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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 05, 1844
Page
6
A dated discourse argues taxation should target overall pressure rather than lifting all duties. It critiques value of repealing duties, urging equal relief to all classes, and affirms potential to boost industry and national energy. May 3, 1544. COTTON TWIST.
A summary of various court actions and verdicts. The Queen v Williams involves a three month prison term for nuisance from sulphuric acid production at Northwich. Richard Andrews petition for habeas corpus pertains to a murder finding from improper evidence. Forbes v Marine Insurance concerns slave trade in insurance. Barnes v Mills covers seduction and loss of services with a detailed witness account. Northern Circuit notes critique of circuit after heavy docket and proposed reforms. mentions Sir William Follett in improving health.
The hon. and learned gentleman has not resumed duties as attorney general and is not expected to attend Westminster this term. Standard notes fifty six attorneyships. One hundred and thirty six gentlemen have given notice to apply for admission to practice as attorneys in her Majesty's Court of Queen's Bench. There are twenty five notices for renewal of certificates and five admitted by judges orders, totaling 166.
Long report from the Boyle petty sessions details an investigation into Edward Fry son of a Roscommon magistrate accused of ordering a mare’s killing via his employee Cox and later seeking county compensation. Cox confessed under pressure to killing the mare by Fry’s directions but the bench dismissed charges against Cox for lack of evidence of intent to obtain county funds. Fry’s case was adjourned to Monday with Cox summoned as a witness.
Elizabeth Cole, known for disorderly habits, was brought before the lord mayor in a case over smashing a pane. She admitted seeking Bridewell as punishment and insisted on a longer term, while the mayor offered 14 days with short commons and hard labour amid laughter in Bow Street.
The coal-merchant Augustus Newton of 51 Great Marlborough Street accuses police-constable 60 B John Marshall of unlawful custody for loitering near the Royal Mews Chelse a. Marshall says he acted on suspicious signs and a shop-door open scene. The magistrate reprimands the officer for wrongful custody. Gross Outrage on a Marinep Femwae Elliss Furmayer private in the Grenadier Guards is charged with a gross outrage on Mary Brown of Westminster after following her into her house and threatening murder. a witness testifies she fainted. The judge fines Furmayer 10 shillings.
A young man named Georges Danison, Esq., Sumner's place Eyre street-hill, is charged after a bulldog maimed a donkey during Coppice-row incident. He denies a trade, claims an independent fortune, and faces a police act fine. Additional reports cover an abduction inquiry into Miss Frances Louisa Wortham and an indecent assault case involving a waiter at Nine Elms. The latter, named Charles Aylmer, is committed for trial with heavy bail, previously linked to Navy Pay-office service and prior similar offences.
A narrative details purchases of a lavender silk dress and accessories made by Mr Newenham for a supposed surprise for the narrator's mother. The items were left with a dressmaker, later worn in Berkshire and Gretna, with rings pledged and jewellery used at various lodgings. The testimony notes attempts to conceal origins and travel plans, with remands and a court proceeding continuing.
At the Court of Queen's Bench the Liverpool merchants Williams and Brockelhurst were sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to defraud the revenue by landing coffee with unpaid duty. Williams receives six months more in Kirkdale jail. Brockelhurst, who had bail for six months, is jailed 12 months. The trial showed an attempt to deter officers from giving information.
A mutilated infant's remains were found in the Hampton Court palace sewer and surrounding drainage. Police watch led to discovery of a thigh, loins, and back fragments, with further ribs washed out after flushing the sewer. Doctors suggest the infant was cut near birth. the mother or a confederate is suspected.
Excitement mounts after a discovery and efforts to locate the missing body portion continue without success. Surgeons report no recent birth suspected among palace residents. Lord George Seymour supports police inquiries. Kingston doctor Dr Roots says the remains likely were not in the water long. Authorities fear the infant’s remains are in inaccessible palace drains, possibly rotting there until decomposition. Inquest date not yet set.
A woman claiming to be the lawful Queen of England is restrained after menacing Bow Street constables in Pall Mall with a knife. She asserts royal lineage through Henri IV and Lilies of France, refuses to name herself, and is taken to St James's Workhouse for mental examination. 2300 gallons of British spirits seized at Whitechapel distillery for excess strength. An inquest returns temporary insanity in a cowkeeper’s death. a woman ejects a live reptile from her stomach. and various theatrical notices conclude the column.
Thorough summary of betting, results, and notes from Newmarket and Chester meetings. Includes wagers on Ratan The Ugly Buck Leander Campanero Orlando and other contenders, Derby weights, and remarks on the Chester Cup spectacle and crowd dynamics.
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