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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1842
Page
3
A dated period piece opens with festive with verses and commentary on the year past and ahead. Horace Smithe contributes reflections on philosophy, law, and learning alongside satirical sketches on Oxford poetry debates and London periodical culture.
At Canterbury Borough Sessions the appeal of Sir Edward Knatchbull against a conviction for refusing to pay a toll was argued before the recorder W F Boteler. The case centered on exemptions for those travelling to an election. Bodkin for Knatchbull contended exemption applied, Deedes for the Crown argued no exemption. The recorder upheld the conviction, with a possibility of Court of Queen's Bench review, and costs awarded as usual.
Citizens of Dublin rally at the Mansion House to back Lord Morpeth as reform candidate, denouncing the orange and tory administration. The meeting endorses Morpeth, pledges legal means to secure his return, and raises about £1200 for a treasurer and subscriptions.
A London crowd reports a cabinet rift as ministers gather at Buckingham Palace to press Duke of Buckingham to yield on corn laws. Madame Rumour predicts a cabinet break up and rapid reconstruction once Parliament meets. A separate Lambeth meeting supports Mr Southwell defending free religious opinion against Bristol clergy actions. The gathering advocates freedom of the press and prosecution abolition.
Dublin conservatives report the failure to find a suitable candidate to oppose Lord Morpeth with money and status. The Dublin Evening Mail notes apathy and desertion among voters, citing past defeats of Mr. Wolverley Attwood and urging caution to stay home. A Metropolitan Conservative Society meeting pledges strong opposition to Morpeth.
The inquest into Mary Hallam's murder at Mansfield reveals a confrontation with John Jones, a 24 year old cordwainer. The evidence shows Hallam last saw her after Christmas, a neighborly dispute preceded threats, and a knife killed her with multiple throat wounds. Jones confessed in part, and the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder.
The prisoners Williams and Slawson, repeatedly examined for involvement in the Emma Evans murder at Bronygarth, faced a fresh inquest showing blood evidence and deep throat wounds. The coroner committed Williams and Llan gon for trial at the next Lent assizes. A nephew was bound to prosecute. witnesses to appear at the assizes. Fire on the London Dock schooner Lady Ann caused by lucifer matches near a sleeping boy, but firemen contained the blaze.
A detailed survey of peerage lines including Lamb of Beauvale in Nottinghamshire, Hamilton of Wishaw, Beresford of Cavendish Square, Berwick of Attingham, and Ponsonby of Besborough. It notes births, marriages, seats in the House of Lords, precedence, residences, and notable relatives while lampooning politics and boasting family estates and titles.
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