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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 18, 1841

Page

4

Not Guilty in Assize Trial Over Bristol Murder Case

Oxford circuit trials concluded with Cadwok Corsthietbte and Marg Shedden indictments for Martha Hedden's murder. After lengthy testimony and cross examination the jury returned Not Guilty as prosecution evidence collapsed. Tudor and Daniels cases followed with Tudor convicted only of assault and Elizabeth Daniels found guilty of bigamy with her husband acquitted.

Oxford Gloucester Cadwok Corsthietbte Ans Juss Coles Uae Rudge Martha Hedden Ik Nat PY Margaret Shedden Eared Ude Greaves Skinner Maclean Cripps Therisoner Shedden Bristol Horfield Mr. Shedden Sowerby Sheddens Coleridge Peetaten Friay Justice Coleridge Crown Court Ae Goong Tudor Enoch Gemm A. M. Skinner Tudor Gemm Williams Northern Circuit Liverpool Arntz Streunar Broany Baron Maule Elizabeth Daniels John Daniels Elizabeth Dale-street John O Ce Bolton-street Joseph Smith West James's Garden Edmonson Mount Pleasant Edmondson Lee Egconaicn St. Anne’s Oxford-street Mr. Smith Mr. Mondson

Resignation of Official Assignee in Bankruptcy Case

In a bankruptcy court session Mr James Clark, an official assignee, withdrew after reporting losses from a substitute, resigning his appointment. Defalcation said to be about 7600 pounds, with 200 to 300 estates under his management. He had repaid around 8000 pounds to the Bank of England recently, leaving about 999 pounds in private hands. The matter is treated as of limited general importance.

C. F. Williams Clark Bank of England

Perjury trial over bridgemaster election in Guildhall

Thomas Bradstock, 22, stood at the Central Criminal Court accused of wilful perjury at the Guildhall bridgemaster election. Evidence showed he falsely claimed liveryman status and residence, with witnesses detailing a bribery atmosphere and altered poll entries. The jury found him guilty. he was fined and sentenced to one year hard labor. A separate case heard for infant death and attempted suffocation led to Imo M. Harling being transported for ten years with a possible reduction.</S>

Adolphus Gibbs Blackstock Neale Tom Bradstock Drapers’ Company Newport-terrace Sidney-street Mile-end Whitechapel Ballantine Hrd Baron Gurney William Jack House of Correction Emme Harling Grace Harling Islington Baron Gurney Payne Joseph Clarke Marylebone Clarke Mary Ann Hall Loase Iyimy Ags Coxvier Louisa, Valentine Edward Cooke Phillips Valent FT de Laerayne Valentine Aly I James England Germany London Charles Cooke Mr. Cooke Mr. Phillips Mrs. Cooke St. James’s Place Cooke Upi France Biss Farringdon Street Compter James Buchanan George Childs Charles Knight Emma Hurling Arch R. Davis Wm. Davis James Rudburn Edwin Mirehouse Isaac Budd Ann Power Thos. Prior Wm. Smith H. Sandford Isaac Sparks John Baker Daniel Collins R. Winter C. Warton James Brown Ben. Thorpe B. Carter H. Broker H. Self James Smith T. Donovan Alexander Calvert W. Jones Thomas Dodd Thomas Mills Edward Burns J. Brown J. Denny Edward Armstrong Elizabeth Davis Christopher Rich Robert Stock J. Wilson J. Heley W. Layton John Alsham John Davis Ellen Downee Westall Bridger J. Drummond Adolphus Millins Thos

Not Guilty After Witness Perjury At London Assizes

A lengthy trial recounted with witnesses prevaricating led to a Not Guilty verdict for a woman accused in a pawn jacket and bigamy matter. The court condemned the Cookes for willful deception, discharged Mrs Valentine, and ordered proceedings for Compton’s committal. A separate rape case and a long list of sentences followed, including transportation for life for two men and various terms of imprisonment for many defendants.

Milk theft case contrasts with German honesty in street law

A German woman named Rachel Jacobs defends herself against stealing a milk can left unguarded in the street. A milkwoman and a passing officer testify. the prisoner says she found the can and intended to return it to the station. Alderman Pirie questions the conduct, while witnesses defend her honesty and explain the street practice.

Aldekman Pirie Wells Compter Tellowa Rachel” Jacobs Germany Milly Jth Pirie Priséner Alderman Pirie Mort Bussie William Lloyd North Staffordshire Colliery Company Peter Laurie Henry Brown Nicholsquare Cripplegate Messrs Lloyd and Robinson New Basinghall-street Woollatt Holburn-hill Maclean Basinghall-street Luntley Holborn Grover Woolatt North Staffordshire Lloyd P. Laurie Mr. Brown Mr. Lloyd Lord Denman Independent West Middlesex Life and Fire Assurance Thesiger Brown Sir Peter Laurie Hasker Messrs. Hardwick and Davis Loyd London Mansion House House of Commons West Middlesex Assurance Company Ady America Houseman Mr. Maclean Mr.Lloyd

Man Charged With Insulting Duke Of Cambridge At Mansion House

Police report records John Read before Alderman Pirie for insulting the Duke of Cambridge as he left the Mansion House. Witnesses described a violent outburst about punching the royal party. the accused claimed amnesia and said he is a poor birdcatcher.

