Chester Election Reforms and Freemen Controversy Trial
Testimony at Chester election recounts how Roberts and Cross pressured mayor to avoid admitting freemen. Poll totals show Grosvenor 705, Egerton 724 with 44 tendered votes. Recorder served as assessor, several freemen admitted, riots noted. verdict guilty delivered in related trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenors
Ie Mate
Roberts
Jervis
Corporation of Chester
Finchett
General Grosvenor
J. G. Egerton
John Egerton
Pearson
Grosvenor
Garner
Lord Grosvenor
John Garner
Lord Belgrave
Campset
Chester
Crosby case exposes alleged misuse of riot act warrants
At Carlisle May election a man Crosby was seized by police and soldiers after an altercation. The defense argues Justice Forster used a pretextual warrant to jail Crosby for alleged felony rather than the assault, citing political motives, delayed examinations, and improper release orders. The court hears testimony from witnesses including Dr Heysham, Mr Ellis, and Rev Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Hotgoup
Carlisle
Ealse
Crosby
Scarlett, Littledale
Courtenay
Mr. Broucias
Genelemien
Heysham
Lowrie
Stein
Manchester
Mr. Forster
Forster
Caldewgate
Wm. Crosby
John Heysham
William Crosby
Justice Forster
Ellis
Stanley
Justice of the Peace
Park
William Brown
Charles Hart
Woolpack
William
Dr. Heysham
Scarterr
Joseph Denison
Bill Crossby
James ‘Forster
Wiliam Hall
Market Place
Jolly
Carlisle Journal
Richard Jackson
Love
James Forster
Steele
Edward Stanley
Crofthead
James, Graham
Scannere
Justice Hornoyn
Mr. Ellis
Porster
BuongHaat
Scancerr
Justice Honzoyp
Mr. Scanverr
Justice Hotroyp
Broycham
Scanterr
Justice Hotxosp
Scarzzry
Mr. Brougham
Brougham
House of Commons
Clerk of the Peace
Saul
Graham
Trial recounts improper commitment in 1820 Carlisle riot case
The testimony examines whether the first commitment for Crosby was lawful and if the second warrant for assault on Dr Heysham was valid. Judges urge magistrates to avoid party feeling, noting Riot Act, riot details, witness credibility, and a verdict of ten guineas in favor of the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forster
Mr. Foster
Ieries
Lam
Bedae
John Baines
Tsay Crosh
Dr. Neysham
Crosby
Dr. Heysham
William Peace
Tam
Broncuan
Justice Forster
Young
Barnes
Heysham
Carlisle
Justice Horster
Scarlett
Hornoyn
Eis
Adjourned Inquest on Death of Richard Huney
The inquest into Richard Huney's death resumes with testimony about gunfire near Cumberland Street and the Park. Witnesses discuss the shooting, crowd reactions, and alleged informants while the coroner weighs whether to call additional witnesses and how to handle anonymous letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Adolphus
John Curtis
Svein
Rds Huney
Cumberland Street
Cumberland-street
Cononer
Oxford-street
Connner
Lieut. Gore
Blaikie
Coxover
Salling
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