Br immated Chancery Appeal Over Trust Retainer Evidence
In Hilary term the Chancery Court hears Bright v Legerton an appeal from a Master of the Rolls decision. The court examines whether a solicitor letter offered settlement terms proves a retainer and whether laches bars the plaintiff's claim regarding trustees handling estate proceeds after 1839. The Lords Chancellor upholds dismissal without costs, deeming the retainer letter improperly admitted and the case barred by acquiescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Hilary Fern
Law and Equity
Bright
Legerton
Lolly
William Brigut
Palmer
Nalder
Follet
Selwyn
Bagahawe
J. T. Humphry
Grenside
Meggy
Master of the Rolls
Costa
Mandamus Granted In Overparish Burial Board Case
In Hilary Term a mandamus action by the burial board of the parish of Puddlewick against Mitchell Vernon overseers was heard in Banco. The dispute centered on whether Mitchell Vernon township must contribute to a 3,000 pound burial ground loan repayable over twenty years. The court noted that only one vestry served all fifteen townships, and after considering attendance at the vestry meeting the Lord Chief Justice granted the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewlak Ted
Mitchell Vernon
Middlewick
Pabile ‘Loan Commissioners
Venty
Gray
Leather Frauds Trial In Central Criminal Court
At Old Court before Mr Justice Blackburn the Lewis Robert Poole perjury case continued. Key witnesses Beard and Woodford testified about removing property to Kingsthorpe and Chapman’s residence, tied to a prior conviction. Prosecution presented substantial evidence, with the trial expected to run late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Robert Poole
Beard
Woodford
Kingsthorpe
Chapman
Shipping Intelligence This Day Harwich to Exe ter Nordic ships
Shipping intelligence reports various movements including North Star from Middlesbro for Exeter and Vienna from Seaham to Portsmouth. Margaret Evans was off Dover en route to London. Beavers from Harlingen and Bruge from Hoven arrive at Gravesend. Weather wind SE, last flood. Frost and hunger death noted in Clapham manor street.
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Deal
Navy
North Star
Middlesbro
Exeter
Colombo
London
Newport
Vienna
Sunderland
Seaham
Portsmouth
Margaret Evans
New York
Dover
N.W
Gravesend
Beavers
Harlingen
Bruge
Hoven
Bankrupt Jackson accused in stearine fraud case at Bow Street
George Vernon Jackson a Kensington merchant and three time bankrupt faced police inquiry at Bow Street with connections to James Watt in a planned sale of five tons of stearine. Broker Mr Gull testified he facilitated credit and a 14 day term. warrant for arrest, bank advance details, and remand followed. Continued proceedings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watt
Alderman Allen
Albert Turner
Sole, Turner, and
Geo. Gull
Crosby Hall Chambers
Watt
Jackson
G. V. Jackson
Porsons
Jackeon
Mark Brown
Tooley-street
Pate
Crosa
Hill
Gull
Hamburg
Amsterdam
Wait
Robberies and thefts at High Street Whitechapel shop
Elie Greenrood faced Mr Knox on charges for stealing black silk worth 4 pounds 4s at Keilor’s shop in High Street Whitechapel after concealing it in her outerwear. A pledged scarf shawl worth 1 pound also surfaced. remand ordered to gather further evidence amid claims of prior conviction. Thames and St Katherine Docks cases follow with a ship keeper accused of stealing brandy aboard the Black Prince as the master is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Ann Smith
Yeates
Greaturex
William Hill
Edmonds
Draper
Broadway
Caroline Morris
Worship Street
Elie
Greenrood
Knox
Messrs. Keilor
High Street
Whitechapel
Tapley
Frm
Mesers
Keller
Bendall
Prisoner Remanded in Peckham Brandy Case
A London court remanded the prisoner after Custom-house officer Mr. Randall testified six bottles of strong first rate brandy went missing from the Victor at St Katherine's Dock. The prisoner claimed purchase in Peckham and offered a bottle to test. Further inquiries will determine wider involvement.
