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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 25, 1841

Page

1

Plent y to do high profits and cheap bread in history

A sharp polemic targets Sir Robert Peel with a sixteenth letter from Twist, denouncing establishment policies across Catholic Emancipation, Poor Law, and education. It predicts Peel’s fall, arguing the press and political factions will fatally twist public fate and force a costly parliamentary reckoning as the country braces for contested reforms.

Corros Twist Sim Rupert Eyise Blackwood's Jonger Maynooth College Jas Hite Tite Robert Inglis Maynooth Grant Blackwood Times Duke of Buckingham O'Connell Hibertice Robert Peel Robert

Court and Fashion from Windsor and Greenwich

Royal London and Windsor society notes describe the Queen and Prince Albert riding at Adelaide Cottage, a grand field-day in the Home Park, and a royal marriage in Greenwich as Lord Henry Russell weds Miss Henrietta Stopford. Also reported are arrivals of Count Alexis Stroganoff and the French ambassador’s Dover visit.

E. Bowater Lord W. Russell Prince Albert Margaret Percy Earl Countess of Beverley E. Littleton Lord Hatherton Alexis Stroganoff York Hotel Albemarle,street St. Petersburgh Duke of Sussex Duchess of Inverness Kensington Palace Holkham-hall Frederick J. F. Henslow R.N Windsor W. Jones Her Majesty Victoria Tower Royal House 72D Regiment of Highlanders Frogmore Windsor Castle Princess Augusta Wyatt Viscount Campden Earl of Gainsborough Ida Hay Erroll Marriacs Lord Henry Russell Duke of Bedford Henrietta Maria Stopford Sir Robert Stopford G.C.B Greenwich Hospital Old Church Greenwich Mediterranean Duke and Duchess of Bedford John Russell M.P Marquess of Stopford Georgiana Elizabeth Russell Miss Stopford Rachel Evelyn Russell Eleanor Louisa Catherine Charlotte Anne Stopford Richard Bruce Stopford Hereford Priory Marquess of Abercorn Stanmore Robert Dover Comte St. Aulaire Paris London Munro Metropolis

Exeter Bishop Battles Priest in Early 19th Century Dispute

Correspondence reveals Bishop Phil pou suing Rev. Henry Erskine Head over a controversial pamphlet. Letters from Sept 1811 show threats to strip Head’s gown while praising his Protestant stance. The Western Times reports a dramatic river salvage of the Betty wreck by Mr. John Fraser and Captain James Bell, using iron “whales” to lift and float the vessel with a damaged cargo.

Head Palace Exeter Feniton Devon Henry Erskine Head Western Times A. Exetus H. E. Head Henry Erskivé Lower Hope Colshouse-point Gravesend General Salvage Company John Fraser Fraser West India Dock James Bell Whitstable Mr. Fraser Rotherhithe

Re-Elections Cardiffs Election Strongly Noted

The Cardiff burgess election to represent Cardiff and Cowbridge and Llantrissent occurred at the Town hall amid respect for the Marquis of Bute. Dr Nicholl was declared elected after a brief nomination and expressed gratitude for the honour. Sir Edward Knatchbull was re elected for the eastern division of Kent amid praise for Peel and Wellington and a pledge to support honest ministry policies.

Cardiff Canvirr Cowbridge Llantrissent Nicholl Marchioness of Bute Marquis of Bute David Rees Lilantrissent Pryse Richards T. W. Booker John Nicholl Commons E. Ballard East Kent Edward Knatchbull Kent Barham-downs E. Dering E. Knatchbull W. Deedes Sir R. Peel Duke of Wellington

North Lancashire election clash over Lord Stanley and Acland

In Lancaster castle crowds hear Lord Stanley pledge to act on principle and protect church independence while criticizing corn laws. The sheriff’s show of hands declared Stanley winner as Acland concedes. Separate notices cover South Nottinghamshire and North Yorkshire elections with Lord Lincoln and Duncombe triumphs.

