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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 22, 1842

Page

6

Greenwich Fair Ends as Crowds, Boats Profit at Easter

The Greenwich fair capped a busy three days with crowded streets and lively shows. Steam boats and railways ferried large crowds, outer terminus gates closed to manage excess. Theatre teams and performers, including Macready and Miss Faucit, planned provincial tours after Drury Lane, while accidents and new acts punctuated the bustling scene.

Ion Mmed Richardson Greenwich Macready Helen Faucit Drury Lane Theatre Hamblin Mobile Bath Dramatic Archbishop of York King of Hanover Bishop Cramer C. Lucas Royal Prince Albert Haydn Duchess of Gloucester Duchess of Kent Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince George Princess Augusta Archbishop of York Duke of Wellington Earls of Westmoreland Howe Cawdor Marquis of Exeter Ketty Harris Plymouth Hay Earl Morley Phelps Drury Lane Hamilton Smith Young Kean Hamid TamBuriIi M. Taimburini Italy Lyons Nantes Angers Rossini Matta Malta M. Sajani Furio Knights of St. John the Mediterranean Theatricals UniTed States Seguin Park Mrs. Seguin Norma Clara Fisher Miss Lee Harry Lorrequer Love Miss Turnbull Madame Stephan Sylvain New Orleans Cuba A. Adams Wemyss Harrison Baltimore Mrs. Lewis Burton Boston Chippendale Billy Williams Mrs. Knight the Park Thorne Chatham Mitchell Olympic Bowery Miss Cushman Niblo Rich Braham Philadelphia Camp-street Quirk and Sons St. Charles’s Theatre St. Charles and Arcade Camp Street New York National Wallack’s

Tattersall’s new room opened amid brisk Derby betting

Subscribers met in the new Tattersall’s room praised its size light and ventilation and noted the plan to exclude non subscribers on public days. Derby bets focused on Coldrenick Attila Auckland and Canadian with modest shifts while outsiders trended unfavorably and seceders faded in quotations.

Tattersall George Tattersall Coldrenick Attila Auckland Apirit Jack Lasso Meteor Lord of

Oaks betting notes amid horse race odds at Epsom

The report lists extensive odds for The Oaks contenders including Adela filly Dilbar Firebrand Magie and Meal with Dark Susan and Yorkshire Lass facing long odds. Several selections were marked taken. Arrival of Auckland William de Fortibus Satirist Moss Trooper at Epsom noted and evening betting to be hosted at the Grand Hotel Covent Garden.

Bird Dersy Forth Lot Trelawny Coldrevick Col. Anson Attila Copeland Combermere G. Bentinck Yorkshire Mr. Newton Shackel Col. Westenra

Gorhambury Races Amidst Glamour and Fast Pace

Tuesday's Gorhambury meeting at Lord Verulam's park near St Albans drew a large crowd amid fine weather and scenery. The Craven Stakes and Park Stakes featured several titled guests and a long list of attendees, with Robert de Gorham and Humbug among winners in brisk afternoon racing followed by a busy second day program on Wednesday.

Lord Verulam St. Albans Gorhambury Earl Duke of Rutland Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter Countess of Clarendon Jersey G. Bentinck E. Russell Bruce Grimston Chesterfield W. W. Wynn G. Anson Byng G. Fitzroy J. Macdonald J. Ponsonby H. Forester H. Colborne Gardner Payne Newton Crommelin Phillimore Booth Brand Ives Graydon Delme Radcliffe Robert de Gorham Bartholomew Miss Heathcote Mr. Phillimore Finchley Sly Cowley Caution Parr Ate Wiltona Bi H Acteon Corumba Coleman Laurestina Mr. West Bustard Venus Action Park T.Y.C Mr. Ford F. Butler Camel Octavius Mr. Critchley Delia Mr. Beresford Imdolence Mr. J. Bird Redshank Amadis Donnybrook Rook's Nest Fox Esperance Jamal Humbug Rooks Nest Bob Peel G. Butler Mr. Combe Rosalind Lawrence Belle Sauvage Kingston St. Jean D'Acre Aspatria Humming Bird Pocket Viper Brigade Household Brigade Mr. Bastard Teapot Fanny Lord Drumlanrig Harlequin Colonel Peel Archy Chapple Mr. F. Clarke Acacia Coldrenick Chatham

Trorrixc Matca Harness Race near Harlington Corner

On Tuesday afternoon a £50 side trotting match took place on the London road between Harlington Corner and Long Ford. Lady Dart led early then pulled ahead and won by about fifty yards over the Chesnut mare. Two miles were run in six and a half minutes with umpire Bragg’s ruling favoring Lady Dart. Betting opened at 5 to 2 on Lady Dart.

