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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 20, 1836

Page

8

Important Speech by O Connell in Dublin Assembly

Mr O Connell calls for immediate petitions to both Houses to express Irish wants as Parliament nears. He denounces the Lords, urges continued unity to resist oppression, contrasts Belgium’s union with Holland, and insists on reform including tithes and Dublin’s corporation abuses. He backs government support while warning of Lords resistance.

GC 1 Ireland House of Lords England Belgium Holland Mark Lyndhurst House of Commons Everty Dublin York Berkshire Shaun van Vaugh Waterloo Duke Wellington Paddy Mr. O'Connell Duke of Wellington William the Fourth Trish Orange Faction Orange Action Plunket Lord Mulgrave Corporation of Dublin Dublin Corporation O’connell Lord Lyndhurst Algiers Peel Scotland Lord Melbourne

Irish Association Plans Legal Tithe Reform and Parish Pacification

Daniel O’Connell outlines a mass Irish Association with two pacificators per parish and active registries to curb agrarian outrage. He proposes petitions for Parliament on tithe reform and corporation overhaul while urging orderly, lawful action and continued ministerial support.

Descent Of The Great Balloon In Germany

A London balloon voyage ends safely at Weilburg Nassau after a seventeen hour flight covering about 480 miles. Charles Green and companions are welcomed by the Duke of Nassau and provided assistance at Weilburg before deciding next steps toward Paris or London.

Germany

Balloon voyage details from Weilburg descent and Paris ascent plans

The article notes the balloon descent near Weilburg the Nassau-Weilburg capital, with a royal welcome and crowded hotel. It cites Mr Gye and Mr Monck Mason calling the voyage delightful and notes future ascents from Paris, gas supply challenges at Vauxhall, and interest from scientists across France in witnessing the spectacle. It adds reference to Lennox’s prior abortive ascent attempt and Blanchard’s Channel crossing in history.

Galignani Weilburg Nassau-Weilburg Gye Monck Mason Paris Germany Vauxhall London France M. Lennox Channel Dover M. Blanchard

Balloon ascent sparks Paris audience acclaim in Grand Opera

Paris Letter describes Dr Jeffries ascent by fair wind reaching Guignes then Paris, with crowds cheering Vive les braves Anglais. Gye plans further public display if gas supply allows, Green aims for high altitude experiments and possible Paris exhibit. Mason reports a 480 mile seventeen hour flight across Europe ending near Weilburg.

Jeffries Guignes France England Green Gye Paris Mr. Gye Guy Luaac

Balloon voyage record from Vauxhall to Weilburg in Nassau

Details incomplete about Mr Green and companions Monck Mason and Holland. They ascended November 8 from Vauxhall Gardens, descended near Weilburg after a cold voyage, threw out an anchor at Montabour, and arrived in Weilburg the same day with the balloon. They heated with spirits on lime and claimed a London newspaper proving their trip. The voyage was said to be for a large wager.

Calais St. John’s Lodge Namur London Weilburg Nassau-Weilburg Rhine Mason Gye Coblentz Dover Channel S.E Nassau The Haguee Hugh Green Monck Mason Holland Vauxhall Gardens Weilbur O Niedenhausen Montabour Terra Firma

Agricultural Bank of Ireland Suspends Payments in Dublin

The Agricultural Bank of Ireland suspends payment as the Board notes heavy strain from Dublin notes and orders, Bank of Ireland drafts, and money market pressure. Resolutions urge shareholders in the UK and Ireland to pay instalments, promise posted asset statements, and warn against depredations to property while the Bank resumes cautious operations.

