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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 02, 1844
Page
6
A 1844 letter praising the Society of Friends for morality and charity while warning churchmen against provoking active antagonism. The writer argues for Christian charity toward Quakers, notes their conservatism, and urges handling Easter Dues Church Rates and tithe enforcement to avoid oppression. May 31, 1844. Philo Twist.
The court rules on forfeiture of a workhouse trust land for the Marquis of Anglesey, finds covenant substantially performed. It also examines England’s conspiracy law in Quen v Brake and Morream Williams, allowing evidence of acts in pursuit of a conspiracy but excluding mere post-conspiracy statements. The Dysart consistory court case ends with cruelty arguments and divorce disposition.
The court heard aggravation in sentencing and Mr Justice Patteson imposed twelve months imprisonment in the Queen's prison on each defendant after finding extensive frauds and guilt among those implicated.
In Monpar the Court of Common Pleas granted an order directing the Duke of Brunswick to pay £708 183 to Vallance and Broly, attorneys for the plaintiffs in libel actions in the Satirist. After review, the master’s judgment was upheld with costs of the reference, and the court refused to alter the order.
The Surrey county grand jury presents a formal presentment arguing that the institution of grand juries is now unnecessary and often harmful. It cites improvements in magistrate investigations, risk of witness tampering, and the abuse of bills as motives for dispensing with grand juries, with the foreman and entire panel signing.
Thomas Walker, collector of Templebar toll, faced a charge of unlawfully obstructing Fleet Street by hindering a cart rather than distraining. Sir Levy represented Walker as a crowd gathered after Mr. Ross, a soda water maker, was detained for refusing a 2d toll while turning from Chancery Lane to Fleet Street on May 9. Ross offered a security basket, and the court noted the timeline of detention before dismissal of the summons, with Ross vowing to pursue the matter further.
John Thomas appeared before Mr. Rawlinson on a charge of indecent assault on William Smith a valet at No 19 Tichfield street Portland place. Smith falsely gave an address while Joy and Wall testified the prisoner offered him money to avoid a charge. The prisoner denied guilt and was discharged but vowed to pursue the offender.
A well dressed young man claiming royal blood applied to Mr. Maltby for warrants against the Duke of Wellington and the Marquis of Clanricarde for assault. He identified as Thomas Faye, alias George Guelph, son of George IV and brother of Princess Charlotte, alleging denial of his royal claims. He said he arrived from Dublin, landed in Liverpool, and has been lodging in London since arrival.
A Dublin applicant is questioned at St Pancras about his connections and mind. An officer reports a man lodging at No 35 Drummond street with odd behavior and references to Thayer street. In a separate case solicitor William Slack is charged with attempting to suffocate Miss Hughes and her two sisters in a South Audley street dispute. a fire engine attends but no fire. Bail and sureties are set for trial.
Thomas and Elizabeth Patterson were charged with robbery and attempted murder against George Allen, a linen glazier. At Alderngate street a night of drinking led to a brutal assault in a dark room where Allen was robbed of money and a cigar case. The male prisoner fled but was pursued. both prisoners are committed for trial at Newgate.
A court scene unfolds with accusations of assault and murder linked to a near-brothel house in Ratcliffe. Witnesses describe a severing of ties, a brutal beating of Luke Williams, and a complex web of infidelity and robbery involving Rosetta Bragger Mary Ann Ash Alexander Nicholson and Horsted. Police investigate further as the case adjourns.
Edward fouk and Charles Jest aged 29 and 26 with George Chapman 35 were held for trial after an assault and attempted drowning of Abraham Davies a seaman from HMS Vernon at Sheerness. Davies testified they rowed across the river demanded fare, then beat and threw him overboard, while Monk urged more money and threatened to throw him over.
The article reports early polling vigor and later results showing Entwisle leading Brown by modest margins across districts like Liverpool, Manchester, Rochdale, and Oldham with entangled tenant influence. It notes a large overall free trade trend in big towns, contrasts with Newton and Ormskirk losses, and cites agent interference by landowners as key to the outcome.
Election news from Chichester shows Lord Arthur Lennox re elected with no opposition and broad indifference from parties. Buckingham returns Sir Thomas Fremantle unopposed after vacating seat for secretary at war. Kilmarnock results reveal Bouverie's narrow win amid Reform efforts and Tory tactics. mixed poll totals, with Prinsep trailing. Fatal accident inquiry follows at London Bridge with a coroner’s adjournment for waterman inquiry. Additional items cover fires, railway receipts, and local incidents.
The National Anti Corn Law League held a Wednesday evening meeting at Covent Garden Theatre. The venue filled beyond capacity with hundreds of supporters, many left outside. Earl Ducie chaired, praising free trade while contrasting party prospects. Cobden hailed a South Lancashire victory as a moral triumph for the league, noting landlords and large tenants exerted influence. The crowd cheered repeal of the corn laws as the meeting adjourned.
A large Exeter room gathering of Presbyterian and other Protestant dissenters debated the Dissenters Chapel Bill then under consideration after its Lords passage. Speakers attacked the measure as unjust and aimed to seize church property, urging petitioning Parliament and uniting Protestants against the bill. A collection funded the meeting’s expenses before adjournment.
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