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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 01, 1847

Page

6

Unrest in a London Gaol and Enchantress Master in Court

Reports recount a series of magistrate hearings with claims of a prisoner being kept in custody after a failed attempt to flee a county gaol. Details cover a cashiered exchange over a cheque, a separate inquiry into the Enchantress master accused of assaulting and causing death to Henry Haneford, and a subsequent remand to secure sureties. Additional items describe forged candle orders and an illicit distillery seizure, plus a daring robbery attempt on a city bar and a notable country house fire at Bridge.

Excise Office Cottingham Barry Coaner Maxstateurea Parmrd Einsford Heckney Road Yardley Enchantreas Henry Haneford Evans Thames Police Richard Essenhigh Henry Hensford Ilsie Beter Doarber Majesis Era Bay Java Yardiey Rifle Brigade Joseph Edward Holdsworth Crown Row Mile End Road Alfred Mycre New Kent Road Alfred Myere Robert Dawson Holdsworth Alfred Alvern Myers Alfred Myers James Myers Charles Clark Edengrove Holloway Excise Broad Street Istroy Wiest Dauino Exolaxp D Or Marylebone Metropolitan Portman Square Eaton Squate Pimlico Woop- Bridge Austin Q.C Cretingham Frawlingham 3 Boy Amoke Sying Cst Tillet M Toment Ipswich Brandestom Hervio Nano Carter Hervio Literary Gazette Spence Swansea Australia England Goodhurst Kent George Kings[mers George Kingsmere Kingsmere Plamers Poe Barnet Siartland Goudhurst Gore Hawkhurst Button Kingamere and Woollett J. Lambert Alaidstone |Journal Zoological Society London Zoological Society Windsor Home Park Maynard Zoological Gardens Regent's Park Appoxautica Pisa Orlandi Marquis of Westmeath House of Lords Punch Higham Clari Jan Mwatic Bury Post John Jarmy Wangford Union House Shipmeadow Rand Union Ipawich Express Nasnow Becarze Oy van Amuonod van Amburgh Liverpool Dundrum Bay Messrs. Winstanley and Son Tre Bianor Sodor and Man W. A. Shirley Bampton Oxford Tus New House of Loans Palace of Westminser Lord Great Chamberlain Palace of Westminster Ucketa Porsons Wittenauar de Exiszy.g.c

A Wife and Fortune Put Up to Auction

A Dublin Herald report recalls a Tuesday quay scene where a country girl with £200 sought marriage in America aboard an emigrant ship. Her fiancé deserts her, she rallies a crowd, and a handsome mason volunteers as the stand‑in groom to sail for America on the spot.

Custom House America Srith Dublin Herald

Drama at the Stage Ends with Butler and Star Pow ers

The return of Aire. Buuler in Sheridan Knowles drama the Hunchback drew strong applause as Mrs. Buller impressed with refined bearing and intense feeling. Miss Stirling as Helen and Compton as Cousin Medusa. Creswick and James Vining also featured in supporting roles. A nautical piece The Anchor of Hope impressed crowds, while Mendelssohn’s Elijah at Exeter Hall drew royal attendance and praise for improved performance. Drury Lane marked its thirtieth anniversary fundraiser with top nobility and a total of 672 103 pounds in subscriptions.

Painessi Burura Aire Buuler Misa Fanny Kemble Sheridan Knowles Julia Mrs. Buller Inder Kembles Thomas Clifford Sir Thomas Clifford Flolen Helen Walter Butler Mrs. Stirling Compton War Medus Creswick Master Walter James Viging Jed Tinsel Scarey Taratine E. Stirling Saened Harnoxie Society Mendelasohn Elijah Exeter Hall Exeter Hall, For the Second Time, With Increased Effect, Her Majesty Prince Albert Harrison Mendelssohn Baal Miss Dolby Cus Benedict Schulz Piaci Joachim Ella Amogteura Drury Lane Freemagon's Tavern Duke of Cambridge Conde de Montemolin Duke of Beaufort Marquis Downshire Earl of Charleville Earl of Munster Combermere Royal Conde dv Nontemolin Drury Lane Theatrical Fund Hartey

Fripar Handicap Sweeps at Newmarket and Chester Races

Sporting Intelligence reports Newmarket Spring Meeting results with Vert Vert winning the D.M. handicap sweepstake over Don Cesar, Present, and Mouseling in a tight finish. Other races include Bridle and War Eagle triumphs, and the Chester Grosvenor Stakes won by Pantasa. Weather improves. crowd size down from prior years.

