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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 22, 1843

Page

5

Justice and Law Weigh Goods Seizure Dispute

Mr Bingham asserted not wanting to harm the woman and offered to refund part of the advance, claiming legal entitlement to keep the goods until the demand is liquidated. Mr Hardwick urged immediate trial, and the magistrate directed evidence be prepared and a distress warrant on the auctioneer for the amount.

Bingham Hardwick Fitzpatrick

Burglary and attempted murder charge in Islington jeweller case

Jeremiah Caylor faces theft and attempted murder charges after breaking into Mr. G Knapp’s High street shop in Islington with accomplice Harvey. Police recovery of 38 gold watches and 28 gold rings valued around £200, brutal struggle, Harvey injured, Caylor captured after a rooftop escape and water-butt fall.

Jeremiah Caylor G. Knapp High-street Islington Eaaebie Henry Harvey Royal Free Hospital Gray's Inn-Lane Harvey Mr. Greenwood Mr. Knapp Caylor Winder Montague-place New River J. Knapp Havey Eliza Noon Pascoe Greenwood Old Bailey

Cookery on a Jamaica bound ship ends in Court

Captain Samuel Snell faced Captain Samuel Snell in a Court of Requests over Jonathan Lovelock who shipped as cook for £3 a month. The ship Park Dale suffered a food disaster with salt water coffee and undercooked meat, while Lovelock was dismissed as incompetent. The summons was dismissed amid laughter and disbelief at Lovelock’s claims.

Samuel Snell Park Dale Jamaica Broderip Jonathan Lovelock Cook Gravesend Snell Lovelock

Commit tal of the Rev Bridgeman and son for body stearing

The court on Thursday afternoon held the final examination of the Rev Isaac Bridgeman and his son on a charge linked to tomb intrusion. The magistrate refused further adjournment, committing both defendants for a misdemeanour while the prosecutors signalled readiness to pursue felony charges at Old Bailey sessions.

Bridgeman Bopy-Stearing Isaac Bridgeman Weekly Chronicle Clarkson Bodkin Tawney Old Bailey

Highway Robbery Case at Kensington Public Houses

William Hermitage appeared before magistrate Mr Paynter on a charge of highway robbery. Thomas Burton testified that at about four to five o'clock he found Hermitage among a group of young men at the Hand and Flower and Hind’s Head in Gore-lane. Burton said he treated them, then paid for two pots and produced two sovereigns from his pocket.

William Hermitage T. Paynter Thomas Burton Grove-lane Kensingtongore Hind’s Head Gore-lane

Robber accosts man then robs after pretending to guide home

A man, paid with mixed coins, is followed by a robber who assists him homeward then trips him and presses for money. The assailant robs the victim, finding a sovereign in the lining while the rest of the cash is taken. The police say more evidence will be available if the suspect is remanded.

Kent

Greenwich vagrants defy law over parish relief and vandalism

In Greenwich, seven half-clad defendants faced charges for breaking windows at the union. The proceedings, led by Mr. Jeremy, centered on relief failures by parish officers, the destitute state of the accused, and calls to lay cases before the poor-law commissioners. A lad admitted breaking windows to get sent to prison, claiming parish disarray and hardship.

Uniox Greenwich Union Fisher Wood Loder Thomas Jackson No. 6 Churchrow St. Pancras St. Alban’s West Mr. Jeremy Jackson Warner Tottenham Court-Road Jeremy Uxbridge Greenwich Gold Whitechapel Limehouse Poplar Exeter

Serious Duel Between Two Police Constables

Monday morning a quarrel between Constable Carney and Constable Cunningham of the same division led to blows. Carney suffered a broken left leg and was taken to London Hospital in a critical condition. Cunningham awaits action by the commissioner of police. Fire in Albion House Old Kent Road causes light damage with insured owner. Bursting of a steam engine near Clayton tunnel delays Brighton-bound train. quick response prevents collision and engine reaches Brighton safely.

Carney Cunningham Commercial Road East London Hospital Commissioner of Police Keent Road Albion House Old Kent Road Barnard Southwark Waterloo Road West of England London and Brickton Bairntow London Brighton Hassocks Clayton Tunnel

The Farmer of Kent and the Grand Rump-steak Banquet

A column tale rails against rent and corn laws through a Kent farmer who pleads for lower rent while a landlord backs protectionism and Peel’s policy. The piece shifts to a humorous report of the Grand Rump-steak Banquet atop the Nelson Monument, detailing the ascent, food, and a burlesque speech amid Punch style wit.

