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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 01, 1842

Page

4

Labouch tariff watch and a string of local notices

A miscellany page reports on tariff debate aims to reduce duty on foreign sugar to 30s per cwt and colonial sugar to 20s per cwt, plus obituaries, society notices, and local incidents. It notes deaths, a Perthshire earl’s will, Windsor Castle events, Bungaree the Australian pugilist, Westminster School anniversary, a murder-suicide trial, riot at Blackburn, and various public notices and letters to the editor.

E of Commons Earl OF Munston Earl Watt Yde Wyndham Cameron Munster Brighton Belgrave-street Windsor-castle Sar Skitun George IV Ats Dow Windsor Charles Wellesley Skilton Guts Samuel Ragg Prata Bungaree London Newith John Broome Westminster School Tse St. James's Street Alter James Bart George Lock Middlesex-street Somerstown Atbeon Antonio Gosimez Brewer Street Golden Square Blackburn Weekly Chronicle Park Hotel Fndows Lister Turner Wa. Fallows Liverpool Thos Sutton Jos H. White Rupert Jackson Broome Jem Burr Swift Spring Hannan Peter Crawley Ant Axton Art Union of London Drury Lane Macready Duke of Cambridge Fortune Alexander Cross Tabernacle Lord Prudhoe Christopher Hodgson Dean’s Yard William Wytherley Brooks Whitchurch Munper Southampton Thomas Maslin Frederick King Winchester Droxzr Allan M‘nas Allan M'Nab Canada Upper Canada Earl of Mountcashel A. M‘nab Ieekly Chronicle Corporation of London Robert Peel Ndt

Roehampton Murder Committal At Bow Street Court

At Bow Street a committal hearing for Richard Gamble and Mary Good charged as accessories after the fact to the murder of Jane Jones, alias Jane Good, drew a large crowd. Prosecution outlined links between Good and the prisoners, with witnesses detailing the flight, concealment, and disposal of property connected to the case.

Gamble Molly Good Richard Gamble Mary Good Jane Jones Alias Good Bow Street Court Bow-street Newgate Hall Daniel Good Jane Good Justice Blackstone Mr. Maule Anne George Good London Pelham Clapham Thomas Littleboy Paddington Street Charing-cross James Osborne Union Club Whitcombe-street Dorsetplace Spotted Dog Thomas Sayle Drurycourt Strand Bristol Whitechapel Church George Bland Charles-Street Drury-lane Aldgate Flower and Dean Street Spitalfields Wm. Pardoe Biddle Soames Brick Lane Flower and Dean-street Mr. Soames Scotland England Catharine Neale Green-bank Tooley-street Neale Guernsey Jersey John Good Deptford

Murder case in Deptford links Daniel Good to harboring suspects

Read through testimony shows Daniel Good visiting the female prisoner with garments and a man named Gamble, alleged to have sheltered him after a murder. Witnesses place Good at multiple residences, with clothes and goods found at Gamble’s lodgings. Magistrate commits Gamble and the female prisoner to Newgate as accessories, while Good faces trial for the Roehampton murder. police suspend several officers for alleged neglect.

Gamble Good Deptford John Good Orchardtow Daniel Good Newgate Holland Hannah Good Démier Good London John Neale Green-bank Tooley-street Flower and Dean-street Molly Good Mrs. Good Molly Stephen Thornton E Division Mary Ann Clarke Jane Jones Pearce Dan William Henry Spice Duke-street Grosvenor Square Solomon Perry South Street Mr. Perry Stephen Perdrien Edward Pritchard Essex-place Hoxton Georgg Guy Brick Lax Spitalfields Alice Saxton George and Guy Maine Pelham Kinsale Ireland Iall Mr. Maule Hall Mr. Hall Maule Roehampton Central Criminal Court M.gill Berry Butcher Greenwich the Times Metropolitan Police Brill Ruislip Uxbridge Eliza Davies Frederick Street Regent’s Park Richard Westwood Princes-street Leicester-square Eliza Grimwood Waterloo Road Bowstreet Gardiner, Houghton Speed Dagnall Wandaworth Hayter Putney Tighe Palmer Wandsworth Burn TaLz South-street Manchester-square Marylebone Whitcomb-street Shepherd’s Livery Stables Alderman Magney Rogers Carver Greenacre Pegsworth Courvoisier Blakesley Charles Phillips

Critique of Metropolitan Police as Detective Force in Good Case

The piece argues the metropolitan police are weak as detectives, citing the Daniel Good Roehampton case and prior murders. It contends slow, misdirected pursuit, poor information sharing, and suspicions against inspectors, calling for a dedicated detective force and accountability for divisions involved.

London hospital marks 102nd anniversary with new wards

The Tur Lonpox Hospital celebrated its 102nd anniversary with a banquet at the London tavern in Bishopsgate street. Duke of Cambridge unable to attend, sending a £20 draught, while four new wards for Jewish reception were named Goldsmid Rothschild and Hester Hannah wards, backed by Hebrew donors. Subscriptions exceeded £1,400.

