Law intelligence court session on rehearing and receivers
In the Court of Chancery at Fen 27 the Solicitor-General seeks discharge of a rehearing order citing breach of faith and arrangements. Arguments pro and con follow as the case awaits judgment, with references to related motions on receivers and injunctions. Meanwhile the Court of Common Pleas handles a pedigree dispute at Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Chancery
Fes
Anson BD. Davis
Master of the Rolls
Barber
Wr. Lynch
Jacob
Solicitor-General
Suarrez T- Gore
Portugal
Paris
London
Lisbon
Knight
Kindersly
Dowel
Court OF Common Pleas
Guildhall
Robinson
Tr. McHanan
Bankruptcy and Libel Case Themes in 1832 London Court
In a Peninsular Exchequer session, Owen the bankrupt’s assignees sued a furniture broker Brasher over a Peckham house fit with goods and a resale six years later. The jury found for Brasher. In a separate Corinthians case, Cornthwaite sues Taylor for a libellous cheque blotting a settlement. Barrow’s clerk reported confusion over the word robberY on the draft, but damages were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Exchequer
Baron Bolland
Marshall
Brasher
Owen
Bell-asley
Cornhill
Steer
Erle
Peckham
Cornthwaite Tb. Taylor
Stephen
Mar. F. Kelly
Ball
Barlow
Farthing Damages in Libel Case Verdict
A plaintiff seeks costs via advice from counsel. The jury must decide if they support the defendant or award the plaintiff a farthing. Baron Bolland leaves the question to the jury on libel and damages. The jury retires, returns with verdict for the plaintiff, damages one farthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Bolland
Ning O’clock
Furious driving of the Brentford omnibus ends in fine
Police report a Brentford omnibus driver William Ford charged with drunkenness and furious driving after a collision with a rival omnibus. A sister of a witness was injured and unable to attend. Ford admits drinking. a constable testifies both he and a witness were drunk. Ford fined 40 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Square
William Ford
Brentford
John Jackson
Knightsbridge
Jackson
Burrell
Hatton-Garden
Lloyd
Friar
Ashton
Smith
Witness
Henesey
Field
Mint
Hall
House of Smith
Murder at Banstead Murder Verdict in Coroners Inquest
In Banstead two pistol shots killed Mr John Richardson of Bletchingley. Witness James West saw two men flee toward the Rose Bushes wood after hearing cries. Surgeon Peake said a pistol ball perforated the lungs. Jury returned a verdict that the deceased was murdered by two unknown men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richardson
Bletchingley
Carter
Kingston
Banstead
Surrey Yeoman’s
James West
Carrier
Ewell
Epsom
Fontway
Peake
Chelsea Friendly Association Draws Large Turnout
The Chelsea Friendly Association met on Wednesday night at the White Hart Tavern on King's Road. Deputations from Westminster and St George’s Outward attended, greeted with a hearty welcome. The society is improving in numbers and support as it seeks repeal of the house and window taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
White Hart Tavern
King’s Road
Westminster
St. George’s
British cutter Seaflower brings Lisbon mails to Falmouth
From our correspondent in Falmouth the Seaflower arrives with Lisbon news dated the 6th. General Stubbs, newly commanded at Santarem, was ordered to attack at once but declined to risk a breach against Miguelite seven Regiments. A Miguelite concentration near St Ube is reported and Stubbs is said to have retreated to Cartaxo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaflower
Morgan
Portugal
Lisbon
Stubbs
Santarem
Don Miguel
St.Ube’s
Cartaxo
Naval and Military Officers Land Grant Remission Scale
A Colonial Office circular states grants of land to naval and military officers proceeding as settlers to North America are replaced by a remission of purchase money upon producing warrants from senior officers. It lists remission amounts by rank and years of service, with conditions on residence and cultivation and notes that passage expenses are not funded by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Office
Downing-street
Colonial Department
Secretary of State
North America
Board of Admiralty
Graitney
Springfield
Scotland
Gretna
Common Council Receives Multiple City Business Items
The Court of Common Council met for general business with Remembrancer notes on parliamentary applications affecting the city. A petition from the London General Institution was referred to the Finance Committee, and Christ's Hospital governors’ returns were reported. Leases and a 5002 grant for Moorfields paving were approved, and a bill to cut port tonnage duties to one sixth was ordered to pursue. An Act to repeal the 18th George I was unanimously supported, and the City Lands Committee was tasked to review artificer and trader charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Council
London General Institution
Free Hospital
Greville-street
Hatton-garden
Finance
Christ’s Hospital
City Lands’ Committee
Navigation and Port of London
Port of London
Elective Franchise Committee
London
Distressing accident at Tavistuck chapels
Gas escaped from a floor pipe at Tavistuck Wesleyan Chapel during an evening service causing a panic and a deadly trampling. Two boys Symons and Saunders died, a young woman critically hurt, an old man injured, and many others hospitalised or shaken. Gas stoppage at the Gas Works plunged nearby Calvinist chapel into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavistuck
Wesleyan Chapel
T. W. Smith
Brook Street
Royal audience and theatre visit noted in London
The King met with the Archbishop of Canterbury Earl of Belfast Earl Howe Sir J Kempt and Sir J Cockburn yesterday. The Duke of Cumberland the Duchess of Gloucester and the Princess Sophia visited their Majesties. The Queen attended a Covent Garden performance of The Revolt of the Harem last evening. A guard of honour and police officers accompanied the Queen to private entrances. Guests included the Earl of Denbigh Lord Chamberlain the Earl and Countess Brownlow Viscount and Viscountess Falkland and Miss Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop of
