Extraordinary Abduction Case at Gretna Link to Miss Crellin
A Liverpool assizes style account details the alleged kidnapping and forced marriage plot against Miss Ann Crellin. Accused include John Orr M Gill John Osborne Quick Thomas Wormand Rogerson Richard Jones Mrs Jones and Jane Clayton. Probing witnesses recount coercion bribery and a staged marriage to gain Miss Crellin's property amid travels to Egremont Dublin and Gretna Green with plentiful brandy and refusals to marry without full settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orr M‘gill
John’ Osborne-Quick
Thomas Wormand Rogerson
Richard Jones
Margaret Jones
Jane Clayton
Ann Crellin
Gretna-greep
Quick
Rogerson
Jones
Miss Crellin
Seymour Street
Thompson
Newington-bridge
Martin
M‘gill
Egremont
Dublin
Doublin
Liverpool
St. Paul's
Jenes
Gretuan
Zion
Seymour-street
Isle of Man
Bulkeley
Mr. Thompson
Thompson’s
Heywood
Jonea
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Parkinson
Parkinson's
Mrs. Crellin
Parkinson
Duval
Dr. Copeland
Gill
Mr. M‘gill
Witness
Dyuslevie
Mr. McGill
Liverposs
Birs
Marriage by Trick at Gretna Green Exposed in Court
Miss Crellin testified she was coerced into a marriage with Mr Gill after being drugged at Mrs Clayton's. The plan involved Dr Dunlevie and Mr Rogerson arranging a Gretna Green ceremony, with Jones guiding the pursuit of Martin for payment of £150 and Miss Crellin later learning she had been made Mrs Gill.
Marriage scheme at Gretna Green and lingering vows
The court heard how Miss Crellin and Mr Gill pursued a marriage via Gretna Green while others plotted to divert her from Dr Copeland. Witnesses described visits to Mrs Rogerson and Mrs Jones, party dinners, and proposals to marry, with accusations of deceit and impropriety surrounding the clandestine union.
Court hearing details on Crellin marriage case intrigue
Testimony reveals Miss Crellin and Mr M Gill involved in a planned marriage, with Duval aiding and abetting. Witnesses describe a trip to Bidston and the church at Egremont, a rejected immediate marriage, and arrangements for Gretna Green. Court remands seven prisoners with Duval held in custody and others offered bail or cross-examination.
Inquest Over Infant Found Dead At Pentonville Chapel
An inquest led by Mr. Wakley MP examined the death of a newly born male infant found in the Pentonville chapel burial ground. Post mortem by Mr. Taylor suggested the child was born alive and likely suffocated. jury returned a Wilful murder verdict against unknown persons. Also advertised, a hair product called Row Lane Macassar Oil claimed to restore curls, gloss the hair, and was endorsed by royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuito Murphr
Wakley
Rodney’s Head
Rodney-street
Pentonville
Pentonville Chapel
Taylor
RowLane
Lelec
Chemiate
French Navy Readies Disarmament Moves Amid Sailor Dismissals
Foreign intelligence reports confirm France pursues disarmament with a Toulon despatch ordering immediate dismissal of seamen with 36 months on board ships. The Belle Poule sails for sea by early May and Prince de Joinville may resume circumnavigation. Madrid budgets cited as likely overestimate receipts at about 700 million reals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Marine
Toulon
Eriod
Prince de Joinville
Queen Delivers a Prince in Lisbon News
From Lisbon dated March 16, the queen has given birth to a prince amid fireworks and illuminations. Health reported excellent, while political chatter focuses on Portugal’s charter debates and backing from Metternich and Aberdeen. Rome reports Lisbon Vatican ties improving with potential new cardinals after Easter. Bologna sees disturbances quelled. Count de Palen found murdered in his palace at eighty, as antiquities vanish.
