Not Guilty Murder Trial in Liverpool Case at Crown Court
Francis Joorns faced a murder charge over Mary Milligan in a New Brick Street house of ill fame. Testimony described a dispute over a shilling and a stabbing. Rosa Ryley and Ann Schroder testified to events as Joorns was later captured aboard the Pauline. The jury returned Not Guilty after the judge summed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Stoe
Justice Coltman
Francis Joorns
Ostend
Mary Milligan
Liverpool
Armstrong
Fulton
Murphy
Tie Belgiza Comsat
Rosa Ryley
New Brick-street
Thewi
Wilson
Bagley
Hin
Ann Schroder
Brick Street
Wilson's
Mary Miligen
Jarvis
Brick-street
Halsall
Pauline
Brunswick Dock
Ava
Baron Maule
Crowm Sipe
Tate
Manchester
Bolton
Ashton-under-lime
Persis
Baddeley
Cox
Wardle
Jackson
Stith
Butterworth
Tinney
Wao
Serjeant
Ackerley
Adolphus
Baddeleys
Coz
Richard Knowles
Highstreet
Bordesley
Heath Mill Lane
Old Crown Inn
Samuel Knowles
High-street
Roberts
Alcester-street
Mary Ann Hooper
John Hooper
Mary Ann Knowles
Mary Ann Tomkins
Joseph Tomkins
Francis Roberts
James Newry
Frederick Marsons
Francis Parkes
John Kesterton
The Mud Fog Association Attacks the British Association
In a caustic report the Mud Fog Association condemns the British Association for its lectures and discussions. It denounces mixing science with banter and adverts, defends private study, and hints at dissent from Sir John Herschel, Mr Babbage, and Mr Sedgwick while promising further comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association
Society of Friends
John Herschell
Babbage
Sedgwick
Association
Times
William Fairplay and the Newton drill case verdict
William Fairplay alias James Coupe was indicted for drilling an old man at Newton. The prosecution, led by Mr. Serjeant Atcherley and Mr. Wilson, presented police testimony of 40 to 50 participants performing military evolutions amid a restless crowd. The defence questioned the legality and intent, noting lack of threats or weapons. The judge suggested acquittal if the acts were mere boyish play, but the jury found the prisoner guilty. The Attorney General sought judgment for those charged with Chartism. sentence awaited further trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Maule
Ruiter
Chapman
Manchester
John Campbell
Alexander
Brandt
Crompton
Cresswell
Wighting
Peel
Wilkins
Atddde
Crown
Nime
Alfred
Queen Victoria
Lord Liverpool
Hows
Chorley
Privy Council
Mametrester
Price
Rushton
Hyde
Hey
Armstrong
Commission of the Peace
Neale
Mark Phillips
Potter
John
Edmund Tootle
William Cressley
Chorlton
Aly. Cresswell
Hed Ignee
William Fairplay
James Coupe
Newton
Serjeant Atcherley
Hs Lordship
The Whirlwind Tornado Wrecks Homes and Bridges
The Newhaven Herald reports a rare regional tornado that began near the Derby turnpike and West River, demolishing farms, barns, and houses from Munson to Way and beyond. It crossed canals and bridges, injuring several residents, with 17 miles of reach noted and no lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Turnpike
West River
Joseph K. Munson
J.R. Platt
Judge Darling
Roger Prout
Litchfeld
Prout
J. Dickerman
G. F. H. Reed
Hampden Road
Washington
Mra
Alfred Warner
Captain Gregory’s
U.S.N
Hartford
Mill River
North Haven Meadows
Horace Potter
Hampden
Wasner
Newhaven
Execution in Barbadoes at St Ann's prison
A detailed report of Corporal Patrick Gleeson of the 36th Regiment being executed for willful murder of Acting-Serjeant-Major Fletcher. The account describes the crowd, the gallows setup, Gleeson’s calm composure, his dying admonition against alcohol, and the ceremony, including his prayer, speech, and final moments. It notes the green color associated with his regiment and mentions letters to the gaoler and deputy. Additional items cover visits to Chatham Dockyard inspecting the Erebus and Terror for polar voyage, ship construction details, and a separate accident to the Enterprize coach near Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Parrison
Patrick Gleeson
Fletcher
Rogers
Sam Oddin
Ile
Hhis
Rondeletia Perfume Ad in London Trade Exposition
A Victorian period advertisement promoting Rondeletia and other fragrant products by Hannay & Co. It touts Rondeletia as a superior lavender substitute, warns against counterfeits, and lists locations and prices for royal perfumes, lavender extract, scented salts, and a new vegetable soap. It urges trials on handkerchiefs and highlights trusted shop at 63 Oxford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amd
Adaule ix
Choicist Conservatory
Haswar & Detricasen
Oxford-street
Hannay & CO
Oxford Street
Shannan & Co
Hanhay & Co’s
Anere
Hannay & Dietrichsen
East Indies
Madame Tussaud's Memoirs Bazaar at Portman Square
CORONATIGN ADAME TUSSAUD and SONS invite patrons to view their new group in dresses of British manufacture shaped after royal robes. Admittance one shilling. Open from 11 to 10. Brilliantly illuminated at 8. Madame Tussaud's Memoirs, just published, price 14s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame Tussaud and
Notices on Submitting Addresses to the Constitutionalist
Aut communications for the Constitutionalist must be forwarded to 12 Catherine Street Strand for delivery. Country readers may order the Constitutionalist through a London agent or by post paid to the office, with payment reference provided if needed. The paper reaches all parts each Saturday morning, with threepence half-penny price and same profit rules. Anonymous communications are not acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitutionalist
