Theatres At South London Open Whit Monday Passion
A detailed review covers performances at the English Opera-house and Adelphi, praising Miss Romer and Mrs. Keeley, Christina of Sweden dramatisations, Susan Hopley melodrama, and the Galley Slaves of Toulon. Astley’s features Oliver Cromwell scenes, Bull-fight on horseback, and The Charmed Charger. Surrey Zoological Gardens announce Dawson’s Roman panorama showing St Angelo and St Peter’s, with crowds watching fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Sweden
Mary
Denmark
Dohna
Nevill
Susan Hopley
Dibdin Pitt
Lambeth
Miss Vincent
Rochelle
T. E. Wilks
Toulon
Saville
Adelphi
Anderson
AstLeEy's
Oliver Cromwell
Royal Oak
Charles Ir
Worcester
Sir Walter Scott
Woodstock
Astley’s
Ducrow
West
Surrey Zoological Gardens
Dawson
Rome
Tiber
Italy
Ripetta
Castle of
St. Angelo
St. Peter's
Derby and Oaks betting unsettled by Derby season anxieties
Sporting intelligence from Tattersalls notes heavy Derby and Oaks anxiety with Lanercost as Ascot Cup favorite at 2 to 1, Bloomsbury at 4 to 1, St Francis at 6 to 1, and Little Wonder not starting. It reports large unsettled accounts, heavy bets, and disputed settlements among creditors, with a cautious betting scene and subdued attendance at the betting stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Lanercost
Bloomsbury
St. Francis
Jersey
Dery Axp
Tattersall's
Jockey Club
Coe
Ramsay
Ridsdale
Pettit
Erby
Phenix
J. Scott
W. Scott
Holderness
Sadler
Foeracont Nevilles-Amadon
Freon
Ferguson
Peel
Scott
Public law and court cases in 19th century London
In the Queen's Bench decision Turspay Parz vs James addresses whether de facto public streets not dedicated to the public fall under paving and lighting commissioners under the 5th William IV. The Ely Place dispute follows with trespass, damages and questions on public access. Other cases include Pavpok v Fornestik on crown rights to mine in Duchy lands near Newcastle under Lyme. A Westminister Court of Review matter concerns Cuba bonds and trust issues from Eyre. A Jerusalem Knights of St. John incident features slander costs and a humorous courtroom witness exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Queen’s Bench
Turspay
Parz
Ely Place
Holborn
W. H. Watson
W. Follett
Tomlinson
Jord Denman
Ely
Pavpock
Fornest.ik
Banco
Newcastle-under-Lyne
Duchy of Lancaster
Court OF Review
Westminster
Vincent Eyre
Bripputrn
Wiccar, and Co
J. Cross
Eyre
Cuba
John Wright
Southampton
Wright
Sherif
Ss’ Couurt
Jerusalem
Hoursley
Lings
Roberts
Goodman
Hungerford Market
Jerusalem Tavern
Mr. Humfrey
Mr. Goodman
Humfrey
Thoroughgoing racing meet presided by notable peers
A large crowd attended the event with a rich list of dignitaries including the Marquis of Normanby, Earls Wilton Miltown and Jersey along with numerous lords and baronets. Several races are described with winners like Executrix Mullciber Palladium Welfare and The Currier, plus notable incidents such as a boy thrown from a horse and various betting odds. The day featured the Hammersmith Free Plate and Westminster Handicap among others, with rich purses and entries from prominent owners and breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Normanby
Earl of Wilton
Earl of Miltown
Earl of Jersey
Lord Bruce
Maidstone
G. Bentinck
Lord Andover
Baron Austen
F. Collier
C. Cockerell
F. Goodricke
G. S. Byng
Col
Anson
A. Villiers
Col. Peel
Messrs. Greville
Rush
Payne
Etwall
W. Payne
Gregory
Fulwar Craven
Pettat
Gardner
Ridley Colborne
Bulkeley
Codrington
Hawker
Mr. I. Day
Percy
Mr. Balchin
Mulciber
Connolly
Benedetta
Mr., Etwall
Camel
Pandora
Mr. Connop
Little Johnny
H. T. Worley
Colonel Peel
Jason
Gazelle
Palladium
Tommy
St. Jean d’Acre
