Spring Assizes Home Circuit Hertford March Szpuchon Damages 30
At Hertford Assizes a civil action by a St Albans area father against a gamekeeper for seduction leading to a child was decided in favor of the plaintiff with damages of 30 pounds. Other civil and criminal cases included fire arson trials with Not Guilty verdicts and intense testimony on arson and arsenic poisoning cases in Reading and Thatcham.
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Hertford
Marcz J. Szpuchon
C. Fauxkiin
Denman
Peran
Crown Court
Baron Aldernon
Thomas Wade
Abel Smith
Herts
William Kempton
Bodkin
Ballantine
Messrs
Charnock
Hawkine
Walton
Tims
Bardolph’s
Baron Alderson
William Sheffield
Jane Sheffield
Hawkins
Clarkson
Bre
Waich
Priser
Baron Alerson
Bazin Alderson
Poison evidence in a child death case at Thatcham church
Details from a trial describe arsenic found in a child's stomach and the defendant’s statements about poison used to kill Eleazer James. Eyewitness testimony from Maria Carter and Mary Law outlines a Christmas death and the salt cellar incident. The jury found the prisoner guilty with mercy recommended. later sentences referenced.
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Thatcham
London
Guy's Hospital
Taylor
Tyrwhitt
Alfred Taylor
Maria Carter
Eleazer
James
Aet
Eleazer James
Posson
Mary Law
Longbridge
Carrington
Baron Platt
Clurk of
Assize
Jolge
Bis
Law. Sheriff’s Court At Guildhall Case of Fraudulent Claim
Court hears a £14 claim against the executors of William Chantry for meat supplied to Charlotte Browne on Chantry’s credit. Browne testifies to living with Chantry since 1840 and Chantry dining at her home. Defendants’ counsel argues the claim is baseless. jury returns a verdict for the defendants. Insolvent debtor Brockenshir examined after fraud conviction, recounting time at the Brown Bear and travels, including mislaid funds and a long delirium episode ending with travel abroad. case adjourned.
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Commissioner Bullock
Ryland
George Gudden
Newgate Market
F. W. Lee
William Chantry
Browne
Chantry
Mr. Lee
TreEsway
John Brockessma
John Brockenshir
Broad-Street
Bloomsbury
Field
Mesers, Vickers and Sons
London
Brixham
Devonshire
Bank of England
Weston Super Mare
Weston
New Orleans
America
Cooke
Mr. Nichols
New York
England
Liverpool
Jone
Weston-super- Mare
Central Criminal Court opens with murder and burglary cases
The March sessions of the Central Criminal Court convened before the usual officials. The calendar lists 135 defendants, most charged with ordinary offences. Notable cases include murder and attempting to drown with intent to murder, with juries told to expect a busy week. multiple burglaries, thefts, attempted drownings, and a transport sentence for persistent offenders.
Waterman steamer endangers wherry in Lord Mayor action
A London River case details Captain Guthrie of a No. 3 Waterman steam vessel facing a Lord Mayor over a Swan stairs collision that sank a wherry with seven aboard. Witnesses included non watermen rowers, a ferrying captain, and several passengers. The court dismissed against the steamer while accusing the two rowers of endangering lives and planning penalties.
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Hovass D. Swauersa
William King
Watermen
John White
Blackfriars
W. Serle
Sola
Norcott
Henry Daniell
Thomas Collins
Thomas Norentz
Jast
Steam Company
Morris Mathews
No. 3
Waterman
Guthrie
Alvamer
Resignation of Westminster Deputy Coroner Amid Health Claims
In a Saturday inquiry of no public importance Mr. Higgs described his health forcing resignation after twenty eight years as Deputy Coroner for the City and liberty of Westminster. He will retain the Crown Coronership for the Duchy of Lancaster while Westminster inquiries pass to Mr. Bedford of Vincent and Badford, chosen by Mr. Gell lad. His urbane conduct is noted as a reason for the regret at his departure.
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Hicos
Higgs
City and Liberty of
Westminster
Duchy of Lancaster
Bedford
Vincent and Badford
Gell Lad
Hinne
Boy thieves face seven years’ transportation in court
The Common Serjeant and Aldermen Humphery and Johnson agree on punishment for the young thieves, sentenced to seven years transportation with possible penitentiary training. Other cases include David Heagness Donney, indicted for stealing female apparel and deception, and a nineteen year old girl assaulted after meeting the prisoner at a public house. The judge ordered expenses and support for the injured party. A list shows 168 prisoners committed for trial that week across Middlesex London Surrey and other counties, with varied charges from burglary to embezzlement and theft.
