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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 08, 1842

Page

2

Aged Atlantic Row Over Cygnet Incident and Slavery Claims

Debates flare over a British brig Cygnet stopping a French vessel amid accusations from Captain Brice of the Aigle. French and Moniteur Algerien reports detail naval actions, slave trade concerns at Whyda, and a protest response by Lieut Wilson of the Cygnet. Additional notes cover Spanish and Portuguese actions against smugglers, and a broader view of French customs returns and political questions in Spain and the Americas.

Cygnet Fred Balt Brice Aiglé Gallinas Gambia Whyda Cape Formosa Lieut. Wilson Moniteur Algerien Moniteur France Spain Madrid Murcia la Rosa Jumilla Alicante Isabel I Palace of Buena Vista The Toledo Rodil Zurbano M. Lefevre Gerona

Portugal Finance Prospects Boosted by Loan Offers

The Lisbon newspaper reports the Portuguese government has loan offers to cover treasury deficiencies ahead of taxes. Next year officials expect clearer revenue estimates and plan permanent measures to balance the state finances.

Portugal Lisbon

Afghans fall as Pollock reaches Cabul

An extract reports General Pollock's arrival in Cabul and Afghan capitulation. Nearby updates from the Dee voyage detail cargo, passengers, and ports in the West Indies and Mexico, including trade, labor shortages, and local governance. Additional notes mention peace talks in Pune, upcoming elections, and British naval movements in Vera Cruz and Callao with fever and quarantine concerns aboard.

Fatmouth Royal Steam-packet Company Dee Emsley Vera Cruz Tampico Jamaica Havanna Nassau Bermuda Fayal Corunna West Martin Atkinson Lima Aggie Gillman Demerara Foster Barbadoes Miss Reece Reece Grenada Richardson Gilbert Roepel St. Vincent Porter Martinique Bourgie St. Thomas Jewesson Beresford 51Th Regiment Watson Styx Lord Elgin Lady Elgin House of Assembly Electra Carthagena Tama Lafuente Baliviana Bolivia Pune Callao Liverpool Mexico Vera Crus Campeachy City of Dublin Rover Victor Hoxprnss Nicaragua Great Britain Exchange London Falmouth Stamburg Gulf Halifax Fayah

The Metropolis St Martins Church Steeple Repairs

Renovation of St Martin's church steeple to be completed next week with about fourteen feet remaining. Electric damage caused major stone loss. a conductor will be installed to divert current away from the church. Clock faces, ball, and vane to be gilt. scaffold work interrupted by high winds.

St. Martin’s St. Martin’s Church Recorder of London Southwark Globe Inn Jones Montague-close Alderman Humphery Kent-street Queen's Head Corporation OF Lonpox Court of Common Council

Grace Darling in Alnwick Amid Rumors of Death

A correspondent reports Grace Darling now resides with her father in Alnwick Northumberland near the wreck scene. Despite claims she has died, locals say she is alive though not in good health. The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland have aided her, and she seeks guidance from the duke on various matters.

Russia Berlin Hamburgh Ingermannland Ingermainland T. M. Terschin Archangel Cronstadt North Cape Sigholt Christiansand Mandah Mendahl Mandahl Lister Light Fahlersund Egersund Vienna Serin Michael Czerny Georges Servia Lubizea Prince Milosch Constantinople Alexander Georgewolset Czerny Czerny George Milosch Frank Towns Zara Dobrinja Jefrem Obrenowitsch Chekib Effendi Kiamil Pacha Belgrade Prince Michael Obrenowitach Alnwicke Grace Damino Grace Darling Alnwick Northumberland Duchess of Northumberland Mr. Darling Forfar

Doran in Liverpool court after great fire wrecks

The Liverpool court sits through a lengthy session as Patrick Doran faces charges and is admitted to bail. A massive fire devastates five acres of warehouses, with uncertain human loss and claims of large uninsured damage.

Liverpool Fize Patrick Doran Rushton Adam Hedson Scotland Spithead Akvovan Royal George Drake Jones Cameron Havin Haslar Hospital Liddel Hutchinson George Hall Whitstable Stockton-On-Thehs Billingham Gibson

Ireland. A castle answer on vacancies delays De Grey return

From Dusurx dated Oct 2 a correspondent notes the Irish vacancies linger awaiting Lord De Grey’s return. Meath bishopric and several key offices remain unfilled as political backers press for a final arrangement once he arrives. Protestants hold a meeting at Fishamble Street theater to critique education policy and dispute funding. Sir Michael O’Loghlen funeral plans begin with a Dublin landing and Clare burial.

Thomas Wood Humphery Sir William Heygate Thomas Johneon Hooper Lainson Alderman Brown Peter Laurie Furebrother Wilson Mugnay Copeland Kelly Chapman Marshall Farncombe Gibbs George Carroll Sergeant Stephens Kenyon Parker Wray Shepherd Charles Phillips David Pollock Horace Twins Henry Revell Reynolds Court of Review Sir John Cross London Commissioners Country Ladenhall London Brigade England Hulse Ile Or Thanet Isle l of Thanet Ramsgate London-bridge Margate Duchess of Kent Reculvers Royal Adelaide Isle of Thanet Isle of Sheppy Gravesend Thanet Jones Chitty R.A D. Symes Fsq Symes R.N Pitts Vanburgh Field Blackheath Vale Mr. C Istol Mr. Yates Grace Darling Adelphi Theatre Yates Adelphi Lyon Birdinghad Tripoli Birmingham Josiah Allport Beech’s Railway Hotel Liverpool J. Allport Syria Mount Lebanon Beyrout Joseph Bayiee Birkenhead D.V Canterbury London Levant Bristol Brighton Taylor and Lloyds’ Bank J. Alport Lev J. A. Oldham R. G. Reeves E Kempson H. H. Cracklow Dudley Wolverhampton Inspector Hall Miracoovus John Martin St. Nicholas’ Church Martin Chesterfield-street Devonshire-place Carmarthen Peel Elchman Devizes Steaxae Stevens Colonel Evans Spain Doncaster Fortune-Te,inc Etches Doncaster Olice Holmfirth Huddersfield Aubil Bank of England Yorkshire Clothier Stampole Gell East Sussex Samuel Hillman Ouse Lower Cooter Ouse Navigation Company Dusurx Lord de Grey Meath Rolls Galway Ireland Saunders Protestant Operative Association Fishamble-street Theatre Tresham Gregg Boyne Water Whately Dublin Board of Education Orator Tory Journal Tresham Greg Pasley Whitty Gregg Mr. Gregg Mr. Pasley Irwin Holbrook Sr Michael O'Lochlen Michael O'Loghlen Micael Clare

Blackwall Railway Losses This Week Reported

Blackwall Railway figures show substantial weekly losses with reduced traffic and financial strain. Company officials caution that tentative measures are under review to restore earnings and stabilize operations amid ongoing market challenges.

A Glimpse of Savage Life From a Debt Prison Romance

The fragmentary piece presents Richard Savage, a debt prisoner under Mr. Dagge’s custody, with letters from Mr Pope and Sondes recounted. It depicts Savage’s bohemian yet devout nature, his clashes with friends, and a poignant illness sparked by ingratitude and confinement. The narrative notes his final hours, humility, and vow to seek redemption.

Richald Savage Charley Whitehead London Richard Bentley Bentley Scellany Savage Thomas Dagger Samue Johns Loy Cars Edward Cave Joan K Savage Bristol Sand Prince Sondes Nash Bath Mr. Sondes Pope Mr. Price Rascal Mr. Pope Henley Mr. Savage Edoor Savagevening Mr. Dagge Lord Tyrconnel

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