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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 23, 1842

Page

5

Fragmented Note Hints at Speaking Truth Amid Disorder

A partial OCR line hints at a theme of truth telling amid confusion. The readable fragment includes phrases about speaking truth and right conduct, suggesting a reflective or admonitory note within a larger piece. No clear persons, places, or dates are identifiable.

Countess of Clare Attends High Mass at Ipswich Chapel

The Countess of Clare, newly received into the church of Rome, attended high mass at the Roman Catholic chapel in Ipswich on Sunday the 9th instant. The report cites Bury Post and notes other brief items such as Mrs. Geonce Thompson and various political and local notices, including changes in warehouse hours, election figures, and maritime happenings. The summary compiles these scattered snippets into a single record with emphasis on named individuals and places connected to 19th century press blurbs.

Countess of Clare Ipswich Bury Geonce Thompson George Thompeson Baboa Pwarkananth Tagore India Tooley-street Tower Westaryston Liberal Party Chatham Sis Papineau New York Canada Montreal Alifaa United States Lord Ffrench Woottey Bryrgas Woolley Miss Bryers Chester Bluecoat School Berrington Bryers Eastgate-row Liverpool Standard Marquis of Londonderry Sunderland Wear Tees Stockton Nees Gateshead Houses Parliament House of Commons House of Lords Lords Gratis Great A. B Charing Cross Hospital G. H. Bowers Covent-garden Popriarios Pressia Berlin Prussia Sarum Lea Anduround Derby Suarderland Herald Edward Codrington Portsmouth Charles Rowley John Talbot Charles Smith Countess of Essex Miss Stephens Beautiful Rhine Lass Gowrie Logie Bachan Live Southampton Fran Cowes Iwr Atlantic Stafford Kr. Sewell Lower Marsh Bancrepyey Comissioniis Inuingham Balony Q.C Charles Phillips Manchester Sergeant Ludlow Jemmett Leeds McE. West Montagu Bere Bristol Sergeant Stephen Stevenson Exeter Sergeant Goulburn Newcastle Ellison Royal Windsor Sir Jeffrey Wyattile Ashton Sir Jeffrey Mascyadering Liverpoool Bradford Orleans Merinas

Dexman to Derby: Denman’s public life and Stanley line

Lord Denman, born 1779, rose from Lincoln’s Inn to chief justice and baron. The account traces his legal rise, Queen Caroline defense, and charitable works, then shifts to the Stanley Derby line from Sir John Stanley to Edward Stanley, current lord, detailing titles, roles, marriages, and residences.

Road to Ruin at Drury Lane Receives Praiseful Review

The curtain rose on The Road to Ruin at Drury Lane with a thinner crowd than next week, while the cast including Mrs. Jones, Mr. Phelps, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Mathews drew applause for faithful character work. Holcroft’s dialogue and verisimilitude were praised, with notes on Susky, Silky, and Goldfinch. the company’s strong ensemble and thoughtful selections elevated the revival over recent offerings.

Olcroft Goldfinch Holcroft Ife Drury Lane Company Jones Warren Sophia Hoydenry Dornton Phelps Harry Dornton Anderson Lambert Susky Compton C. Mathews Aura Nur Puearak Lady Macbeth Salzberg Miss Phillips Vandenhall Zan Wachelh Cooper Charles Pitt Macduff Surrey Victoria Grieve Nina Sforza Haymarket Mr. Buckstone America Mr. Dove Buckstone United States London Atlantic OtyMerc Takatre Mayland Rory M‘nab Tom Towel Florence Rory Manifold Mr. Fitzjames Ross Mr. Searle Miss le Batt Florence Mayland Blewitt Leman Kede Douglas Oltella Romeo and Juliet Little Theatre Strand Shakspeare Norval Kede Louisa Winning Thalia Unc Adelaide Gallery Hyde-park-corner Foot Guards Knightsbridge China Davis Chine Macartneys Jocelyns, &c Nathan Dunn Dunn Louis Philippe Godas Canton Paradise Covent Garden Carolina Kemble Lisetta France Germany Mainzer Edinburgh Thither Henry Bishop James Forrest Herr Muller Charles Lover Charles O'Malley Harry Lorrequer Jack Tinton Haymarket Theatre Paris Donnizetti Linda de Champuny Madame Viadot Garcia Lablache Standigi Vienna Atheneum Molle Fanny Ellsler Potsdam Louis Tieck Berlin Dresden

Grand Opera scenic director and Celeste reappears in US theater

King appoints scenic director for Grand Opera in the capital as Celeste returns to the Bowery theatre with renewed fame. Reports note her earnings of 2642 dollars over the first three nights and highlight the continued success of Nauta Theatricals in the United States.

