Drunken Rampage of O Connell in 1844 Standard Beatdown
A London letter decries intoxication and the Standard’s harsh satire on Mr. O Connell. It traces a staged progression from mild excess to Dead Drunk, cites June 5 and May 31 iterations, mocks legal and political circles, and ends with a note on Lord Durham’s report and a June 7, 1844 timestamp. The piece blends caricature with commentary on the Irish bar, libel, and public scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Barclay
Cousin Twist
Justice Burton
Mr. O'Connell
Irish Bar
O'Connell
Society of Gentlemen
Eliza Grimwood
Tofidele
M.S
Times
Lord Durham
House of Commons
Westminster Hall
Law case Banon v Jaz Hon Captain Denman
A trespass suit brought by a Spanish subject against Captain Denman over seizure of slaves and destruction of bills of exchange and goods on the coast of Africa. Denman argued acts were by royal command under a treaty with Spain to suppress the slave trade. plaintiff contends acts were unlawful and beyond jurisdiction. The court debated demurrer and jurisdiction with future hearing postponed after court suggested plea alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banon
Jaz
Denman
Spain
Galinas
Africa
Wanderer
High Seas
Cozet
Thomas Wilde
Crown
England
Kelly
T. Wilde
Baron Parke
Tragic Collisions and Devastating Fires Reported in London
A boy aged eleven at St Mary le Strand was killed after being struck by an omnibus while playing near a pump. A fishing smack the John Wallace was wrecked by the Sapphire on the Thames. crews were rescued. Deptford fires destroyed a rope mill stock and left Mr. Johnson uninsured, and a second blaze at Messia Barnard's yard forced smothering earth due to water being ineffective. A coroner’s inquest linked a Waterloo Bridge drowning by Caroline Swaite to her husband’s harsh treatment. A massive fire at Follyhall factory caused widespread ruin, with thousands displaced and insured damage unclear, as engines fought flames through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary-le- Strand
Charles Hedges
John Wallace
Sapphire
Diamond
Gravesend
London
Fox
Depttrorp
J. Johnson
Hughes
Johnson
Messia
Barnard
Husnayo
Higgs
George the
Portpool-lane
Gray's-inn-lane
Waterloo Bridge
King’s College Hospital
Hupperssisup
Kaye
Leeds and Yorkshire
Joseph Sturge
Derby Stakes Dispute Over Running Rein Ownership and Identity
In a suit between Colonel Peel and Mr Wood over the Derby stakes for Running Rein, the court considers framing issues to determine who owns the horse and who is party to the contract. Abraham Levi Goodman’s acts and statements may be admitted as evidence if Goodman is shown to have an interest in Running Rein, with further questions on the horse’s identity and foaling year. The action will proceed in London after terms between parties on venue, costs, and the framed issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLoneL PEEL _v. WEATHERBY
Mr. Ogre
Colonel Peel
Orlando
Wood
Common Pleas
Martin
Goodman
Mab
Baron Alderson
Mr. Martin
Mr. Wood
Col. Peel
Col. Peal
Platt
London
James
Weatherby
George Bentinck
Peel
Beron Alderson
Thomas
Abraham Levi
Abraham Levi Goodman
Ogle
Messrs
Bank of Ireland note theft case at the lord mayor's court
James Egan, a man once linked to the National Bank of Ireland, was brought before the lord mayor in custody of Daniel Forrester charged with receiving a stolen £100 Bank of Ireland note. The case traced the parcel to Dublin and Moate, ending with Egan’s committal for trial. Also at Bow Street, Parfit, a middle aged weaver, was committed as insane after sending letters to Sir Robert Peel and alarming behavior. In Worship Street, Elizabeth Anne Neville was charged with stabbing Stephen Blackett after a quarrel over a child, while George Dean assaulted Celia Robinson in Shoreditch and claimed retaliation for an alleged assault on his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Egan
Daniel Forrester
Bank of England
National Bank of Ireland
Dublin
Bank of Ireland
Moate
Howell
Dolly
Ireland
Bow Street
Peel
Sir Robert
Robert
Worship Street
Elizabeth Anne Neville
Mr. Broughton
Stephen Blackett
London Hospital
Barry
Spitalfields
Little Pearl Street
Mears
Elizabeth Neville
Conway
Blackett
Little Pearl-street
London
Shoreditch
Bingham
House of Correction
Fragment from Tudor court case ends with workhouse order
