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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 16, 1843

Page

4

Explosion aboard H M S Camperdown likely due to concussion

Witnesses describe a morning salute on the half deck with salt boxes and rockets in place. The starboard salt-box exploded during a salute, causing fatal injuries to one crewman. the jury finds no blame or negligence by any on board and credits proper precautions.

Excellent William Smith Yesay William Gilks R.M. Sworn E. B. Finling R.N H.M.S. Camperdown William Bruse William Kelly H. M.S H.M.S. Excellent Othier Finling

Body of a Newborn Found Floating in Thames at Barnes

A fisherman recovered a bundle containing the body of a newborn male child from the Thames opposite Barnes meadows. The infant’s legs were bound, and the neck tightly secured, suggesting possible birth and murder. The coroner at Barnes was notified, and the body taken to the White Horse.

Murprer Thames Barnes Meadows White Horse Barnes Carter London and Birmingham Birmingham Rugby Whitehall Charles Filder Bow Street R. Peel Whitehall Gardens Ireland Tothillfields Cuance Dennis Ryan Marylebone Police-Office Wm. Knapp Long Mary Fleming Cambridge-street Cleveland-street James White Rascal Mary Ryan Cleveland Street Fellto Mr. Long Mr. Cobden C.P. Viltieig M.P Robert R. R. Moore Essex East Bridge John T. Tyrrell Knaresborough W. B. Ferrand J. Bawtree Cobden J. Tyrrell John Tyrrell John Mr. C. Villiers Ferrand R. R. R. Moore

Will of the Earl of Abergavenny and assorted notices

The Gazette cites six crown presentations to vacated parishes, a Wakefield wheat advance of four shillings per quarter, and the Earl of Abergavenny's will proving in Canterbury Prerogative Court with vast legacies. It also covers the Greenwich Pier case, railway receipts, a new Chelsea church plan, Havannah crime notes, shipowners’ gloom, and other items.

Wakefield Leeds Mercury East Abergavenny Earl of Abergavenny Eridge Castle Tonbridge Canterbury George Henry Neville Daniel Rowland John Lord Neville Thomas Myers Gardner Greenwich Pier Stone Pier Company Grissell Pete Messrs. Grissell and Co Birmingham Derby Gloucester Brandling Junction Chester Birkenhead Dublin Kingstown Eastern Counties Edinburgh Glasgow Paisley Ayr Ditto Greenock Grand Junction Great North of Manchester Bolton Leeds Midland Counties Newcastle Carlisle North Shields North Midland Northern Eastern Preston Wyre Sheffield South Eastern Taff Vale Ulster York Paris Orleans Paria Rouen New Councy Carlsea Upper Chelsea Richard Burgess Havannah Old Spain Havanaeros Brighton Gazette Arundel Robinson Illinois New York Newson PirLas Board of Works Trafalgar Henry Vallance Kirkireton Manchester Times Swindon Great Western Railway Middlesex Father Mathew Bouchier Queen’s Prison Queen's Prison Bristol Chapman Marquis of Blandford Marquis of Blandford, Heir To the Dukedom of Marlborough St. George’s Hanover Square Frances Anne Emily Vane Lord Londonderry London Alexandrina Adelaide Vane Louisa Churchill Miss Liddell Duke of Marlborough Alan Churchill Hanover Duke of Wellington St. Mary-Le-Stranp Dudley Birmingham Advertiser Fink Tower Wiggins Great Towerstreet Hewell No. 4 Great Tower Street Wiggine Rowland Rowmann Rowiann A. Row Europe

Terrific Explosion Destroys Johnson and Pinchin Turpentine Works

A massive blast at Johnson and Pinchin turpentine works in Back Road St George in the East caused the factory to collapse and damaged the Blackwall Railway. Firefighters battled hundreds of barrels and thousands of gallons of flammable materials for hours, with several explosions and injuries to firemen and police.

