Winter Circuits Arrange Trial Sessions Across English Counties
An order outlines a winter circuit for regular gaol delivery in English counties. Trials of causes occur at spring and summer assizes, with December hearings in Oxford, Gloucester, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Winchester, Exeter, Warwick, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Chelmsford, Maidstone, and Lewes before noted judges. The plan emphasizes trials for prisoners only and locates nisi prius matters to prior sessions.
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England
Nisi Prius
Oxford
Oxfordshire
Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Worcestershire
Worcester
Shropshire
Shrewsbury
Staffordshire
Stafford
Baron Roulfe
Southampton
Winchester
Devon
Exeter
J. T. Coleridge
Knt
C. Cresswell
Midland
Warwickshire
Warwick
Leicestershire
Leicester
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham
Derbyshire
Derby
James Parke
Essex
Chelmsford
Kent
Maidstone
Sussex
Lewes
Sir C. Cresswell
Central Criminal Court Session Opens As Prisoners Count Rises
The first session of the Central Criminal Court under the present mayoralty opened before the recorder and officials. About 255 prisoners stood for trial with expectations of rising to 300 before the grand jury’s discharge. Notable cases include George Dawson Lowndes found guilty of assault with felonious intent and transported for life.
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J. Key
J. Johnson
George Dawson Lowndes
Prendergast
Baron Parke
Smith
Bristol
Henry Bush and Co
Clark
James Bush
Baron Park
Henry Bush
Mr. Gregory
Vallance
Henry Pennington
William Bowyer Gregory
Joshne Gregory
Samuel Parsey
Arthur Parsey
Frederick Prideau
Edward Saunders
James Doyle
Lord Ellenborough
Lord Eldon
Justice Coltman
Chambers
Serene
Duke of Brunswick
Wilkins
Gregory
Thomas Jennings
M. Zulueta
Tug
Jostan Lovejoy
Clarkson
Mark Jane
House of Correction
Henry Henton
Samuel Canning
Bodkin
Henry Morley
Jane Hester
Michael Smith
George Harris
Michael Pearce
Charles Rosenberg
Victor Bohain
Bohain
Courier de l'Europe
Henry Harvey
Indecent assault case on a vessel ends in damages
The case centers on Mr Morton accusing Mr Orme of indecent assault aboard the Eclipse. Orme refuses to give his name initially, later confirms identity as a distiller from Blackfriars road, and court testimony details the dispute and provocations. Jury awards £70 to the plaintiff after Mr Serjeant Shee argues provocation cannot excuse assault.
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Court OF Common Pleas
Moortow
Oxmz
Middlesex
Justice Cresswell
Sergeant Talfourd
Humfrey
Blackfriars
Morton
Broadstairs
Margate
London
Mr. Morton
Mrs. Orme
Mr. Orme
Orme
Blackfriars Road
Sergeant Shee
Duke of Sutherland
North
Talfourd
Talfaurd
Insolvent Soane Heir Seeks Final Order in Bankruptcy
In Re G Soaxz before Commissioner Merivale the insolvent son of the late Sir John Soane sought his final order. Once left with nothing, the son now earns as a dramatic author and hopes government aid for creditors. The commissioner refused to tax his brains, urging payment as his means allow.
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Monnay
G. Soaxz
Merivale
Sir John Soane
Sturgeon
John Soane
Soane
Extraordinary Saferstition at Plymouth
Mrs Hill the pretended witch faced magistrates for deceiving a country girl, Charlotte Horn. The prisoner was committed to the house of correction for three calendar months as a rogue and vagabond under the 4th section of the 6th George IV.
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Plymouth
Drunken parishioner fined after church disruption at All Saints
A drunken resident of Bishopsgate named William Edwards was brought before Sir John Key for disorderly conduct during All Saints Church service. Edwards cried out during prayers and sermon, was remonstrated, and fined 5 shillings for drunkenness. Separately, Serjeant Brannan nabbed two other men, Roberts and Bellamy, tied to an assault on the prosecutor, with Brannan asserting Roberts’ long-standing criminal record. Both were committed to Newgate for trial.
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Wm. Edwards
John Key
All Saints Church
Skinner-street
Bishopsgate
Acorn-street
Ruddock
Sir John Key
John
Edwards
Roberts
Serjeant
Brannan
G Division
Bellamy
Chace
Clifton Street
Bingham
Newgate
Caitp Loan Case Involves Child Taken For Begging
In Guildhall a case unfolds against Harriet Mosca accused of obtaining a child by false pretences. Mary Smith testifies the child Joanne nearly seven was taken to beg by Mosca after a promise of garments, with no payment received. The court remands Mosca for a week, to be brought before Alderman Farebrother again.
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Caitp
Harriet Mosca
Mary Smith
Joanna
Farebrother
London-bridge
Ann Carroll
Alderman Farebother
Nancy
Deptford
Bow Street Court Caps Fortune Teller Fraud Scene
A shabby defendant faces theft and fortune telling charges at Bow Street. Rebecca Goodman accuses Bartholomew Brian of stealing her money and tricking witnesses with written predictions. He claims he is not deaf or dumb and is remanded for further inquiries. Father Mathew joke noted. Patrick Kelly, drunk in the street, is admonished by Chief Magistrate Hall.
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Bartholomew Brian
Rebecca Goodman
Old Boswell-court
Drury-lane
J. F
J. D
Mendicity Society
Father Mathew
Patrick Kelly
Hall
Mr. Hall
Queen Square Hopeful Son in Magistrate Court
A sixteen year old, William Verity, faced a magistrate charged with threatening to stab his mother Margaret Verity wife of a shoemaker living on Vauxhall Bridge Road. The boy refused to work, demanded two pence, and grabbed his father's great coat while vowing lethal harm. The father tearfully described years of misery and the magistrate bailed the boy for three months rather than sending him home.
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Queen Square
William Verity
Margaret Verity
Vauxhall Bridge-Road
Dorsetshire
Lord Ashley
Stockport
Manchester
League
Lambert
Salisbury
Bouverie
Anti Corn Law League
London
Campbell
Durham
Thompson
Urania
Wolverhampton
Mr. Bright
M.P
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Great League Fund
Worship Street Robbery Attempt in Radnor Street
Two men Henry Roberts and Thomas Bellamy, both known offenders, were charged with a highway robbery attempt on glass maker Samuel Phillips in Radnor Street St Luke's. Phillips, returning home about 12 20 am, was dragged, hats were pulled down, and his watch and seals targeted before police intervened.
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Hicaway Rospery
Henry Roberts
Thomas Bellamy
Bingham
Samuel Phillips
Radnor-street
St. Luke’s
Whitecross-street
Roberts
Cuthbert
Glasgow Upgraded to First Class Port by Treasury
The lords of the treasury, advised by the board of customs, have elevated Glasgow from a second class port to first class status. The decision reflects enhanced status for trade, shipping, and port facilities in the city.
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Lords of the Treasury
Board of Customs
Glasgow
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