Slander Case Overemphasis on Rates Sparks Verdict
In a London exchequer proceeding before Baron Bramwell, Baines v Berridge centers on a Kettering hairdresser and toy dealer accused of libel after a parish rate dispute. The defendant, invoking indemnification, read a public notice alleging embezzlement to press readers, prompting the plaintiff to seek vindication. Jury awards nominal damages of 2 pounds, with costs to be taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qooet
Niel Prius
Westminster
Baron
Bramwell
Common Jarles
Baines
Berridge
Ome Q.c
Ms Vis
Macaulay
Ee Cee
Kettaring
C& Them
Cestes
Pelo
Nerochial Fonds
Ward
Peddington
Kettering
Osea
Paddington
Pleintiff
Baron Bramwell
Coata
Trepass case over voucher rule at St James Hall ball
Lieutenant Atcherly R N sues Benjamin Webster master of the Dramatic College over denial of admission to a ball at St James Hall on 5 December 1860. He claims loss of time and money. court finds no legal right to enforce admission or vouchers and dismisses the petition with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atcherly
R.N
Benjamin Webster
The
Dramatic College
Robinson
Lieutenant Atcherly
Deniel
Webster
St. James's Hall
St. James’s Hall
Lst
Mr. Webster
the Dramatic College
Cass
Honour
County of
Middlesex
Regent Street
Pisinoiff
Atoherly
Queston
Costa
Thave
Hansome
Bedford
Brown
Han
Police Intelligence and London Court Proceedings
A youth named Janes Williams was brought before the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House charged with attempting to steal a box of tea worth five shillings from William Dawson. The court noted his act as a serious robbery and sentenced him to six weeks imprisonment. Separately, a woman described as Jane Clark, alleged to be of title, faced charges for stealing four eggs and one orange but was discharged after the prosecuting evidence and defense suggested no felonious intent. The report also notes high relief demand at Westminster, with 180 of 300 applicants deemed deserving and aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansion House
Janes Williams
William Dawson
Threadneedie-street
Westminster
Jane Clark
Davis
Eaton-street
Pimlico
Prosecutrix
Progacurix
Aoliceman
Ranelagh Works
Murder revealed by a ghost at Ken near Kendal
The Kendal Mercury reports a strange tale from Stramongate in which a bedridden young woman, Marian Allan, describes a black garbed specter that led locals to a cellar where bones and scattered hops were found beneath a hearth tile. The bones’ age suggests a long-forgotten crime, while townsfolk debate the events and seek the truth behind the ghostly visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kendal Mercury
Stramongate
Kitty Gibson
Strees
Joseph Allinson
Bobbin-Turner
Marian Allan
Asee
Orme an Home in Surrey Elects Four Orphans
A large Surrey meeting at Home, Ham-common near Richmond elected four orphan girls for the Orme institution. The home houses nearly 100 orphans and plans a new building to accommodate 200, needing 2,500 more pounds. A Fancy Sale, patronized by the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary, will aid funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Orme
Hax-common
Surrey
Homy
Ham-common
Richmond
Sneyd Edgeworth
Sir W. Dunbar
J. Brown
Christchurch
Blackfriars
R. Whittingham
J. Morgan
Trosteea
Jensy Stilwell
Mary Edridge
Jaoe Gange
Sarah Jane Penton
Hr.h
Duchess of Cambridge
HRA
Princess Mary
Marquia of Lansdowne
Fonda
Horniman
East End
Suutter
Highstreet
Shoreditch
Panes
Poplar
Hanoaford
Bromley
Martin
Vint
Bow
Grayling
Commerial-road
Beeton
Blair
Berh
Stuart
Stepney
M‘cash
Barber
Stratford
Eckney
New Chursh
Hacmey
Pursell
Cornhill
Wolf
Railway Accidents On The Manchester Sheffield And Lincolnshire
A passenger train on the Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire line between Penistone and Huddersfield derailed in a tunnel near Derby Dale. The engine jumped from the down line, blocking both rails, while carriages were damaged though no passengers were hurt. Guards aided in evacuation as engines and workmen cleared the track, with the down line reopened by Sunday morning. Separate fire incidents at Roby and Chat Moss involved goods trains carrying cotton bags being ignited by sparks, prompting temporary road closures and detours for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester, Sueffield, and
Lincolnshire
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire
Penistone
Huddersfield
Peniston
Cumberworth
Derby Dale
Joseph Handley
Sheffield
Sharps
Sacre
Lne
Manchester
Liverrvoon and Manchester Railway
Roby
Liverpool and Manchester
Liverpool
Chat Moss
Patricroft
Fearful Lincoln railway accident and inquest report
