Riot trials and Chartist arrests at Stockport and Marple
The report details riot charges against James Horsefield, Thomas Smith, John Rhodes, James Harrop, James Webb, James Hatton, Joseph and Amos Smith, and others connected to the Stockport union workhouse riot on August 11. Conspiracy and intimidation cases at Marple involve William Turner, Samuel Kay, and Robert Robinson with testimony from James Crompton. arrests and committals proceed toward Chester assizes. An arrest in Carlisle of bookseller J Arthur for sedition follows, based on Chartist activity in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockport
Ighbourhood
James Horsefield
Thomas Smith
J. Newton
P. E. Marsland
J. Marsland
W. Andrew
Esgrs
Harrop
Rhodes
Chester
Special Commission
Harrep
Rial
John Webb
Union
James Hatton
Joseph
Amos Smith
Nicholls
Cheshire Constabulary
Hyde
Maneras
Wm. Turner
Samuel Kay
Robert Robinson
Rough Robin
Marple
James A. Newton
James Crompton
King
Robinson
Turner
Mr. Isherwood
Marple-hall
Isherwood
Peter Waine
Kay
Dakin
Turner and Kary
Thomas Torkington
Werther Thorniley
Stortfox
Brot
Joseph Taylor
Compstall-bridge
Chester Assizes
J. Arthur
Blanchester
Kent
Carlisle
Arthur
Manchester
Chartist Association
Chartists of
Counterfeit Sovereigns Sellout Sparked Street Nuisance
A man named John Williams was brought before the lord mayor for obstructing a pavement by gathering a crowd to sell counterfeit sovereigns. He admitted making a living from counterfeits, was fined five pounds, and ordered to Bridewell for a month’s work. A separate case involved Thomas Storr accused of pulling down No. 3 Booker's gardens house, with witnesses detailing unauthorized demolition and sale of bricks and tiles. The prisoner was committed to trial. A third matter. a young thief with skeleton keys was remanded to Bridewell after admitting intent to rob chambers in Trinity square.
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Sertine
John Williams
Llanover
Williams
Bridewell
Alderman Wilson
Thomas Storr
Zumphreys
W. Wood
Messrs. Law and Sweeting
Southampton Buildings
Chancery-lane
Mary Levy
Alexander Levy
Newton
Booker's Gardens
Leadenhall Street
No. 3
Therisoner
JT. Hart
Bevis-marks
Boon
Court of Chancery
Wilson
Wood
Chancery Lane
Felgate
Thomas Jennings
Mr. Wood
Yprees
Hart
Hurt—Wade
Booker’s Gardens
Page
Mr. Humphreys
Roger
Joseph Davis
Trinity Square
Childs
Butler
Compter
Hhe Compter
Robbery Charge At Adelaide Gallery of Practical Science
Mary Ann Clifford faced Mr Twyford on a charge of robbery at the Adelaide Gallery in Lowther arcade. Mrs Jane Baty testified she was shocked by an accidental uplift of her dress and saw the prisoner with her purse. Constable Richard Thompson said two purses were found on the prisoner and she was committed for trial with parties bound over to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Clifford
Twyford
Adelaide Gallery of Practical Science
Lowther Arcade
Jane Baty
Thomas Hatt
Albany Street
Regent’s Park
Adelaide Gallery
Cox
Edward-street
Regent's-park
Abrs. Cox
Richard Thompson
Mr.Twyford
Frederick Hawkes Nottage
Newgate
Hancock
Hayes
City Road
Broughton
Cross
Clerkenwell
Phillips
Clarkson
Prince Albert
Royal Library
Barney O'Leary
James Barry Leary
Blarney
Jane
Carl
Dublin
Paddy Carey
Linkman
Linkman O'Leary
O'Leary
Link
Linkmen
Duoke
Northumberland
Duke of Beaufort
Fretana
Duke of Leinster
Raslight
Misher
Daly
Mason
Leary
Medi Ldo
Jack Daly
Anny
Ewelling
O'Teary
Hanners
Paden
Jnstice
Banner
Jack
Prussia
House of Commons
Blaggard
The Coventy case opens with brutal parental crimes
