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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 26, 1842

Page

6

Petition for clemency in a royal mercy plea at death sentence

A petitioner Mr Jonny Francis appeals to the king for mercy for his son who is condemned after an attack at the theatre and a pistol incident. The letter cites the family’s hardship, the father’s long service at Covent Garden, and asks for life to be spared. Also reports a robbery attempt on Mrs Daly, widow of constable Daly, with the robber escaping, and police support for her relief and pension questions.

Srey Theatre Real Covent-garden Jonny Francis Hicrsuny Timothy Daly Cooper Elds Islington Cumberland-row Mre. Daly Hayter Jéttar Dely Skinner's Army Skinner-street Clerkenwell Singham Sia Halley Shiner

Distressing hydrophobia case and fatal mine explosion report

The piece records a fourteen year old youth in Manchester square attacked by hydrophobia after a dog bite, with worsening symptoms and no hope of recovery, alongside a separate London–area fire, a coroner's inquest into Mrs. Lane’s death from likely apoplexy, and a disastrous mine explosion at Cleve land colliery where thirteen descended without safety lamps, seven died and six were badly burned.

Oi 'Tussady Guildford Manchester-square Darby Regent-street Lambeth-walk Waterloo-road West of England Globe Blackwall Mary Ann Lane Globe Terrace George Best Sevex Pensoys Cleveland Willenhall Wolverhampton Portobello Wednesfield Dunn Gentlemah Marshal Buggin’s-lane James Love Walter Meratini William Smith Edward Dawson Aed William Dunn William Messrs Bradley Barrow Hall Evans Willams Rogers Ileme

Not Guilty in York Police Indecent Assault Case

The trial of John Henry Smyth for an alleged indecent assault on a police constable in Berkeley Square concluded with a Not Guilty verdict. Key witnesses, including nobles and clergy, gave supportive testimony for the defendant, while the jury noted no stigma on the prosecutor or police.

The Macready Libel Trial against Weekly Dispatch

The case before Lord Chief Justice Tindal involves actor-manager Mr. Macready suing the proprietors of the Weekly Dispatch for a January libel about his conduct and theatre. The jury heard testimony on free admissions and the press role, with counsel defending harsh critique as protected expression.

Court OF Common Pleas Tavespay Macreavy Hanmen Tindal Middlesex Gray Platt Macready Drury-lane Theatre Weekly Dispatch Drary-lane Éady Salobu Covent-garden Bruin Alderman Hermer John Williams Dispatch Thoreday Weekly Serjeant Wilde Haymarket Drury-lane Drury Lane T. Wilde

Central Criminal Court Sessions Report May Proved Crimes

At the Central Criminal Court Monday before Baron Gurney several cases were heard. Nicholas Suisse sought to postpone his trial for stealing a large sum and securities from Marquis of Hertford. delay granted. Nicholas Foster convicted of cutting and wounding Ellen Foster with intent to murder. jury guilty. sentence fifteen years transportation. Thomas Shore found guilty on the second count for stabbing his brother. mercy shown for provocation. later sentenced to imprisonment. Henry King convicted of burglarious entry with theft of forks and spoons. transported for life. witness John Marshall rewarded £5. Cases of assault on a vessel captain and other defendants followed with various sentences. The Grand Jury proceedings included a curious case of Ebenezer Williams, and a public assault on Baron Wilhelm Osten resulted in twelve months imprisonment for Frederick Pridham. The week closed with numerous other sentences including transportation and imprisonment for several defendants.

Gurney Phillips Nicholas Suisse Marquis of Hertford Corrine and Wovraine Nicholas Foster Ellen Foster Sten Foster Stappinc Thomas Shore John Shore Hanwell BuxcLaky Henry King Samuel Edwards Pollet Pollett Churchrow St. Pancras Marshall John Marshall Baron’ Gurney Max Samuel James Houghton Ichard Inkpen John Rutherford Hugh Piper Wilhelm Osten Frederick Pridham Wilhelm Baron Gurney F Shore Ebenezer Williama John Curtis Horry Grand Jury Mr. Horry Old Bailey Louisa Curtis Lave Yady Mies ‘Curtis John Francis Thomas Cooper Henry Johnson Richard Davis Francis Beard

Imprisonment and hard labour sentences in Norfolk case list

The article details varied sentences for numerous individuals by term lengths from two to fifteen months in the House of Correction with hard labour. It notes forty five acquitted by petit jury and 22 indictments ignored by grand jury, plus many pleaded guilty. The court adjourned to July 4 for further proceedings by the Norfolk and North Wales circuit judges.

