Thoroughfare of Races and Bets From A Cold Derby Meeting
Stakes and plates feature Thornhill Equation and Tedworth amid a crowded card. Canadian wins 106 Guineas sweep, while Chatham matches rivals then walks over in some events. Betting shifts as Auckland Eleus and Derby favorites move. arrivals include the Duke of Rutland and Lord Exeter.
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Chatham
Gunter
Riddlesworth
Tovereigh
Thornhills
Tedworth
Lota George
Jockey Club
Cormand
Forint
Attila
Garry Owen
Robinson
Craver
Thornhill
Espartero
Enilius
T.Y.C
Byng
Eringo
Mr. Rush
Plenipotentiary
Obelisk
Lord Exeter
Mr. Barne
Emilius
Bluefit
Mr. B. Green
Wiseacre
Zany
Sagat Garry Owen
Lord G. Bentinck
Flytrap
Ray Middleton
Rogers
Archy
Lord Chesterfield
Muley Molech
Acacia
Areby
Mr. Gregory
Fitzroy
E of Bedford
John O' Gaunt
T.M
Duke of Bedford
John O’ Gaunt
Lord Orford
Derby
Fredericarcott
Auckland
Teken
Royal Buckhounds Postpone New Forest Hunts
A report from Hampshire notes the royal buckhounds will delay spring hunting in the New Forest, with an intended three days of pursuit postponed. Also described is a Herne Bay wager drive by a twelve hands high pony and a long deer chase near Slough with Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar present, concluding after about sixty miles with hounds returning fresh.
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New Forest
Hampshire
Matcuacarner
Skrymsher
Herne-bay
Pier Hotel
Canterbury Barracks
Canterbury
Herne Bay
Dever Chronicle
Crown Inn
Slough
Prince Edward of
Saxe Weimar
Earl of Rosalyn
Bulkeley
Wyse
Great Western Railway
Vyse
Stoke
Farnham-lane
Shooting Béck
Farnham Church
Stoke-common
Falmer
Gerard's Cross-common
Chalfont
Charleywood-common
Cheneys
Hertfordshire
Ford
Charleywood Common
Bulstrode Park
Fire damages Mr Kirby’s premises in Golden-square
Fire broke out Monday around 1 30 am in a second floor room at Mr Kirby’s No 1 John Court Golden-square. Thanks to rapid engine response and firemen’s effort the flames were checked but the building suffered heavy damage and the room’s furniture was completely destroyed.
Spring Assizes on North Wales Circuit at Chester
Report of criminal sessions with multiple murder and manslaughter trials. Mary Phillips and Ann Rathbone found guilty of murder or concealment in Macclesfield cases. a Stockport riot tied to the 238th regiment ends in acquittals. Robert Sandys sentenced for murder. other cases include arsenic poisoning, infanticide, and a public notice of proceedings. Details recount jury decisions and judge remarks.
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North Wales
Chester
Justice Mealepa
Bre
Theecorober
Churton
Atizarp
Mary Phillips
Macclesfield
Trafford
Ann Rathbone
Gardney
Norbury
John Fleet
Robert Sandys
Stockport
Welsby
Tse Munper
Matpas
Ann Edge
James Edge
Tilston
Pennyworth
Fromas Davies
Tilstone
Riséner
Stocgrant
Moses Smith
James Kilroy
William Scarry
Alexander ‘Greas
Denis ’Mealey
Edward Bowes
Sule
Cox's Vaults
J. Saddler
Smith
Killroy
Mealey
M‘heon
Gavin
Boyd
Wing
Justice Erskine
Welaby
Sandys
Court action over negligent mortgage security in Liverpool
The Crown Building Society trustees sue local solicitors for negligence in obtaining insufficient mortgage security. The case centers on a loan tied to building schemes, with original proprietor Lowe linked to a prominent local firm and family ties guiding the security arrangement. The plaintiffs claim the society trusted a respectable borrower, while defendants argue due diligence and professional responsibility.
