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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 20, 1848

Page

3

Cox v How case on seduction damages in 1840s England

Elizabeth Cox sues George How for damages after her daughter Mary Anne Cox, a dressmaker, was seduced leading to a child. Testimony details the affair starting 1846, the daughter’s pregnancy, and social fallout. Jury returns damages of £29 after defense argues misconduct and paternal neglect.

Newport Pagnel Buckinghamshire Mary Anne Newport Pagnel Mary Anne Cox George How Milton George London Northampton William Nicholl Edward Allwright Ned Joseph Heynes Wykes Mrs. Paybody Pole’s Lane William Fielding Mrs. Peabody Mrs. Parbody Mr. Chambers Joyce Newport Pegnal Vera

Vision debate at Swansea sparks Berkeleyan clash

At the Swansea meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science Sir David Brewster challenged Berkeley's theory of distance by citing binocular vision, infant perception, and optical illusions, while Dr Whewell and others defended the established view. The report also covers mechanical and chemical sections, electricity experiments on Penllergate, and notes the death of engineer George Stephenson.

Swansea Sir David Brewster Berkeley David David Brewster Whewell David Brewater Struve Alr Eagle’s Bush E Forbes Buckland Backland James Nasmith Faraday Royal Institution Chame Birmingham Penllergate J. D. Llewelyn Swanara Thames Lankester Roberts Manchester Roberta

Strike of Engine Drivers on the North Western Railway

A deputation of engine drivers met Marylebone MPs to seek a public inquiry into safety and delays on the North Western line. They alleged locomotive mismanagement, delayed trains, and claimed drivers faced dismissals or transfers while maintaining they seek only to return to service on fair terms. A later meeting reported further protests, with drivers urging written statements and possible parliamentary questions. several incidents of accidents and delays were cited and discussed.

North Western Railway London and South Western Railway Marylebone Lord Dudley Stuart Sir B. Hall Gin North Western Company Her Majesty’s Hulsa Glyn Euston Station Peterborough House of Commons Thorneley Dritera Rugby Carlisle Brown Baronet Camden Wolverton Northampton Birmingham Benjamin Hall Euston Square Glyo Dudley Stuart Glyndu B. B. Osthorne N.P Mr. Hume M.P Parlament Hampstead Road J. Brown Hon St. Pancras Rome B. Osborne B. Hall Hume Expresa West London North Western Eastern Counties Railway Thertford Pariament Camden Town London and North Western Railway Ashton Bank North Western Line M'Connell Bary Great Northern Line Gooch Great Western Madigac London and North Western Permanent Way Gryn Northeatero Heer Poor Law Union District Schools Money Order Department Punt Office Boroughs Incorporations Out Pensioners Provident Associations Duchies Cornwall and Lancaster J. Russert G. Bentincx Earl of Elgin Colonies Canada Montreal Board of Trade Colonial Office J. Resselle Lord Elgin Mr. Hawes Disraeli G. Bentisck J. Rossect Anaenaar G. Bentinck Compissariat Housh Whdhhivat G. Bawtixex Foreign Office Disraact Lord Minto Austria Sardinia Minto Union of the Two Sicilies Naples Vienna Paria Italy England France Lombardy Milan Ital Bir H. Barrize

Parliament Debates and Rail Strike News in London

Reports from the Imperial Parliament cover the Lords and Commons proceedings with discussions on the Unlawful Oaths Ireland Bill and Musical rail dispute. Details include ministerial moves, mediation questions in Northern Italy, and a lengthy debate on diplomacy with the Court of Rome.

Hovey LORDS Pnr Ireland Lord Caancerton Earl of Saxensscay Marquis of Laxsipownez House OF Lords Tursway Commons House OF Commons Committee of Supply Court of Chancery Metropolitan Commissioners of Sewers Cnught P Clauss Protresa Irland Marner M‘donald Smith O'Brien Grazer Gary Mazer Taylor Fox Matte Derby Newprantz Speaker Edward Strutt Edward Frederick Leveson Gower J. Ressert Court OF Rome Lord Patterston Home England St. James's Court of Arms C. Anarny Lord Palmerston Hinalfa Unqmant R. Ixcers Mr. Anstey Italy Anattia Church of

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