In London a nine year old girl Eliza Gawin testified of repeated beatings by her father Barnard Gawin and mother Mary, including belt blows, hair pulling, and head injuries. Both were committed for trial as the court heard detailed sworn evidence from Eliza and witnesses about the abuse in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventy
Barnard Gawin
Mary
Rawlinson
Eliza Gawin
Potter
Board of Guardians
Messer
Paris
Marylebone
Mr. Rawlinson
Gawin
Rom Treland
London
Meather
Mr. Fell
Elizabeth Chiscom
Eary Street
Mr. Messer
Ida
Gavin
Webb
Martin Gallaghan
Devonshire Street
Lissongrove
Raw _linson
Anne Howe
Devonshire-street
Marquis of Anglesey
Hall
Prisoner Fined For Assaults And Commits To House Of Correction
The court fined the prisoner £5 for each of the assaults on the two ladies and ordered two months’ imprisonment in default of payment. The remarks criticized the brutal and unmanly conduct of the prisoner and the proceedings were led by Ar Rawlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlinson
House of Correction
Collision at Oxford Street Ends in Case Dismissal
In Marlborough Street Sir R Douglas sues over a Paddington omnibus collision claiming negligent driving. The defendant argues the omnibus was driven into his carriage. Judge Hardwick dismisses, while crowd abuse and a settling offer are noted. Separate poor rates case involves Poland Street lodger and official assignee Belcher. Belcher liable for parish rates as official assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Douglas
Cambridge-terrace
Hyde Park
Paddington
Hardwick
Oxford-street
Sir St. Douglas
Sir R. Douglas
Bobby Peel
Toportantt
St. James’s
Roberts
Poland-street
St. James's
Belcher
Mr. Belcher
Clerkenwell Fraud Trial of Waddilove and Davis Begins
Edward Waddilave and Thos Davis appeared in the felons dock on a Middlesex fraud charge with tradesmen. Mr Humphreys outlined a large conspiracy to obtain goods from several merchants, via passes between houses. Witness Richard Durant Cumming testified that Waddilove arranged delivery of a carpet and rug to 23 Kirby Street Hatton Garden, goods never paid for, value about £8 4s 6d, with further exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicrimigine
Edward Waddilave
Thos
Davis
Humphreys
Weil
Union Hall
Middlesex
Richard Durant Cumming
Scarpet and Rue
Hatton Garden
Waddilove
Kirby-street
Hatton-garden
Witnness
Goods order dispute leads to arrest at Hatton Garden
In a London magistrates court a witness described a scheme where Davis ordered carpets to 45 Bedford Place Bayswater and goods were never sent. Waddilove aided evading payment while police found Davis at Hatton Garden. multiple tradesmen reported losses up to 50 pounds as the case unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Hie Warehoust
Hatton Lparden
Brdford-place
Bayswater
Pell
William Wilcox
Waddilove
Kirby-street
Widernessdane
Dorset Street
Fleet-street
Tiddell’s Court
Fetter-lane
Hatton Garden
W. Dear
Rogers
George's Place
Hyde-park-corner
Bedford Place
Alt. King
Holborn
Tal
Chapel-place
Borough
Mire
Ohe
Word
Ford
John Searman
Williams
Witness
Huaphreye
Bristol
Wadilieve
Spuresman
Waddlove
Cook
Peanut
Wieldilove
Combe
Mr. Davis
Robert William Triphock
George Rogers
Rogers and Dear
Suffolk-street
Humphreys
Mr. Cumbe
Marryatt
Butt
Batters
St. Andrew. Street
New Kenteromds
West
Hiestreet
Kensington
Newell
Millen Brooks
Dowling
Susan Rogers
Eulie Ford
Supposed Murder of Ten Persons by Poison
A Bolton inquest reveals arsenic in several children’s stomachs linked to Betty Eccles, wife of Henry Eccles. Evidence shows multiple family deaths over years. jury finds willful murder for three children, with probe into prior deaths and arsenic purchases.