Dustin Tursday Agricultural Bank Board of Directors Dublin Bank of Ireland Bank of Ieland Bank of Ireland Aving National Bank of Ireland Palile Ireland England Scotland William Hodges Mansion House T. M. Gresham Raheny Park Philip Jones Dame-street James Dwyer Lower Gardiner-street William Tilly D. Taylor Fitzwilliam-place John A. Palmer James’s-street John Chambers Abbey-street Arthur L. Saunders Killarney William MarcHeLt

Destructive Fire at 23 Sherrard Street and New Antarctic Expedition

A young carpenter raised the alarm at No. 23 Sherrard Street when a blaze broke out, firemen rescued two female servants, and nearby homes escaped major damage with £1500 losses noted. The Royal Geographical Society announced a large US expedition to Pacific islands and Antarctic regions, aiming to start in spring 1837 with a 36 gun frigate and support ships, funded by Congress.

Sherrard Street le Croix Royal Geographical Society United States Pacific Ocean Antartic Ocean Congress Lieut Wilkes United States’ Navy London Paris Munich

Marriage bans and second christening confuse London man

Henry Murray sought magistrates advice after his wife Elizabeth Smith was allegedly re christened Hannah Ann Gregory and declared not his wife. Letters from a Mr Clements and a Limehouse minister suggested bigamy risk if she remarried. Officials noted prosecution costs would fall on the county.

Lambeth Street Henry Murray Hardwick and Halswell Bans Christ Church, Spitalfields Elizabeth Smith Hardwick Ann Gutch Hannah Ann Gregory Elizabeth N.B St. Ann, Limehouse Charles Clements Limehouse Church Clements

Capture of Gamblers at Marlborough Street

Joseph Sherwood Henry Gideon and Richard Smeed appeared before Mr Dyer on a judge s warrant over a charge of keeping a common gambling house in Pickering Place. The case focused on custody money seized and whether constables acted properly. The defendants were required to find two sureties of 50 pounds each and to enter into recognizance of 100 pounds to appear at the sessions.

Marlborough Street Joseph Sherwood Henry Gideon Richard Smeed Dyer Pickering Place Dowling Sherwood Robinson Tomlins Inspector Morgan F Division Mr. Dowling Mr. Robinson M‘craw Charles Joseph Royalhill House Bayswater

Discharge Granted to Insolvent Painter Benjamin R Hayden

Benjamin R Hayden, historical painter, presented to Insolvent Debtors Court from King's Bench Prison for discharge. Creditors did not oppose. Mr. Cooke supported him. Debts since 1831 total £1,691 16s 6d, with £1,220 3s 6d received. profits 1881 £647 10s and current year £947. Discharge ordered by Commissioner Law.

Benjamin R. Hayden King’s Bench Cooke Xenophon Raser Earl Grey Buonaparte Duchess of Kent Commissioner Law

Accidents and Deaths Mark Lord Mayor’s Day

A man died at St Bartholomews Hospital after severe injuries on Lord Mayor’s Day leaving a widow and three children. Another incident reports a Lambeth fisherman finding a body near Millbank barge. the victim, Becket, intoxicated, was identified by clothing and later sent to the workhouse for a coroner’s inquiry. Mr Mutch was taken to Newgate amid heightened tension outside the office.

Spencer St. Bartholomew's Hospital Taylor Lambeth Becket Mutch Newgate

British officer shot by Carlists near Bilboa

Reported attack on evening of the 22d ult was carried out by two Carlists hidden outside the town. Mr Heywood, a clerk of the Kingdoy S Commander Lapidge, was dangerously wounded in the thigh. assistant surgeon Mr Ferguson escaped unhurt as Carlists fled.

Heywood Kingdoy Lapidge Portuzalette Bilboa O'Neil Ferguson Surgas Bou Surgos Westminster Hospital Wesminster Hospital

Bankruptcy notices expanded for William Henry Howard and others

The London Gazette lists bankruptcy supersedes and enlargements across multiple trades. Names include William Henry Howard upholsterer of Cheltenham Richard Parkinson cloth manufacturer Charles Roberts victualler Charles Eldridge builder John York tanner James Everard farmer John James Holyoake needle maker William Boam draper Robert Wilby ship owner John Ward banker James Smith salesman James Peters corn merchant Sol Man Harris timber merchant William Brooks jeweller James Stringer scrivener Charles Danvers sawyer Benjamin Homan builder John Middleton warehouseman.

