Chartist trial unfolds with witnesses and police strategy
Fragmentary testimony traces meetings at the Druid Arms Greenwich and the Orange Tree. defendants press defense while the Attorney General argues the necessity of government action to uncover and thwart a potential conspiracy. Witnesses describe Powell and others, alleged plots, and arms sales. Proceedings resume with jurors allowed to rest due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Thomas Powell
Powell
Tom
Charles Goodfellow
Chartist Association
Australis
Orange Tree
Orange Street
Angaat
Dean Street
Davis
Croas
Ballantine
John Stanton
R Division
Wat Tyler
Cuartiats
Greenwich
Stanton
Stenton
Joseph Munday
Shady
Munday
Duke of Wellington
Heath
Parris
Blackheath Hill
London
Robinson
Ward
Bonner
Druid’s Arms
Marke
John Staunton
R. Division of Police
Wat Tyler Brigade of Chartiers
Chartista
Ross
Richie
Aving
Baron Platt sums up historic conspiracy trial notes
The judge addressed jurors on impartial verdicts as the defense and prosecution debated the plan to subvert the constitution. Powell’s role as a possible silent conspirator was scrutinized, with caution on witness credibility and reliance on corroboration from independent testimony. The summing concluded around 3:45 PM and a correction was noted regarding a claimed son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Platt
Justice Williams
Powell
Forts
Cuffey
Chartists Found Guilty as Transported for Life
The jury returned a guilty verdict against Cuffey, Lacey, Fay, and Dowling on charges connected to Chartist actions. Sentencing declared transportation beyond the seas for life for all prisoners, with remarks from Baron Platt and dramatic farewells from the defendants. The court adjourned to Monday, and further trials were anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straight
Cuffey
Lacey
Fay
Dowling
John Mitchel
Coffey
Graira
Trish
Itia
Bucknauan Auction Opens Sumptuous Japan Rooms Sale
The Bucknauan sale resumed with large audience Ed ward Manson presiding. The Queen Dowager’s bedstead, originally £30, fetched £85 near Walesby’s £40–£50 bedstead total. A Duchess d Angouleme screen sold for £5 7s 6d and an ottoman brought 33 guineas. Several lots showed extravagantly high prices, including an oriental japan cabinet at 26 guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknauan
Edward Manson
Japan
Stowe
Walesby
Northampton
d’Angouleme
Leroux's Constitution Project Splits Power Among Three Bodies
A French politician M Pierra Leroux published a plan for a democratic and social constitution. It abolishes monolithic rule by creating Judicial, Legislative, and Executive bodies, each with three chambers and 300 elected officials every three years. The proposal includes a unique threefold representation with varied professions and a symbolic seal system for each body. A second note reports Countess de Landsfeld attacked in Berchtesgaden as she traveled with two escorts, mobs pelting her carriage and several arrests made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Leroux
Pierra Leroux
National Assembly
Assemblée Nationale, &c. &c
Ministry of the Interior
Lora Montxs
Berchtesgadem
Bavaria
Countess de Landsfeld
Lolz Montes
Louis I
Mme. de Landsfeld
Lola
Nuisance at premises and legal queries across letters
A long reader letters page discusses nuisance abatement, landlord title, costs taxation, inheritance disputes, and court procedures. It covers damages for cistern overflow, maintenance of illegitimate children, equity acts, and public notices, with various named readers and generic legal guidance.
Coalition of Railways Warn Public of Joint Plan
The Weekly Chronicle warns of a secret alliance among Great Western, South Western, and North Western railways aiming to reduce services, cut staff, and raise fares. It argues a state-controlled rail system is needed and condemns private monopolies harming travelers and the economy. The piece also argues for emigration reforms to Australia, urging female paupers be sent to balance colonies, with government support and parental consent measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestre
Glyn
Rasse
Chaplin
Ganges
Great Western
North Western Railways
Midland Counties
Basinghall Street
Messrs Russell, Glyn, Chaplin and Co
South Western
North Western
Railway Board
Australia
Earl Gray
Earl Grey
Barwen
Sidney
Wales
Antipodes
England
Abirth
Hell Upon Earth
Pacific
Death of Lord George Bentinck and the Protectionists
A Victorian-era editorial laments Lord George Bentinck’s death and his exit from politics. It portrays his leadership of the Protectionists as fading as Free Trade advances, arguing the Country Party and Peel opposed him. The piece claims his departure weakens the Protectionist cause and suggests the party should merge with the broader national contingent embracing Free Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Protectionists
Thames
Lord Bentinck
Country Party
Sir R. Peel
George Bentinck
Canning
R. Peel
G.bentinck
Free Trade
Tyrells
Sibthorpa
