01 Oct 1842
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 01, 1842
Page
1
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The essay argues Moral Force Chartism and Mr Sturge's Complete Suffrage Movement may shape future politics. It weighs risks of universal suffrage, notes middle and working class unity needs, critiques leadership and ballots, and cautions about an oligarchic backlash while envisioning cautious reform and gradual concessions.
The article notes the precision of Her Majesty's progress in Scotland with 656 post horses used from Dalkeith to Taymouth and Drummond Castle to Dalkeith, plus remarks on Windsor plans, a set of Edinburgh quadrilles mocking officials, and anecdotes from royal sightings. It also covers the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to the King of Prussia at Carlton Terrace, with London officials honoring him, and an update on statue groundwork in London including a massive granite block for the King’s statue and another for the Nelson pillar.
On Monday Judge M Christ ie delivered judgment over the continuation of Francis Collisson s name on the Grocers Company list For six years running his absence from the city and questions of residence were weighed With authorities cited the decision kept his name on the list noting legitimate residence and family ties despite absence The ruling references Rex Mitchell Rex vo John Sargent and other precedents to uphold bond fide inhabitants rights over mere absence in London and Norwich contexts The attorney Mr Wansey argued service issues but the judge maintained validity of notice and held Collisson must remain registered
Reports from Manchester and surrounding regions note mills operating with few exceptions, trials for sedition against Hyde figures, and inquiries into miner conditions. Parliament delays, anti Corn law efforts, and rising costs from strikes accompany a period of unrest and reform debates nationwide.
The death of Richard Colley Wellesley Marquis Wellesley is announced. Born 1760 in Dublin, he rose from Eton and Oxford to serve as Irish and British peer, Governor General of India, and military commander. His reforms expanded revenue, fortified India, and reshaped rule, though critics claimed high costs.
The article details the life of the Marquis Wellesley, his political shifts from India to Parliament, multiple marriages, and long service under three sovereigns. It notes his reformist leanings, Irish governorship, and final years, with reflections on his family, titles, and the mourning across elite circles.
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