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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 18, 1845

Page

2

Debtor and Creditor law sparks widespread distress in trades

A lengthy critique cites London trades from butchers to chemists under twenty pounds debts, arguing the insolvency act harms small creditors, curtails trade, and erodes credit. It details dozens of merchants in Bishopsgate, Clerkenwell, and surrounding areas reporting reduced cash flow, unpaid small balances, and threats to livelihoods. A separate inquest at Shepherdess Cottage reports on Elizabeth Field's death, ruled natural, amid concerns of ill treatment and questionable medical care.

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Breach of Promise Trial in Mary Ann Phillips v Worsley

In a London court Mary Ann Phillips sues Peter Owen Worsley for breach of promise. Witnesses detail early acquaintance, visits, and alleged impropriety at the Swan Tavern and other venues. The jury awards damages of 400 pounds as the case closes, with testimony tracing engagements, theatre visits, and letters. An inquest in Sussex reports the death of elderly couple and a newborn found in a stream, with distress and conflicting statements from Harriet Fuller who is ill.

Mary Ann Phillips Peter Owen Worsley Crowder Charles Jay Plainiff Blackwall Hungerford Plaintiff Southwark Doyle Orth Dosle Firat Mary Ann James Phillips Grand Janction Water Works The Swan Mann Testator Cockburn Edward Lucas Lowry West Middleses Company Corby Mars Ann Phillips Metcalfe Mr. Barlow Lsis Plaintip the Swan Lars Greenwich Tom Grove Ocr Syn Long Compton Street Wester Oller Swenteen Metcalfet Lord Denman J. T. Ennis Haymarket Piaint Agan Sbr Beret Doyle Julie Doyle Shorty Nore Ponder Lewis Ler Mr. Mann Worsley Stephen Hobbs Crose Lord Denman Sumward Sussex Harriet Fuller Seddiescome Watts Royal Oak Brarpoetows Banosanova Island of Barbadoes Guadaloupe Bridgetown Lyttelton Arma Hagley R. Docker Ginniver Welch Fos Macnlaughter Bis Stourbridge Wandsworth Court Clive Charles Bell Parliament Street Eliza Wills Spencer’s Court Waterside Wandsworth Sitvelock Si Shou London Mr. Clive Tral Westminster Tase

The Smugglers Attack in a Kent Church Yard

A dramatic extract from G P R James's new novel The Smuggler set in Kent’s Weald shows Sir Edward Digby and Harding defending a church yard against a large smuggling raid. The siege unfolds with daring tactics, gunfire, and a fatal shot that wounds Richard Radford as dragoons arrive in support.

G. P. R. James London Smith, Elder, and Co James Weald Kent Man Edward Digby Harris Digby Baronet Harding Farmer Harris Biancclf Dye Son Eaward Digbs Richard Radford Richard Redford Yher Pane Tiny Wigby Harriss Youn Tadterd Randeys Willian Harms Sir Edward Digby Rensdine Elward Aried Willam Harris JJ Rawley Hardng Ated Richard Kaifard Talline Howeever Reid Cranbrook Ramler Almomyst

Breach of Promise of Marriage Case Then Public Trial

A breach of promise suit, titled Breach of Promise of Marriage, features Miss Pratt accusing George Bennett of prolonged attentions and intimate letters while he later marries another woman. The defense claims the plaintiff’s conduct was immodest, with jury action halted as the defendant withdraws a second plea and the case is sidelined.

Cockburn Plummers Plain Louisa Tam Horsham Fair Lauren Smithfield John Eliza Livingstone Jupen Findant Louisa Pratt Himsel Mary Strong Sussex Horsham Defendane Misa Caroline Knowles Plaintiff Pinlayson Jobson James Johnson Mr. Knowles Defendant Cockburm Aid Abe John Bennett Phaiatiff Stephany Stephany All All Over Ruapect George Steudant Kenqykuet Louisa Prat Jobe Mr. Jervis

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