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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 04, 1836

Page

5

Mixed Gossip From London and Abroad

A roundup notes Prince Ferdinand of Saxe Cobourg may quit Portugal, rumors of a Don Carlos marriage link to the French royal line persist, Lord Melbourne funds a painter’s son for a government clerkship, and Brougham plans party sparring without cross-tilting. Reports say the king may reside near Southampton, while balloonists aim for Paris. News covers rail road power over roads, famine fears in Sligo, church consecrations, and various European political shifts.

Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Cobourg Portugal Bon Sens Don Carlos Paris Lord Melbourne John Martin Lord Brougham Southampton Robert Holland London Green Monck Mason Coblentz Liverroo Liverpool Bristol Diocesan Churci Bullpinc Association Tredegar Chancellor Great Western Dunlop Blanchard Dover Calais Rae Wilson Ireland Sligo Paisley James Carlisle Dublin Synod of Ulster Inquisition Durango Jesuits Spain Sole Donna Christina Garcia Blanco Caballero Montoya Osca Charco Gerozarri Count Camba Rodil San Miguel Count Almodovar Lopez Calatrava Gil de la Cuadra Toledo Alaix Narvaez Gomez Acala la Real Granada Cabrera Cordova Almaden C. Ribero Almédovar del Rio Cantavieja Madrid Manrrrace Orio Sweden Gottorp Otho Bavaria Oldenburg Russia Nicholas Soutzo Greece France England Louis Manchester Jamaica Dispatch Don Miguel Colonel Grey High Wycombe Thalaba the Destroyer Covent-garden Coburg Theatre Huntley Henry Johnson Pertinax Archy America Mr. Braham Mad Tom St. James’s Theatre Duke of Cumberland Duchess Prince George Londoon Uxbridge Road Butler Fanny Kemble New York South America B. Whitehead Chard 4Th Dragoon Guards Dorchester Blandford Rochdale Taunton Montreal Bath Barbadoes Lincoln Gazette Lincolnshire Chronicle

Matthews v Scott damages for malicious indictment case

LAW INTELLIGENCE. Sir W Follett described Matthews a Holborn stationer and Scott a writer to the signet in Scotland. The action seeks damages for a malicious indictment of Matthews, his brother, and White for conspiracy. Trial details cover W's attempt to bring White to England, certiorari moves, illness postponements, and a £200 verdict for the plaintiff.

Court OF King’s Bench Matthews Scott W. Follett Holborn Signet Scotland White Trinity Harbour Messrs Clerkenwell London Central Criminal Court Old Bailey Matthewa Lord Denman

Frame Up in Lambeth Lamps Case and Races Assault

In Lambeth a parish lighting dispute centers on 512 oil and gas lamps from Sep 29 to Dec 25 1835 with a recent switch to a new gas company. The plaintiff seeks £100 unpaid after oil and lamp charges, while construction and weather cause lighting failures. The case is referred for further out of court consideration after expert light discussion. In a separate matter HuxTABLE 1 WENHAM: a tailor sues a Poplar publican for assault after a wine basket incident en route to Epsom races. The defendant’s wife and a confrontation precede a violent blow leaving the plaintiff with blackened eyes, verdict for the plaintiff for £20 damages.

Lamsberu LicuTs CoLinson ANGEW Erle Parish of Lambeth Aving Collinson Serjeant Wilde Serjeant Talfourd Jardine Wenham Strand Poplar Nicholls Epsom King William-street London-bridge Sergeant Wilde Sergeant Bompas J Wy Lyon Lynn Chelsea Hospital Witness F. Pollock Kelly M‘dowaad Lyster King and Co Stumphrey Doncaster Edwards Francis Stubbs Hortonbury Hill Piaintiff Hazard Campbell Monck Andrews Hortonburyhill Ignatius Francis M‘dowal Mr. Edwards Charing-cross Colonel Lyster Mr Dowal Col. Lyster Hortonbury Hall Blackrock Dublin Mr. Humphrey Colonies

Court of Exchequer Verdict in Illegal Entry Case

A cab driver sues the defendant for breaking into his house, assault, and detention by police after the defendant forgot £10 in a cab. Evidence shows drunken intrusion without a warrant and disputed custody claims. Lord Abinger states trespass damages apply for unlawful entry.

Carrington Kenrick Willingham Tothill-street Westminster Oxford-street Haymarket Oxford Street Queensquare Lord Abinger

Accidents and Offences Scenes From a Court and Crime Notes

A lengthy account covers the Lynn v Lynn separation case with verdicts, debts, and alimony disputes, plus a gambling cheque case stemming from Doncaster and Hortonbury Hill. Additional items recount robberies, a pie theft, a child murder trial with concealment verdict, and various local accidents and fires including chimneys, Brentford blaze, and a Newfoundland postman dog legend.

Irish Cheese Theft Trial at Central Criminal Court

Mary M 39? M C arthy aged 30 married, indicted for stealing a 15s cheese from Woolfrich cheesemonger Frederick Pearce. Counsel defense by Phillipa, prisoner denies, weighs 29 pounds, verdict guilty, sentenced to two months imprisonment.

Mary M‘carthy Ireland Frederick Pearce Woolfrich Phillipa

Proclamation Calls Parliament to Meet at Brighton

At the Privy Council held at the Pavilion in Brighton a proclamation was issued summoning Parliament for dispatch of business on the third of January.

Privy Council Brighton Parliament

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