Provisional Committee Announces Brighton Rail Share Options
The Provisional Committee informs Stephenson’s Brighton line shareholders that Parliament has passed a railway act from Croydon to Brighton. Shareholders may secede or continue subscriptions. notices must be given by June 7 at Lombard Street. 11,000 shares issued, exchange to be arranged. Mr Till will provide details.
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Britis Plate Glass Company
Amicable
Writish
Forvien
C. A
ONY Paker R.C. Warton
Mart
Talable
Neal Kitty
Carn Brae
Allan Beagle
Kellegerms
Wheal Jewel
Wheal Agar
Wherry Minow
Bolivar Mining Association
Npy
Este Railway
C. Warton
Threadneedle Street
Lombard Street
Stephenson
Richard Till
Till
Cornhill
Raert Stephenson
Paris
France
Copenhagen
Lord Spencer
Lord Brougham
Brougham Hall
Sligo
Belfast
Lord Belfast
Gibson
Desuis
O'Connell
Hult
Times
Protestant Association
London
Gardeners Gazette Proposes Broad Horticultural Mission
The Gardeners Gazette announces its launch as a comprehensive weekly for horticulturists from laborers to nobility, pledging fearless reporting, price lists, and advocacy. It calls dukes, nurserymen, and horticultural societies to support free access, exchange papers, and publish notices and ads to advance gardening interests nationwide.
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Gardeners’ Gazette
Duke of
Devonshire
Ineet Weekly
Duke of Wellington
Hudson
Bach
Gardener's Gazette
Claseca
Gazotte
Idler and Breakfast Table Companion
Feariera
Unese
Horticultural Society
Gardner’s Gazette
Gazette
Bite
America
London
Strand
Iter
Death From Hydrophobia After Dog Bite Tragedy
Charles Blanchard, a groom from Tottenham Court Road, died nine weeks after being bitten by a dog that later escaped. He had previously noticed no danger, but while in London he developed hydrophobia and convulsions, dying after a painful illness. The dog’s fate remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blanchard
John-street
Totstenham-court Road
Reading
Berkshire
London
Harvest Prospects Across Cambridgeshire and Surrounding Counties
Weather and recent rains have shaped the wheat and corn harvest across Cambridgeshire and adjacent counties. Reports describe generally good to excellent yields with long stalks and heavy grain in places like Swarvesey, while storms and rain have caused some damage to straw and potential malting quality. Other crops such as beans, turnips, apples, pears, and plums show varied but favorable prospects as farmers anticipate a strong overall harvest if continued mild weather holds.
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Bere
Counies
Cambridge
Huauingdua
Bedford
Hertford
Collones
Swarvesey
Huntingdon Road
Cambridgeshire
Hants
Surney
Leed
Horsley
Ripley
Cobham
Farnham
Oassis
Yougabie
West Kear
Blackheath
Charlton
Kidbrooke
London Trials and Cholera Notes of August 1837
A compact London dispatch notes funds to oust members, a Harrison fee dispute, and a Windsor transfer of a royal bedstead. It praises rising concert costs and a notable silver mine near Nevagh. Irish cholera fears spread as passports rise, with Rowe’s reports. A long trial ends with an acquittal amid cross examination and priestly admonitions.
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Harrison
Tudin
Windsor
Comercial
Frank Rheot
Garry Kennedy
Nevagh
Francis
Ireland
Rowe
Albano
Viascati
Economica Hogst Metat
Paris
Hipodrome Races Case at Kennington Petty Sessions
At Kennington Petty Sessions Codd and colleagues heard cases arising from Hip podrome Race Course at Notting Hill. The landlord Nathaniel Britton of the Duke of Clarence faced an information for selling stout in an unlicensed booth. The Hippodrome proprietors Whyte and Hawthorn also faced penalties for beer sales without proper licensing. The bench ruled Hippodrome not a public racecourse and convicted Britton and Whyte with fines. Hawthorn case postponed for service.
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Codd
Barlow
Pilkington
Vincent
Kennington
Hippodrome
Nottinghill
Nathaniel Britton
Duke of Clarence
Shepherd’s Bush
Dans Byrne
George IV
Wire
Victualler’s Protection Society
Edward Sweet
Norway-place
Hackney Road
Crosa
Byrne
Whyte
Marlow
Ascot
Doncaster
Goodwood
Newmarket
Hoo
Eton
Enfield
Witnesa
Edward Mayne
Commissioner of Police
Epsom
York
Wiloesa
Liverpool
Howth Park
Heaton Park
John Whyte
Mathew Hawthorn
Widow Detrosier charged for selling newspapers in Clerkenwell
The case at Hatton Garden police office alleges Elien Detrosier widow of Rowland Detrosier sold newspapers in her Jubo Street shop on Sunday. Churchwardens acted as prosecutors but did not press penalty if she ceased the nuisance, so she was discharged on costs. The report mocks the idea of prosecuting a poor widow and notes other local matters and comments from the Chronicle.
