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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 17, 1843

Page

6

Courtroom Farce Ends With Emmeline and Suitor Parting

In a comic court scene the complainant agrees to surrender property to Mr Henry Manvers as Emmeline clings to the actor, while her rejected lover leaves with a constable, the magistrate promising safe passage to avoid further trouble.

Henry Manvers Emmeline

Police Constable George Trew Convicted At Sessions

A London magistrates court found police constable George Trew guilty of gross misconduct after a tense confrontation with John Badman and his wife Eliza in Houndsditch. The case included taunts and an arrest of Mrs Badman. Trew paid a 20 shilling fine plus costs. The report then details the plight of Ann Griffiths, wife of a sergeant, denied passage to accompany her husband to Canada, and provided modest relief by the magistrate.

Worship Street John Badman Grapes Tavern Albermarle-street George Trew Pavilion Theatre Houndsditch Eliza Badman Price Trew T. Constable Epsom Ewell Broughton Badman House of Correction Sorpier Ann Griffiths Woolwich London Liverpool Horse Guards J. Broughton St. Luke's Hamblin Ireland New South Wales

Sailor’s sham wedding and debts expose Morphew scheme

An able seaman William Heaney sought help to recover clothes from Morphew after a wedding hoax fueled by debt and drink. A long bill ledger details lavish wedding expenses, alleged licenses, and liquor tabs, with Morphew accused of exploiting the sailor while Morphew’s bachelor-like establishment hosts a bribed ceremony and a court adjournment for further inquiries. The magistrate called for witnesses and ordered investigation into Morphew’s house and parish indictments.

Jack AsHone William Heaney Henry Morphew English Mr. Henry Orphew Shadwell Church Ratcliffe Highway Shields Cook

WANDSWORTH Bigamy Trial Reveals Parish Aid Controversy

In Wandsworth, Joseph Parnell a butcher faced felonious bigamy charges after his second wife aided by a child’s burial in Deptford. Evidence showed the parish refused to bury the child without a parish coffin, while a clergyman offered help. The case exposed alleged parish discredit and complex marriage records, with Parnell committed for trial and the complainant receiving charitable support.

Wandsworth Joseph Parnell Mary Anne Maria Wood Langton Wtting Paynter Clive Carmarthen Place Deptford Constable Mr. Paynter Ellis Allhallows Church Lombard-street Banns Letiitia Poulter New St. Pancras Charles Stannard

Greenwich Extinguishing the Gas Lights in the Thames Tunnel

Henry Hudson Heath of Mile End Road was charged with pulling down a branch gas pipe and turning off the gas in the Thames Tunnel on Sunday night. An officer testified he and two others entered about 20 yards in before the act. Heath claimed it was to light his cigar. Smoking cigars was denied. Heath had no cigar. The judge called it a dangerous act and possible imprisonment up to two months. Heath was fined 20 shillings or seven days in jail.

Thames Tunnel Henry Hudson Heath Devonshire Thames Tunnel Company Jeremy

Investigation into Welsh turnpikes exposes Romney-bridge fraud

State of South Wales reports Her Majesty's inquiry in Canbirr into turnpike trusts. A detailed account describes the Romney-bridge scheme with a banker and two lawyer sons, a failed bridge, inflated costs, double tolls, and lost funds. Card if trust seeks buyouts as critics call for abolition. other grievances include poor law rates and local taxation. Tomorrow the inquiry moves to Merthyr Tydvil as 68 writs of certiorari loom from Wales.

Cardiff Trust Cowbridge Road Cowbridge Trust Romney-bridge Romney-bridge Trust Newport Trust James Stuart Carmarthenshire Romney Glamorganshire Monmouthshire House of Commons Newport Bridge Newport Romney Bridge Romney-gate Cardiff Newport Market Merthyr Tydvil Wales Crown

Appointment of Maitland as Cape governor and other diplomatic postings

The Queen nominates Sir Peregrine Maitland to govern the Cape of Good Hope. She approves new consular and legation secretary postings in Gibraltar, Washington, The Hague, Naples, Rio de Janeiro, Stockholm, and Brussels. Also presents ministers to Ordoun and Rothiemurchus, with numerous regimental promotions and public notices on insolvencies, bankrupts, and declarations.

