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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 04, 1843

Page

5

Trial of Daniel M'Naughton in Central Criminal Court

The Central Criminal Court opened Friday for Daniel Pavaughton charged with the willful murder of Edward Drummond. The crowded court heard the indictment and seen the prisoner, a Glasgow turner, plead Not Guilty. Witnesses described the shooting on Drummond's Bank steps near Downing Street and the later appearance of the prisoner, who carried pistols, money, and a powder flask. The prosecution argued sanity versus insanity with precedents cited, while the defense prepared their case relying on possible delusion and persecution fears.

Central Criminal Court Tindal Atenge Wiliams Coleridge Daniel M‘nanten Drummond Word Court Charles Russell M.P Edward Ellice George Carroll James Duke Johnson James Wiliams Arthur Lennox Manly Daniel Pavaughton Turner Edward Dram Newgate Clark Dial William Rownedge William J. Harris Thomas Feng Thomas Gardner Thomas Innocent George Henry Aoar Richard Halton William Hay Robert Owat Gallowis Wiliam White Thomas Penrose Williams Waddington Edward Drummond R. Peel Grosvenor Street Lord Haddington Drummond’s Bank Messrs. Drummonds’ Bank Gardner’s Lane Robert Peel Hale Crown Lord Onslow Arnold Collinson Justice Long Hatfeld George the Third Lord Erskine Bellingham Justice Mansfold Lord Lyndhurst Offord Conington Payne Glasgow London Dalton Poplar Prieoner Spectator James Silver Charing Cross Whitehall Tee Bank of England Daniel M‘naughton Poplarrow Newington Aeie Peell Taente Colonel Drummond Miles Born Tiiamin Westen Russell Gurney M‘naughton Clarkson Richard Jackson Mr. Drummond Odode Tee Guthrie Senna Beoper John Matthew Tierney Gardner’s Lane Station House Liverpool Ellis Richardson Miller Fire King Edinburgh Greenock Paisley Earl of Perth Sir Robert Peel Cockburn France Edward How Er Amined Board of Trade Privy Council Office Privypardens Downing-street Gardner's Lane James Partridge Council-Office Council Eogke Lady Dover Reform Club Richard Jones 10Th Hussars Downing Street Her Majesty's Service William Bayle 2D Dragoon Station House Eliza Dutton Scotland Mr. Clarkson Staire Laxonston Moxpay Lancaster Castle Baron Rolfe Crown Court W. Garrett Larkhill Barkinson Collegiate Church of Manchester J. W. Patten John M‘kown O'Neil John Braithwaite William Morphet Hornby Lancaster O'Neil Special Commission Agai Feargus O'Connor J. Scholefield Northern Star Western Circuit Sergeant Atcherley Sewell Missing 6Th Regiment of Foot Ig Regiment Portsmouth Haalar Bos’pital Clasby Tverspay Lapx Liste William Barnes Elizabeth Pollard Sarah Dysart Doweger Baroness Liste

Trial testimony on M'Naughton and Peel connections

Witnesses describe a portmanteau kept in a bedroom, routine habits, and private dealings with Sir Robert Peel and Edward Drummond. Robert Gordon recounts meeting M'Naughton in London, their journey past Peel's house and the Treasury, and a discussion of employment and Glasgow business. He notes M'Naughton as hardworking and mild despite recent court appearances.

Henry Stevenson Robert Peel Edward Drummond Drummond Downing Street Sir Robert Peel Mr. Drummond Downing-street Council Office Treasury Robert Gordon Glasgow M'Naughton Messrs Lung St. Martin’s Lane Weatminster-hall Westminster Hall British Museum Galery Great Peter-street London M‘naughten Stamford Street Bodkin M‘naughton St. Martin's Lane

Queen of the Thames operetta charms at Drury Lane

A vivid review chronicles Macready and Misa Faucit in a lively Drury Lane program. The one act operetta Queen of the Thames blends clever dialogue with music, centring on angler Michael Brayling and his ward Elizabeth, amid misdelivered letters and comic plots. Keeley supplies broad comic and a bread and bacon gag, while Phillips and Romer captivate with songs. the overall piece earns hearty audience cheers.

