Public denouncement of the Weekly Dispatch over blasphemous attacks
A London journal denounces the Weekly Dispatch for libelous and blasphemous attacks on religion ministers and doctrines, accusing the rival paper of piracy and moral decay. It defends its own reporting on the Tower fire, condemns the Dispatch's calumnies toward Anglican and Dissenting clergy, and argues for reform and true liberal morality. The piece ends noting ties to ex-Alderman Harmer and a stand for principled opposition in city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weekly Dispatch
Chronicle
Tower of London
Daily Press
Weekly Chronicle
Dispatch
Mnweekly Chronicle
Cis
Church of England
God
Louth
University of Oxford
Romaine
Horne
Norwich
Porteus
London
David
Peter Annet
Thurlow
England
Watson
University of Cambridge
Paley
Pauling
St. Paul
Jack
Kirwain
Killaloe
Grattan
Sutton
Canterbury
Crewe
Durham
Dr. South
Ipswich
Watts
Emanuel
Nathaniel Lardner
Doddridge
Law
Wesley
Thom
Wesleyan Connexion
Whitfield
Harmer
City of London
Legal Q and A on weights and tenancy rights
A reader questions enforcement of false weights and measures and penalties. The exchange covers inspection authority, tenancy notice rules, partition rights for children, and legal tender details. It includes guidance on licenses to retail beer and duties of witnesses, with additional miscellany on weather and a long literary correspondence segment.
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Mahelmas
G. J
Plymouth
J. B
Bank of England
Trowbridge
Enquirer
T. Rigby
T.P
Bolton
R. P
Ghice Largeine
Wwe
Royal Gazette
Cannon-row
Westminster
J. F
Harmer's Unfitness Questioned in London Chief Magistrate Case
The article recounts a dispute over Mr. Harmer becoming Chief Magistrate of the City of London. It notes the Livery’s verdict of unfitness, Harmer's resignation of his aldermanic gown, and his move to retired attorney and weekly dispatch proprietor. It also satirically questions property in blasphemy versus theft brokerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
London
Dispatch
Return of Stamps Issued to London Newspapers 1840
Important notice for advertisers returns of stamps issued to the principal London newspapers during the halves ending December 31, 1840 and June 30, 1841, printed by order of the House of Commons.
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London
House of Commons
Summary of a fragmented listing in a weekly chronicle
The fragment describes a weekly Chronicle listing numerous publications with percent shares and numbers, including Examiners, Globes, St James's Chrons, John Bulls, Mark-Jane Express, Evening Mail, Observers, Records, Watchmen, True Suns, Britannias, New Messenger, Spectators, Patriots, Office Stranp 10 Planets, Atlases, Arguses, Shipping Gazettes and English Chrons, with percentages and odd numbers, plus a note about advertisers and the accredited organ of S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Weekly Chronicle
Globe
Standard
Shipping Gazette
Ditto
Courier
St. James's Chronicle
Evening Mail
Evening Chronicle
English Chronicle
Patriot
Examiner
Johan Bull
Spectator
Bell's New Messenger
Atlas
Globes
St.James's Chrons
John Bulls
Mark-Jane Express
Watchmen
True Suns
Britannias
Patriots
Weekly Chronicle
Cobblers and parlor politics echo in Cambridge note
A dated reminiscence about Lord H keeping a path closed at Richmond park, a cobbler winning a case against him, and a quip that an independent cobbler might serve Lord C likewise. The letter page then trails into varied reader notes on yearsley, medical treatments, and public notices, plus a long Co operative System argument urging union and social reform.
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Cambridge
Richmond Park
Lord H
Lord C
Yearstey
Louisa
Yearsley
J. W
West-street
Bristol
London
Sheffield
Edmund J. Wheeler
New Broad-street
Portugal
J. B
Coventry Herald
Francis Burdett
Weekly Chronicle
Wa. Garery
Queen Dowager’s Health Bulletin Warps to Alarm
Chronicled bulletins from Sudbury Hall report the Queen Dowager’s fluctuating condition with notes of sleep and feebleness. The Times and Globe warn of a dangerous bronchial attack and possible fatal termination, citing private accounts of severe debility and risk of suffocation as mucus accumulates.
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Marlborough-house
Wiliam Frederick Champears
Davi Davies
M.D
Sudbury-hall
David Davies
W.F. Chambers
D. Davies
Sudbury Hall
William F. Cuampens
M.D. Davin Davies
William F. Champers
Sudbury ‘Hall
Chambers
Town Express
Davies
Times
Gibbee
Birth of the Prince of Wales in London Celebration
The Weekly Chronicle marks the birth of the Prince of Wales on a day linked to the first Magistrate of London. It lauds constitutional monarchy, notes Queen Victoria's restraint, and describes London’s jubilant scenes with the Lord Mayor's Procession, Tower guns, ships, and state officials gathering at Buckingham Palace.
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Lorp Sranter
Weekly Chronicle
Lord Stanley
Lancaster
S. P
America
Storey
Lombard-street
England
Wagstaff
Staley-bridge
DM Culloch
Sir Richard Bonnycastle
H. M
P. Hilton
Prince Albert
Duke of
Prince of Wales
London
House of Brunswick
House of Stuart
Georges
George the Third
Charles the
France
Buckingham Palace
Fale
Elizabeth
Queen Victoria
Robert Peel
Calculating Sunrise Sunset for Britain and Ireland
The guide describes adjusting sunrise and sunset times by latitude thresholds, adding or subtracting minutes per degree from 51°30′, and applying different offsets for various ports to derive high water times. It notes Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and other harbours, with a pointer to Notices to Correspondents for further calendar information.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
The New Prophet at the Times Prophecy on Peel
A Times critique mocks a Times praise of Sir Robert Peel as a prophet. It questions the grounds for predicting financial outcomes and governance, notes reliance on Hong Kong and Australia bills, and highlights the risky reach of prophecy in politics amid China and other events.
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Robert Peel
Robert
Times
Smith
Baring
Hong-Kong
Australia
Atlantic
M‘leod
Sir Robert Peel
United States
China
the Times
Captain Elliot
Great Britain
Strikes and Fires In Manchester Masons and Partners Clash
The article argues against blaming the entire working class for fires and strikes, urging a balanced view of labor rights and capital interests. It discusses the Manchester factory fire, the Grissell and Peto tie, and a dispute with foreman Allen, noting the dangers of class politics and the value of orderly, legal action to resolve labor disagreements.
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Manchester
Messrs
Use
Peto
Lts
Eochester
Allen
Nora
Ales
Sittek
Peel and Pottinger clash over policy and credit
A Times like critique argues Peel lacks the vision for decisive action, blaming him for a peddling war stance while Palmerston would lead a genuine national effort in China. It condemns Tory ministers for claiming credit, and notes cabinet faults from Exchequer to Admiralty, urging swift resource use and accountability.
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Robert Peel
Captain Elliot
Henry Pottinger
Pottinger
China
Lord Palmerston
Pekin
Canton
Psx Times
Elliot
Henry Pottinge
Duke of My Wellington
Dudley Perceval
Carendon
Earl of Arunlei
Ative
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the Prince OF Wales
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