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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 28, 1841

Page

4

Death of renowned sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey

The sorrowful death of Sir Francis Chantrey, famed sculptor, is announced from Belgrave Place Pimlico. A coroner and witnesses detailed his recent illness, indigestion, and a fatal heart spasm. Born 1782 in Norton Derbyshire, he rose to Royal Academician in 1818 and left a lasting artistic legacy with famed busts and statues.

Sciérice Francis Ghantrey Belgrave Place Higgs Westminster Pimlico Bright Saville-row Holkham John Perry Eaton-square Mr. Jones Buckingham Palace James Hatton Barker Jones Norton Derbyshire Sir Francis Chantrey Chantrey Horne Tooke Nollekens Nellekens Smith James Watt Baron Dundas Anderson Cyril Jackson Horner General Gillespie Wildman David P. Watts Louisa Russell Bacon Hudon London Paris Monsieur Hudon Canova Rome Jand Royal Academy Johnson England Robert Burns Elijah Elisha Greece Duke of Wellington Norwich Saget Society D.C.L University of Oxford University of Cambridge Florence Prince Albert

Murder of a Child in Marylebone

Joseph Ward was charged at Marylebone police court with willful murder of Thortiy Rasta ve co nsented as to be scarcely Jane Easted. Evidence described Ward living with Easted at No 19 William Street Regent’s Park, returning home drunk and beating the child. The infant, a year and nine months old, died shortly after admission to hospital. witnesses testified Ward had previously ill-treated the child. Ward claimed they lived together and planned marriage. he said he fell on the child while frying meat. The case was remanded for coroner’s inquest.

Sabe En Curt Eeoseph Ward Marylebone Thortiy Rasta Jane Easted Waro William -Street Regent’s Park Rawlinson Elizabeth Roe Wakley St. Pancras University College Hospital Gower-street New Road Robert Denny Ward Gaid Clerkenwell Bow-street Drury-lane Denny John Joseph Ward Newgate Miggitis Mieville Wimpole Street Moschelle Poley Berlin Martin Mr. Mieville Mr. Martin Mr. Poley A. F. Mieville Walthamstow Switzerland Paris Frederick Gower Street William Kraeutler Saintif S. Werst Virginee Vallé Brighton Elizabeth Harmer Jane Haull Bayswater Terrace

Letter on Care of Inmates and Poor Law Reform in Fareham Union

A Hampshire Advertiser reader recounts two cases from Fareham Board of Guardians investigations. It details alleged neglect at the Fareham union house, including a 93-year-old resident John Hughes and two intellectually challenged boys treated for itch, with claims of filth, neglect, and delayed care. The writer condemns the New Poor Law and urges parochial clergy to denounce it and defend traditional guardianship.

Hampshire Portsmouth Herald Fareham ‘Union, Poor-House Fareham Board of Guardians Bursledon-bridge Richard “Woolridge John Hughs Jonn John Hughes Porchester Fareham Union House Henry Smith Southwick Hughs John Dunaway Ricketts of Titchfield Houghs G. T. M. Purvis Carter Emery Rable Poor Law Commissioner Somersethouse Malthus Joan I

Fat Of The Curr at Dover And London Fog Collisions

A Dover cliff collapse near Shakespeare's Cliff causes heavy sea debris and rail expense. London fog disrupts traffic, with collisions near Blackwall. Princess Victoria and James Watt steamers suffer damage. Lincoln's Inn reviews new equity courts. Tower fire ruins ordnance pieces, priests, and coins recovered. Post policy satire critiques Peel's taxes and analyzes poor-rate burdens by county.

Dover Shakspeare Bank of England Blackwall Princess Victoria Beter Company James Watt London Havre General Steam Navigation Company Aictoria Goethines Easge Erith Gravesend Lincoln's Inn Broce Wigram Lincoln's-inn Hardwick Frii Equity Lincoln’s-inn Edmund Walker Head Bart Birmingham Derby Birmingham and Gloucester Dundee Arbroath Fastern Glasgow Ayr Paisley Greenock Hull and Selk Warcaster Preston Junction Liverpool Manchester London and Box Brighton Ditto Shoreham London and Croydon Greenwich London and South Western Bolton Bury Leeds Midland Counties Newcastle and Carlisle Northern and Eastern North Midland North Union Preston and Wyre Ulster York and North Midland Ordnance Department Vigo Lord Cobham St. Barbara Stacey Henry VII Charles V Henry VIII Edward VI Henry Prince of Wales James I Charles Prince of Wales Cressy Edward the Black Prince Spithead John Baptiste Kingdom of Portugal Ordnance Office White Tower Board of Ordnance R. Peel Alwan Agne. Co Lancashire Kent

