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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 16, 1841

Page

5

Miscellany of Varying Tales From London and Abroad

A lengthy miscellany recounts varied topics from late 19th century London and abroad including railway policy, imperial appointments, ship movements from New York, urban public notices, weather and infrastructure notes, a major house fire loss at Dinorben estate with rescue details, planning for harbor improvements, and a London inquest into a policeman’s death with ongoing adjournments. The column also covers market movements, hunting and partridge scarcity, and a sensational crime in Paddington with a razor attack followed by a coroner’s inquest.

Tminster Wescot Thomas W. Weare Studen Bechara Osford Steed London New York Mander Tuesayorning H. Cotm B. Hayes James Oe Sersien Home Office Caking camperDs Ratuwar Colchester Portogel Bank of Lisbon Lst Deere Messrs Russia Lord Cowt Vienna Lord Lyeve Sir Robert Gorden Feneeadur Paris St. Petersburgh Pace Ae Vart de Rothesay Fox Madrid Britain Morning Post Vesey Fitzgerald Tonteete Goeral India Boa Amid Aie Weyhil Deebury Journal Ward Salem Grotius Manilla Neon Apna Jena Britannie Mavest Helena George Horn Roberts Sokmia Dinorben Uly Carnarven Payer Latte St Vonaea Ieee Bush Mr. Bush China Inyo Ealee Cee Ee Staffordshire Hayward's Heath Zeline Jts Stade Toverian Sydney Nest Hoyle Hatton Clerkenwell Berden Paddington Henry Yeatsman Portman-square See Earl-street Lisson-grove Ouse Oakley Oakley Arms Weet Lambeth William Carter Nie Woodyer Fanny Goodyer Yeats Mary Goatreet James Sadler Goodyer Dalley Peter Carrie Casine Jane Wieh Ets

New Comedy of Old Maids at Covent Garden

The New Comedy of Old Maids by James Sheridan Knowles opened at Covent Garden on Tuesday. The reviewer notes uneven plotting yet acknowledges Knowles aims for true comedy and highlights key scenes, characters, and cast, praising some performances while doubting lasting impact.

James Sheridan Knowles Coventgarden Philip Brilliant C. Mathews Blount F. Matthews Ludgate-hill

Cecorico at Adelphi and other theatre notes

The Adelphi stages a Parisian burletta Cecorico featuring Cacorico and Minette with comic mishaps around a bantam and a drum major, ending with Cacorico’s gain of Minette. The piece inspires mixed reception but promises repetition. Also reviewed are Oxyurie Theatre’s season opening with Mrs Waylett, Mr Baker’s management, Miss Faucit’s illness, Laporte’s death, Cardinal Fesch sale of 3332 paintings, and a note on the Thames Tunnel progress.

ApsLpul Theatre Adelphi Cecorico Cacorico Mrs. Grattan Minette E. Terry Wright Woodcock Cocorico Waylett Kate Kearney Maggie Lauder Frampton Cousin Paris London M. Dubourg Haymarket M. Coulon Laporte M. Conlon Cardinal Fesch Rome Tue Tuames

Racing Week Sets Town Abloom With Packed Stables

Sporting intelligence reports a crowded October race meeting with many horses arriving in town. Notable entries include The Currier, Teapot, Halfcaste, Top sail, Tripoli, Crusade and more. Multiple handicaps and stakes contests unfold across Tuesday and Wednesday with close finishes and strong betting, led by St Colomb and Ralph in Garden Stakes-like events and Iliona prevailing in the Cesarewitch heat.

Duke of Richmond Lord March G. Bentinck Tripoli Mr. Wreford Lord Palmerston Lord Chesterfield Colwick Graydon Greville Payne C. T.Y.C Miss Heathcote Lord Miltown Wirrestrew Garry Owen T.M.M Lord Albemarle Ralph Whitehouse Duke of Rutland Sir Hans Flambean Tamburini Buffalo Sib. T Plenipotentiary Ally Robinson Mr. Thornhill Perseus Mr. B. Greene Mr. Greene Rochester Game Lass Mr. W. S. Stanley Flambeau Lord Lichfield the Corsair Rory O’more March H.ft. D.M Duke of Bedford John O' Gaunt Lord Exeter Abydos John O’ Gaunt Colonel Anson Attila Holmes Wiseacre Colonel Peel Hester Robin Mr. Coleman Gazelle Iliona Lord Eglinton Squire I-am-not-aware Orelia The Ruler Welfare Bob Peel Young’un Roscius Mr. Treen Benedetta Rous Nicholas Kelburne Jerry St. Patrick Peel Palmyra Albemarle

DeBata or Mr Wombwell’s Giraffe Death and Signals

A giraffe from Mr Wombwell’s menagerie near Carlisle died after neck surgery failed to save the animal. Veterinary review noted torn neck ligaments and spinal injury, with a crocodile death also reported. A new railway signal device, the Panel or fan signal, will soon be trialed on the Eastern Counties line. Prices and harvest woes worsen as wheat values rise amid poor crop quality. A Protestant bishopric for Jerusalem seeks to unite Britain and Palestine with Dr M Caul declining the post and Mr Alexander of King’s College set to take the see.

DeBata Wombwell Carlisle Caledonian Mercury Hall Eastern Counties Railroad Eastern Counties Railway Messrs Sturge Marklane Express Wakefield Leeds Mercury Jenusaleem Palestine Christendom Englan Jerusalem M‘caul Alexander King's College

Destructive Fire at Newington Butts Claims Two Lives

A major blaze in High Street Newington Butts near St Marys church began shortly after 3 30 am at the Merry cheesemongers shop. Two people Mrs Martha Merry and Elizabeth Porter died from burns while others were injured. property losses were extensive including nearby Ship wine vaults and Keen boot shop. Police and fire services responded with ladders water and coroner's inquest to follow.

Newington Butts St. Mary’s Church Merry Mason Peacock Inn Messrs. Merry Frederick Elizabeth Mr. Merry Mr. Smith Frederick’s Mc Lean Keen Wilkinson Berry London Fire Establishment Newington Church Carter Surrey Peacock High-street Newington Mia Martha Merry Elizabeth Orter Patrick Daly Kennington Road Southwark Bridge Road Farringdon Street Alexander Charles Glass Elizabeth Porter Hendon Geach

Court of Chancery orders on October transfer of suits

The lord chancellor issued an order under the Administration of Justice Act concerning the transfer of suits from the Court of Exchequer to this court. Parties must appoint a clerk in court by October 15, or face court appointment, with notices sent to addresses or solicitors. Costs after October 15 are taxed by this court. Insolvent Debtors Court examines James Curtis case of concealment and fraud involving closets, hidden property, and pending remand for ten months.

Blanche Anne Sir Philip Thomas Lavy Brancne Brancue Cozone Lavy Brancuse Lady Brancae Lavy Brancae Pere. CoLone Lavy Brascae Corone Lavy Brancue Brountz Lady Blanche Biancue Blanchee Administration of Justice Court of Exchequer Lynn Hurst Tuesnay Siventon Martin James Curtis Hounslow Cooke Limbert Tottenham Court-Road Lion and Lamb Cooper Curtis Godfrey

Smashers in Sun Street Theft Case At Bishopsgate

Police report details two youths Shay alias William Monks and Watkins alias George Durrah charged with uttering a base half crown in Mrs Abrahams tobacconist shop. Witness Hoddy describes pursuit and attempted concealment, with magistrates ordering potential committal and city solicitor involvement.

Shay William Monks Watkins George Durrah Abrahams Sunstreet Bishopsgate Powell Mint Wm. Hoddy

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