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Liverroot
Cunnizaxy Statham
The
Crown Building Society
Liverpool
Wiles
Crompton
Wortley
Cowling
Duncan, Lowe
Messrs. Currie and
Statham
Insolvent Debtor in breach of promise case before court
The insolvent North, alias Newman, faced Greensted v North for damages in a breach of promise of marriage. Trial in 1841 awarded £250 with £102 5s costs. he is examined as a mason and plasterer from Bankside, married to Miss Roakes in 1840 who aided him financially and held a £50 yearly bond. Proceedings include name dispute and special case for commissioners.
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Joan Danes Norta
Nichols
M. M. Greenated
Roakes
Cooke
Woodroffe
Newman
North
Pavidur
Bankside
France
England
Commissioneri Farris
Burglary trials in Westminster a 18 year old convict
William Lawrence aged eighteen was indicted for burglary at J Archbold's dwelling in Park Street Westminster. Items stolen included a violin and tableware, with evidence of a disordered dining room and tobacco, leading to a 15 year transportation verdict. A policeman, Herbert Godwin, faced burglary charges after taking two pewter pots from a marine-store shop, with further accusations of ransacking the prosecutrix’s bedroom and a second suspect seen entering a building. the case featured disputed guilt and multiple testimonies.
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William ‘Lawrence
Herbert Godwin
Sarah Lewis
Mesérs, Ryland and Gurney
Corporation of the City of London
Ballsntine
Tower-street
Hier House
Thejar¢érélee
Wen
Baus
Alfek
M.P
J. Johnson
Humber
Bresatan
Henry Carter
Canterby
Carter
J.clarkson
Lucy Goddard
Lord Worsley
Payne
Clark i
Indictments Hit On Theft and Neglect Cases In Clerkenwell
A London court heard charged trials with James Simmons linked to a watch theft near the wax-work exhibit by London Bridge. Frances Kirby and Thomas Worley faced conflicting testimony and were partly discredited. Louisa Birch was found guilty of parental neglect amid evidence of a neglected infant, with witnesses detailing long hours and cries from the child. Birch was sentenced to one year of hard labor in the House of Correction.
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Newcarr
James Simmon
Joseph Kirkfield
London-bridge
Surrey
Frances Kirby
Humphery
Newgate
Louisa Birch
Sabina Amelia Heighton
Bodkin
M.P
Clerkenwell
Payne
Aldrich
Eustoniatrest
Spafields
W. Taylor
Mallett
London
Clifton
Mary Lewis
House of Correction
Fishmongery scandal and court actions of 1841
A long report covers a fish market inspection led by Mr Goldham and two inspectors who seized unfit fish in January 1841. It details vast quantities of haddocks, cod, soles, herring, and other fish, plus the lord shayer’s observations on market health and inspector roles. It then shifts to a street disturbance over roasted potatoes in Wyld Street, with a constable describing the fight and the fine set at five shillings. The piece continues with embezzlement allegations against Nicholas Suisse, a former servant to the Marquis of Hertford, detailing cashing checks from 3,000 to 50 balances and testimonies from bankers and brokers. It ends with a private remand and later final examination of Thomas Green for stealing three letters containing jewels, tied to post office duties.
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Billingegate
Caleseman
Aoa Oyston
Goldham
Billingégaté
Eishbmongery
Hutts
Nestles
Orda
Shayer
Srising «From the: Tight: Inspection of Fish’ E Market, Mr. Goldhamnaid
Aseistanae
Fang
Pearson
Wyld-street
Epion-House
James Wood
Hall
Fongiex Waters
Nicholas Suisse
Marquis of Hertford
Thos
Graham
St. James's Street
Messrs. Jones, Loyd, and Co
Jardine
John Hayle
Phillips
Flower
Bodkin
Dorchester House
Brabant
Mr. Phillips
Inspector Partridge
France
Forbes
Inland Office
Ymne
Robert Mannering
Messrs. Scott
Wing
Jewellers
Red Lion-street
Holborn
Messrs
Figg
Cheapside
Zachariah
Portsea
General Post-office
John Stevens
John Ralfs
Roberts
Ralfs
Castle-Street
Relieving officer grilled over refused aid to destitute workers
Six able bodied laborers, amid destitution, accused Mr Coste of St Leonard's relieving office in Shoreditch of denying relief and access to stone-yard work. Magistrate Mr Bingham urged civility and sought employment or funds for lodging, noting parish duties to provide work and fair treatment. Coste claimed no stones available yet and blamed the paupers for prior disturbances. The men, praising the magistrate's intervention, left grateful for the potential relief.
