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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 15, 1845

Page

4

Murder trial in Wiltshire case shocks courtroom

In Western Circuit Salisbury March 8 county sessions hear Sarah Willis accused of killing her newborn at Heanington in August. Evidence shows a hidden trunk and a ribbon suffocation claim. Jury finds concealment of birth, 18 months hard labor. Also Priscall Hinwood sentenced to seven years transportation for threats against Thomas Whiting. Other cases include Poaching conspiracy at Toft, arson attempts, and various thefts.

Salisbury Marcu Cuard Oy Juatha Coleridge Sarah Willis Heanington Willis Slade Coleridge Justice Erle Caews Cole- Tidge Warminster Union Ame Perish Theca Thomas Slate Whiting Cooper St. Peter's Wilts Justice Coleridge Cme Udge France George Goodfellow James Andrews John Weratt Alias Lovelese William Palmer Thomas Sanger James Read Viney George Scammell Henry Andrews Toffant Earl of Pembroke Merewether Hodges James Barrett Compton Chamberlain Pamekeeper Martin Tofant-wood Lord Pembroke Lambert Raymond Goodfellow James John Wyatt Sun Jary Christopher Nicholas Mark Compton Anos Susannah Watgon Saylor Maraton Potterne Thamas Dean Nicholas Deen Zoother Drsple Theo Midland Circuit Lincoln Mares Justice Maule Fallbeck Wm. Minnett

Roadside robbery and fatal gatekeeper assault in Wales

A noted series of late night robberies leads to a dramatic pursuit. A gamekeeper captures two suspects near Stoney, recovering spoiling plate items. One man is tried and found guilty of assault, with life imprisonment proposed after a violent confrontation with a constable.

Rape conviction and grand jury presentment at Old Bailey

At the Central Criminal Court William Camplin was found guilty of rape after subduing Jane Matthews with gin in Bermondsey. Baron Parke sentenced him to life transportation. Frano Casey was convicted of uttering a forged bill and sentenced to seven years. A grand jury at Old Bailey criticized police neglect around Spitalfields Bethnal Green and urged tracing stolen property to receivers.

Fripat Cuanck Baron Parke William Camplin Jane Matthews Bermondsey Payne Doane Ballantine Frano—Willam Casey Richard Paterson Regent Street Royal Artillery Woolwich London Sunday Times Grand Jury Old Bailey Spitalfields Bethnal-green James Graham

Prisoner trio convicted in North Iftesh burglary case

Greening's granddaughter Mayden and two others faced jury for breaking into John Greening’s Upper North Iftesh house on February 4 and stealing property. Mayden, Edwards, and Paula were found guilty. Mayden received three months hard labour, Edwards nine months, and Paula twelve months. The piece also covers a Woolwich assault case ending in a year’s imprisonment and other theft and embezzlement prosecutions with transportation sentences.

John Greening Paula Horry Edwards Robinson Mayden Greening Upper North Iftesh Lisson-grove Paulo Parklane North-atreet Patrick Smith Woolwich Susan Strong Alent Henry-street Royal Marines Francis Sheargold Taylor Wimpole-street Parry Henry Whisten Singieton Moxpay Coup Ranneri Commissioner Bullock J. Key Jonen West-square George Healey London Thomas Beale Go Roem Telnny Surrey Brixton Bullocky

Police Reports from the City and Clerkenwell Courts

A sprawling 19th century police roundup details multiple petty crimes and trials. Five women smashed windows at Mansion House to seek shelter from harsh weather, facing two months hard labor with alternating solitary periods. A drunken man, Richard Simmons, assaulted bystanders and stood charged. others include self harm attempt, legal society inquiries, attempted murder charges, theft from shops, and embezzlement cases. Also described are a cab driver charged with attempted murder, a salted beef theft, and a large burglary at Camberwell with embezzlement and forgery connected to the Montague affair. A medical student is jailed for stealing books from St George’s Hospital, University College, and others, with hard labor sentences.

Maxstox Vlayhouse Yard Inquier Dauskexxess Richard Simmons House of Correction St. Gilen Camberwell Dodd Montegue Humphries Campbell Holden Montague Theas Henry Middlesex Serjeant Adams Edward Smith John Vincent Thompson John Taylor Claude Scott St. George's Hospital Adolphus University College Payne Scotland London St. George's Adolphua St George's Hospital Westminster Bridewell

Explosion at Blackwall inquest resumes with witnesses

An adjourned inquest into the Blackwall boiler explosion resumes at Poplar Town Hall before Mr. Baker. Witnesses including John Cockayne and John Guiber Bernand describe the boiler, its safety valve, and improvised safeguards. Doctors assess the injuries and the five hospital patients are improving. the jury reconvenes next Monday.

Mesa Blackwall Baker Popiar Ballantine Samuda Carttar Ken Jonathan Smith Dreadnought Hospital James Pearce Lowe Witnese John Guiber Bernand Store-street Bromley Samuels Mr. Love John Fares Guildford-street Russell-square Edward Bell Fares Samude Lowa Baio London Hospital Wun Fegledewicke

Funeral of the Late Mr Banox Guaygr

The mortal remains of Mr Baron Gurney were moved from Lincoln's Inn Square for burial at St. Giles in the Fields burial ground. The funeral cortege included a four-horse hearse and five mourning coaches with relatives and friends, witnessed by a large crowd. Also, an inquest at the Blue Anchor on Mr. Harry Barrett, a fifty eight year old stock broker, concluded he died from apoplexy with evidence suggesting possible strangulation by bed clothing.

Banox Guaygr Baron Gurney Lincoln's-inn Square St. Giles’s-in-the- Fields Old Pancras Church Joseph Payne Blue Anchor Caleman-Street City Harry Barrett Thomas Day Edinburgh

Firework accident at Fenwick’s manufactory ends in death

A man injured in an explosion at Fenwick’s fireworks works in Regent Street Lambethwalk died in Guy’s Hospital after an inquest returned an accidental death verdict. The report also covers the Infant Orphan Asylum anniversary at London Tavern with speeches by Viscount Morpeth and a charity appeal to raise about £3,000 to support Wanstead buildings and future work. The gathering raised nearly £2,000 in subscriptions from notable figures including the Queen Dowager and Archibishop of Canterbury.

Acciwest Fenwick Maxvyactony Hook Regent Stever Lambethwalk Guy's Hospital Payne Captax Asylum Bose Wanstead Jhad Alderman Hunter Viscoun Morpeth Viscount Morpeth Wiscoust Morpeth Sheriffs Archbishop of Canterbury Buccleuch J. H. Pally Guinmess Earl of Haddington George HisuRs T. Phillips Guiness David Salomons

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