Royal Progress by Rail Through Leicestershire to Windsor
The royal train moved from Belvoir to Leicester with lavish public demonstrations. At Leicester Belgrave Gate and Gallowtree Gate were festooned as crowds cheered Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The journey included stops at Rugby Wolverhampton Watford and finally Windsor with guards of honour and extensive arrangements by railway directors and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Burdett
Brooksby-gate
Rearsby
Bridgate Park
Jane Grey
Brooksby Gate
Leicester
Belgrave Gate
Gallowtree-gate
Granby-street
Thurer
Mr. Bruyeres
London and
Birmingham
Bedford
Wright
Eddé
L’hermitte and Royer
Bellinn
Earl of Jersey
Bell
Midland Counties
Kearsley
Watford
Rugby
Mr. Berry
Wolverhampton
Her Majesty
London
Mr. Vantini
Duke of Buckingham
Lucas
Talbot
Clode
Cornet Garrett
Bailey
Prince Albert
Mr. Waite
Earl of Verulam
Hertfordshire
Glyn
F. Letsom
Mr. Cooke
Mr. Creed
Earl of Clarendon
Lord Grimston
Mr. Glyn
London and Birmingham Railway
Lord Jersey
Uxbridge
Cornet Newdepate
Corbet
White Horse
Windsor
Thames-street
Castle-hill
Prince Consort
Midland
Church of St. John
St. George’s Chapel
Slough
Eton
1St Life Guards
Willoughby Cotton
Wemyss
Bouverie
G. F. Anson
Prince
Cocum
Duke of Wellington
Belvoir
Syston
Euston
Queen
Gospal
Anson
Mr. Goodyear
Queen's Belvoir Visit Praised by Royal Party
The cortège of tenants and a large train of horsemen accompanying Her Majesty drew her attention and she admired the effect. At Belvoir castle she expressed entire satisfaction with the arrangements welcoming her into Leicestershire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvoir
Belvoir Castle
Leicestershire
Chatsworth Ground Entry Scandal Involves Royal Grounds
A Derby land surveyor clerk and a sworn special constable gained access to Chatsworth grounds with no tickets. They wandered the mansion near the Queen's private apartments before being spotted. Robertson was recognized by Lord Waterpark and Hon. George Cavendish and released. the constable spent the night in the engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatsworth
Charles Robertson
Bromley
Derby
Robertson
Ridgway
Lord Waterpark
George Cavendish
Liberty
Abduction Case Delays Mortgage Sale In Chancery
In the Lord Chancellor's court proceedings are heard over Miss Crellin's alleged abduction and a disputed marriage. Romilly represents mortgagers seeking injunction to restrain sale of Liverpool property. the vice-chancellor bids no order due to lack of timely appeal and questions Miss Crellin's consent and cohabitation with John Orr M Gill. Sale set for tomorrow if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Crellin
Ann Crellin
Romilly
Bacon
John Orr M‘gill
Trial over Harrow indecent assault case against Strachan
In the bail court, The Queen v Patrick Leta Strachan, an indictment alleges an assault with indecent intention on a Harrow School pupil named Scott. Testimony details a meeting in a London study, the accused’s invitations, and the pupil’s account of being touched and pressured. The case featured extensive witness accounts including Scott, Strutt, and Mr Wilkinson. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QUEEN
Patrick Leta Strachan
Scott
Harrow School
Kelly
Q.C
John George Scott
Strachan
Greenock
Liverpool
London
Harrow
Strutt
Harrowweald
Mr. Wilkinson
Sandhurst
Hailebury
Parthenon
Michaud
Scotland
George Henry Strutt
W. H. Watson
Wilkinson
Rotch
The
Old Bailey
Mr. Clarkson
Watson
John Phillips
Tis
Oxley Frederick Wood
Clarkson
Colonel Campbell
William Grynes Kell
Bedford-row
James Clark
Samuel Anderson
Court of Chancery
Maconochie
Orkney
Zetland
Lord Meadowbank
Rigaud
Exeter College
Oxford
Sierra Leone
Wightman
Justice Wightman
Denvil
Rogers
Erle
Pavilion Theatre
Whitechapel
Connerton
Mr. Denvil
Denvis
Strachan case recounted with witness testimonies at Old Bailey
The defense witnesses praise Strachan's character, noting his morality and gentility. Testimony from doctors lawyers and governors supports his upright conduct. The jury later finds the defendant guilty of assault and the judge enters a general verdict of guilt.
