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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 16, 1845

Page

3

Lord Mayor’s Show in London Opens with Ceremonial Pageant

The six November Lord Mayor’s Show unfolds from dawn with bells, barriers, and a grand procession. Alderman Johnson becomes Lord Mayor amid cheers and hisses for his predecessor, ending with a formal dinner at Guildhall and a series of royal and judicial toasts. A later report notes a Glasgow boy’s Halloween fright death and abroad flags a Marseilles note on Arab prisoners on Saint Marguerite, detailing their camp life and customs.

London Metropolia Guildhall Harvey Alderman Johnson Ag Street Upper Thames Street Arthur Street Hing William Street Mansion House Street the Pont Walbrook Welbrook Cheapside St Paul's Churchyard Ting Westminster Blackbridge Westminster Bridge Exchequer Atlack Alderman Johnon Court of Exchequer Vincent Baron Alderson Alderman Gibbs Zich Tigre Bridge New Bridge Street Ludgate Hill St. Paul's Churchyard Ring Street Magerd Magog Ad Mayor Prince Hilal Muscat Marquis of Salisbury Marquis of Westminster Earl of Lincoln Earl of Eldon William Lennox Sidney Jocelyn Dudley Stuart Ernest Bruce Sert Grosvenor Montford Harris Tindal Chanor Wigram Justice Patteson Baron Platt James Graham, Bart G. Cockburn Henry Pierrepont Thomas Lowry Corry W. Binghaming Henry Troy William Heathcote Francis Bond Head Edmond Antrobus Hesketh Fleetwood Harry Ig Robert Inglis Depauty‘ernor Bank of England East India Company Wood T. Wood M.P Lord Meyer J. Graham Wes Idun Asthia Mecor Ber Court of al James Forsyth Argyle-street Glasgow Hallowe'en Courier de Marseilles St. Marguerite Cannes Lord Brougham Algeria Fort Brescon Cette Agde Isle of Abd-el-Kader Smala

Early Closing of Shops Meeting Promotes Shorter Hours

A large Exeter Hall gathering led by Lord Robert Grosvenor backed the Metropolitan Drapers Association plan to end late hours. Speakers argued protracted work harms health and morals, urged public support, and announced a £5000 fundraising goal with widespread pledges and donations from business leaders.

Exeter Hall Metropolitan Drapers’ Association Robert Grosvenor Cushman Hear R. D. Granger Metropolitan Drapers” Association Heer Atsp Winkworth Curling Wakley Colonial and Foreign Department Somerset House London Rennock Archer Owen Great Coram-street Hitchcock Redmane Barchy Nisy Falda Bristol Great Western Company Directure Eventon Lock Brunel Carcorra Asp Coxxwatt Anp Drvon Cemmat Railway Wea London Salisbury and Yeovil Exeter Dorchester South Western Railways Land's End Comany Basingstoke Eastgax Coustiza Banxtxa Asp Teauxa Juwertox Hartle A. Hunter Barking Thames Junction Gussoon Cottger Gasgow College Ffoteenars Maolvea Glasgow Post Hoavenshsip Ayp Manchester and Leeds Huddersfield and Sheffield Manchester and Leeds Huddersfield and Sheffield Iupontanr Great Eastern and Western Company Great Western Iron Times Verde Baapvorp Bowary lIt Leeds and Bradford Railway Company Midland Board Bradfords Midlands Steps Dewspuny Raiway Dewabury Leeds and Thirsk Huddersfield Manchester Mirtaxp Coventurs Midland Counties Railway Clay Cross Derby Almedfad Asp Cextant Devos Jexctiox Bridgewater Towchhend Eastern Counties Company Cambridge York Northern Eastern Eastern Counties Northern and Eastern Railway Eastern Counties Railway Company Northern and Eastern Company Northern and Eastern Railway Company North Kext Rochester E. Buck Vignolles Earl of Romney Chatham Psoangss South Eastern Ashford and Hastings Ashford Rye Berkia and Hants South Western Hungerford Basingatoke Altrincham Manchester and Birmingham Brogden David Bellhouse Peterboron Northampton Railway Chronicle Rangonda Britian Museum Henry Ellis British Museum Rai Henry Extis Esq Railway Company Railway Sonvevons Duke of Buckingham Waddendon Dyesdury aVetos Reoest

Motaxchory Accident A Ferry Fails to Stop

Five men aboard a river crossing boat were thrown into the water when a steam ferry from North Shields struck them. Four men were saved by quick-acting scullermen, while William Souter of Arbroath, 22, remains missing. Witnesses said the ferry approached multiple times but did not alter course or stop. Inquest expected to investigate the full circumstances.

North Shields William Souter Arbroath Souter Newcastle Chronicle Annie Tox Margaret Arrab Poritan Annia Earl of Beverly Miss Walton Margaret Langley Annie Walton Randall Hargood Lord Welton Lord Beverley Lad Margaret Lady Margaret Anne

Hood and Marina and the poetry of Hood’s posthumous volume

A literary digest reviews a new Ackermann edition titled Forget Me Not, praising Hood’s posthumous poem and the scarce subscription support for his widow. It includes an excerpt from Guido and Marina with dramatic dialogue and a serialization note on Mr. James’s prolific output, criticizing his Civil War tale for lacking distinctive characters.

Taz Forest London Ackermann and Co Baye Hood James Ariah Neil Richelieu Mr. James Hargood Annie Lady Margaret Miss Walton Sto

The Irish Poor and the Quiet Rebellions of Land Tenure

A letter from Limerick cites a failing potato crop and famine fears. It blames small tenant farming, neglect, and landlord mismanagement, urging guided cultivation and state oversight. The writer contrasts thriving police service with Irish peasantry left to self rule. It describes Tralee and the Shannon voyage, noting desolate banks, scarcity of timber, and widespread poverty, with warnings of long reform.

Limerick Arthur Young England Themeaelves Trish Adare Shannon Ireland Kerry Dublin Steam Navigation Company Humber Hull Eya Clare Tarbert Listowell Tralee Dingle Hurley Neas

Murderous duel at Galene Corsica shocks readers

A young man, Quilichini, seduced Angeline Francescani, promised marriage, then wed another. Angeline later armed with a pistol encountered him and fatally wounded him. The couple fled. pursuit ongoing. Also reports accidents and deaths from hydrophobia and poison, plus railway notices and amalgamation talks.

Galene Corsica Quilichini Angeline Francescani Angelina Mixy Kenzy Dudley Marsh Birmingham Journal Axomen Callen Wellington-place Goswell-Street-road St. Luke's Charles Callen Mr. World City-reed Colson Pigoteia Old Jewry Bedford William Smith New Avender Little Marlborough Street Johnson

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