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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 03, 1841

Page

6

Letter From Newgate Reveals Blakesley Penitence

A crowd gathered at the bar as Lock, a Newgate turnkey, delivered a letter addressed to Mrs Blakesley. Mrs Burdon identified the handwriting as Robert Blakesley and destroyed the missive. Gov. Cope disavowed any copy or knowledge of the letter. Blakesley is reported improving, reading religious works, and penitent, while his wife is urged to forgiveness and a reunion. The written copy to his wife expresses remorse for a crime and asks for forgiveness and later visitation.

Lock Newgate Jem Blakesley Carver Robert Blakesley Sevenoaks Buakestey James

Blakesley health update from Newgate prison cell details

The report to Friday shows Robert Blakesley recovering from admission weakness after examination by the lord mayor. He eats and sleeps well, rises at six, and spends days near the chapel in a central cell. Contacts with his wife and visitors are restricted as authorities try to ease his distress.

Robert Blakesley Newgate Cope Blakesley Greenacre Pegsworth Marchant Corvoisier Mr. Burdon Mr. Cope Mr. Cove King’s Head English Burdon

Murder mystery and storm distress reach far coast

Reports detail a murder in progress house with clues of a hidden killer and a large reward while heavy hurricane weather lashes coastlines. Wilkinson the police pursues the culprit as ships suffer delays and farms flood Essex marshes. Floricultural show at Salthill proceeds despite weather with royal patrons absent.

Wuirsy Wilkinson Park Herald Lars Gate London Essex Thames Dantra Exeipirion Salthill Floricultural Society Botham’s Hotel Salthill Prince Albert Duke of Buckingham Sahtill Botham’s Bent Ian Druck Duke of the

Central Criminal Court Sentences and Sessions Results

The Central Criminal Court sentenced numerous individuals to transportation for terms from seven to fifteen years, with many named offenders listed. Additional sentences included imprisonment and hard labor for various terms in the houses of correction, plus periods of private whipping, traverses to next sessions, or liberty on recognizance. The court adjourned to Monday, the fifth of October next.

Charles Jeffs James Smith William Smith James Spurre Alexander Munroe J. Brown Wm. Bottomley J. Smith Jeremiah Rogers J. William Berry Michael Savage Mary Haroy J. Franklin Thomas Martin Edward Jones Cecilia Inman W. Jones Joseph Cook William Jones W. Smith George Wood J. Horne W. Wyatt Abraham Titmus W. Chiffney W. Scott J. Hinge J. Howard John Comber Alias Marchant George Jenkins James Williams William Cox Daniel Welland Mary Briant Ellen Campbell Mary Ann Pope William Goodwin John Winford William Sanders Edward Sherrett John Green John Howard Ann Simmons Rowland Owen William Sharp William Wells Mary Ryan D. Lloyd Mary Hughes Charles Phillips Richard Parsons W. Gray James Potter J. Horsey J. Wright James Sallow Thomas Smith Ron Smith William Lynn Sive Elisabeth Dixon Mary Ann Swift Elizabeth Dalan Ellen Cullen Ann Campbell Margaret Ford W. Thompson W. Bradbury James Watson John Lowe Charles Hamilton J. Sanders William Hollingdale John Jones W. Lee Henry Hall John Round George Vernon Thomas Sterne David M‘cue John Andrews Joseph Brown John Brown Richard Price F. M‘donald J. Chappell N. Bowden Frederick White Thomas Edwards William Johnson John Labberton W. Ayres Elizabeth Langford Caroline Lee Mary Ann Hill Mary Ann Oliver Sarah Putterell Sarah Thompson Mary Sullivan Mary Coleman Eliza Jones Elizabeth Wetherall Catherine Reed Elizabeth Paul John Williams Samuel Stone Jos. Cooper John Burfitt John Birkett Thos. Burke Samuel William Bailey Mary O'Connor Joseph Isaacs

Conductor charged after assault on Mrs Moss at Whitechapel

Police report details a Pearson and Co Fulham omnibus altercation where conductor James Baker allegedly dragged Mrs Moss from the Royal Exchange stop, injuring her arm and leg. The case proceeds with bail set and intent to prosecute. Separate items note a Begging charge in Great Ormond street and a brutal melee by American sailors at East Smithfield.