A Durham Ox Hotel inquest into Frederick Taylor engine cleaner killed near Greetwell on Monday. Evidence names guard Richard Pearson and inspector Hargraves. verdict cites wheel tire broken by atmospheric frost as accident cause. Coroner notes sub sequent death of Mr Clarke and dangerous state of driver Stilllee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Ox Hotel
Lincoln
Hitching
Frederick Taylor
Greetwell
Robey
Manchester
Sheffield
Lincolnshire Ailway Company
Hargraves
Richard Pearson
Daza
John Barber
Amar
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway Company
New Holland
Lion Hotel
Ar. Clarke
Stilllee
Publications announced by Hurst and Blackett list
Lirenany News reports Hurst and Blackett of Great Marlborough Street publish a catalog of forthcoming works. Titles include Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of William and Victoria, The Life and Correspondence of Admiral Sir Charles Napier, The Medical Missionary in China, Essays from The Quarterly, The English Sportsman in the Western Prairies, Seasons with the Sea Horses, Ten Years Wardings Among the Ethiopians, Memoirs of Royal Ladies, The Secret History of the Court of France under Louis XV, The Artbiography of a Stepe Coachman, A Saunter through the West end, Katherine and her Sisters, Ice Bound, My State of the World, The Cravens of Beech Hall, Next Door, A New Story and other works. Visitors at the Crystal Palace yesterday totaled 1,580 by Adminsbuug on payment and 212 by season tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirenany News
Hurst and Blackett
Great Marlborough-street
William [V
Victoria
Duke of Buckhingham
Sir Charles Napier
EB. Napier
China
William Lockhart
Misa Freer
the Quarterly
James Hannay
Prairies
Ben Grantley Berkeley
Jemnes Lamont, Esq
F.G.S
T. J. Hutchinson
F.R.G.S
Fernando Po
Emily Sools
France
Louis XV
Stepe
Thomas Gross
Leigh Hont
Katherine
Emily Ponsorby
Walter Thornbury
Francs Browne
the Cravens of
Beech Hall
Mre. Gatse
Mra. Thomson
Mra S. C Hall
Crystal Palace
Risca Colliery Explosion Inquest Proceedings Continue
The inquiry at Risca colliery resumed after dispatches as witnesses described ventilation issues. Colliers including Joseph Hale and Thomas Purnell testified about wind directions, gas buildup, and prior blower incidents that may have influenced the blast, while others recounted rescue efforts and fatalities.
Science Minute on Education and Mechanics Institutes
The Science Minute before the Committee on Education outlined state aid policy for industrial classes in science at South Kensington. Buckmaster described certificates and grants for exam candidates who teach chemistry lessons, with prizes for pupils and annual November examinations. the plan aims to boost mechanics institutes and establish chemistry and physiology study classes at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bushmaster
South Kensington Museum
Southam
Mechanics’ Institutes
A, Reed
Whalley
M,p
Afr. Layard
Buckmaster
Buckmister
Alcohol as Food or Medicine Debate at Society of Arts
Last night the Society of Arts heard Dr Edward Sulru E R S discuss recent inquiries into alcohols as food. He disputed the view that alcohol is a food or heat source, presenting experiments showing alcohol is not transformed for body heat. He termed alcohol a medicine that alters bodily processes and warned against abuses, with remarks on racial habits and climate effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Chambers
Edward Sulru
E.R S
Deas of Alcohols
Theody
India
Ballot Society to Hold Manchester Conference on Voting Rights
The executive committee met at Guildhall Chambers and considered a letter from William Hargreaves urging a northern conference. He pledged increased subscriptions to fund anti intimidation of voters and defend political rights. A conference was set for Manchester Free Trade Hall on Tuesday the 29th at 3 PM with a deputation including Lord Teynham and Hon. F. Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall Chambers
Man
Nodes
Whitehurst
Bontems
Wm. Hargreaves
Constitutional Defence Committee
Craven-hill-gardens
Ballot Society
Manchester
England
London Society
Sam
Thania
Executive Committee
Air
Sidenbam Ni Bay
Free Trade Hall
Lord Teynham
F. H. F. Berkeley
C. Whitehurst
Wiltahire Austin
Worning Men's Excursion To Paris
A committee chaired by Mr. Merriman outlines an Easter Paris excursion for British workers. They aim to lower fares by negotiating with English railways and provide lodging in Paris. A registration system will limit attendance, with a Paris reception by Siecle directors and funds raised through a preliminary expense fund led by John Cassell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Merriman
London
Metropolia
The
Siecle
Ban Jong
Orpheonistes
John Cassell