Catherine Steet
Strand
London
Catherine-street
Royal Speech criticism and police evidence in UK
The piece mocks the Royal Speech for misaligned content and questions the government’s law enforcement methods. It highlights doubts about police testimony in the Birmingham outrages case and cites memorials from locals disputing a witness’s identification of Francis Roberts, urging juries to distrust police evidence and protect liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Francis Roberts
Birmingham
Roberts
Lord John Russell
Joseph Tomkins
High-street
Bordesley
Hooper
King
Newspapers Debate on Law and Social Order
Fragmentary speech text discusses protection of the spoor and welfare of the wealthy, hints at pacific sentiment toward those resisting lawful authorities, and questions the value of Her Majesty's words in the debate on justice and governance. The tone suggests a historic, satirical take on maintaining order and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Belgium
France
Mexico
Persia
Wwe
Ministerial Changes Signal Shifts in Cabinet Roles
Mr Sheil named Vice-President of the Board of Trade while Sir George Offrey joins the Cabinet with his current office. Labouchere becomes President of the Board of Trade and joins the Cabinet. Vernon Switch takes Under Secretary to the Colonies. Poulette Thomson moves to Canada. C Wood replaces Basing at the Treasury. O Ferrall moves to the Admiralty succeeding Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sheil
Board of Trade
Sir George Offrey
Mr. Labouchere
Vernon
Poulette Thomson
Canada
C. Wood
Basing
Treasury
Mr. O'Ferrall
Admiralty
Wood
Cabinet Shifts Bring Normanby to Home Office and Russell to Colonial
Lord Normanby moves to the Home Department while Lord John Russell becomes Colonial Secretary. Lord Howick resigns as Secretary at War with the Queen's approval and a successor is not named. Mr. F Baring will be replaced at the Treasury by Mr. Gordon, and a successor for Gordon at the India Board is unannounced. Rumor hints Macaulay may join the Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Normanby
Home Department
John Russell
Lord Howick
F. Baring
Treasury
Gordon
The
India Board
Kensington Petty Sessions Drowns Accused in Waterfront Dispute
John Dale faced a second examination for attempting to drown Elizabeth Hemmings after a dispute at the Warwick Arms. Witnesses testified to dragging Hemmings into the canal and a subsequent fight, while Dale claimed self defense and denied throwing her. The bench remanded him for jury decision, noting alleged seduction and ill conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dale
Elizabeth Hemmings
Lillie
Ar. D. Sutton
J. S. Lillie
Law
Ar. Evans
Margaret White
Charlotte Finch
Mary Browne
Warwick Arms
Hemmings
J. S. Lillis
J. S. Lilie
Casa
European and Canadian News Remain Looming Turbulence
Paris dispatches warn diplomats struggle to settle the Eastern question as Mehemet Ali gains ground in Asia Minor amid Ottoman disarray. In Upper Canada, a Dundas meeting endorses Lord Durham’s responsible government plan and calls for immediate dissolution of the Assembly. Paganini's decline advances at Vernet with tooth loss, speech difficulty, and frail mobility as he contemplates solitude and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Rapital
Constantinople
Mehemet Ali
Nezib
Asia Minor
Ibrahim
Manoto
Biscay
Esrnriroa
Durango
Areta
Castaxyna
Guipusera
Navarre
Iseay
Alava
Hidassoa
Upper Canada
Hulton
Lord Durham
Dundas
House of Assembly
Lord Durhan
Durin
New York
The Glorious Tournament At Eglinton Park Debuts In Glamour
Glasgow readers report on the upcoming gathering at Eglinton Park for the great national spectacle the Earl of Eglinton plans. A vast wooden dining hall rises behind the castle while gilt Grecian style grand stands and side galleries await 700 to 1,000 spectators. Officials expect 60 000 to 80 000 lawn watchers if weather stays fine. Tickets will be sold at Redburn two days before. Royal steamers bring guests from Liverpool and lodging nearby will be tight. attendees are urged to bring provisions and wear period dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Eglinton Park
Westminster Abbey
Seymour
Scotland
Lugton
London
George V
Earl of Eglinton
Kilwinning
Irvine
Kilmarnock
Eglinton
Ayrshire
Redburn
Johnston
Jair
Royal George
Sovereign
Liverpool
Glasgow Constitution Ud
Industrial firm loses workers amid sudden incident
Glasgow Chronicle notes a major local roftan menuutcturing house faced a dire event as several handtoam weavers were harmed. Beverly magistrates order five suspects to await trial at York Castle, with names Hey Velance Wyindop Fletcher and Utley among those detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow Chronicle
Fae Manistrates
Beverly
York Castle
Tate
Hey, Velance
Wyindop
Fletcher
Utley
Bibel
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Northern
Liverpoor
Mownvar
Tursuay
Aus
Crown Lipt
Justice Corracay
TRE
Thomas Ratcliffe
Apsall
William Naylor
William Stansfield
John Wright
John Hodges
William Darn
Barbadoes
Wales
Massia
Erebus
Ross
Crosier
Edinburgh
Murray
Turf Hotel
Dhannap
Wits
Hanmay & CO
Messrs
Haannay & Co
Bet
China
Kensington Petty Sessions
Pacasixi
Pernignan
Paganini
Vernet
Hourbonmats
de Way
Wy Stwanad
Ular
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