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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 25, 1841

Page

6

Murders at Tocklington Rouse Bristol District

In a Bristol region report, William Weyman, a discharged cavalry pensioner, shot farmer William Fisher at a Tocklington cider house. The inquest led to a verdict of Wilful murder with Weyman committed to Gloucester Gaol for trial.

Bristol Tocklington Win. Fisher Hawkley Thomas James Cullimore Richard Knapp Wm. Weyman Coat & Cavalry Fisher Ellis Cook Mr. Fisher Therisoner William Weyman Gloucester

Body of Mary Callaghan Found Drowned in Pond Near Chalk Road

An inquest at the Old Queen's Head Islington into the death of Mary Callaghan aged 42, found in a shallow pond on Chalk Road. No marks of violence were seen, death attributed to drowning, with an open verdict. Other inquest remarks covered a child found strangled in Bouverie Street and multiple suicide attempts in Kensington unions.

Tur Surrosud Murper IstincTon Mr. Wakley Queen's Head Tavern Lower-road Islington Mary Callaghan Chalk-road Daniel Haley Sutton Anns James Callaghan Kelso-place Lisson-grove Portland Town Tyburn H. R. Semple Bouverie-Street Fleet-Street Feathers Tavern Temple-lane Payne Wardle Wales Mr. Wray Salisbury Square Kensington Frederick Plowman Union Gloucester Road Igh Higgs Paul le Normand Lad Tly Wen St. Martin's-lane Clanrioften Attente M. Ude Melbourne King’s Barn Jackson Eal Gant

Inquest at Warwick Arms Over Death of Richard Paine

A Woolwich inquest heard that Richard Paine 26, a Royal Sappers and Miners private, hanged himself with a silk handkerchief after drinking heavily. Witnesses testified he vowed not to leave England for the Cape and hoped to marry Betsy. the coroner recorded temporary insanity as the verdict.

Warwick Arms Tavern Warwick-street Woolwich Carttar Richard Paine Royal Sappers and Miners Fomes Cape of Good Hope Jehve England Mary Anne Martin Stonemagon King-street Woolwich Church Cape of Good” Hope Society of Roe Farenos London Duke of Downer Prince Albert Forei Waterford ‘Arms Jane Edwards Waterford Haymarket Waterford Arms Waldegrave

Inquest Details Deaths From Laudanum and Poison

A four hour inquiry at the George Kent Street Southwark discussed the death of Peter Hopkins a 34 year old surgeon. Evidence showed laudanum intoxication after disputes with his wife and alcohol. The jury ruled death from taking too much laudanum while drunk.

Deara George Kentstreet Southwark Peter Hopkins Thomas Mansfield Bermondsey-street Charles Mansfield Ann Hopkins Odling Jenkins Waterloo Bridge Bow-street Caroline Garland Hall Deeath Porson Hope Public-House London-road Lewisham C. J. Carttar William Treland Robert Sells Lee-road William Henry Brown Higgs St.’ Luke’s Head Little Pulteney-street Golden-square Amelia Brigg Charles Keys French Marshall-street Charley John Waters Frittenden Waters Maidstone Faran Edinburgh Glasgow Rathd Philip Smith William Dippie Queenhithe Queenhithe Dock Thames-street Upton Great Trinity-lane Constable Smith

Emigration to South Australia Offers Opportunity at Home

A long letter to England urges three classes to emigrate to South Australia. It argues capital can be invested here for higher returns, labor is well paid, and many comforts await the industrious worker. The writer extols social and political advantages, education, and religious freedom, promising a better future and new opportunities in the colony.

England Teran Garrrarist Rsx Anrisar Lanourer Heuce New South Wales van Diemen’s Land Austratia Outh Australia Mechanics’ Institute Church of England Independents Baptists Ifc South Australia CoLontous P.S

Lands and labour in Britain and America discussants

A correspondent argues that land productivity drives demand for labor and wages, citing Britain, America, and Australia. He contrasts poor lands with fertile colonies, noting high wages where lands produce surplus, while desert-like lands starve laborers. He then describes a London fire at a lucifer works on Primrose Street, with explosions, rescue efforts, and substantial damage.

Great Britain Ireland Africa Europe America Australia Bishopsgate-street Nortonfolgate Primrose-street Graham Jefferys-square Whitecross-street Watlio Street Wellclose-square Braidwood Lucifer London Dock Gregory Spitalfields Market Povatoss Watts

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