Privilege Claim for Ferrers Title Upheld in Privy Court
Sir Harris Nicolas, for Washington Shirley Ferrers, argued that the claimant born 3 January 1822 at Ednaston lodge is the rightful Earl Ferrers after a long line of ancestry and illicit liaison. The attorney general and committee concluded the petition established the title, affirming the claimant’s right to sit as Earl Ferrers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Nicolas
Washington Shirley Ferrers
Earl Ferrers
Braileford
Viscount Amworth
Butt-house
Leicester
Earl
Committee For Privileges
Lord Campbell
Libel case over Ellistoniana puffing in Atlas Atlas clash
The Atlas and Colburn papers faced a libel action over articles alleging puffing and false Elliston anecdotes. Witnesses described genuine anecdotes versus puffed advertisement, while the solicitor general defended publication limits. Jury awarded the plaintiff damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey Bee
Swift
Colburn
New Monthly Magazine
Elliston
Moncrieff
Charles Elliston
Atlas
John Carr
Edward Sweet
Sidney Whiting
Sho
Hurst
Thesiger
Lord Denman
W. Gibbs
Thomas Moncrieff
Winston
Ainsworth
Wingrove Cooke
Lord Donman
S. Whiting
Insolvent debtor faces questions over Dover theatre lease and debt
In a hearing at the Westminster Loan Society matter, Mr. Sturgeon Quests the insolvent about retiring on profits and alleged insinuations. Mr. Nichols defends, while Mr. Commissioner Fane demands proper answers. The case involves a claimed debt from Frederick Fox Cooper, ex-lessee of the Dover theatre, now linked to a new newspaper. Aaron Smith denies persecuting the applicant as grounds for dismissal. The court grants an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Bethell
Mr. Cole
Wakefield
Stuart
Bowles
Simpson
Chinery
Court OF Queen's Bench
Monnay
Bato and
Lord Denman
Justices of the Peace
Bath
Victoria
House of Correction
Church of
Torspay
Tur
Daving-Lane Tazatre
Justice Wightman
Preece
Carnarvon
London
Wepxerspay
Corpary
Whiting
Browny
M. Smith
Atlas
4Tias
Fane
Tur Westminster Loan Investment Company
David Boast
E. James
Sturgeon
Charles Kerry Nichols
Westminster Loan Society
Nichols
Northern Central Bank
Middlesex County Court
Robert Crossley
Christopher Sly
Robert Crossby
Caliban
Mrs. Wallace
Mr.allace
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Holler
Crossley Blowin
Sly
Brown
Mr. Grubb
Commissioner
Mr. Crossby
Kingsgate Street
Messrs
Cressbey
Aaron Smith
Smith
Vestarinnier Loan Society
Middlesex Court of Requests Ends With Humorous Tale
A pompous yet good tempered old lady, escorted by her husband, dominates a scene at the Middlesex Court of Requests as the anecdote unfolds with wit and local color from the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Court OF Requests
Dick Swiveller
Knickerbocker
Police Charges Of Indecent Assault On Child Denied
A letter to the editor defends Tomas Gray of Piccadilly against a June report accusing him of indecently assaulting a four-year-old Emma Clark. Gray asserts the grand jury dismissed the indictment, blaming aggressive defence by unnamed advisers, while seeking public recall to clear his name. Meanwhile in Worship Street James Elliott, William Smith and two women face final examination for counterfeit coinage at 24 Blue Axndher alley, St. Luke's.
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SB Sheriffs' Court
Tvzspay
Stuart
Henry Blore
Devizes
Bear Inn
Mr. Locke
Swayne
Paris
Coypell
Bath
Cross
Clarence-grove
Kentish Town
Olivera
van Daub
Clarke
Thomas
Edward Hillier
Gray’s Inn
J. Ward
Wm. Smith Hickman
Duke-street
St. James's
Radcliffe
High Holborn
Middlesex Quarthe
Clerkenwell Green
Walesby
William Jones
Elias Isaacs
Isaacs
Prendergast
Golpzen
James Smith
Edmund Forrest
Sudbury
Smith
Lrangier
Horrons
John Smith
Westminster
House of Correction
Sergeant Adams
Garrick Welsh
Philip Whitelock
Cumberland
Market
Elizabeth Manning
Whitelock
Weekly Chronicle
Thames Police Office
Emma Clark
Middlesex
Tomas Gray
Piccadilly
James Elliott
William Smith
Catherine Oliver
Mary Anne Hamilton
Blue Axudher Alley
St. Luke’s
Penny
Elliott
Oliver
Plaster of Paris
Elizabeth Spinner
Field
MANSION HOUSE River Law and River License Skirmish
The lord mayor heard a case against the Lion captain for cutting Gazelle’s hawser on the Thames to clear a path, risking passengers and horses. Testimony described a dangerous, reckless act. the court ordered a fine of 40 shillings and costs, with admonition on river conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansion House
Lion
Yarmouth Mackerel Company
Gazelle
Thames
Hall
Custom-House
John Hurst
Duke of St. Albans
Robert Fenner
Mariner
The
Hull
Man Tries to Reform Prisoner and Donate to Poor Box
A Mackerel Company official refused to meet the man who had obeyed the order sent to prison and paid the money that, per Mr Hall’s wish, was deposited in the poor box.
