England Jay Fawkes Shoreditch Hackney St. Jouy’s Cuency Horselydown Queen's Bench Jonathan Broad Jonathan Banco Regina

Belle Sauvage building to remain closed amid railway encroachments

The Belle Sauvage Ludgate bill site will be largely empty as many occupants have been moved from the walls. Its future use is undecided, and despite earlier plans to auction or repurpose, the building will likely stay closed for a long period due to encroaching railway development.

Belle Sauvage Ludgate Bill

Provincial Banking and Crime Rumors Across Towns

Birmingham Journal notes a banker Mr. Goddard as a casualty of the era’s contracting currency and tariffs not responsible. Brighton records Wigney and related creditors meeting to prove debts before new acts. Chertsey reports sacrilege and theft of sacramental plate from the parish church. Crayford Anti-Corn Law group forms a tract committee to spread reform. Dover receives a government letter on prison hair-cut rules and prisoner treatment. Gloucester recounts a shocking confession of a woman admitting to multiple infant murders and a suspect, with inquest anticipated.

Birmingham Goddard Goddard and Hill R. Harris Birmingham Journal Brighton Messrs. Wicyay Town Hall Messrs Merrifield, Altree Cooper Wigney London Furner Verrall Mr. Keightley French I. N. Wigney Keightley Francie Aaron Dale Marchant Crown Grafton-street Clement Wigney Newton Wigney Chertsey Fox C.J. Fox Crayford Anmi Corn-Law Association Bell Tavern Kenton Metropolitan Anti-Cornlaw Association Wickham Loveless The Times Hadley Dartford Dover Dover Chronicle Whitehall Sir James Graham Fitzjames Gladstone James Graham Sir J. Graham J. Graham H. Manyers Sutton Gloucester Hornince II Ranricipes Frances Bennett Ruariean Hill Forest of Dean Henry Formby Ruardean Thomas Yapp Yapp Fowler J. Cook Francis Bennett

Disturbing Coroner Case Sheds Light On Infanticide Claims

In a Liverpool coroner's inquiry a woman denied under oath that she murdered children, while her sister recounted confessions about drowning her newborns. The proceedings adjourned for deeper review as the case revealed a web of alleged secrecy, with clergy questioned and the sister detailing further distressing statements.

Racter Uest Ares Sven Frances Bennett Formby Thingi Yapp Liverpool John Fancy John Grimshaw Thoma Ns Messiston Booth Rushton Kilshaw Albion Old Swan Edge Lane John Kits Broad-green Eadge-lane Ropery 4Shaw Mr. Kilshaw Liverpool Times Northleach James Graham Oxtr Gloucester Lawford’s-gate Bristol King’s Arms Hotel Cheltenham Beale London Home Secretary Houses of Correction Cheltenham Board of Guardians Northreach Nurlbreach

Lord Eliot visits Coleraine amid Irish political unrest

In Coleraine the sudden arrival of Lord Eliot unsettles burgesses as he tours Somerset and Downhill in the Coleraine electoral contest. Rumors swirl of government backing for Smith while Presbyterians back Boyd as Eliot departs for London. Contemporaneous Tip Ireland turmoil reports agrarian outrages with arson and a violent Ballygrainge raid where the Power family fends off attackers. authorities pursue leads.

Dunny Lord Elior Coleraine Lord Eliot Somerset Richardson Londonderry Hervey Bruce Nenagh Guardian Westropp Smith New Grove Ballygrainge James John Power Power Henry Power Patrick Power Ballinsclough

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