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Fficer
Coghlan
G. W. Randall
Victor
Singapore
St. Katherine’s’Dock
Peckham
Yardley
Peck- Aid
Randall
Case of the Fellowships of All Souls at Oxford
The Archbishop of Canterbury adjourned after a lengthy court discussion on the All Souls Fellowships case. He commended the learned counsel and assessors for their ample discussion and said he would give his decision on a future day with due notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canthrbury
Canterbury
Commercial Dock Company Meeting Reports Strong Half Year
A general court of the proprietors of Commercial Dock Company convened at 10 Fanchurch Street. The half year report showed 1 331 ships and 465 026 tons, with 666 wood laden and 214 537 tons, 624 corn 125 537 tons, 24 various 6 202 tons, and 67 light 19 101 tons. Dividend proposed 24 percent, tax free. Directors J W Bosanquet R Branatt J Mews and SM Ashburn reappointed. Exit to the Thames progressing satisfactorily. Meeting closed with thanks to the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchurch Street
Mir. Mori AN
Thames
Clairman
Gooll
J. W. Bosanquet
R. Branatt
J. Mews
SM. Ashburn
East and West India Dock Company half yearly meeting
The half yearly meeting of East and West India Dock Company proprietors was held at the Dock House Billiter street. Samuel Hyde presided and a 3 percent dividend for the half year was recommended and adopted. Distress in Liverpool saw three men charged with threatening riot and bread theft. sentences followed three months hard labor. A railway frost accident at Chatham illustrated metal brittleness. signals and levers failed under strain. Rich acquisitions from Rome for Kennington Museum and other gallery works were noted, with Sir Charles Eastlake securing Fra Angelico works for the National Gallery. The Hetton explosion inquiry resumed with witnesses confirming good ventilation and no gas. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce praised Cobden and the French treaty, with strong support for Cobden’s free trade efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billiter-street
Samuel Hyde
Liveroo
Liverpool
Kerry
Cada
Kersbury
Chatham
London, Chatham, and Dover
Kelcey
Rome
Robinson
South Kensington Museum
Papal
Campana
Kennington
Cupid
Michael Angelo
Donatello
Jacopo Della Quercia
Andrea Orcagna
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Desiderio di Settignano
Rosselino
Luca Della Robbia
Charles Eastlake
Fra Angelico
National Gallery
Herros
Hetton
W. Gardner
Ralph Hope
G. Gleghorn
R. Gardner
Robert Simpson
W. Anderson
John Bond
Anderson
Richardson
Newcastle
I. L. Bell
Buchanan
WSP
Cobden
France
England
James Anderson
James
Cobdan
Dramatic Town Fire Claims Two in Lofty Mansion
A fire at an old mansion on Mark Lane, once linked to a Spanish ambassador, gutted the upper floors in the early hours. Police constable Gale and his family fled to a neighboring roof, while servant Jane Chapman and a 3 year old girl escaped by attic route. The child fell from a parapet to a glass roof below, suffering severe injuries. both servants were hospitalized at St Thomas's and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark-lane
Fenchurch-streat
George II
St. James's
Lord Monteagle
Standish
William
Ale
Mary
Sarah Ann
Jana Chapman
Gale
Willam
Chapman
St. Thomas's Hospital
More Railway Accidents On Midland And Eastern Counties Lines
An alarming Midland line accident near Yate involved a rock fall that derailed the 1.35 up train but caused no serious injuries. The engine and carriages were placed back on the down line and returned to Bristol. On the Eastern Counties line, frost caused two accidents. first a goods train axle broke, wrecking two cars and delaying traffic, then an express wheel tire detached but the incident ended with no injuries and all passengers proceeding to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Yate
Eastern Counties Line
Ingatestone Station
London
Putrol
Ingatestone
Brentwood
Chelmaford
Explosion at Colney Hatch station shocks onlookers
A gas explosion at Colney Hatch station last evening blew the roof, nearly killing a guard on a train. The frost on iron pipes is blamed for the accident as rescuers assess damage and safety. Lord Vivian sustained a severe shoulder dislocation while hunting last Saturday but is recovering. An inquest is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norreers
Colney Hatch
Vivian
Brewsree
Tipperary Free Press
Brewster
Banzanovs Muever
Slico
Arepa
Callaghans
Sligo
Liverpool
Glasgow
Enniskillen
Belfast
Dulin Eveimag
Public affairs speech at York banquet lauds trade and peace
Lord Mayor of York hosts a banquet where Sir Charles Wood and county magnates discussed government measures, the Channel trade opening with France, and the value of extended commerce as peace security. He praised voluntary defense efforts, lauded Lord Grey and Ripon, and celebrated China war conclusions and anti slavery progress led by Yorkshire figures.
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York
Charters Wood
Channuel
France
Europe
House of Commons
Lord de Grey and Ripon
China
Shi
Aertherto
Ante Pals
Italy
Atlantic
Ita Uberty
Yorkshire
Wilberforce
Henry Broughan
Bravery and Courage Highlight Snowbound Scene and Bokhara Talk
A frost fog enshrouds the palace briefly, with ice fairs and clear water towers. Queen shows calm amid bombardment as Bavarian Amazon. Dr Wolffe delivers a gripping Bokhara lecture, praised by Bishop and attendees for perilous journeys and discovery of Stoddart and Conolly.
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Crystal Panacz
Water Towers
London
Ben
Narses
Gaeta
Naples
Francis 1
Leiter
Wourre
Our Institution
Wolffe
Bokhara
Stoddart
Conolly
Tartara
Hook
de. Hook
Sussex Garett
Money Market Report Shows Dull Trading and Bond Declines
The day features a stagnant market with few transactions beyond Consols settlement. Railways drift lower while bullion reserves shrink by 3.28 million francs per Bank of France monthly report. Prices edge down across securities, with Indian stocks muted and foreign bonds fluctuating but generally steady.
