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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 24, 1842
Page
5
The piece argues against a vote of censure on those who failed to foresee the burdens from the South Australian Bill. It notes Hume was in Parliament when the bill passed and shares in the broad blame. The writers call the machinery clumsy, acknowledge poor outcomes, and urge learning from errors for future experiments.
The article reports a tense session where Mr Duncombe urged a pledge to reconvene Parliament amid ongoing distress. It contrasts the Liberal and Conservative lines, notes Lord Palmerston's masterly reply defending liberal principles, and records the motion's defeat as the debate resumed in a changed form late in the week.
A detailed parliamentary record describes the third reading and passage of the new Poor Law on Friday. It notes Fielden and Sharman Crawford clashing over amendments, Cobden Gibbson and Bowring leading strong economic points, and criticism of Manchester and Leeds fashion effects on industry, with Hindley and Gilson’s debate narrowing to adjournment and a final motion defeat.
A collage of reports details Circassian gains over Russia with heavy losses to a Circassian division under General Grabbe, a deadly midwestern storm ravaging Halberstadt regions, massive hail and crop damage. Other items note Belgium's tariff shifts, a Paris duel, Prussia’s Palestine policy, a Paddington train surge, and a murder trial in Clapham with a young girl’s self-harm tragedy.
An inquest at Greenwich heard testimony about Bridget Holloway who died from left rib injuries and lung inflammation likely caused by violence. Dennis Clement was charged with murder but the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter, with further proceedings to be held at the Central Criminal Court.
Inquest at St Pancras workhouse on a six week old female infant found by a riverbank. James Paine reported discovering a wrapped, pinned body in a linen towel. Post mortem by Dr Escott suggested death by suffocation from immersion, likely long before discovery. Mother Sarah Stroud confessed at police station to throwing the child into the canal near York Hall Albany Road, after which she was remanded for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
In Greenwich police court Dennis Clement, a pensioner, is charged with the murder of Bridget Holloway after details emerge of repeated blows and a fatal rib injuries. Witnesses describe screams of murder, bruises, and Clement’s access to the deceased, who died from lung injury. Clement pleads innocence as he is committed for trial. A second case sees Martha Robinson and her father charged with concealing the birth and murder of a newborn in Camberwell, with surgeons testifying to injuries and possible foul play. The magistrate commits both for trial.
An inquest at the Gunmakers Arms investigates ten year old Chas Godfrey's drowning after cramps in Bow common pond. A fellow boy rescued him briefly but both sank. Notter saved the other boy, but Godfrey died. Verdict: accident. Gas works fire at Vauxhall gardens caused by tar. building destroyed. brigade prevented entry. News on sliding scale duties and foreign corn prices suggests eight shillings duty remains.
A coroner's inquest at St Thomas's hospital examined the death of James White, 59, a farm labourer at Noble and Mee Peckham Rye, found in a farm barn with a fatal skull wound. William Webb, a fellow worker, was in custody amid suspicions he inflicted the blow. witnesses described Tuesday night movements and a bill hook as the weapon. The inquiry adjourned with White dying at St Thomas's hospital, and Webb to face further evidence when recalled.
Mr Payne held two inquests on Tuesday at St Bartholomew's hospital. Mary Ball, 69, of Old-street-road, died after a fall caused by fear of being run over and a preexisting thigh fracture. Robert Wolfe, 59, coach painter of Monmouth-street, died from rupture of the liver after being struck by a cart wheel in Liquorpond street. Both verdicts were accidental death.
An English Opera House report chronicles a diverse program headlined by Grizelle, Dancing Mad, a steed Varlesque ballet with photic dialogue, plus a celebrated troupe from La Scala and San Carlo. Oxberry’s benefit features Grati and a busy bill. Kean tour plans and Dublin season notes follow, with remarks on theater profitability and an Italian company winter engagement including Grisi and Mario.
Sporting Intelligence reports lively wagering at Goodwood Stakes where Knight of the Whistle and St Lawrence attracted large bets amid fluctuating odds. The piece details odds movements, notable bets, and outcomes across multiple races at Hatcham Park, including results from the Hatcham Stakes and New Cross Sweepstakes with a crowded, police-guarded course and high public interest.
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