11 Sep 1842
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 11, 1842
Page
1
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The British Statesman and Northern Star publish rival portrayals of Feargus O'Connor and Bronterre O'Brien as Chartist factions fracture. The piece notes leaders' quarrels, past promises, and the risk of two Chartisms amid intra party rifts, with reflections on legitimacy and future prospects.
The Standard reports the melancholy news of the King of Hanover's death after a health scare following a review in Dusseldorf. Supposedly he died Saturday night or Sunday morning though some outlets question the report. The note adds that Queen Victoria may visit Scotland next summer and covers various London gossip and political notes.
The latest intelligence reports a heated dispute in Saint George parish over proposed church rates. Rate-payers demanded a legal, necessary repairs levy, accusing churchwardens of using funds to reimburse past outlays and enlarge the church, while access to vestry meetings was restricted and meetings adjourned amid protests. The controversy, sparked by the vestry on August 18 and again on September 8, drew seventy to eighty parishioners despite heavy rain, with a club-room meeting later endorsing a public resolution and a voluntary subscription to cover costs. The outcome hinges on whether a lawful rate for repairs can be enacted and resisted if pursued improperly.
Latest intelligence reports the Covent Garden winter campaign opening with Norma despite Miss Kemble’s illness and strong support from Miss Rainforth. The after piece Douglas Jerrold’s clever Waterloo Field comedy draws hearty laughter, with Meadows Bartley Lacy and Harley praised for vivid performances. The run is announced to continue nightly next week.
The late Marquis of Hertford estate sworn under £700000 with £10000 duty. Executors may pay bequests within twelve months but Suisse dispute reportedly unfounded. Suisse reportedly plans to receive funds via power of attorney and leave England to join his wife. Prosecution of Suisse said not at the Marquis's consent, with many facts kept from public eye. Also notes Mr. Hamilton opposing government candidate for Dublin University. Deaths include Morley the traveller at Saracen’s Head Snow Hill by suicide, a tobacconist’s housekeeper drowning herself amid alleged fraud by Mr. Kerner, and the case of Mahomet Ballacco before Worship Street magistrates. In Kensington, George Colbatch, 25, a silk-broker, dies by self-inflicted gunshot. verdict temporary insanity after prior delirium tremens treatment.
A man named Michael White was charged with stealing twenty seven pounds and a half of lead from the Mansion House roof where workmen are removing the dome. A bystander saw lead moving from the roof and the prisoner was found alone on the roof as a security contractor's helper. He was committed for a month to Bridewell.
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