British annuity and life assurance offers to public
A London notice publicizes the British Annuity Company special general court to discuss peerage, auditors, and offices. It lists agents and offices for Pelican Life Insurance, Barclay’s cough drops, French fashion and various medical and financial publications, inviting applications for agencies and remaining shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritish Annuity Company
Olice
Mon Ber Street
London
Cine and Auditors
Icral Court
Ayames
Mitchell, Secretery
Ghilles British and Foreign Life A. Assurance A. Association and Loan Bank
Eget Caenerhs Whitmore
Ewch
Adolphus Courvotrier
Degrees Conferred at Oriel College Hilary Session
A congregation granted degrees with several names listed as conferred fellows and graduates. The document notes the first day of Hilary term at Babel University, Oriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Hilary
Laean
Babel Piversity
Oriel
Westminster Sessions Elects Chairman and Addresses Crown
The court sat at ten, electing Bergeant Adium as chairman for the year and approving an address to Her Majesty with congratulations to Prince Albert and the Duchess of Kent. The motion was carried unanimously after debate and adjournment day established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghiste
Amre Pare
Bergeant Adium
Hamsy PownaLt
Ind
Wer Maiewer
Pashoe- Albert
Fond
Hansen
Rose
Pelnca
Great’ Britain
Wit
Prince Albert
Fof
Kent
Alleged Abstraction of Dead Bodies of Paupers
A special meeting of St Marylebone workhouse directors reviews a committee report on how pauper corpses were handled under the Anatomy Act. It cites eight bodies removed for dissection since 1839, with several cases showing improper timing and removal. The board criticizes management for lax regulations and approves requesting documents for a state inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marylebone
Newsfoid
Rtapec
Paupera Sen
Rathbore Bivniz
Foster
Charrees
Bir
Secretary of State
Home Department
Toons
William Adamson
James Wormall
Ann Jackson
Elizabeth Clawsey
Elizabeth Stevens
Ann Groves
Ann Stevens
Sarah Carns
Glebe Fields
Stepney
Somerville
Globe Fields
Gover Srences Sarre
J. Nissert
W. Artaop
Warrocs Evrne
Tuomas LancHax
Sconett
Guardians
Kensington Union
Shoreditch
St. Mary, Lambeth
Tuoene
Inspector of Anatomy
Lynn Mail Accident Claims Driver In Melbourne Royston Route
A Lynn mail coach overturned between Melbourne and Royston yesterday at about 2:30 AM. The driver died, the guard and a outside passenger were injured lightly, while the passenger escaped with minor injuries. The deceased was an aged man who had recently asked the guard to drive. No blame is attributed to anyone in the accident. The notice also mentions the death of writer Edward Howard and upcoming release Sir Henry Morgan the Buccaneer. It reports a decline in French Newfoundland cod fishery for 1641 and provides figures for 1840 fishery output and current value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farar Mar Coace
Lynn Mail
Melbourne
Royston
Epward Howard
Edward Howard
Raitlin the
Jack
Coopers, Marryats
Chambers
Lfe
Sir Henry Morgan
Rover
Granville
Berwick Bank Chancery Hearing on Commissioners
In the Court of Chancery a petition seeks new commissioners for the Berwick district amid claims of delay by current appointees. The court notes legal power limits and postpones further argument to tomorrow, as William Ward seeks release from trustee duties over his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppolatine Pew'commissionera
Court of Review
Argumen
George Henry
Wiliam
Ward
Afr
William
Cambridge Court Case Over Mortgagee Lien Proceedings
In a Cambridge court, Vice-Chancellor Wigtis mu heard Perkins and Bradlen against Sharpe and G L Russell over a mortgagee lien on stock in transit. The Bank of England and Crown are involved as funds stood in a felon’s name. The case did not conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coancellor
SDURT
Jan
Wigtis Mu
Perkins
Bradlen
Mr. Sharpe
G. L. Russell
K. Parker
Mr. Hetherington
Bradley
Mr. Blunt
Corporation of Cambridge
Loftus Wigram
Bank of England
Mrr. Wray
Crown
Vee
