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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 24, 1842

Page

7

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HER MAJESTY RETURNS FROM SCOTLAND AT DAWN

A lengthy London Herald report recounts Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's departure from Granton and their stately voyage home aboard the Trident. Grand escort, naval salutes, and crowds along the Scottish shore mark a royal farewell before Windsor arrival planned.

National Complete Suffrage Association appeals to reformers of all opinions

A lengthy call from the National Complete Suffrage Association to reformers across the United Kingdom urges peaceful, legal action to secure universal male suffrage, annual parliaments, and equal districts. It proposes a Birmingham conference for December 27, 1842, to decide on an act of Parliament and to form a union between middle and working classes with elected representatives.

United Kingdom Complete Suffrage Union Reformers Great Britain and Ireland House of Commons Birmingham London Edinburgh Manchester Glasgow Liverpool Complete Suffrage Council Jostra Struras

Singular Delusions at Lunacy Commission Hearing

A lengthy commission of lunacy opened before Commissioner F Barlow at Gray's Inn to determine Major Andrew Mitchell Campbell’s mental state. Witnesses described his delusions of invisible agents and automata, his confinement at Whitmorehouse, and concerns about death by self-action if freed. The jury found him of unsound mind and incapable of managing his affairs since December 23, 1841, recommending a plan proposed by his brother Dr Campbell for out-of-town care.

F. Barlow John Jacob Haneler Bague R.N Gray's Inn Andrew Mitchell Campbell East India Company Baker Lincoln’s Inn Jennings Jennings, Bolton Warburton Major Campbell George Gunning Campbell Andrews Beverley Barlow Mr. Jennings Alexander Campbell Devonshire Portland-place India Mr. Beverley Dr. Campbell Campbell Sutherland St. Luke’s Hospital Euphemia Darlington Whitmorehouse Re. Austin Whitmore House Dr. Sutherland Kennington John Medding Lord Courtenay Oriental Club East Indies Hoxton J. J. Hansler

Arrival of Trident at Nore Heralds Royal Welcome

The Trident anchored three hours at the Nore due to tides after a 40 hour Granton voyage. Royal standard flew, half blue lights displayed, and a royal salute fired as Rhadamanthus and Black Eagle departed to Woolwich to announce the royal party. Early Saturday bells rang at Woolwich Greenwich and Deptford as Earl of Jersey and Lord Ernest Bruce arrived.

General Steam Navigation Company Granton i Daphne Jasseur Lightning Salamander Black Eagle Royal George Seinous Lord Alphns General Steamavigation Company Prince Albert Herajesty Trident Ferne Islands Passage Trinity Trinity House Edinargh Rhadamanthus Flamborough Head Ain Land Tal Majesty Grae Darlin Yarmouth Roads Cockle St. Nicholas’s Gate Woolwich Her Majesty Princess Royal Admiralty Ae Berl of Haddington the Earle Stendance Jersey Blojomfield Black Eagles Scotland Thy Thamos Nore Granton Greenwich Deptford Earl of Jersey Lord Ernest Bruce Tilbury Fort Town Gravesend Ingress Abbey Harmer

Preparations at Woolwich for Royal Return

Excitement at Woolwich as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert planned to depart Granton at ten. Sir Francis Collier supervised preparations with marines at the dockyard, field batteries on wharfs, and constables guarding the route to Vauxhall. The Princess Royal and directors boarded the Monarchy steamer, lights illuminated the yards, but the royal squadron failed to arrive before nightfall.

Woolwich Prince Albert Granton Pier Francis Collier Col. Parke Anderson Baines Royal Queen Buckingham Palace Admiralty Lord Bloomfield Cuppage Sandilands Strangways Hugh Ross Geo. Hoste Royal Arsenal Bengal Princess Royal Ever Anon

Royal visit ends as Queen lands at dockyard in Scotland

The Trident bears royal passengers to the Nore with Admiral Sir Francis Collier aboard. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert board a barge amid cheers and cannon fire. Police guard the route as crowds cheer, marking the monarch’s first Scottish visit. The Queen appears cheerful in a tartan satin dress. the Prince is sunburned in plain clothes.

Prince Albert Windsor Castle Homselves Royal Table James Clarke Greenish Royal George Yacht Cannon Bullock Thames Scotland Hotilla Royal George Nore Trident Admiralty Francis Collier Onoard

HER MAJESTY'S PROGRESS TO TOWN IN OKD VICTORIAN VISIT

The royal cortège left the dockyard in a swift pace escorted by outriders and the 5th Hussars under Capt Rolles. They passed Greenwich Deptford Peckham Vauxhall Hyde Park to Pad dington Great Western terminus arriving at 11:30. Officials welcomed them and guided them to the awning covered platform with carpeted floor. The train comprised her Majestys carriage two saloon cars and a second class coach named Erebus. Few witnesses were present expecting Slough arrival by noon.

Woolwich Trident Prince Albert Ramsgate Herajesty England Col. Parker Duchess of Norfolk Miss Faget 8Th Hussars Woolwich Reach F. Collier Admiralty Earl of Haddington Earl of Jersey Windsor Castle Vauxhall-bridge Camberwell Great Western Railway Sanderland Miss Paget Her Majesty Royal Marines W. Gage Lord Bloomfield Lord Haddington Colonel Parker Dock Sth Hussars Rolles Greenwich Deptford Peckham Vauxhall Bridge Hydepark Paddington Saunders

Rowland Hill Dismissed From Post Office Service

The Chronicle notes with regret the dismissal of Rowland Hill, the man credited with introducing cheap postage. The government has removed him from involvement with his own plan, an action Parliament hinted at recently, and the piece condemns the decision as discreditable to the government and surprising to the country.

Rowayd Hirl Rowland Hill Robert Peel

Accident to the Rt Hon William E. Gladstone MP

The Chester Chronicle reports that during a Hawarden castle shooting trip Hon William Gladstone shattered the fore finger of his left hand. Amputation was performed by Dr T Moffatt and surgeon G Harrison. Gladstone is said to be progressing well. Also listed are rail receipts for several major companies in the week, with figures for Brighton, Manchester and Leeds, Midland Counties, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and others.

W. E. GiapaTone William Gladstone Hawarden Castle T. Moffatt Hawarden Birmingham Eastern Counties Great Western Derby Blackwall York North Midland Gloucester Croydon Northern Eastern

Mysterious Inquest Over Walworth Woman Run Over

At Guy's hospital an inquest heard that Ann Elizabeth Wheeler aged forty lived with her husband at No 14 East street Walworth. After a concert and drinks she was left with a cabman who promised to take her home. Two hours later she lay in the Kennington road near Walcot place severely injured and died at Guy's hospital. The coroner adjourned proceedings for further evidence.

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