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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 11, 1841

Page

6

Cabinet of Contradictions faces New Era in British politics

The article decries Gladstone’s unpopularity and Tory dominance in Newark, argues bribery and intimidation shaped elections, and previews a Peel-led cabinet of heterogeneous factions as a risky, volatile coalition. It rails against reform opponents while noting reform advocates and future parliamentary shifts. The piece calls Newark a bellwether for Tory decline and predicts honest reform triumph.

The Globe Graham and Stanley Wellington Wharncliffe Lyndhurst Haddington Peel Ellenborough Ireland Duke of Buckingham Robert Peel Meee

Boatswain Smith Charged With Obstruction in Bartholemew F

Police report details Boatswain Smith known as Boatswain Smith being charged before Alderman Pirie for obstructing Bartholemew Passage by preaching with a group of children. Witnesses describe crowds blocking footways and listeners. Smith defends his right to preach while inspectors note the nuisance and ensuing detentions. The case follows with discussions on past proclamations, public order, and potential further action.

George Charles Smith Boatswain Smith Alderman Pirie Bartholomew Fa Martin Smithfield Chapman Marshall Smith Mr. Smith Hodson Witness Jesus Christ Billingsgate Market

Indecent conduct charged against Mr Augustus Allen in Oxford Street

A stylish 13 year old, calling himself Augustus Allen of Gray's Inn, faced Mr Long at the magistrates court on a charge of shameful indecency toward respectable women in Oxford Street. The case paused for witnesses who did not appear. Allen was later bailed after a 40 shilling fine for violent behavior in the station house.

Thomas Sneezum Great Smith Street Westminster Jardine Bankes Central Criminal Court Sneezum Snéezum Mr. Jardine Mr. Sneezum Mace Gregory Bedford-row Jardise Augustus Allen Gray's-inn Mr. Long Oxford Street Hovendon Long Vere-street Tedman Wakeling Lord Strafford John Lee Ablett Finn of Ablett Mr. Wakeling Mr. Ablett Thomas Waterhouse Lord Strangford Messrs. Ablett and Co Phelps Portman Square Messrs Woolwich Police Roya Muitany Academy Royal Military Academy Edward Gilbert William Grant Frederick Russell Joseph Ashdown Burnaby R.A Academy Mallalieu Grove James Palmer High-street Woolwich Hare-street Gilbert Grant Crown and Anchor Ashdown Serjeant Bindon Perry House of Correction

Prisoner Committed After Linen Fraud Case At Newgate

In a London magistrates court a prisoner was committed to Newgate for trial after a case involving Mr Wakeling and Lord Strafford's linen. A constable noted similar alleged frauds, and the magistrate urged indictments for any other victims. In Marlborough Street a ragged sweep and sister faced charges over a silver spoon theft from Sir J Beresford, with the spoon sold in Oxford Street for 23s 3d. The boy claimed he found it in the scullery. the sister admitted selling it for 2s 3d, keeping a shilling. the other girl became king's evidence and the others were remanded.

Bankes Gregory Thomas Sneezum Smith-street Westminster Mr. Gregory Mr. Bankes Jardine Mr. Jardine Mr. Sneezum Smith Street Sneezum Rospery Mary Ryan David Jones Holborn James Smith Thomas Bowles Jones Newgate Mr. Wakeling Lord Strafford Long Rosseny Neddy Nelly Flynn J. Beresford Harley-street Neddy Flynn Sir John Beresford Oxford-street Oliceman Eddy Flynn Mr. Maltby

Worship Street Suicide Attempt Affects Weaver and Husband

Mary Golby a pregnant married weaver attempted to drown herself in Regent's canal near Haggerstone after a morning dispute with her husband. A passerby Mr Smith rescued her, paid for hospitalities, and she recovered with warmth and restoratives. The husband, sobbing, testified they have four children and expect another in two months. he denied ill treatment and said she was sober and industrious.

Mary Golby Smith Austinfriars

Desperate self destruction case and river collisions

In a London magistrates court report, a woman described as distressed and regretful over an unaccounted self harm attempt is remanded to the care of friends after a serious admonition to her husband. Separate cases include a cashier charged with embezzling small sums from purchasers while drink impaired, and a crew of suspects in a purse theft tied to a captain’s money. A river collision leads to bail for a London steam towing captain after a near-fatal encounter with a skiff. Additional items include assaults at Vauxhall Gardens and Woolwich involving French and cadet defendants, with police confrontations and court-mandated penalties.

Rossine John Wansley C. P. Hayes Hackneyroad Broughton Parnell Alfredplace Cambridge-heath Road Marks Church-street Hackney Cottrell Saunders Thames Susan Breeson Mary Brian Broderip William Brown Sunderland Ratcliff Highway Brian Breeson Shadwell Jane Brown Susan Brown Downe's London Captain Dodd Mr. Tucker Eagle Dodd Tucker Lord Tenterden UNION HALL Vauxhall Gardens Jules le Jeune John Maddox Millingen Jean Baptiste Dumont Joseph Millingen Wagstaff

A Popular Russian Fable and its Author’s Claim in Hell

A Russian fable by Krusloff depicts an author and a thief in separate kettles. The devil sits under a vast fire for the man of letters while the thief enjoys a mild warmth. The author argues Satan’s partiality. the devil replies that the author’s sins endure for centuries, whereas the thief’s sins have died with him.

Krusloff Satan

Arm torn and unsafe voyage on Brunswick steam boat

Multiple London dispatches report a serious accident aboard the Brunswick steam boat from Blackwall to Gravesend after leaving Terrace pier. An engineer suffered a severe arm injury likely requiring amputation. he was treated at Blackwall and transferred to the Dreadnought.

Warlike Vengeance Driven by Clovis Invasion

A fragment recounts Clovis ruler of the Franks leading invasions across the Rhine to expand territory. The account details grim punishments inflicted on the conquered, including torture and executions by hanging, impalement, and being torn by wild beasts. It also mentions barbaric acts against women and mass killings as part of royal vengeance.

Clovis France Basin Childeric Rhine Kerge P Hwstiu

Wolsey and Menzicoftl Papal Legate and Fames

A fragmented historical essay tracing Wolsey rise and fall from butcher’s son to cardinal and statesman, imagining his power and later ruin. It includes Musings on Peter the Great and a domestic scene from Dr Bowring’s Confession, with hints of romance and betrayal.

Wolsey Shakspet Menaivet Peter the First Charles the Twelltt Lewenhaupt Riga Livonia Derbent Persia Peter Catherine the Czarina Bereson

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