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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 01, 1842
Page
5
Reports describe a bustling Newmarket gathering as crowds poured in for a notable boxing match between Johnny Broome and Bungaree, with lodging chaos and lively betting among locals. Details cover racing results, bets, and forthcoming matches amid a busy week of events.
The Newmarket Stakes for three year olds featured Canadian, led by Jerry, beating Jeremy Diddler and Peloponessus as Saros chased to the line. Betting favored Canada at 7 to 4 with Jeremy Diddler at 5 to 2, while Peloponessus led early before the turn. Other matches included Devil among the Tailors defeating King of the Peak by a head, and John Ogaunt claiming easy victory for Muley Moloch. Post-race betting shifted with Attila, Frederica colt, Chatham, and The Lord of Holderness all listed with odds amid wagers and match bets. Rory O’Mere’s arrival noted alongside Lord G Bentinck’s trio en route.
In the Chelmsford steeplechase meeting, a sweepstakes of 10 guineas with 100 added was won by Mr. Elmore's Gaylad, ridden by Mason, over Mr. Tilbury's Merchant. A 3 sow sweepstakes with a purse added had five subscribers, won by Mr. Walton's Rosebud, ridden by Scott, over Mr. G Simson's Anti-Tariff.
An appeal over a rating for Miss Angela Burdett Coutts's box at Drury Lane theatre. The court debated whether exclusive occupation of the box constitutes occupier status for rate purposes under the 10 Geo I act, with judgment postponed to clarify if the box was included in the theatre's £1800 rating.
The jury found for the Tablet proprietors after a dispute over removing books and papers from the Tablet office. The plaintiff claimed damages for detention hindering private business. The defense argued joint proprietors had right to access and remove property. a list of taken items was left. The judge summed up the evidence before a verdict.
In court Commissioner Bowen discharged Mrs. Glover, noting 16 dependents and debts of £677 8s 4d against assets of £32. Insolvency attributed to heavy family expenses, with 16 mouths to feed. She surrendered, faced opposition from a creditor, and was released after admitting no prior engagement records and confirming salaries.
A 17 year old girl named Maria Elizabeth Thomas is charged with attempting suicide by drowning in a park pond on Sunday. Witness Joe Armold, a Piccadilly waterman, describes pulling her from the water after she leapt from the railing. she was taken to St George's workhouse after recovery. The court notes her destitution, lack of family support, and recent emigration to service work, with a past admission of seduction at fourteen by a military officer. Inspector Beresford warns she may attempt again if released.
Mr Maltby addressed the girl’s misfortune, then told the waterman his behavior was fitting for a man of standing. As time had been lost, he ordered half a crown to be given from the poor box. The head waterman bowed and departed the court.
John Broughton Robert Bird Joseph Linscott and Thomas Trotman of H division faced examination on charges of stealing wine and brandy from the London docks while on duty. Evidence showed bottles found at Broughton’s home and more discovered by Inspector Pierse and Thames police. magistrate Henry sentenced each to two months hard labor at the House of Correction. a fifth man fled with remaining brandy.
Catherine Donovan, an Irishwoman, charged with assaulting Mary Mahoney and her daughter with intent to murder. Both women badly wounded. mother defended daughter from a chopper blow to the forehead. Witnesses describe threats and a murderous rush. Donovan remains committed.
A Wednesday advertisement for a public meeting at Burke's rooms in Cornhill aimed to urge Lord John Russell to resign over opposition to Sir Robert Peel's measures. A Tory chair failed to gain support, Liberal Mr. Chilcott won, and a motion praising Russell passed despite ministerial amendment opposition, ending in confusion.
A detailed inquest reveals Richard Edwards alias Tamar Dick murdered his mother Tamar Edwards, aged over 70, at their Plymouth street home near the tramroad. Neighbors noted inquiries by police and family tension. the son fled, later captured near Merthyr after a dramatic pursuit, with 3000 to 4000 onlookers. The coroner and jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against him.
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