Murder mystery deepens as inquest follows
Report details a letter found in the drawer of the deceased warning a woman of dangers and predicting death by a dark man. Police, including Inspectors Augs and Peglar, pursue clues after a man matching the description was released, with rewards discussed and public fear rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risa Davies
Planneta
Mars
Venus
Dea
Davis
Great St. Anne’s-street
Weatminster
London
Orlando Hodgson
Aggs
Pugler
King’s Anns
Wasley
Mr. Berry
Rawlinson
Marylebone
Cew
Hannah Brown
Groessere
Paddington
Swa
Man named Wright held on murder suspicion at Aldgate
At Lord Mayor’s court a man calling himself Willian Wright was detained after witnesses described a figure matching the Eliza Davies murder suspect. Wright denied guilt, claimed he slept in a pub and in a stable, and said he had been jailed before for two felonies. He was sent to Marylebone office forMagistrates’ review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Wright
William Peat
Ross and Grown
Aldgate
Zoom
Eliza Davies
King’s Arms
Frederick-street
Regent’s Park
Henry Watkin
Benjamin Higginbottom
Maidstone
Lewes Goels
Lewes
Lord Mayer
Outhingham
Kensington
Kingston
Cobham
Brentford
Pd Winh
Marylebone
Alderman Flower
Sonner
Broad-street
Mayuin
Charles Flower
Wright
Bojamin Richardson
Pertscher
Ward
Hin
Lora
Ir. Rawlinson
Examination of the Other Prisoner Delays Marting Mars Parishes
An extraordinary sensation spread through the parishes of Mars oGine alia St. Pancres as news arose that a man had been taken into custody on suspicion of murdering Eliza Davis. The report delayed the hour for commencing business at High-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bata
Eliza Davis
Mr. Wadley
King’s Arms
Laxton-placy
London
Zuchelli
Plough Public House
Southgate-street
Garvan
Douglas
Hurst
Southampton
Fance
England
Havre
Perring
Maker
Strand
West
Arcade
Bath
Bird
Eugene Courreil
Hull’ Observer
Joseph Travador
Hull
Mars
oGine Alia
St. Pancres
Ita
Uist
Prisoner in custody after London murder accusation
Crowds line streets as James White arrives by hackney coach with officers. Beckenham inspector Edward Codrington reports nine duplicates on him and he denies the murder of Eliza Davis. Witness John Fishwick recalls chasing a suspect, concluding no conclusive evidence against White. He is discharged for lack of proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
S Division
James White
Edward Codrington
Beckenham
Kent
James Fisherworth
Brown
Eliza Davis
Alderman Wilson
London
Oxford-street
Witess
Fowle
Ernest-atreet
Regerit
Black Horse
Lewithurs
Hersham
Shoreham
John Fishwick
Eliza Davie
Elmesroad
Beckerham
Lewisham
Eliza Davin
Wtte
Aderman Wilson
Het
Albany
Matthew Hitchcox
Pothoy
King’s Arwns
Peedsrick
Bwder
Chalk Farm
Rawnsen
Parisian Humanity and Irish Political Notices in 1837
A Paris Barriere St. Denis to Chantilly horse story recounts a 42 mile feat in under five hours ending at Montfaucon, with betting by Paris Jockey Club members. Dublin General Association notes parish petitions to the King and Commons, seeking governance support amid broad Irish pacificator activity. Sir Francis Burdett’s career timeline is summarized from 1796 to 1837, highlighting reforms and political actions. Henry Hardin swift letter from San Sebastian discusses Spanish affairs and a late debut speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barriere St. Denis
Chantilly
Montfaucon
Ireland
Middlesex
Paul
Westminster
Gale Jones
Cap'ain Laie
R.N
Jeffreys
Manchester
Forrescuz
Henry HakpDinek
Henry
San Sebastian
Uaving
Contested Speech and Royal Goods in a Diverse Era
A letter defends a Regimental command against Sir Henry Hardinge’s charge, denying the explicit killing of the wounded and defending a speaker’s stance. The piece also notes Sir Henry Hardinge should refrain from personal attacks. It then describes a lavish English porcelain dessert service by Brameld for the King, valued at three thousand guineas, and exhibited at the Griffin Warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Harding
British Legion
Henry Hardinge
Rifle Corps
Skiver
Sir Henry Hardinge
Brameld
Rockingham
Rotherham
Yorkshire
Brunswick
Wareeyer
Messrs. Brameld
Hans
Sn Island
Nortla
China
Kamychutka
Edward Russell
England
Sandwich Islands
America
Marqueses Islands
Duc
South Sea Islands
Fabius
Chase
Michael Angelo
Pauline Chapel
Vatican
Antonio Sangallo
Mrichael Angelo
St. Pater
Airdrie
Kirkbean
A. Oswald
Auchincruive
Airdie
M.cracken
Murray
Broughton
Richard Oswalt
Cavens
Iosa
Stoek
Mjesty
Martineau critique of Society in America review
A Northern periodical defends Harriet Martineau’s Society in America noting her sincerity and intent despite crude views. It details abolition-era scenes including slave cruelty, mixed marriages, and runaway stories, and reviews related works on colonial policy and revolutionary defense.
Caricatures from Westminster in a West End satire
A review praises a set of six Westminster caricatures by B. H. for lively jesting on political figures. It lauds strong likenesses of the Duke, Wellington, Peel, Stanley, Lyndhurst, and Old Glory, notes bold composition near Apsley House, and urges B. H. to refine details and avoid imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaepaLen CorkeGio
Corregzio
National Gallery
Mypals
Honowx
Victoria
Emmett
Holborn-hill
England
Westminster
B. H
H. B
B.H
Duke
Old Frank
Apsley House
J:m Crow
Tiotes
Wellington
Peel
Stanley
Derby
Gadgeona
Lyndhurst
James Graham
Lyndhart
Lord Stanley
Two Slavers of the Coast Reported Captured
Letters from Liverpool say the Cape of Good Hope reports two slavers seized by the Dolphin. The Bolshin carried £20,000 government funds and two slave ships, Androdina with 254 slaves and Incomprehenible with 700 slaves, under Portuguese disguise. Passports and flags concealed Brazil origin, crews rescued slaves showed extreme misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaoLzsaLe
Bristol
New Ross
Waterford
England
Angola
Brazil
Mozambique
Auibrig
Monte Video
Romaneiro
Lisbon
al O
Cukiurs
Sierra L
Cape
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Ameriia
Harriet Martineau
Saunders and Otley
Mise Martineau
Clave
Lady Morgan
Martineau
Aoice
Hiness
United States
Elf
Mia
Waitt
Columbia
Santa Carina
Boston
New Hampshire
Sue
Jook
Stampshire
Uhey
New Orleans
France
Ana
M&m
Goa
Washington
Salem
Louisiana
Elays
Jane Mackintosh
George
Stephen Nedder
Europe
Edmund Burke
Sir James Mackintosh
Scotland
Burke
Wm. Walton
Hen, and Co
Leavenhall-street
Don Carson
Lord Carnarvon
Adairs
Foreign Office
Madrid
Lord Palmerston
Macdonald
Tom Joed
Fine Arts
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