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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 04, 1839
Page
7
A historical review of England and Wales policing from early tything groups to the Norman era, detailing the sheriff's role, the rise of justices of the peace, and the evolution of constables, their duties, and challenges in enforcing peace across centuries.
A Victorian column surveys excerpts on IpHigenia in Atlis from ancient tragedy and Coleridge ideas, followed by anecdotes on Barry the painter and moral reflections. It includes notes on idleness, character, nature, a cabinet council tale, old and new times, and curious animal stories. The piece blends literary criticism with miscellany and historical curiosities.
A reflective excerpt urging Self examination to cultivate virtue. It argues that steady honest conduct forms a second nature, while temptation tests strength. The author, Thomas Brown, emphasizes aligning behavior with prudent simplicity and nurturing natural good seeds for lasting character.
Inspectors examine Lovett and Collins case at Warwick Gaol. They find no peremptory harshness and outline routine bathing, clothing marking, ward assignment, diet, and discipline in detail, noting minor crowding and procedural safeguards while endorsing potential relaxations if practical and safe.
The statements from surgeon John Wilmshurst governor Harry Adkins and head and inner turnkeys recount the conditions and treatment of prisoners Levett and Collins. They defend cleanliness and routine, deny harsh treatment and outline inspection, bathing, wardrobe and meal practices in the misdemeanor yard.
The piece explains that heavy rains boost runners but warns that planting now risks failures if soil is dry. It recommends a method using Keen's seedling and Downton Elton varieties, with single-row propagation and potting in large pots to encourage independent rooting before transferring to beds or larger pots.
On Thursday morning two government steamers arrived off Woolwich. Her Highness and her daughter disembarked under a royal artillery salute. Viscount Lilford and a royal horse guards detachment escorted the Duchess to Mivart's hotel.
In Marlborough Street a Westminster brewery partner explains a theft involving a lady's pocket with £70 plus notes during a ride. The note traced to Thorn and Co, but tracing the payer proved impossible. Thorn claims no information to identify the thief. The case raises concerns over cash handling and forged notes. Umbrella tale from Blairgowrie closes with a local anecdote.
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