The Bate Robberies and the Great Western Railway Case
At Guildhall police court Daniel Garrett and the London and Birmingham line suspect a railway theft ring. Prosecution outlines a system of railway robberies linked to anonymous letters and forged handwriting. Evidence traces Garrett to Maynard and others with trunks, des patches, and letters found at lodgings. The case unfolds with multiple witnesses and adjournments as prosecutors press charges against Garrett and Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Tulsday
Daniel Garrett
Alderman Hughes Hughes
Great Western
London and Birmingham
Bridgewater
Charles Maynard
Howland Street
Fitzroy Square
Newgate
Jance
Great Western Railway
Daniells
Bath
London
Winter
Belgrave Square
Maynard
Hhis
Morley
Chering-crogs
Sandhurst
Prance
Clarkson
Culpepper
Dragoon Guards
Garrett
Nash
Portien
Mr. Nash
Mr. Clarkson
Compter
John Smith
Mersnerd
J. Culpepper
Butler
Croes
Witess
Joan Collard
Lodgins
North Street
Lissen-grave
Jim
Giltspur Street
Hughes
Collard
Meynard
Louisa Landemen
Queen Street
Edgeware Read
Agi
Daniella
Great, Western Railway
Paddington
Alderman Hughes
Daniells Sare
James Hawkins
Kennington Green
Lambeth
Cook Public
Witness
Clark
Rosetta Noble
Lisson Grove
Clerkson
Great Western Company
Humphreys
London and Birmingham Railway Company
M. Clesrkeon
Dininahoas
Paneees Nate
Blossoms Inn
Selsater Maynard
John Rowland Wilson
Yoard
Garrett Nome
William John Winter
Éwin-Street
Barnes
Devonshire
Mr. Humphreys
London and
Birmingham
Price Lewis
W. H. Roberts
Oxford-street
Keye
John Broome
Sun Tavern
Air Street
Piccadilly
Lewis
Benson
Keefe
Wolverton
Liesongrove
Webb
Huddersfield
Rugby
Euston
Brighton Company
India
Legal & Miscellaneous: old notes on law and railways
A long fragment from a 19th century periodical discusses a variety of legal matters. It references assumpsit actions, lunacy laws, post office service criticisms, railway ten percent limits, and notices to various correspondents. The piece weaves commentary on currency, governance, and social issues with formal and informal opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amicus
A. P
Post Office
C. H
Treasury
Afr
Gladstone
Enquirer
Egham
E. P
Jane
J. B
J. F.L
John Knox
JS. W
Mundabili
L. S
England
Ollendorf
M. L.B
Discovery Pugitd
Nuat
M.N.O
Banna
Weekly Chronicle
Hawser Tammox
Bull Head-court
New gale-Street
Spero
T. M. Nu
Wm. Pitt
W BP
London
Sunrise and tide guide for Great Britain and Ireland 1848
A dated Sunday calendar fragment explains how to compute sunrise sunset times from latitude, notes high water times at major ports including London Docklands and ports like Bristol Falmouth Dover and Dublin, and gives weekly liturgical references with Michaelmas farm and Trinity readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Andreland
Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
Bork
Falmouth Harbouor
Aull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
O Connell and Ireland in the Irish Times Eye
The piece critiques Daniel O Connell and the Irish Repeal movement noting shifting public faith, October retreats, and November rallies. It warns against using agitation as policy, praises Irish zeal, questions English governance, and reflects on clergy, politics, and potential outcomes for Ireland amid pressures from reform and rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O'Connell
Ireland
Europe
Great Britain
Trish
O'Connell
Noman
England
Lord Normanby
Soi-Di
Repeal Organisation
Ieat
Tipperary
Thurles
Maynooth
Crolly
Murray
M‘hale
The Last Hope of Chartism and Small Farms
The piece mocks Feargus O Connor and his Chartist dream of land reform via small holdings. It critiques the idea as an overoptimistic plan to turn land into perpetual, self renewing wealth, arguing skepticism about feasibility while noting potential landlord profits and broader economic questions. It contrasts with O Connors Belgian tour and urges sobriety and practical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feargus O'Connor
England
New School
Golconda
Potosi
Feargus O’‘Connor
Isarcher
Manchester
Sheffield
Chartist
O'Connor
Liege
England and Ireland toward a separate state alliance
The speaker warns that England faces recurring cycles of prosperity and distress, predicting trouble unless Ireland gains via a separate parliaments alliance. He asserts unity with Ireland but rejects full separation, condemning prolonged conflict and urging cautious reform while noting Orangeism’s reorganization as a dangerous political tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Europe
America
Ireland
Lord Stanley
Orangemen
Twa
Prince Albert Clears Himself of Dog Sale Suspect
Prince Albert has discharged his servant Thomas Topp and exonerated himself from suspicions of countenancing brutal practices in sport. Geoffrey Pearl counters with a letter arguing Topp acted to protect his master’s property by selling the dog, which was a poppy whelp, amid Mary Wells’ fright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
MR. Pearl
Thomas Topp
Paragon
Geoffrey Pearl
Topp
Mary Wells
Alr. Peas in trouble over inappropriate intrusion claims
The letter accuses Alr. Peas of entering a room without consent to examine a married woman while her husband was away and she rested in bed. It argues protection of property via law, condemns his zeal as excessive, and suggests stronger consequences or legal action. It also contemplates the Mary Wells incident and implies a hypothetical lawful remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faom Guspowdzh
Samuel Moves
Charing Cross Hospital
Bedfordbury
Fleet Street
East Temple Chambers
Whitefriar
Farringdon Street
Greenwich
John Chambers
Mereworth
Chambers
Suppex
Cartaix D'Ursax
Mr. Bedford
Westminster
J. G. D'Urban
Norris Street
Haymarket
Old Cock Tavern
Market Street
St. James's
W. S. Cooper
R.N
Benjamin D'Urban
Griffin
West Indies
United Service
Decessed
Regent’s Park
Michael Lambion Este
Peas
Motify
Topp
Geoffrey Peari
Mary Wells
Death of Earl Spencer Reflects on Public Service
A long obituary reflecting on Lord Spencer's public life in the House of Commons, praising his steady leadership and kindness of heart. It notes his role in uniting liberal factions, his stance on trade and reform, and contrasts his legacy with contemporary critics. Also mentions royal plans and unrelated local notices about ships, voters, and railway safety prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Spencer
Lord Spencer
England
House of Commons
Lord Brougham
Lord Grey
Lord Althorp
Times
Walter
Ireland
Mr. Cobden
Mr. Ward
Windsor
Prince Consort
Oxborne House
Windsor Castle
New Stxam Satr Company
Bantry
Halifax
New York
Lord of the Soil
Cork
Baiautax
Borough of
Brighton
Town Hall
Robert Richmond
Tories
Henry George Hewlett
John Marshall
Eastern Counties Railway
John Whitticomb
Tottenham
Wells
Eastern Counties Railway Company
Cambridge
London
Tottenhaw
Gibson
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Bate
Cock Tavern
Kennington
Mary Clerk
London Parcels Delivery Company
South Western Railway
BeningGeld
Gosport
Beningfeld
Beningfield
Isabella Ann White
Strand
China
London and Birmingham Railway
Foxgnat Oy
Bisner
Wexis
Cathedral
Mates
Banwell
Welle
Penton
Thia City
Everett
Bristol Gazette
Puomsaa
North Lathops
Tre Moon
Satz
Dana
the Weekly Chronicle
Robert Peel
Epunk
Continental States
Banda
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