Atheneum Count Rossi Molle Sontag Sardinia Athe- Nauta United States Mademoiselle Celeste Bowery Theatre New York Celeste Alarie Ducange Madame Meric Honyn Farn Charton Thomas Maryon Wilson, Bart Charlton Cuckuld T. Maryon Wilson Nelson Lee Richardson Grimaldi Clarke Astley Woolwich Aquarius Alger

CambridgeShire Stakes Betting Swings Ahead of Derby

In Tate era form the CambridgeShire Stakes opens with Ralph Florence and Knight of the Whistle crowding the odds. Fleeting leads shift as backers swing 7 to 1, 4 to 1 and 13 to 2 with others like Cabrera and Topsail filling out the field. Closing prices list Florence at 8 to 1 and Ralph at 10 to 1 amid further Derby bets and longshot placements.

Tattersale Moynay Cambridgeshire Ralph Florence Buskmare Cabrera Master Thomas Chesterfield Isaac Day Nimrod Wut Busk Albemarle Duke of Grafton Ramsay W. F. Stanley Forester G. Bentinck Jersey Adela Nolmes Vulcan Tre Denny Murat Cotherstone Scott Newmarket Sto J Cotherstone and Duke of Girafton Nimrod Peet Garry Owen W. Stanley Lord Chesterfield Mr. Ramsay Holmes Augustus Billingham Lass Urany Peel Bowes Bell Canton G. Heathcote Nikkel St. Paul's Cheviot Maria Day Nutwith

Grays Marsh Prize Fights And Beachneath Running Race Report

Disgraceful exhibitions on Grays marshes feature a 25 pound side bout between Burt and Norton, ending in Norton's victory after a long, brutal contest. A 10 pound side fight, Martin prevailing after a late finisher, is followed by a marathon running match between Jem Cook and Gately from Blackheath to Crayford, with rapid splits and a dramatic finish despite uphill segments. The piece notes betting activity, a Jockey Club ruling on dispute resolution, and a dog fox incident ending in suicide after a clash with a shepherd’s dog.

Grays Burt Norton Martin Maron Beachneath Jem Cook Greenwich Kent Blackheath Crayford Fettle Cogniscenti Bately Shooter's Hill Gazely Jockey Club Newmarket Mr. Marshall Teversall Crossly Bank Wood Hardwickhall Reynard Sheffield Iris

Unlikely Medical and Court Notes from 1841

A satirical piece on crude methods and moral warnings precedes a note on the QUEEN's Hospital at Birmingham. The Royal College of Surgeons grants recognition from Oct 1 1841 with Prince Albert as president and a £50 donation. The text also touts Simco's Gout and Rheumatic Pills as a remedy for gout and rheumatic conditions.

Carl Mrs. Fry Hodgson Maryland Queen’s Hospital Birmingham Council The Royal College of Surgeons Prince Albert Johnson St. Paul's Thames SIMCO Ijtland

Speculations in corn end in bankruptcy examined

The bankrupt Henry Baker, famed for extensive corn speculation, faced a final examination after delivering a voluminous balance sheet from April 1, 1840. The commissioner and official assignee confirmed the accounts, and creditors present did not opposition. The session also covers Middlesex magistrates reviewing parish rentals, rate figures, and increases in several parishes. A later cruelty case against Barnard and Mary Gavan was tried, with Mary acquitted and Barnard convicted on one count after vivid testimony from Eliza Gavan and witnesses.

Court OF Bankruptcy Weednesay Cony Speculations Henry Baker Evans Ieee Owe Gee Ae Wee Celeste Seaha Eis Saeed Middlesex Sergeant Adams Guildhall Westminster St. Marylebone DL George Hanover-square St. Pancras St. Martin-in-the- Fields St. James St. Giles In The-Fields St. Mary Islington St. Margaret's St. Andrew's Elvira St. John's Paddington St. Leonard's Shoreditch St. Johns Hawkney St. George's St. James's St. Martin’s-in-the Fielés Whitechapel Iverease Hackney Limehouse Shads Elt Clerkenwell Manylebune Vifeirman Barnard Gavan Mary Gavan Eliza Gavan Clarkson Payne Mr. Prendergast Henry-street Portland Town Fliza Gavan Ireland Hobbs Portland Ballymena Nancy Quin England William Webb Marylebone Peter Cunningham Rawlinson Webb

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