Macready Misa Mrs. Beverly Michael Brayling Mr. Phillips Elizabeth Miss Romer Mr. Allen Sparz Swain Bobby Keeley David Phillips Wiss Romer Benedick Claudio Beatrice Mrs. Nisbett Phelps Leonato Antonio W. Bennett Anderson Miss Fortescue Hero Anow Oaka Phillips Lauri Titian Misa Faucit Milton Drary-lane Arne Damon Miss Horton Misa Romer Aung

Liverpool Great National Steeple Chase Recap

The fifth anniversary meeting drew a large crowd as Peter Simple led early but Nimrod won by a few lengths after the final hurdle. Lottery and The Returned trailed. The five mile course clocked a little over eleven minutes with several notable incidents including Victoria’s mishap. University Boat race set for June on the Thames with Oxford and Cambridge optimistic.

Covent Her Royal Prince Albert Duchess of Norfolk Earl of Warwick Arbuthnot Wylde Shaw Malcolm the Miller Grindoff Walter Lacy Claudine Diddear Adelphi Takatae Giacomo Mr. Sanders Giovinetta Ee Bullen Lorenzo Mr. Frampton Punchinello Mr. Wieland St. James's Her Majesty Prince Miadame Alberts Duchess of Kent Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Augusta Duchess of Gloucester Saphe Changeling Leman Rede C. J. Smith Drury Lane Freeman Greenwood Fenton Signor Helvio Nano Adelphi Theatre Cuaza Noverto Genoa Tam J. Alfred Novetro Dean-street Soho-square Tattersall Moxpay Cuxster Napier Cataract Newcourt St. Valentine Trueboy Meria F. Clarke Plummer Alice Hawthorn Lord Chesterfield Marshal Soult Isaac Day Marius Wormald Millepede Lovesey the Corsair G. Monck Galanthus Osbaldeston Alexandrina Densy G. Heathcote Lot Blakelock Col. Peel Murat Goodman Bell Anson Duke of Grafton Peel Griffith Westminster Cook G. Heathcotes Amorino Albemarle Sainsbury Chaternan St Valentine Liverpool Lucan Aintrer Peter Simple Lottery Oliver Mare Vanguard Nod

Barbarous Treatment of a Collier Boy near Elland

A Halifax Guardian report details the seven year abuse of James Whiteley, a boy apprenticed to collier Joseph Whiteley near Elland. He endured daily drudgery, severe flogging, confinement in a cellar, and starvation. The magistrates ordered a summons for ill treatment and the boy was placed in a workhouse for medical care and protection.

James Whiteley Joseph Witeley Blackley Elland Harrier Aislike Poe Whiteley Halifax Uying Grimscar-wood Copperas Works Joshua Dodgson The Guardian Haelifaz

Rats From Manila Plague Quay in Journal du Commerce

The English ship Orissa brought rats from Manila to the quay, cats sized pests devouring clothing if left in corners. A separate inquest in Droitwich found Sarah Segrave, about 60, drowned in the canal after an evening with Maxwell. verdict found drowned, with key in her hand.

Journal du Commerce Orissa Manilla Daowninc Sarah Segrave Droitwich Maxwell Golden Cross Harrison

The Wesleyan Centenary Fund gifts to Bible Society deeds

A long correspondence between Wesleyan Centenary Fund representatives and the Bible Society unfolds their pledge of £1,000 to aid missionary work. Lord Bexley thanks the move while stressing unity in Protestant aims and praise for Bible Society’s distribution of scripture, to be used across foreign stations. The note also reflects gratitude for prior aid and explains the modest size of the contribution given other claims. The letters close with renewed goodwill and faith in ongoing cooperation.

Fuxp Axp Fongrox Bratz Society Bible Society Dr. Bunting Thomas Farmer J. S. [Sion London Wesleyan Methodists Hannah Wesleyan Methodist Conference Wesleyan British and Foreign Bible Society Wesleyan Missionary Society New Zealand Church of Christ Lord Bexley Wesleyan Centenary Fund Carter Holland Street Blackfriars Mary Norris Windus Bishopsgate-street Thomas Harrington Wyatt Waterloof Blackfriars-bridge

Court of Review Whittlesey Case on Horse Dealer Heir

Two petitions to annul the fiat against Lord Huntingtower, eldest son of an earl, alleging he traded as a horse dealer, were adjourned for eight days to file affidavits and set hearings. Lawyers for Canty Ford and assignees argued for postponement, while the chief judge urged a full, timely examination and rescheduling within twenty days.

Court OF Review Wepvzsnar Torrgmache J.L. Knight Bruce Lord Hontingtower J. Russell Canty Bacon Ford Anderdon Sssignees Swanston Lord Huntingtower Nias Anderson

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