James Baker Pearson and Co Fulham Moss Whitechapel Royal Exchange

Indecent Books Seized From Charterhouse Street Shop

James M Danell a Charterhouse Street bookseller surrendered on a warrant charging him with exposing five indecent pamphlets in his shop window. The case, under the Vagrant Act Amendment, prompted by the Society for the Suppression of Vice, includes objections on public exposure and details of police actions at Roseman Street station and the shop.

James M.danell Charter-house-street Long-lane Clarkson Society For the Suppression of Vice Wontner Alderman Humphery Alfred Charles’ Smith Roseman-street Kershaw

Indecent pictures case ends with punishment and public note

A Bow Street case details a master printer failing to desist from selling indecent pamphlets after a society order. The defendant promises to stop, but is committed to the House of Correction for one month. Separate summaries cover a handbag theft and a brutal knife attack by Louisa Norton, leading to Newgate commitment.

Wontner Kershaw Clarkson Alderman Humphery Charterhouse School Continent Alderman Figmphery House of Correction William Johnson Richard Wilson Fleet Street Wilson

Man Charged With Stolen Silver Watch At Euston Square

Henry Harris was arraigned for stealing a silver watch and wearing apparel from Thomas Draper of 16 Drummond Crescent Euston Square. Draper housed him about ten days earlier, Harris fled with the items, then surrendered to S division and confessed. He remains fully committed for trial.

Henry Harris Thomas Draper Drummond-crescent Euston-square

Pair charged in Soho burglary and pawnbroker fined

William Webb and John Vine, with John Smith, faced charges for stealing furniture and deeds from a loft in Plough-yard Crown-street Soho, with a £49 reward offered for recovery. All three were committed. In Queen Square, pawnbroker George Ravener faced a summons for charging more than lawful interest on a pledge, convicted to a mitigated penalty of 20s 3d and costs after witnesses testified they sought evidence to prove excess interest.

William Webb John Vine John Smith Crown-street Soho Smith Queen Square George Ravener Queen’s Row Brompton Mr. Humphreys Charles Wyatt Humphreys Wyatt

William and Mary Ann Gibbons Led Riot At Workhouse

Mary Ann Gibbons and six fellow female paupers aged 15 to 18 at St. Luke's workhouse faced charges before Mr. Bingham. The master described ongoing unrest, with a fire set in the girls hall by the inmates. Gibbons resisted orders, attacked him with a hassock and crockery, and a knife was thrown as others egged her on. Fire was also set in an out-office. Gibbons was remanded for Tuesday. others were committed 21 days to the House of Correction.

William Jackson Richard England William Hill Richard Brown Robert Lewis St. James New York St. Katharine Dock G. C.norton John M‘mahon Phenix East Smithfield Johan Thomas London Hospital John Thomas Samuel Seppen Richard Maroney St. James Jackson England Thomas Ponsonby Phcenix Thomas Hill Alexander Robertson Emma Dundee Phoenix Lawrence Levy Catherine Connor New York Norton Lewis Martin Moss Charlotte Taylor London Thomas Taylor St. George’s-in-the-East Sir John Woskxnousk Mary Ann Gibbons Mary Ann Smith Mary White Emma Fletcher Elizabeth Ferguson Sarah Ballard Elizabeth Robinson St. Luke's Bingham Gibbons House of Correction Thomas Smith William and Delia_Dobell

Assaults at Holywell Lane Shoreditch Lead to Convictions

In Holywell Lane Shoreditch a man named Smith was convicted of beating a husband and wife after a dispute over 5s 6d, with a third person injured in the melee. Henry Newman was sentenced for attempting to rescue Smith and for urging mob action, as police detained both men amid a crowd of about a hundred. Smith was fined and jailed for four months with peace-bail, Newman for six weeks.

Holywell Lane Shoreditch Henry Newman Smith Holland Holywell-lane Newman Bingham

Smugglers face £100 fine in Thames information case

Monday at the Thames office John Aylmore steward of the Lord Lowther East Indiaman faced a custom‑house charge for smuggling cigars. The judge ordered a £100 fine and imprisonment until paid. Similar tobacco charges arose against Wm. Jarrett of the Jupiter and a vacuum of details about the Jupiter’s pump well and a tinsnuff cannister of twelve pounds of foreign tobacco. The case noted the possibility of mercy if proven first offence or mitigating circumstances. A separate summons brought shipowner Thomas Ward before the court over a claim by two seamen for £19 each from the Say on Whaling voyage of the Darque Zephyr.

