Trial of James Quigley for murder at Caragh
Historic court session recounts the murder charge against James Quigley, the testimony of an approver Francis Reilly, and Quigley's plea and subsequent acquittal. The jury finds him not guilty of the murder. he remains under sentence for earlier transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kildare Assuzes
Muapes
Donnelly
James Quigley
Patrick Donnelly
Caragh
Francis Reilly
Mr. Gorman
Blanchardstown
Winding up of the Fort Marine Insurance Company case
In the Court of Bankruptcy on March 17 1846 Commissioner Fonblanque directs creditors assignees to petition the Master of the Rolls for orders aiding final winding up and fair distribution among members to cover costs. Lawrance seeks copies of a report, while costs are debated and an examination adjourned for ten days as accounts are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner Fonblanque
Forth Mariné Insurance Company
William Cook
Lewis Mackinnon
High Court of Chancery
Master of the Rolls
Joux S. M. Foxstasque
Gawrance
Board of Trade
Fonblanque
Lawrance
Fon Clanque
Lewrance
Jozs Ross
Gillett
Metroruxitan Police
Globe
Laxgs Taube
Wm. Carter
George
King Street
Dover Road
Benjamin
Charles Minors
Kent Street
James Allen
Rooney
Avalaria
Janes
Hutrt
Hutt
Tanac Daniel
Queentreet
Daniel
Minerva Hotel
Gardener
Victoria
Court of Chancery
Rats
POLICH REPORTS A YOUTH CHARGED WITH STOLE Notes
A young man named Joseph Myers, a general dealer from Spitalfields, was brought before the Mansion House for examination on possessing about £10 in old Warwick and Leamington Bank notes stolen in 1845. The bank issued new notes after the robbery and urged holders of old notes to present them for payment. The prisoner denied involvement and was remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jseph Myers
Spitalfields
Daniel Forrester
Warwick and Leamington
Mansion House
Mrullens
Bush and Mullens
Committee of
London
Prisoner Committed After Knife Threats At Hayes House
Mr Hayes testified the prisoner lurked about his horse and forced entry to his parlour. The prisoner rushed in with a clasp knife swearing murder and threw a razor at a constable. Mrs Hayes incited by threats declared she would act against her husband. The prisoner was committed in default of bail to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahe
Mia
Sarah Angeline Hewett
George's Yard
Martin
Mr. Greenwood
Elizabeth Tye
John Waldron
Golden-lane
George’s Yard
George's
Pitsanes
J. B. Mather
Mme
Wilful Warter
Atrempren Menorr
John Morgan Bohll
J. Hayes
Albion Place
Clerkenwell
John
Jane Moore
Bingham
Eliza Allen
Britannia
Hoxton
Ceats
Miss Allen
Lambeth
Barsen
Mondor
Heory
Joseph Albert Apps
Lion-street
New Kent-road
Go Apps
Apps
Henry
Mary Jones
Joseph Albert ‘Appa
Father Blathew
Albert Apps
Joseru Annet
Penny Barber
Trinity
Arsaration
Caarnock
Wetch
John Pelly
Stratford
Elizabeth Fry
Mr. Combe
Mr. Hayes
Germany
Regent's Park
Mrs. Hayes
Mr. Cambe
Mr. Mallett
Greenwich Extraordinary Case in Eltham Birth Conspiracy
In Greenwich a man stands charged as an accessory to concealing a birth in Eltham. Caroline Bailey, the mother, testified of illness and alleged assault by the accused, who denied the charges. Evidence showed suspected violence and pregnancy, with the case adjourned for medical examination and to determine if pregnancy ever existed. The prisoner was remanded on bail with sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Exmaonpryany Gase
W. H. Bungard
Palice
Jeremy
Caroline Bailey
Eltham
Mellalieu
Rebecca Evans
William Cars
Lee
Blackheath
Misa Bailey
Charge of Libel against the Editor of the Nonconformist
In a Dover road case, the editor of the Nonconformist faced libel claims by the vicar of Chatteris. The court heard allegations that the article attacked him as a twice convicted dissenter and accused him of treachery in obtaining his living. The jury awarded £200 in damages after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatteris
Fess
Cambridge
Preas
Southwark
William Mcleaworth
Gathercote
Theller
Gathercole
London
Basile
Gatherrolr
Cirateteris
Isle of Ely
Ely
Gouzam
Temple of Liberty
Serjeant
Byles
G. For
Parsons
L.S.E
Baron Parke
Telegraphs to link Liverpool and London by rail lines