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Central Criminal Court
John Key
Bart
Hughes Hughes
Hooper
Busatany
Thomas Howell
Frederick Smith
Robert Franklin
George Warriner
St. Edmund the King and Martyr
London
Felix Gatayes
Payne
St. Edmond the King and Martyr
St Michael, Cornhill
Howell
Smith
St. Michael, Cornhill
William Scott
Sarah Chaff
John William Seare
Ballamine
London Road
Southwark
M Division
London Street
Mr. Ballantine
Wray
Mr. Bellantine
Wheeler
Harriet Wheeler
Commot Serjeant
Lamariot
Ballantine
Snap Konsery
Henry Grant
William Bridgewell
T. W. Bushby
Tooley
Clapham
Grant
Bridgewell
Weprespar
Justice Patteson
Justice Williams
Richard Elliott
Thomas Cox
Richard Vincent
Allen
Elliott
Clarkson
Vincent
Sarah Bryden
Ann Wilson
James Arthur Bryden
Kennedy
James Lambell
Zoological Gardens
Regent’s Park
Albany Street
Barrow-hill
Kitson
Colton
Salisbury Street
Williama
Charles
Fred
Ward
James Ward
K. Ward
Mary Ann
Frederick
Phat Frederick
Humphery
Johnson
David Heory Donney
Mary Beckwith
Doane
James Tapping
Bethnel
Middlesex
Surrey
Kent
Essex
Devastating Fire in Peterborough Destroys Candle House
A Monday blaze in Peterborough caused £2000 in losses, starting in Mr Virgette's candle house. The extensive premises stored about 2000 lb of mould candles and many dip lights. Fire spread to neighboring homes, suffering severe damage from flames water and salvage efforts.
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Peterborough
Virgette
Hampstead Murder Inquest Adjourned Over Prisoner Absence
At Hampstead the adjourned inquest into a murder was postponed as prisoner Thomas Hocker was not produced. Inspector Gray and legal officials clashed over custody and timing, with Mr Wakley urging adjournment until Monday while warning on public safety and judicial power. He cited Home Office letters and a 1842 visiting justices order, stressing the coroner’s duty to have the accused before the jury. The room filled early and police lined the route to Hampstead to guard against disruption.
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Oxford
Reading
Baron Platt
Thomas Jennings
Eleazar Jennings
Thatcham
BR. P. Tyrwhitt
H. S. Selfe
Carrington
Francie Harris
Ceve
Sexton
Mr. Clementy
Clementy
John Baker
John Mace
Mr. Cave
Watch
John Macehe
Baker
Maria Carter
Marix Carter
Abe
Arsenis
Arthur Laub
Newbury
Henry George Jennings
Marlborough Stzert
Mupper
Ronsgar
John Stack
Hardwick
Crown Street
St. Giles's
George Yard
Green
Vine Street
Piccadilly
Thomas Wells
Petty's Court
Tottenham Court Road
Blue-posts
Tottenham Court-road
Wells
Athenias Gawes
Edward M'Grath
Atherwium Club
Pall-mall
Jobo Weaver
M‘grah
William Watson
M‘girath
Mr. M'Grath
Umpstead
Heath-street
Yorkshire Grey
Thomas Henry Hocker
James
Albany-atreet
Somerstown
Biles
Davies
Heath-atreet
Hampstead
Chalk Farm Lane
Mr. Wakley
Mr. Milla
Inspector Grey
Clerkenwell Prison
Kilsby
Inspector Gray
Rawlinson
Marylebone Polo Court
J. Wakler
Inspector Haynes
Scdlney
Marylebone
Inspector Partridge
Tnspector Gray
Wakley
Marchant
Cadogan Square
Court of Justice
Crouch
Mr. Wakles
Home Secretary
Lim
Whitehall
Sir James Graham
James Delarue
Thomas Hocker
Cust
James Graham
Neo Priso
Puitttys
T. Wakley
Jetter
Gray
Mr. Wakle
House of Commons
Kinsby
Clerkenwell
Thomas Bearr Hecker
Committing Magistra
Ailsby
Sharetfie
Percess
A.B
Ireland
England
Atr
Delarue
Magistrak
Carear i
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