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Verdict of Willful Murder in Benfield Case and Local Incidents
The jury returned a verdict of willful murder on the body of Mr. Benfield killed in a fray on the water last Monday. Also reported are the death of the wife of Mr. Purdie, a Mint Street paper-stainer, found bruised in a cellar well. Coroner’s inquest adjourned for more evidence. Ongoing police activity includes digging and paving in St James's Park for water drainage to aid the royal guards in wet weather. Other items note robberies near Harrow, perjury cases, shoplifting, assemblies at Hertford, and ship arrivals from China with captains Boots and Worth bringing news to London. Reports from Scarborough-Span and Boston, with international updates from Frankfurt, Corsica, and Petersburgh. Whitehall notices grant heraldic and port inspection offices. Royal appointments include Windsor Herald and a new royal physician.