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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 21, 1849
Page
10
A church dispute in Chatteris ends with the jury awarding the plaintiff damages of 40s after Mr. Gathercole published a scurrilous pamphlet attacking Mr. Fryer. The Lord Chief Baron criticizes the pamphlet as indecorous, while upholding free expression within religious boundaries.
The Court of Directors swore General Sir Charles James Napier as Commander-in-Chief of the Company's forces. A banquet at the London Tavern followed with notable guests including the Duke of Wellington and several marquises. Napier spoke of serving under Queen Victoria and Wellington, seeking the people's confidence and the Directors support. The Countess Dowager of Mulgrave died Saturday in Eaton Square.
A fortress, vital to power, falls into allied hands after a long siege and enemy surrender. Leaders note heavy losses but emphasize pursuit of great aims. A letter from Lord John Russell praises Sir C Napier’s military genius, while a deputation meets Sir George Grey opposing Lord's-day train running.
A newly married young woman in Leavesden near Watford committed suicide by hanging herself in the cottage after her husband left for work. The deceased, once in service at Aylesbury, had a courtship history with two men and had recently married the carpenter Downer. No motive or external cause was found. death occurred after the husband’s morning departure, leaving the door locked and the body found by the bed post.
March 14 at Ealing Middlesex the wife of Rev G J Adenry born a son. Mar 13 Ryde Isle of Wight marriages include Thomas Mann to Eliza Ginp ons, and Jeremiah Jennings to Jane Barkhuad. Chelmsford Morison to Sarah Ketey. Salisbury Dawkins to Anne Nalisuh. Fazeley Marshall to Priscilla James. Oxford George Thomasin to Mary Underhill. Deaths list include Monraaug Boulton aged 25 from a siege, Elizabeth Vignx wife of a watchmaker, Mrs Susanna Panny, Rev Joan Waits, Catherine Morison, Dowager Countess of Mulgrave.
The letter-press printers of Glasgow held a meeting on Tuesday and unanimously resolved to petition the House of Commons for repeal or reduction of the paper duty the stamp duty on newspapers and the duty on advertisements stating these taxes injure their industry and have left many unemployed.
The English Funds have been heavy since the last issue with anxious dealer sentiment amid continental political unsettlements. Consuls show the greatest value drop and a 23 percent decline signals market weakness. In foreign markets Peruvian and Buenos Ayres rise slightly, Spanish Bonds fall, and shares trade poorly. Newcastle line troubles linger as Midland directors face possible inquiry. Irish railways gain morale after talks with Lord John Russell and potential government aid to trunk lines, Dublin and Belfast poised for benefits. In Mark Lane Monday, business was dull though prices barely held.
The Gazette records legal notices listing certified marriage places in Glamorganshire and a string of bankrupts with dates and solicitors across London and the provinces. Names include Henry Apams Bridgetown Devonshire and John Flynn Birmingham with corresponding March 22 27 dates and April 21 23 deadlines.
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