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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 20, 1843

Page

6

Egham and York Race Prospects Highlight Early August Racing

The article previews upcoming racing at Egham and York next week with three days of events at Egham and key early-week two-year-olds in the two-year-old races. It notes the great Ebor with £200 added and the Yorkshire Stakes for three-year-olds, plus issues about defaulters and York regulations pending rulings.

Sir Harry Tayre Flagsman Lara Tgetotaller Billingham Lass Semiseria Foxbury Jack Conqueror Sir Robert Pompey Winesour Elle Dame Lothario Venus Poussin Quebec Miss Miggs Galanthus Troilus Glinker York Epsom Chelsea St. Luke Lawn Cottage Middlesex White Ferry House Pimlico James White James Woodford Thomas Southam Chas. Colejun White William Woodford Edward Atkins Henry Gayhead John Cole Battersea Bridge Fulsam Fulham William Redman John Freeman Frederick Wood James Russell William Morrie John Talbot Fulham-bridge Bavon-house Bercorx Lord's Marylebone Club Sussex Brighton Northern Counties Leicester Nottingham Club Tent-bridge Hampshire Southampton Gentlemen of England Kent Grovuse SxHoormac Inverness Inverness Courier Serpentine H. Whitehead W. Goddin E. Webb J. Marshall W. Allen G. Martin E. Tapman E. Turner B. Heasman F. Chandler J. Townsend J. Mackett W. Mason B. Trowbridge J. Mason R. Nicholson J. Cox E. Martin J. Reardon G. Turner G. Perkins G. Flackman W. Franklin W. Bright Thomas Clark H. Channels J. Heasman C. Turner W. Everson H. Odell J. M.donald J. Fitch T. Howell G. Jerman H. Tellemache D. Gintey D. Oates Jones Oxford C. Pollaze J. Jones W. M.intosh George Whiting Anthony McCartie B. Goddard George Martin E. Tupman C. Palgrave W. McIntosh T.jones Frederick Robinson J. Nicholson John Reardon John Chandler William Shaw J. Brucey Wm. Franklin D. Kellard T. Morley H. Tollemache J. Kenley D. Ryan

Fing Arts to A Blind Girl Threading Walker's Needle

A lithographed print titled A Blind Girl Threading one of Mr Walker's Needles is praised as art and noted for its eye design. The image portrays threading ease, while described as a pretty art piece.

White Grant Tower Street Union Hall Globe J. F. Wilkins Rose and Crown Crucifix-lane Wilking

Ropixson v Bird and Or HEns at Appleby trial

At Appleby on Aug 11 a jury heard Sir T. Wilde for the plaintiff in a trespass action against Thomas Bird and others over seizing a mare on the plaintiff’s lands and later occupying Brougham Hall. Witnesses described distress notices and alleged premeditated seizure to compel lord Brougham’s title. Damages 40s. Also in Stafford, Arthur O Neill faced a seditious speech charge at Williame J. assize, with testimony on Chartist rhetoric and calls for the charter amid wage disputes and industrial unrest.

Appleby Brovenam Ropixson Bird Justice Wightman T. Wilde Stuart Wortley Roebuck Mr. Cowling Knowles Lord Brougham Henry II Brougham James Bird Ormerly Thomas Bird Robinson Adam Bird John Irving Brougham Hall Thomas Robinson Wortley Witherigg Mr. Irving Irving Penrith George Taylor Fee Stafford THE QUEEN Arthur O’neill Justice Williame Arthur O'Neill Serjeant Talfourd B. V. Richards Godson Mr. Alexander Rowley Regis House of Commons Serjeant Talfourd Cooper James John Cransfield Duke of Wellington Robert Peel South Wales Nottinghamshire Leicestershire Derbyshire Moria Clay Cross House of Emmons Wat Tyler Smithieman Derby Christian Chartist Society Birmingham Antoun O’neill

Political rhetoric and verdicts from a Stafford election case

In Stafford, a candidate railing against an usurped government faced hours of trial for election misconduct. The jury found him guilty and he received a one year sentence. In a separate Stafford proceeding, Ferrand faced a bribery style case over treating and drinking with voters for £3 8s, verdict for the plaintiff.

England Davis Serjeant Talfourd Justice Williams Justice Maule Godson Q.C F. W. Lee Alexander Mary Dutton King’s Head Ferrand Gifford Garrett Mr. Ferrand Blount Chetwynd Eliza Dutton Stafford Elizabeth Williams Mary Hubble Baring Moore Three Tuns Inn Swan Inn Wm. Lane Worcester Sheridan Bridgwater Justice Coleridge Corrine Magorrz John Woodbury John Spiller Merewether Edwards Ann Hoppings D. Mitchem Mitchem Spiller George Coleridge

Yorkshireman Refuses Support For Aged Mother

A Yorkshireman named Shaw, of respectable appearance near Watling Street, was summoned by the relieving officer for refusing to contribute to his mother’s support and leaving her to the guardians. The union had provided 1s 6d weekly in outdoor relief since her husband’s death. the mother is over 70, possibly 80, years old.

