Privileges committee approves votes for Irish Representative Peers
In the Lords the Privileges Committee declared that Lord Louth and Lord Blayney have valid claims to vote in Ireland's Representative Peer elections. Commons members presented the Bermondsey Waterside Imressment Bill, the Orkney Statute Labour Bill, and a private bill for first reading. The Marquis of Donegal v Gratton appeal was heard. Insolvent Debtors Court saw Daniel Lebowitzky opposed by Hansun and a watchmaker over alleged preferences and missing accounts. the Chief Commissioner noted protection for the honest, granting six months custody before benefits apply. In Re Venables, the case was postponed to allow creditors more time to review the balance sheet.
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House OF Lords
Shaftesbury
Caledon
Munster
Liverpool
Chartemount
Meath
Lord Louth
Lord Blayney
Ireland
Commons
Major Beauclerk
Bermondsey
Orkney
Daniel Lebowitzky
Hansun
Hanson
Levy
Illumeas
William Venables
Navarino House
Lamb
Messrs
Hadland
Shillingford
Cooke
Burglary trial at Crown Court over Basingstoke robbery
John Young and Daniel Higgins faced a jury for breaking into Wm Crockford's house at Basingstoke on April 17 1882 and stealing 205 sovereigns 301 in bank notes a 200 note and jewelry. The trial described the assault wounds and initial resistance, with accomplices named and the stolen items found nearby. Verdicts found both guilty with sentence postponed. A separate case of arson involved John Mundy and George Barrett alleged to set fire to barns and sacks at Lady Frances Wilson's Chesea park farm, with witness Parsons an approver and parts of the defense presenting paroled soldiers as alibi. The judge urged careful consideration before final sentence.
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Ee Western
Winchester
Crown Court
Justice Patteson
John Young
Daniel Higgins
Wm. Crockford
Basingstoke
Crockford
Stairy
Higgins
Iraq
Charles Silver
Young’s
Youngs
Crackford
Young
Blay
Epsom
John Mundy
George Barrett
Frances Wilson
Chesea-park
Wiliam Saunders
William Saunders
Upper Cranbourne
Parsons
Charles Parsons
Mundy
Saunders
Jeremy
Kelly
Brinden
Black
Barrett
Sutton
Justice Pattegton
Lieved
Young and Evans
Ygork
Baron Gurney
Morrison
Ford Lyndhurst
Saville
Earl of Beariimodey
Westminster
Lord Lynghurst
Mr.Scale
Mr. Scale
John Evelyn Dennison, Esq
Charles-street
Grosvenor-square
Baylis
Stratton-ground
White and Burrell
Sarah Moon
Holywell-street
Horse Ferry-Road
Wright
White
Henry Johnson
Benjamin Willett
Charles Tresa
Bethnal-green Road
Alfeld
Messrs
Benett and Broughton
William Avenell
Robert
Henry Short
Bethnal Green
Johnson
Tress
Wilett
Benett
Shenton
Wells
Avenell
Ing . Willett
Mr. Johnson
Union-Hall
William Smith
London
Trail
Sir. Phillips
Blackfriars Road
Scott
Fagan
Heshas
Tarriogtog-square
Coney
Bartlett's
Cook
Catey-street
Seagious
Trial records reveal harsh sentences for arson and theft
Reports from the Northern Circuit describe verdicts of guilt for arson with death sentences for Young and Higgins, a judge’s remarks on witness credibility, and mercy considerations. Other cases include transportation for life for horse theft, a murder-related appeal, and civil verdicts amid a light calendar and law reform discussions.
Administration of the Law in Excise Case
The Chronicle criticizes a Court of Commissioners of Excise decision. A defendant faced 100 penalty and glass forfeiture though doubts existed about guilt. The article argues justice requires full proof and acquittal when doubts remain, condemning the partial punishment as an injustice.
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Court of Commissioners of Excise
Excise
Ancient English painting found behind Greenland Fishery interior
Workmen restoring the Greenland Fishery public-house in Norwich discovered an old wall painting hidden behind stud work. The scene shows Lazarus and the rich man after death, angels and demons. armorial bearings with J. R. suggest a date possibly as early as King John, though the Garter indicates a later era. Old English verses are partly legible. the house is among the borough’s oldest near the Grey Friars.
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Lyon
Greenland Fishery
Lazarus
Abraham
Tartarus
J. R
John
Edward
Grey Friars
Norwich Mercury
Old Bailey sessions reveal mistaken Bolton lead theft verdict
At the Old Bailey a youth named George Bolton faced a lead theft indictment. Witnesses claimed he carried lead at six, fled with accomplices, and later claimed innocence. The lord mayor ordered further inquiry, while Milward, accused of similar acts, offered no defense and was remanded. Additional cases involve a waggon driver, a butcher’s assault, and a public-rate seizure in Bethnal Green.
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Milcard Wan Brong
Old Bailey
George Bolton
Mdonald
Angel-alles
John Milward
Bolton
Bailey
No. 11
Widegate-street
Bishopsgate Street
Bill
Milward
Tagyman
Booker
Bishopsgate
Skey Solomons
Joseph Ady
Tibbutt
Adolphus
Hammond
Tibbitt
Ady
Mr. Laurie
Peter Laurie
Justice Room
James Laurie
Robert Laurie
Harley-street
Peter
Laurie
House of Phelps and
London
Ant
Queen-Square
John Runthorp
Messrs
White and Burrell
John Henry Seale
Gloucester-place
House of Commons
Bridge-street
Parliament Street
Mr. White
Scale
Unclear Legal Action Reported
Fragmentary text indicates a court event involving a sentencing term and imprisonment. Names, dates, and places are not discernible from the provided fragment.
Court of Aldermen Kinsale Proceedings and Appointments
A Court of Aldermen met with the Lord Mayor and sixteen aldermen present. Reports from the Sheriffs on prisons and keepers were read. Alexander Raphael and John Elledge were named Sheriffs-elect. Wardens of the Watermen’s and Lightermen’s Company sworn in, with Young and Hobbs elected as assistants. A Westminster girl was admitted to Emanuel Hospital. An appeal over watch-rate assessment by William Willson was postponed to the next court. The Deputy Common Council attended with counsel Payne. The court adjourned after noting proceedings in the Court of King's Bench and the Seales case.
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Herbert
Ely Olheta
Alexander Haphael
Eavid
John Elledge
Raphael
John Tledge
Wiley
St.Bride’s
Pregenteil
Whitefriata”-dock
Covent-garden Market
William, Easton
Messra
Randell
Strnton
J. White
Watermen’s
Lightermen’s Company
Thomas Young
William Henry Hobbs
Ofice
Westminster
Emanuel Hospital
William Willson
Payne
Michael Seales
Potston
Indigo Indigo Sales at East India Company Auction Decline Noted
The East India Company auctioned Indigo at the India-house, drawing many manufacturers and exporters. Total declared for sale reached over 10,000 chests with withdrawals of 7,280 chests. prices fell by about 4d to 6½d per pound versus last April.
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India ‘Company
East India Company
Company
Bengal
Madras
Java
Manilla
Oude
Pondicherry
Bimlapatam
Wilkinson
Hmi
Indige
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United Kingdom
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