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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 24, 1842
Page
6
In a mile heat event, Templeton's Little Fairy, a 6 year old, won in two heats beating Ishmael out of Balance and Buckle. Mr. Smith’s horse was runner up. Buckle fell in the second heat, causing a shaken deal but no serious injuries.
The article reviews the Southampton race meeting with Beek and the swell mob, detailing betting activity and crowd reactions. It covers Derby and Oaks nominations, Liverpool’s Merseyside scene, and the Goodwood Cup mood, plus the Knights of the Whistle withdrawal and the St Leger prospects.
Reported trials across several Irish circuits with postponements in the Patrick Shine murder case, a pistol incident at Ballyorgan, and executions at Clonmel. Detailing juries, verdicts, public reaction, and later transportation sentences, plus Norfolk and Western Circuit notes and a Cambridge assize opening.
Stephen Nash faced arraignment for returning from transportation before the term ended. He pleaded guilty and described brutal transportation conditions, including lashings on Norfolk Island, sharks in waters, meager food, and a plan to escape by swimming to a vessel. The judge expressed distress but stated no discretion, urging future avoidance of crime.
In the Divorce case of Mrs. Sewell, arising from Major Sewell and Miss M Hay, secrecy over Mrs. Sewell’s residence delayed service of the bill. Evidence showed the couple married in Calcutta on May 6 1828, with £1200 income and £800 yearly support to her in England. an adulterer, John H. Farmer, faced damages of £2000. The matter was pursued with witnesses called and discussions on opening the case due to time constraints.
In Worcester a civil action by Edward Powell against Edward Perrin sought compensation for loss of services of Powell’s daughter Elizabeth Ann, who testified Perrin seduced her over four years. Evidence included repeated refusals, meetings, and family pressures. Verdict favored Powell with damages of five hundred pounds.
Thomas Fisher faced the lord mayor for attempting to pluck out John Ogle’s eye amid rival newsreaders quarrel over steamer crowding. Ogle claimed savage suppression while Fisher defended his action as retaliation during a dispute over lucrative London Bridge trade. Committal in default of bail followed.
In Guildhall a paviour was admonished and then discharged after a sharp exchange with the lord mayor over his state of intoxication. The magistrate warned him to avoid such behavior again or secure Father Mathew's pledge, while the crowd applauded the whimsical scene.
About 40 to 50 able bodied paupers from various regions besieged Islington work house Monday night demanding relief. They fled into baths, resisted officers, and a ringleader caused continual uproar. Police were needed to eject them. several were jailed and later charged at Clerkenwell station. The group claimed they sought work and relief.
Casey a journeyman dyer faced a murder charge for causing his wife’s death after a troubled marriage begun at Easter last. Evidence showed repeated violence, nose injuries and a lockjaw that led to death in London Hospital. The case revealed a family of witnesses detailing the couple’s poverty and quarrels.
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