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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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