British Strategy in Afghanistan and India 1839 Campaign Plans
The article outlines projected operations in Afghanistan with an army expected to meet in Motie in mid September. It cites campaign costs and aims to restore prisoners, demonstrate British invincibility, and withdraw forces from western valleys. It notes reinforcements reaching Bombay, a Scinde observation corps, and debates over Dost Mahomed vs Fatteh Jung in Cabul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mot Ie
India
Cabul
Akhbar
Soliman
Elienborough
Allahabad
Kurnau
Simla
Scinde
Bombay
England
Monsoeon
Charles Napier
New South Wales
Hon
Cameron
Mahimed
Cabal
Fatteh Jung
Shah Soojah
Dest Mahomed
Dost Mahomed
Ameer
Affghanistan
Capture of Chapoo Reported in Early June from China
News from China describes the May 1 capture of Chapoo with no British losses. During a patrol through the town, resistance erupted from a joss house where Tartar soldiers hid, killing Colonel Torlinson and wounding Colonel Mountain Captain Campbell and Lieutenant Jodell. Reports warn of delays in India’s plans against China and note monsoon rains and prevailing cholera, with preparations to attack Nankin noted amid late-season movement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chapoo
Joss House
Torlinson
Royal Irish
Mountain
Campbell
Jodell
India
Nankin
Indian troop moves amid illness and legends of Hindoo royalty
Reports note several shipwrecks including the Allele from Bombay to Mauritius and the Copeland from Liverpool to China. Deaths among rulers in Surat and Odeypore are reported. Suttees decline slightly as troops prepare to leave Candahar amid sickness. Captain Lawrence rumored moved by Akhbar Khan. Rain in Bompay floods the Ganges affecting indigo. Mauritius letters cite currency shortages and tighter banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allele
Bombay
Mauritius
Copeland
Liverpool
China
Martha Ridgeway
Nabob
Surat
Odeypore
India
Jellalabad
Pollock
Candahar
Akhbar Khan
Lawrence
Bompay
Ganges
Meetings at St Leoxarp parish over poor relief and gas use
A parish meeting in St Leoxarp's vestry-room debated funding for the poor and the use of gas in services after disruption led by curate Wix and church officials. Resolutions condemned Wix's conduct and urged discontinuing gas for weekday services, with notices sent to the vicar and bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leoxarp's
Sucrepitcu
Cerinus Scexp
Cuercu
Cheesewright
Ware
Yarrow
Wix
Renleman
Price
Packen
Selfe
Wesleyan Society
England
Yes
East Lothian
Freemasons
Hell
53D
Edinburgh
Mr. List
Duke of Buccleuch
Lord John Scott
Sir John Hope
Scott Moncrieff
List
Mr. Moncrief
Min
Duke
Meeling
Dalkeith Palace
Old Craighall
Bate
Old Craighill
Newbattle
Dalkeith
Calton
Craighall
Bowden
Duke of
The Special Commission Sermon at Christchurch and Trials
Judges and officials attended divine service as the special commission opened in Tamworth. The sermon by Rev J E B Coldwell urged obedience to authorities and blamed rioters on atheism and infidelity, while the court prepared to try prisoners for riot and other offences tied to wage disputes and the so called people's charter. The judge explained treason standards and urged swift, rigorous justice to restore order and religion, ending with a call for religious instruction to prevent future unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
J. EB. Coldwell
Paine
Voltaire
Hume
3D Dragoon Guards
Earl Talbot
Tamworth
Walsall
Lord Ingestre
Viscount Sandon
Richd
Lyuletuns Kawaya Monkton
William Faulkner Chetwynd
Francis Eld
Thomas Hawke Parke
Edward Grove
Hugh Henshawe Williamson
George ‘Thomas Whitgreave
Thomas Bowyer Addeley
Henry Georye
William Leigh
Henry Alderson
Thomas Salt
Thomas Cartwright
James Oldhaw Oldham
Charles Couley
Thomas Powis
Samuel Stone Briscoe
Charles Smith Foster
Esyrs
Bellamy
Grand Jury
George TV
Laren Baylies
William Ellis
Edward the Third
Ellis
Charles the
Pyim
Special Commission
Crme
Trial of thirty rioters for burning Dr Vale Vale House
A long Liverpool style court heard the trial of thirty defendants charged with riot and destruction at Dr Vale's house in Stoke, including Jervase Phillips and James Whiston. Witnesses described a mob entering the home, wrecking furniture, breaking windows, and setting fires, with multiple individuals identified in the violence.
Jury weighs intent in mob arson trials at assizes
The judge directs jurors to infer intent from actions in a case where a mob set a house ablaze. He notes both interior and exterior fires and the role of furniture thrown from windows, stressing that verdicts hinge on evidence and common sense about shared designs.
