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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 19, 1842

Page

4

Surrey Stakes and Cup Races at the Middlesex Meeting

The Surrey Stakes began around two and finished near six, with a large noble attendance including Lords Chesterfield Worcester Rosslyn and many others. Bevoke won the opening heat and the purse along with several other events featured, including the Middlesex Stakes won by Knight of the Whistle and the Strawberry Hill Stakes won by Tub Thumper, amid lively betting and handling by stewards.

Surrey Chesterfield Worcester Rosslyn Maidjonables L. Wellesley H. Forester G. Ongley Brookes Medora Figaro Tommy Lye Mr. Dawson Biddy Lye Revoke Lord Chesterfield Mr. Forth Vibration Daton Our Nell Bran Mr. D. Cooke Tub Thumper Macedonicus Mr. Bacon Portrait Goodman Smith Emma Howick Lalla Rookh Captain Clarke Britannia Middlesex Scott Ellen Tollitt Kingsley Payne Rapture E. R. Clarke Glencoe Her Majesty W. M. Stanley de Vakeel Plenipo Mr. Nightingale Ajax Miss Eliza Captain Gardner Camel Cecilia Wakefield Lord Osslyn Curnuto Claremont Hampton T.Y.C Mr. Ongley Sly Sir G. Heathcote Samarcand Paradigm Mr. Payne Pensive Gipsey Queen Mr. Shelley Daddy Longlegs Johnny Innkeepers Mr. S. Scott Ci H Windsor F. Butler Mr. Skingley W. Scott

Henley Regatta First Day at the Challenge Cup

The days events feature Cambridge University Boat Club led by Ridley and G Denman against King's College, with Cantabs winning the race. Etonian Bethell faces Maberley of Oxford London Aquatic Club in the heat, won by the latter by half a length. The Grand Half Race ends with Cambridge vs Oxford in a close finish judged a Cambridge victory by a foot. Second day sees Dreadnought vs St George's, Windsor-Eton vs Isis, and the final Group Challenge Cup won by the London Subscription Room's Boat Club over Cambridge Subscrip tion Rooms and University Boat Club amid crowd enthusiasm. The report also covers a tragic Ennis incident with a police firing leading to a verdict of death by police gunfire and subsequent inquiries, plus bankruptcy and court notices.

Cambridge University Boat Club Ridley G. Denman Royds Cobbold Vials Watson L. Denman Tovey Egan Steerer King’s College Lanto Lee Kenset Lambe Coulson Hinghson Snell Stock Lewis Etonian Bethell Botfield Shadwell Rogera Walter Lambert Oddle Stapylton Oxford London Aquatic Club Maberley Powys Powel Walsh Linsay Simpson Cox Stuart Churchill Oxonians Oxford D. Bishop Cambridge Penrose Berks London Thames Windsor Windsor and Eaton Boat Club Dolphin Boat Club Isis Boat Club Isis Eton University Westminster Her Majesty's Army London Subscription Room Boat Club Sots Limerick Smith Mr. O'Connell Mr.o'connell Mill-street Mr. Brown Captain de Ruvynes M‘namara Fitzgibbon Mill Street de Ruvynes Michael Haire George O’brien Catherine Sheehan Martin M‘guane Mr. Smyth Mr. Hennessy Smyth Francis Kean Mr. Fitzsimon Patrick Hennessy Brown Laurence Cruise Smyth, Esq R.M O'Connell Fitzsimon William Kean Greene

Crellin v Leyland and Ballen at Queen's Bench

Law case from Liverpool where Miss Crellin seeks £1609 from bankers MGill and seeks interpleader as to ownership after her alleged Gretna marriage. The court enlarges the rule and orders money brought into court within a week amid contested validity of the marriage and claims of drunken consent.

Court OF Queen’s Bench Monnpay Crellin Leyland and Ballen Liverpool Miss Crellin Gretna-green M‘gill Mr. Jervis Atherton Jervis

Court etiquette in wig debate over eyepain and heat

Chief Commissioner Reynolds-Mr. Woodroffe doubted liability for animalversion of the court but said he might wear his wig despite pain from heat and inflamed eyes. He recalled that wigs were sometimes omitted in Queen's Bench but would seek the judge's permission before any departure.

