15 Nov 1846
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 15, 1846
Page
1
A turbulent exchange unfolds over letters between Grantley Berkeley and Harman Visger regarding claims of bribery and resignation. The uproar centers on whether money drove political loyalty, with Berkel ey defending himself and Visger pressing for public transparency and accountability.
Nov 9 celebration shows royal processions and a threefold salute with the Queen and Prince Consort. Banquets, illuminations, and charity bread distribution accompany public dinners at local inns as Windsor observes the fifth year of Albert Edward.
The item notes the cheap omnibus system in Scotland and a two pence fare from Edinburgh to Leith. It reports Mr Francie M Gill of this town being attacked and robbed in Norwich rounds, now out of danger, with assailant Wright sent to Cheater gaol awaiting trial. It also covers a speech by the Marquis of Londonderry on post repeal profits for farmers, plus plans for drainage improvements and tenant charges on capital for tiles and cutting.
A two year old poisoning case connects George Taylor of Carlton-upon-Trent with Elizabeth Smith. Disinterment and coroner inquiry reveal mercury was given in coffee by Miss Smith as part of a motive to control Taylor and his household. Witnesses recount confessions and alleged plans to marry. proceedings continue, with exam and expert analysis sought.
The packet ship Josiah Bates arrived in the Mersey from Boston with advices to the 224 ult and New York to the 2at. Reports from Monterey fear large American and Mexican casualties in the siege. Reinforcements are being sent to General Taylor. regiments from Indiana Alabama Georgia and Pennsylvania are mobilized. Officers of the Truxton have regained liberty. the Naiad prize was restored. Yucatan remains a focal point as Santa Anna sympathies influence politics. Kearney prepares for movements toward California as Santa Fé reports and congressional decisions loom. A severe gale hit the Atlantic coast and fears of another Gulf steamboat loss persist.
The Rochester arrives with New York advices to the 22nd. Reports from New Orleans dated the 14th note a rumour of another Mexican attack on the American army. Mexicans defeated. General Kearney with 1,000 men moves to establish forts along the Rio Grande, with Monterey as destination. Santa Anna declares readiness to lead Mexican forces, while Mexico vows to resist. Caledonia reaches Boston, Chicago and New York react to flour prices rising 50 to 75 cents. The Great Britain passengers are safe and a 25 percent premium on goods aboard was refused in New York. Canadian news is unimportant.
On a Wednesday in Newington High street John Davis 32 a carpenter of Francis Street Walworth road had smoke issue from his left hand pocket as he walked home for dinner. His clothing caught fire but he quickly pulled off his coat and extinguished the flames after a mislaid tobacco bas ignited in his pocket.
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