Novel mode of finding verdicts in Stafford trials
Twenty six of twenty seven prisoners charged with burning Rev Vale's house were found guilty in a novel jury method. The chief justice directed jurors to review each prisoner as he commented on evidence, marking their verdicts, then submitting them. Hamlet Jackson and others were found guilty with swift deliberation. Proceedings included further indictments for theft and riot, with dragoons guarding prisoners and notable figures present.
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Wall House
St Tarrono
Baron Parke
Baron Rolte
Nisi Prius Court
Vale—Johin Parris
Richard Wright
George Colelough
Alias Cogsey Nelley
John Willams
Jersuse Phallips
James Sanders
Joseph Whiston
Hamlet Jackson
James Millington
Thomas Wagstaffe
Joseph Sanders
Sampson Whitehouse
Thomas Cotton
Samuel Eaton
Willian Shaw
William Bradbury
Richard Edge
Josiah Gilbert
Willian Cartlidge
Thomas Banks
John Owen
John Powell
William Hollins
Thomas Jackson
Edward Smith
Henry Dimuuck
James ‘Pott
Janes Hurst
Joseph Hurst
Stake-upon -Trent
Steford
Benjamin Vale
Sergeant Ladiow
Sergeant Talfourd
Godson
Queen’s Counsel
Warrington
Talbot
Crown
Whiston
Price
K V. Lee
Toft, Smith
Phillips
Meteyard
Shaw
Jackson
Dimmock
Allen
Cartlidge
Edge
Harris
Millington
Neale
Williams
Wright
Huddlestone
Maury Ann Vale
Sergeant Ludlow
Tom
de. Vale
Manmna Turner
Dee
Jervase Phillips
Thad
London
Parliament House
Morecroft
Wagstaffe
Dr. Yale
Joseph Rowbotham
Mr. Pierce
Emma Turner
Mr. Godson
Dr. Vale
Mwo
Banks
Hurst
John Barker
Langton
Aehe
Henry Dimmock
Serjeant Ludlow
Longton
Samuel Taton
Crose
Lane End
George Barlow
George Barlow, Examined By Mr. Waddington: Tam A Potter, Living At Etruria
Smith
Mr. Lee
Charles Harvey
Iook Millington
John Williams
Janes Toft
Toft
Taft
Cross
Richard Bailey
Serjeant Talfourd
William Halline
Hollins
Mr. Allen
Waddington
Thomas Powell
Wepxes
Mr. Price
Thomas Jack
Oy Baffey
Che
Huddleston
Blore
Eaton
Ounce
Laem
Toan
Shera
Bar Enhier
Cach
George Cotclough
James Saunders
Hamiet Jackson
Tr. Vale
Stafford
Charles Wright
John Alaris
Joseph Wilston
Vnniston
Vale
Viscount Sandon
Rolfe
Parke
John Rodon
James Ibbs
John Lovett
William Shaw
Hill
Sike-upon
Trent
Baron Rolfe
James Rathbone
Philip Deane
William Shilsby
Edwin Moss
Samuel Gibson
Cheshire Prisoner Trials Opens At Chester Castle
Special commission for trial of prisoners charged with commission offences in Cheshire opened at Chester castle. Lord Abinger Sir E H Alderson and Sir C Cresswell presiding. Calendar lists 66 prisoners, many in Stockport workhouse attack case, others for rioting intimidation and conspiracy, with 18 illiterate and 7 proficient readers and writers among them. The court adjourned to the next day with all cases expected to finish by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
B.D. Davenpri
Chester Castle
Stockport
Ue Reali
Brookfield
Glasssop
Afr
Samuel Shepley
Baring Brothers Tax Reports and Drunkenness Inquest
The Globe notes Baring Brothers and Co have returned profits to the tax office at under £150 on average over three years and request clerks to review the returns, linking it to Latin American dealings. An inquest at Bridge House Burough Read found Henry Jackson suffocated after nights of heavy drinking, verdict accidental suffocation. Punch previews October fashions with remarks on travel attire, rain gear, and emerging trends including the Macintosh, Berlin clothing, and Chusan imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baring, Brothers, and Co
America
Globe
Payne
Bridge-house
Burough Read
Henry Jackson
Fria
Prior-street
Blackfriars
George Luke
Suffolk-street
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the Special Commission
the Weekly Chronicle
William Cartlick
Mr. Waddington
Bradbury
Tutsnay
James Bough
John Harris
George Bailey
Fenton
Cartledge
Broadhuret Harding
Ser
Jeant ‘Talfourd
Thomas Hughes
Sle
Manchester
J. Hulme
Potter
Mr. Waddinngton
Whitehouse
William Machin
Tualot
Markethall
Joseph Robotham
Ludlow
Glover
Reuben Great
Colclough
George Barker
Mr. Talbot
John Nicholls
Sergeant Tallourd
Richard Hawkins
Joseph Woolley
Rod
Ike
Gilbert
Thomas Moorcroft
Tam
Newcastle
Richard Cycles
Dawes
Tsaw Sanders
Sanders
Elizabeth Brammer
Owen
Charles Hatton
Gudson
Dr. Vile
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