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Coste
Bingham
Holland
Death
Theatre managers fined for unlicensed stage work
At Kirkdale petty sessions Mr. R M Raymond manager of Liver theatre Liverpool was fined £50 for performing in the Maid of Croissy without lawful authority under royal patent. Raymond paid £25 for Liverpool charities. Others faced informations but penalties not passed. case tied to rogues and vagabonds law.
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Kirkdale Petty Sessions
R. M. Raymond
Liver Theatre
Liverpool
Webster
Haymarket Theatre
Strickland
Madlie Celeste
Raymond
Iverpool
Royel
Mesers
Anderson
Hammond
Carter
Liverpool Mail
The Wooing of Wakley to Become a Poet
A satirical column mocks Wakley as a would be poet while elevating Jenner and classic poets. It ridicules his disdain for poetry, contrasts him with Wordsworth and Milton, and urges Wakley to write with genuine verse instead of critiquing others. The piece riffs on literary fame, authority, and the Commons as audience.
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Wakley
Mr. Wakley
Goray
Wordsworth
Roy Tore Stymie
Milton
Ann Spenser
Parblind
Crovner
John Tyrrell
Rydal-mount
How to Paint and Write for Eternity
A fragmentary anecdote about Zeuxis who, cited as painting for eternity, allegedly delayed completion. His final work depicted an old woman so grotesque it provoked laughter and, supposedly, caused his death from mirth.
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Zeuxis
Christ
Indigestible Matters and Digestion Cautions
Observations on which foods resist gastric juice and pass through the alimentary canal undigested. Green plant pigments seeds rinds and dried currants may irritate weak stomachs while active digestion can make them useful. Brown bread bran stimulates peristalsis and may reduce the need for laxatives in some people.
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Medical Gazette
Disputed possession of a heart stirs long court battle
A centuries old dispute over the heart of Latour Thuragne, Grenadier of France killed in 1800, continues through French courts. Madame de Kersausse won earlier but the case moved to the Court of Cassation after rulings about royal jurisdiction. The matter may recur in further Court Royale appeals.
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Count de Latour d
Cour Royale
Montpelier
Legion of Honour
Madame de Kersausse
Court of Cassation
Paris
Supreme Tribunal
Galignani
Odd foresight and a night-cap pattern tale
A remark from Lady Margaret Herbert about needing a pretty night-cap pattern in case of fire prompts a humorous parallel to a bachelor counseled by his laundress to buy finer sheets for illness or death, illustrating practical superstition in a witty comparison.
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Margaret Herbert
Herodotus Everyday Style Echoes in Narration
The excerpt contrasts ordinary telling with Herodotean narration, noting how people narrate disputes and conversations dramatically. It illustrates how even educated observers would frame the late administration change differently from a porter behind Buckingham Palace curtains.
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Herodotus
Hes
Shes
Lord Melbourne
Robert Peel
Buckingham Palace
Sublime critique of Charles Kean’s Beverley play Gamester
A Morning Contemp criticizes Mr Charles Kean and wife in The Gamester praising the performance overall while lampooning abrupt transitions and tearful onstage theatrics. He mocks onstage onions imagery and jeers at critics from The Ladies Companion.
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Charles Kean
Beverley
Weill
Lark Lafem
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