Leeds Reform Appeal to Unite Yorkshire Workers
A Leeds based appeal from the Leeds Parliamentary Reform Association urges merchants manufacturers and workers to unite against ruling aristocracy. It cites four years of worsening distress in woollen districts Leeds unemployment and falling exports, calls for widespread reform of Parliament and independent self organization, and urges towns and villages to form reform associations to advance peace liberty and industry.
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Byng
Commons House of Parliament
Eye
Europe
America
Leeds
Alderman Batesons
Belgium
Prussia
Buckingham
Richmond
Peel
Wellington
Reform
House of Commons
James Graham
Home Secretary
Quarterly Review
Great Britain
Ireland
Baptist Noel
Standard
England
West Riding
Leeds Parliamentary Reform Association
Yorkshire
Reform Association
J. G. Mansgatt
Lord Londonderry Warns Landlords At Farming Society Meeting
The Marquis of Londonderry urged landlords to reform and warned that Sir Robert Peel might yield to corn law critics. Speaking at the Newtownards and Comber Farming Society, he urged farmers to strengthen production, avoid party divisions, and prepare for possible government changes to corn laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Londonderry
Marquis of Londonderry
Robert Peel
Marquis
Newtownards and Comber Farming Society
Liverpool
Manchester
France
Fatal Accident in Piccadilly and Death by Natural Causes
Inquest at St George's hospital reports William Randell's death after his cart wheel passed over him in Piccadilly while his foot slipped near the reins. Verdict: accidental death. Separate inquiry at Walworth on Dr Edward Andrews ends with verdict of death from natural causes after heart-related illness.
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Piccapilly
Higgs
St. George’s Hospital
Hydepark-corner
William Randell
Harwood
Sand’s-end
Walham Green
Covent-garden Market
Piccadilly
Hatchett’s Hotel
Suppen
Dr. Andrews
Carter
Surrey
West-street
Walworth
Edw. Andrews
Eliza Allcomb
Edward Townsend
Walworthplace
John Bell
Crosbyrew
Bell
Weather and notices from the Weekly Chronicle 1841
Correspondence from October 24 1841 notes postponed legal answers for next week. It includes religious lessons, astronomical data, and daily weather briefs for several days. Miscellaneous items cover readers questions about newspapers, short-hand systems, and science education. Public notices discuss taxation policy and political abstinence as a revenue strategy.
Old London Bridge Tide Effects and Historic Floods
A historical account describes how the old London Bridge restricted tidal flow by about one-twelfth, raising the tide by 19 inches on the east side. It notes numerous historic floods from 1236 to 1791, with Westminster Hall, Westminster Palace, and surrounding districts repeatedly inundated, and cites weather, winds, and lack of obstruction as factors. An ancillary report mentions a recent alarm at a Leicester Square coach manufactory caused by a fire in No 9 Leicester Place, quickly controlled by local engines. the damage affected attic space and furniture with insurance in place.
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Australia
Weekly Chronicle
London
A. Forrester
Falkirk
Spectator
Madame Vestris
Dean-street
Soho
King’s Theatre
Proserpina
Armand Vestris
St. Martin's In
Vestris
W. W
New Zealand Company
Broad-street
Dillon Bell
Gurney
J. W. Gardiner
Eastor
M.N
Manchester
Sir Robert
England
Scotland
Ireland
Ste.r-Dental
Old London Bridge
Bridge
Thames
Southwark
London-bridge, &c
Westminster Hall
Great
Palace of
Westminster
Lambeth
Great Hall
Stow
King’s Palace
Westminster-hall
Chancerie
King’s Bench
Barons of
Westminster Bridge
Palace Court
Staplegate
King’s-streete
Newington Church
Pinfold
St. George's
Southwarke
Harry Fielding
Pasquin
Firebrand
Palace
Westminster-hall Gate
Scotland-yards
Privy-gardens
Westminster-bridge
Blackfriars-road
Bankside
Queenhithe
Thames-street
Tooley-street
Wapping High-street
Parliament-street
Henry the Eighth
Chapel
Leicester-place
Kempster
Leicester-Square
Chandos-street
Time Rules for Sunrise Sunset and High Water