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Midlande
Great Western
London and North Westerns
South Eastern
Canada
Buenos Ayres
Chilfan
Ditto
Closing Prices and Market Figures Note
Closing prices show Consols and Money rates with quotes ranging from 16 to 92, reflecting market activity. Other entries indicate small shifts in bonds and commodities as investors adjust positions ahead of week-end trading.
Mining Intelligence Two o Clock Report
The Mining Share Market shows steadiness but very restricted business with only two or three transactions noted in the entire morning.
General Markets Corn Trade This Day
Market reports note English short supplies due to severe weather and a non navigable river. Wheat, English and foreign, firm at Monday’s prices with no fresh arrivals. Indian corn demand rising as barley remains steady. rye and beans show buyer activity. oats in strong demand. Arrivals include English wheat 540 grs, barley 2 130 grs, oats 70 grs, flour 970 sacks. foreign wheat 9 010 gr, barley 5 770 gr, oats 8 850 gr, flour 500 sacks and 3 230 brie.
Market report on commodity auctions and prices
The demand is dull as 2,000 bags Saltpetre were withdrawn at auction with low offers. KIVE shows 4,561 bags good white Bengal, one pile sold, PimEnTo moderate, 388 bags realized 2 0. Sugar and Cochin, Bermuda barrel purchases noted. Overall sales lack energy with prices largely unchanged from prior values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Corykx
Provisions in Newgate Market Prices Steady
This day Newgate market shows seasonably steady demand with firm prices. Beef ranges from 2s 3d to 4s 6d, mutton from 4d to 5d, veal cuts from 5d to 6d, pork small from 4s 6d to 5s 4d, large from 4s 10d to 4s 4d. Chameld Street reports supplies available and Iris lines fine. Land valued at 120s per owt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newgate
Prices rise as potato arrivals hindered by bad weather
Arrivals continue to be impeded by severe weather in Borough and Waterside markets. Stocks wear thin and prices advance with Scotch Regents 130s to 160s, ditto Gala 120s to 140s, rocks 120s to 100s, York filks 150s to 180s per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
HOPS Demand Drives Prices on Sussex and Weald Varieties
There was strong demand this week with several long lots taken off the market on speculation. Prices ranged from 71 to 7 for Sussex hops and from 82 to 8 10s for Wealds.
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Sussex
Wealds
Seeding Prices and Supplies From Bombay Calcutta and Azoff
Seagoing seed markets report linseed arrivals up to 19 603 units since the first, with Calcutta at 58s 6d and 58a 6d, and floating parcels at 38s cost, freight, and insurance. Kapeseed holds firm in Calcutta and Bombay Guzerat around 60e and 68a to 69a, with white linseed at 60e and other varieties at 58s. Linseed cakes show improved demand with New York barrels at 11 lis 6d and related prices. Tallow market quiet at 59d to 60a spot, 57s 6d for last three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Hoagut Avils
Calcutta
Black Sea
U.K
Local Market Report Shows Mixed Grain Demand
Moderate attendance of millers this morning. Wheat in retail demand with a 1d decline. Flour slow and as cheap as ever. Oats unchanged and oatmeal steady. Lochaz carp remains favored by buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimcs
Liverpool Cotton Sales Report for the Week
Telegraph notes week sales total 59 420 with 8 549 on speculation and 3 770 for export. Quotations steady. Stock 540 30 imports 11 374. Week totals 61 090. Cotton in great demand and hardly supplied. Sales likely 15 000 or more.
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Liverpool
Wakefield Corn This Day Telegraph Report
Supplies small. Navigation closed. Flue samples west at late rates, other details scarce. Barley and oats steady, beans unchanged. Bradford Trade notes buyers hesitant at high rates, limited transactions by spinners, export modest, home consumption shrinking. Stocks not heavy. hope for steady German trade if politics and money markets stabilize. Cork butter prices noted with limited sale.
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Wakefield
Bladford
Monnday
Germany
Bradford
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LAW Intelligence
Central Criminal Court
Old Court
Justice Blackburn
Shipping Intelligence
Telegraph
Carter
Manor-street
Clapham
H. J. Poole
St. Paul's
Knightabridge
Earl of Sefton
South Kensington
Saccori
Modena
Basomo
Archduke Albert
Police Intelligence
Bow-Street
Smit
Walker
Williams
Drury Lane ‘Theatre
Holmes
Larth
Smith
Frost
Lash
Adelphi Theatre
Fellowships OF All Souls
Oxford
East and West India Dock Company
Sir Charles Wood
Wind and Weather Report
Jan, Il
WY Electric and International Telegraph
Aberdeen
Armagh
Ise
Wesge
Inverness
N. Ee
Berwick
Brighton
N.E
W. Weryould
Cardiff
Mitford Haven Fine
Derby
Dublin
Peter W. Frost
Dundee
Brost Plymouth
Brox
Edinbur
Falmouth
Weymouth
Wee Whiteharen
Bartlepool
Yarmouth
W. Frost
Sheen
Norx
Money Market
Peel River
Mining Intelligence
Dar
General Markets
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