Newmarket Fripar D.M Colonel Peel Colonel Anson Don Cesar Mr. Batson Mr. Merton Mouseling Don Ceasar Duke of Bedford F. Butler Lord Exeter War Eagle Cossack Ab. M T.Y.C Lord E. Russell

Investment of Vera Cruz and Buena Vista Battles

Reports from Vera Cruz through March describe the sea and land investment by American forces, 12,000 troops landing, and progress toward assault on the city. Detail recounts landing operations at the castle, intrenchments, and heavy fighting, with notable casualties including Captain Alburtis and Lt Col Dickson, plus Santa Anna’s siege communications and Santa Anna’s parley offer.

Rainbow New York Vera Cruz Taylor Agua Nueva Esy Permens Venus Cruz Courier Aquiver Portia New Orleans Scott Petrita Scott Patterson Worth Pillow Quitman Twiggs Castle Bune Clamar Iatterson 25 Aegt Ibe 3d Twizge United States Piceyune Alburtis 2Nd C Ofaotry Pennsylvania Virginia Fredericksburg Dickson Palmetto S.C Patterson Point de Hornos Potot de la Catita Vinton Duncan Herney Albany Rodgers Perote Bugra Vista Army of Occupation Buena Vista Mexico Encarnacion Saltillo Agua Nueve Santa Anpna Simmons Agua Nuova Santa Anna Oddais Wool Z. Tarzos U.S.A Washington, D.C Encantada Santa Axxa Z. Taylor

Erin go Bragh and the Corinthian Stakes summary

Races and betting detailed for a meeting with the Corinthian Stakes of 10 shillings each and 20 added, won by Newcourt by a neck ahead of Farthing Candle and Tom Tough. Notable entries include Minger Tong Gene, Rowland, Mendicant, Newcourt, Arthur, and Emigrant with varied odds noted. Also covers Her Majesty's Plate, City Members' Plate, and a yacht race event with prizes and course from Erith to Chapmanhead.

Chester Touranpay Grosvenor Grosvenor Course Sir J. Gerard E. Edwards Mr. Meiklam A. W. Hill Mr. Mostyn Sagacity Marlow Mr. T. Dawson St Leon Lord Chesterfield Lady Lurewell Aliwal Cheapside Diphthong Abdiel Moonligh Mr. B. Green Beverlac Colonel Anson Osbaldestons Buckstone Lord Eglinton Glen Saddel Rome Woo Mr. Scholefield H. Murland Lord George W. Jones Crookford Erin-go-Bragh W. Scott Newmarket Crockford Goodwood Erin John Gerard Pantusa Yrs Tos F. Nicoll Rowland Drinkard St. Lawrence Ford Flahowlagh Cherry Emigrant Farthing Candle Camera Obscura Eringo Brazh Mermaid the Lamb Weadsman Clermont Ratcliff Lord Saltoan Regalia Chatterbox Aget Erin Go Bragh Apat Mendicant Agat Dalcet Mickey Frye Acnandale Newcourt Agat Arthur Headsmano Belf Tom Tough Her Majesty's Plate Mr. A. Johnstone Annandale J. Murson Sir C. Cockerell Congress City Houta Mr. O'Brive Emerald Isle Zio Border Mr. Worley Headsman Mr. Heap Brown Foy Mr. Mciklain Susannah Brugh

Aromatic Hair Regenerator Offered by London Inventor

A long advertisement touts an Aromatic Regenerator claimed to restore hair, prevent greying, and cure scalp pains. It references testimonials from nobility, a pamphlet titled Three Minutes' Advice, and sales through Herbary Highgate and numerous London chemists and druggists.

Porrigo de Calvans Highgate London

The Secret Companion in Physiological Marriage

An eighteenth century medical advertisement for The Secret Companion a medical work on generative disease and marriage with claims of remedies for sexual and bodily defects. It lists Brodie and Co as authors and providers, detailing cures and consultations at multiple London addresses.

K. J Brodie Consiinns Montagne Streat Russell Square Ussas Brodie Ichhatone Cornhill Rougera Logdon Tito Mears, Brodie and Co

Secret Infirmities and Restoration in Manhood

An 19th century medical advertisement detailing a multi-part work on generative disorders, solitary habits, and restoration methods. It lists titles, engravings, and cures for impotence, venereal disease, and nervous debility, with prices, publication details, and multiple London and provincial agents.

Samuel La’mert Sungeon University of Edinburgh London Hospital Medical Society Apothecaries Hall London Alagnet S. Gilbert Paternoster-row Hanray and Co Oxford-street Starie Tichborne-street Stuadrant Gordon Leadenhall-street Newton Church Street Liverpool Advice &c Bedford Street Bedford Square J. L. Curtis and Co Frith Street Soho Square Conris Mannoon Naval and Military Gazette Manacop Maxuoop J. L Coaris Wall Coaris Enisen United Service Guartte Strange Paternoster Row Hannay Oxford Street Mann Wei Iy Ork FU Tinlad Uylou

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