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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 12, 1844
Page
6
In a masterful critique dated 10th May 3844, the correspondent argues against capping currency issues by the two year average and warns it would cripple trade. The writer defends bankers as prudent traders, notes risks of long dated bills, and derides the administration’s Share for a Penny policy.
Law report of a Queen's Bench session with Lord Chief Justice Denman refusing to expunge irrelevant portions of a coroner's inquest verdict concerning Ellen Griffiths. It discusses improper jury remarks, libel concerns, and the Bishop of London's action, plus La Veux v Berkeley on French debt and interest rate dispute.
The Central Criminal Court hears the Marylebone murder case of William Crouch accused of murdering his wife Frances Crouch. Witnesses describe the alleged premeditated act as well as prior behavior and a razor found on the defendant. Experts discuss brain injury and insanity defenses. The jury, after long testimony, retires for verdicts with hours of deliberation and a night in custody if needed.
In a crowded Old Bailey session, Justice Coltman supervises a murder trial with delays over insanity notes. Barons Alderson and the courtroom discuss jury refreshment and state of mind before a guilty verdict is reached and sentence of death imposed on the defendant, who protests innocence.
In London the grand jury urged trying indicted suspects without their grand jury present to save costs and time, arguing no harm to justice. The common sergeant supported the view, promising to forward the suggestion to the Home Office for consideration. Also in Taunspay, Wa H. Gower, 42, was convicted of forging a marriage certificate and, to protect a publication's notoriety, claimed the act saved the lady’s fame. he received two years' imprisonment.
A well dressed man named James Thompson, age about 35, faced a Montague-square police court after alleged indecent behavior toward a married man’s wife. The complainant testified that the accused insulted the wife and exposed himself, then fled. the man was discharged as no street or public assault was proven, though a separate charge and bail were noted. The report then shifts to Clarkson and Harefield Harefield sect cases with Zionward suspects and violent confrontations with police, resulting in fines and hard labour.
Mary Clayton of Bond-street Rotherhithe faced Mr Jeremy for causing a disturbance by tearing a bonnet belonging to a girl inmate. Guardians sought an apology rather than punishment. after lengthy discussion the prisoner was discharged and the guardians’ suspicions about abduction were left unresolved.
The Court of Queen’s Bench hears the Duke of Marlborough’s libel case against Mr L Humfrey. The solicitor general outlines charges against the duke, including alleged cruelty to tenants and irregularities at Blenheim Park, with detailed affidavits refuting Humfrey’s accusations. The court debates broad legal implications and adjourns, refusing to grant a rule that would set an unwelcome precedent.
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