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Elien Detrosier
Rowland Detrosier
Hatton Garden
Jubo-Street
Clerkenwell
Foundling Hospital
Children’s Friend Society
Throgmortoo-street
Moore
Tom Lansdowne
Twenty-second Regiment of Foot
Buttevant
Cork
London
National Gallery
the Chronicle
St. Pancras
Robert Peel
Duke of Rutland
Lorbyshire
Robert Peet
Robert
Robert Hutton
Dublin
Potney Park
Roehampton
Crompton
Eton
Liverpool
England
Derby
Preston
Hutton
Geological Society
Royal Irish Academy
University College, London
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Marquis of Waterford
Norway
Central Court hears cases of assault on police and theft
Edward Gossett and William Clitheroe faced indictments for feloniously cutting and wounding Constable Beaumont after trespass on grounds near Hachory. Gossett found guilty and mercy recommended. Clitheroe acquitted. John Faith admitted theft tied to Robarts and Co. items. mercy urged but felony upheld. Grand Jury criticized pawnbrokers while praising police. John Cronin sentenced to death with life spared on extreme terms.
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Justice Williams
Edward Gossett
William Clitheroe
Thomas Beauauat
Gossett
Beaumont
Clitheroe
Ir. Payne
C. Phillips
Parnes
Hachory
Turner
Gussett
Elation-House
Afr
Doy Ure
John Faith
Robarts and Co
Phillips
Bodkin
Messrs. Robarts, Curtis, and Co
New Court Case in Common Sergeant Court
Joseph Mullins a waster bricklayer surrendered on bail to face an indictment for feloniously stealing 214 pounds of iron valued at 39s from George Hobby. Hobby, a policeman and former baker, testified the iron oven was left in Mrs Norris’s cellar and later seen with a marine store dealer, Gill.
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New Court
Joseph Mullins
George Hobby
Prendergast
Messrs
Phillips
Clarkson
Norris
Cremercourt
Gray's
Mrs. Norris
Mr. Norris
Webber
Omnibus Nuisance Debated At Aldermen Meeting
In Cheapside and across the city drivers of omnibuses race and collide, alarming pedestrians and merchants. Alderman Copeland urged a bill to curb the nuisance, while Sir Peter Laurie supported action and warned delays. A cab collision case involving Henry Dixon was adjourned sine die as drivers blamed each other and witnesses failed to identify the omnibus number.
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Guildhall
Pollice Comiries
Alderman Copeland
Peter Laurie
Laurie
Cheapside
Sam
Peter
Henry Dixon
Pinkivil
St. Mildred’s Court
Cheapaide
Bucklersbury
Winatasley
Cornhill
Bow Church
Theas
Alderman Winchester
Boy Colleghan Charged In Oxford Street Pickpocket Case
General Mundy testified he felt followed by several boys and kept his handkerchief in his pocket. A policeman stopped Colleghan with two other youths, who had been observed stealing handkerchiefs. The magistrate remanded the boy, noting many young thieves operate with dexterity and suggesting a favorable fate if circumstances improve.
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Marlborough Street
Colleghan
Bridewell
Mundy
Oxford Street
Irish Vicaro in London: Catherine Houghton Fined for Assault
Catherine Houghton, an Irish resident of Hyde Park Place, was charged after assaulting Police Constable George Walker near 2 AM. She attacked, bit his thigh, and resisted locking up. Judge Shutt fined her the full penalty of one pound and the coat’s value. she was handcuffed at the station.
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Marylebone
Catherine Houghton
Emerald Isle
No 7
Hyde-park-place
George Walker
Dublin
Seduction and robbery case at Lambeth Street
Alexander Staii a red haired youth with large whiskers faced seduction and robbery charges after allegedly taking a pony and property from Thomas Weatey of Brighton and living with his wife near Bethnal Green. The couple admitted fault. the prisoner was discharged as Weatey forgave and recovered property. A separate Thames Office case involved Carnelius Driscoll, an Irishman, caught stealing odd boots linked to bootmakers’ new detection method. He was charged with three felonies and remanded for trial.
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Lambeth Street
Alexander Staii
Thomas Weatey
Brighton
Weatey
Bethnal Green
Westey
Bnsband
Thames
Carnelius Driscoll
Para
Crouch
Chipchase
West’s
Broderip
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Charing Crows
St. Martin
Ceton
R. C. Warton
Weowrspat
Finstead
Charing-cross
Great May's Tailings
St. Martin’s Lane
G. A. Canton
Hhis
Hatchett’s Hotel
Piccadilly
Golden Croa
COX Savory, Goldsmith, &c
Cormbull
Gould
Fizst
Price Do
Thomas Norris
Ate Ue Hi Seca
Mulliog
Hubby
Tiue
Clarkane
Mr. Webber
Clarksona
Mr. Clarkson
Mortimer-Street
Cavendish-Square
Hatton-garden
Davin
William Morton
Cramer
Kensing
Petty Sessions
Hauslob
Constantinople
Vienna
New York
Gre
Columbia Aoa Philaelphia
Miss Martineau
Central Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Justice Waliness
John Cronin
Arraigos
Police Intelligence
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