Income Tax Report for London Corporation Revealed
The coal, corn, and finance committee reports the London corporation’s income for the year ending April 1843 and recommends returning 7d in the pound, totaling about £130 7s 8d, to the stamps and taxes commissioners. The document is slated for consideration at the next court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation OF
Tlondon
Chamberlain
Mantis Caveen
Metropolitan Police
Vth
Louis Coquerel
Leicester Street
Leicester Square
Bank of France
Y. Sacher
Louvier
Normandy
France
London
Messrs
Aubre
Tre Anscompry
Krerrr
Liverpool
Lrncester-street
Leicester-square
New York
Washington
Riewanp Joxes Tatter
Lard Street
Globe
Pentonville
King'scross
Somerstown
Hampstead-had, &c
Battle-bridge
Catenton Street
Ning-street
Milk-street
Sweetey
Sen
King-street
St. Michael’s Church
Chelsea
Ater
Church Row
Bethnal
New Road
Lowry
Commissioners of Police
Scotland Yard
Triumphal Arch
Piccadilly
May
Prendergast
C. Jones
Ungerford Market
Aplainant
Mer
Ross
Els
Russ
Eg Jones
Acci
Huddersfield
Bess
Rochdale
Trial of Bean for presenting pistol at the Queen
At the Central Criminal Court on a July 3 incident, 16 year old John William Bean, described as deformed and very small, faced a misdemeanor charge for presenting a loaded pistol at the royal carriage as Queen Victoria passed. Witnesses testified to Bean’s actions, the pistol’s loading, and efforts by bystanders to detain him, with defense and prosecution outlining the alleged intent to provoke alarm and notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Lord Abinger
Justice Williams
Baron Rolfe
John William Bean
Her Majesty
Adolphus
Waddington
Russell Gurney
Fforry
Charles Edward Dassett
Tam
St. James's Park
Buckingham Palace
St. James's
Mall
Ife
St. James's Gardens
Palace
Heanes
Axton
Gardner's Lane Station
Harry
Frederick Augustus Dassett
St. James’s Park
Cross
Henry
John James
North Street
Maida-hill
Charles Dassett
Charles
W. Jones
R. Gurney
Paul-street
Finsbury
Dassett
J.T. Partridge
Chapel Royal
Duke of Sutherland
C. Dassett
Inspector Martin
Prince
George Martin
Partridge
W. Penny
Division of Police
G. Warboys
Inspector Penny
W. J. Bird
Mr. Waddington
Exmouth Street
G. J. Whitmore
Mr. Gurney
Benjamin James
Prince Albert
J. Webb
Barnsbury Park
Trial over a pistol threat to the Queen in a park
Lord Abinger and other judges review the case of a youth accused of aiming a loaded pistol at the Queen's carriage in St James's Park. The jury convicts on the second count for creating alarm and a crowd disturbance, while high treason is rejected. The prisoner is sentenced to eighteen calendar months in Newgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horry
Iie
Lord Abinger
George the Third
Justice Williams
Baron Rolfe
Dassetts
Dassett
Charles Dassett
Beas
Henry Wawke
Brunswick Place
City
St. James’s Park
Green Park
Bean
Vassett
Efe
Thomas Vosport
Running Horse
Duke Street
Grosvenor Square
Cassett
Her Majesty
Constitution Hill
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham
St. James’s Palace
Witners
Dssett
Home Office
Mr. Harry
Vosport
Her
Hawkes
Vusport
Cassetts
Tord Abinger
Her Majesty's
Newgate
Wheat price drift and insolvent court notes in Newcastle journal
The Newcastle Journal reports wild swings in wheat prices with official averages failing to reflect market drops. It notes government action erasing faulty returns and details Insolvent Debtors Court sittings and bail hearings scheduled before Commissioners Harris. A coalwhippers strike on the river seeks direct hire and full penny per ton wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marklane
London
Newcastle Journal
Harris
Shadwell
Limehouse
Ratcliffe
Wapping
Ben Johnson's
Stepney
Sun Tavern
E. Smith
Wellington-street
Strand
W. Strange
London theatres revive popular farce and musicals
The London Assurance opened at Tiny Market Theatre with W Farren in Sir Charles Courtly, praised for ensemble strength. Victoria Theatre staged The Millers Wife with dramatic rescue twists, while Sapiens Wells reported active crowds and a lively St George and the Dragon melodrame. VAUXHALL GARDENS hosted a well attended masquerade amid praise for management, illumination, and planned autumn reopenings at the Adelphi with new engagements and Shakspere’s Richard II in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Market Theatre
Comedy of London Assurance
Charles Courtly
W. Farren
Max Harkaway
Mr. Strickland
Dazzle
Mr. Vining
Mr. Spanker
Mr. Clark
Lady Gay Spanker
Mrs. Nisbet
Grace Harkaway
Miss Charles
Pert
Miss Carre
Fitzball
Lord of the Isles
Ronald
the Isles
Carnock
Barwooden
Sapiens Wells
England
Memphis
Hatton
Prince Albert
Adelphi
Yates
Miss Murray
Covent Garden
Lumley
Italy
Martini
Shakspere
Richard II
Drury Lane
Milton
Camus
Purcell
King Arthur
