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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 11, 1843
Page
6
The verdict hinges on mental illness as defence in the M Naughten case. The defence argues delusion and impaired reason, detailing the prisoner’s Glasgow origins, family, persecution fears, and travels, with witnesses from medical and civic spheres outlining insanity and its impact on criminal responsibility.
In a London courtroom the prisoner was found not guilty by reason of insanity after medical testimony suggested delusions shielded him from responsibility. The solicitor general acknowledged justice while the jury, after reflection, acquitted the defendant and the judge indicated care would follow. The verdict was announced as the trial concluded around eight.
Paris papers report M. Guizot’s bold speech backing continued execution of search treaties amid cabinet tensions. Dufaure announces split from the government. Tocqueville comments, while Uruguay abolishes slavery by decree and assigns armed service to ex-slaves and colonists. A Dublin motion seeks repeal of the union. Other items note a Drury Lane fatal accident, urban mortality totals, a Manchester arsenic case, and customs fraud fallout.
The article recounts Punch editorials on London corporation reform and magistrates police court powers. It also covers a Caxton Type Foundry fire near Bishop's Court Old Bailey with partial stock loss, unclear origin, insured by Guardian, plus a Newport bailiff chased by seven armed men.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Hamilton’s Vital Pills and Paul’s American Balsam as cures for coughs chest illnesses and consumption. It lists multiple London vendors including Barclay and Sons Far Ringdon Street Johnston Cornhill Prout Strand Hannay Co Oxford Street and others offering single boxes prepaid mail options and family bottles with prices and delivery details.
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