London Police Court Hears Domestic Assault and Forgeries
A man named Betts faced the lord mayor after a cab dispute in which a knife was alleged. Betts denied the claim and paid 15s for cab damage. Other cases include forged cheques by George Alcock, an intoxicated Laing insult case, and juvenile theft linked to the Duke of York asylum cloth theft.
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Beagle
Smith
Goa
Hobler
Betts
Thomas Ne
Cornwell
Templeman
Napton
Povoas
Long- Awie
Isibton
Temcriplemurs
Gould
Aldermin
John Johnson
Oten
Stres
George ‘Alcock
Messrs
Wright
Henrietta-street
Sipanker's
Iator
Crosby
Eghrareney
Humphreys
Saaer
Robert Alexius Pope
Mount Carmel-house
Redditch
Worcestershire
Shawn
Messrs. Wrights
Soninér
Alcock
Wilkin
Wilkinson
Witness
Wellness
Robert
Thomas Phillips
Bank of England
Joseph
Hay
Gerk
George Alcock
Ywoppebys
Church-court
Old Jewry
Paris
Milward
Whitehouse
Ferrel
Popé
Wontner
Ahlerman White
Inspector Penny
G Division
Greenwood
House of Correction
Mould
Old Bailey
Vic
Middlesex Sessions
Sergeant Adams
Cape of Good Hope
Central Criminal Court
Attempted entry at King's house ends in custody and escape
An Irish coal whipper, Patrick Haydon, faced Mr. Broderip for attempting to break into Mr. King’s home in New Gravel Lane Shadwell with felonious intent. Eyewitness waterman Munns described Haydon on the ledge, a resident in night clothes brandishing a tas sel, and a chase ending with the prisoner recaptured, then slipping away again before police pursuit. The case drew onlookers as the prisoner claimed intoxication and mistaken identity with a neighboring publican.
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Jardine
Laing
Mr. Jardine
Mullins
Mr. Laing
Inspector Mullins
Patrick Haydon
Broderip
King
New Gravel Lane
Shadwell
Wiliam Munns
Waterman
Eneas M‘allen
Fey
Wapping-street
Mr. Broderip
Thames
Amn
Mill Hole-Tier
M‘allen
Munns
Valentine
Farrell
Mr. King
Prisoner Receives Three Months For Burglary Attempt
The court heard the prisoner claim innocence as policemen recalled he was sober and collected. Mr. Valentine and Mr. Farrell testified the houses differed in appearance and layout, yet the prisoner had used a projecting ledge to enter late at night. Mr. Broderip judged intent clear and sentenced the prisoner to three months hard labor.
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Valentine
Desrenste Avrick Charged After Police Attack
Edward Sweeny a rough-looking man and six or seven companions allegedly assaulted police officers two o clock Tuesday morning after insulting two women in North-street. Constables Osborn and Clarke were severely beaten and transported to London hospital. Osborn in dire condition, with head injuries. Sweeny remanded for a week.
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Desrenste Avrick
Edward Sweeny
Osborn
Clarke
London Hospital
Bingham
Mezzofanti the World’s First Polyglot Linguist
A column notes Mezzofanti as the world’s premier linguist who spoke forty to fifty languages with ease. He mimics voices from Helvetia to Gaelic, even reading Chaucer, and charms with simple manners and good humor in the diary of a traveler.
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Epee
Mezzofanti
OEHLENSCHLAGER AND DANISH POETRY NOTES
Extracts describe a medical kneading scene and then profile Rajah Spoeket Sing with ornate attire. It also surveys Oehlenschlager as a Danish poet, praising his drama richer in popularity than his lyric works, naming Aladdin and Palantoke among favored pieces. A Berlin edition of his works is noted.
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Oehlenschlager
England
Hacen Jarl
Palantoke
Axel and
Walburg
Correggio
The Last Days of Malibran Recall The Degenerative Fever
The account chronicles the final days of soprano Madam Malibran in Manchester. She performs, suffers nervous fits, cries at the organ, faints, and endures a striking recovery before dying in the theatre after singing a final duet.