Central Criminal Court case on administering dangerous drug
William Haynes indicted for feloniously administering a noxious drug to his wife Mary Haynes to procure abortion. Prosecution recited. defense by Mr. Wilkins. Case recalls previous murder acquittal. Evidence shows he procured two ounces of sulphate of potals from Nortonfolgate chemist. witnesses dispute drug's danger. Medical opinions vary on toxicity and effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler
Nortonfolgate
Lee Bedingfield
Reynolds
William Haynes
Justice Coltman
House of Correction
Michael Hayfield
Henry Hayfield
Isabella Humble
Henry
Ploughcourt
Bethnal, Green
Mr. Wordsworth
London Hospital
Beast Lowness
George Dawson Lowndes
Holton
Wontner
Edw
Dwyer
Jeremiah Caylor
W. Fowker
Alias Neck
W. Johnson
E. Bull
A. Walker
W. Jefferies
G. Butler
T. Pollard
T. Holden
S. Spiller
R. Mills
Caroline Mattenley
Mary A. M.hugh
Eliza Cleveland
E.S. Marshall
J. Cranfield
J. Lewson
W. Howard
R. Howard
J. Jerome
G. Donaghan
Alias Duncan
T. Hart
J. Casey
T.corderoy
W. O'Brien
G. Norton
M. Collins
J. M'Carty
J. Stevens
H. Harris
R. Aston
J. Monro
A. Russell
J. Bedwell
J. Shepherd
C. Parker
W. Anderson
Ri. Escomb
R. Jones
B. Hales
T. Green
C. Jones
I. Smith
J. Lee
Newgate
Barnard Gregory
J. E. Wilkinson
J. Congleton
E. Keely
S. Smith
G. D. Lowndes
H. Roberts
J. Brown
J. Wood
G. Groves
T. Jones
Mary Ann Cowper
Susan Williams
Elizabeth Shinnock
Jane Comyns
G. Barrett
Mary Stevens
R. Price
T. Mayers
I. Bassett
J. Thompson
W. Pearson
C. Madden
T. Ferguson
J. Werland
J. Sullivan
J. Rewarth
T. Barnes
G. Spiers
E. Ward
B. Hogan
W. Price
T. Smith
T. Ryen
Prisoner faces murder and assault trials with merciful verdicts
The report covers trials including murder and assault on a child, with verdicts of guilty but mercy recommended, and a complex case where a man accused of swindling a horse was discharged after criminals in a yard swindled a victim. Sentences listed span death, transportation, and lengthy imprisonments, reflecting harsh penalties for violent crimes and public offenses.
Defrauding Horse Sale Case and Distress Reports
A middle aged man named Charles Potter faced a charge of conspiring to defraud by false pretences over a horse. Witnesses described a scheme at a horse repository with a buyer and a junior seller, and Potter claimed an official role in clearing unfit cattle. Earlier, magistrates heard about charity donations and dire living conditions in Holloway and Twinecourt cases, with Noonan the coal whipper and a widowed family described as destitute, and an assault case in Deptford where Charlotte Blogdon allegedly threw her husband from a window, causing serious injuries and leading to committal for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Street
Lambeth
Horse Repository
St. Martin’s-lane
DreAprut
Broderip
C. H
Nicholas-lane
Lombard. Street
Helloway
Hayes
M. C
Ellis
Holloways
Mr. Ross
Noonan
Twinecourt
Wuixpow
Charlotte Blogdon
Giffenstreet
Deptford
Thomas Blogdon
Witness
Thorn
Arthur
James Digby
Jeremy
LovE IN THE CupsoarD
Monday, William Field, a police constable, faced Mr. Bond on two counts: forming an improper connection with Mary Anne Perrin and drinking ale on duty at Mr. Dodd's house without paying. The magistrate found no improper connection proved, but convicted the drinking offence, fining 20 shillings despite mitigating factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Square
William Field
Mary Anne Perrin
Bond
Mr. Bond
Mr. Dodd
Shuter
Assault on broker’s deputy at Paddington house siege
James Vipond and his wife Mary faced a London magistrate over a violent bid to resist a rent levy. Blest and Holland, brokers aiding Pickford, broke into Vipond’s Conduit Street home after the tenant barricaded doors. A brutal struggle followed, with a heavy iron rod injuring Blest. The court ordered bail and referred the case to Sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penits
James Vipend
Bingham
Anthony Thomas Blest
Mary Vipond
Holland
Conduit Street
Paddington
James Siggers
Darby
Frances-place
Poylestreet
New North-road
Siggers
Pickford
Brest
Blest
Local relief aid praised for Holloway family plight
A man named Ellis provided immediate food and fire to a starving family after all other options failed. He ensured bedding and linen were supplied, while the magistrate urged continued help in kind and commended Ellis for his attention to the Holloways, noting his responsible action toward the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Broderip
Attempted Surpeps Clara Tunstall at Waterloo Bridge
Clara Tunstall a young girl attempted to drown herself at Waterloo Bridge as police watched her. A Thames-side rescue followed and she was detained after declaring she was tired of life and refused to explain her actions. Bail was refused and she was committed in default of sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Tunstall
Waterloo-bridge
Surrey
Argyll Street
Regent Street
Extraordinary Charge Of Bicamy In Battersea
Joseph Pannell a Battersea butcher stood in the dock charged with feloniously marrying Mary Anne Maria Wood while his first wife Letitia Poulter was still living. Wood testified of her marriage and child losses, detailing suffering and burial expenses. Pannell claimed the earlier marriage was known and contested, and he admitted the second union occurred while intoxicated. He was remanded on bail with conditions and Wood to receive limited relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pannell
Battersea
Clive
Mary Anne Maria Wood
Frederick Langton
Pannell
Wood
Rathbone-place
Deptford
New St. Pancras Church
Banns
Exeter
London
Woolwich
Mr. Clive
Torough
Langton
All Hallows Church
Lombard-street
Letitia Poulter
Humphreys
Guildford
Public sympathy meeting for houseless poor proposed in London
A committee including Lord Dudley Stuart Lord Ranelagh Sir Joseph Copley and other gentlemen met at the Sablemere hotel to plan a public demonstration for London's houseless poor. They asked the Bishop of London to preside at a Exeter Hall meeting this week, but he declined, delaying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Stuart
Lord Ranelagh
Joseph Copley
Sablemere
London
Exeter Hall
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LAW
Equity Courts
Lincoln’s Inn
Queen’s Counsel
John Romilly
Samuel Romilly
Court OF Commion Pleas
Monnay
Woops
Duke
James Cockburn
Gravesend
Duke of Argyll
British American Association For Emigration and Colonization
Nova Scotia
British
Association
Tindal
the Weekly Chronicle
Central Criminal Court
St. Martin’s Lane
Bow Street
Thames Office
Greenwich
Union Hall
Wandsworth
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