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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 27, 1845

Page

7

A Royal Oak and Curious Local Tales From 1840s News

Column notes a grand oak in Methven with a trunk of 700 cubic feet, a 1720 offer of 500 merk Scots for it, plus assorted curiosities from The Thetoreland Garrett and The American screw steamer Marmora. It reports Faroe whaling figures, a Piketonian publication, Roman relics at Staines, harbours income, odd fashion contraband stays, and potato disease debates with medical and industrial angles.

Methven Perthshire Courier

The Drama andc Haruarner Taxarax at the theatre

A new one act farce Cabinet Question by Planché is staged with Buckatone as Tom Polish and Julia Bennett as Miss Rosewood, ending in a comic reveal and happy marriage. Jonson’s Every Man in His Humour performed privately by notable literary figures with praised acting. Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Garden accompanies a cancelation of the steeplechase, final masquerade of the season closes with lively dancing and large crowds.

Haruarner Planché Babiole Jobiot Tom Polish Buckatone Romenos Alfonso Montmorency Miss Rosewood Julia Bennett Miss Roanwood Sfore Uocle Miss Kerry Ben Jonson Kitely Forster Knowell Mayhew Bobabil Charles Dickens Brain Bridget Tib Bebadil Dickens Paul Leech Matthew Jerrold Stephen Mark Lemon Jonson Ben Volpane Royal Gardens Vauxhall Norton Lambeth Green Vauxhall Gardens Royal Prince George of Cambridge Marquis of Worcester Earl of Munster G. Wombwell Byng Howton's Field Plumstead Marsh J. Finch Liverpool C. Stewart Great Yarmouth Littlejohn Wymer Laws Walser W. Green Surrey Zoological Gardens Deptford Isle of Dogs Woolwich Woolwich Reach Plumsteadmarsh Vauxhell Gardena Lerre Firme Royal Property Mussin Widdicomb Lewis

Explosion at Woolwich Arsenal Furthers Dreadful Accidents

London reports describe another railway axle failure near Portmahon and a fatal Woolwich Arsenal fusee breakup accident. Witnesses recount the lab explosion that killed seven, with coroner and jury noting safety lapses and recommending copper tools over steel chisels.

Doncaster Race Meeting Ends With Mixed Results

Doncaster racing notes report a mixed day with several stakes races, heavy betting, and unsettled accounts. Major Yarburgh’s Miss Sarah Holmes led in the Park Hill Stakes, while other events featured Pam, My Mary, and Lady Elis among top contenders. Off track, Tas Denar and local bets drew large sums, and a pedestrian versus horse race in Hyde Park concluded with the pedestrian narrowly ahead.

Doncaster St. Leger Course Major Yarburgh Sarah Holmes Bennett Lord G T.Y.C Sir C. Monck Garland Mr. Osbaldeston Stockport W. Scot Yrolda Lord Chesterfield Pam Nat Mr. St. Paul Gift Corporation A. W. Hill Whitehouse Sal Mr. Meiklam Godfrey Colonel Cradock Jinglepot Tattersall Moxpar Kent G. Bentinck Mary Mr. Watts the Baron Exeter Pet Chesterfeld Jenny Wren Wigram Mr. Mostyo Sandwich Mr. Wyatt Mr. Mostyn Pantasa Carr Deodare Lady Wildair Aggie Wee Pet My Mary Discord Lightning Eis Nottingham Baron Janny Wren Ma Mie Hope Tas Denar E. Russell Shubrick Brocardo E. Peel Albemarne Wreford Sting C. Gill Lord E. Russell

Court Martial on Lieutenant Hyder Concludes Proceedings

The Leeds court martial for Lieut. William Augustus Hyder of the 10th Royal Hussars closed on Thursday, with the final judgment reserved for the Horse Guards. Key testimonies covered his attempt to obtain two chargers and the purchase of a bay horse from Mr. Oliver at Inchera, near Cork, amid disputes over leave and conduct unbecoming an officer. The trial included evidence from Colonel Vandeleur, Mr. Oliver, and Hyder’s father, with complications over letters and witnesses delaying a verdict for about a month.

