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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 20, 1839
Page
6
A narrative poem fragment shows Chloe and Venus mirrored by a glassy river, with a boy judging which is which as Venus tests his perception. The piece includes a sailor tale and scattered historical notes on English history and cultural curiosities.
In a sensational hearing before the mayor and magistrates, two apprentice victims accuse Mr. Holland and his wife of severe flogging and planning murder to escape pressure. Mary Anne Alcock testifies of repeated beatings with cords and switches, while Henry Pujolas corroborates the abuse and the alleged conspirators’ escape.
Witnesses describe a complex tale of lies amid a murder plan against Mr. Holland. Doctors testify to severe injuries on a boy and girl from alleged violence. The mayor orders cautions against Mr. and Mrs. Holland and directs care for the children.
At Marlborough Street Mr. Long rules under the Police Courts Act that a craftsman may charge a fair price for work done. Brooks the carver was ordered to deliver the eight gilded frame to Lucas on payment of £2 15s 3d, with costs borne by the complainant.
From Carlsruhe comes word that a federal fortress at Rastadt on the Rhine is again under serious discussion. Prince Metternich, based at Johannisburg near Mayence, may soon travel to Rastadt to inspect the proposed site and plans for the new stronghold. Also reported is the death of Mowqua the Honn merchant aged about 54, noted for his esteem among foreigners and his reluctance to seek medical aid.
A heated Middlesex court scene centers on coroner Wakley defending post mortems and inquest practice against critics in the press and local magistrates. Debate covers education in midwifery, public costs, and calls to curb disinterment and expand oversight in inquests.
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