Trial at Westminster Hall and a London Theatre Scuffle
Court proceedings detail Col Wardle and Francis Wright case with juries, perjury, and conspiracy debates. The piece notes Wardle’s pledge, Wright’s role, and Mrs Clarke’s alleged fraud. Dowling and Chancery witnesses testify as crowds cheer outside Westminster Hall and at Covent Garden Theatre amid O P revelry and disruptions.
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Col Wardle
Col. Wardle
Francis Wright
Alley
Ellis
Colonel Wardle
Court of Chancery
Stokes
Mr. Bull
Holles-street
Cavendish Square
Bull
Clarke
Bedfordplace
Russell-square
Westbourne Place
Curt
Mrs. Clarke
Wright
Westminster Hall
Lord Ellenborough
Dukes of
York
Kent
Gloucester
Middlesex Sessions Cruelty Case Against Marlboroughs
James Marlborough and his wife Sarah faced charges of extreme cruelty to his infant Mary Marlborough. Neighbors described daily abuse including beating, cold-water plunges, and neglect in a cellar where the child was found bruised and starved. The girl has recovered with parish aid. The couple were convicted. Sarah received one year in Cold Bath Fields and James fourteen days in Newgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlborough
Sarah
Mary Marlborough
William
Sarah Marlborough
Council For
Jas. Marlborough
House of Correction
Coldbathfields
Newgate
Indecent placard leads to bail dispute in magistrate court
The defendant wore a medal and displayed a placard of indecent nature. The magistrate ordered sureties to keep the peace, with Mr Shakspeare to provide 1004 and two others 50% each. The accused was taken to the Brown Bear after bail offers withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakspeare
Embassy Return Amid Afghan Succession Crisis
The Cabul Embassy nears return to British territory after completing its mission goals. Fears grow for the fate of Sujatul Mulk as Mahmud advances from Candahar toward Cahul with a superior force, while Cashmeer is reportedly unsettled. Lieutenant Harris Tickell Frazer Rosé proceed via routes to Delhi and Bombay. Rangeet Sing orders no molestation for travelers. Major Knox moves against a refractory chieftain near Flansee with heavy artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Cabul
Preshour
Sujatul
Mulk
Mahmud
Candahar
Cahul
Cashmeer
Lahore
Indus
Sing
Harris
Tickell
Pujab
Dehlee
Fragmentary court notice hints at missing procedures
The readable fragments indicate a legal or procedural document mentioning an accession to a detachment or department, with phrases about accord and necessary implement details. Names, dates, and specific actions are incomplete, preventing full reconstruction.
Obituary notices blend grief across Kilkenny and Dublin ties
Tuesday at Hi Grady’s house the Grady family mourns Mrs F Grady aged 61 a figure in Kilkenny and Dublin lineages. Lora Deane chief baron Joseph Deane allied to Boyle families praised for virtue piety humanity and public service. Downhill Letitia Brute Sir Harvey Brute Bart daughter admired for gentleness. Portaferry Eliza Dickson 93, Glenfarm W n Crawford noted. Belfast Rev Robert Dobbs dies at house age 82. Thomas Miller Killead farmer 38th year. Margaret Bennet Bellurgbet aged 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. Grady
Ilethon“square
F. Grady
Standish Grady
Limerick
Deane
Crurtilin
Dublin
Kilkenny
Joseph Deane
Boyle
Circle of Providence
Downhill
Letitia
Harvey Brute
Bart
Yall
Portaferry
Eliza Dickson
Proclamation by Lord Lieutenant of Ireland on Murder Reward
An 1809 proclamation from Dublin offers a two hundred pound reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the murderers of James Hearn of Knockhay Waterford. It promises a royal pardon to those aiding in the capture and directs officials to assist in the investigation, dated July 14 1809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Richmond
James Hearn
Knockhay
Waterford
James Heary
Council of
Pers
Dublin
Manners
C. Drogheda
Eric
Wm. Laurin
Hercules Langrishe
S. Hamilton
Proclamation Prohibits Gunpowder Saltpetre and Arms Exports Ireland
In Dublin August 1809 the Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council order that for four months no person may transport or carry coastwise gunpowder saltpetre arms or ammunition beyond Ireland without leave. The order cites the 1809 act empowering prohibition and enforcement by British authorities and Irish commissioners. Signatories include Harrington Kildare Coote Dundas and others. God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, &c. Hereas
Ireland
Privy Council
Cowneil
Ieland
Great Britain
Dublin
Harrington
Charles Kildare
Frankfort
Ieys Castle Coote
Robt
Dundas
King
Printed for the Proprietor by William Hodges
Advertisement shows publishing line for WM Hodges at 15 Parliament Street with attribution as printer and proprietor in a historical notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Hodges
Parliament
Strest
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Covent-Garden Theatre
Merchant of Venice
Tom Thumb
QO. P
O. P
Bow-street
O.p.’S
God Save the King
Li. Oo
Moses
Aaron
Qo.p.’S
O.P
Duke of Gloucester
O. 2
Chef D’euvre
Aythay
O. P. Company
Middlesex
East Indies
Detathiment
Geor
Patrick
Aldermas
Williameatreet
James Houston
Jelandreagh
Kirk
Cross¢ailiion
Antririm
James
Fowler
Armagh
Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland
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