Greenland Richard M.wright M. Foster Charles Wilson Henry Wilson Thomas Kirby F. Mitchell J. O'Brien R. Wright J. Riley E. Bryan Alias Regan G. Smith J. Tyrell T. Hills G. Algar J. Lloyd J. Bailey Jas. Bailey J. Smith J. Knowles J. Sanger G. Rei Ieldridge Daniel Bryant H. Hudson J. Crouch George ‘Oakley J. Kerrison Shadrack Mitchell J. Hatherwell G. Fair J. Dean J. Pratt C.‘Toombs Thomas ’Chattenden Chas. Pritchard Thos. Coleman Mary Anne Ward Alias Anne Williams Rosetta Farrell J. Wright L. Wright W. Farrell Catharine Kent Josiah Edghill T. Herbert J. Cooper J. Brown Thames’Smith Wm. Webb M. ‘Smith House of Correction John Peck J. Sharrack J. Hubbard Louisa Morris W. Coleman Charles Procter J. Walters J. Cosgrove M. A. Breadlam W. Hall R. Ashby W. Breadon J. Richardson Geo. Dalton H. Sewell J. Cullenson Jas. Kalagher Sarah Jones T. Webb J. Bentley T. Shapp Lucy Harris J. Roberts J. North Lemon Wright J. H. Wright E. Jones Alias Holt J. Stewart J. Kain E. Houare Norfolk North Wales

Westminster magistrates hear indecency claim in apartment case

The testimony centers on a claim of improper conduct by Mr Johnson toward a girl in his rooms. The girl and witnesses describe disputes, insults, and attempts to eject her. The magistrate orders the defendant to enter recognizance for £100 to answer at Westminster sessions.

License Granted to Employ Non-Freemen in City Trades

A lord mayor case over freemen and non-freemen handling work shows Messrs Perrott and Watts seeking permission to hire non-freemen amid claims of maintaining freeman rights. The court granted a temporary license pending further masters’ evidence on journeyman work and current custom.

Bagley Mesers Perrott and Watts Messrs Perrott Watts Chamberlain Southgate Peter Laurie

Westminster Investment Joint Stock Loan Co collapses

A man seeks help after leaving a £40 bill with the Westminster Investment Joint Stock Loan Company at 7 Adam Street Adelphi. The firm has failed. the man, a shareholder, cannot recover the bill and is advised only lawful action may remedy the loss as the directors are uncontactable.

Anp Brix Discountion Societies Vnleys Jardine Westminster Investment Joint Stock Loan Company Adam Street Adelphi Applicant Piccadilly Maltby Amelia ‘Browning Cowling Beford Kimbo

Disputed Expulsion From St Johns Union Benefit Society

The St Johns Union Benefit Society at Old King’s Head Westminster faced a summons over the expulsion of William Chick a 60s man after 31 years of contributions. A coal porter injured by a 35 cwt load sought relief while the vice president argued arbitration and questioned the reasons given for expulsion.

St. John's Union Benefit Society Old King’s Head Marsham Street Westminster William Chick Gregorie Watson

Grampus Hauls Near Shore After Struggle Off Gravesend

A young grampus captured by two fishermen off Gravesend, near shore, was hauled aboard after a struggle, wounds inflicted on its back bled profusely. The 12 foot animal was dispatched as it neared land. Inquest held later at the Duke of Gloucester on Thomas Wrenn, aged 77, who killed himself by stepping into a water-butt at his Kent-road home after illness. Verdict: temporary insanity.

Gravesend Sutcipe Mn Waten Carter Duke of Gloucester Union-row Walworth Thomas Wrenn James Miller Weymouth-street Kent-road

Meeting of Dissenting Ministers on Distress in Manufacturing Districts

A Devonshire Square chapel gathering of dissenting ministers united to address the severe distress afflicting northern manufacturing towns. They urged Parliament to act before the session ends, including opening ports to foreign grain, and planned a larger public meeting to press lawmakers for immediate relief measures.

Devonshire Square Manny Gary Ln R. Cox Hackney C. Baker Stockport Stokport England George Thompson Bolton Home Secretary Horse Guards Windsor Chapel Royal Thompson Mr. Thompson Home Department Dr. Smith Jeremiah Judea Campbell Manchester Douglas Overbury Englad Baker Carlyle

Stoke Newington church-rate poll result reported

The church-rate at St. Mary’s Stoke Newington passed by 184 votes to 104 on a poll. In other items, a convocation at Oxton conveyed a royal reply to congratulatory addresses on the throne, and various discussions in Parliament included emigration concerns and Afghan affairs with adjournment of debate.

St. Mary’s Stoke Newington Oxtonn Barrish Association Manchester East India Horusz Afghanistan India United Kingdom Lewis Oliphant Court of Directors

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