John Read Alderman Pirie Duke of Cambridge Monnday Carridge Gustadus Cambridge Pirie Aldérman Pine Aldérmai Pirie

Queen Square Tiray Trzrorarrer Night Disorder Case

At a magistrates hearing inspector Forbes urged Stewart Lackey of the temperance society to be discharged. Lackey, found drunken in Orchard Street Westerlester, claimed a dreadful chest pain at seven am after a quarrel with a woman of abandoned character who had robbed him. Four ribs were broken, memory absent of the prior night. A guard chain and medal were produced as evidence.

Queen Square Tiray Trzrorarrer Forbes Stewart Lackey Temperance Society Orchard-street Westeriuster

Temperance Society Emblems and Police Shest Note

An historic note describes two clasped hands with inscribed phrases Temperance Society established 1833 and Union is Strength on one side, and Total Abstinence from intoxicating Liquors on the other. In a separate fragment Mr Burrell questions the defendant's location, the inspector answers Westminster hospital, and Burrell indicates he would discharge the defendant while a police shest is marked.

Temperance Society Burrell Westminster Hospital

WATTON GARDEN TRIALS OF MASON AND JUKES

John Mason charged by Jane Brown with assault to commit rape after pursuing her in her Crown street Pentonville lodger’s room. He admitted watching her in and claimed no intent. Judge released Mason after payment of costs. George Jukes charged by Ellen Bansgrove with bigamy after marrying another woman while his first wife lived. He confessed second marriage and agreed to take the child. Officer to gather evidence for next exam.

Watton Garden Cuanez John Mason Jane Brown Crown-street Pentonville George Jukes Ellen Bansgrove Northold Harrow London Ball’s Pond Islington Northold Union

Jealousy turns brutal act on Lambeth street

At Lambeth Street a middle aged woman Catherine Jones was charged with pouring boiling water on her husband in a jealous fit after a day at Stepney fair. The husband, a seaman, testified he had been drinking and returned home to pain and scalding. Bail was granted for the prisoner for three months. Separately at Lewes, East Sussex, an appeal led to the quashing of a pantomime licensing conviction against a Brighton circus proprietor, with officials arguing the act did not cover pantomimes.

Catherine Jones Norton Stepney Fair Stepney Mr. Norton Elizabeth Hall East Sussex Lewes Earl of Chichester Harrequix, Crows, and Co Batty Allen Brighton Major Allen G. Basler Creasy Rich Drury-lane Covent-garden Dodsley Hayward Billy Button Brentford Surrey London America India Tartary East Beny Slater Scott Shakspeare England Scotland Tiz France

Progress or Temperance in Ireland

Mr Mathew returns from northern labours and reports temperance enrollment figures across towns. Carrickmacross 80,000 Monaghan 40,000 Kilbeggan 80,000 Turbotstown 70,000 Trim 60,000 Athboy 2,000 while changing horses.

Temperance Ireland Mathew Carrickmacross Monaghan Kilbeggan Turbatstown Trim Athboy

A Resemblance and a Sheriff Endorsement Mixup

A humorous exchange notes how one man was mistaken for Colonel W due to looks. The speaker recalls endorsing his note and being chased by the sheriff, while another friend jokes about appearances and identity in an American paper snippet.

English Officers in India and Domestic Contrasts

A fragmented reminiscence contrasts English officers in India with their families. It depicts austere indoor life, outdoor luxuries, and banter about horses, dogs, guns, and military routines. A subaltern friend boasts of guns, Shireen the horse, and a single teacup amid travel mentions.

India Charles Papa Shireen Soviely Ficy

Spirit in the Wall hoax exposed at Paul’s Cross in 1564

The Spirit in the Wall arose in 1564 after Elizabeth Barton’s penance, with Elizabeth Croft and conspirators faking whispers through a whistle. Croft confessed at Paul’s Cross on July 1, weeping and renouncing the deceit. No major figures were executed, though a Golden Lane weaver was later punished at the pillory.

Paul's Cross Elizabeth Barton Elizabeth Croft Queen Mary Aldersgate Strype Spain Maid of Kent Stow Croft Golden-lane Zondon

Opal Crown and Emerald Treasures In Cornelia Arbour Tale

Two Roman ladies display jewels from sapphires to opal with rainbow fire and regal bearing while Cornelia comforts two boys and proclaims their treasure comes from heavenly birth. An Irish mountains tale explains Ireland’s mountains as nature’s leftover, a playful origin of its scenery.

Cornelia

Raffle of Six Fair Ladies Displayed in Calcutta Ad

An 1818 Calcutta notice in Grimsby’s Daily Advertiser advertises a raffle next to the British Gallery. It promises six European ladies plus two children, described as healthy and amiable, with twelve tickets priced at twelve rupees each. The ad highlights allure and aims to attract bidders with lavish phrasing.

Grimsby Daily Advertiser Calcutta Europe

An Artful Dodge and Other Vintage Fringe Items

A collage of 18th to 19th century curiosities including a trick for concealing cigars and snuff in luggage, notes on fashionable waistcoats with portraits, Voltaire’s attire and demeanor in theatrical rehearsals, a misheard sea term joke from Punches era, Richardson novels reception, a ballad fragment about a dying foe and peace framed by olive branches.

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