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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 10, 1842

Page

6

Derby-bound filly defeats rivals at hill finish in tight race

The race featured Canton and the Macremma filly as leaders with the winner securing Derby qualification. Extempore and the favorite followed, while Jamal failed to reach the front after several false starts. Bridegroom, ridden by Rogers, beat Ma Mie by a head in the Town Plate for three-year-olds, with Seahorse third. Betting favored Seahorse and Deerslayer in the later standings. Topsail to start in the Liverpool Cup was canceled.

Canton Extempore Jamal Mr. Rogers Rogers Mr. Newton Mr. Townley Perchance Mr. Arnull Miss Sally Mr. Pettit Espartero General Yates Seahorse Lord Kelburne St. Patrick Marie Bridegroom Ma Mie Colonel Peet Slane Kelburne Lord G. Bentinck

Extraordinary Race of Carrier Pigeons at Liverpool

A five o'clock morning pigeon race in Liverpool drew 52 carrier pigeons from Brussels homes. They flew southeast toward Brussels with high speed, racing to determine a sweepstakes winner. Weather could affect paths across the channel. results awaited.

Brussels Liverpool St. Luke's Church Liverpool Times Etonians Weat Minster Thames Kewbridge Putney Eton Richards Courtnay Tuke Stapylton Heygate Fellowes Ffolliot Radford Whitmore Westminster Westminster Scholars Titanes Roval Yacur Ciup Prince Albert H. Gunston Lord A. Paget H. Upton A. Fontaine Gi. Keen T. Gneesoms J. Selby Gunston Wanhill Poole Lord Alfred Paget Mercury Adelaide Green Wich R. Stopford Mary Phantom Blackwall Woolwich Gravesend Northfleet Ada Greenwich Gentlemen of England Kent Lord's F. Ponsonby C Edwards Coon OS E.h.grimston Mynn R.grimston Harenc C. Taylor, Esq A. Mynn Whitaker T. A. Anson, Esq Felix R. Kynaston, Esq W. Pickering Esq T. Craven, Esq Lord Grimston F. Bathurst H. Walker, Esq Weeese

Manchester and Marylebone Grand Match At Lord's

A grand match between Manchester Club and Marylebone began Thursday at Lord's. First day score shows Manchester 220 with notable entries for E Wright H Walker and Lord Grimston, while other notes cover racing, racing odds, a prize fight near Bracknell, and various local sport and society items from Cheltenham to Inverness.

Manchester Marylebone Lord's Ground E. Wright Craven H. Walker Lupton R. Hampson T.A. Anson Birch H. Whitmore Lord Grimston R.garnett C. Garnitt RR. Kynaston H. Garnett Lea Birch C Walker E. Grimston R. Garnitt T. Craven F. Garnett W. Lupton Col

Trial verdicts and harsh sentences in late 19th century cases

A jury found multiple defendants guilty and imposed fines of 16 pounds and three months in county gaol. In a separate case, Watta the tailor was found guilty of cruelly ill treating his teenage son, with evidence of long confinement and neglect. He received four months in prison.

Wepnegapay Watta Walworth Newington Brooks

Ninth Central Criminal Court opens with light calendar

The ninth session of the Central Criminal Court begins under Lord Mininty Or with Aldermen Chapman Marshall and Lainson. 97 prisoners are set for trial across charges including larceny, burglary, forgery, and embezzlement. A notable case features Nicholas Suisse, accused of embezzling up to £1500 from the late Marquis of Hertford, with testimony from Coutts & Co and other bankers outlining large sums and cheque payments. The session proceeds with arraignments and motions, while several defendants plead guilty, shortening the week’s docket.

Lord Mininty Chapman Marshall Lainson New Court Bullock G. Carroll William Cannell John Cappiss Newgate Nichollas Suisse Baron Alderson Williams Nicholas Suisse Marquis of Hertford Kelly Messrs Phillips Bodkin Thesiger M.P Clarkson James Robert Hare Messrs. Coutts and Co Marquis Dorchester Street Jones, Loyd, and Co John Hay Jones, Loyd’s, and Co Graham John Lyon John Rabbit Foreign Department Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s Madame Suisse Mr. Stanley Suisse William Hughes Brabant Iam Capron and Co Paris Lord Hertford Dorchester House

Not Guilty in Embezzlement Case Involving Marquis Hertford

Inspector Partridge recounts embezzlement allegations against Suisse serving the late Marquis of Hertford. Accounts total £5,058 19s 5d with bills from 1838 to 1842, notes found in Suisse's possession, and witnesses testify to the Marquis's long trust in the prisoner. Trial postponed for key witness illness. later trials cover assaults, rapes, and other indictments with various verdicts and sentences.

Suisse Marquis Charlemagne Partridge Phillips Dorchester-house William Rawlings Lambert and Rawlings Silveramitha Mr. Kelly Foot Mademoiselle Tenriette Henriette Mademoiselle Borelle Lord Hertford Fontainbleau Clarges-street Felicite Borelle Brabent Marquis of Coutts’s Kelly Thesiger Mr. Thesiger Baron Alderson Baron Gurney William Simonds Jane Simonds Twickenham Stanppine John Gardner James Jacobs Hanwell Thomas Foote Francis Charles Marquis Hertford T. Watson T. Peter Fuller Hicaway Thomas Robertson J. Patterson Scotch Fusilier Guards Edmund Lea Atolen Messrs. Phillips

Assaults, theft and transportations at June sessions

Clarkson prosecuted two men Robertson and Paterson in Hyde Park cases with a watch theft amid a scuffle. Robertson found guilty and sentenced to 15 years transport. Neatherstreet, aged around 15, guilty of assaulting Esther Maskell, sentenced to life transport. Hanlon and others found guilty of a high seas assault. Longman and Welsh spared harsher mercy. Numerous sentences followed including transportations for life and varying terms, with a large list of hard labor and imprisonment durations. The sessions closed with adjournment to August 22.

