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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 09, 1845

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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