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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 20, 1840
Page
3
A fragmented Lancaster area report details a porridge poisoning scare linked to old Sally, a mercury taint, and a dubious kitchen incident. Nearby Lancaster and Morecambe notes describe a rare Delphinus Tertio capture in the Lune and a Syrian bishop visit at High Holyhead.
The Bolton, leaving England in November with Rev. John F. Churton and his family aboard, reached New Zealand on April 20 carrying 1600 settlers. A girl clutching a child at Batty's wild-beast show was attacked by a tiger, the beast tearing the child’s face and injuring its shoulder. the child died later that day at Rett hospital. The Northern and Eastern Counties Railway opened to public service from London to Broxbourne, with about fourteen trains on the first day. The line features elegant stations, smooth rides, and plans to extend toward Cambridge, with a grand dinner for shareholders at the Waltham cross inn.
The issue surveys Locke lectures and a History of Needlework by the Countess of Wilton with praise for its clear exposition. It highlights Miss Linwood’s exhibition, praising nearly a hundred needlework pieces including a portrait of Linwood copied from Russell, and notes her long career and high-valued works such as Salvator Mundi copied in worsted.
Sydney Smith argues against sumptuary laws and favors letting people drink and wear what they choose. The piece notes claret cheapness could curb desire rather than inflame it and includes a quip about Lady Margaret Herbert seeking a nightcap pattern for fire precautions. It also recalls a bachelor told to buy finer sheets in case of illness or death.
A man named Thomas Henshall, keeper on the Oxley covers near Tarporley, was found shot in a hedge on Thursday night. The inquest heard he left with Mr Garton for a Stapleford shooting trip and did not return, the coroner and jury returning a verdict of wilful murder by unknown assailants. Police from Cheshire Constabulary were brought in to assist the investigation.
Derby Reporter notes two vivid items. Masons Thomas Elliot and John Wallis at Ambergate station were struck by a passing coach while approaching a pilot engine. one died at once, the other died later, leaving wives and children. In Wigan, Anderton is recaptured after escaping from custody at the Town Hall, found hiding in a farm hay-loft with improvised breathing hole, wearing a night-cap, bare coat, wet shoes, and tools like a file and turnips found on him.
An account of the brig Florence of New York wrecking on August 9 near Newfoundland after a voyage from Rotterdam. Of 79 passengers and crew, 30 survived with Captain Rose and Chief Mate Schofield aiding the survivors. The party endured days of exposure, with scarce provisions, until rescue at Renouse harbor and reception in St John’s where locals provided aid and funds. Captain Mcurdy’s report to the Attention New York paper notes philanthropy and relief efforts underway.
Sailors report a near hit with the brig Malek Adhel off the Western Islands, a chase by a heavily loaded slaver in New York craft livery, and the capture of a suspected piracy gang. The account also covers the brutal triple murder by Elisabide in Paris and Bordeaux, the motive alleged as greed or despair, and the ongoing trial proceedings.
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