Prospects of New Zealand as a colony praised in optimistic survey
The piece extols New Zealand as a land of climate, soil richness, and abundant resources. It credits government colonization methods and private company involvement for steady labor and capital growth, forecasting vast expansion in coming years. It also reviews The Juvenile Scrap Book by Mrs. Ellis London, noting high quality illustrations and a sentimental poem about the homes of old England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New Zealand
Wellington
New Plymouth
London
Fisher and Co
England
Old England
Old
Sale of Hogarth Paintings at Vauxhall in London Auction
A Tuesday sale at Vauxhall in London by order of Gye and Hughes assignees drew a large crowd despite bad weather. The auction featured Hogarth works including Drunken Men and The Village Curate, plus 400 punch bowls and theatrical items. Prices were notably low. notable attendees included theatrical and literary figures, with discussions of future theatre leases and managers such as Seguin and Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocarth
Vauxhall Gan
Hogarth
Royal Gardens, Vauxhall
Messrs. Gye and Hughes
Vauxhall
Ventom
Simpson
Temple of Arts
Harrison
F. Gve
Ditto
Dyce
Venus
Hayman
Mitchell
Rapca
Wat
Paris
St. James’s Theatre
Seguin
Queen's Theatre
M. Laporte
Mr. Seguin
Chambers
Laporte
Braham
My. Mitchell
Bond-street
Hoandep
Ireland
Select Committee
Bank of Ireland
Dublin
Paineas
Bank of England
Madame Lararce
Court of Cassation
Madame de Leotaud
M. Corally
Advocates
Madame Lafarge
M. Daverne
M. Hello
Cassation
Thomas Poag
William
Carrickfergus
Workington-harbour
Oakley
Taylor
Pong
Belfast
Workington
Nie Pong
Carlisle
Legal guidance on property, marriage, and wills rules
A collection of reader letters and answers on estate rights, intestate succession, joint action against tenants, trust and possession issues, marriage legality, child legitimacy, and claims for wages from enumerators. Topics cover widow rights, rent accounting, distraint, and parish poor laws with dated references to acts and case examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J
Exeter
Harry Jones
Manchester
J. S
D. T
John Althorp
L. R
W. W
Liberal gains and coop emphasis mark 1841 pamphlet letters
A letter from Wareham dated October 18, 1841 reports Liberal gains against Tories with hopes of a majority for Mr Dram and a petition against Mr Diaz's return failing. It compares individualism to cooperative principles, praising union and arbitration, and criticizes competition for diminishing wealth and social unity. The writer urges readers to assess Mr Owen's ideas, then cites inquiries about parliamentary and theatrical figures in follow up letters.
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Weekly Chronicle
Stock
Diaz
Calcraft Party
Wareham
R. BR. R
House of Commons
Owen
Owen Sare
Willliam Garin
Pall Mall
Miss Forde
Linda
Drury-lane Theatre
Fes. W
Time of Sunrise Sunset and High Water in Great Britain
Instructions explain how to compute sunrise and sunset by latitude adjustments from 51 deg 80 min and how to modify high water times for major ports. Lists specific hour additions or subtractions for Bristol York Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and notes these will help with other harbours.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Ates
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
The Weekly Chronicle on Tory Bubbles and Irish Policy
A wary critique of Peel era tactics and Irish affairs, detailing alleged Tory retreats on the Poor Law and Church extension, and denouncing Brewster and Bruen influence in Irish governance while urging principled reform and cautious reconciliation. It ridicules political opportunism and calls for a freer, more liberal path.
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Robert Peel
Mr. Darby
Lord John Russell
John Bull
Walter
Nottingham
Workhouse Ministry
English Church Extension
Trish
Goulburm
Robert Scarlett
Maynooth
Lord Kenyon
Chisholm
Exeter Hall
Ireland
Robert Inglis
Oxford
Times
Spectator
James Graham
Lord Stanley
Thompson
Duke of Wellington
Manchester
Lord Byron
Lord Sydenham’s Canadian Governance Praised After Death
The article lauds Lord Sydenham’s leadership in Canada, crediting him with unifying the colony and securing harmonious governance. It notes his death after a painful illness, cites praise from the Colonial Gazette, and questions the suitability of Sir Charles Bagot as successor while highlighting Peel’s possible Canada policy.
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Lord Sydenham
The
Canadas
House of Commons
London
Lord Durham
Canada
Colonial Gazette
United Canada
Poulett Thomson
St. Lawrence
Charles Bagot
Robert Peel
Sir Charles Bagot
United States
England
Webster
Clay
Peninsula intrigue and royal power struggles in exile
The intelligence from the Peninsula describes a weak yet violent woman ready to ignite civil war after forced exile. It notes her aim to regain power and disrupt Cortes settlements, with France allegedly backing her. The Regency may shape the young Queen’s fate, while Christina seeks renewed access to wealth.
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Don Carlos
Waa
France
Louis Philippe
Christina
Spain
Tro
Spain in turmoil as O'Donnell move sparks insurrection
The piece analyzes a rising Spanish movement led by General O'Donnell with aims to topple the Madrid government. It notes Basque disputes over Fueros, Carlism, Church lands, and widespread discontent among the unemployed, with Espartero poised to act. Military readiness, navy, and finances shape the crisis as Barcelona and Pampeluna show signs, while France watches closely.
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Munoz
O'Donnell
Madrid
Managorti
Spain
Peter
Cortes
Espartero
Diego Leon
Don Carlos
Christina
National Guard
Pampeluna
Victoria
Barcelona
Catalonia
Andalusia
Cadiz
Espartera
Arguelles
France
Ates
Monsieur Guizot
Eunyew
O'Donnel
Bannerman and PFE clash over Greenwich Hospital post
The Morning Chronicle criticizes Bannerman’s ejection from the Greenwich Hospital Commissionership. The piece argues the office is a political pension and notes Bannerman’s failed bid to hold the post while sitting for Aberdeen. It contends Conservatives should not pity him and praises his Liberal service.
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Bannerman
Robert Pfe
Morning Chronicle
Greenwich Hospital
William Cowper
Lord
Melbourne
Aberdeen
Ellenborough to India and resignations shake empire policy
The narrative says Shay Ellenborough will go to India with Neesey Fitzgerald replacing him at the Board of Control. Sir Juss Ace resigns reluctantly as Peel consols him, while Stratford Canning goes to Constantinople and Lord Stuart de Rothesay to St Petersburgh. Henry Bulwer resumes embassy duties in Paris as tensions and constitutional shifts unfold across Europe.
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Shay Ellenborough
India
Neesey Fitzgerald
Board of
Controul
Sir Jussace
Robert Peel
Lord Ellenborough
The
India Company
Stratford Canning
Constantinople
Stuart de Rothesay
St Peters
Lord Corley
Henry Wellesley
Cadiz
Ferdinand the Seventh
France
Louis Philippe
Henry Bulwer
Paris
Heron Cone
Eastern Counties Railway to Colchester by September
It is calculated that the proposed line to Colchester will be completed about September next. Works proceed from Brentwood, the present terminus, to Cheard, with cuttings to Colchester in progress.
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Eastern Counties Railway
Colchester
Brentwood
Cheard
Fornes
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Sheffield
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Bulwer
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