Kent Peel

London Gazettes notice of Kendal writ and military promotions

The London Gazettes record a vacancy writ for Kendal to replace George William Wood and list promotions in the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers with officers named. It also notes insolvencies, bankruptcies, dividends, certificates, partnerships dissolving, and Scotch sequestrations with many listed individuals and firms.

House of Commons Borough of Kendal George William Wood Onowaney Royal Regiment of Artillery John Morris Savage H. Chamberlain, Bart Henry Murray Savage Edward Bruce Hamley Murray Mermorandum J. D. Shakespear Corps of Royal Engineers Charles Sim Jenkin Thomas Hore Burt George A. Bennett Hore Fairfax Charles Hassard Ennett Mrnidd Bach Llangaselach Glamorganshire Wesleyan Lincoln J. Aylmore West Wittering Sussex C. I. Miller Kensal-green Cheltenham J. Presbury Stroud Gloucestershire J. Tozer Exeter W. Binns Lilleshall Shropshire J. Longbottom Bradford Yorkshire W. Collett Great Cambridge Street Hackney Road H. T. Barker Clifford Street Bond Street M.D B. Barnett Crown Street Walworth Road R. Parkin Liverpool I. Lomas Sheffield R4s Mannings Bath T. Anslow Shrewsbury Sophia Dixon Bradly Terrace Marylebone S. Knight Windmill Street St. Pancras Smith H. Russell Lower Belgrave Place Pimlico Halsted Essex C. Clark Tower Street Westminster Road Baker A. F. Cooper Evesham Worcestershire W. H. Frearson Wood Street Cheapside West Ham W. Dickinson Bexley Kent Millwall Poplar R. Sharpe Chelmsford J.webber W. N. Hunt Watling Street J. A. Butler Loddington Northamptonshire J. Crow Fulham Victualler Johnston and Dawson Gracechurch Street W. Musgrave Leeds Dyer J. Higginbottom Ashton Under Lyne Money Scrivener J. Ashwell Salford Grocer J. Stoodley Bridport Beer and Bastick St. Thomas the Apostle Devonshire W. Exley Manchester Brown and Powell Stubbins-within-Tottington G. Parsons Long Sutton Lincolnshire W. Burton Great Glenn Leicestershire T. Lamplugh Great Driffield J. Barnes Commercial Place Commercial Road R. Archer Queen Street J. and R. Dewe Oxford H. A. Hobbs Thanet T. P. Chalk Linton Cambridgeshire Draper M. Nelms Backhill Hatton Garden E. Eardley W. A. Bradford Longacre J. Masters Jun Witney Oxfordshire Innkeeper E. Style Windsor M. Buchanan Shore Surrey J. Dickson Walton and Wellesbourn Warwickshire Coniston and Smith Bunhill Row Birley and Co H. Birley Sims, Winspear, and Co J. Winspear Richards and Brameh New Bridge Street D. F. Duncan Glasgow W. Guy Paisley Cooper J. Coutts Dundee D. M.millan Helmsdale Sutherlandshire P. Campbell Edinburgh J. Hannay Irongray Kirkcudbright W., Pollock

Balloon ascent ends with commandeering spectator

A Tuesday balloon flight at Le Mans went awry when a bystander pushed aeronaut M Kirsch aside and climbed into the basket, revealed later as M Verdun commanded of the cuirassiers. He descended safely in a vineyard near Yvre l Eveque, sparking cheers at Café de l Europe as locals celebrated.

Monsteur Parisien le Mans M. Kirsch M. Verdun Yvre l'Eveque Café de l'Europe

Old Man Tries His Coffin Fit in His Own Bed

An 85 year old resident near La Rochelle had a coffin made to his directions and lay inside to test fit. He struggled to rise and nearly died of exertion before a passerby released him. Earlier, a Luneville man kept a coffin by his bed for years, painting it and signing his own funeral invitations with date to come.

Echo Rochelais Taugon-la-Ronde la Rochelle

New Infantry Cap Allegory in Royal Invention

A satirical analysis of a new British infantry cap, detailing its ornate design a Maltese cross brass crown and a red worsted pompon. The piece interprets the cap as allegory for royal invention and military pride, contrasting it with past helmets and labeling critics as off the mark. It links the device to the Board of General Officers and mocks calls calling it a mere hat.