Clarkson Hyde Park Robertson Paterson Seymour Thomas William Neatherstreet Carnally Esther Maskell Davenport Justice Williams High Seas Michael Hanlon Robert Longman Robert Welsh Pioneer Admiralty of England Gulf of Venice Hanlon Baron Gurney Longman Welsh Wm. Simonds Thomas Whetherstreet John Gardner Ann Brown F. Hunt J. Fry T. Robertson Wm. Gordon Chas. Vues Michael M.key Chas. Platt Robi. Trotter Francis Divine David Crane Edward Jones T. Lawson J. Henderson John Smith Thomas White Ellen Long C. Ryland J. Morley J. Brown Ellen Hutchins C. Byford F. Allendale J. Callaway Eliza Wilking Thomas Stern J. Cooper W. Poston J. Riley Fred. Bensted George Jones William Townley Henry Hills W. Avery William Rust Eliza Smith J. T. Brown Nat. Beazley M. Robinson Alfred Griffiths F. Stagg J. Sullivan Ann Morris Wm. Weaver J. Sanders Emma Fair W. Walker A. Priestly Henry Pearse Re Sindon Ann Wood J. Beamish Charles Parker Charles Ford J. Ryar J. Jones C. Denis Ann Buller J. M.gann J. Ryan J. Cripps Mary Smith B. Price F. Grove J. Knight George Smith H. Stamforth W. Smith P. Daly Mary Skeen H. Joyce J. Murdock Ann Murray J. Parry W. Whitelock Mary Barting Mary Hickey Julia Spicer Henrietta Campbell Newgate

Mansion House Royalty in Court Case At Bank Rotunda

A unnamed young man claimed to be the legatee of John Banks of the Haberdashers Company and tried to draw £30 at a bank. He interrupted business with a speech about his property, resisted officers, and was escorted to the compter after insisting on his royal lineage and demanding Peers’ relief. He identified himself as the son of George IV and sought inquiry into his entitlement. The lord mayor questioned the propriety of his conduct and ordered further inquiries.

Baxsisten Mrs. Dillon Dr. Dillon Tresnar Hockine Price Secondary James Henderson Clarkson Dover Paintiff Ife Mr. Henderson John Hocking Roffin Surrey Trespar Puckle James Keating George Simmons Margaret Bovery Patrick O’moore Broadgreen Chapel Croydon Wallinger Locke James Taylor Bovery Mansion House Station House Lee John Banks Haberdashers' Company Rowland George IV Haberdashers’' Company Thwaites City of London Union Justice Room Lord Mayor Compter House of Peers

Lumper Troop case at Boltcourt ends with summons

Sir Peter Laurie questions the Lumber Troop about its long history and customs. Colonel Draper seeks a summons against landlord Mr Beck for detaining cannons and property worth £300. A summons returns Saturday. Also Samuel Rigby charged with disorderly conduct after arguing with a city policeman about fruit sales in Monkwell street.

Peter Sir Peter Cobbett Waithman Falcon Fetter Lane Sarved Rou Ricat Samuel Rigby Monkwell Street

Marylebone Stabbing Case Attracts Noted Foreigner in Court

A well dressed foreigner named Juan Montamari faced a bar in Marylebone charged with stabbing Robert Oxley Richardson a Hampstead plasterer. Prosector described an early hours attack at Regent's Park near York Square with multiple witnesses testifying to a groin wound and a bloodied knife later shown by Statefield.

Marylebone Juan Montamari Rawlinson Robert Oxley Richardson Henry-street Hampstead Road York-square Regent’s Park Joseph Hughes Jane Wilson William Skillington Statefield William Street

Wounding examined by surgeon Barfoot and prisoner remanded

Mr Barfoot, surgeon, described a wound about half an inch deep as not serious. He said a weapon shown by the constable could have perforated the bladder and perhaps been fatal. The prisoner, asked for comment, replied I do not understand. He was committed for trial and sent to Newgate.

Church of England Justice Cultman Barfoot Newgate

Plunder on Marlborough Street Leads to Prolific Stolen Goods

Police traced a broad series of robberies in furnished flats, identifying Richard Hanley as the culprit. Officers recovered two pocket books, a vinaigrette, ten pound notes, silver, and plate linked to Miss Rushdell and Mrs Rushdell at No 18 New Burlington Street. A front attic raid yielded skeleton keys, housebreaking tools, silk, lace, and hundreds in value. Edward Gifford and other associates were taken into custody as officers expanded the inquiry.

Marlborough Street Whall Gray Rogers ger_ jeant Gray Sherrard Street Vine Street Richard Hanley Hindley Sherrard-street Miss Rushdell No. d Warwick-Street Charing-cross Sarah Ann Hunt New Burlington Street Edward Gifford

Extraordinary charge of child stealing heard at Holborn

A married couple sought advice after a man with an Irish barrister connection allegedly abducted their two children from their Leatherlane home. The letter promised return of one child but warned the other, with threats to murder. Police cannot trace the guardian or the children. magistrate offered no immediate remedy, leaving the couple hopeful but unresolved.

Leatherlane Holborn Combe Gravesend Sittingbourne Charles Kellan Jonathan Hazell Lower-street Islington White Wood Street William White Elizabeth Jane Hazell George Marshall Weddington Waddington Allen

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