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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 05, 1846
Page
5
In the Home Circuit March case, Dr. Pemberton vicar of Wandsworth sued Rev. Colls curate over alleged slander and a forged promissory note. Witnesses recounted a wine forced confession, a secret debt of 2100 pounds, and a promised bishop report. Jury returned verdict for the plaintiff with 200 pounds damages.
In the Insolvent Debtors Court the well known Arctic voyager Ross is probed over bank books tied to a joint stock bank facing embarrassment. A summons to produce the books is granted and his examination adjourned awaiting explanation of accounts.
The session resumed with 172 prisoners for trial before Lord Meyer and a panel of officials. The grand jury was told crimes were grave, including one argon charge, fourteen cuttings with intent, and five murders. Details cover executions observed, a four month sentence for petty theft during a crowd, and trials delayed due to a key witness illness. A murder charge against Mary Anne King hinges on mental fitness, with deliberations and custody ordered until recovery.
A lengthy police report details a confrontation at a Mecklerhurph square residence involving John Allan Pigott aged 18 who threatened his father and admitted bringing a prostitute into his home. The case includes witness testimonies, bail terms, and further examinations in Lambeth and surrounding districts with additional notes on assaults, attempted suicides, and a severe murder inquiry in Deptford.
A detailed account follows the condemned man, aged under 20, as he is executed for murder. It notes his confession before execution, his premeditated plans including buying a knife and later changing to shooting, and his last hours in Newgate. Witnesses describe his calm demeanor and crowds venting anger as the drop fell.
Trial records show Mr Robinson prosecuting and Mr Clarkson defending in a case where a jury found the prisoner guilty of assault on Sarah Nash. He received one year in prison with hard labour. A separate Old Court note reports Mr Justice Maule's illness delaying proceedings as the common serjeant sat. The Munven-Martin Jennings murder indictment details fruit seller Mary Murray dying after a violent incident at Noo George vari Golden kine. The prisoner was convicted of manslaughter with six months hard labour following character testimony.
The court heard the testimony of an informer in a high profile case before the Chief Baron. The witness, connected to the Dermody and Fogarty circles, detailed involvement in multiple murders and assaults, including the Shanahan and Bolton killings, and described cross examination about fear, motive, and collusion with Kennedy and Ryan. After brutal questioning, the jury found the prisoners guilty.
A fierce fire on Wednesday at 3 am destroyed the Canada Steam Saw-mills 130 Rotherhithe Street, owned by Virtue and Co. Almost all buildings burned, stock and machinery ruined, the site uninsured. Fire brigades from multiple districts fought the blaze, with engines reaching from Shadwell to Limehouse. origin undetermined after rapid spread.
Coroner William Curier held an adjourned inquest at the Hero of Waterloo on Waterloo Road Lambeth. A male child’s body was viewed, the head fractured, brain damaged, lungs healthy showing birth alive. Jury returns Wilful Murder verdict against unknown party or parties. Norwich assizes saw Sarah Whisker convicted of administering white hellebore to Frances Bailey to procure abortion. Trial revealed the suspect, a “cunning woman,” gave powders and liquids causing illness and relief sought from a surgeon and chemist. Convicted and sentenced to transportation or life. There is a note on nearly three thousand Liceni d 'n Luudor.
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