Court OF Bankruptcy Chambers and Chambers Bonn Street Barkers Denen Lee Hamilton Artis Waters Hawilton Opera House House of Lords Townspay Dittex Lushington Dillon Court OF Appeals James Wood Gloucester Daubeny Longden Matthew Wood Osborne Pulley Reynolds Woodroffe Cooke

Court verdict in case of criminal conversation damages

Jury awards the plaintiff £150 after a trial in common pleas over alleged adulterous conduct by Hewlett with the plaintiff's wife. Evidence detailed the couple's marriage in August, travel to Kent, and their stay at the Castle Inn in Ramgate in November.

Turspay Hewlett John Barrington Casey Castle Inn Ramegate John Kelly Deal

Central Court Deals Heavy Docket with Crimes and Sentences

The 92d session opened with a heavy calendar at the Central Criminal Court. Prisoners faced varied charges from theft of beads and a knife to gross assault and a post office letter theft, with severe verdicts including transportation for life and birching aftercare.

Mutiny Trial On The Ann Hall And Treason Charge

The grand jury returned a true bill against John Francis for high treason. Thirty seven new entries fill the calendar, including burglary, embezzlement and larceny cases, with counts from London, Middlesex, Essex, and Kent totaling 326. On the Ann Hall mutiny case, defendants faced piracy and assault charges. after evidence and arguments, the jury found all prisoners guilty of assault with sentence deferred.

John Francis London Middlesex Essex Kent Samuel Hogg Thomas Davis Morgan Ann Hall Charleston America Benjamin Present James Rattray Frederick Diggens Peter Maybohm James Williams James Latto James Houghton Isaac Williams John Higgin Charles Johnson John Francis Lazenby Arrett High Seas Admiralty of England John Rutherford Richard Inkpen Hugh Piper Clarkson St. John’s Ballantine

Prisoner Committe d for Trial in Distress Driven Offender Case

A London mansion house hearing sees John Belasco charged with inducing a boy aged twelve to rob his father. The boy admitted pawning a diamond ring to alleviate Belasco's family distress, with multiple loans totaling several shillings. The lord mayor refuses summary punishment and commits Belasco for trial, while the boy and witnesses describe repeated generosity amid alleged coercion. The case highlights poverty pressures and a “noble hearted” child persuaded to crime.

James Duke Kelly Commissioner Bullock Robert Halloway John Brown Charles Russell Holloway New Court George Peake Hugh Roberts Greenwich Greenwich Fair Newgate James Greenland Wheelwright Jane Matilda Arnold Clarkson Phillips Ball Duke-street Grosvenor-square Yorke James Tatham Robert Lister Jane Bright Hannah Sturgeon Greenland Mr. Clarkson Philip James Yourke James Rappery Francis Beard Shepherd Queen’s Counsel Adolphus Norris Mary Norris Robert Quin John Blackhorn Brompton General Post-Office John Forbes Blott William Blott Tyrrell Hoxton Robert Tyrrell Earl of Chichester Mansion House John Belasco Isaac Linker Middlesex-street Aldgate Cutler-street Lam Linkter

Duel scare and brutal assault case at Hampstead Heath and Dover Street

Reports detail a Hampstead duel scare involving Lieut Col Bradshaw Major Orange and Lieut Yates with bail set at £500 each. Separately a violent case features Dr Pridham’s son flogging Baron Osten in a Dover Street room after a confrontation over calumny about Pridham, with witness accounts and medical injuries.

Miarylebone Dawkins Division of Police Bradshaw John Lee Goldie Leicester-square Edward Yates Chester Hampstead-heath William Nesbitt Orange 67Th Regiment Northend Hampstead Major Orange Col Yates Goldie Barr William Ashby Long Mary Manington Vinecourt Spitalfields Crown Fee Betes Mr. Long Prosecutrix Mr. Fell Cricklewood

Islington case discharges prisoner after robbery tale dispute

Prosecutrix alleged robbery after claim of being robbed by a man in a white jacket near Cricklewood. Evidence showed inconsistencies and the magistrate judged the tale incredible, discharging the prisoner. Prosecutrix walked miles overnight to reach home. Witness Taylor led to accused’s capture at a baker in the City-round.

Mr. Long Prosecutrix Taylor Islington Tia Gin Trate Ngs Tris Old

A Mernayxcunty Case Of Teen Theft And Family Tragedy

A 16 year old, William Harmer, accused by his mother of stealing a gown piece and a suit, amid a tale of a broken heart and a dead father. The mother’s plea to avoid prosecution ends with him being sent to the workhouse after overseer guidance. Also reported is a case of a cabman assaulting a boy near Prince’s Court, following a dispute over music and dancing.

St. Giles’s Greenwood Combe Bill Hollis

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