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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1847
Page
2
The proceedings show Mr Ballantine denying any proper case for remand or bail. Mr Yardley pushes for bail. Mr Potbury fights for higher bail, arguing the case merits High Court scrutiny. Bench overrules. security is posted and the Cane remanded for a week.
Foreign intelligence notes in Paris discuss the Debats and La Presse exchanges over the entente with Russia, Cracow’s status, and minister Guizot. Reported court intrigues include Normanby’s remonstrance andGuizot’s handling of a New Year address to the King.
A Monday meeting at the Literary Institution Southwark chaired by Mr Guillaume formed a second Southwark Building Association. The plan mirrors the first society with £200 advances per share and £100 per half share, plus entrance of 236 pence per share, ballot-based enrolment, and no interest on advances, except immediate advances at 5 percent. Also reports from St John’s Wood Provident Dispensary describe its year of medical relief, 418 enrolled, 650 illnesses treated, and 58 relief cases with modest expenses and home visits. An inquest in Clare Market into the death of Mary Ann Campbell, aged 14, alleged to have been beaten by her mistress, was adjourned. Other items include shelter stats for winter relief and a Westminster reform meeting featuring Mr Charles Cochrane, who championed ballot voting, broader suffrage, and opposition to the New Poor Law. The Poor Law Commissioners summonMr M’Gubey to answer questions, with board members debating deputations and legal protections. A King’s Cross area inquest into William Avery’s death after delirium tremens is described as temporary insanity with hospital neglect noted. A meeting of the Society for Promoting the Amendment of the Law discusses American registration practices for deeds and their legal effects.
News briefs detail governors moving across India and Hyderabad praise, uncertain finances, and delayed London mail. Tahiti wounds mount after French and native clashes as Tahiti hosts report a 60 gun frigate and Papenoa action, while New Zealand wrecks Apsrey and Pheton returns with casualties. Cape reports show Stockenstrom poised for renewed operations against Kaffirs with a shrinking foe and possible end to the war.
A historical county meeting discusses conveyance charges by a reputable solicitor, noting that a simple tranga avoids mistles and the charge would not exceed £10. After reading the communication, participants agree to adjourn the subject to a later meeting while examining records in the county clerk’s office.
In Armley near Leeds a dispute between G Webster landlord of the Malt Shovel and his father in law Gelder escalated after Gelder struck him with a poker during a quarrel over management and succession. Webster died minutes later from his injuries and a coroner's inquest was convened.
A road near Stowmarket sees a man attacked by two assailants who stole a purse containing 27 shillings, a knife, and tobacco. The victim was severely beaten and kicked, then robbed as onlookers watched. Police searched the inn area but found no culprits, per the Bury Post account.
The weekly meeting heard fiery speeches from O Connell and O Hea on distress in Ireland, urging rapid government relief and a loan to aid the hungry. They argued for decisive action to avert crime and collapse among tenants, landlords, and laborers while criticizing the union and calling for Parliament intervention.
The City Aldermen approve tender for a new jail site five miles from the Royal Exchange amid space shortages and crime concerns. Eager to remedy the existing evil, officials discuss expanding city bounds and relocating prisons to gain space and improve security.
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