Depravity and abuse dominate London court records
In A144 BOW-STREET a 26 year old Charlotte Page alias Smallpage faces violent assault charges over shocking acts against a 17 year old Amelia Howard. The Holborn related case features a brothel keeper network and a mob scene with a constable assaulted. Another proceeding at HATTON-GARDEN involves Timothy M Gill accused of attempting to murder his wife, detailing brutal blows, hair pulling, beating, and a bite. The magistrate condemns the acts as nearly murder and commits the husband for trial. MARLBOROUGH STREET notes a reform in stage and omnibuses regulation reducing racing and licensing abuses. MARYLEBONE reports Lady Blackwood robbery fears and an area areas trend of area sneaks. QUEEN-SQUARE covers Rebecca Stend, a thirteenth year old destitute girl found wandering and later placed in the workhouse. WORSHIP-STREET reports hoaxing nuisance complaints at Mrs Jordan’s residence and the police dispersing crowds. Thames office chronicles multiple smuggling prosecutions including Captain Patterson’s ship Liberty with illicit brandy and tea stashes concealed behind bulkheads. two other smugglers face fines or naval service. The era’s grim mix of crime, violence, and contraband reveals a city grappling with danger and enforcement.
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Bow-Street
Charlotte Page
Smallpage
Amelia Howard
Holborn
Gray’s Inn Lane
London
Fife
F. Roe
Oliceman
Gir
House of Correction
Hatton-Garden
Timothy M‘gill
Peter-street
Clerkenwell
Ellen M'Gill
Saffron-hill
Mr. Laing
Mary Ann
Mary Anne M‘gill
Daniel Humphries
Busain
John Rubinson
Busais
Asc
Mr. Ing
Cronan
Fuller
Laing
Therisoner
Marlborough Street
White Horse
Picadilly
Chambers
Marylebone
Lady Blackwood
Cornwall Terrace
Regent's Park
Elizabeth Kite
Hoskins
Sarah Townley
Queen-Square
Onrwan
Rebecca Fteud
Gregorie
A Division
Charing-cross
Barnsley
Huddersfield
Yorkshire
Ratcliff Highway
Ratclif Highway
Peter Donelly
Elizabeth
Thomas
White
Pococke
St. Margaret's Parish
Palace-street
Westminster
Devonport
Spector
Gravesend
James Renton
Customs
Taylor
Broderip
Royal Navy
Board of Customs
Hallantine
Norve
His Majesty's Customs
Henry Truman Wogram
Thomas Gray
Thames
Greenwich
Pres
Barnett
Ballantine
Juan Aminumiategui
Seven Brothers
Bilboa
Dalby
Wapping
Middlesex Sessions Indictments For Assaults And Tax Resistance
In Middlesex Sessions, October 10, before B Rotch, Esq and a county bench, Thomas Brown and a sister were indicted for assaulting Jane Blood at the Quibe public-house on January 9. The case details the assault, social pressures, and a fine of 10 pounds with liberty to speak to the prosecutrix. Separate cases cover resistance to taxes by William Harding, a verdict of Guilty, and a 40 shilling fine with recognizance. Additional trials involve combinations among tin plate workers including Richard Spencer, John Dowsing, and Benjamin Perkina, with three months’ imprisonment and recognizances. Other defendants, Henry Keene et al, faced riot charges. most were discharged under peace terms or sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. The proceedings touch on tax protests, labor disputes, and suppression of unlawful combinations.
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B. Rotch
Thomas Brown
Om Brow
Jane Blood
Quibe
Wapping-wall
Homas Brown
Qaeation
Hr. Clarkson
Ballantine
Chairan
R. Clarkson
Tate
William Harding
King
St. Pancras
Alley
Coats
Phillips
Richard Spencer
John Dowsing
Benjamin Perkina
J. Hadden
Adolphus
Henry Keene
James Hill
Robert Spencer
Thomas Golding
Arthur Sloper
Hatton Garden
Iust
Mr. Adolphus
Hat Return and Assault Case In Westminster Court
In a Westminster court, James Berry’s hat theft charge was dismissed by the grand jury. the hat was to be returned to the accused after the tribunal ruled the hat now belonged to him. Henry Cutler stood indicted for assaulting Thomas Morrison and leading a mob that freed a prisoner from custody.