Washington Hague John Kennedy Naples George John Robert Gordon Rio de Janeiro Stockholm Augustus Craven Brussels Stutgardt Waitenart James Flowerdew Ordoun Kincardineshire James Leslie Andrew Rutherford Rothiemurchus Inverness Shire Charles Grant Kingussie Orrice Regiment of Foot Thomas Patrick Mathew Clerihew 6Th Foot Henry Balguy 26Th Foot Birch Philips Ath Foot George Ellis Lloyd Williams Hodgetts William Birch Balguy Charles Cameron Johnstone Kenneth Menzies Pine 32Nd Foot William Airde Birtwhistle Purchase Stanwell 34Th Foot Henry Hugh Oxley Leutenant Blake Mandistry Gaussen Best Yent Oxley John Allen Lip Foot Scott Charles Henry Montresor Smith Foot Charles Thursby Jasper Byng Creagh Patrick T. C. Paget Thursby Francis Fane Paget Valentine Greatrakes Coates Fane 61St Foot William M. de Butta Charles Campbell Henry Hugh M‘kenzie Fleming de Butts 76Th Foot Robert Dampier Hallifax Patrick Grieve James Henry England Hallifax Robert Boyd Brown England William Thomas Smith Brown Charles Frederick Tyler Royal Military College Smith John Harvey Isaac 2D West India Regiment David Reid Tathill Hosritan Starr Charles Theodore Staples Jameson Shelton 28Th Foot Hill Walter Swayne Sith Foot Chatham William Gry 62D Foot County of Kincardine Duncan Davidson William M‘troy James Farquhar Robert Lyal Alexander John Kinloch John Carnegie Alexander Crombie Primitive Methodist Kirkheaton Yorkshire M. Dean Manchester H. M. Darke Bristol J . Bratt Birmingham J. Poynter Little Ormond Yard J. Redfern Ecclesfield W. N. Procter R. T. Bowtell Commercial Road Lambeth H. Hedges Bridge Street Southwark R. Davies Wakefield J. Jake Old Street Road J. B. Fuller Teabury Worcestershire J. Walker Oxford W. C. Cole C. Cole Little Guildford Street R. Taylor South Bruton Mews Berkeley Square Seoachman H. Wastle Blackheath W. Eveleigh Dalston W. Vaughan Nelson Street Hackney Road E. M. Hague Duke Street Piccadilly J. East Essex Street Hoxton J. Warr Chard Somersetshire T. Smith Liverpool M. Williams Merthyr Tydfil Glamorganshire T. H. French R. Buckeridge Forebridge Staffordshire W. Jones Alfrick T. S. Mortlock Thriplovy Cambridgeshire Ham Surrey T. Farris East Street Manchester Square Baker J. Brooker Southampton Row Bloomsbury Carver and Gilder Murray and Brown R. T A. T. Tebbett E. Pritchard Llanrwst Denbighshire W. Hoole Sheffield C. Clark H. Pearson York J. Taylor Middlesbrough B. R. Broadbent Rochdale Hellings Rugeley T. R. Robson St. Martin's Lane W. Burton Hutton Rudley Miller Rider and Hall Wolff and Smith Hunslet Bennett and Kirkman Leigh Lancashire Bennett and Sons Chymiss Headley and Oldfield St. James's Place Hampstead Road Evans and Fisher Whitcombe Street Haymarket T. Hamer Trim and Fox Sandbach Cheshire H. and T. Merry and Co Cobalt E. W. Benson G. Williams and Co Heaton Norris Smith and Co Bradford Lambert and Parry Colchester Street Whitechapel Butt and Lemere Maldon Essex Linendiaers Cartwright Carpenter Z. Blisset Inverness D—D. Smith Dundee J. Henderson Brechin A. Murray Edinburgh P. Crichton Bankfoot Forthshire Yd Philipps Kipling Kinnon

State Prosecutions and Irish Murders Skip-Through

State prosecutions advance as agents rent chambers near the four courts with January 15 trial date. Reports allege a cruel conspiracy around the death of Rev Tyrrel, while Dublin and Limerick coverage condemns sensationalist rumors. A fatality in Norra Tipperary follows a civil-decree arrest, with David Ryan murdered and a coroner’s inquest returning a verdict of wilful murder as authorities pursue suspects.