Poaching Ring Captured Near Barton by Nottingham Keepers
A serious poaching affray occurred Tuesday morning near Barton. Twelve poachers tried to flee with nets and gear as three of Sir Arthur Clifton's keepers confronted them with night dogs. A violent scuffle ensued. one dog was pinned, another poacher stabbed the dog with an iron rod. Police led by Superintendent Patethorpe later pursued and captured six men at Ratcliffe Bridge. Names include William Mannan, John Wakefield, William Arnold, Thomas Bosworth, Nathan Weedward, and Edward Price. They were remanded for further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrinc- Ham
Sir Arthur Clifton
Barton
Nottingham
Sir Arthur
Patethorpe
Nottingham County Police
William Mannan
John Wakefield
Wiliam Arnold
Thomas Bosworth
Nathan Weedward
Edward Price
Ratclfie Bridge
Palethorpe
Fatal boiler explosion at Whitechapel ends inquest
The coroner's jury found that Johnson Betchlen and John Plumb died in a boiler explosion at Mears Craven and Company premises. Insufficient evidence showed the exact cause, but the jury urged separate feed mains and gauges for each boiler and noted lack of gauge cocks and proper exposure of viewing glasses. They recommended Craven implement suggested alterations by Mr. Fraser. The report also contains market notices and advertisements from The Morning Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Diak
Johson Betchlen
John Plumb
Mears, Craven and Company
Messra
Births Marriages and Deaths From a London Paper
A string of notices records births, marriages, and deaths with names and places across Kent, Beckenham, Worthing, Scarborough, Norwich, Hull, Scarborough, and London. Entries include Chater, Butler Cator, Clarke Barclay, Collingwood Kelly, de Canity, Fitzgerald, Fos, and many others, with dates spanning the 10th to the 18th inst. The list lists spouses, addresses, and family connections in a traditional society column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler—Cator
St James's Church
Paddigton
Thomas Butler
Emma Elizabeth Bertia
Bertie Cator
Sussix
Clarke Barclay
Br.duee’s
Norwich
Thomas Clarke, Esq
Great Yarmouth
Mary Anne Gedny
G. D. Barclay
South-town
Cullingwood—Kelly
St Peter's Gatholic Church
Scarborough
E. Goldie
Joaph
Collingwood
Hull
Margarets Dayzater
John Kelly
Blenhaima Terrace
DE Canity ET Dallnitz
Rome
Chries William de Cannty
Dalviita
Helen Georgiana
John Knight
Wolverley House
County Worcester
Kimmonbeth
County Somerset
Fitzgeraldo—Wildes
Warwick Street
Gerald Richard Fitzgerald
Agnes Gerrgana
George Wildus
Fim Hank
Manchester
Foot—Fayle
St. Mark's
Torwool
Cunninsham Noel Spot
Dogmerfield Haute
Sophia Maria
Michard Bayle
Trinity Church
Torquay
Gard
Duke of Wellingon's
Elisa Hroriutes
Augusta
Frederick Wm. Frankaie
Berie
Also Mentioned on This Page
LAW Intelligence
Jax
Westminster County Court
Worcester
Dr. Pepys
Foundain
Bish
Tes Anrrep Srates
United States
Union
Bat
Bank of England
Liv
New York
Etna
Hollowan
Police Intelligence
Scoroner
Risca
Derrick
Mr. Brough
Mr. Llewellyn
Mark Brace
Owen
Richard Deakin
Mr. Owen
English
James Sims
Bray
Thomas Purnell
Black Vein
Witness
George Hayes
Thomas Williams
Thomas Bryan
No. 10
Committee OF
Council ON Education
Society OF Arts
PHE Ballot Society
Whitechapel
Morning Post
J. W. Benson
Ludgatehill
St. Paul's
Benson
Ming
Agenu
Good House Oaala
Derbyshire
Boas Russhll
Bee Kloceare Bratton
Dell
WiLoowai
Neecee Cross Tomvany
Hotton
Tapibhon
Bea
Hadepeo
Enland
Meath Tondon
Highbury
Kingsland
W.B
SU Ceasar
Ieee
PAEBR
Earth
Berane
Parr
Hild
Fatent
Providoree Som
Winabury-square
Ry Beth
Francois
Jeans
Stecc Saliha
Kiara Cross
Enaton-square
Rowlands
Kalydor
Birthe
Aubten
Sordeant
Jabu Iron Postaby
Old Chaspion
Kent
Chater
Chichester Lodge
Beckenham
Frederick Chater
Davidson
Royal ‘Hoar
Denman
Aingee
Newlyn
Penzance
Arthur Rubert Ainger
Congelton
Beistow
Ashburnhangrive
Gravawich
John Wiliam Hinnton
Boyse
Jorquay
Wiard
Richard Boyse
Bannow Mout
County Werford
Halbin Street
Belgravia
Chew
Napier Street
Colingwood
Sarah Anne
Tom Chew
Ian
Little Moorticids
Bammond
Lindistern
Morisenn’s
Victia
Australia
Thomas Mo
Tegue Haomond
Hay
Harvey
Joanna
B. Harvey
Grammar School
Berkhampst
Francis Bay L
Karah
William Herbert Lightfoot
Het. Beed
Nettlefold
Mary Ann
Nettefold
Hortben
Lea Hons
Bocleshall
Btaffordehin
Francis Ricain Northern, Esq
Parsons
Willam Parsona
Boget
Reading
Robertson
Doper Obart
Alexander Hoerarn
Oberon and Simon
Greet College-stree’ Weatioe &. Pcott
Chudleigh
Devon
Wm Inaac Scott
Eget
Brooke
Binst
Penter Gake Stooke
Wm. Hickson
Builer
Amago
Lancashir
Alice
Sife
Thomes Hoteliffe
Thomas Hayward Haycliffe
Alfred HurowUmos
Doreet-atreet
Salisiory-cquere
Dorsat-strost
Batsborpequere
Floot Stroot
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