Petition on Bribery and Seat Return in Borough Election
A detailed account describes bribery schemes tied to Mr Mitchell and Mr Cochrane during a borough election. It outlines agent pressures, alleged payments, and warnings about legal exposure, plus negotiations leading to resignations, withdrawals, and proposed arbitrations. The petitioner claims coercion, compromised supporters, and mixed loyalties amid attempts to unseat Mitchell and secure Cochrane’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Mc Ueister
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
London
Cochrane
Mitchel
Shoul
Mr. Cochrane
Mr. Nicholetts
Cocrane
Ondor
Petition for inquiry into Bridport election bribery and compromises
The petitioner alleges that the 1841 Bridport election involved bribery and corrupt payments. He asserts discoveries after compromises show Mitchell and Cochrane used canvassers to offer bribes, with funds deposited by his agent and directed by Hutchinson. He seeks referral to a select committee to investigate bribery, costs, and related proceedings, promising to add supporting documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Cochrane
London
Cochrane
Bridport
Mitchell
Matthew Hutchinson
Borough of
Thomas Alexander Mitchell
Alexander Dundas Bailey Cochrane
Messrs
Cochrane and
Honourable House
Select Committee
Edwin Nicholetts
Joseph Parkes
Law court and insolvent debtor cases in Cambridge and London
The Queen's Bench rules on a bribery appeal from Cambridge involving a juror's intent and jury-room intrusion. A second case in the Secondaries' Court awards £3 7s 6d for copying work including Sunday duties. Insolvent Debtors’ Court hears sculptor Jonn Epwanpv Cangw case with Egremont executors. judgment increases the insolvent's credit to £21,333 9s and fixes work charges at £19,207, with Carew reassessed and Bowen and Cresswell noting approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Quezen’s Bench
Quseex
Jonnxn Lona
Cambridge
Tindal
Lord Denman
White
C. A
Wenvnesmar
Ng Jonn Epwanpv Cangw
Earl of Egremont
Promethean Hall
Lord Egremont
Murray
Charles Barrell
Wyndham
Brighton
Earl
Carew
Reynolds
Lord Egremount
Court of Chancery
Bipniy Spepectavis
Bowen
Cresswell
Henry White
Not Guilty in Fleet Prison Theft Case at Central Court
William Clark senior and junior faced charges for breaking into Lieutenant Sutherland's Fleet prison room and stealing a writing case with cash and Bank of England notes. The jury found both defendants Not Guilty after a lengthy, tedious trial. Grace Fairman, accused of embezzling three halfpence from employer John Whitehouse, was previously tried and acquitted on similar charges. prosecutors pursued two other counts before a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mownpay
Old Court
Change
Rossery
Fleet
William Clark
Robert Sutherland
Bank of England
Sutherland
Paroszcurions
Grace Fairman
John Whitehouse
Not Guilty Verdict In Penny-Scandal Court Case
A Mitten drapey from 34 Oxford Street testified as the prisoner’s case against Mrs Wilkinson centered on marked coins used to buy riband. After caustic remarks, the jury returned not guilty on charges of stealing three halfpence and fourpence, while the prosecutor admitted owed wages and goods, and the prisoner was freed amid laughter and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutor
Oxford-street
Wilkinson
Mr. Clarkson
Clarkson
Police Reports From Bow Stereet and Marlborough Street
A string of petty criminal and court cases are reported from Bow Street and Marlborough Street. Included are a stabbing examination of John Lyman in Castle Street Longacre, a letter theft in Hoxton and a related recovery, a punch during a Cambridge Street dispute, a Breeches maker clash with his aunt, a suicide attempt in Hyde Park’s Serpentine, and an attempted drowning case involving Mary Jane Hayes at Queen Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough Street
Maltby
Nelly Taylor
Cambridge-street
Byrne
Mrs. Byrne
Mr. Maltby
Mrs
Joneses
Garret
Paris
England
Ireland
Scotland
Jane Howell
A Division
Hyde Park
Royal Humane Society
Algo
Mr. Hardwick
Woman foiled from bridge jump after family trouble
In Clerkenwell a woman faced a moral crisis, prompting police to intervene as she attempted to throw herself from Westminster bridge steps. The man claimed as her father explained family reversals, begging her return home. she agreed to go with him and was discharged. Further reports include a mortgage dispute at Tottenham Court Road and a fatal police assault case at Worship Street, plus a local suicide attempt in Hackney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster-bridge
Middlesex
Worship Street
Robert Peck
Long Bob
James Carrol
Church-street
Shoreditch
Carrol
London Hospital
Thomas Smedley
Old Bailey
Peck
Greenwich
Jeremy
Townshend
Phelan
Teakle
Baker
R 157
Broughton
Suicipe
Mary Harper
Regent's Canal
West Street
Hackney
Whitechapel
Duel Preventer at Kennington Court After Threatened Meeting
Mr J Ralfe reported an intended duel between mercantile men Mr J Christian and Mr T Anichini in the city suburbs. Police arrested both, bail set at £500 each with two sureties of £200, to keep the peace for six months. In a separate case Mary Thomas was charged after attempting suicide by leaping from a steam-boat pier. she was bailed pending City of London Union admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ralfe
Kennington
Traill
J. Christian
T. Anichini
Donald Murray
Ralfe
Anichini
Mary Thomas
Thames Police
Surrey
London-bridge
City of London Union
Inquest Into Death of William Lake at Eagle Inn Snaresbrook
An inquest at the Eagle Inn Snaresbrook heard that William Lake, a cottage resident, died by self strangulation after a period of nervous illness linked to a recent move. Relatives testified to his despondent state, religious worries, and sound finances, with a verdict of death by own action while insane.
