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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 19, 1843

Page

5

Eclipses and elections in the 1840s miscellany

A compact 1840s miscellany reports solar and lunar eclipses for 1844, details Kendal and Durham Wesleyan voting patterns for Warburton, a tobacco seizure, Peel’s tariff policy critique, London mortality figures, and tributes to royal and public events including props for Jullien concerts and a Polish refugees ball. The piece also notes a royal clemency delay and a Windsor hunting meet.

Eculists Kendal Warburton Durham Bright Purvis Robert Peel United States Brazil Leeds Mercury Mortarity of London Robertson Canevery Royal Society Taade Henry Manwaring George the Fourth William the Her Mr. Roberts West Manwaring Jaipoor Upper Assam Vyse Ludgate Hill Liverpool Eastern Counties Railway Shoreditch M. Junzien Concernts Monsieur Jullien M. Jullien Tolbecque Barret Baumann Harper Platt Richardson Lazarus Hancock Howell Philharmonic Beethoven Donnizetti Belisario Muirland Willie Ola Neil Gow Koenig Remy Guildhall England Jullien Council Chamber E. Garcia Novello H. Chatfield Dolby Steele John Parry Stretton Ferrari Lord Dudley Stuart Prince Alberts Hanpiers Windsor Royal Prince Albert Duke de Nemours Wemyss Wylde G. E. Anson C. A. Murray Chalvey Chalvey Cort Chippenham Dorney Eton Wick Wick Salthill Bath Road Three Tans Slough Royal Hotel Brown Norton Windsor Castle Chaloyey-ditch John Nash Waxham Duchess de Nemours Roya James Graham Central Criminal Court Anderton Alderman Hughes Hughes Newgate Sheinkopff

Belle's Stratagem revival and new farce at Haymarket

The HayMarket presents Mrs Cowley's revival of the Belle's Stratagem with a strong female cast led by Mrs Rackett and Mrs Nesbitt. A new farce Laying a Ghost follows, featuring Miss Tremor and Young Risklove in comic intrigue. Also notes a two act piece Mysterious Family at Adelphi Theatre with Mr Wright and a Hanover prize for a vocal composition. The Adelaide Gallery hosts scientific demonstrations on a carbon battery and its intensified electric light outcomes.

HayMarket Theatre Frances Touchwood Risklove Miss Tremor Abdelpal Theatre Mr. Daffodil Wright Otranto Gregory Mr. O. Smith Adelaide Gattery Farraday Brande Paris Professor Bunsen John Thomas Cooper P Pargh London

Lord Brougham and the Whigs in Faction's Decline

A withering critique of Whig leaders and their organs over Lord Brougham. The piece denounces slanders, defends Brougham, and charges the Whigs with misgovernance, hypocrisy, and betrayal, arguing their expulsion was a courtly illusion and praising steadfast principle.

Railway Receipts and King's College Explosion Report

Weekly railway traffic returns list receipts for numerous lines including Great Western and Paris routes. A dangerous hydrogen oxygen gas explosion at King's College Theatre Strands during a Bude light lecture damaged windows and apparatus. Professor Daniels and assistants escaped unharmed amid a dramatic blast.

Birmingham Derby Gloucester Brandling Junction Eastern Counties Edinburgh Glasgow Paisley Ayr Greenock Grand Junction Great North of Great Western Hull Selby Liverpool Manchester London Blackwall Brighton Croydon South Western Greenwich Bolton Leeds Midland Newcastle Carlisle North Shields North Midland Northern Eastern Paris Orleans Raven Ulster York South Eastern Dover Lece King’s College, Strand Daniels Somerset House Professor Daniels Mr. Quie

Derby betting notes from Tattersall's Mowday

Sporting intelligence reports Derby betting markets with odds on Scott's lot Rattan Loadstone Leander and others. It details accepted bets, large wagers, and varying odds across two days, noting actual lays and offers to take specific bets, plus a rumor Loadstone may enter Isaac Day's stable.

Derby Scott Forth Allen Crockford John Day Quin Colonel Peel Orlando Lichtwald Leander Irwin G. Heathcote Campureno Lord Exeter Marinella Mr. Payne Foig-a-ballagh Marinella Colt Campanero Mr. Allen Lot Peel Ionian Bowes T’auld Squire Payne Watt Lord Normanby

Great League Fund Meeting in Manchester Raises £13000

A historic Manchester gathering of merchants bankers and traders raised about £13 000 for the National Anti Corn Law League at the Town Hall. Speakers urged larger subscriptions, with Henry Ashworth and Richard Cobden among those rallying support to oppose corn laws and mobilize electoral pressure on MPs.