Trorrixc Matca Lady Dart Perth Courier

Not Guilty in Fleet Prison Burglary Case and Harsh Prosecution

Central Criminal Court case fails to convict William Clark sen and jun for breaking into Lieutenant Sutherland’s Fleet prison room and stealing a writing case with cash and bonds. The fifth day includes Grace Fairman, charged with embezzling three halfpence, acquitted twice earlier. prosecutor’s persistence questioned by counsel. Jury ends proceedings after hearing the foreman.

Monpar Old Court Fleet William Clark Robert Sutherland Bank of England Sutherland Grace Fairman John Whitehouse Oxford Street Wilkinson

Bow Street Police Report and Post Office Theft Trials

Police reports from Bow Street recount John Lyman, charged with stabbing his wife in Castle street Longacre, with his remand extended. A separate case covers Francis Beard a letter carrier accused of stealing a money letter from the general post-office, with a $ prisoner ordered to stand trial after evidence showed him taking a letter with money and concealing it.

Bow Street John Lyman Mr. Jardine Castlestreet Longacre Charing-cross Hospital Orriczk Rasppery Francis Beard General Post-Office Twyford Tyrrel Peacock Flower John Forbes General Post Office Inland Office William Blett Hoxton C. Kemp Leeks Caddoxtonplace Edgbaston Birmingham Elizabeth Kemp King's-road Chelsea

Punch in Marlborough Street Court Ends in Fine

In Marlborough Street a complaint by Miss Nelly Taylor over a punch from Mrs. Byrne, with her son Jerry defending, leads to a fine of ten shillings for Mrs. Byrne. The man’s chatty defense and mischief about rings and breeches make for a rowdy courtroom scene. An additional case follows: Jane Howell is charged with intending to drown herself in the Serpentine after a quarrel, as she resists questions and reveals she has been head of a family for eleven years.

Marlborough Street Maltby Nelly Taylor Cambridge-street Byrne Jerry Mrs. Byrne Mr. Maltby Joneses Garret England Ireland Scotland Jane Howell Hyde-park Royal Humane Society Atte Mr. Hardwick Eaglinn Snareshrouk Ic Wis Coumley Schval Phyrom Woodford Aten Detell Guy's Hospital Adaryen Une Hospital Mr Day Blue Anchor Coleman Street Chapman Waite Hoesen Eliza Tumlinson Lane-end Hanley Aljtassil Ys Sciipe William Carter, Esq Surrey Bridge-house Old Kent Road Surrey Canal Marlborough House City of London Union Peckham Taem Parker City of London Oxie Marlborough-house Saito Dodds Barclide Highway Trey Hersel Wappus Uitanium Thalari Nave Archibald Macdonald Robert of Lender Tatelfrt Macdonald Odock Reyal Qakinny Lewisham-road Carttar Jane Sophia Mordeck Mill Moor Tulavera Cottage Lewist Road Mothe Iadia Last India Company Nicholson George Savage Jemima Morans Alli India Muor Soc Eal H. J. Podd

Magistrate orders temporary admission to workhouse for distressed girl

Mary Jane Hayes about 18 was brought before Mr Burrell for attempting to drown herself at Westminster Bridge. A constable testified to her motion toward suicide. She cited a family quarrel and lack of means to support herself. Her father, now reduced in circumstances, promised to take her home. she was discharged after consenting to return with him.

Lougden Borrell Sistor Baker Tunerton Mery Anne Aunige Wiliam Carter Barber's Nursery Tea Bridge Greyborn Lea Eig V'Cnck James Wilson Hungerford-pier Dunford

Man Charged Over Mortgage Deeds Destruction at Islington

Thomas Chepman a cow keeper from Islington faced a charge of feloniously stealing and burning mortgage deeds linked to a Tottenham Court Road leasehold. Prosecutor Mr Green testified the deeds were handed to the defendant at his father’s house and burnt after a dispute. The case was postponed for further evidence with Chepman bound over in bail.