Betting Trends at Tattersalls Derby and Oaks

The report notes brisk betting on Derby and Oaks selections, with top wagers on Attila Chatham and Wiseacre, and large sums laid against several horses including Canadian and Palinurus. Final quotes show Attila, Lord of Holderness, and other names heavily traded, with Passion leading Oaks support near £300 and closing around 7 to 1.

Tattersall Tur Dersy Chatham Robert de Gorham Lord of Holderness Wiseacre Dirce William de Fortibus Derby Scott Lot Col. Anson Attila Col. Peel Chathamen Lord Verulain G. Clarke Bruce Rosalie Celt Ferguson Albemarle Dorothy Oaks Sadler G. Bentinck Phoenix Palinurus Nessus DeEasy G. Clark Mr. Sadler Colonel Peel Bird Dr. Allen Mr. Morgan Auckland

Extraordinary pony match at Slough stuns crowd

A 12 hands high pony, 6 years old, owned by Mr. Watkins of Windsor, trotted 14 miles in an hour at Slough, ridden by a 14 year old boy. The feat drew large bets and praise for the little horse which finished with 30 seconds to spare. Aylesbury notes upcoming royal buckhounds visits and court events. An inquest at Chalk Farm tavern held for Mr. Richard Wood, 57, death attributed to heart vessel rupture, verdict Died by the visitation of God.

Trorrinc Matcu Slough Watkins Windsor Salthill Maidenhead Aylesbury Baron Rothschild Aston Abbots Oving Earl of Rosslyn White Hart Hotel Qurex’s Bench Bethlem Hospital Queen’s Bench Prison Chalk Farm Tavern Hampstead Wakley M.P Richard Wood Pancras Villa Reid

Death of General Tuornton at Brockhall

The venerable officer died Thursday at Brockhall near Northampton in his 79th year. He served as senior lieutenant general since 1808 and was a Middlesex and Westminster magistrate until age and infirmity led to withdrawal from public life.

Tuornton Brockhall Northampton Middlesex Westminster Harcourt Lees Murphy Birmingham Advertiser the Times London Parliament Exchange L’estrange Sligo Dublin Father Mathew

Inquest into Death of Infant At University College Hospital

Tuesday’s inquest at University College hospital examined the death of a baby from head injuries. Dr Denny described a skull fracture and brain laceration caused by blows, with the mother Jane Easted recounting Ward’s alleged abuse when the child slept. Ward was charged, denied intent, and after adjournment the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder, with committal to Newgate.

Destitute Girl Gardener Granted Aid After Workhouse Incident

Guardians report on the case of Gardener a poor girl turned from her father's house and denied parish relief. A police officer removed her after a night in St George's workhouse and the Poor Law Commissioners urge a controlled system for vagrant relief, including a separate casual poor ward and door-hour limits. A benevolent donor then provided immediate relief and a Mendicity Society effort to secure employment.

Union Hall St. George’s Parish St. George’s St. Saviour’s Poor Law Commissioners Poor Law Commission-office Somerset-house Metropolitan Police E. Cuadwicx Mitcham

Damages Awarded in Mieville Adultery Case at Guildhall

In the Common Pleas Court a special jury awarded £500 damages to Jean Louis Mieville in a divorce case against Mr Poley. The trial detailed Mieville and his Swiss wife Mrs Mieville’s marriage, alleged adultery with Poley, and financial settlements. Evidence included family testimony and witness accounts from relatives and staff.

Rolls' Court motion to restrain Lord Dundonald heir

In Rolls Court on Friday a motion sought to restrain Richard Reilly from negotiating two bills of exchange for £2392 3s each, accepted by Lord Cochrane. Counsel said interest ran 60 to 70 percent, totaling £623 14s 6d. the lord swore he had received at most £600 on £4784 6s. He demurred to judgment. The father offered to pay the advances with 10 percent interest, which was refused, and an action in the Queen's Bench was commenced. The motion was granted.

Rolls’ Court Richard Reilly Lord Cochrane Earl of Dundonald Queen’s Bench

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