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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 10, 1837

Page

2

War news from Europe and the Mediterranean across 1837 surveys

Reports from Paris on the expedition to Constantina and the Spanish conflict Beside Pamplona insurrection and mutinies by tirailleurs of Isabella II A large force mutinies in Pamplona led by non commissioned officers with casualties including Gen Saarsfield and Colonel Mendivil The Lisbon telegraph bulletin notes rebel contingents marching toward Lisbon and local garrisons holding firm The Castile and Navarre political tensions and cholera outbreaks in Italy and Naples are described Also Swiss trade discussions and Russian Caucasus fighting are summarized

Pamplona Oras Darvee Don Sabastian Herrera Oran Vittoria Baron de Carondelet Castille Phare Bayonne Lapirgna Tirailleurs Saarsfield Plaza di Castillo Mendivil Falien Exaltados Navarre Spain Paiplona

Mad dog bites and a fatalhydrophobia in Bristol district

Reports say upwards of fifteen residents in the Bristol area have been bitten by mad dogs over a few days, with one death from hydrophobia. The item also covers rail land disputes, naval salvage by diving-bell at Harwich, a court sentence for theft, and a severe lightning storm in Cambridge causing multiple damages.

Bristol Great Western Railroad Bath Earl of Manvers Penruddock Smith Earl Manvers William Follett Palmer Bury Harwich Chester Queen Victoria Chamberland William Satterthwaite Yearman Cartmel Brig Tem Coulthard Smas Cambridge Collin Northampton-street Norwich Union

Ottoman Edict Regulates Chairs and Sofas in Turkish Homes

A new sultanate ordinance follows a Constantinople edict on harems, ordering chairs in all rooms and restricting sofas to nighttime sleeping to curb idleness and improve health, per Hakim Bashi reports.

Constantinople Hakim Bashi

Stamford Piper in Betting Trial Between Two Lords

A piper walked Stamford last week under a £5000 bet between Sir Robert Gordon and Captain Barclay. Each side sent men to traverse the country for nine months. they may not beg or ride, and are sworn. Each man earns £100 plus expenses for playing. the Stamford take was reportedly 33s 3d.

Switzerland Leerryg Germany Wurtemberg Ist St. Gall Argal Basle Stamford Robert Gordon Barclay Ireland Robert England Chester Holyhead Fersle Derby Samuel Dokey Cromford High Peak Retford Hampshire David Rowland Admiralty Mediterranean Caledonia Martin Lieut. Legard Rowland Hemel Hempstead Boxlane Girton Wereford Intrarip Conpuctr Usk-bridge Brecon Hughes Prosser Bridge-end Mr. Prosser Morgan Harrice Duke of York Bridge-street Merthyr Tydvil C. Hamvermess Inverness N.N.E Moray Georgina Lossiemouth James Henry John Stewart James Edward Thomas Stewart Burghead Nairn Beatrice of Leith Stotfield Point John Winchester Jicolin Liicola Hull Kyme Lincoln Wioma Liverpool Pilot No. 11 Douglas Quay Monmouth Blewitt M.P Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire Wales London Rochdale Tavistock Edward Collins Edward Ea O Wellington John Moore Berks Moore

Murderous Paris road postmaster caught in infidelity

Boulogne tale of Monsieur Robert Volant the Postmaster General of Horses, and his wife Madame Volant entangled with M Courtenier a wealthy corn merchant ends in a pistol farce. Volant wounds his wife then shoots at Courtenier but misses. the seducer escapes. A divorce and dissolution of partnership loom. Volant faces bond duties and a large fortune.

Madazas St. Omer Boulogne Madame Volant Monsieur Courtenier M. Courtenier Monsieur Courteniar Cours d Monsieur M. Volant Paris Dunand Volant Courtenisr Monsieur Volant France

Bartholomew Fair Under Fire for Public Harm

A critical editorial argues Bartholomew Fair should be abolished despite its charter. It cites drinking, brothels, mob crowds, and police costs as reasons, blaming City of London interests and Smithfield pub landlords for blocking reform. The piece urges government or municipal action to end the nuisance.

London Surrey Regent’s Park Zoological Gardens Richardson's City of London Corporation Smithfield Farringdon Without Court of Common Council

Poor-Law Row and Theft at Bedford Union

Reports describe a 1836 1837 period at the Bedford Union with a 300000 gun barrel proof count and reduced charges. Mr Fletcher defends non literacy and ill fitting collection attempts. theft occurs when large sums were left at home. A brief humorous legal quip ends the excerpt.

BirMine Ham Bedford Union A. Fletcher Heanor Shire Hall Nottingham Union Fletcher Cupid

Impostor Reverend Pretends to Raise Funds in Leeds

A middle aged man dressed as the Rev Mr Stuart deceived Leeds residents by soliciting subscriptions for a Canada university project. He produced a memorandum book with forged signatures and was arrested after failing to meet a promised appointment. He confessed to past coal mining work and claimed Canada links, but authorities found altered dates and questioned several alleged referees. The mayor ordered two months hard labour at Wakefield for fraud.

Leeds Stuart Db John Hewett R. W. Hamilton O. Brook I. Hamilton Upper Canada Thomas Stratton Hull Bennett Thomas Wilson John Angell Ely Brunawick-pace Salemite Hamilton Bly Stuart Salem Chapel Williamson Heywood North-street Rotherham Ministry Canada England Esland Miles Sane Objsei Tyson Manchester Joseph Chamberley Leicester Dobson Book of House of Correction Wakefield

Telegraphic progress on railway galvanic communication

Reports describe a 25 mile London and Birmingham line test using four copper wires and galvanic keys to spell messages. Professor Winston and Mr Stephenson lead the project while concerns arise about commercial value and potential abuses.

London and Birmingham Winston Stephenson Kilburn Boxmoor York Bath Howert W. Smith Neptune Hanes

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