London Gazette William Henry Howard Cheltenham Richard Parkinson Farsley Yorkshire Charles Roberts Oxford Victualler Charles Eldridge Brighton John York Thorne James Everard Wellingborough Northamptonshire John James Holyoake Redditch Worcestershire William Boam Buxton Derbyshire Robert Wilby Park-street Islington John Ward Woolwich James Smith Jamies-street Covent Garden James Peters Littlehampton Sussex SOL@MAN HARRIS Wardour-street Soho William Brooks Hatton-garden James Stringer Northampton Scrivener Charles Danvers Rotherhithe Sawyer Benjamin Homan Hastings John Middleton Broad Street Cheapside

Insolvents and bankrupts listed in the London Gazette

The London Gazette records insolvencies and bankruptcies including Nehemiah Gerrard and John Gerrard of Manchester cotton spinners, Abercrombis of Tottenham Court Road brass founders, and various others across Essex, Cornwall, Hastings, Brighton, and more with certificates and sequestration noted on December 6.

London Gazette Nehemiah Gerrard John Gerrard Manchester Mary Anne William Henry Abercrombis Going, Street Tottenham-court-road Benjamin Brissenden Clarence Tavern Tunbridge Wely

London Markets and Cattle Trade Reports

London markets report a sharp rise in Wheat prices while barley and malt show quiet trends. Smithfield and Islington cattle markets note large supplies and mixed quality with brisk beef and veal sales, plus substantial pork and mutton activity. Births marriages and deaths listed in multiple local notices.

Smithfield Islington Monpary

Large Northern Districts to be Supplied by Various Agents

The major manufacturing districts of northern England will be supplied by agents in Liverpool Newcastle upon Tyne Manchester Sheffield Birmingham and Leeds. Applications for country agents are welcomed and must be sent to the GENERAL AGENT. Current appointments include agents in Croydon Norwich Bath Lambeth Croker Bristol Brighton Portsea Plymouth Warrington Derby Lynn Norfolk Kingston Pilgrith Potteries Leicester Devonport Royston Watson and Co Chester le Street Wisbeach and Isle of Ely. London district agents are listed with Strang Berger Purkiss Clements Watson Sharp Stallwood E Kings Chancery Lane and Great Turnstile Marshall Spits Fields Mrs Detrosier and M Hucklebridge. General Agent for sale of this Paper is Mr Charles Pens.

England Smith Scotland-road Liverpool Carruthes Newcastle-upon- Tyne Heywood Manchester Bready Sheffield Guest Birmingham Mann Leeds Bakes Croydon Riches Norwich Cogswell Bath Phun St Gow James Rogers Lower Marsh Lambeth Arnold Linepool Croker Chappel Bristol Cook Brighton Harding Portsea Heydon Plymouth Hurst Warrington Jewit Derby Lynn Norfolk Povey Kingston Pilgrith Potteries Staffordshire Seal Leicester Towson Devonport Warren Royston Watson and Co Chester-le-street Durhami J. Howard Wisbeach Isle of Ely London Strang Paternoster-row Berger Holyswell-street Purkiss Compton Street Clements Pulteney-street Watson City-road Sharp Kent-street Borough Stallwood Hammersmith E. Kings Chancery-lane Marshall Brick-lane Spitsfields Detrosier St. Johne Street Clerkenwell M Hucklebridge Charles-street Hatton-garden Charles Pens

London printing notice from 19th century publishers

The fragment lists the London printing office of GADSDEN and Percival at Upper St. Martin's Lane and details of Rupert Gapspen and Raymond Percival of Waterloo Place and Catherine Street Strand. It notes publication on Sunday 20th November in a historical newspaper format.

London Gadsden and Percival Upper St. Martin’s Lane Rupert Gapspen St. Anne Soho Raymond Percival Waterloo Place St. James Westminster

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