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Staten Property
James Berry
Clerk of the Peace
St. James’s Park
Henry Cutler
Thomas Morrison
Westminster Court of Requests
Wheeler
Common Council Proceedings and Appointments
A Common Council meeting yesterday handled general business. The Lord Mayor announced Alderman Farebrother’s consent to become Lord Mayor and a thanks from the Strangers' Friend Society for a 105 donation. Petitions from several societies were referred to committees. Smithfield Market objections were referred to City Lands. Debates on Sheriffs' Court consolidation and Mayor's Court were ordered to reports. Burrell began duties as Queensquare magistrate replacing the late Marriott.
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Alderman Farebrother
Strangers’ Friend Society
Labourers’ Friend Society
the Society
The
Humane Society
Farringdon
Finance Committee
Smithfield Market
Islington
Committee of City Lands
Pearson
Sheriffs’ Court
Davidson
Pritchard
Corporation Commission
Nottinghams infirmary and races mark notable anniversary
The anniversary of the Infirmary and Lunatic Asylums at Nottingham was celebrated with Lord Lincoln presiding, who also officiated as steward at races starting the next day. Reports mention milliners eye diseases, May tree plantings near Valenciennes, Chelsea Hospital garden openings, a Bath Arms burglary with items stolen, and various local notes on cider from windfalls, fruit gatherings, and a fatal rabbit-catching accident.
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Nottingham
Earl of Lincoln
Lord Lincoln
Valenciennes
Chelsea Hospital
Bath Arms
Bath
Collins
Phorabary
R.S.T
Levi Watts
Thomas Hudson
Thomas Lawson
Liverpool
Lawson
Messrs. Heywood, Sons, and Co
Jane
Hodson
Bridewell
Trades’ Union
Fnte
Lenox Journali Re
RamsGate
Sir W
Piddock
Kentiak Gaz
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Animale
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van Foot
Debers Hiedelarmm
Mr. Chippendale
Wilhelmina Die Stoubhomse
Lord William
Hant
Edward
Latham
Charles
C. Young
Oakland
Williams
Lewis
Ross
Elinor
Miss Horton
Adela
Keeley
Sheridan Knowles
EW Strand Theatre
Wrench
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Dicky Watt
Terence O’connelly
Benson Hill
Gramp
Oxberrys
Moreton
Griffith
Emily Moreton
Chapin
Doora
West India Docks
Tomlin Ffan, and Co
Cornhill
National Provincial Bank of England
George the Fourth
Wien
T. Lamie
Murray
Levant-house
St. Helen's-place
Bishop Agate-Street
Messrs. Boultbee
Giles
G. de B. Attwood
Sturland
M.lintock
T. C. Salt
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Metropolitan Gas- Blight and Coke Company
George and Vulture Tavern
Thomas Hunt
Cresby-square
Bishopsgate-Street
Sir Charles
Bell
William Pickering
Chancery-lune
Landseer
Thomas Landseer
Souipinnadt
England
He. Neele
France
Bitch Ritchie
Italy
Macfarlane
Spain
Trucha
Spall and Churton
Holles-street
Bradfute
Edinburgh
John Cumming
Ublin
J. T. Hudson
Henrietta-street
Cavendish-square
Hudson
True Sun
Et. A
Simpkin and Marshall
Hail-court
Cottage Ornee
Yately
Blackwater
Hartford-bridge
Wokingham
Essas, Brooks and Hedger
Swan Inn
Hants
Monpar
Hill Cottage
Inns
Messia
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Oldham
Messia, Brooks and Hedger
Old Bond-street
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Montagne-street
Whitechapel-road
Messrs. Warmoll and Co
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Bishopegate-street
Sak Lewellyn
Mount Place
Whiteapel-road
Royal Bazaar
Norwich
Old Montague-street
Whitechapel
Asgyptian Hall
Plendid
Piccadilly
William
George Robins
Cabinetmakers' Society
Egyptian Hall
Leadenhall-street
Thomas Hasler
Leedenkall Strest
Twyford
Jordan
Artillery-place
Finsbury-square
Lerten
M Metropolitan Police
Middlesex
Bodkin
Common Council
Burrell
Queensquare Police Office
Dir. Marriott
Sporting
Epsom
C. Derkyyiye
Monroes
Ledy C
Monroe
Charlotte
Shackell
Tromp
C. Edwards
Bulkeley
Martin
Mr. Brown
Patty
Mr. Godwin
Glaucus
Byres
Eaget
Trickery
Contriver
Johnson
Wassailer
Shackeil
Sadler
Walter
J. Messer
Colemas
Dryad
Agst
Wassaller
Aget Walter
Ida
Grand S
Air
Cowley
Wood
Enasseseese
Henrietta
Tattersall
Mills
Kate
Stonehewer
Zulima
Newmarket
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