A prisoner, defending himself in court, declares loyalty to God and country and claims to have faced ruffians while awaiting audience with the authorities. He mentions OConnell and Sir Robert Peel, asserts future reward, and says letters went unanswered. The defendant’s brother seeks a private talk, then the magistrate orders the man to St. Margaret's workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nour
O'Connell
Joan Panrit
Robert Peel
House of Commons
Robert
St. Margaret's Workhouse
Bigamy case heard at Marylebone Bar
Michael John M Cann faced final examination on a charge of having intermarried with Bridget Thomas as his first wife Alary M Cann. Prosecution showed a marriage on April 8 at New St Pancras church and that the prosecutor was later jailed for conduct. Witnesses supported the bigamy finding and he was committed to Newgate for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryledone
Bicamy
Michael John M‘cann
Beadle
Newgate
Disturbance at Islington Meeting Over Dissenters Chapels Bill
Thomas Watts, leather seller of Islington, appeared before Mr Greenwood for causing a disturbance at a meeting opposing the Dissenters Chapels Bill. The court discharged him. Benjamin Beadle, a cab-driver, faced charges for cutting and wounding Jane Hughes and assaulting constable Nott after an incident at the Guy Earl of Warwick. Beadle fined five pounds or two months for the assault, with a further hearing for the constable assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Dixon
Cole
Brora
Benjamin Beadle
Jane Hughes
Nott
Guy Earl of Warwick
Gray’s Inn-Lane
Prisoner subjected to arrest and murder trial proceedings
A series of court actions recounts a woman’s declared intent to self-harm, a prior six month sentence for attempting drowning, and a magistrate’s order for bail. The hearings then cover the murder and robbery case of Luke Williams at Wapping and related witnesses, with arrests and ex officio examinations concluding in a murder trial commitment and manslaughter verdicts at the inquest. Separately a police misconduct case against Samuel Hale ends with dismissal of charges following cross examination.
Attempted Suicide and Threats Against Docket of Noted Figures
A young woman named Matilda Glasgow, later revealed as an alias, was remanded on a charge of attempting to destroy herself after being found on the Regent's Canal near Limehouse. She struggled and tried to strangle herself with a scarf at the station, saved by constable Wilson. Separate reports describe Berard Fitzpatrick, previously in Hanwell Lunatic Asylum, accused of threats to shoot the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel, apprehended at a Brentford public house and deemed insane by Dr Heffenden, then sent to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hale
Ballantine
Joseph Chappell
Ann Miles
Walbrook
Pelham
Chappell
Garrick-hill
Mrs. Miles
Mr. Pelham
Suicioz
Matilda Glasgow
Sladden
Regent’s Canal
Limehouse
Wilson
Duke OF Wellington
Rosenr Przet
Berard Fitzpatrick
Hanwell
Robert Peel
Brentford
Old Brentford
Heffenden
Hansell
Hat Sent By Post From Islington To Portsea
A white hat was posted Friday evening through the general post-office. It was posted at Islington and directed to Portsea, with a tax of Is 4d payable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islington
Portsea
Irish State Trials Detailed Writ of Error Motion
In the Queen's Bench the defense sought to inspect the indictment and obtain witness names to speed a writ of error against O'Connell and others. The court split, adjourning then renewing the application, with Pennyfather opposing and Burton and Crampton favoring. the indictment copy was eventually handed to Whiteside, but witness names were refused. Within ten days, preliminary steps and the writ of error could be lodged for argument before the House of Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin
Court of Queen’s Bench
Whiteside
Queen v. O'Connell
White
Justice Perrin
Penny- Father
Burton
Crampton
House of Lords
O Connell Levees At Prison Attract Crowds
The Freeman's Journal recalls Monday's scenes at the repeal prison as thousands of citizens travel by carriage and vehicle to pay respects to Daniel O’Connell. A solemn, patient multitude gathers on South Circular Road, admiring his steadfast leadership and expressing sympathy, consolation, and hope for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repeal
