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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 12, 1841
Page
6
A lengthy trial recounts a 19th century dispute between a plaintiff and solicitor Rosser, detailing amorous letters from 1838 to 1841. Evidence shows manipulation by the plaintiff and her family, seeking marriage and substantial annuity payments, with the jury awarding damages to the plaintiff.
In Westminster before Mr Justice Wightman the trial addressed a bill of exchange for 2000 pounds dated July 9 and accepted by the defendant while a minor. Testimony from Coyle and Reed revolved around ink color and dating in the discounting process. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after judicial directions. Insolvent debtor Spencer Percival Promen sought discharge until January with debts around 7370 pounds and bail proposed by Sir Horace St Paul and Thomas Hall Plumer. The court also heard about James Gatland Guy's club burden with Broadwood pianofortes and related adjournment to notify a creditor.
George Nixon aged twenty two was indicted for assaulting and robbing William Drake after a river trip to Gray's Thurrock. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to twelve months hard labour. A string of related cases followed including a purse theft at Balham road and a bank note theft by Jane Thurston. The jury also cleared a woman accused of sovereigns after questions about coin ages and a later case of a ring theft resulting in six months hard labour. A youth gang storyline led to transportation for Captain M’Ewen and seven years for M’Lochlin.
Henry McCave pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of trousers from Michael Solomon and was sentenced to eight days, then transported beyond fourteen years. William Bond, indicted for stealing rope at St Katherine Docks, admitted forging a pass to remove the rope from the Thomas Lloyd and was sentenced to long term transportation.
In a crowded court scenes shifted as counsel argued whether the prisoner should be detained or released. The recorder stated the case would stand over until the end of the session, with discharge by proclamation possible if no detention order arose, while Ernest Rapallo faced potential further action on related felony charges. The session closed with sentences announced for various crimes, including transportations, life terms, and executions.
In a Metropolitan magistrates session the mason John Halbert was charged with assaulting a young worker and master mason Furnival amid wage strikes. The lord mayor warned striking workers and ordered Halbert to find sureties and face two assaults. Separate cases followed including a Sunday gin sale violation, a large forgery investigation, a swindle linked to Mrs. Strand, and a silk theft sting at Howell and James with a youth charged.
Mary Gaylor was charged with stealing flannel and handkerchiefs from Mr Bond’s shop in Somers Town after being seen tugging at fabric and carrying items under her shawl. William Jones and James Riley, a boy, faced six weeks in the House of Correction for pickpocketing attempts in Oxford Street. Charles Heath and Elizabeth Pases, a servant and an errand boy, were committed for trial for stealing lace valued near £10 from Varle lace merchant at 83 Oxford Street.
Henry Meaton, a known petty criminal, was committed for trial on multiple counts of feloniously uttering counterfeit crown pieces and a half crown in one day. A greengrocer’s wife identified the counterfeit coin amidst similar tricks in two other cases. Police noted suicide attempts by three individuals, including Emma Edwards and Mary Harlton, with various factors cited. Delays and remands occurred as judges review the conduct and fate of the defendants.
Loviga Stanfield a laundress and her husband John Stanfield faced Mr Jardine for final examination on Wednesday charged with stealing plate valued at £60 belonging to Mr Macdonald a barrister residing in Gardencourt Temple. They were remanded to attend pawnbrokers with pledged items and after evidence were committed for trial.
Michael OBrien an Irishman living in a kitchen at Gray's Buildings Manchester Square faced actions for threatening to murder John Alderson 22 and for assaulting the police. He denied intent to injure but struggled and caused disruption on the way to the station. Alderson and his companions reported insults from OBrien during a dispute over a prior quarrel. He was fined five pounds with additional penalties for assaults on officers and ordered to keep the peace. Juvenile Propriety: six boys, oldest not over twelve, appeared for felony charges amid reports of a female dealer in stolen goods nearby. They were remanded for Clerkenwell. Union Hall: three Borough hospital students Henry Evans John Lee and John Roberts were caught knocking on doors during late hours near the Maze. They fled but were later captured and bound over for good behaviour in twenty pound recognizances.
Mr Henry Grayson, a 64 year old Retford farmer, was found murdered near Denton’s Green close to Gerard’s Arms after visiting St Helens. Police report a brutal attack with multiple injuries, robbery of a small sum, and a gang of poachers suspected of the crime. Six men are detained or sought as part of the investigation, with coroner’s inquest promised and a £50 reward offered for the murderer’s discovery.
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