North Lancashire Lancaster Castle P. E. Towneley, Esq Towneley Lord Stanley P. Dawson Moss James Acland Lancashire George Jackson Lord Grey Acland South Nottinghamshire Lord Lincoln Newark Robert Bromley Henry Pelham Earl of Lincoln Nottingham Whettham Bennet Marten South Notts Earl of Lincoln Sir Robert Peel

Southampton election fight set for possible Liberal challenge

A correspondent reports the Southampton petition against Lord Bruce and Mr. C. C. Martyn will be vigorously opposed by sitting members and friends. The Liberals Hutchins and Captain Mangles seek to void the election on bribery grounds, but a select committee is unlikely. Even if unseated, Liberals unlikely to gain a seat. current majority about 100. Sir R. Peel suggests no action against sitting members before spring. Also, Lord Altamont starts against Col. Dawson Damer in Portarlington. prospects fair and Tory influence seen as waning.

Southampton House of Commons Lord Bruce Martyn R. Peel Lord Altamont Sligo Ireland Col. Dawson Damer Portarlington Dublin Evening Post

Willful murder charge in Deptford death case shocks town

In Deptford a suspected murder trail surrounds William Beckworth alias Hazzard aged over seventy found dead in his bed with head injuries. His wife Mary Ann Hazzard and Richard Eustace are accused after post mortem, coroner inquest, and police statements. They face possible charges for wilful murder with further trial to next session.

Deptford William Beckworth Hazzard New King-street Taylor Larter John Atkins Union-street Erith Eustace Lovell Mary Ann Hazzard Richard Eustace William Huazzard Edward Downing William Hazzard Beckworth Freemasons’ Arms Old King-street Sarah Middleton Charles Godfrey John Taylor Old King Street Thomasy West Thomas Watts William Roberts Baker No. 4 Old Kingstreet Richard Fowles Waterman Newgate Central Criminal Court Grove Elizabeth Middleton Old Bailey

Fatal Accident on the Great Western Railway in Box Tunnel

An up and down train met in the Box tunnel while a gang of 30 to 40 men worked on ballast removal. John Burns died within an hour from severe head injuries and chest trauma. An inquest in Bath heard testimony on signals, tunnel space, and safety practices. The jury returned an accidental death verdict with a deodand of 1s on the engine.

Great Western Railway Box John Burns Three Tuns Inn Stall Street Bath English F. Clarke Napp Osborne and Ward John Morgan Eli Sainsbury Bath Hospital Job Wilkins Box Tunnel James Sherriff Brunel Bristol Tiverton J. Napp

Accidents Reported On Eastern Counties and London Brighton Lines

The report details severe injuries to engine driver Samuel Alson after a fall from the engine near Stratford with his leg crushed beneath wheels and amputation at London hospital. It also recounts a Brighton Line collision near Merstham with several passengers hurt, plus uncertainty over cause. Additional notes reference Gosport branch delays at Fareham tunnel and a northern railway station-keeper vacancy attracting thousands of applicants. A separate incident describes George Vigours drinking chloride of potash in a suicide attempt, rushed to hospital in dangerous condition.

Eastern Counties Railway Samuel Alson Maryland Point Stratford London Hospital London and Bricuton Raiway Bricuton London and Brighton London Hayward-heath Merstham-turnnel Brighton Gosport Fareham Haihoay Times Northern Railway Sixavear George Vigours Church-street Shoreditch

France unrest and Clermont riots dominate foreign news

Reports from Paris describe youth riots in Clermont Ferrand, heavy police action, and mass seizures of newspapers. Quenisset alias Pappart is named as the assassin suspect, with three accomplices possibly to be charged. Britain’s Peel and Russell praised pacific French policy amid the turmoil. Spain slews over Tory return speculation and foreign power influence.

Spain Manriv Moderados Exaltados England Europe Rome Russia Louis Philippe Offic

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