Cotton Byng M.P Sheriff Rogers Duke of Cambridge Goldsmid Rothschild Hester Hannah Metropolitan Wood Paving Company Oxford-street General Steam-Coach Company Charles-street Portland-road Berners-street Wood Pavement Langham Church Albany Street Salisbury Southampton Munver Livearoor Preston-street Whitechapel Eliza May Preston Street William Smith Liverpool Mercury Railway Returns Railway Magazine Great Britain Birmingham and Derby Junction Gloucester Brandling Junction Chester and Birkenhead Dundee and Arbroath Edinburgh Glasgow Glasgow and Ayr Paisley Greenock Grand Chester Crewe Great North of England Great Western Cessuseteeres Hayle London and Blackwall Brighton Ditto Shoreham Croydon Greenwich South Weston Manchester, Bolton Bury Manchester and Birmingham Leeds Midland Counties Newcastle and Carlisle Newcastle North Shields Northern Eastern North Midland North Union Preston and Wyre Sheffield and Manchester Ulster Wees York and North Midland

Hamlet at Drury theatre earns enthusiastic reception

Friday night revival of Hamlet with Macready in the title role drew a strong crowd. Critics praise growth in the performance, especially the soliloquy on death and Ophelia's portrayal. Other theatres and pieces noted include Covent Garden and Olympic Theatre showings, with royal attendance and favorable notices of Miss Kemble and Madame Vestris.

Druvry-tane Theatre Shakspeare Antony Dane Laertes Ophelia Keeley Compton Elsinore Arras Garden Theatre Her Prince Albert Lord Byron Countess of Dalhousie Colonel Bouverie Capt. Hood Royal Box Miss A. Kemble Susannah Madame Vestris Duke of Leinster Jane Fitzgerald Duchess of Bedford Olympic Leman Rede Hackney Wyld Lorrington Joe Hatch Jack Quillett Fragile Betty Waterloo-bridge Hanover-Squake Rooms Charles Mangold Duchess of Kent Messrs. Blagrove Case Maciejowski Hausmann Sig. Cassolani C. Mangold Caradori Allan Allan Water Wright John Parry Benedict Drury Lane Blenheim Street Macbeth Bonn Notter Old Drury Macready Beverley London Professional Choral Society Hanover Square Rooms Haydn Miss Birch Loder J. Bennett Hornucastle Stretton Machin Coventt-Garden Theatrae Corps Dramatique Cara Sposa Farren Mrs. Nisbett Haymarket Miss Kemble Plymouth Corporation Kentucky Donnybrook Fair Donne Bassi Pope Mr. Lumley Milton Frezzolini Grisi Martini Persiani Mario Edgardo Madame Ronconi Caro Sposo Torquato Tasso Leonora Signor Poggi Little Man Guasco Poggi Violetta Lablache Ronconi Her Majesty’s Theatre Molle Pollione Stella John Bull Verbum

East India Company Dinner for New Madras and Bombay Governors

Directors of the East India Company hosted a dinner at the London tavern on Thursday for the Marquis of Tweeddale and Sir George Arthur in honor of their appointments to govern Madras and Bombay. Attendees included the Duke of Wellington, Sir R. Peel, Sir James Graham, Earl Lincoln, Earl Delaware, the attorney-general, the solicitor-general, Sir H. Hardinge, Sir J. Graham, and E. Gladstone. After loyal toasts, Tweeddale and Arthur spoke in reply, and festivities continued until near midnight.

East-India Company London Marquis of Tweeddale George Arthur Madras Bombay James Lushington Duke of Wellington R. Peel James Graham Earl Lincoln Earl Delaware H. Hardinge J. Graham E. Gladstone

Newmarket First Spring Meeting Opens In Fine Weather

Sporting intelligence from Newmarket reports a mild, pleasant first day with a large, aristocratic crowd and strong betting. Races included handicaps and plate events, with Hawk's-eye and The Ladye of Silverfield Well among early winners. Odds favored Meteor in the 2,000 Guineas buildup, while other outcomes hinted at Derby prospects.

Newmarket Monpar C. T.Y.C Col. Peel Hawk Hawk's-eye Menalippe Rover T.Y.C Mr. B. Greene Wiseacre Zany Rogers Lord Albemarle Robin Mr. Price Marshal Biron Lord Exeter Mr. Crockford Buzzard Emma Mr. Goodman Ishmael Capt. Colquitts Mr. Barnes Emilius Patchwork Ft. T.Y.C Duke of Bedford Oakley C. Edwards Mr. Byng Garry Owen H Ft. R.M Duke of Portland Dr. Syntax Ruth J. Day Lord Chesterfield Muley Moloch Carew Son Ruth D.M Duke of Rutland Robinson Ford Ballet Flambeau A.F Combe Rosalind Touchstone Rogers), Beat Mr. Biggs Eleus Ellis Albemarle Ralph G. Bentinck B.C Mr. Thornhill B. C Duke of Grafton Florence E. O Silverfield T.R.C Thornhill Chifney Windsor Belles Meteor Cambridge Bury Heath R. C Mr. Batson Barbara Sly Bellissima B.M H Ft. T.Y.C R.M Mr. Bowes Scott Mr. Wreford Taurus Colonel Peel Archy Exeter Lord Orford Jerry Mr. Ridsdale Lucullus Misdeal Mercer John O’gaunt Eringo Queen's Hundred Bath Jockey Club Uffington Bunbury Mellish Scotts Saros Jack Metropolitan Police Force London Westminster Herculaneum Johnny Broome Naso Mobiles Bungaree Botany Bay

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