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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 30, 1843
Page
6
A Perth Courier item recalls porters loading two cartloads of molasses when a cask burst. One man was buried in treacle and unable to rise, exhausted and unable to walk until revived. Companions hesitated to help at first, fearing contact with the sticky flood.
A Stockholm letter reports the Bull Warngrens returning after a seven month voyage to the Pacific. Captain Warngrens claimed islands for King Charles John, noting tribes unfamiliar with iron, trading for nails and glass, and gifts of carved wooden sceptres. Several islands named after Swedish royalty, with plants and stone tools brought home.
In a sand digging at Intack on Penrith Fell Cumberland, George Slee uncovered a large freestone slab and a freestone trough with sand and bone fragments. An earthen jar of Roman style, half full of sand but with no coins or inscriptions, was found in the corner. The find sits near a Roman road in Inglewood forest, suggesting a burial of a Roman warrior or notable figure.
The Duke of Victoria comments after inspecting the Bank, expressing surprise and delight yet asking what the Dividend Pay Office entails. Bon photog.
The Bradford Advertiser reports a large stone flag removed from a White Swan inn premises in Hali fax area, claimed to be linked to Sir Robert Peel. It allegedly bears a carved inscription by Peel proclaiming immortality with a fence-post motif, once tied to his early years at Hipperholme school.
A Essex Herald note reports another singing mouse bought in Cannon Street for several pounds. The piece jokes about a duet with Madame Catalani, as cheese nibbling performers adapt to business and “notes for cash.” The piece playfully contrasts mice’s fear of cats with their musical ambitions.
A mistress awoke to her dog’s nocturnal scratching and led her through a dark house to find her servant sleepwalking in the back kitchen. In a striking scene the servant, in her night attire, polishes forks and washes a dog while still dreaming, finishing chores in a somnambulic trance before being led back to bed.
Brighton police court weighs who qualifies as esquire on juror lists with Major Allen noting officers captains may bear it. Disputes arise over those living on private means, parish officers and justices arguing statute or courtesy define entitlement. Ultimately Mr O Reilly listed as gentleman and others with esquire status debated and adjusted.
A historical note recalls Sir Joshua Reynolds leading a group of painters who faced ridicule when proposing an academy. Caricatures mocked the plan while sign-painters staged an exhibition to deride artists efforts. Universal Magazine later recounted the exhibitors list and Dr Johnson remarked on these makeshift shows as a use of time to kill idle hours.
The Spanish government explains its actions since taking office last July after Barcelona events, defending its aims of unity and constitutional order. It denies seeking foreign intervention, defends central junta measures, asserts adherence to the Cortes, and vows to oppose reaction while pursuing reform and national harmony.
A Wednesday morning fire at 17 Essex Quay and the Catholic College for Foreign Missions rear of 22 Lower Exchange Street caused extensive damage. A woman, Mrs Lamb, fell from a window, suffering serious injuries and later died. Firefighters coped with spreading flames to the third story. a relief watch helped restrain further destruction. The Religious Book Depository in Exchange Street was wrecked and Mr Field's upper room leather stock burned. The Brodrick house adjoining also suffered heavy damage. Police and constables aided by the horse force maintained crowd control.
Indictments open as Sampson George Moseley faces rape charges involving a 13 year old Elizabeth Davis at Gerard Street dispensary. Trial details describe the assault, cross examinations, competing witness accounts, and eventual acquittal.
The report covers a robbery claim with a 2s found on a woman who claimed it as hers after a man’s denial, followed by Julia Masterman’s case for attempting suicide while pregnant. A constable saved her from the Serpentine, and Hardwick questions her, with later discussion of her past as a milliner apprentice and possible seduction. The article also notes other petty crimes and a Manchester trade summary.
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