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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 25, 1840

Page

2

Rumors of royal peril and French war talk in Paris

Reports from Paris describe whispered plots against Louis Philippe, cabinet crises, and preparations for war. Meantime French fortifications around Calais and Paris expand as the government weighs governance of Syria with Mehemet Ali. British observers report unrest and debates among deputies and national guards.

Soliman Pacha Mece ‘Ali Beyrout Paris John Doveton Stock Exchange War Office Calais Fort Rouge Fort de Risban Fort Nieulay Marcouf Manche Cherbourg Mehemet Ali Syria Siecle France Great Britain Mediterranean Louis Philippe Courrier Francais M. Thiers Carmel la Presse la Presse Impuuie Ambers M. Odillon Barrot Chamber of Deputies M. Guizot National Guard Manlieve Seine Tortox Erers Marshal Falée Cheliff Bledah Oran Algiers Constantia Tortoni England Lord Palmerston Russia Chas. Attwwood C. Attwood Prince Louis Napoleon M. Berryer Berryer Litics Naroreoy Louis

Cambridge and Melbourne sessions recall rabbit killing and suicide

In Melbourne a labourer with good character pays a 23s fine for killing a rabbit on Sunday after catching it in a hedge. At Cambridge, undergraduate John Holman dies by suspected poison after failing exams. Cardiff reports a rail collision avoided by an oak barrier, Dublin discusses Sunday reporting, Glasgow covers a rabid dog attack and a distressing burial scene, and Pulborough notes death from fits caused by strong excitement.

Cambridge Melbourne Eliot Yorke Wimpole Orwell Sincipe University of Cambridge John Helman Catharine-hall Little Go Senate House Holman Catharine Hall Gate Mgr. Holman Melin Griffith Bush Maesmawr Cardiff Dublin O'Connell Dublin Press Repeal Association St. Mary’s Parish Freeman's Journal Register Pilot Glasgow Darearru Young Airdrie Kirkaldy Fifeshire Stockwell Street Bridegate Edinburgh Pulborough Essex Hampshire

Attempted Murder of His Wife by a Surgeon in Kensington

A London court heard evidence in the case of Dr Arthur Legent Pearce charged with attempting to murder his wife Mrs Elizabeth Pearce at their Bedford Place home. The scene featured a pistol discharge, a burning dress, and medico-legal testimony from surgeons and an apothecary as Pearce was committed to Newgate for trial.

Spain Christina Etn France Port Vendrés Erpignan Espartero Valencia National Guard St. Vincent Duke de la Victoria Madrid Alcala Hotel de la Panaderia Junta of Latre Ciudad Rodrigo Basilio Portugal Liston Donna Maria Toyal Kensington Elizabeth Pearce Arthur Legent Pearce Bedford-place Kensington Church Pearce Kensington Square Joseph Rose Charles Phillips College of Surgeons Park-terrace Islington Mr. Pearce George Dunbar Horn Central Criminal Court C. Phillips Barlow Rose Mr. Rose Mr. Barlow London Mr. Clarkson Newgate Lord Cardigan

Alexandria Dispatch Predicts Coastal Securing by Allies

The Moniteur dated Oct 3 reports a landing-capable fleet could seize small defenceless Syrian towns with Acre alone able to resist. Allies swiftly take Jaffa Caiffa Djounie Djebail and a harbor town near Tripoli. Ibrahim Pacha shifts focus to the heights to defend Damascus road and keep interior lines open. The Haouran and plains of Aleppo Balbeck and Napleuz will supply grain while coasts face scarcity.

Turkey Egypt Moniteur Parisien Alexandria Toulon Paris Eng- Pd Seide Caiffa Tripoli Soliman Pacha Beyrout Ibrahim Moniteur Syria Acre Jaffa Djounie Djebail Ibrahim Pacha Damascus St. Jean d'Acre Haouran Aleppo Balbeck Napleuz

Clergy Fees and Surrey Finances Reported at Sessions

A summary of church stipends shows 24 clergymen paid a total of £1,493 10s per year across unions and workhouses including West London St. Martin's strands and Limehouse. Surrey Sessions on Oct 20 reported county treasurer Mr Smallpeice received £10,393 5s 1d and spent £9,069 19s 8d since the last meeting, leaving £1,323 5s 5d. no new rate needed.

West London St. Martin’s-in-the Fields Poplar Strand Limehouse Milford Ratcliffe Wapping Uxbridge Whitechapel Enire Surrey

Tragic deaths and a mysterious stocking find in Luprow

An elderly gentleman named Sadler leapt from a Cannon Street East attic and died. Dennis Connell, 16, at Phoenix gasworks, was gravely injured when a falling prick struck his head during chimney work. In Luprow, authorities probe stockings found in an Angel inn brewhouse grate along with dated newspapers, suggesting a sensational case under inquiry.

Sadler Cannon-street East Dennis Connell Phoenix Gasworks Bankside Connell Luprow Angel Inn Order of the Angel Glasgow Ostler Misters

Sudden Death of Lord Holland at Holland House Kensington

The notice reports the sudden death of Lord Holland at Holland House Kensington on Thursday morning at age 67, following bowel obstruction. It chronicles his career, family, and public service, noting his roles in the privy council, duchy of Lancaster, and cabinet, and recalls his literary pursuits and charitable acts.

Lord Holland Holland-house Kensington Lady Holland Baron of Holland Stephen Charles James Fox Elizabeth Godfrey Webster Richard Vassall J. Fox Lilford Henry Fox Court of Vienna Henry Richard Vassal Baron Holland Lincoln Foxly Wilts Privy Council Duchy of Lancaster Cabinet Council Duchy of Cornwall Nottingham F.R.S F.S.A Vassar Fox Caroline Fox Mary Augusta Earl of Coventry Earl of Granville France Lord Clarendon Lord Granville Paris House of Lords England French Republic Amiens Lord Grenville Duke of Bedford Friends of Freedom King’s Bench George the Third Pitt Gilbert Wakefield Lord Melville Barcelona Lope de Vega Lord Sidmouth Wesleyan Conference Napoleon Europe Earl Grey Lord Melbourne R. Peel Mr. Fox

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