London
Welfare
Treen
Fitzroy
Houldsworth
Confederate
I. Day
Nimrod
Busk
Mr. Greville
Perseus
Rous
Nicholas
J. Watson
Whorley-hill
Buskilly
Stolagst Welfare
Whorley Hill
Hum
Solvent Debtors Court and Smoking PhilosphER in Borough Bequests
The report covers a solvent debtors court case detailing Richard Smith Roach, a bill-broker, facing claims from Newington, Saunders, Wilkin, and Evans, with issues over vexatious pleadings and carriages. the court adjourned to rule on vexatious defense. It also recounts a Borough Court of Bequests session where Marmaduke Gibbs sues Collins over smoking in bed, Collins arguing pipe smoking aids thought. the commissioner orders payment of damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Horsley
Humfrey
Jerusalem
Knights
Monpar
Bree Transserioxs
Richard Smith Roach
Nichols
Messrs
Evans
Messrs. Cooke
Woodroffe
Sherborne Lane
City
Narestock
Essex
Messrs. Newington
Wilkine
Wilkins
Whitelaw
Pantechnicon
Lemon
Spithead
Langston
Cooke
Marmaduke Gibbs
Collins
Birmingham
Captain Harvey Tuckett in assault case at Alderman Pirie court
In a Greenwich to London carriage incident Captain Harvey Tuckett faced Alderman Pirie on charges of unprovoked assault. Witness Owen Worsley testified that Tuckett struck him after an exchange in the moving train, with later defense claiming provocation. Police and companions denied wrongdoing, while other passengers faced similar scrutiny in separate Irish repeater and teetotaller cases at Bow Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Tuckett
Lord Cardigan
Alderman Pirie
Owen Worsley
South Audley-street
Grosvenor Square
Greenwich
Tuckett
Town
Captain Tuckett
London
John Clarke
Pirie
Capt
Puckett
Saddler
Union Hall
Gordon
Elwin
Allen
George Soames
Austin Friars
Soames
Tars
Harvey
Marylebone Attack on Police Outsized Violence at Public House
George Easton John Gollon John Turner Beresford William Benning James Smallwood and George Batchelden faced final examination for a brutal assault on police at Blandford Square. Dooley badly injured and may not recover after being struck and knocked senseless during the disturbance at the Prince Albert. Gollop led the assault and delivered a tremendous blow to Dooley, with officers later capturing the attackers on Milton Street en route to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylebone
Pozicz
George Easton
John Gollon
John Turner Alias
Beresford
William Benning
James Smallwood
George Batchelden
Rawlinson
Dooley
Wizard
Gollop
Turner
Prince Albert
Sherborne-street
Blandford-square
Compton
Milton-street
Prisoners Remanded After Street Disturbance Fight
Witnesses testified to a street disturbance in Milton-place involving Turner Gollop and others. Police Constable Chester and the injured officer described multiple blows, a scuffle, and a near-attack with a tree stick. The case is sent to a jury with £40 bail per prisoner and £20 sureties, 48 hours’ notice to the D division superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooley
Chester
Milton-place
Turner
Jack
Gollop
Gallap
Milton-street
Rawlinson
D Division of Police
Murder on the High Seas Aboard the Lavinia Thompson
John Reid, Irish cook aboard the Lavina Thompson, is committed for trial for the willful murder of Elias Enoch after a skirmish off Algiers. Wounds, a carved knife, and bloodstained evidence are cited by seamen James and Baker as the captain Betts and consul confirm the chain of events. Reid remains in custody. the court orders further testimony, including the absent mate, next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Joseph James
Lavinia Thompson
Algiers
James
Enoch
Mr. Ballantine
John Wakeman
Ballantine
Glasgow
Secretary of State