Horrible Murder at Llanwist Uncovered in Remote Parish

A two month-old disappearance ends in a brutal murder. Margaret Davies, a widow and housekeeper to Evan Jones near Capel Garmon, was found dead in a ditch after her body was moved from a turf fence. The inquest heard she planned to meet a relative and go to Holywell. the prisoner, Jones, denied knowledge of her return. A police investigation uncovered a mound with nails and a putrid stench, and a post-mortem suggested death by suffocation. The jury returned a verdict of Wilful murder and he was committed for trial at Denbighshire assizes.

Margaret Davies Evan Jones Moel Trefriew Capel Garmon Dingle Tre Read Llanwrst Jane Thomas Holywell Liamrwat All Saints Thomas Jones Eagle Fan Llanrwst John Jones Brynrhug Richard Kenrick Nicholls Denbighshire John Denman Henry Hughes Henry Williams Ruthingael Denbighshire Assizes

Rail line resume notice urges safety at damaged arches

A notice at Blackwall railway stations says trains will restart today but no passenger trains have run yet. A few empty carriages crossed the dilapidated section in safety, and directors are urged to inspect the damaged arches before resuming full service. The line appears very unsafe at this spot.

Blackwall Railwa

Dreadful fire at Johnson and Pinchin warehouses

A major blaze erupted at five this morning in the oil and turpentine warehouses of Messrs. Johnson and Pinchin on New Road St. George's East near the Blackwall Railway. The rapid flames consumed the warehouses before any engine arrived, causing extensive property loss though no lives were lost. Turpentine tanks and soda stored beneath the railway arches exploded, but trains later ran normally after officials assessed the damage. Several houses opposite suffered broken windows and structural damage, yet the fire did not endanger human life.

Johnson Pinchin St. George's London Blackwall Christy-street Grove-street Norman H Division Wellclose Square Isaacs, Goddard Frost Williams H Division of Police Isaacs Braidwood Blackwall Railway Sun Shadwell Schwinge Princes Street Rea Postern Nevies Fox Havard Stevens Wallis Campbell Hastley Princes-street Thare-street Messrs. Johnson and Pinchin New Road St. George's East Cannon Street Road

Fire in Cable Street destroys Pinchin and Johnson’s goods

MBE Brai dworths official report dated July 15 notes a fire in Cable Street Wellclose square reaching Pinchin and Johnson oil colour and varnish merchants. Building and contents insured, total damage about £20,000. Several shops affected with damage to roofs and fittings. Fire brigades and parish engines battled the blaze. some firefighters injured but not fatally.

Braidwood Cable-street Wellclose-square Messrs Pinchin West of England Blackwall Cable Street New Road James Rea J. Postern Chandler H. Heatinger Baker Phenix T. Didrich Schwiame York London

Queen's Prison Enters New Regime Under Captain Hudson

Captain Hudson, the new keeper, begins enforcing strict new rules at Queen's Prison. Two iron gates lock off the lower lobby, visitors must leave by 6 PM, and admission runs 9 AM to 6 PM with staff allowed until 9 PM. Commitments now go to the keeper as the marshal role is abolished.

Queen’s Prison Hudson

Attempted murder at Monk's Green shocks Hertford locals

Hertford residents report a brutal attempted murder of a four year old near Monk's Green. The assailant, a privileged youth named Tilliard, son of a Huntingdon clergyman, escaped guardianship and attacked the child with a knife. He was captured by a farm worker, questioned, and remanded under bail to appear at the assizes. The injured child is said to have sustained only minor damage. A second incident from Mount Tabor describes the willful murder of John Dobson by his son Joseph, a 23 year old with a loaded pistol. The elder Dobson died on the scene. Joseph fled but is pursued. An inquest returned a verdict of wilful murder.

Hertford Monk’s Green Tilliard Huntingdon Brickendon Monk’'s Green H. F. Skrimsher Philip Riley Mount Tabor Halifax John Dobson Joseph Dobson Birtwistle Thomas Tabor Lassey Brownhurst James Snowden Dobson Elizabeth Balmforth Snowden Pellen New Inn George Dyson Bay

Dramatic Night of Opera and Ballet at Her Majesty's Theatre

Thursday's program featured Gazza Ladra and the second act of William Tell with Matilda sung by Persiani and a powerful Arnoldo by Fornasari. The Queen announced a special performance next Thursday. Elssler's continental arrival and a Paris dispute over her director linger in the season.