St Leger Betting Narrow as Attila Dominates Field
Sporting intelligence shows Attila as the main chance in the St Leger betting with Fireaway Ballinkeele and Priscilla Tomboy also drawn into action. Closing prices list Attila 5 to 4 against, Seahorse and Policy quoted at longer odds, and several horses noted as taken or laid with limited public attendance at Egham and related races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alis
Moynay
Attila
Fireaway
Ballinkeele
Priscilla Tomboy
St. Lucer
Anson
Peel
Forth
Ferguson
Dixon
Ramsay
Scott
Bell
S. King
Kitching
Bowes
Charles XII
St. Legen
Colonel Anson
Eboracum
Lord Chesterfield
Sir Harry Denny
G. Clark
Philip
Intelligence Extra Newmarket October Meeting 1842 Trials
The bulletin lists 1842 Newmarket autumn fixtures with stakes and entrants. Includes Trial Stakes for three-year-olds and aged horses, the Buckenham Stakes for progeny of 1839 mares, Grand Duke Michael Stakes, Hopeful Stakes, and related entries. Notable entrants include Lord G. Bentinck, Lord Exeter, Duke of Bedford, and Mr. Osbaldeston, with weights and conditions for each race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckenham
G. Bentinck
Lay Middleton
Camarine
Farintosh
Bay Middleton
Lady Emmeline
Mr. Wreford
Camel
Monimia
Margellina
Sultan
Victoria
Lord Exeter
Reveller
Fanny Davies
Galata
Colonel Peel
Slane
Garcia
Murat
Vulture
Grand Duke Michael
A.F
Phenix
Rostrum
Antiope
Amadon
Saros
Albion
Revocation
Valance
Mirabelle
Marshal Biron
Little Johnny
St. Bernard
Gunter
Tedworth
Firebrand
Ray Middleton
Ab. M
Rhodanthe
Westeria
Mr. Treen
Ford
Mr. Osbaldeston
Devil-among-the-Tailors
Albemarle
Buffalo
Duke of Bedford
Oakley
Exeter
Abydos
Greville
Edgeworth Bess
Egham Races Face Season Reform And Limited Meetings
The Egham races opened the season amid doubt after 1841 decline. Influence from Col Challoner revived interest, funds rose, Hibbard resumed duties, and a three day meeting became probable with Queen's Plate. To improve prospects, organizers must shorten the meeting despite strong local rail access. Attendance mixed between country conditions and elite guests like the Earls Chesterfield Rosslyn Langford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Challoner
Hibbard
Egham
Earls of Chesterfield
Rosslyn
Lord Langford
G. Heathcote
W. W. Wynn
Rous
G. Fitzroy
H. Forester
Maude
Thoroughbred Races Discussed at Challoner Rally Winners
An outline of the Gold Cup and related events details two mile races, several heats, and notable contenders like Monops and Cornuto. The report notes substantial attendance, shifting weather, and post-race impressions including betting odds and dominant performances by notable owners and horses in multiple stakes across venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challoner
Peel
Seymour
Bulkeley
Ricardo
Mr. Gardner
Chapple
G. Heathcote
Dark Susan
Isaac Day
Tamburini
F.ur
Lord Rosslyn
Cornuto
F. Butler
Mr. de Winton
Whitney
Mingrelia
Mr. Bignold
Camille
Col. Wyndham
Singleton
Mr. Rush
Big
Exquisite
Maresfield
Mr. Smith
Ishmael
Gardner
Ben Brace
Mr. I. Day
Nimrod
Lee
Eltham
Nicholson
Earl of Rosslyn
W. W. Wynn
S. Ricardo
Mr. Morley
Mann
Lord Chesterfield
Muley Moloch
My. J. Day
Mr. Grevisle
Welfare
Mr. Scott
Pannakeen
the Exquisite
Bartholomew
Bathbyany
Nicholas
Dockeray
Pickwick
Mirabelle
Bromyard
Tuans Pay
Mr. Robins
President
Isabella
Fitzgambol
Mr. Hall
Y. Rambler
Dick Turpin
Lord Westminster to sell racing stud at Eaton sale
Lord Westminster plans the sale of a large racing stud at Eaton on the Tuesday after Doncaster. The Liverpool races begin the following Thursday. The report also covers Battersea regatta results, St Olave's regatta, a large grouse shipment with many birds decomposed, and cricket news from Nottingham versus England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Westminster
Eaton
Doncaster
Liverpool
Battersea
George Moffett
Henry Shelton
John Bransgrove
Benjamin Rawley
William Wengate
Thomas Moles
Swan
Dive’s Flour Mills
Green
White
Yellow
St. Olave's
Southwark
William Pearce
John William Law
Charles Mitcham
William Henry Law
Richard Robinson
George Mead
Pink
Blue
Chamberlain's Wharf
George's Stairs
Horsley
Battlebridge
Leadenhall
City of Aberdeen
Billingsgate
Also Mentioned on This Page
BOS
Ie von Pye
Sporting Intelligence
Intelligence Extra
Newmarket
Mr. Balchin
Balchin
Camelino
Colonel Wyndham
Nora Creina
Petuaria
Mr. Potts
Short Bob
Mr. Goodman
Mr. Briscoe
Phebe
Mr. Rogers
Bridegroom
Mr. Forth
Vibration
Goodman
Shadow
St. Leger
Cabrera
Ellen
Cohen
Button
H. Witby
Gog
Mr. Webb
Egypta
Witby
Curasier
Nottingham
Nottingham Cricket Ground
All England
Lillywhite
Hillier
Noyes
Redgate
Mr. A. Mynn
Dichy Clarke
Wenmar
Guy O
Sewell
Guy
Hon
Ponsonby
B. Parr
Hawkins
Paie
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