Canterbury
Earl of Belfast
Earl Howe
J. Kempt
J. Cockburn
Duke of Cumberland
Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Sophia
Princess Augusta
Covent-garden Theatre
Lee
Messrs. Smith and Gardner
Earl of Denbigh
Earl and Countess Brownlow
Falkland
Hudson
Gazette of
Saint Gall
Switzerland
Capes
St. Pancras
Mornington Crescent
House of Commons
Knightsbridge
St. George’s
Southwark
Islington
Asis
Pitt
Fitzroy Theatre Letter Defends Revolt of the Workhouse
A Fitzroy Theatre proprietor rebutts a Morning Paper critique of the burlesque Revolt of the Workhouse. He argues the piece is mischaracterized and defends the theatre against claims of coarseness while noting royal visits to rival venues and urging the sovereign to see the Fitzroy's own productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seraglio
Mr. Oxberry
Fitzroy Theatre
Fitzroy
Drury Lane
Collection of Ancient Armour at Queen's Bazaar Oxford Street
A private view showcases Bernard Brocas's armour and arms collection now at the Queen's Bazaar, Oxford Street. The display features rare oriental weapons, a Greek bronze helmet, European helmets from Richard I onward, varied swords, fire-arms from Edward IV to modern rifles, and ornate horse armour and tabards. The collection, valued for its metals and workmanship, will be broken up at auction by Mr George Robins on March 19 unless purchased by noble collectors. The Catalogue Raisonné by Mr Planuché accompanies the sale, praised for its historical research. Public viewing continues until the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brocas
Wakefield Park
Berks
Queen's Bazaar
Oxford Street
Richard Sr
Toledo
Ferrara
Solingen
Passau
Bilboa, &c
Edward IV
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Edward VI
Mary
Elizabeth
Somes T
Charles I
Napoleon
Elba
Waterloo
George Robins
Planuché
Robins
Divisions in the House of Commons over Liverpool Disfranchisement Bill
Letters to the editor from Charles Paget G F Heneage and Ruddell Todd note omissions and votes on the Liverpool Disfranchisement Bill. Paget says his name was omitted in last night's division and that he paired with J C Herries. Heneage confirms voting with the majority. Bowes paired with E Stanley for the second reading, and Ruddell Todd voted for the second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
J. C. Herries
Uxbridge House
Charles Paget
Brooks
Ruddell Todd
Bowes
E. Stanley
West Cumberland
Union of the Metropolitan Benefit Societies Meeting Proposes Shares
The committee for a union of metropolitan benefit societies advocates a small stock approach to fund joint ventures. They discussed forming a general committee with delegates, allowing nonmembers to buy shares and join as benefit societies to pursue education, land cultivation, and employment for members. The plan seeks to use limited subscriptions to activate a broader cooperative venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion
York-street
St. James’s
Prince Talleyrand Dinner Attended by Royals and Diplomats
A Wednesday state dinner hosted by Prince Talleyrand drew Prussian and Dutch ministers along with British nobles including the Duchess of Bedford and Earl and Countess of Sefton. The Brazilian minister and Chevalier de Mattos also engaged with the royal party before taking leave. A Poole dissenters meeting then drew over 1,000 attendees urging a petition to Parliament on grievances affecting nonconformists, with some liberal Anglicans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Talleyrand
Duchess of Bedford
Earl
Countess of
Sefton
Lord Auckland
Poole
D'Israeli Reprint Praised In Ninth Edition Review
The True Sun lauds J. D'Tsraell's ninth edition of a collection on Mr. D'Israeli, noting the enduring charm despite repeated readings. It defends copyright respect, praises the Genius of Judaism, and remarks on a detailed portrait engraved by R. Graves, while recognizing the author’s widening liberal spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Positics of
J. D'Tsraell
Moxon
D’israeli
Kid
Hermes
Mercury
Bill Soames
Ana
Shakspeare
Dryden
Charles II
Sheffield
Duke of Buckingham
Halifax
O'Traell
Charles the First
D‘israeli
R. Graves
Denning
Mr. D'Israeli
Metropolitan police cost and parish burden debated in 1834 letter
A Metropolitan Rate-Payer letter questions the 1834 report on police costs. It disputes Mayor Mayne and commissioners figures, cites parish incomes of 206,1891 and treasury 15,950, plus 849 from voluntary fund and 1,600 from commissioners. It argues old watch costs and potential savings are misrepresented and defends the existing watch system against a metropolitan model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Herald
Metropolitan Police
Videlecei
Welch
Mansion House
Mixed Essays and Reflections on Temperance Society
A mixed older text compiles aphorisms on justice and error, notes on habits and manners, and discussions of temperance, education, and gender roles. It weaves quotes from Hazlitt and Petrarch with anecdotes about Socrates, Hodges, Gretna marriages, and Victorian social observations on women and manners.
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LAW Intelligence
Willis Tr. Yates
Arntist
Rees
Messrs
Robarts, Curtis, and Co
Cornthwaithe
Barrow
Burrow
Serjeant Bompas
Serjeant
Father
Bompas
Police
Maidstone, Fes
Kent
Sussex
Falmouth
Fee
the True Sun
Union OF the Metropolitan Benefit * Societies
True Sun Daily Review
Viduus Pharetra Risit
Apollo
Tor. Mayne Esq
Metrolitan
Hazlitt
Drusus
Great Britain
Madame de Genlis
Socrates
Marseilles
Palamedes
Exsor
Hodges
Clengymann
Petrarch
Job
Baorus
Brian O’linn
Cunningham
Burns
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