A Ghostly Notary and a Masked Bride at Southwark
In a London tale, George Child, a married notary, is haunted by visions of his deceased wife after a masked encounter with a temptress. His discovery of the ring she wore triggers a chilling revelation as the apparition vanishes and his life spirals into blue devils and delirium. The episode ends with a doctor’s bleed and a curate’s mercy, leaving Child a haunted survivor of a strange, costly passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid Marian
George Child
Millicent
Thames
George
London
Oman
Jant
Tunet
Ston
Rotary
Doug T
Bridge-Foot
Lambeth
Southwark
Jaks
St. Magnus
James
Child
Christmas Folklore and Publican Quips in Hornchurch
A Glasgow policeman quips on whiskey drinking and jobs, a Hornchurch parish custom on a boar head wrestle is noted with James Kent named as winner, and Christmas week coach deliveries to London report totals across Ipswich Newmarket Phenomena Telegraph Magnet Mack's Van and others reaching Total 3076 presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Hornchurch
James Kent
Woodfine
Aissex Herald
Norwich
London
Ipswich
Newmarket
Telegraph
Magnet
Mack
Hints on Emigration to the Cape and Australian Colonies
A 1840s editorial outlines emigrant comparisons among colonies Cape of Good Hope Natal and Australia, noting salubrity climate, social conditions, and cheaper land. It advises prudent settlers, discusses land prices, labour markets, and shared farming, and warns about Dutch migration and frontier conflicts. It mentions prices, transports, and potential benefits for capitalists and families pursuing pastoral and agricultural gains.
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Canada
Unite States
Nova Scotia, &c
New South Wales
van Diemen's Land
Anatralis
New Zealand
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
America
Cape
van Diemen’s Land
Australia
Europe
United States
American
Africa
Portners
South Africa
Port Natal
England
Murder trial in Whitecross Street court over Thomas Leary death
At Worship-street, Michael Meagan Ellen Meagan and Catherine Singleton faced further examination for alleged murder. Singleton testified of events at a christening and shop encounter, while Meagan claimed innocence as other witnesses challenged earlier confessions. The magistrate adjourned for further inquiry and discharged Singleton, remanding Meagan for a week amid conflicting testimonies and police witness credibility concerns.
Meagan manslaughter verdict in Christmas case
At the trial before Baron Gurney and Mr Justice Wightman Michael Meagan 26 was charged with wilful murder of Thomas Leary. Witnesses described an earlier quarrel at Whitecross Street after visiting the Green Man and Still, a knife on the counter, and Leary struck first. The jury returned not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, with a sentence of eighteen months hard labor, citing intemperance as a factor.
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F. Pollock
Stennart
Tilsley
Lambourn
Spernall
Coughton
Alcester
Blackburne
Birmingham
Griffithe
Worcestershire Constabulary
Morcester Chronicle
Mansiall-Street
Golden-Square
Churchell
Marshall-street
Finch
James
Windsor-castle
Bowden
Wenlock Arms
Henry Brading
Royal Standard
Jefferson
Commissioners of Police
Vlunder
Michael Meagan
Ellen Meagan
Catherine Singleton
Thomas Leary
Worship-street
Broughton
Eerae
Spitalfields
Cotter
Jerry Regan
Mrs. Meagam
Meagan
Regan
Tom
Shadwell
Jeremiah Regan
Edward Wallis
Green Man
Whitecross-street
Witess
Ellis
Mr. Broughton
Bean
Shackell
Wm. Waghorn Booker
Kempsey
Kent
London
St. John's-court
St. Martin’s le Grand
Wallis
Wepxzspar
Central Criminal Court
Tilt
Booker
St. Martin's-le-Grand
Samuel Bateman
Heritage
Batewan
Witness
John Rice
Jerry
Elizabeth Parry
W. R. Bland
Clarkson
Baron Gurney
Tax Buscot Hoax Tracepy at Oxford gaol trial
Oxfordshire magistrates commit Ezekiel Savage and William Penn for trial at the assizes for the Robbery of Mr William Broomhead at Blackthorn. Further evidence expected. not yet deemed murder conclusive. Inquests report death of Ann Smith at St Katharine docks after returning from Hobart Town aboard the Matilda. Robbery at Sharp brewery in Richmond row, seven arrested. Inquest into Mr Parker’s death at Ingilby reveals brutal head injuries and a possible banker's weapon. verdict is willful murder against unknown assailants. Latest PantictLans notes two men detained for murder inquiry.
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Oxfordshire
Ezekiel Savage
William Penn
William Broomhead
Blackthorn
Oxford
Livemoor
Sharp
Richmond Row
Baker
St. Katharine Docks
Ann Smith
Hobart Town
Matilda
London
Wm. Brown
Hitchins
Parker
Ingilby
Saxilby Church
William Evison
Paddison
John Clarke
Broxholme
Robert Johnson
Saxilby
John Jenkinson
Mr. Parker
Lullaby
John Hewson
Eer
George Cavill
Saxtlby
Jervis
Anderson
Bitchins
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Lane
Baxmare
Pashli
Owever
Albert Smni
Alfred d
Tandin
Eianeis Crowquill
Fey
Mr Ledbury
George Chi Lei
Holborn
Athens
Saint Geo Pas
Georges Feld
Cain
Coun Salonton
Elisaise
Amsy
Geo Spin
Winhia
Tizen
Reba
Red
Old Fort
Aera
Yiel
Banksi
Harrison
Jaye
Patbert
Miller
Kate
Black-Eyed
Marian
Pan
Frasee
Magazin
Fraser
Praserian Waggery
Trinity College, Dublin
Moriarty
John Moriarty
Fay
Jack
Locke
Harolde
Oharty
Dauntless
Morierty
Jacky
Homer
Kerry
Sligo
John
Jack Moriarty
Nieir
Nestor
Swift
Agamemnon
Lind
Sirrab
Jason
Glassnevin
Jaim
York
Amnawonth
Hop Lodge
Laman Blanchard
Dudley Costello
Seilton
Paris
Hotel de M
Marquis Léotand
Madeline
Marquis
Semballe
Hardcastle
India
Alem
Ton Madcap
Deccan
MacGallaher
Cory
Mr. MacGallacher
Mr. MacGolisher
Mr. Mac Gallaher
Oudu
the Weheely Chronicle
Cape of Good Hope and
Algoa Bay
Whitecross Street
Vine
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