Trial of William Sheffield over arson at his farm
The 29 year old farmer William Sheffield faced a strange arraignment for setting fire to Greton barn and other farm buildings to defraud relatives. Evidence showed his drunken state and threats about the property, but the jury returned Not Guilty.
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Hertford
Mownay
Staarer Coane
Ixcarpranish
Baron Alderson
William Sheffield
Greton Barn
Noel Sheffield
Hawkins
Clerkeen
Enother
Clarkney
Clarkson
Chelmsford
Rhuanosox
Richardson
Brentwood
Oxford
Reading
K.P. Tyrehitt
H. S.selfe
Carrington
Cave
John Mace
Thanbtance
John Baker
Baker
Maria Carter
Jock
John Brace
Thrines
Arthur Lamb
Newbury
Jsnuars
Das
Thatcher Church
London
Guy's Hospital
Taylor
Tyrwhitt
Alfred Taylor
Eleazer
James
Eleazer Saat
Eleazer James
Marliceocugheax
Hs Cuunian Gamwes
Edward M'Grath
Athenium Club
Pall Mall
Jobn Weaver
M‘grath
Hardwick
Weaver
Maltby
M.grath
Athenium
William Watson
T.O. Goodchild
Hackney
Meade
Ackney
Sheriffa
Red Lion Square
Wilts
Berks
George Watts
Southampton
Brighton
Percy Hotel
Rathbone-place
Gracechurch Street
Winchester
Myts Sumuda’s
Sophia Street
East Tudta-road
Poplar
Lowe
Jnhone Dave
Samusla
Mr. Lowe
Mr. Samuda
Fairbsirns
Bourat F Fairbairn
Hyet
Frederick Braithwaite
New-road
Fitzroy-square
Fairbairn
Millwall
W. Fairhairn and Co
Trial details reveal poison plot and mercy recommendation
Mary Law observed a man in January claiming a girl caused a poisoning and threatened more harm. The Crown Court judge delivered a guilty verdict with mercy, while Jane Dickens was acquitted of murder but found guilty of concealment of birth and sentenced to eighteen months hard labor.
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Ells
Mary Law
Longbridge
Abe
Carrington
Baron Platt
Clerk of Assize
Midland
Northampton
Tonspay
Munapen
Crown Court
Tindal
Jane Dickens
Insolvent Debtor John Brockenshir in London Trial
The insolvent John Brockenshir faced creditors led by Mr. Nichols and Mr. Dowse. He described a life of shifting fortunes from the Brown Bear pub in Bloomsbury to Liverpool via New Orleans, amid delirium tremens and a controversial balance from the public-house sale. The hearing noted prior discharge for fraud and an adjournment after questioning.
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Broad-Street
Bloomsbury
Field
Messra. Vickers and Sons
London
Brixham
Devonshire
Bank of England
Britham
Weerton Super Mare
Weston
New Orleans
America
Mr. Cooke
Mr. Nichols
New York
England
Liverpool
Bane
Weston-super- Mare
Thoreday
Hugh Willams
Heir-at-Law Society
James Duke
Bridger
Williama
G. Ross
Afr. Ross
Havin
Queen's Prison
J. Duke
Watson
Williams
Gavin Wine
J. Oakenald
Boyle
The
Temple
Wil. Sisme
Ross
Brighton
Toole
Law Society
Chathaw-place
Blackfriars
Joseph Doughty
Sir J. Duke
Mr. Ross
Williame
Best
George Rosa
W. H. Watson
Central Criminal Court May Sessions Open With Burglary Trials
The Central Criminal Court began May sessions before the Lord Mayor and officials. The calendar lists 135 defendants, including cases of murder and attempting to drown with intent to murder. Jury expected to finish within the week. Burglaries: Howell, Smith, and Franklin charged with breaking and entering George Warriner’s dwelling and stealing rings. verdict found for burglary with intent to steal. Contumacious case: Scott and Chaff indicted for stealing ware. lengthy cross examinations referenced. sentencing deferred to Thursday.