Deata P. Grervatt Esa St. Helen'’s Greenall Wigan T. B. Crouse Shaw-hill Chorley John Hodson Kearnley Spring Guildhall Hughes Barker Knight Temple Ehs Foucixe Letreas Osraix Railway Suanea Charles Launder Central Criminal Court South Midland Railway Company Ferdinand de Lille Clarkson Ballantine Parry G. W. Brown Gray's Inn Square de Lille, Jenfray, and Co Devonshire Square Measie, Hankey and Co Witness de Lille South Midland Henry Stauden James Shaw Russell House Balkam Hill Russell Houas Witneas Epy Sarah Shaw Frederick Screube Isle of Jersey Railway Company Absout Mr. de Lille Crosa No. 1 Francis Morris Justice Wightman G. J. Carttar West Kent Royal Morter Avera Woolwich Inq Anthony Oldfield Sth The Royal Artllery Royal Ars James Cockburn Royal Artillery Royal Arsenal Laboratory John Drake Colonel Cockburn Gibraltar Colonel Cockard Danses Royal Arsenal Daniel Batters Burbidge Benjamin Roby St. Mary Street P. William Field William Reid Drake William Caffin Mr. Coffin Crake James Wilson Colquhoun Board of Ordnance Cockburn Augustus William ‘Hyder 10Th Royal Hussars Horse Guards Thehharacter Hyder Ballincollig Inchera Cork Vandeleur Silvester Oliver Vandelenr 10Th Hussars Ireland Brent Bay Borne England Colonel Vandeleur Mr. Oliver Oliver Duke of Wellington Hiydee Yorkshire Giyder Col London Canterbury Afr. Oliver Major Wallington Vandelear Leeds Barracks 4Th Light Dragoons India Reutleman Kent Mr. Hyder Wallington N.clennan Noos H. Windham Cockermouth Castle Hoe Genent Wyndion Wyni ‘Ham Loweres Wyndham Offeer Leeds Intelligencer

Incendiary Fire At Basfield Lodge Targeted Upwood Estate

Information to Metropolitan and City Police reported an incendiary fire at the Lodge of William Basfield Esquire of Upwood near East Norton in Binglay parish. The blaze was detected before demolition. A £20 reward is offered for the offender's apprehension and conviction.

Lopez Or Wittiam BusPiRen Metropolitan William Basfield Upwood East Norton Binglay

Vestry Decides Against Pew Rental Policy

A vestry at St An drew's Church met at the bishop's request to address parish pew rental practices. The bishop forbade future pew rents, while the vicar and churchwardens argued the practice dated from 1636 and had ecclesiastical support. the vestry upheld continuing past arrangements.

Biskor Exeter Pew Bents Plymovth St. Andrew's Church Martin Ralph Bates Coniesson Chancellor Tr. Barnes J. Hatchard Alfred Hingston Hingston Swaby Biohop N. Lockyer E. Nestleton Messrs. Holmes Howard Sarpwaeck Oy Strinwer Cardiff Merethyr Penar Roads Jane Sunderland Bridges Pugwash Nova Scotia Swansea D. Mackay Shamrock Liverpool St. John's New Brunswick Coburg Dock N.we N.N.W W.N.W Penarth Westher

Manly Health Promises Restoration Through C J Lucas Work

Promoted in 12th edition price 4s 6d with stamped post office order 34 6d for delivery. Advertisement cites a Popular Inquiry into the Concealed Causes of Premature Decline addressing youthful indulgence and its mental and physical effects. Lists multiple London and UK addresses for purchase and consultation with Lucas and Co surgeons. Warns against fraudulent copies and offers direct-from-author orders for secrecy. Includes notes from The New Bridge Weekly Messenger praising the work and guidance.

C. J. Lucas and Co Newman-strest Oxford Brittain Paternoster-row J. Gordon Leaden Hall-Street G. Mansell Liverpool W. Wood High-street Birmingham H. Robinson Greenside-street Edinburgh T. Price Dame Street Dublin Lucas Bril Newman-street Oxford-street London

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