Welshman accuses man of assault in London inn yard
David Williams, a Welsh traveler, accused George Best of assault after accepting help with his luggage and following him from the Bristol coach through the Strand to a coffee shop. Best denied the charge, claiming he acted as a paid guide, and was fined 10 shillings or seven days' imprisonment after a police restraint and a brief trial.
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Marlborough Street
Lonnox
David Williams
George Best
Wales
Bristol
London
Haymarket
Strand
Drury-lane
Queen Square Court Hears Further Postponement Request
In the Abberdine case Inspector Barefoot asks to delay further the cage release after a week since commitment for attempted family murder. The certificate notes James and Elizabeth Abberdine remain in Westminster Hospital, improving but still in danger. The case is remanded until Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Square
Maniac Abberdine
Barefoot
James
Elizabeth Abberdine
Westminster Hospital
H. B. L. Brock
Union Hall Peelings At The Bar In London Court
George James Wigby a stockbroker faced re examination on charges of obtaining goods by false pretences from tradesmen. Witnesses described his boasts of aristocratic ties and his live in London ruses while stealing snuff boxes clothes and other items. He was deemed possibly insane and discharged with advice to return to Birmingham as he fled the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peel
Brunal
Blackfriars Road
Henderson
Criminal Court
Cottingham
Religious and Political Movements in 19th Century Britain
Reports detail a rector Henry Head suspension by the Bishop of Exeter for publishing a letter disputing Book of Common Prayer doctrines. Included are notes on Puseyism, Irish magistrates, labor strikes, and local political debates highlighting free trade and social unrest.
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Greenwich
Richard
George Shiel
Burridge
Cork Street
Cecil Lawless
No. 6
Carlton-house-terrace
James Farmer
Woolwich
Straits Mouth
Lawless
John Eldridge
James Burrell
West Kent Guardian
Brooks
Shiel
Mr. Cottingham
Lawson
Campbell
Exeter
Herap
Henry Erskine Head
Feniton
Devon
Mr. Head
Francis Head
Bishop of Exeter
Head
Glamorganshire
Monmouth
Her
Lancashire
Cole
Oldham
Wigan
Maryiesont Vestry
Marylebone
Marylebone Vestry
Earl Manvers
Lord Strafford
Tufnell
M.P
J. M. Taggart
Lord Barrington
R. P. Joddrell
Bart
Potter
Augusta
Hanover
Gibson
Thornley Colliery
Winter
Kelloe
Mother Eve
Gateshead
Dublin Pilot
Cavendish-square
Cavendish-street
Margaret-street
Westlandrow
J.H.S
Father Miley
Marlborough-street
England
Ireland
Buckinghamshire
Sleigh
Aylesbury
County Hall
John Gibbs
Dr. Sleigh
J. R Gibbs
Aylesbury News
J. R. Gibbs
Cork
Richard Albert FitzGerald
Daniel, Clancy
John Barter
John Osten
Maurice Power
Clare
William Smith O’brien
Dublin
Nicholas Boylan
Patrick Curtis
Valentine Baron Cloncurry
Donegall
James Sinclair
Galway
Lord Ffrench
Michael Dillon Bellew
Thomas Ffrench
Martin Joseph Ffrench
Francis Comyn
Kerry
Daniel O'Connell
Maurice O’connell
Charles O'Connell
Kean Mahony
Kine
John Hussey Walsh
Kilkenny
Pierce Butler
Pierce Somerset Butler
G. Delany
W. F. Finn
Kildare
Meath
Roscommon
Sligo
John Patrick Somers
John Jones
Joseph Miles M‘donnell
Tipperary
James Roe
Tyrone
Waterford
Alexander Sherlock
John Power
Wexford
John Hyacinth Talbot
Wicklow
Henry Grattan
Patrick Teroan
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