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Central Criminal War
John Key
Hughes Hughes
Hooper
Grand Jury
Thomas Howell
Frederick Smith
Robert Franklin
George Warriner
St. Edmund the King and Martyr
London
Feliz Gatayes
Payne
St. Edmond the King
St Michael, Caralill
Tne
Nich
Howell
Smith
St. Michael, Cornhill
Edmund
William Scott
Sarah Chaff
John William Seare
Ballantine
Rsowers
London Road
Southwark
M Division
London‘ Street
Rstn
Mr. Ballantine
Harriet Wheeler
Chelmsford
Essex
Wheeler
Henory Grant
William Bridgewell
T. W. Buahby
Grant
Bridgewell
Wepyespar
Justice Patteson
Justice Williams
Richard Elliott
Thomas Cox
Richard Vincent
Allen
Elliott
Clarkson
Vincent
Southampton-Street
Strand
Patteson
Atrenrtixo
Sarah Bryden
Sliae
Asa Wilson
James Arthur Bryden
Kennedy
James Lambell
Zoological Gardens
Regent's Park
Albany Street
Barrow-Hill
Kitson
Cotton
Salisbury Street
Ann Wilson
New Couat
Charles
Fred
Ward
James Ward
K. Ward
Prisers
Mary Ann
Frederick
Humphers
Johnson
David Henry Danney
Mary Beckwith
Doane
James Tapping
Bethnal‘green
Epitros
Prizes and Plunder: London Court Sessions Hearings and Sentences
The court processed multiple cases from Tooley Street thefts to omnibus burglary. Defendants faced transport sentences from seven to fifteen years, including two youths for theft, and a woman charged in a drowning attempt. The calendar notes 168 prisoners committed so far this week.
Waterman steamer blamed as wherry sinks with seven aboard
Lord Mayor hears Swan stairs collision case as Swanpinca Werar captain is accused of endangering seven lives by colliding with a wherry on the Thames. Witnesses assert nonfreeman rowers rode the wherry, while defense argues improper wherry management. Case dismissed against the steamer. two rowers face penalties under the Watermen act.
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Swanpinca Werar
William King
Watermen
John White
Blackirara
Swan Stairs
W. Serle
Norcott
Witnees
Henry Daniell
Thomas Collins
Wherry
Witheas
Thomas Norcott
Steam Company
Morria Mathews
No. 3
Waterman
Guthrie
Embezzlement and violent assault cases reported in London courts
The report details Reuben Wright Davis an agent of the Liverpool Reform Association admitting embezzling £10 and planning self harm. It also covers William Dorgan charged with assaulting a labourer’s wife after a brutal beating and threats. bail was set for the upcoming sessions.
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Ronwearoy
Revoam Society
Reuben Wright Davis
Liverpool Reform Association
Queen Anne Street
York Buildings
Liverpool
Lye
Penton-place
Pentonville
Stevens
Reform Association
London
Combe
Thornhill
R. W. Davia
Margaret
Audh
Maroc Aon
George-vard
Whitechapel
Abop
Broughton
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Suffolk
Wontner
Weekly Chronicle
Bunbury
Francis
Absalop
Jennioge
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Wontoer
Hall
Therm
Jennings
Court of Exchequer
Serjeant Jones
Boox Srgarixe
John William Plaiter
Flather
Old-square
Lincoln's-inn
J. Parker
Queen's Counsel
Naw-square
Wintersgill
Rogers
Sugden
House of Commons
George Smith
James Scott Smith
Buck's Row
W. Clay
Og House
Carr
Excise
Messrs. Smith
Crown Commissionera
Messrs.Smith
Blackwall
Samuda
Earl
Orchard-street
East India Dicks
Medara
Fairburn
Medura
Samude
Walla
Sime
Rehuiler
Turner
Vais &E
Lambert's Fields
Messrs. Sammada
Minst
Gar
Semuca Immedi
London Hospital
Penerei
Cobereus 4
Ace
Devs ‘Ford
Ulder
William Neal
Charles Phillips
Dreadnought
Thomas Wright
Richard Grimes
James Chapaan
Jonathan Smith
James Harrison
Baddon
Thomas Whitecombe
Wiliam Togleduo
George Neal
Ales der Mahoney
Joseph Viovent
Caid
M’grath
Gostiersan
Woorship Street