Clereesiwell Hursday Thomas Chepman Islington Mir Combe Basdell Williams Green Chenies Street Tottenham Court Road Rey Tottenham-court-real Mr. Combe Tom Chapman Lusk Buydell Adolphus Burt Peel

Charge of being accessory in fatal police affray

Robert Peck alias Long Bub, described as a coster monger, is charged as an accessory in a mob attack that killed police constable Carroll after he and others attempted to arrest a drunken man in Shoreditch. Witnesses place Peck at the affray. he was remanded for further examination as police seek other rioters. Another case notes Mary Harper attempting suicide by drowning in Regent's Canal after quarrel with her mistress. she is remanded to New Prison for guidance by the chaplain.

SSS Clarkson White House Mr. Clarkeun Daniel Good Mohamed Ballett Mary Ann Bolton Thomas Green James Christie William Brace Margaret Maria Williams Alias Wood William Smith Thos James Reynolds W. Bramell Charles Harris C. A. Fletcher Lothiar Sofle Emma Vetrio J. Pearce J. Wasserman Lewis Lawrence Mary Ann Cooper Eliza Bresson Caroline Freeman Mary Mannell George Williams J. Simpson W. Harris Mary Elizabeth Harren J. Ruttey D. Humphries B. Ravenshaw M.A. Harris T. Yorkley W. Bailey W. Elphinstone R. Baldrey Sarah Dowdell Ellen Thomas J. Groves J. Cornelius W. Stevens W. Barker J. Ward J. Cosgrove G. Mullins Ann Bowles J. Boyd F. Carey J. Daley T. Daley J. Eyles G. Leonard W. Stallowan E. O. Croft Thomas Smith S. Lewis Susan Smith J. Cummings L. Allen G. Anderson Z. Butler Bals Cooper Highbury Robert Peck Long Bub Jamis Carrol Church-street Shoreditch Carrol London Thomas Smedley Old Batey Peck Greenwich Gans Jeremy Townshend Phelan Teakle Baker R 157 Broughton Regent's Canal Weststreet Hackney Whitechapel Canal Bridge

Duel Plotted Between Merchants Foiled by Informant

J Ralfe of Kennington reported an intended duel between H Christian and T Anichini after a quarrel over a frivolous matter. Magistrate Traill issued warrants, they were arrested at their city businesses, and both posted sureties of 500 each with two 200 sureties to keep the peace for six months. Christian’s bail was raised by fifty.

Traill Donald Murray Jalfe Christian Ruichini

Accident to the Rev Hugh Stowell on horseback

The Rev. Hugh Stowell was thrown from his horse on Monday and severely bruised. He recovered by Tuesday and it is hoped he will resume his duties soon.

Huen StoweLl Hugh Stowell

Extraordinary Inquest Reports Across Neighbourhood Suicides

A crowded inquest scene at the Blue Anchor details a self inflicting death amid family distress and desperate illness. Other dockets record drownings, suspicions of theft, and near fatal attempts at self harm in Crosty Row and surrounding districts. The coroner’s court weighs temporary insanity and distress as motives, naming witnesses, places, and outcomes in a torrent of grim notes.

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Sporting Intelligence Gorhambury Races Robert de Goriam Col. Peel Baron Rothechild Sir Hercules Worthiess Ballet Officers C. Cherry Mr. Booth Benjamin Lord Yerulam Mosque Nick Jock Stand Course Mr. Parr Rough Robin Mr. Coleman Mr. Smith Actzon Coramba Baron Rothschild Rockingham Mr. Treen Mr. Part Tenebrosa Acteeon Columba LAW Court OF Queen’s Bench Qurern Joux Lord Denman White C. A Turraspay Harris Abbott Bourjot Belcher Fennell Abbott Turner Commissioner Holroyd Murray Pennell Jonx Epwarp Earl of Egremont Promethean Hall Lord Egremont Charles Burrell Wyndham Brighton Carew Reynolds Court of Chancery Cresswell Henry White Central Criminal Court St. George's Workhouse Woorseip Stresat Union Hall Wakley Elizabeth Avery New River Deere Wia Avery No. 4 Pleasant-row King’s Crogs Cee P Uhrmas Lad
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