Shaw Watling-street Airfax Union Elizabeth Alderman Musgrove Aeprp Jetter Alderman Musrove Deendant Yorkshire Musgrove Halifax City of London

Guardian Plea for Son’s Support Tested in Court

Alderman Musgrove presses a son to fund his mother's care after guardians demand a weekly stipend. The defendant vacillates between conscience and reluctance, offering 2s 6d weekly, while officials debate travel costs and enforceable orders, promising further action if needed.

Books scam at Marlborough Street tied to nobility

John Connelly alias Scott faced charge over a fraud scheme where copies of valuable works were left at noble houses to induce subscriptions. Investigators tied a pattern of forged subscriber lists to elicit payment, with Lord Mount Edgecumbe and Lady Fielding figures central. The magistrate discharged the prisoner for lack of conclusive identity evidence.

Marlborough Street John Connelly Scott Earl of Mount Virtue Lord Mount Edgecumbe England Messrs Sackville-street Messrs. Virtue and Co Beresford Lady Fielding Maltby Earl of Lonsdale

Robbery at Monmouth Arms in Hoxton Sparks Assault Captures Suspect

James Evans, a young man with a notorious record, faced charges for a bold robbery at the Monmouth Arms in Singleton Street Hoxton. Evidence shows he battered Ann Colson and others, seized valuables including a silver punch ladle and scarves, and escaped after a struggle. He was committed for trial.

Worship Street James Evans Monmouth Arms Singleton-street Hoxton Ann Colson Jennings Blackburn Jem Witness Mary Patten Broughton

Burglary and assault at Red Lion near Westminster Bridge

Three men Jones Huggett and Genat charged with burglary at the Red Lion foot of Westminster Bridge and assaulting landlord Mr Macintosh and Luxford 87 L. A constable heard a noise officers pursued suspects a knife fight ensued Luxford injured severely and taken to station Huggett captured Jones found in vaults Genat badly wounded eye injuries and listed in danger remanded to custody.

Jones Huggett Genat Red Lion Westminster Bridge Luxford Macintosh B Division Cottrell Stangate B 53 Juxford Tower-street Wagstaffe

Extraordinary KiDNAPPER case at Chiswick church

A tall pale stranger with light hair and eyes, about sixty, appeared before magistrates to seek an order sending him to Hanwell Lunatic Asylum. He entered Christchurch Turnham Green during a sermon on the six instants, then sat near the pulpit and spoke to the rector after services.

Sir Francis Burdett Forster Chiswick Hanwell Christchurch Turnham Green

Great Kidnapper in High Pulpit Delirium at Chiswick

A ministerial figure Mr Jenkyns faced violent disruption during a sermon at Chiswick church. He was removed by force, jauntily restrained, and taken to the Pack Horse Inn then to the Brentford union workhouse before being committed to Hanwell asylum amid violent religious delusions. He claimed ages of life, called himself the Great Kidnapper and issued manifestos denouncing Archdeacon Wilberforce. Medical men assessed him as insane.

Jenkyns Tooke Parlam Brown Brentford Enoch Prince of Wales Archdeacon Wilberforce Windsor Chiswick Union Zoroaster Redivivus Great Britain China Manchester Paisley Leeds Stockport Nottingham Glasgow Rameses Sesostris Zerdhust Bactria Zoroaster Socrates Saul of Tarsus Paul the Apostle Alfred England Christopher Columbus Francis Bacon Sir Isaac Newton Fenelon Cambray Louis le Grand Telemachus Washington Carter New Brentford Allen Hanwell Asylum Hanwell , Asylum

Greenwich Case of Tape and Aiding Abetting Conspiracy

The court examined John Roberts and George Potter on a charge of tape and aiding and abetting in an offence against a girl named Jane Godden aged eleven. The case reveals alleged abduction and sexual assault by Roberts Potter and associates, with testimony detailing a disturbing sequence from Cannon-row to Kent street Deptford and subsequent threats. The magistrate noted the girl’s age and the gravity of the alleged crime, with defense alibis and documents under scrutiny and bail set at £80 each with 48 hours for submission.

Chance John Roberts George Potter Jane Godden York Street Lambeth Munro Stanley Jeremy Roberts Potter Althogh Treasury Cannon York Road Williams Hercules Stags Bob Kent Street Deptford Potter's House Godden Miskin Westminster Bridge Road Louise Roberta

Extraordinary Murder Trial at Bridgewater Assizes

Richard Alvin faced indictments for the willful murder of an illegitimate infant found buried in his garden. Witnesses described the discovery, the hayband around remains, and delivery in Martha Clarke’s confinement with alleged involvement by Alvin. The jury acquitted Alvin, finding no evidence of strangulation.

Richard Alvin Bridgewater Assizes Martha Clarke Kinglake Rawlinson Cockburn Charles Munden Timinster Mer Hugh Simmons Crewkerne Mr. Pottinger Simmons Bondage Junge Charlotte Coles Mr. Alvin Stone Mary Fowler Miss Coles Mary Flower Mr. Turner Martha Sarah Bulgin Mary Henry Webb Mr. Loveridge Alvin Marthe John Turner Clarke John Taunton Loveridge Turner W. Pottinger Tan Mary Turner Justice Coleridge

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