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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 30, 1846
Page
2
The northwest company plans a gun carriage to transport weapons across mountainous terrain in case hostilities arise with Oregon. Trials show the contrivance is practicable and can be carried by a specified number of men.
Inquest at Mother Red Cap on Queene, a Barham Terrace resident aged around 40, who hanged herself amid signs of insanity after despondency and reports of a bat in her room. Jury: death by self slaying in a state of insanity. Also reports of an accidental death on the South Eastern Railway near London Bridge, and a fatal stabbing at Moor Lane Cripplegate leading to a Wilful murder verdict against Joseph Carter.
Coroner's inquiry reveals a suspected arson case as a daughter plans to have a membrane tested by surgeon Hewett. Officials roam villages to uncover clues and possible exhumations. A North Shields youth hanged himself in suspected temporary insanity. In Weston, a man shot himself in an ivy bush near a rock. police recover a hat with a stone, bills, and a pipe, with early estimates placing death within months.
In Conciliation Hall Dublin the gathering cheers a letter to Ray hinting Smith OBrien may soon be freed. Speakers urge unity among Repealers and urge 60 to 80 Repeal MPs to shield Irish liberty, while denouncing Coercion Bill and pressing Leinster elections. Meagher notes subscription from W S OBrien, urging broad support. Also reported: Sir Edward Sugden may retire, with a silk gown distribution planned among senior Irish judges.
A critical survey of A Novel in 3 vols Cartan O’Surtivax by W J Maxwell reviews the author’s sprawling narrative structure and Irish sheriff subplot. It samples scenes including The Bailiff and the Your Priest and a soda water poisoning joke, plus notes on other new works and travel writing.
In the House of Lords Friday many private bills were read and debated. Petitions favoring the Corn Law repeal were presented by Earl Deere Leigh and others, while Duke of Carnarvon and peers urged continued support for the law. Lords Montracne Brecon and others spoke on petitioned protections, with commerce bodies backing the government bill. In the Commons, Mr O Brien's custody case dominated as he sought to challenge the Committee of Selection, arguing improper appointment and urging immediate discharge. The Factory Bill session followed, with supporters citing Peel era precedents and urging passage for labor reform.
Mary Ann Lawless was committed for trial at the Warwick assizes for attempting to poison her husband and three others. A tea infused with arsenic sickened all at tea, with evidence including a teapot containing poison. Lawless showed no remorse, declaring it pity her husband was not dead.
A month ago a parcel for millwright Alex Ritchie in Tradeston arrived in Glasgow. A later box contained gunpowder, small tones, a pistol lock, and a wire trigger. The trigger was drawn but no explosion occurred. a cap later exploded when the stock was removed. Authorities in Paisley and Glasgow investigate the extraordinary Blair attempt.
The Venerable Archdeacon Manning is spoken of to likely succeed to Windsor’s deanery, vacant after the demise of Dr Hobart. The dean acts as registrar of the Order of the Garter, with investiture fees to the registrar exceeding eighty pounds.
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