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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 13, 1839
Page
4
Edward Peters Guildhall auctioneer faced suspicion of pawning Miss Cooper of Kingston's shawl. Mixed cases follow, including a charged attempt to defraud an Essex farmer, and a drunkomob ruling in Marlborough Street. A Tipperary schoolmaster pleads public-spirited reform, barbed with Irish humor.
In Marylebone two men John Nutt and James Crawle faced Mr Rawlinson for driving a barouche recklessly causing the death of cab driver James Hunt. The pair, both said to be intoxicated, chased by witnesses, drove into a park after passing over Hunt near Welbeck Street. Nutt remained remanded while Crawle was discharged on evidence. Hunt, about 50, left a large family. Dr. Wright’s carriage involved but not charged.
In Batton Garden a chemist W James Broadwater and Mary Ann Walters faced charges of receiving and stealing cigars from Mr John Peters of Marchmont Street. The court remanded Walters till Thursday and discharged Broadwater, while considering further inquiries into the missing property and character witnesses.
Julia Grady was charged with obstructing a footway by selling apples from a basket near Charing-cross. She said parish aid provides only bread and potatoes for her six hungry children after her husband’s death. The magistrates dismissed the case after brief deliberation.
Captain J King of the Kitty is in custody on a bench warrant to answer a bill of indictment. He is charged with setting adrift William Spratley on Celibus Island, a punishment with possible fine or imprisonment if convicted. Bail was required with 24 hours to show sureties. It also notes public concern over recent animal escapes from Mr Wombwell’s menagerie near Commercial Road.
Lorenzo Cuse faced magistrates for assaulting Catherine Kitto after a night at the Pavilion Theatre. A 14 year old girl was present. Cuse allegedly tried to lure her to a brothel before violence left Kitto insensible. Bail set at £40 with sureties. case sent to sessions.
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