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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 16, 1842

Page

6

Trial of Edwards for matricide at Merthyr ends in death

The South Wales circuit reports the Merthyr case of Edwards charged with killing his mother Tamar Edwards. Witnesses describe the accused as flushed but composed, post mortem verdicts confirm strangulation, and the judge sentences Edwards to death with no mercy. Other items note thefts at Aberdare lodge and multiple circuit court proceedings across regions.

South Wales Canotrre Tuesden Edwards Merthyr Orchard Edwards Tamar Edwards David Lloyd Mr. Nicholl Merthyr Tydvil Llandabon Mary Treherne Jane Phillips Peggy Margaret Mary Treberne Caedran Davit and Dyke John Harris Evan Lloyd Hirwain Odd Fellows’ Lodge Aberdare Evan Reis Crawshay Arms Odd Fellows Laval Wygram David Davis Benjamin Davis Brecon Bank Bristol Society Harris Elizabeth Reis David Evans Brecon Old Bank James

Appeal to the Lords over Auchterarder ministerial nomination

An appeal from a Court of Session decree arises in 1835 over the Earl of Kinnoul's presentation of Robert Young to Auchterarder. The Auchterarder presbytery, after initial steps, refused to proceed with trials and rejected the presented candidate despite qualifications and supporting certificates from Dundee presbytery and other documents.

Mennivy Joux Fereuson Andrew Morsison Elpers Formine Auchiterarder Tue Eagt R. Youne Court of Session Earl of Kinnoul Auchterarder R. Young Auchterander Robert Young Dundee Dundee, &c Young

Dispute over presbytery trial and ministerial presentation

In a legal battle surrounding Robert Young's presentation to Auchterarder, the presbytery and its members faced demands to trial his qualifications. Repeated court judgments ordered trial, but the presbytery refused, prompting damages claims by patrons. The case traces through the Lords, Court of Session, and defense pleas, amid broader ecclesiastical governance questions.

Auchterarder Presbytery Robert Young Aucht Court of Session Lord Murray R. Young Young Earl of Kinnoul Earl Church of Scotland Pemberton Bell Scotch Church Wortley Cooke Scotch Bar Court of Sessions Tugspay Austin Serjeant Wraugham Jackson Adelphi Bromhead Lincoln’s Inn Fields Queen's Bench Lord Brougham Mr. Jackson Chester Square Mr. Bromhead Joe

Ashby maker before magistrates in startling pistol incident

Jain Thompson a man described as a large earthenware manufacturer from Ashby de la Zouch faced magistrates Sir W. Wiseman and Mr. Dagnall after witnesses at West Drayton station reported he placed a pistol to a young woman's head in front of a crowd while she was under protection of a gentleman.

Miss Bloomfield Hillingdon Mias Bloomfield Morning Chronicle Thompson Perso Jain Thompson Ashby de la Zouch Lefore W. 8. Wiseman Thomas Dagnall West Drayton Great Western Railway Jin Raggett

Landlord Beck Defies Troop Seizure Over Park Property

A summons against Dr Johnson’s tavern landlord Beck for detaining the Lumber Troop’s property leads to a staged court scene. Sir Peter Laurie weighs accounts of ordnance and victuals as an arbitrator panel is chosen amid comic interruptions.

Repoustaire Lumber Troop Beck Dr. Johnson Boltcourt Fleet-street Draper Taylor Peter Peter Laurie Hinton Highbury Justice-Room Sir Peter Ordnance Department Vaid Charles Victualling Department Messrs Foster Wood Clements SwixpLine Savines' Bank William TY John Simpson Adelphi Galden Square Honourable Esquire West Middlesex Assurance Company Westminster Mr. Simpson Williams West Middlesex Company West Middlesex Publi

London Post Office Driver Charged With Stolen Newspapers

Thomas Norwood, a post office omnibus driver, faced charges for stealing sixteen newspapers belonging to the postmaster general. Witnesses detailed the loading, pockets searched, and Norwood’s admissions and denials before he was remanded for trial. The prosecutor noted the act harmed readers and disrupted deliveries.

Bow Street Thomas Norwood Peacock Matthew Peake General Post Office Peake Griffiths Newmarket-place St. Helen's J. Clayton Kisher Street Red Lion Square Dispatch Bell Thomas Mortimer Clayton Strand Jones Scripps South Molton-street Daniel Gordon Era Charles Bowyer

Matrimonist CarpipaTEs in small town court

A couple seeks a clandestine marriage with Mr Maltby as officiant but faces a legal obstacle. The man asks to verify that he is not already married to Kitty Custin by inspecting court books. The clerk allows the inquiry, and the bride consents.

