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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 07, 1841
Page
6
The Oxford circuit lists 73 prisoners with cases including attempted murder, rape, horse stealing, and other felonies. Traitor Trafford Ensor trial covers seduction of a niece with pregnancy and a disputed marriage. evidence and cross examinations are described in detail.
In Arches Court on February 27, the Rowix Court Burper v SreaRe case saw Dr Addams clash with Dr Nicholl over language used during arguments. The judge condemned the term malignant as improper and adjourned proceedings until Tuesday morning, with witnesses examined and decision due next term.
In Louispuny on March 2 the Wilts county assizes opened with a heavy calendar of eighty six prisoners. James Taylor was tried for the murder of his wife Hannah Taylor at Tockenham by gunshot. Evidence showed marital strife after Hannah eloped with another man. The gun burst as Taylor loaded it while alone with his wife, leaving her wounded fatally. He confessed regretting the act and intended to kill himself. The jury found him guilty but recommended mercy. the judge refused mercy and sentenced him to death.
In 1840 the duties at Liverpool custom house amounted to 4 700 000 pounds. After London officers rigidly examined the accounts, the only error found was under twenty shillings. The rare precision reflects credit on the comptrolling department of the custom house.
In a Consistory Court hearing, Dr Addams cites adultery as the cause for Captain Heaviside to seek divorce from Mary Heaviside of St James's Clerkenwell. The Queen's advocate represents the wife. Judge Lushington notes the evidence suffices for a separation sentence. The court signs separation. Insolvent Debtors Court follows with theatre personnel. The Adelphi comedian seeks discharge on sureties. wares indicate another comedian, Mr Dale, faces similar bail. Assessments note theatre debts and discounts amid ongoing hearings. A solicitor with chancery work seeks bail, citing £16,000 owed to him versus £10,000 in debts, and gains court approval after discussion.
The Central Criminal Court began its fifth session under the current mayoralty with a crowded calendar including major cases. The recorder addressed the grand jury on the high seas offence involving casting away a vessel and its potential amendments to the law. He noted a notable decline in cut and wound offences and outlined the charging framework under late Georgian and Victorian statutes. The day included No case of broad interest and detailed prisoner totals for Newgate, with Tuesday set for Johann Burton's assault with intent to rob Amelia Broad amid testimony of a snowbound night encounter.
A lengthy Essex case described footmarks in snow at an iron gate and a scuffle near Mr Carr's cottage as witnesses linked a supposed assault on Amelia Broad to a suspect. Alibi witnesses placed the prisoner at the Duke of York in Hanwell between eight and ten pm. The jury found the prisoner Not Guilty after cross examinations and judge's warning about conduct in court.
The report covers two trials with juries and judges. Notable events include a jury acquitting a defendant in a bigamy case after questioning marriage proof and Captain Douglas facing a pistol duel charge with witnesses drawn or withdrawn. The Judge notes lack of evidence tying the alleged victim to the indictment and the Not Guilty verdict is entered. It also notes the calendar update showing 224 prisoners committed since the prior list.
Reports detail the Royal College of Physicians defending its limited London powers against misinterpretation, plus a dangerous elder ointment explosion at 6 London Road Southwark, a rat attack on a child in Lisson Grove, a Stockholm diplomatic incident, and a collision near the Tower involving the Princess Victoria and the Isabella Sarah with damaged wheat cargo.
In Guildhall a linen drapernamely Jesse Pim of Barbican faced charges of indecent assault on Ketura Roberts his servant. Roberts testified Pim after his wife’s death on January 9 grew bolder and kissed her in the parlour and rooms and on January 24 forced her to bed, muffled her cries, and attempted to suppress her resistance. Three shopmen were reportedly present in the house.
In a London magistrates court a master denies rape of a servant claiming she remained quiet after the alleged attack. The witness, a key part of the defense, described entering the bedroom for a lucifer box and a shopkeeper interaction. Bail set at £150 with two sureties as the case proceeds. Also noted: Clara Williams, attempted suicide by Waterloo Bridge, distressed over debts and dissolute life, with magistrate offering support and possible aid from the Strand union.
The City of London Loan Society at Farringdon Street summoned Mr Raper of Warwick Street Regent Street for 5 pounds 12 shillings owed by a borrower named Samson. The loan to the borrower was secured by the defendant who faced demand for payment after the borrower defaulted. The secretary defended pursuing the surety while Mr Long criticized the loan society's practice and suggested accepting eight shillings weekly. the case was heard under the old act with no expense allowance.
John Barry, a ship broker and agent for Spanish vessels, appeals to magistrate Mr Braderip over a Spaniard named Miguel Ponz held in custody for five days without formal charges. Thames police say the magistrates have no custody power over prisoners and that orders come from police commissioners. The man, linked to slave trade suppression, was aboard the Wolverine and then Governor Maclean, detained since. London officials await an admiralty order for release.
A short devotional verse titled Blessed Be God for Flowers notes gratitude inspired by the sight of a sleeping child and the wild grip on its head. The piece is attributed to Mes Charles Tinsley.
A compact survey of how sound travels in air water and various media. It notes speeds in air and water, distant hearing abilities in cold arctic air balloon elevations hearing under water, and how materials like wood and fabric conduct sound. It discusses echoes from ellipses and practical listening methods in mining medicine gambling and coin basing.
Fragmented verse from Fraser's Magazine opens with longing for England’s coast and memories of youth. It shifts to a satirical, heated scene where a medical student mocks Quakers, denying fevers and extolling doctors and old authorities, weaving poetry, travel nostalgia, and controversial humor into a chaotic literary-mixed page.
A reflective poem in which the speaker recalls lost friends and memories. The verses balance sorrow and tenderness as memories shift between gloom and luminous imagery, ending with hope and serenity as nature shines. The piece frames memory as a dim ark where shadows alternate with bright light.
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