Ondine Gazza Ladra William Tell St. Leon Puzzi Matilda Arnoldo Guglielmo Valdez Fornasari Tell Persiani Mario Her Majesty’s Theatre Fanny Eissler Continent Brussels Deanh Lyrique Elssler Count Dietrichstein Molle Paris M. Leon Pillet Academie Royal de Musique HayMarket Thearse Autrefois St. James’s Theatre Webster Grand Theatre Fanny Ellsier Fanny Exusienr Terpsichore

Merthyr-mawr parish boasts no public house or shop

A Swansea Journal note reports Merthyr-mawr parish in this county lacks a public house shop of any kind dissenting chapel rector lawyer and paupers. It does contain several octogenarians and no other amenities.

Merthyr-mawr Swansea Journal O’connor Mr. O'Connor Biem MincHam Dee's Royal Hotel Shaw Ireland James Taylor Armfield George Whateley Barratt J. P. Lee Birmingham Rap Inon Trave Courrier de Lyon Rive-de-Gier Warwick Tonkin France Torquay Devon Gilley Ham Hestings Harley Prowse Howard Helsings Sir Warwick Lady Tonkin Webb Ipswich Express St. Thomas’s Hospital Matthew Ledger Union Hall Bodkin M.P Henry Gage Cheapside St. Thomas's Hospital Richard Thorp Pitt's Head Old Bailey Benjamin Jackson Kennington-road Maze Pond Abel Chapman Wontner Cottingham John Pirie Burbage

East Surrey Races at Monpat and Tuesday card

Sporting intelligence covers East Surrey Stakes heats with Little Vivian and Bother_em winning for Mr Game and Goodman. Patchwork, Dahlia, Ace of Diamonds, Sluggard, Spitfire, Ragman and others race across several stakes with strong fields and sizable prize money, attracting a large crowd.

East Surrey Monpat Mr. Game Little Vivian Drewet Goodman Bother Turner Romulus Lyster Mr. Land Sluggard Mr. Goodman Cohen Mr. Laurence Chummy H. Robinson Affection Hardy Werninck Rattler

Southampton Races Weekend Cardchurned Results

The Southampton meeting features four heats in the Maiden Plate and various stakes. Evening Star clinches four-heat victory for Hewitt, Emilian wins the Southampton Stakes, with fierce competition from Mosque and Bellissima. Wednesday includes The Devil among the Tailors and The Traitor securing wins, while Thursday lists St Jean d Acre and Alice Hawthorn among top placers in multiple races.

Southampton Hewitt Evening Star S. Mann Mr. Galpine Strap Mr. Hopkins Freestan Mr. J. Scott Colonel Captain Mr. King Physician Jenethe Martyn Emilian Wm. Sadler S. Scott Mr. Wreford King Bran Eliza Grime Layla Bedissima Mr. Osbaldeston Devil Among the Tailors Wadastra Hunters Mr. Legg Stickler Humby Bonaparte Mr. Bigg Eleus J. Day Wreford Mr. Hewitt Victor Mr. Humby Lord G. Bentinck St. Jean d’Acre Champagne Alice Hawthorn Jack Abstrupus Marius Puncher Mr. Meiklam Aristotle Mr. Bell Eboricum Lord Eglinton Pompey Collina Knight of the Whistle Morpeth Miss Trooper Blue Bonnet Thirsk Mus Rhodanthe the Major Vakeel Cable Lytham Recompense Cornopean Armytage Aquila Aristides

Southampton Races Delight Crowds Amid Scenic Charm

A lively Southampton race meet drew crowded attendance with coachmen and carriages filling the grounds. The Ladies Plate was won by Strap after a close finish, while Captain Martins Emilien took the Southampton Stakes amid light betting and trainer colour confusion.

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