Donovan Mr. Maltby Kitty Custin Plase Custin Coglan Consar

Extraonpixany Case and Railway Threats at Shoreditch

A man named Ed win Bates faced magistrates on a charge of threatening MP William Marshall and railway directors. He alleged a £13293 claim against the Eastern Counties Railway and warned a pistol was ready. A separate lab report describes a Wells Street fire causing substantial loss and several buildings destroyed or damaged. Two boys drownings near Brighton were ruled accidental. Railway receipts and legal notices follow.

Edwin Bates Park Village Regent's Park Hingham Wm. Marshall E.q M.P Eastern Counties Railway Maynard Crowder and Maynard Mr. Marshall Crawshay Ar. Marshall Firth Snayvor Wro Marshall Affair of Mie Marshell Dingham Biot Wells-Street Oxford-Street Curness Hastings Great Titchfield-street Mayhew Westminster Braidwood King Oil and Colourman Wells Street Redley Union Corran Mortimer-street Blackfriars Road A. Dietrich Fiar Street Batarne Bredford Isrighton Brunswick Terrace Wicks Head Martin Tue Moox Usimanirep Lairy Lur Bradford Jerald Tabaway Crowden Hrnghwn IcxNonixe Tae Exgis Clare Grand Jury Gro Dass Tate Mimis Limerick Messrs. Browne and Firsimen Rom Atlas Cornier Globe Courier Lac Courier

Fractured Deposition Fragments in Court Note

Fragmentary court transcript describes a judge directing remand and ordered humane treatment for a detainee. An attendant was removed during the proceedings as the record ends.

Brutal assault at Shadwell house ends in jail for wounding

Thomas tuffianly, a frequent offender, faced Mr Ballantine after a brutal poker blow to John Brown in a Shadwell den of iniquity. A sailor, attacked when seeking shelter, received a severe head wound, later treated at London Hospital. Eyewitness Swadling identified the prisoner as the assailant. police recovered the weapon with blood and hair. The court remanded him for trial on a charge of wounding with intent to grievous bodily harm.

Western Circuit Winchester Justice Wightman Justice Cresswell Seasiona Crown Court Cuitp Munrper—xeling Riddle Missing South Stoneham Union Union Justice Creaswell Joseph Bolton Louisa Pettis Portsmouth Greenwood Merewether Admiral Bouverie Thomas Hastings John Northern Circuit Dreanam Justice Maule Lord Denman Lord Derratn William Simpson Heighington George Walton Otter Matthews Shelton Michael Morey Stubisowene Michiyned Simpson Waltons Walton Oxford Anixopos Assize Justice Tindal Justice Erskine Abingdon St. Helen’s Tindal Rise Prius Berks John Rupert Emma Chamberlin Aldermaston J. J. Williams Dox-Jane Iflis Lordsbip Francis Hezell Cheveley Carrington Quzer W William London Giltspur-street Compter Therisoner Robert Peel Hooper London Thomas Johnson City of London Lad-lane Catenton-street Hobler Alderman Hooper Sundon Mullum Lord Brougham Brutus Assartt Wm. Dow Thomas Mealy Shoelane Thomas Crocker House of Correction Thames Thomas Swadling Albion High Street Shadwell Malin Ballantine Hoe Brown Tisoner

Union Hall Ashen Fate of Three Young Chimney Sweeps

Three boys, former climbing boys now barred from their trade by age limits, petitioned magistrates at Union Hall for aid. They report destitution since the 1st instant and seek asylum or relief. magistrates lament lack of a suitable refuge and advise seeking parochial assistance.

Sailor Dan Dowling Fined After Capel Street Court Outburst

In Dublin a drunken Dan Dowling from the Nancy Dawson party caused a disturbance in Capel Street court. Officers found him boisterous and guzzling grog while his companions, including Mrs Clarke and the Cunninghams, showed facial injuries. The magistrate fined him 2s 6d for being drunk and ordered him to return to his ship.

Dublin Charles II Dan Dowlin Jack Dan Dowling Tom Rowling Dan Nancy Dawson Capel Street Donnybrook Fair Clarke Cunningham Miss Cunningham

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