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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 27, 1840

Page

5

The Mayoralty Controversy Between The Times And Dispatch

A lengthy debate over London mayoral contenders focuses on Walter and Harmer, linking press ownership to political clashes. The Times opposes Alderman Harmer’s candidacy due to Dispatch ties, while critics warn against weaponizing editorials and ginning up personal attacks amid livery meetings backing Harmer.

Sion London Dispatch Walter Southwark The Times Alderman Harmer Publicola C. Ke Harmer Sheriff Evans James Mackintosh Taz John Joseph Stockdale West End Golden Cross Hotel Alpenman Harmen Harriet Wilson

Defences and Legal Questions Hover Over Prince Napoleon Case

A noted defense by M Berryer for Prince Louis Napoleon questions trial legitimacy in France. The text cites Duke de Broglie and Thiers as arguing a princess cannot be tried in France, complicating prosecution under Thiers’ ministry. Other items report a serious gun accident in Lichfield, amputation, and critique of vaccination funding under the Vaccination Act.

Louis Navorzon M. Berryer Prince Louis Napoleon Boulogne France Duke de Broglie M. Thiers Duchess of Berry Napoleon Napoleon Will Now Take Place ; But Neither the Court of Peers Samuel Oughton Gorton’s Lodge Lichfield Allport Rawson Hewitt Cameron Beaudesert Oughton Stafford MopeRn Grearich Yorkshire Gazette

The Bride of Messina at Covent Garden Thrives Again

The Covent Garden stage breathing new life on Monday and Tuesday with The Bride of Messina amid Princess Augusta’s death and Sicily turmoil. Miss Tree shines in a pivotal scene as Isoline debates marriage while political convulsions unfold. The theater reopens Thursday under Mr Butler with a lineup including Miss H Glover and Mrs Carrick, plus Kenney’s Sicilian Vespers on Surrey Theatre.

Sicily Miss Tree Fernando Frernanpo Tsotine Frrnanpo Fernanpo Lally Tsoine Tsoline Oxyapic Butler H. Glover Jane Mordaunt Shearsmith Carrick Beverly H. Cummins Balls Drury Lane S. Roxby Brookes Baker Surrey Theatre Kenney Palermo Elton Schiller Nicelixi Mr. Knowles Procida Mr. Kenney Montfort Leanthe Manfred Loredan Bay of

Atrocious Conpuet At Surrey Theatre and Drury Lane News

Recounted scenes of fear at the Surrey theatre with pins dropped on stage during Jane of the Hatchet. Reports note Madame Vestris's illness delaying The Greek Boy and upcoming German operas at Drury Lane. Also details a Drury Lane shareholders meeting discussing Hammond, Eliason rents, salaries, and past debt.

Surrey Theatre Selwood Union Hall Jane Madame Vestris Eliason Herr Schumann Drury-lane Mr. Maywood Haymarket Theatre Sir Pertinax Macsycophant Macklin Leigh Hunt Covent-garden Ladies’ Club Covent Garden Drvury-Lane Theatre Toe Benjamin Bond Cabbell Dunn Hammond Beale Whitbread

Tattersall's Derby Bets and Sussex Cricket Match

In betting on the Derby the St Leger balances dominated action with Coronation and Margellina colts as 18 to 1 favorites. A long cricket match at Brighton ended with the Gentlemen defeating the Players by six wickets, aided by A Mynn and Wenman.

Tattersalis Maxpax Coronation Margellina Sir Hans Joachim Hawk's-eye Doncaster Densy Wreford Rawlinson Duke of Rutland Lord Jersey G. Heathcote Lot Col. Peel Scott Denny Manta Little Wonder Sis Mr. Dixon

Ploughing Match Prizes Awarded by Royal South Bucks Association

The Royal South Bucks Agricultural Association held its annual ploughing match at George-green Langley with nearly sixty ploughs in the field. First prize of £5 5s was donated by her Majesty. A large dinner followed at Windmill Salthill where MP Harcourt chaired with several local gentlemen in attendance. The chairman noted growth since 1833 from 22 rewarded workers and £64 distributed to £160 this year.

