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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 19, 1844

Page

6

Ill treatment case over parochial confinement at Islington workhouse

A jury found Bevan and three parish officers liable for trespass after admitting Mr Eliott to the Islington workhouse under a parochial order. Despite evidence of alleged insanity, witnesses praised his prior composure, while defenders argued the action protected the plaintiff and public. Allen was exonerated. damages awarded to Eliott totalled 400 pounds.

Clerkenwell Bevan Oldershaw Futreze Elhan Brunswick-street Mailett Elliott Eliott Watell Bia Witham Davies Sual Shearsley Nasmyth Edwards Green Gattsforth Messrs Auelin Ant Uwedson Boyce Combe Stevens Cam Cumion Serjeant Palfourd Tindal Deavan Allen

Seduction and hardship at London assizes and Hackney court

A widow sues for damages in a seduction case against Frederick William Shaw, alleging nine years of intimate pursuit and a child born in 1843. The trial includes detailed letters, expert testimony, and claims of income, with the judge urging mercy toward guardians, while a separate Hackney hearing condemns a starving man for pork theft after boards of guardians failed to aid his family.

Canny Elizabeth Carey New Cross Deptford Frederick William Shaw Messrs. Wilson and Co Newgate Street Berlin Mary Carey Islington Ater Mary “Carey Gotthemier’s London Road Mary Alfred Collinson Augustus Wilson

Legal Verdict Details From Damages Case

A man claimed he was not the father of a child and disputed the intimate relationship with Miss Carey. Lacking corroborating testimony, he trusted the jury for a verdict or light damages. After a brief consultation, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages awarded.

Insolvent trader Lark faces adjourned certificate hearing

In a bankruptcy hearing at Seymour street the trustee noted debts of about £3,000 against Joan Lark with assets near £600. The case involves large discount transactions tied to Gundry, an Anabaptist preacher, and around 20 bills bearing Lark’s name. Commissioner Fonblanque ordered three months’ adjournment to compel full bills accounts and proceeds details for both estates.

Gaudry Mer Payne Blake Lark Gandry Ke. Williams Commissioner Foubhuggue Mr. Payne Fonblanque Gundry Gundry’s

Man Commits Theft After Drink With Mercy Expected

A man with a long record of honesty stole a knife due to hunger and drink. The chairman indicated a light sentence would be given, urging mercy and promising re admission to the Lambeth workhouse after release. The court sentenced him to one month with hard labour at the House of Correction, and promised proper care in prison.

Board of Guardians Union Hawkney Boards of Guardians Hackney Lim LA Latters Survian Bina Agai John Goodwin F. Hailey Lambeth Norwood Epsom Gilbert Heathcote Derby Ewell Dorking Effingham Esher Kingston Richmond Twickenham Hanwell House of Correction

Polich Report on Forwarded Frauds Targeting Tradesmen

London mayor chambers hear warnings of a large fraud ring using circulars and varied signatures to pressure merchants for fake commissions. Officials link the scheme to historic impostor networks and urge vigilance among firms. reports detail forged undertakings and repeated attempts to obtain money or securities.

Ford England Prechard Scotland London Adesman Groom Mansion House Bermondsey New-road Perry Times Jord Coster Mr.Perry

Tailor Michael Connor Charged With Stabbing

Michael Connor, a journeyman tailor, stood at the bar before Mr. Broughton on a charge of stabbing William White. White, intoxicated, confronted Connor in his room and struck him. Connor retaliated by stabbing White with scissors. White was taken to hospital with a dangerous wound. Connor was remanded.

Stanninc Margaret Kelly John Dummeck White Horse-court Turnmill-street Clerkenwell Anne Dymock Sutton-street Kelly Anne Dymmock St. Bartholomew's Long Layxei Law Pearce Combe Davies Cliff-street Hoxton No. 5 Belgrave Terrace Holloway Lewis Srapnine Michael Connor Mr. Broughton William White White

Indecent exposure charge against well regarded labourer

Timothy Donovan, a labourer for builder Mr Sparks of King Street Tower Hill, was charged before Mr Henry with indecently exhibiting himself to three respectable females. The complainants, two sisters, testified to the disgraceful conduct. Donovan pleaded intoxication, producing a letter from his master praising him as steady and well conducted. Mr Henry condemned the act as abominable and part of outraging female modesty.

RooneRits Francia Harris Eliza Harris Broderip Cook Mr. Dodds Weat Ham Lane Stratford Essex Vincent-street Stepney Dodds M'Ree Wanstead Sullivan Henry Simpson Claremont Judge North Brixton Simpson John Harris Harris Tur Mancu Impupexce Wrox Raphael Romanel Brodevip William Francis Bickford Salisbury Hvre Chartre R. Romanel Plaintt Parson Bury-street Aldgate Romane Timothy Donovan Sparks King-street Tower-hill Henry Mr. Henry

Sentence Reduced For Good Conduct To Treadmill Labor

A convict sentenced to three months imprisonment would receive a one third reduction for good character shown to his master and foreman, resulting in two months of hard labour at the treadmill. The mercy of the reduction reflects considerations of conduct and discipline aboard.