Freeman's Journal
Ireland
O Connell Prayers and Protests Amid Prison Sentence
Prayers were offered in Dublin chapels for O Connell s health and courage as he endures a prison sentence. Dr Miley s letter to the Freeman s Journal says O Connell is not sick or sad, but calm and buoyant, with unwavering resolve. Reports show widespread sympathy from Clonmel Thurles and other towns, calls for peace, and speculation on further prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Miley
Freeman’s Journal
Freeman's Journal
Metropolitan Church
O’connell
O'Connell
Tara
Mullaghmast
Clonmel
Thurles
Carrick-on-Suir
Drogheda
Limerick
Dundalk
Newry
Nenagh
Kilkenny
Cork
Uverion Proceepines
William Smith O’brien
Desar
Jimes
Centleman
Rerest
O’brien
Galway
Browne
Killaloe
W. Murphy
Reforms at Newgate Aimed at Curbing Prisoner Advisers
City authorities impose rules barring uncertificated advisers from Newgate Prison. Only certificated attorneys or their clerks may view prisoners, with admissions logged by name and client. The measure follows years of alleged extortion by self styled lawyers preying on prisoners. A commercial traveller, John Hardman, was found dead in a cab after being seen inebriated. verdict apoplexy, robbery suspected due to money found. In Chelsea, Harriet Pelham and son Wilson faced cruelty charges over Brent Spencer with witnesses detailing neglect. Wilson freed, Mrs Pelham bound over for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesa
Majesty's
Newgate
Central Criminal Court
Duarn
Payne
John Hardman
Chelsia
Harriet Eleanor Pelham
Wilson Pelham
Brent Spencer
William Cunningham
Disastrous Gravesend fire devastates High Street and West Street
A Sunday night blaze at Gravesend began in Mrs Sanford's boiling-house on High Street and spread rapidly along Union wharf and West Street. Firefighters, Kent engines, and troops battled the flames, destroying 25 houses and several public houses. Losses reach £10,000 to £15,000 with many residents homeless. relief measures and a subscription were organized by magistrates and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wickham i
Gravesend
Sanford
Westeneet
Howsea
Addson
King
Wickham
Northwith Oxley
M‘coy
Tely
Gravese A
Kelly
Tilbury Fort
Q Air Ue
Dartford
Corporation
Royal Exchange
Crayford
Kent
Rochester
High-street
Kempthorne-street
Bath-street
Wakefield Street
West-street
Saddington
Horncastle Quay
Parker
Jones
Taylor
Thompson Mc Shepherd
Brown
Johnson
Tadis
Missing
Sun Office
Pickering
James Collins
Matthews
Nottlingham
Messrs
Elkins
Moseley
Matthews’court
Coutts
Cooper
Jacobs
Cragg
Ee County
North
Board of Guardians
Stonestreet
Union House
Racketraw
Falconian
Hooker
Staff
Tickrell
Ozkes
Spencer
Spencer, and Dr. Jaynes
Star Packet
Cruden
Alderman Harmer
Official Report Of The Losses In The Fire
The superintendent Braidwood led a salvage party to the scene to assess losses and protect uninsured items. West Street and Water Street properties including Mrs Sanford grips, Matthews blocks, public houses, and private houses were burned or damaged with insurers listed. A relief meeting at the Town Hall arranged immediate aid, with subscriptions and salvage work by fire crews. Additional aid efforts were arranged through Northfleet and Gravesend groups to assist the affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
London
Matthews
James Collins
Fisherman's Arms Public House
Kent Insurance Company
Missing
India Arms
Sun
Star Company
Kent
Saddington
Parker
Mr. Taylor
Jenes
Thompson
Shepherds
Brown
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Simmons
Norwich Union
Mr. Brightwell
W. Gunn
Oe "Lingford
Nettlinghams
Pickering
Elkins
Globe
Mose
Sige
High-street
R. §.Joynes
D.D
Presen
Oakes
Spencer
J. Troughton
George Scott
J. Tippets
As London Fire-Engine Establishment
Couny
Northfleet
Rosber
Rosherville Gardens
Gravesend
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LAW
Mansion House
Halifax
Compter
London-bridge
Mr. Ballantine
Lyxe Williams
Richard Bragger
Alexander Nicholson
James Halstead
Austen
Mary Anne Ash
Rosetta Bragger
George Bragger
Luke Williams
Wapping Wall
Humphries
Halstead
Fearnley
Nicholson
Summers
Princes-street
Leicester‘square
Williams
Dick Bragger
Brunswick Place
Witness
Louisa
Lamb
Parry
Lee
Thames Police
Oconnell
Gravesong
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