Mileses
Aelvea
Atroros
Diareeli
House of Commons
Cobden on the Disarmament of Nations
A London letter discusses Mr. Cobden’s stance in Brussels on disarmament, arguing that armies are economically costly yet essential for protection. It weighs the role of soldiers and police as stabilizers, noting the immense cost of 2,350,000 troops at about £50 each per year and the danger of reducing defenses before peace is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cobden
Starge
Brussels
Europe
Cobden
Paris
Ferdinand
Austria
Westbourne Terrace
Lance Ation
Sanitary Legislation and the New Health Board
The Board of Health has been formally constituted with Lord Morpeth presiding at Gwydyr House Whitehall. Lord Arbely is an honorary commissioner and Mr Edwin Chadwick a paid member, causing strong medical opposition who doubt the board can manage health reforms without medical expertise. Critics fear rash leadership and warn the administration could fail without skilled input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
Queen's Bench
Ace
Congleton
John Russell
Robert Peel
Dulwich
Hampton
Stroud
Cirencester
Andrew
Bradford
Clapham
Courts of Equity
Denmark Hill
Clonmel
St. James
Rotherhithe
Miss Brunton
Countess of
Craven
Bolton
Thurlow
Foote
Harrington
Miss Stephens
Countess of Essex
Chester
Billington
Newcastle
Golam
Afr
Justice Maule
Newceastle
Lancaster
Hammersmith
B.B
Adelphi
Cembrian
Annie
Cantab
Stilton
C. P
Cardigan
Delta
Scarboro
Fairplay
Strand
Joe
Fogarty
Woodbridge
HL. H
Westminster
City
Houghton le Spring
Joseph
Stourport
Janius
New Forest
J. W
Thropston
Kate
Derby
Reading
Doctors’ Commons
Matilda
Regent's Park
Merton
Staindrop
M.T
Vincent Square
L. D
London Docks
C.croydon
Sear
Droitwich
Steehold
R. H
Rose
Alr
Jones
Grand Junction
Bfanchester
Stephenson J
Septimus
Maidstone
Snell
Paddington
Ankara
Iss
Stamford
S. W
Wimbledon
Camberwell
Richard Roe
John Doe
Thomas Barnard
Tomasine
Barnard Castles
East India Company Ees
T. M
Bristol
Yv.o
Brompton
Lw.o.t
Wrexlam
Home Secretary
Whitechapel
New Road
X.Y. Z
Wigan
Board of Health
Lord Morpeth
Gwydyr House
Svhitehall
Hhis Lorsship
Lord Aebley
Edwin Chadwick Ae
Mr. Chadwick
Phaeton
Emigration Plan for Pauper Children in Marylebone
Correspondence between the Colonial Office and Marylebone Vestry discusses sending youthful paupers to the Colonies. Guardians cite high poor-rate costs and workhouse upbringing hindering employment. They propose joint parish and Emigration Fund support, with each child to receive 58 pounds for passage and 2 pounds for outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Office
Marylebone Vestry
Marylebone
Earl Grey
The Arbitral Vision against a World of Power and Passion
The piece argues that treaties and arbitration fail in a world of unequal states. It notes England and France influence half Europe, while weaker nations cannot bind stronger ones. It warns that passions, not law, will govern major disputes and that arbitration would be wasted paper without equal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posers Sea
England
Teonyson
Aung
Parliament of Men
Fev An
Ireland
France
Europa
Dublen
Bank of England votes 34 percent dividend with 1 percent bonus
An adjourned General Court of the Bank of England met to decide the half year dividend. The directors proposed 34 percent interest and profits with no tax deduction, while an amendment sought 3 percent with a 1 percent bonus. Balloting ended with 1235 votes for 34 percent and 138 for 31 percent, delivering the 34 percent dividend to be paid on October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Court of Directors
Fielder
de Wintoo
Mr. Morris
Mr. Prescott
Menera
Thomas Gribble
John Vigne
Philip Cazenove
Robert Sutton
Koight
Alderman Salomons
The Little Nick gambling house case at Castle Street
R Ashdown surrendered to answer a charge of keeping a common gambling house at No 17 Castle Street Leicester Square known as The Little Nick. Levy, Bond, and others testified of roulette plays, stakes from half-a-crown to £5, and occasional banker duties. Bond denied major criminal ties, attacked police, and a second trial followed with a not guilty verdict for Ashdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy
Ashdown
Weakes
Clarkson
Hallacd
College of Surgeons
Apain
Quadrant
Nuneaton
Cheshire
Serjeant Adams
Warwickshire
Bond
Almssey
Court of Queen's Bench
London
Laing
Commissioners of Police
J, Riley
Larner
W. A. Waddilove
Riley
Green Man
Mr. Clarkson
Court of Justice
Roland Pettie
Adams
Moses Har
John Butt
John Butt Sueenaaata
Nat 'Y
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Daniel Bure
Cartwright's
Milton Street
Toxpas
al Probies
Norte
Great Britain
Son
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Bull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Jerem
Legal & Miscellaneous
Eprtor
Great Britain and Ireland
Bivea
Ms & SA
the Weekly Chronicle
Coalition OF Railway Companies
Lord George Bentinck
Gaming House Prosecutions
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