Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Weekly Chronicle in London, Middlesex

We have pages in Middlesex

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 28, 1842

Page

6

Assault and battery case in York circuit court

The court heard a lawsuit over an assault by Mrs Hullah on Mrs Dobby after a dispute at a gateway near Bishop Burton. The jury found for the plaintiff with damages awarded, while another trial involved Bairstow and Cowling in a rape case with a not guilty verdict. A Western Circuit session at Bristol included seduction and guarantee actions, with orders for damages and a £2000 verdict in a huntingtower-related dispute.

Dosrr Wira Dundas Bishop Betten Jackson Hullah Dobby Knaresborough Market Overend Wilkins Bairstow Elizabeth Cowling Bradford Fair Mrade Western Circuit Buustet Justice Wightman Bristol Colllins Toghill Sergeant Bompas J. Smith Mr. Cockburn Mr. Stone Emma Collins Cockburn Taursday Ryan Lory Huntincrowere Butt Serjeant Bompas Erle Bere Lord Huntingtower Melt Panton Hampshire

Trials at Central Criminal Court over Mr Hertford case and servant Suisse

The article covers a London Central Criminal Court session week with multiple trials. It details the calendar, including 360 prisoners, larceny by servants, violence, murder, and rape charges. It then focuses on Nicholas Suisse, the Marquis of Hertford’s valet, accused of stealing foreign securities worth up to 100,000 francs. It recounts testimonies, codicils, and wills praising Suisse, remarks by Lord Abinger, and the jurors ultimately acquitting Suisse on a later indictment.

Lord Abinger Justice Williams Baron Rolfe Nicholas Suisse Marquis of Hertford Fitzroy Kelly Bodkin Phillips Mr. Thesiger Clarkson Montagu Chambers James Kelly Thomas Foote Marquis of Hertford Dorchestershause Regent’s Park Hse“ Aaerts Henrietta Burel Dorchesterhouse Steaearet France Mademoiselle Burel Dubois Richmond Marquis Suisse Ramagate Mr. Kelly Lord Hertford Angelyne Burel Thesiger Dorchester House Zichi Mr. Croker Paris London Messrs. Coutts Genoa Mademoiselle Dubois Clare Josephine Dubois Mdlle Mdile H. P. Fuller Chambers Felly V-C C. Phillips Thessiger Q.C Chambera Francis Marquia England Plate

Law court notes on Harrison firm and Courier insolvency

In the bankruptcy court at Moorgate Street the firm Harrison Drummond and Co is declared outlawed as no assets could be located. Debts are vast though details are unclear. In the insolvency matter of Charles Rowcroft the assignee was appointed, with Mr Walton named by creditors.

Andover St. Albane’s Penton Blackleg Lord Huntingtower Coil Angel University-street Gower-street Bayswater Serjeant Bompas Justice Wightman Grange Henry Harrison Fonblanque Harrison, Drummond, and Co India Moorgate Street Drummond Dhbtors Charles Rowenort Cooke Walton Rowcroft Globe Courier

Not Guilty Verdict In Landmark Fraud Case

The court returned a Not Guilty verdict in the principal case then discharged the prisoner. He was later charged on two more indictments alleging defrauding the late Marquis of Hertford. Mr. Kelly stated he would not offer further evidence for the prosecution after the preceding result.

Pe KF Shdey Marquis of Hertford Kelly

Prisoner Stringer FitzGerald Held on Assault Charge in Strand

Police report details Charles Wm Stringer FitzGerald accused by Richard Watson of attempted extortion and threats in a Clare Market room after luring him with “fine relics” for sale. Witnesses describe violence and theft, with the case tied to broader unrest and subsequent detentions at Marlborough Street.

Charles Wm. Stringer Fitzgerald Richard Watson Whitecross.street Strand Stanhope Street Clare Market Ship Chandos Street Twyford Extentrox Henry Bellamy Webb Stock Exchange Queen-street Lincoln’s-inn-fields Marlborough Street Clarkson Jardine W. Rigdall T 72 Great Western Railway Oxford Street Beard Thomas Mills Inspector Black House of Correction Edward Wills Mic Thomas Holland Charles Perry Edward King Holland Henry Triptree Henry Mack Thomas Browne Frederick Abbott

Marlborough Street. A Pontic Casino Case in Court

In Marlborough Street a man named Longman testifies that William Thompson cane-struck him in Waterloo Place and slandered by words. The defendant counters with provocation and a slate of family slights. The magistrate notes an unlawful act of entering into this street assault. The narrative then shifts to the late case of Churchill and Newstead involving extortion plots in Hyde Park and Bow Street.

Marlborough Street Pontic John Longman William Thompson Longman Waterloo-place Thompson Waterloo Bridge Mr. Longman Mr. Maltby Churchill Fitzgerald Hyde Park William Newstead Stringer Skinner Kales Bill Clarkson Newstead

Deracina Placards Defaced by John Finers in Westminster

Police report John Finers a carpenter charged with defacing a placard posted by the secretary of state prohibiting public meetings at unseasonable hours. Constable Terence M’Carthy witnessed Finers smear the placard after a brief return to the site in Greycoat Place, Westminster.

Deracina John Finers Secretary of State Terence M‘carthy Greycoat Place Westminster

Man Admits Ripping Down Placards at Workmen Rally

Inspector Barfoot reported Home Office orders to seize all persons tearing down placards. The defendant acknowledged the act, saying he and fellow workers have a right to meet about wages in public, though he admitted acting improperly on de facto postings. Magistrate Burrell ordered bail to answer for six months.

Barfoot Home Office Burrell Bussell

Clerkenwell Riot and Public Disorder at Clerkenwell Green

The Clerkenwell court heard two riot cases with Webb Lennard and Osborne among the accused for obstructing police and assaulting officers amid a mob of hundreds. The proceedings revealed violent defending and confessions, with fines set at 20s or three months imprisonment for the principal defendants and lighter penalties for others.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Agnixe Central Criminal Court John Bean T. J. Hall Turspay Bicamy Joseph Woodin Elizabeth Hyatt Shepperton Therisoner Anne Boddington Anne Cooper Felton Middlesex LAW Y Chronicle Shepherd Sutton Hlorsemonger Lane Lister Ellen Thomas Dennel Street Bowstreet Elina Fitzygerald Bow-street Hornemonger Lane Camberwell Frederick Clark Mr. Churchill Plume Maltby Clarknoy Horsemonger Lane William Stringer William Newton Smithson Robinson Frederick Clack Hill Charles Fitzgerald Denzgell Street Smithson William Thorn Saddler Denzell Street Clare-market Fitzgeralds Charles Jeant Mitchelson Davies-street Berkeley-Square Grosvenor-gate Grand Jury Mr. Clarkson Clack Davis Newgate Queen Square Clerkenwell Monda Webb Lennard Northampton Terrace City Road Magill Islington Noel-street Tilington Mr. Combe Osborne Mr. Webb Sutherland Porter Clerkenwell-green John Baker Paul Square Finsbury Clerkenwell Green George King Archer Hoe Old Bailey George Birr Henry Smithers James Burden Thomas Bray Henry Wiggs Broughton Combe Chichester Place Gray's Inn Road Bayle Wiggs Bray Marsh Jervis Wilkinson Inspector Jervis Ersons
Search Courier

Search the Weekly Chronicle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Weekly Chronicle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication