End of the life of artist Benjamin Haydon
Coroner's inquest into the death of Benjamin Robert Haydon reveals a diary of financial strain and mounting despair. Witnesses describe his art, family anxiety, and failed exhibitions. The jury finds suicide by self-inflicted wounds and notes Haydon's disturbed state of mind amid Sir Robert Peel's public aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Havocs
Zlear
Sir Robert Peel
Sir Robert Peet
Hyman
Baronet
Sir Robert
Royal Bounty
Benjamin Robert Hardon
Benjamin Robert Haydon
Death by Own Action of Lieutenant C G Smith in Malabar Coast
A letter from the Malabar coast dated April 20 reports the death by his own action of Lieutenant C G Smith of the 25th Regiment during an elephant hunting expedition. Observed as unsettled and nervous, he expressed intent to shoot himself, later dying in a bathroom after a gun’s report. Remains conveyed to Cannonore. colleagues mourn a quiet, agreeable officer. Additional notes speak of gunpowder costs on a railway project, a new command appointment for Captain Sir Charles Hotham, and a fatal railway worksite accident, with a weekly railway traffic receipt report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malabar
C. G. Smith
Her Majesty
25Th Regiment
Priestly
Leo
Gough
Smith
25Th Foot
Wynald
Sir A. Smith
Itis
Tirconelly Pew Plantation
Tirconelly
Manautoddy
Doroth
Cookes
Cannonore
Linnisnant Smith
Bombay
Edinburgh and
Glasgow
North Bridge
Edinburgh Oper
Rerseur
Menera
Crompton
Willis
Hailet
Jervis
Cowling
Messrs. Parkes, Smith
Central Kent Railway
Assize
la Drome
la Chapelle En Vescours
Picard
Victoire Samuel
Victoire
Kitten
Aui
Vice Jukre
Alao Death
Frears
Court of Queen's Bench faces new trial over negligent pawnbroker case
The Paris Rouen case details a pawnbroker sued for injury to a child from a bottle containing nitric acid. A verdict for £100 was set aside on grounds of misapplied knowledge and improper trial, with a new trial ordered. The decision emphasizes need to prove the defendant knew dangerous contents and warned the redeemer. Additional railway litigation notes follow, including suits against Jamaica Railway and Central Kent Railway, with mixed verdicts and substantial sums at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Queen's Bench
Wapxyspay
Stiller
Mr. Petersdorff
Leanse
Huality
Lush
Lord Denman
Marzion House-Place
Times
Central Kent Railway
Middlesex and Surrey Junction Railway
Stabbed Man by Kristel Bet at St Gil tns Bar Trial
Elizabeth Capell known as Kristel Bet faced a jury for stabbing William Walsh. Testimony described an intoxicated outburst after a man pressed her to desist. Camell Bet defended by claiming attack by the prosecutor’s father with a poker and her remanded until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fentum
St. Giltn's
Kristel Bet
Jardine
William Walsh
Tuveday
Mason
Hins Sknee
Ataira
CLERENNWELL FLEECING ARISTOCRACY AT TRIAL
Eiza Medland faced charges of forging a medical certificate to obtain a death registry and burial proof to defraud the Duke of Portland. Witnesses, including the duke’s housekeeper, testified to attempts to extract £3 with a forged document and a long pattern of deception spanning eleven years. The Lambeth inquiry focused on handwriting, the authenticity of the burial certificate, and Evans the master’s handling of a missing boy case before adjourning the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiza Medland
Duke of Vortland
Mr. Smith
Marriopey
St. Luke's
Risoner
Duke of Portland
Witcens
Jane Park
Menicus
River Wandle attack case and odd parliamentary notice
Labourers William Elms and Robert Larner faced charges for throwing into the River Wandle near Wimbledon after a bathing incident. Saïd Assaid, Syrians, and the Casciaro brothers were also involved. The incident led to clothing loss and a gold watch recovered later. A separate parliamentary snippet and various historical anecdotes follow, including a romantic French case and notes on notable life changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elms
Robert Larner
Wandle
Lane Knages
Sar
Chapman
Tooting
Assaid
Walter Chapman
John
Peter Candaro
Panile
Bird
Koages
Casciaro
Wimbledon
Asuaid
Mr. Knaggs
Elms
Peter Carclaro
Van
Ansaid
Warner
Elma
Central Criminal Court Proceedings and Bigamy Case
In the Central Criminal Court Mr Bodkin continues the application for Bodkin and the trial of John Bannister Faulkner and Benthem Fabian on charges of uttering forged railway warrants with intent to defraud. case stood over to next session. Joseph Mortimer, convicted on two indictments for bigamy, faces sentence as the Recorder warns him of aggravating factors and new evidence including a possible Ireland marriage. Miss Lovejoy case noted with reference to a surgeon’s letter detailing the victim’s suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monater
England
America
Atlantic
Hecordur
Frrat
Mra. Loyer
Waterernace
Westmington
William Manfield
Elizabeth Pullen
Sir G. Carroll
Maria Fountain
Lord Campbell
W. Niven
Parry
Joseph Ady
Pelham
Hornaby
Thames
Joseph
Ady
Moxway
Bodkin
John Bannister Faulkner
Benthem Fabian
Montisan
Joseph Mortimer
Hincusa
Thore
Ireland
Inverpool
Miss Lovejoy
Opera Ticket Scam Report In Strand Shop
Henry sues music seller Mr. Fentum for selling gallery tickets as pit tickets after paying 25 shillings for two, extra 2 shillings added, cab fetched tickets from the opera house, tickets found invalid at entry, shop staff cited as disrespectful. Witness Footnes admits sending a boy but notes late hour and limitations. Court proceedings record the dispute and redress attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow
Nemead Henry
Jardine
Fentum
Strand
Henry
Footnes
Hig Hoy
Haure
Prisoners Committed After Evidence On Insult Allegations
Four women were summoned to testify about an insult claim but stated they stood over 100 yards away from the water and were not involved. Mr. Clive pressed that Elma’s conduct was the worst, seeking 400 or mandatory imprisonment. Larner offered 200 or 21 days in custody. The prisoners were both committed.
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Hyman
Ibn Corts D’orsasi
Plymouth
London
Theas
Hix
Kemp
Theo
Robert Peel
Disraeli
Whitehall
Jane
Roseat Peex
Cook
Neal
Brytag
Goulburn
Chelmsford
Cooke
M. Lawrence
Holroyd
Goulburn Agid
Willian TV
Victoria
Torspay
Gaskint
Evane
Gaskill
Moorgate-street
City
Barry
Shipping Gazette
Journal of Commerce
Railway Courier
Dobie
Henry Collison
Morning Chronicle
Beard
The
Morning Herald
Robert Hilton M'Kenzie
Mr. Gaskill
Liverpool
M‘kenzie
Railway Express
Mr. James
Dr. M'Kenzie
Dr. M‘kenzie
Thorvert
Fane
Chapman
Leadenhal-street
Wandaworth
Leadenhall Street
Windmill-street
Oxenham's
Lexdenhall Street
Bia
Crofton
Owen
Loschellun
Oxenham
Clive Anid
Wan & Pretosica
Elma
M Mvolb
Larner
