29 Jan 1842
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 29, 1842
Page
1
An incomplete OCR fragment references London officials including Sir James Lawbouhington and a deputy, with scattered names and addresses such as George-atrest and Wellington-atreet. The text appears to be a legal or administrative notice but lacks clear actions or dates.
Notice lists new edition Shakespeare plays and poems edited by J Payne Collier with notes biography and history of English dramatic performances. Also promotes various period publications including The Prince of Wales songs and other titles with prices and where to obtain them.
In the Vice-Chancellor's Courts a case involving the East India Company and the Coopers' Company over a license to assign the Saltpetre Magazine lease at Ratcliffe is argued. The court outlines equitable rights, notices of assignment, and possible coconcurrence, reserving final judgment. The Commons Pleas Court opens with Justice Cresswell presiding, five cases heard, three undefended.
In the Court of Queen's Bench Manoto, Anstey v Feargus O Connor and White, the Attorney General obtained a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed over a fibellous article about Mr Anstey. O Connor, owner of the Northern Star, defended his responsibility but stated he was abroad and disapproved of the piece. The case details Mr Anstey's position as Rugby master and the apology sought. The rule was discharged with costs to be allowed. Also Ex Parte Daniel Long, a Bridport burgess, involved a possible bribery attempt by Bailie Cochrane to influence an elector. The court ordered a rule to proceed based on sworn affidavits.
In bail court on January 28 the Queen granted a rule directing Rev. George Wilson to show why an information in the nature of quo warranto should not be filed to determine his authority to hold the office of barges master for the city of Lichfield. Affidavits allege he lacks any qualification for the post.
Court records a dispute over unpaid wages on the Trinculo with the cook alleging breach of promise and harsh treatment by the captain. The case centers on extra pay for acting as captain’s cook aboard the Liverpool steamer and whether the contract and conditions violated public policy.
Court of Exchequer, January 28, hears Jervison v Dyson over exclusive coroners rights in the West Riding of York. Case focuses on Edward III charter claims versus long-standing county coroner duties. Arguments wrap for imminent judgment by Lord Ashley and panel.
The Admiralty Court on Jan 23 decides the Forester claims a moiety share of the prize from the slave ship Sociedade Feles captured by Harlequin on Nov 21 1859 off Africa. It compares to Lord Stowell rulings and notes the Forester’s potential aid in the capture. The Ark case awards 854 to the Success crew for towing a collier from North Shields to London, lasting twenty seven hours.
The Insolvent Debtors Court in Jacksonville heard Edward John Scraggs oppose Mr Price for Mr Acut. Scraggs, known as a sentimental singer, claimed the name John Taylor for his case. Debts reached 700 with minimal property and the matter was adjourned for further action.
The readable fragment mentions Rovat Cugrevanina and the Bari of a Doagaster Garett with roles of a vicar and a living. It hints at a church or parish context and a person named Balog with a shop Aalveimangue. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
At Windsor on January 25 1842 Frederick William IV King of Prussia was elected and invested as a Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Royals and nobles witnessed the ceremony with Albert and Sussex present as the sovereign decorated him with garter and historic insignia.
OCR text covers convocation at various colleges, probate and coroner notes, a Cork women riot at a workhouse, murder confession details, Marseille duel aftermath, and public health death statistics. It blends university clerical matters with local criminal, police and civic reports from multiple districts.
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