Poem Tribute to Clarkson and Freedom’s Power
A historical column presents a poem praising Clarkson and a wider tribute to freedom. It references Nyto Robert and themes of courage, endurance, and moral leadership, noting the impact of Clarkson on enslaved peoples and the allure of virtuous public life. The verses contrast tyranny with noble action and enduring humanitarian ideals.
Tenacity of Scotch Iron Demonstrated at Abercorn Foundry
The Abercorn foundry displayed a proof of Scotc irons tenacity as produced by Dixon's Glanie works. A wheel tire from a railway wheel was tested, with a ribbon of iron removed measuring 67 feet in length and about the thickness of pasteboard. If stretched, it would reach about 60 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abercorn
Paisley Advertiser
Train Derailment Leads to Impromptu Marriage in Norwich
A Norwich Connecticut train ran off the track recently causing a delay. During the pause a lady and gentleman escaped to a nearby justice and were married. They returned in time for the next leg of their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Connecticut
Big Words From a Little Man at Court
An account from Madame D Arbley s Diary and Letters recounts a humorous scene as a king questions Mr Bryant about his school fame. Bryant replies that he was famed for cudgelling, recounting boasts of breaking General Conway and Dr Gibbon s heads, provoking laughter but steady narration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mr. Bryant
Bryant
Conwey
Dr. Gibbon
Temple
Madame D'Arbley
Ball That Killed Nelson Now in Reverend's Possession
The musket ball that killed Nelson is in the hands of Rev. F. W. Baker of Bathwick near Bath. A large fragment of gold lace, epaulette pad, silk card, and coat piece clung to the ball, fixed as if fused. The relic, mounted in crystal and silver, was presented by Captain Hardy to Sir William Beattie, Victory’s surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
F. W. Baker
Bathwick
Bath
Hardy
William Beattie
British Association Set to Meet in Manchester on June 23
The twelfth annual meeting will be at Manchester with the local committee and London council agreeing on June 23 as the start. At Plymouth a year ago Lord Francis Egerton MP was elected president and Dr Dalton FRS and the Dean of Manchester were named vice presidents. Preparations are underway for a large scale gathering and exhibitions with generous member reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association
Manchester
London Council
Plymouth
Francis Egerton
M.P
Dalton
F.R.S
Monthly Letters Delivered in the United Kingdom Week Ending Apr 24 1842
A compact compilation notes weekly postal figures for the United Kingdom ending April 24 1842 with scattered OCR fragments. It shifts to cultural and political quips including remarks on Lady and Signor Ronconi in LElisir dAmore and a court anecdote about a Bail Court dispute invoking Judge Coleridge and Judge Kelly. It closes with satirical comments on Sir James Graham and Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Coleridge
Kelly
Peter Wit
Church Intelligencer
Hallgreen Chapel
Birminghsa
Bible Society
Hott
House of Commons
Hull
James Graham
Baronet
Hutt
Walter Scott
Napoleon
Jaffa
Home Secretary
Treasury
A Toast to His Name for Virtue and Charity
A historic verse praises a benefactor who aids the poor and mourners, sharing bread and shelter without shame. The speaker invites a toast if the donor remains honest, faithful, and generous, celebrating virtuous fame and a life spent helping others.
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LAW
Central Criminal Court
Bow Stereet
John Lyman
Mr. Jardine
Castlestreet
Longacre
Charing-cross Hospital
Francis Beard
General Post-Office
Twyford
Tyrrel
Praco
William Blett
Inland Office
Hoxton
C. Kemp
Leeks
Caddoxtonplace
Edgbaston
Birmingham
Elizabeth Kemp
King’s-road
Chelsea
Queen Square
Mary Jane Hayes
Burrell
Hersuit
Clerkenwell
Thomas Chapman
Islington
Combe
Boydell
Adolphus
Williams
Green
Chenies Street
Tottenham Court-Road
Tottenham Court-Read
Mr. Combe
Tom
Chapman
Burt
Peel
Union Hall
Eagle Inn
Snaresbrook
Lewis
William Lake
Londn
Carey
Woodford
W. H. Detell
Crosby-row
King-street
Guy's Hospital
Detell
Bermondsey Street
Eliza Tomlinson
Lane-end
Hanley
Staffordshire Advertiser
Mr. Baker
Adam and Eve
Homerton
Mary Anne Annige
William Carter
Barber's Nursery
Lea-bridge-road
Greyhound
Lea
James Wilson
Hungerford-pier
Dunford
Wakley
Elizabeth Avery
New River
William Avery
No. 4
Pleasant-row
King’s Cross
Bridge-house
Old Kent
Surrey Canal
Marlborough-house
City of London
Peckham
Thomas Parker
Felo Dese
Dodds
Ratcliffe Highway
Wapping
Archibald Macdonald
Robert of London
Macdonald
Ladg
Royal Oak Inn
Lewisham Road
Carttar
Jane Sophia Mortlock
Edward Mills
Moor
Talavera Cottage
Lewishim Road
India
East India Company
Wi'ness
Nicholson
George Savage
Jemima Moor
Henry Newman Holland
Carter
Maze Pond
H. J. Todd
Mr. Carter
Onur
Thomas Clarkson
Laverock Bank
Nicoll
Tuir
Maun
Galilee
Angel Kotes
Prava
Earth
Pacis
Robert Nyt
Metropolitan Police
Scotland Yard
Lealand
Worden
Thor
Sears
Preslor
Her Majesty's Theatre
Signor Ronconi
Glenalvon
LY Charles MacKay
Cal
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