Court actions over Birmingham York charter and asylum chaplain
The Queen et al hear certiorari challenges to Birmingham Manchester charter effects and the authority of Middle Sex Lunatic Asylum visiting justices to remove a chaplain. The court concludes visitors have power to appoint and remove officers including the chaplain, rejecting mandamus and sending costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Queen's Bench
Queen UV
Warwickshire
Attonner-Generac
Ighes
Birmingham
Edgbaston
Manchester
Court of Exchequer
Court of Exchequer Chamber
House of Lords
Exchequer
Lord Denman
Middlesex
Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum
F. Tebbutt
Haagell Lunatic Asylum
Souicioz-Gzxerat
Whitehurst
Francis Tebbutt
Gentleman
Tebbutt
Tebbott
Chapetat
Ibs
Bergesitt
Bail Court Rule to Show Cause in Harwich Case
The Queen presided as mayor and corporation the Harwich case moved for a rule to show cause why a mandamus should not issue. The order directs the mayor and corporation to bond payment of 1004 to the former town clerk as compensation for loss of office. Rule granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
H. Watson
Ludgmen
Stone
Canterbury
Tebbatt
Hanwell
Henry J. Wilkinson
Hudson
Leicester
Lord Denstan
Harwich
Barr
Public Use and Exercise of Invention in Patent Case
Court reviews Lord Abinger's misdirection over public use before a patent. Defendant proved prior Birmingham locks and a Cheshire clergyman's use. Lord Abinger’s view upheld. verdict in defendant's favor stands. LAKSDOWE v. HUNT discussed with alleged medical charges and professional practice references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Exchequer
Man
Carpenter UV
Smith
Kecrr
Lord Abinger
Middlesex
Birmingham
America
Cheshire
Asinaza Deing
Kexty
Laksdowe
MBM
Baron Botrz
Suminlog
Fatal misadventure in Egremont pistol incident
A coroner's inquest heard that Hugh McNeile, 14, died from a pistol shot after a boy named John Ashton and an associate loaded and fired the weapon in the presence of younger companions. The evidence described the loading, the accidental discharge, and the deceased’s final plea of forgiveness. The jury returned a verdict of misadventure and urged guardians to keep firearms away from youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashton
John Ashton Newt
M‘neile
T- Nolan
J. Barnates Church
Asherton
Southern
John M. Ashton
Canrch-street
Egremont
Liverpool
Hugh Ar Eile
Mc Neile
Edwards
Spon
Towo
Fred
Decewed
Mr. Edwards
Misses Edwards
Mr. Nolan
Hell
Witoda
Atillap
Witnes
Edward Souther
Hugh
Sudden death of William Forbes in Kesteven district
An inquest found William Forbes, clerk of the peace for Kesteven, died suddenly on Thursday after breakfast. Verdict: death from a sparm in the heart region. Forbes had served as clerk of the peace for eighteen years. his estate reportedly valued under 7,000 with property to three nieces in Lincoln, Harrogate, and London. Mr Moore named as his successor in the clerkship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stxaronp
Wm. Forbes
Kesteven
Forbes
Vera
Oithout
Gaintorough
Harrogate
London
Moore
Clark
Walte
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Watthias Attwood
Wstntey Clarke
F.R.S
Joba Ogre
A William Cotton
Sir Wilkie Curtis
Bart
Wilk
Ekrwueo
Wm. Heyzate
Ald
Kirkman D. Hodgson
Henshaw Lawrence
John Petty Muspratt
George'Shum Storey
Hampden Turner
Bratthew Whiting
Publi Aie Tucker
Pelioen
Paes
Egrene
Ith
John Burgess and Son
Strand
Savoy Steps
Barclay
Barclay and Sons
Ferringdon-street
Sanger
Oxford-street
Gifford
H. Barfield
March
Holborn
Johnston
Cornhill
Hallows
Highstreet
Islington
Heudebourck
Church-street
Hackney
LE Journal Des Demoiselles
Temple of Fancy
Hathbone-place
Henry Drummond
J. Hichard and Son
Piccadilly
J. Broadhurst
J. Hatchard and Son
Harriage
Sherwood
Paterooster-row
Carvalho
Fleet-street
Henney
Manon
C. J. Lucas and Co
Brittain
Pater
Effingham Wilson
Bishop Agate-Street
Field
Quadrant
Regent-street
Burgess
Coventry-street
Asymarket
Huett
High Holborn
United Kingdom
Eeers
Lucas and Co
Newman.street
University Intelligence
Westminster
Courts OF Law
the Mayor and Corporation
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