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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 08, 1843
Page
6
In Surrey Sessions a case against Thomas Jackson involves alleged threats to the Duke of Normandy. The Duke testifies he carried a pistol for protection and disputes accusations of threatening to shoot. The witnesses describe a complex web of claims, with Defense and prosecution ending the inquiry as painful but unresolved.
A detailed court narrative covers multiple trials including Knight and his wife for obtaining money under dubious pretenses with a note of regret from the prisoner. William Smith and others charged with counterfeit coin production and transportation for 15 years. Samuel Richardson convicted of uttering counterfeit coin for 10 years. George Marks faced manslaughter charge for a fatal stone-throw at Waterloo Bridge with a mercy recommendation from the jury. numerous witnesses and judge remarks noted.
A police inquiry followed the death of Lieutenant Colonel Fawcett from a July duel. Constable Jones testified five men were present. warrants were issued for Lieutenant Munro and another unnamed participant, while Mr Gulliver faced proceedings. Witnesses described carriages, a Brecknock Arms meeting, and a field scene before Fawcett died in hospital.
Testimony reveals fatal chest wound and a prisoner’s bail plans. Colonel Fawcett’s death is discussed with requests for information on ball location. Witnesses confirm identity as David Lynar Fawcett and describe the accused’s alleged actions as professional duties. Bail set high with aristocratic sureties. proceedings adjourn for Wednesday.
John Sutherland a Gray's Inn Lane shoemaker was charged with cutting and wounding Margaret Jones with a knife in a dispute over his conduct with Jones and his treatment of his own family. The case details a drunken tumult, eye wound, and testimonies from husband Henry Jones and surgeon Hopkins. Pedestrian John Phipps Townhend faced a police order over a public walk wager. he argued no harm, but the court forbade the public display within the metropolitan district and discharged him after a recognizance to refrain.
James Barrett a young man faces felony charges for stealing various garments from Charles Fulcher a Bethnal Green weaver. The case reveals alleged improper intimacy between Barrett and Fulcher’s wife now missing, with Barrett tied to clothing found in his possession and witnesses including Fulcher’s son and daughter detailing troubling actions. The magistrate commits Barrett for trial amid strong questions about the wife’s conduct and motives.
Thomas Bennet, a private in the 55th regiment, was brought before Mr. Traill on charges of indecent assault on Phebe Walker. A witness described the act as aggravated. an officer suggested no mitigation. Bennet was fined £5 and unable to pay, he was committed to six weeks’ imprisonment.
Two men William Kersey and Matthew Holder faced magistrate G Clive for cutting elm trees on Lower Mall in front of Mr Joseph Allen’s house. Both claimed authority via Hammersmith Bridge Company clerk Mr Jones. The magistrate dismissed the charge. neither party had right to lop trees without manor consent. defendants discharged.
At the Surrey sessions Mary English was found guilty of stealing a valuable union pin from Reymer Randall and sentenced to 10 years transportation. The report also notes Frederick Ludford’s escape from prison and subsequent discharge on recognizances. A Carmarthen letter describes gate destruction near Cardigan and toll disputes at Newbridge, with magistrates condemning excess charges.
A long poetic reminiscence describes an imagined dream on a mountain. The Earth weeps as the Sun and Wind note the end times, while the Cloud and Earth speak of doom and a coming fire. The narrator awakens from a transformative, prophetic vision about salvation and judgment.
A Medical Gazette instruction explains leeching by placing a leech in a saucer with fresh beer until it becomes lively. The leech is then removed quickly and applied. The method reportedly yields prompt bites and can revive dull or recently-used leeches seeking to feed.
In a vivid scene from Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit, a pale, tobacco-chewing youth with a snub nose and gingerbread moustache sits at a mahogany desk clipping Rowdy Journals with large scissors. Colonel Diver’s son is identified as the probable heir to the Rowdy Journal, as the war correspondent is introduced as Mr. Jefferson Brick.
The Durham Chronicle notes the fame of Cotherstone cheeses driven by the celebrated horse Cotherstone. After Mr Bowes's horse achievements, cheese prices have doubled from 9d to 18d per pound and are scarce due to high demand. The piece calls on local wives to respond to a question about names and reputation.
The Morning Post notes gifts from the rich and colonies to the new Duchess of Mecklen burg Strelitz. Marchionesses present £3000 per year, Bolton sends fifty bread baskets, Paisley sends six cobwebbed dinner plates, while Punch records overall donations toward the £8000 annual income for the duchess.
A singular harbour event at Valetta last Wednesday saw water rise three feet overflowing the dew dry dock, then immediately fall five and a half feet while a strong current issued from the harbour. Locals attribute the surge to distant earthquakes. Reports from Tripoly in Barbary note several shocks. Malta Letter, June 26.
The account between the master of the mint and the treasury shows total Sycee silver remitted from China valued at £1,334,485 12s 8d with £19,291 18s 2d in freight and expenses, leaving £1,815,188 9s 5d in balance equal to 6,000,000 Chinese dollars. Of this, £1,281,408 18s 10d has been paid into the exchequer and £58,073 18s 9d reserved for freight and other costs pending treasury approval.
Hawtry, trefling alone near Windsor, landed a massive pike from the Thames after hour and a half of playing it. The fish weighed over 300 pounds and measured three feet seven and a half inches. Banker Mr Mills, from Lombard Street, spun from a punt and caught three large trout over 25 pounds between Windsor and Datchet, plus a 2 foot 10 inch barbel weighing 24 pounds near Datchet.
A lobster measuring two feet five inches with a body of sixteen inches and claws over fourteen inches was sold at Billingsgate this week and described as the finest specimen seen there. The report notes its exceptional size and appearance and marks it as a standout exhibit.
Auction note describes a child’s caul for sale citing excessive loudness disturbing the family. A humorous Punch magazine line hints at retired parsons seeking to introduce noise, presenting the item as an odd, collectible curiosity.
The text explains the origin of the Rebeccaite name from Genesis and notes the Welch as a religious group opposing turnpikes. It describes peasants mixing opposition to roads with fanaticism, viewing turnpikes as oppressive injustice and deeming their actions praiseworthy.
A verbatim report shows Mr Palseamhop chairing a peaceful meeting where railings shaped like javelins are ridiculed and repurposed into ploughshares. The duke of Wellington is praised for peace, and funds are noted as exhausted after buying old swords for conversion. The group plans boot-hooks from taponets and honors an actor for avoiding hits.
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