Royal South Bucks Agricultural Association Royal South Bucks Association George-green Langley Her Salthill Harcourt Munper BreEs Toy Chester Courant Henshall William Bower Wardle David Skellet Beeston Skellet Jackson and Bean Bower Skeller Crimes Lane Hill D. Horne W.S D- S. Wemyss Kenneth Macleay Caithness Great Western Railway Haylane Bridge Wootton Bassett Cowes

Death of Princess Augusta in the royal circle

The Princess Augusta died at Clarence House at 9:17 PM after a long illness. The royal family, including the Queen Dowager and the Dukes of Sussex and Cambridge, attended her through the day. Her will reportedly left most of her property to the King of Hanover’s children and the Duke of Cambridge, with attendants receiving legacies. Funeral plans include a private ceremony at Windsor and a state lying in Frogmore Lodge, with mourning decrees issued by the court and Herald’s College drafts announcing ceremonies.

Augusta Clarence-house St. James's Royal Duchess of Gloucester Sophia Duke of Sussex Duke of Cambridge Henry Halford Mr. Moore J. R. Wood George the Third Queen Charlotte Princess Augusta City of London George III George TV Caroline Princess Royal Wirtemburg Hanover Countess Bille Brahe Madame Marques de Lisboa Duchess of Inverness Marchionesses Westminster and Westmeath Countess of Mountnorris Earl Brownlow Colchester Augustus Fitzclarence Agnes Buller Cowley Catherine Buckley Mahon Braybrooke Matilda Wynyard R. S Adair Edmund Stanley Cooper C. Fox F. Pelham Kuper Fortescue Windsor, Frogmore, &c St. Paul’s Cathedral Chapman Marshall London Westminster Abbey Kensington Windsor Eton St. George's Chapel Duke of York London Gazette Augusta Sophia House Guards Lord Hill J. Macconato Admiralty J. Mort O'Fermray Claremont Castle William Martins Madame Vestris Covent-garden Mr. Webster Haymarket Messrs Taprell Holland Clarence House St.James’s Palace Herald's College Earl Marshal Norfolk E. M Tapprell Mr. Bailey Mount-street Grosvenor Square George the Fourth William the Fourth Duke of Gloucester Sussex Cambridge Earl of Uxbridge Mary Great Britain George Prince Albert Berwick and Border District Committee Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge Frederick Fitzclarence Henry Ford Buckingham-house Fitzclarence Tuy Prince Royal Hanover Gazette Board of Control John Hobhouse St. John Methuen Lord Metthuen Office of Commissioners of the India Board Buckingham Palace Palace Prince Atsenr Erox Eton College Hawtrey Slindon-house Anne Countess of Newburgh Rosamond Clifford Lord Clifford Sir Clifford Constable, Bart Burton-Constable Cardinal Weld Lulworth-castle Theophilus William Strachey Madras Native Infantry Henry Strachey Sutton-court Somersetshire Slindenhouse Bognor India Earl of Marr Firth of Forth Allea Cumberland Pacquet Bristol Bristol Gazette Brighton Albert Gate Cubitt Marquis of Westminster Board of Works Knightsbridge Hyde Park Goding Duchess of Modeva Maria Beatrice Victoria Guiseppina

Court and Fashion Amid Royal Gloom at Buckingham

The week’s weather hindered royal airings as Princess Augusta’s death casts gloom over the circle. Reports note munificent acts by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert’s visit to Eton, palace renovations near completion, and tied royal affairs including the Hanoverian prince and Bucking ham palace alterations.

Late Accident on the North Midland Railway

Chesterfield reports a fatality from a Sunday week railway crash with Wright of Vizard and Leman named as dead. The guard survives though crippled. Newcastle notes Lambton and Co to withdraw notes for Bank of England issues. Paddington porters’ fatal accident follows a luggage omnibus collision. Manchester Reform invite and new appointments conclude the brief.

North Midland RaiLway Chesterfield Wright Vizard and Leman, Solicitors London Newcastle Lambton and Co Bank of England Tyne Mercury Paddington Thomas Fry Great Western Railroad Company St. George’s Hospital Manchester Milner Gibson Reform Association William Sprot Boyd Bombay Civil Service Guitar of

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