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Folds
Little Bolton
Crown Inn
William Eccles
Henry Eccles
Devas J
Betty Haslam
Henry Eeeles
Bardcastle
Fis
Manchester
Ape
Gudi
Ulv
Lemesay
Gong
Workman
Stir
Anch
Eyo
Alice
Taylor
Denham and
Howard
Coan
Wihan Eierles
Hannah Haslam
Ann Haslam
Richard Haslam
Marei
Betty Eccles
Ann
March
James Tlaywood
Bradshaw
Ma Moscrap
Folds-read
Nice
Lever
Bollon Chronicle
Henry Areles
Salford
James Heywood
Heywood
William
Moscrop
Jotn Denham
Bolton
William Ercles
Alice Haga
Nancy Haslam
Boy Heywood
Watson
Henry Hou H Watson
War Eccles
Haslam
Nancy Heteim
Hoeywood
Yennah
Hannah Haslai
Wesswood
Mur
Janes Harris
Moserou
William Kevins
Alice Haslim
Shey
Bes
Prisoner Remanded Over Manuscript and Letters
The court remanded the prisoner until Friday after returning his manuscript and a bundle of about 800 letters. The letters, including a note from Celwel Auset and the prince, indicated payment for a leek on delivery and formed the core of the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celwel Auset
Lambeth Street Family Differences At Public House
A London magistrate hears Mrs. Greave's charge against Chevserent linked to the Globe and Friends at Morgan Street East. Evidence shows Henry Greare took possession, son-in-law Chevserent placed in charge, husband sent to an asylum, with plans to sell the property to settle creditors and aid Mrs. Greave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Greave
Globe and Friends Public
Morgan-street
Commercial-road East
Evisl
Greare
George Greare
Respectalle
Whitechapel
Globe and Friends
Sheffield
Henry Greare
Bin
Grvare
Ele
Whse
Evitt
George Gireare
Woo. Tucker
Bunk Chambers
Inlaw
Alleged attorney to Extant Mosey from Tsrasata Threats
A crowded court heard Charles Ridley charged with obtaining two books and a large picture collection by false pretense from Mr Fielding. Mrs Ford testified that Ridley and a man in black demanded £15 and threatened arrest, leading to Fielding's alarm. Ridley was discharged after magistrate Paynter found no grounds to detain him. Ridley reserved a potential indecent assault claim against Fielding for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamed
Charien Ridley
T. Paynter
William Hvory Frebling
Tamim Taley, Ts
High Road
Kensington
Holland House
Hire
Ford
William Street
Chiswick
Ridley
Nered Fielding
Wecon
Mr. Fielding
Galeman
Fielding
Holland Arms
Paynter
Curnious Contract and Charity Stamps Saga
The piece notes a stamp collection scheme raising funds for a West of England church and a like £4000 achieved by a similar method, both led by noble ladies. It mentions a London Baptist Missionary Society tender and criticizes the approach as fanciful. Also details a Tun Poortan Orricens Society meeting at Gurney's White Horse to form benevolence for decayed workers, with officers chosen and plans to seek support from poor law officials.
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Baptist Missionary House
London
England
Bury Post
Tun Poortan Orricens
Cleney
Essex
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Burrell
der Rauping
John Brown
William Bell
Drew
Bridge Street
Westminster
Palmer
Great George-street
Uhey
Wales
Brewerton
Black Triars Road
Cadogan-place
Hems
Cutler
Brown
Mount Place
Witheas
Poe
Tucker
Warren-street
Barnett
Marlborough Street
Court OF Requests
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Eas
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Dick Tom
Rossing Jenkins
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Dex
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Dick Witt
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