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Malibran
Manchester
Lablache
Labladhe
de Bernot
Cimarosa
Andronico
Madame Caradori
Madam Malibran
Cantant’s Improvisation of Norma Stuns intimate gathering
A singer at a small musical soirée performed the aria In mia man alfin tu sorei with remarkable passion and dignity. Despite lacking accompaniment beyond a fan and a stray harpsichord, her soulful delivery and poised presence moved the audience profoundly, as noted in the diary reflection.
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Catalant
Norma
How to Cure Love and Wise Ignorance Exposed
A satirical piece offers flirtation tactics and social vanity in 19th century parlance. It advises multiple evening parties, flirtations with elegant eyes, dances, ice treats, operatic outings, and comparing rival women to spark desire. It ends with a cautionary note on seeking deeper knowledge of divine secrets.
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Fané Mieur
Fanny Elislr
N.B
Flien
Harriet
Emily
Bessy
Louisa
Mary
Paris
Rome
Venice
Treatment of Horses and Lady Jane Grey
An old groom recalls washing horse legs and its risks amid a broader note on stable care. The piece questions long practiced methods and ends with a quoted anecdote. It then shifts to a portrait of Lady Jane Grey, praising her innocence beauty birth education and saintly resolve.
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Lady Jane Grey
Pris
Christa -Tupper
Erskine and His Animals
Lord Erskine recounts his many pets and two favorite leeches kept in a glass. He recalls a loyal dog rescued from assailants and a parrot and macaw among other favorites. The anecdote, shared with wit, evokes his peculiar charm and the scenes from his life.
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Erskine
Mackaw
Portsmouth
Lord Eskine
Uenwirs
Park
Sir Samuel Romilly
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Cee Bow Street
Ma Eaing
James Consighis
Leblanque
Cook
Blackfriars
Jes Jardine
Allan
Hatton-garden
Cerey
Chancery-lane
Mitgess
Fatth
Janie
Sean
Constable White
Carey-street
Jarada Y
Wesysley
Swatness
Schax
Queen Squares
Francis Tierney
Mendicity Society
Cubitt
Pimlico
Cornish
Duke of Wellington
Humber
James Mc Donnel
John Mc Donnel
Waterloo
RonaiRy
Royal Minirany
Richard Robins
Duke of York’s School
Chelsea
Chapel-street
Westminster
Butler
Taylor
Williamson
Williams
Mgr. Burrell
Flower
Lower
Escarcher
Robert Burr
Belgrave Place
Carthy
Treland
Newbury
Bethlem Hospital
Burrell
Stanaine
John Byrne
Mr. Broughton
Edward Llewellyn
Standard Theatre
Shoreditch
Hunt
Broughton
Shackell
Eagle Tavern
City Road
Kilkenny
Stannard
G 229
Leeson
Ellis
J. Byrone
James Pett
Samuel Craft
Llewellyn
Correcion
Thames Office
Belgrave Tavern
Elizabeth-street
Higgs
William Pitts
Watkins’s Terrace
George Frederick Broxham
Perry
Ebury-place
Norning
Watkins
Mr. Perry
T. Pitts
Joseph Widdowson
Brompton
the Fine Arts
Nelson
T. Cornish
Stafford-place
Thomas Chantrey
Mortimer and Hunt, Jewellers
Quartermaster Brodriph
Ltch Royal Hussars
Hounslow Barracks
Brodrich
Fata Accrpet
Rahway
William Price
Godstone Road
Croydon
Thomas Green
Mile-end-roads
Baker
Thomas Jaggers
Joseph Creamer
Poplar
Constable I
Carmen
Mitchell
Springgarden
Eport
Lambeth Street
Hazlitt
Otaheitan
Rocky Mountains
Henry Fane
Cheean Sing
Ranjeer
Silik
Stunjed Sing
BP. Hall
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