DEATH AND TRANSPORTATION SENTENCES AT CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT

The session just terminated imposed death for William Crouch and transportation for fifteen years for George Grady Patrick Lawley John Shehan Mary Ann Brown Mary Murray Mary Ann Joblyn. A long list received ten years two years and shorter terms with numerous names including Catherine Green John Thompson and many others. A fatal steam boat collision inquiry opens with details of the Chamelion yacht and Royal Adelaide paddles misfortune. Fire outbreaks across several farms follow with suspected arsonists. a separate notice warns of a murderer at large William Delany linked to the Dowlings and Mortimer cases.

Central Criminal Court William Crouch George Grady Patrick Lawley John Shehan Mary Ann Brown Mary Murray Mary Ann Joblyn Benjamin Hil John Martin Thomas Sharpe Frederick Wood Thomas Anson Catherine Green John Thompson Thomas Wilson George Wetherell Henry Martin John Smith John Williams Thomas Shefield Benjamin Bennett William Kelly Susan Doherty Charles Gill William Johnson John Hindle Alias Thorpe Jane Thorpe James Turner William Samuel Norcutt William Carnsil Joseph Emery James Nelson William Henry Gower William H. Whitfield Benjamin Whitfield George Williams William Stephens John Nelmes Charles Burton Samuel Singers Susannah Richards William Mountain William Sullivan John Gray John Secret Thos, Willis John Scott Nathan Aitcheson John Rathburne William Donelly Caroline Wardell Catherine Briant John Harris William Cotton George Knight Jane King Alias Mary Hart Charlotte Hodge George Kay Alban Rose Robert Ward James Townsend Henry Harding Thomas White Bernard Fox George Morton William Isley Edward Savage George ‘Swambrook Lewis Ball John Harworth John Taylor James Grady William Hood Frederick Taylor Edward ‘Jones Elizabeth Yates Ann Whirce William James Nix Margaret Walsh John Webb William Clarke Emma Waite Benjamin Jacobs David Bryan James Wood John Hans Mary Ann Watson Mary Ann Stephens John Ford Mary Ann Clarke Mary Ann Wells Mary Burnet Eliza Norris Matilda Hawkins Geo. Norris House of Correction Newgate Baker Queen’s Head Tavern Lighstreet Poplar Samuel Theodore Lebatt Hermanegild Castellain Cos Capitall-court Royal Adelaide Chamelion Blackwall-Peace Woival Thames Yacht Club Greennvich Hospital Greenwich Ramsgate Naval Humane Society Sieye Joseph Norton Lebatt No. 2 Coptheilcourt Bank Henry Marsta Thames Pilice-Constable Isle of Dogs Deal Surro.k Bowtall Haddenham Rushbrooke Grange Chippenham Newmarket J. Tharp el. P. Blake Redgrave South Lapham Lodge Farm North Lepham Christopher Betts Bell J. and R. Folkes Barton Mills Mildenhall Rattlesdenhall Robert Kent Charles Jones Pakenham Suffolk Cambridgeshire Thurlow Bury Post William Delany Hogue Downey Marins Mortimer Dowlings Roscree

Murder Verdict In Stoke Newington Infant Case

An inquest at the Red Lion Stoke Newington concluded on the murdered newborn female infant found in a box in Thirty Acre field. Evidence described fatal jaw fractures and chest injuries indicating brutal violence, with a male likely responsible. Two witnesses testified seeing a couple near the scene. verdict returned was wilful murder by unknown person or persons.

Baker Red Lion Church-street Stoke Newington Alv Edward Fryer Whitney No. 62 Fetterlane Thirty Acrefield Queen Elizabeth's Walk Edward Thornley Bond William Scott Stephens Highstreet Thirty Acre Pier Alexander James Burns

Battersea Murder Examination at Wandsworth Court

The Battersea murder examination of Augustus Dalmas at Wandsworth Police Court includes read letters from his lodgings at Brompton and a sequence of documents in his handwriting. Dalmas, visibly distraught, faces final examination after a crowded hearing with 32 witnesses, and is committed for trial for murder at the next sessions.

Augustus Dalmas Wandsworth Brompton Langton Millwood Paramour Alice Westminster Derby Miss Pony Augusta Jou Battersea Hell A. Darmas Dalmas Clive Bicknell Sarah Andrew Macfarlane Church of Kensington Sarah Augustus Sarai Morrison Mortison Gordi Clapham Joon Caroine A. D N.B Caroline Brighton Augusta Taylor Maryless Station Scot Assuina Wight Gilham See Criminal Court Horsmonger Lane Bickel

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