John Aylmore Wm. Jarrett Jupiter St. Petersburg Robert Grey Scotia Henry Morgan Custom-House Tin Cannister Grey Board of Customs Thomas. Ward Ratcliff Broderip Joseph Henry Thos. Boyd South Seas Hodgson Ward

Mutinous Crew Dismissed In Admiralty Proceedings

The case centers on the mutinous conduct of crew members after Captain Abbott's death. A protest by mate Fowles dated November 26 at Linea ore described insubordination forcing a course change to Amboyna, where Boyd’s bad conduct led to flogging by a Dutch captain. Hodgson noted the ex parte documents gave a strong case but warned admissibility issues. Broderip argued against paying the sums claimed, suggesting seamen pursue wage claims in the Court of Admiralty. summonses were dismissed.

Abbott Mr. Ward Fowles Linea Ore Amboyna Boyd Bro Derip Hodgson Broderip

Brentford Petty Sessions Horse Stabbing Case

William Fuller, a Hanwell tailor with a wooden leg, faced a Brentford magistrates panel charged with stealing and stabbing a mare owned by Mr. Rackliff of Ealing. Evidence shows Fuller allegedly stabbed the horse on Roxeth common, then sought to sell it to a slaughterer. the animal was later identified at Smithfield. He was committed to Newgate for trial at the Central Criminal Court.

Brentford William Fuller Hanwell G. Baillie Daniel Rackliff Ealing Drayton Green-lane James Lamb Kilburn Lamb Paddington Roxeth Common Mortimer Newman Mr. Mortimer Guildhall Rackliff Lawrance I’ Division Newgate Central Criminal Court

Distressing case of Miss Mary Harrison inquest at Jermyn Street

An inquest at the Black Horse in Jermyn Street, Westminster, examined Miss Mary Harrison who died by hanging in her bedchamber. The 37-year-old dressmaker suffered mental distress after her sister's marriage. Verdict: she hung herself in a state of temporary mental derangement. A separate review covered four sheep‑stealers, including Wilson and Beardsmore, with charges tied to sheep thefts from Maidwell and Cater.

Black Horse Tavern Jermyn-street St. James's Higgs Westminster Mary Harrison No. 4 Hersel Ilford House of Correction William Pierce Daniel Maidwell Leatherhead Smithfield-market Kingston Beardsmore Wilson Rogers Barkingside Essex Stringer Romford Inspector Richardson Barking-side Brentwood Smithfield Market Jones Maidwin Sumnitees C. EK. Wilson Colonel Cater Southend Lewisham Kent Cater Brennan S$ Division of Police Waa

Accidents and deaths from inquests in London area

Multiple inquests reported across London districts include an apparent self strangulation by a boy using a strap, a 70 foot fall from a parapet, a drowning in the Thames, and a cab accident with a five pound deodand. Also noted are a Greenwich pensioner found dead in water, a cabinet-maker who died after a fall, a seven year old killed by chimney collapse, and a man who died by prussic acid amid suspected temporary insanity.

Baker Trest William Clark Boyd Homerton Gate Bo d Sebowea Trent William Boyd Arseery Bowelinendr Lincoln's Inn-fields Rele Harvey Georga High Street Shadwell James Gummett Mary Hare Betts-street St. George's Cadiz London Henry Higgs Red Lion Princes Street Westminster John Fos Canning Kino Street Westminster Hospital Grosvenor Arms Grosvenor-meirs Richard Mallen Grosvenor-mews Lineutarn Dear Garenwich Jead-Mills Battersea Fields Three Crowns Court Royal Hospital Row Barratt Guy's Hospita Payne Wiliam Bradshaw Regent Street Kenningne Cross George Mason Kennnsgton Regent-street Reader Clapham Onmi Nile Wakley S.P Montpelier Anderson St. Paxeras St. Panteras Road Wiliam Elmes Bow-street Thomas Poore Dawes Maddes Street Jardine Ateniey Gren “Iva Emily Jane Tompkins Herbert James Waterloo Road Coach and Horses High Holbe William Nicholson Rainer Hughes High Holborn

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