Manchester Manchtster League George Wilson Henry Ashworth Teague Alderman Kershaw National Anti Corn Law League R. Chadwick Richard Cobden House of Commons London Hendal Salisbury Alderman Brooks Liverpool Lord Sandon Robert Gardner Samuel Greg and Co Bright Robert Ashton Ashton Cob Thomas Ashton Joseph Brotherton Jacob Bright James Wrigley A. and Buckley James Kershaw Robert Platt Elkanah Armitage Reddish and Bickham James Proctor Thomas Thomasson John Bright M‘connell

Marquis of Waterford resigns from Tippeary chase amid threats and arson

The Marquis writes from Curraghmore on November 8 explaining his resignation from Tippeary fox hunting after repeated poisonings and a fired stable, stating that threats and malicious acts outweighed hunting pleasures. He notes Millett will take his place and signs as Waterford. Also noted are turf reform efforts and various curiosities including rare birds, a white Morayshire grouse gift, and a 25 mile foot race won by George Bradshaw.

Waterford Tipperary Hunt Curraghmore Millett Tipperary Lakefield Roland Oliver Anne Lord Eglinton G. Bentinck Colonel Peel Greville Mulus Aliis Berkshire Chronicle Lydd Elgin Courant Brown Linkwood Museum of Elgin Morayshire Robert Fuller George Bradshaw Hammersmith Bedfont Bradshaw London Fuller

Royal pension for Sir William Hamilton noted in article

Her Majesty grants a pension of £200 yearly to Sir William Hamilton, astronomy professor and Royal Irish Academy president, without any application from him or his friends. The piece also reports railway passenger duties for 56 companies totaling £152,863 13s 23d up to January 5, 1843, highlighting the six largest payers. City of London expands Smithfield cattle market stalls to ease sales and improve foot access for about 400 animals.

Lord Brougham Mr. O’connell Mr. O'Connell Lichfield-house Daniel O'Connell O’connell Ben Hawes Junius England Palmerston and Co Downing-street Billingsgate Melbourne House of Lords Atlas Lord Spencer Earl Grey Lord Stanley Sir James Graham Lord Glenelg Marquis Wellesley Lord Melbourne Fox Maynooth Corn Exchange Ireland William Hamilton Royal Irish Academy William House of Commons Liverpool and Manchester Leicester and Swannington London and Birmingham Great Western Grand Junction South Western Manchester Leeds North Midland Cheltenham and Great Western Bristol Exeter Chester Crewe Warrington Newton City of London Corporation Smithfield

South Wales tolls and poverty woes in Carmarthen report

Commissioners of inquiry in Carmarthen and Haverfordwest express that widespread poverty fuels rural grievance. They note high rents, rising tithes, and falling prices depress farmer subsistence, with tolls and turnpike practices seen as major irritants. Calls grow for toll reform and landlord action to curb middlemen and subletting, while law-and-order issues flare around rural policing and fires.

Carmarthen Her Majesty's Commissioners of Inquiry Haverfordwest South Wales Metropolitan Police Times Dragoons Llanffynone Llaneguad Rachel Jones Michaelmas Thomas Jones Becca Thomas Fortguard Lewis Thomas Bullen Neath Biantrissant Turnpike Tarst Cross Keys Inn Lantrissant County of Glamorgan Croesvane Rhiwindder Rhiw William Meyrick E. M. Williams John Hewett Richard Fothergill E. T. Llewellyn J. J. Harris Richard Evans H. J. Thomas D. W. Williams Howell Jenkins W. Jenkins Merthyr Trailwin Gate Crossbrook E. M. Williams, Esq Hedlloes E. T. Liewellyn Rowland Fothergill Podtlown Gate W. Meyrick Hewett Tyr Mab Ellis Newbridge James Stuart

Cuurca Missionary Society Meeting Report at Kennington

A public meeting at Horns tavern Kennington chaired by Henry Kemble MP notes strong support for the Cuurca Missionary Society with a reported £115,000 received over the past year.

Cuurca Missionary Macreapy Philadelphia Gazette Macready Shakspeare Mac London Alabeth

Bristol Charities Celebration and Political Oration Tribute

The Bristol charity anniversary at Berkeley Castle links Anchor Dolphin and Grateful societies with a noon church service and evening dine. Earl Fitzhardinge and Sir J Hobhouse address the crowd, praising civic gains, urging moderation, and analyzing government stability amid contested representation and thimble rigging debates.

Bristol Colston The Anchor Dolphin Earl Fitzhardinge Henry Berkeley John Cam Hobhouse Mr. Miles Miles Berkeley Castle Bedminster Philip Freend John Shipham House of Parliament Fripp Ireland South Wales Stanley England Wen James Graham Macbeth Melbourne J.C. Hobhouse

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Lily Myself Sporting Intelligence Tattersall’s—Mowday the Great League Fund State of South Wales
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