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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 04, 1846

Page

5

Oregon Question Dominates U S and Britain Debate

Britain claims no exclusive sovereignty over Oregon. Mr B. argues for U S rights to the entire territory and withdraws his offer. Memorials to Congress seek land donations, a monthly overland mail, and a new republic option. Negotiations may reopen under a compromise or new proposals as Pa​lk and McLane handle the issue.

Britain Oregon Mr. B Republic of Washington National Intelligencer London McLane Palk Pakenham New York Richmond City England United States

New Trial Sittings Regulated Across Courts in Hilary Term

Official notice outlines new sittings for Middlesex London courts during Hilary Term. Sittings cover Common Pleas Exchequer of Pleas and specific fairs for undefended and defended causes with date ledges from January 16 to February 19.

Thamas Lord Denman Middlesex London Common Pleas Nicholas C. Tindal Her Majesty S Court of Common Pleas Niporesex Lospos N.B O” Caunea Exchequer OF Pleas Courts of Common Pleas The Exchequer Court of Queen’s Bench

Police Trials Highlight Captain Kelly Swindles in Marylebone

A crowded Marylebone court examined Frederick William Kelly known as Captain Kelly amid swindling claims. Evidence tied Kelly and a young woman to multiple frauds with pawnbrokers, hotels, and landlords across London, including Mrs Oakeley, Mrs Curridge, and Mr Patterson. Committed for trial on three charges.

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Colonel Gurwood Dies by Self Inflicted Wound at Brighton

An inquest in Brighton finds Colonel Gurwood died from a four inch neck wound believed self inflicted during a temporary state of insanity. Witnesses describe despondency linked to wartime duties and the Duke of Wellington despatch work. Gurwood, a veteran of Pensinsula and Waterloo, held deputy lieutenant of the Tower and edited Wellington Despatches.

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Convicts under sentence of death at Newgate and Horsemonger Lane

The week brings news of two murder convicts Martha Browning and Samuel Quennell to be executed separately at Newgate and Horsemonger Lane. Quennell shows signs of resignation while Browning awaits the public spectacle, with clergy and authorities planning private ceremonials and changes to execution timing.

Frost van Dieman Pontypool Grach Hobart Town Jones Martha Browning Samuel Unspell Central Criminal Court Aae Newgate Surrey County Gaol Horeemonger Lane Home Secretary Quennell Home Office Alye Marthe Reening Society of Friends and Wipers Jane Paul Rowe Paul Newpate Horsemonger-lane Quennel Hooker Drlaruc James Graham Atrangere Beacawen Enor Falmanott West Cornwall Festern Times

The Yarmouth Murders Case and London Railway Frauds

In a 1846 summary from Moorgate Street reports a scheme involving railway ventures and forged registrations. A prisoner offered sham joint stock deals and letters show attempts to secure funds and secrecy. Prosecutors question expected registration proof and the legitimacy of railway names and offices.

THE Weekly Chronicle Yarmouth Moorgate Street Pe & F Ray London J. Brows Jacobs Jamaica Southern and Northern Railway Tellon Post Cheapside Lotden Charlotte Place Mansion House Kameiia South Eastern Northern Railway Moorgate-Street Hyde-park Windsor Aylesbury Oxford Bowdley Birmingham Roy Totters B. Boons Hill Cowes Isle of Wight Taylor Serjeant's Inn Fleet-street Prince of Wales London and Oxford Railway Company Henry Mr. Games Mr. Henry Games

Indecent assault case at Thornton Street shoe warehouse

Charles Hallett, owner of a Dockhead shoe warehouse, faced a magistrate for indecently harming a 12 year old girl. The girl claimed deliberate acts during shoe fitting. HaleTT admitted none, the court ordered the highest penalty allowed and sureties to keep the peace for 12 months. Esther Francis, wife of a Kent Road hairdresser, attempted suicide twice with a razor. Her husband claimed liquor problems. the magistrate remanded her to prison or gaol for treatment.

Charles Hallett Thornton Street Dockhead Mary Hambleton Vitaleirl Child Esther Francis Kent Road Gao

Vessels Run Afloat In Baltic and Pevensey Bay Wrecks

Dispatches report three ships running ashore off Gothland and Faro crews saved while one vessel lies on a dangerous reef. The Sipwrick with 750 ton burden foundered in Pevensey Bay. ten men saved, then twenty more, with one dead crewmate found in ratlines. An inquest condemns death by exposure. Weather remains violent. other wrecks reported near Rye with total loss of the collier crew.

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Yarmouth Trial Notes and Yarham Case Details

The report details ongoing inquiries into the Yarham murder case with Crown guidance that an admitted approver can be a principal if he broke faith. Capt Love leads searches across Gloucestershire and other towns, reports of a potential alias Samuel Young, and a remand for fresh evidence. Included is Mrs. Dick’s contested testimony, a letter from Yarham to his father, and the prisoner’s steady demeanor amid public scrutiny.

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