A Liverpool and London railway scheme is proposed to allow rapid information transmission between London, Manchester, and Liverpool in three minutes or less. The report notes a later local find of a mutilated woman’s body in East Paul near Chivelstone, details a granddaughter of Philip Elliot, and mentions post mortem findings and a suspected parish relief denial, with an inquiry to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverroot
Anpd Lonpoy
Liverpool
Manchester
London
Preston Guardian
East Paul
Chivelstone
Philip Elliot
Chivelatone
Brixhar
Crimp
Boiler Explosion in Northgate Halifax Claims Two Lives
A boiler in Bethel Hanson’s foundry on Foundry Street Northgate Halifax exploded Wednesday around 5:30 pm. Hanson and his bookkeeper Don Taylor died after the blast, which wrecked neighboring houses and injured others, with a coroner’s jury ruling death from the storm boiler burst caused by lack of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bridge End
Cross Hills
Halifax
Bethel Hanson
Foundry Street
Northgate
Jub | Brooke
B. Hanson
N.E
Escr
Hanson
Mr. Hanson
Don Taylor
Grove Street
Pollard
George Street
John Hirt
Gome
Fay
Winding Road
Thompson
Teylor
Execution of a morpeth parricide at Morpeth jail
Ralph Joicey faced the extreme penalty for murdering his father at Morpeth gaol in front of thousands. He spoke a confession to the chaplain, recited details of buying poison and his concealment, and thanked officers and family as he prepared for eternity. Bread prices also fell across the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Joicey
Morpesh
T. Finch
Morpeth
Ralph Jukes
Ublic
Wm. Creighton
Portland Arms Inn
Tritlington
Walter Weallens
Ralph
America
Dickinson
John Wigham
Soren
Thomas Taylor
Orcey
Tre
Ingratitude For Blessings A Lent Poem
A column presents a Lent era poem titled Ingratitude. It laments unnoted blessings like food and sleep and freedom, urging gratitude while sickness or loss makes value clear. The speaker contrasts a bird in the tree unseen when present with its beauty noticed only as it flies away.
What is a Vagrant at Clonmel Assizes and a Robin at Darley Dale
During Clonmel assizes the grand jury debated whether three women labeled as vagrants fit the legal definition, referencing statutes and discussing the term vagrant. A Derbyshire home reports a domesticated robin in Darley Dale, living at a gentleman's house for years and interacting with the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clonmel
Ball
Foreman
Arthur Brooke
House of Commons
Sir Robert Peel
Darley Dale
Derby
Fables of a farmer and shifting political loyalties
A narrative poem portrays a British farmer who votes for every nominee to avoid offending neighbors. Amid rising Free Trade cries and Corn Law fears, he seeks advice from landlord Peel and the Duke, then realizes party lines shift with opinion. The tale warns that true consistency is rare in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Robert Peel
Lough
Graham
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John Travers
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C Division
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Bittern
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John Roberts
William Dennis
Alexander Kallender
Martin Smith
Mauritius
Smith
Newcastle
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Pelham
Foss
Roberts
Downs
Dennis
Shepherd
Michael A. Gathercole
J. Miali
Ltty
Ireland
Thy House of Commons
Antrim
Clara
Edenderry
Ballymouy
Hkelfuct
Philipstowne
Lisburn
Nisaller
Limerior
Cranm
Dungtee
Achbog
Glentree
Js Kells
Moville
Ji Navan
Rephoe
Mosgha
Nowy
Banorilge
Ballybay
Portaferry Ae O. Saintfield
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Skerries
Tallagh
Cowlany
Baskey
Kesh
Tieper
Maguires Bridge
Newton-butleray
Newport
Ahaserah
Thurles
Ballinasloe
Portumpa
Caledon
Galway
Clogher
Fintona W. Williamstown
Aerpard
Kerry
Ardinore
Dingle
Lisiade
Listowel
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Miltowne
Castlepollard
Kildare
Jkiibegan
Mullingar
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Ease Venpiscorthy
Robertstown
New Resser
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Bray
St Grnigue
Kilkenny
Wicklow
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