Instructions to calculate sunrise and sunset times for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude adjustments. Prescribes minute shifts per degree from 61 deg 80 min and 51 deg 80 min. Also lists high water times for major ports relative to London Dock time with several add or subtract values. Mentions consulting Notices to Correspondents for calendar details.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Fork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
France and Spain Crisis Over Duke Aumale Plot
The piece denounces France and Spain interference in Spain’s politics, condemns Maria Christina’s bid to control municipal rights, and details the failed palace assault led by the Duc d Aumale. It notes Guizot’s foreign policy disavowal, Espartero’s role, and the Kost of the attempted coup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Des Débats
France
Spain
Polignac
Maria Christina
Charles the Fifth
Charles the Tenth
Palace
Madrid
Journal Des Débats
Navarre
Louis Philippe
Louis
Espartero
Monsieur Guizot
Senor Olozaga
O'Donnell
Count Clonard
Bayonnne
Don Francisco
Biscay
Christina
Duc d’Aumale
Europe
Madame Mina
Hipartero
Diego Leon
Spain and France Rivalry Over Isla del Rey And Algiers
In the Courrier Francais and Constitutionnel debate, Spain stands accused of resisting France by refusing to renew Isla del Rey lease and by maintaining Algiers. The piece argues that a loan conversion is not war provocation and condemns Louis Philippe for Machiavellian Spanish policy and lack of principle, noting Espartero’s conduct and threats of war versus treachery and civil war.
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England
Spain
France
Isla del Rey
Algiers
Espartero
Louis Philippe
Peel Policy Defined by The Morning Post
The Morning Post outlines Sir Robert Peel's guiding principles as conformity with prevailing good sense and public intelligence, arguing Peel lacks fixed pledges and adapts to popular will. It notes his past shifts on Reform and Catholic relief as responses to national sentiment, and predicts further concessions may follow to retain power. The piece contrasts with other papers and discusses implications for Ireland, Church Extension, and frontier tensions with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel
Morning Herald
Standard
Times
Cesar
Morning Post
Robert Peel
Angelica
Sir Robert Peel
England
Ignatius Loyola
2 Montagne Russe
Lord Melbourne
Lord Palmerston
Our Differences With The United States In The Press
A critical Western Hemisphere editorial denounces Times efforts to widen Anglo American disputes. It argues Grogan’s capture violates sovereignty if beyond frontier, while M L Leod’s case waits for legal verdict. It cautions American vanity and condemns misuse of judicial processes by the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grogan
M.leod
United States
Richard Jackson
New Yay
Canada
Jackson
New Brunswick
Maine
Fox
Webster
Toto
M‘leod
Drew
M'leod—Grogan
Times
England
Francis Wrone
Comforts of Mr Gally Knight and Corn Law views
The piece ridicules Mr Gally Knight a monopolist and advocate for strict Corn Laws. It questions his comfort and security from policy changes, notes broad political neutrality at agricultural meetings, and warns opponents against Com Laws concessions. It casts Knight as representative of cautious Tory buyers of power amid potential law relaxations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gally Knight
Knight
Mark-lane
Gibson
Sir Robert Peel
Robert Peel
Mr. Gally Knight
England
Hynes
Crealists
Town Talk and Club Gossip Amid Parliamentary Rumors
In Essex a grand conservative festival stirs chatter as reports claim Lord Ashburton will halt his speech due to universal deafness in the audience. Woolgathering whispers touch Sir R Peel’s government, Mr Borthwick’s confidence, and potential ministerial moves with Milnes and D Israeli linked to future roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ashburton
Essex
Conti
Peter Borthwick
R. Peel
Benjamin D'Israeli
Richard Monkton Milnes
Mrnde
Earl of Glengall
East Puritan
Plumptre
Kent
North Pole
Bonham
Ordnance
Monmuth-street
BR. Peel
R. Fee
OCPA
Col. Sibthorp
Crockford
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Murphy
Leghc
St. Crispin
Legh
E.N.M
Hogarth
Horncastle
Legic
Alfred
N.M
Strype
London-bridge
Billingsgate
Great Britain and
Areland
Loxpor
Peg
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North
Mors
Sunpay
Taunspay
Oss
Saturo
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