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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 08, 1845

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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