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Liverpool
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Lisbon
Oporto
Vigo
Jena
Africain
Tagus
Brest
Portugal
England
Vienna
Marquis of
Saldanha
Metternich
Baron Mareschal
Baron Moncorvo
Lord Aberdeen
Rome
Holy See
Monsignor Cappaccini
Bologna
Count de Palen
Greece
Egypt
Arrest and escape linked to Caroline steamer incident
Report describes Hogan's arrest before a village justice, his transport, and alleged escape by stratagem or connivance during border nights. It notes Sir Allan McNab's journey to England, public excitement in Albany, and a London-wry attitude while NY money markets and bank panics unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henee
Hogan
Bao
Fat Savag
Hansom
New York
Patrick
Henry
Deee
Qembich
Canada
M‘leo
Hagen
Caroline
Allan M‘na
England
Albany
Allen
London
Lignes
Opian
Amsterdam
Hambuch
Bremen
Pennsylvania
Nicholas Biddle
Joseph Cowperthwaite
Andrews
Court of Common
Jaudon
New Orleans
Atchafalaya
Crear
Exchange
Epecie
Washington
Chasies
Philadelphia
Senate
Florida
Zabriski
Texas
Levant News from Mar Sailed to London and Greece
Reports from the Levant detail ships arriving at Marseille and London with dispatches from Syria aboard the Phoenix. News covers Omar Pacha’s removal, Turkish Greek frontier tensions, payrolls in Candia, and Greek envoy stance, plus Ipsara piracy and Lasusse’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Egypt
Levant
Salt
Maracillos
London
Lloyian Isles
Constantinople
Alexandria
Smyrna
Greece
Malta
Diyap
Syria
Phoenix
Potta
Omar Pacha
Beschir
Porte
England
France
Russia
Mavrocordato
Stratford Canning
Beyrout
Peiki Chevket
Candia
Sthult
Marseilles
Ipsara
Lasusse
Pacha
Rapine
Sam
J. L. Stoppart
Alexandris
Patrick Henry arrives Liverpool after 19 day voyage
The packet ship Patrick Henry under Captain Delano from New York reached Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. It left on March 8 and completed the voyage in 19 days. Papers carried are four days later than those on the Oxford, detailing the M’Leod affair. A man named John Sheridan Hogan, Irish-born and Upper Canada resident, was arrested at Lockport on involvement in the burning case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Patrick Henry
Delano
New York
Liverpool
Oxford
M‘leod
John Sheridan Hogan
Ireland
Upper Canada
Lockport
Easter hospital suppers and charity toast amid high society
The Metropolis hosts describe Easter events at the hospital with Lord Sandys, Lord Stuart, and Sir Gore Onslow among guests. A school choir under W. H. Brown performs an Easter anthem while debates urge German language learning to aid commercial careers. At Maxston House, a grand Easter banquet for about 250 guests features toasts to the government, Prussia, and city officials, with remarks from the Bishop of Salisbury and Lord Wharncliffe. Wilson offers Scotch melodies as the evening proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxter
el Ht
Eares
Chris's Hospital
Barquett
Maxston House
Lord Wavor
Duke of
Cambrig
R. Peel
Lord Wharncliffe
Bem
Lord Denman
Masterman
Scott
Snd
Laurie
Wilson
van Dienen
Saxo Company
Old Broad-street
William Buss
Howell
Ireland
Directo
Chambers
Pt Yrar
Gibson
New Commission
Haue
Knight
Ebsworth
Coaee
Stark
Helme
Bailise Mzpical Association
Arts Society
Exeter Hall
Webster
James Graham
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St. Paul's Church
Chase
Houghton-street
Mrs. Chamley
M'Gill
Mr. Quick
Mrs. Clayton
Mr. Jones
Miss Crelli
Mr. M’gill
Mr. M'Gill
Mr ‘Rushton
Mi6
Msc Rushton
Snowball
Gretna-green
Créllin
Gretog
Mee Jones
Phat
Grocott
Lucre
Greta
Berry-street
Adelphi
Smithdown Lane
St. Ann’s
Locke
Mr. Rogerson
John Herman Stafford
Dunlevie
Dudlevic
Duanlevie
the Weekly Chronicle
Dr. Dunlevie
Catharine George
The
George and
Vulture
Houghton
Street
Clayton
Miss Creslin
Chamley
Carlisle
Apeak
Grovott
Miss Creliin
William Demain
Thomas
Mr.Quick
Gretna
Green
Misa Crellin
Warrington
Scotland
Snowhall
Mr. Rushton
Rushton
Tuvrspay
Michael William Dryden
Mise Crellin
Kelly
Copeland
Coke-street
Lodge Lane
Mr Gill
Mr. Copeland
M-Gill
Ysan Duval
Crellin
M‘ Gill
Thad
Mr.Wood
Miss C
Mr. Martin
Bidston
Din
F Sr
Lasid
Crellip
Existece
Dryden
Rogerson’s
Tine
Mr. Dowling
Gretna Green
Foreign Intelligence
Madrid
Patras
Malta Times
Thessaly
Asia
Corfu
Legislative Assembly
Dael
John Levick
Antonio Mattel
Court of Special Commission
Bruno
Sielling
Maltese Times
Algiers
British India
Saez
Bombay
the Metropoliss
Ua Yelk
Ous
Mee
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