England Ireland Britannia Albertus Magnus Board of General Officers Lord Burleigh Marlborough

Royal appointments and naval and military promotions listed

The document records numerous promotions and appointments across regiments in the army including ensigns elevated by purchase, captains and majors assigned without or with purchase, and adjutants moving within the forces. It also lists hospital and staff changes, a master extraordinary appointment in chancery, and a sugar price update for October 1843, with official authority cited.

Whitehall Thomas Dale St. Paul London James Tate War Office Jules Isham Routh Purchase Capron Henry Hall Dare Royal Military College Routh 25Th Foot Edward Ramsden Priestly Knight Henry Balgny Leutenant Priestley 27Th Foot Andrew Vincent Watson Lonsdale John Murray Manly Samuel Hackett Robinson 45Th Foot Richard Lewis 94Th Foot Magee 49Th Foot Hugh Best Chambers Royal Newfoundland Companies Lane Charles Stuart Glazbrook 4Th Foot Adutant Heatly 66Th Foot Ralph Allen Charles Daniels Parker Astley Paston Cooper Daniell Hoere Walter Brewer Davis Poper Frederick Augustus Peel Forster Foot 77Th Foot James Burke Galway Henry Downe Griffith Burke Charles Thomas Dumaresqy Griffith Robert Hole Walters Compton 91St Foot James Frederick Glencairn Campbell Ducat Henry J. Savage Campbell James M‘inroy Savage John MacPherson M'Inroy 91Th Foot Henry Wemyss Magee Lewis 2D West India Regiment Thomas Birley Irwin 3D West India Regiment Charles Frederick Stephenson Tonvere Berry Starr Charles St. John Arthur Stewart John Stewart Strath James Tonnere William Barrett Ensign Steward 11Th Foot Richard Oliver Francis Worcester Queen's Own Regiment of Worcestershire Yeomanry William Eagles Johnson Waireuatt William Edward Burton Manchester High Court of Chancery Great Britain Henry

Cure for Scorbutic Wounds Promoted in Devon Parish

A Brent parish declaration from 1843 lauds Halse's Scorbutic Drops after Thomas Rolins, once bedridden with large wounds and near death, reportedly improved after the first bottle and fully recovered after continued use. Signatories include John Elliott sen, John Menning, and others. Wholesale London agents are listed with price 2s 9d per bottle.

Halse Brent Devon Thomas Rolins John Elliott John Menning William Pearse Henry Goodman Arthur Langworthy London Barclay and Son Farringdon Street Hallett High Holborn Prout Strand King Blackfriars Road Sanger Oxford-street Schulze and Co King William-street N.B

Silent Friend and Purifying Pills Advertised in London

An 18th–/19th-century medical advertisement bundle touts The Silent Friend a sexual health work by Perry and Co with engravings, later pills, and cordial balm of Syriacum. It lists multiple London and Birmingham booksellers, prices, and a turnkey consultation offer from Perry’s clinics. Samuel LaMert’s Self-Preservation and Debility essay is promoted with home delivery options, expert credentials, and a long London distribution list.

Birmingham London Perry Berners-Street Oxford-Street Samuel La’mert Bipgorpsteert BipForp-square University of Edinburgh London Hospital Medical Society S. Gilbert Paternoster-row John Field Regent-quadrant Jackson New Bond-street Gordon Leadenhall-street Noble Chancery-lane Mansell King-street Southwark Weaterton Park-side Knightsbridge Eywood Oldham Street Manchester Newton Church-street Liverpool Watts Snowhill Barraclough Fargate Sheffield Davey Broad-street Bristol D. France and Co Butcher Bank Newcastle-on-Tyne Patern and Love Nelson-street Glasgow Manchester Chronicle La’Mert Bedford-street Bedford-square C. J. Lucas & Co Newman-street Oxford Brittain Paternosterrow J. Gordon G. Mansell C. Westerton Phillips Field Quadrant Regent-street Huett High Holborn J. Buckton Briggate Leeds J. Noble Market-place Hull T. Lawler Courier-office St. Ann's-square H. Whitmore Market-street W. Howell Dale-street J. Howell Waterloa Lace W. Wood High-street J. Fryer Westgate-street Bath G. Davey Broad Street W. Grant Castle-square Brighton H. Guy Chelmsford W. and H. Robinson Greenside Street Edinburgh T. Price Dame-street Dublin United Kingdom Lucas En Bell Messrs. Lucas and Co Lexdon

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