London
Elias Enoch
Deaths and legal notices from Whitechapel and Chiswick
Tuesday reports a man from Whitechapel, George Peate, found dead by hanging at his home, with no clear motive. At Chiswick New Town, Samuel Milkin, 49, died after a drunken fall, the jury returning verdict of death from a severe fall while intoxicated. Also covered: bankruptcy audit of Keasley and Keasley with £100,000 creditors, expected dividend. a biting incident in Marlborough Street where Vincent Daniel allegedly bit off a finger from John Duncan, with bail denied pending medical proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peate
Half Moon Passage
Whitechapel
Leadenhall Market
Wakley
M.P
Duke of York
Chiswick New Town
Samuel Milkin
James Street
Baxxneter
Keasley and
Keasley
Fane
Bermondsey
Birnie Orr
Marlborough-street
Vincent Daniel
Brewer-street
Goldensquare
Maltby
John James Duncan
Union Hotel
Cockspur-street
Daniel
F. W. Dunbar
Arthur Scurry
Coventry
Anderson
Duncan
Humphreys
Desperate murder suicide at Maida Hill home shock
Neighbours report James Sears a Richmond street grocer and his wife in a violent domestic crisis. Sears trapped in drink madness vowed to murder his wife and self, then killed her with a poker and himself with a throat wound. Coroner’s inquest at Richmond Arms, witnesses describe prolonged jealously and insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mond Street
Maida-hill
Lisson-grove
James Sears
Richmond-street
Sears
Whitecross
Street
Teetotallers
Mab
Marylebone Workhouse
Wakley
M.P
Richmond Arms
Matthew Saville
Phenix
North-street
Henry Scales
George-street
Richmond-stret
Lucy
Tcars
Charlotte Lucy
Upper Carlisle Street
Fire damages Pratt upholsterer's workshop in London row
Friday afternoon a blaze engulfed Mr Pratt's extensive workshop in New Bond Street area, with flames pouring from the roof. Fire engines from multiple stations battled the blaze, the roof ruined and much property water damaged, origin not yet known and Pratt fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
New Bond Street
Averg Rown
Bond Street
Barylebone Station
Chandos-street
Farringdon-street
England
Watling-street
Royal Exchange
Faran
Charles Penny
Weekly Chronicle
Davis
House Committee
General Court of Governors
D. Campbel
G. F. Young
Godfrey
Napier
Mediterranean
Maryiebone
Biessines
John Russe
House of Commons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sporting Intelligence
LAW
Court OF Codimon Pleaee
Greville
Pickwick
Balchin
F. Wood
Jim Crow
Kate Nickleby
Mungo Park
Mr. Sadler
Conelly
Colonel Anson
Lord G. Bentinck
Balcony
Mr. Aplin
Ishmael
Mr. Houldsworth
Darling
Mr. Coleman
Banish
Duke of Richmond
the Currier
Rogers
Mr. Morris
Fat Jack
So. Mulciber
Humility
Zulima
Exquisite
Plover
Ascot Heath Racks
Mr. Treen
S. Fitzroy
Lord Exeter
Sir G. Heathcote
Belgrade
Lord Chesterfield
Mr. Wigram
Teleta
Mr. Dixon
Miss Stilton
Lord Westminster
Satirist
Mr. Thornhill
Mr. Ramsay
Mansion House
O’carnnell
Patrick Connor
Courthope
Globe Public
Deptford
London-bridge
Blake
George Ritchie
Gracechurch Street
Giles Winch
Courthorpe
Gracechurch-street
Connor
John Mayne
Henry Homewood
Myers
St. Peter’s Alley
Cornhill
Bridge Hotel
St. Thomas's Hospital
John Desmond
John Donovan
Firie
Brake
Daniel O'Connell
Kirwan
Moorfields Chapel
Brown
Hennessey
M‘davila
O'Connell
Fenchurch Street
Mr. O'Connell
Dr. Kirwan
Thomas Radcliffe
Animal's Friend Society
Donovan
Radcliffe
John Hanley
Butt
Bridge-hotel
O’connell
Metropolitan Police
Bow Street
Rozwery
Richard Goodhart
Twyford
Curtis
Thomas Baxter
Dundee and
London Shipping Company
James Fletcher
White Hart
Drury Lane
Hare
Drury-lane
Newgate
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