State OF Ireland Dustin Dublin Evening Packet Tyrre Packet Frynor Limerick Thomas Waller Thomas G. Stoney Nenagh Finnce-house Norra Tipperary Fogarty John White Ryan Carrigatogher Ryan Marshalsea Bryan Toohy David Ryan James Carroll The Freeman’s Journal

Halse to Settle in London After Galvanic Success

From the Devonport Independent we learn Mr. Halse, formerly of Richmond-house, Torquay, plans to move to London due to his notable triumphs in galvanism. He will reside in a respectable city district as his galvanic batteries are praised for improving the science. The Western Times notes an advertisement elsewhere titled Paralysis.

Devonport Independent Halse Richmond-house Torquay London Devonshire Western Times N.B

Parliament Prorogation Extended and Governors Appointed

Friday December 15 Gazette reports prorogation of Parliament to February 1 and plans to dispatch urgent affairs. Windsor notes Richard Pakenham sworn to Privy Council. Sir Peregrine Maitland named governor of the Cape. Paul Ivy Sterling appointed Hong Kong attorney general. War Office items list promotions and appointments across Dragoon Guards, Light Dragoons, 18th Foot, 22d Foot, 64th Foot, and medical staff changes.

Privy Council Windsor Richard Pakenham Sir Peregrine Maitland K.C.B Cape of Good Hope Downing Street Paul Ivy Sterling Hong Kong War Office Regiment of Dragoon Guards John Carstairs Jones 7Th Regiment of Light Dragoons James John Majoribanks Wardrop 97Th Foot Alexander Sinclair M.D

Patent Lever Truss Promises Simple Rupture Support

The advertisement touts the Patent Lever Truss as a simple, effective rupture device using a lever attached to a light pad to regulate pressure without springs. It claims strong support, invisibility under clothing, and suitability for riders and the frail, offered at 213 each from Mr White in Piccadilly with postal delivery for one shilling. It also mentions an umbilical Truss on the same principle.

Mr. White Piccadilly

Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills Advertised by Prout

A 1842 communication from Richmond chemist E Lloyd lauds Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills for gout relief with a six year track record of no relapse after a single dose. Testimonials from multiple named individuals are cited, claim fast relief and cures in days, with sale through Thomas Prout at 229 Strand, London, price 2s 9d per box.

Lair Lloyd Richmond Surrey Prout Strand London St. John’s-green Yesteray E Lxoyn Blair Masters Hawley Bagshot Royal Newfoundland Veteran Companies Lomberg Chevalier de la Garde Cosher Beaconsfield Richard Stowe Luton Chambers Maidstone John J. Giles Frimley Lance Blackwater Innwood Pirbright R. Mandall Doncaster Thomas Prout

Galvanism praised by cured patient in 1842 letter

A reader endorses galvanic treatment by Mr Halse after rapid recovery from paralysis. The letter, dated December 14 1842 from Dodbrooke Kingsbridge, cites dramatic gains in standing and walking within days and weeks, urges more general use, notes prior medical advice failed, and mentions a pamphlet offering cures by galvanism.

Flying Post Mr. Halse Halse Geo. E. Bignell New London Inn Dodbrooke Kingsbridge C. G. Owen Rescent Brompton

Untirling Rees Essence Advertised By J W Stirling

A medicinal advertisement touts Untirling Rees Essence as superior for blood disorders and secondary symptoms, claiming rapid cures in three to four days and benefits for debility and female health. Prepared by J W Stirling of Whitechapel, with price options and official verification on the government stamp.

J. W. Stirling High-street Whitechapel N.B Courton

Silent Friend and Perry Cure Advertisements in London Catalog

An old promotional page lists medical works and cures for sexual debility and venereal disease. It advertises The Silent Friend by Perry and Co with pricing, ordering details, and multiple London sellers. Also promotes The CORDIAL BALM of SYRIACA, Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, and related products with consultation notes and addresses.

Birmingham London Perry Messrs. Perry Berners-Street Oxford-Street Samuel Lamert Bedford Reprorp.square University of Edinburgh London Hospital Medical Society Apothecaries' Hall S. Gilbert Paternoster-row John Field Revent-quadrant Jackson New Bond-street Gordon Leadenhall-street Noble Chancery Jane Mansell King-street Southwark Westerton Park-side Knightsbridge Heywood Oldham Street Manchester Newton Church-street Liverpool Watts Snow-hill Barracle Manchester Chronicle La’Mert Bedford-street Bedford-square

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