Horrible murder case against two Manchester boys
In Manchester a magistrates court investigated a brutal murder of 13 year old George Wray by James Seddon aged 17 and Joseph Dean aged 14. The boy disappeared Friday night after leaving with the suspects, whose coal yard near Tuer street and nearby stream Black Brook were key locations. Evidence included a wound to the forehead, possible strangulation marks, and stolen coins found in the coal yard. Both youths were committed for trial at the Liverpool Assizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mansfield
Alias Ruff
Joseph Carter
Samuel Eales
Cornelius Sullivan
A. J. Barnaby
Joseph Mortimer
F. Steinberger
Mary Lane
G. Jones
Alias Williams
Jean le Grand
Ellen Davis
Alias Parker
George Bonser
J. Morgan
H. Kantor
EB. Gregory
J- Williams
Craig
T. Smith
F. Stone
C. Gilea
W. Brown
C. Smith
W. Jones
H. Sale
Elizabeth Blackenbury
W. H. Norton
W. Knight, Alias Spicer
Edward Walter
Lavinia Baptiste
Paul Williams
WW. Hampton
J. Murrell
House of Correction
J. Roach
E. Beil Nurgeon
H. Reeves
R. Crawley
Sarah Seel
Catherine Burke
Eliza Stockwood
Elizabeth Sutton
Louisa Stevens
G. Pain
G. Allen
J. Lynn
H. Clark
W. Hunt
J. Heath
H. Brown
G. Spicer
S. Lakin
8. Brown
J. Wood
J. Ady
B. Sullivan
W. Sullivan
J. Workman
J. Lister
J. Langhorn
J. Fussell
KR. Jarvis
Lambeth
William Evans
Piqua
Lordship Lane
Dulwich
George Thomas Benwell
Elliott
Sammons
Elizabeth Theobald
Hooke
Gilea’s
Camberwell
Mr. Evans
Packer
Mr. Hooke
George Benwell
America
Evans
Sydenham Hill
Hannah Benwell
X2lao
Bishop
Stice
Inspector Campbell
Manchester
Horough Court
Tuer Street
Choriton-upen Medlock
Dean
Seach
James Hughes
Ostier
Golden Eagle
Pin Tuer-street
Black Brook
Taylor
Golland
Seddun
Vean
Frida
Mra. Bridge
Seddon
Matthewe
Jane Williams
Brock
Cozla
Dee
Liverpool
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Paris
Rouen
Orleans
LAW
Court OF Commmmmonn Pleas
Movsnax
Panhatt
Bluxt Axp
Justice Erle
Middierex
Serjeant
Chadwick Jones
Wordsworth
Humfrey
Willes
Southern, Eastern,and Northern Jamaica Railway
Plaintff
Joseph Aguilar
Orlando Aguilar
Campbell
Elmesley
Preston
Quin
Aguilar
Parratt
Cornfoot
Blunt
Cornfeot
Plaints
Cornfont
T Waa
Q.C
Torspav
Supertaxt
Degetarox
Woxtrer
Searep
Sitlings
Nisi Pring
Justice Eyle
Middlesex
Knowles
Serjeant Byles
Brown
Serjeant Dowling
Fitzherbert
Stephens
London and Exeter
Falmouth
Penzance
Times Nowspaper
Committee of Management
Thera Water
Court OF Exchequer
Wensrenar
Rabelle and Northern
Banterrah
Croydon
South Western
Manchester and
Pants Way
Midland
Bristol and
Birdwear
Amen Sas
Dandes & Arbroath
Dorham & Sunderland We
Dublin & Kingstown
Rogheds
Paisley, & Greano
Sancheatey, Bolton, & Bary
Alatar
Seer
Arbroath & Forfar
North Union
Hartlepool, Dock
Rai Rallis Coass
Newcastle
North Shields
Clerennwell
Bammeersmith
Woddertoon
W. Miles
Cross
R. Peel
Woodenspoon
Folly
Aucres
Woodenpoon
East Sorerset
Bristol Gazette
Herschel
Stephenson
James Wait
Macadam
Rolls
Lord Langdale
Lough
Navy
O. Anderson
Watson
Richard Birnie
Bow Street
Lordiuef Baron
Peter Laurie
J. Pirie Wes
C. C. Marshal
Nelson
Lady Hamilton
Countess of Blessington
Bernadatte
Sweden
Theodore
Corsica
King's Bench
Marshal Lefebre
Duke of
Dantzic
Snch
Tately
Hongerford Market
Coleridge
Dragnona
Charles Lamb
India House
Lord Clive
Winsor
Great
Pyramid
Egypt
M. Dupin
Naroukon
Ax Frampton
Central Criminal Court
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