Jessie Phillips tragedy and its long gothic aftermath
An extended excerpt from a Victorian tale chronicles Frederic Dalton’s crime of murdering his child and his frantic attempts to conceal it, the discovery by Ellen and Lord Pemberton, and the spiraling fallout including Martha Maxwell’s suspicions, Ellen’s coercive plan for withdrawal, and Dalton’s eventual flight or death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Paittirs
Mrs. Trollope
London
Henry Colburn
Jessie Phillips
Jessie
Frederic Dalton
William Reynolds
Sally
Cain
Deepbrook
Watson
Margaret
Mortimer
Dalton
Naturall Enough
Ellen
Miss Maxwell
Mr. Mortimer
Young Dalton
Martha
Lord Pemberton
Frederic
Pemberton
Lord Amberton
Deric
Maha Bey
Ndon
Mr. Rimmington
Jane
Dr. H
Frederick Dalton
Martha Maxwell
Chance
Encyclopedias and the British and Foreign Review
The British and Foreign Review current issue offers sterling papers on historical science in France and on Serbia. It praises Carlyle while noting some excesses, lauds the Kirk of Scotland critique, and endorses Anglo Catholicism with cautions. The piece highlights the journal as solid and informative rather than flashy, recommending broad perusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B.C
British and Foreign Review
Edinburgh
France
M. Comte
Augustin Thierry
Michelet
Guizot
Dr. Arnold
Serbia
Servia
Walbrook Parish
Thomas Carlyle
Kirk of Scotland
Free Church Party
Lord Aberdeen
London Election Nomination for Pattison and Baring
Citizens gathered at the Guildhall for the London city seat vacancy caused by Sir Matthew Wood’s death. Pattison and Baring faced a crowded hustings with fiery exchanges over free trade, Corn Law repeal, and parliamentary principles amid League involvement and anti monopoly rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Guildhall
London
Yarmouth
Baring
Secondary James
R. Ellice
Labouchere
Anti Corn Law League
Pattison
Jones Loyd
Travers
Harker
City of London
Matthew Wood, Bart
Secondary Potter
Sheriff Musgrove
James
Mr. Prescott
Mr. Pattison
City of
House of Commons
Hisses
Mr. Baring
Tory
Prescott
Anti-Cornlaw League
James Pattison
Sir Matthew Wood
League
London Election Speech Ends in Pledges and Cheers
In a London hustings Pattison and Baring faced questions on protection versus free trade and on the poor law. Pattison pledged to serve all electors while opposing church destruction, and both men left to cheers or groans as votes were called. A poll was set for eight to four the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
London and Birmingham Railway
Lord Brougham
Hia
North
Coventry Herald
Curna
Government House
Keying
China
H. Pottinger
Wang
Lord Saltoun
Prine
Berhampooter
C. G. Cowley
Margate
Lloyd’s
Arthur
Carter and Bogus
Leadenhall-street
Port Philip
London
Cork
Margate Town
Clifton Baths
Kingston
Messrs
Carter
Bonus
Royal Consort
Sunderland
Bier
Emma
Nayland Rock
Bishoprics
Gloucester
Bristolterine
Robert Peel
Sir Robert Peel
Ireland
Wales
Scotland
England
West India
Mr. Baring
Mr. Pattison
Alderman Brown
Baring
Thomas Baring
Russell Ellice
Sheriff Musgrove
League
Pattison
Cause of Liberty
Matthew Wood
Carlton Club
Lord Fitzwilliam
Wrightson
Childers
Doncaster
Trafalgar
Nelson
Anti Corn Law League
Hisses
Sheriff Moon
James Pattison
Secondary James
Poll Day Arrangements at Guildhall and Ward Polling Places
Details of polling preparations at the Guildhall with desks and clerks arranged alphabetically by company, and instructions for liverymen to vote as householders. Lists polling venues by ward, notes Pattison committee rooms, and cites officials urging early voting. Pro-Baring and liberal positions predict a close race with strategic commentary on expected outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishmongers
Goldsmiths, Merchant Tailors, &c
Pattison
Charlotte's
Pattison for the City London Election Address
The committee supporting James Pattison, Esq., for the city of London presents a stirring address urging voters to reject exclusive interests and defend the rights of the many. It notes past apathy, economic distress, and calls for vigilant effort to secure a decisive victory on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
City of London
James Pattison
London
Jonnx Traverns
Grorck Wawsey
Poultry
Lumber Troorp
Fetterlane
Colonel Goodman
Baring
Russell Ellice
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Literary Chronicle
ParnStar
Carpenter
Aldersgate
Portine Place
Castle Baynard
Cornhill
King's Arms
Alders
Wooller's Warehouse
Gate Street
Aldgate
Billings
Aldgate Street
Wheeler's
Leadenhall St
Bassisshaw
Cole
Butler
Cooper's Hall
Bamanie
Great Bell Alley
Singhall Street
Bishopsgate
White Hart
Bishops- School
Peter and Without
Queen Gerard's Hall
Gerard’s Hall
Hithe
Basing Lane
Bridge
Candlewick
Cock and Bottle
Walbrook
Cannon Street
Broad Street
Carpenters
London Wall
Pollock's
Sermon Lane
Cheapside
Queen and Dowgate
Queen Street
Stresta's
Burke's
Cripplegate
Hall
Aldermanbury
Cripplegate Without Institution
Milton St
Milton At
Farringdon
Queen's Arms Tavern
Queen's Arms
Newgate Street
King’s Arms
Fenchurch St
Portsoken
New Corn Exchange Bakers
Harp Tavern
Mark Lane Lane
Inner Temple Hall
London Hall
Marylebone
Westminster
Stannard’s
Finsbury
Belvedere
Pentonville
Tower Hamlets
Grave Maurice
Whitechapel Road
Marylebone Reform Association
Warren St
Fitzroy Square
Borough
Southwark
Three Tuns
High St
Greenwich
Wool- Rising Inn
Blackwich
Heath Hill
Chelsea
Fulham
Brown Bear
Knightsbridge
Hackney
Durham Arms
Ney Road