Trial reports on Mr Meagher amid bribery testimony and court levity
The article chronicles ongoing court proceedings in Croxmet regarding Mr Meagher with cross examination and defense aims. It details Mr Whiteside’s closing for the prisoner, Mary Keenan’s bribe testimony, and judicial warnings about crowd behavior as the trial unfolds with witnesses recounting fights and alleged preparations for treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixford
T. F. Meagher
Meagher
Croxmen
Whiteside
Mary Keenan
Commons
Cormack
Blackburne
Butt
Waterford
Sullivan's House
Mr. Meagher
The Great Sea-Serpent Seen By Ship Masters 1848
A Glasgow letter reports an extraordinary sea creature seen near the Daphne from Boston during a voyage from Lisbon to England. The beast, described as a huge serpent with a dragon head, was fired upon at close range and dived away wounded but fled at high speed. The writer notes similar accounts sent to the Admiralty and promises further copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Aon
Glasgow
Malta
Lisbon
Daphne
Boston
Mark Trelawny
England
Admiralty
Trelawny
Liverpool
Janzs Hexpgnsor
Broomielaw
Berth No. 4
Tur West Rivixa and London Gossip in Mixed Sections
A collage of notices, accidents, court chatter, and society miscellany items. The column reports a liberal electors meeting in Riding, a near miss at a station involving Lord John Russell, a steamer accident at Chatham, sudden death of railway figure Thomas Gray, riotous Silesian peasants, peace congress arrivals, and various curiosities from courts and circuses alongside a Paris ring dispute story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur West Rivixa
Charles Wentworth Elisanhian
Sheffield
Pea Fence
Joux Russell
Stanist
John Russell
Campbell
Gibb
Mr. Duckson
City OF Canterbury
Sun Pier
Chatham
London
Margate
Isle of Sheppy
Captain Large
Medway
Maidstone
South Eastern Railway
Canterbury
Piontex
Thomas Gray
Robert Gray
Leeda
Devonport Chronicle
Gray
Coxpress
Friends of Peace
Exeter
Brussels
Europe
America
Birmingham
Manchester
Paris
Frankfort
M. Vinschers
M. F. Bouvet
National Assembly
le Baron Swinger
Holland
Elibe Burritt
United States
W. Ewart
M.P
England
New York
Stansee Storr
John Yearsley
North Street
Lewes
Brighton Gazette
Thames
Larsbeth
Bishop's Palace
Fore Street
Bishop's Walk
Princes Street
Vauxhall
Bankside
Battersea
Wandsworth
Chelsea
Milbank
London Docks
Royal Porttecanic Inxetizv
Doctore Ryan
Klebert
Abe
Gage
France
M. Lambert
Baroness de Mortigny
Mademe
Fracconi’s
Hardwick
Readers letters on law and society in a colonial era issue
A collage of reader inquiries and opinions spans lunacy commissions marriage law and defamation. The letters critique Home Secretary decisions, prison and court actions, emigration, property leases, and colonial-era governance with references to figures like Sir John Franklin and the Duke of Buckingham, noting legal fees, timelines, and the need for appeals and remedies.
A Calendar for Sunrises and High Water Times
A calendar note explains calculating sunrise by latitude, adjusting for degrees above 61 80 and below 51 80, and adds or subtracts times for high water at major ports. It lists offsets for Bristol, York Cove, Falmouth, Hull, Milford Haven, Brighton, Cowes, Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Port Glasgow, and Southampton, then records week dates and liturgical lessons for Oct. 22 and Oct. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gren
Britain
Ireland
Annast
London
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Zhonra
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyheld Harbour
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
The Week in Vienna and the War of Races
The Weekly Chronicle reports Vienna remains near its position with Austrian troops pulling back from Belvidere. Hungarians near the city may have fought Croats, while the empire splits along Solave and German lines. Metternich’s policy is blamed for stirring rebellion. history will judge rulers who kept the people in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Belvidere
Jellachich
Bioting
Strafford
Iriah
Europe
Metternich
French Affairs and Cavaignac’s Constitutional Roles
The piece argues that France remains a model despite revolutions, praising Cavaignac for acting as a constitutional sovereign. It notes his minister choices split between Radicals and Moderates, highlights old Louis Philippe loyalists among new ministers, and suggests Louis Napoleon may win the upcoming presidential election as time turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavaignac
Louis Philippe
Republican. the Conflict In ‘Cavaignac
Ledru Rollin
Jend
Moniteur
Dussure
Vivien
France
Louis Phillipe
WHAT IS THERE IN YOUNG S LETTER Tol NAPIER
A curdled journal note critiques a sixteen year old letter by Mr Young and the Standard’s portrayal of Napier and Parkes. It argues the letter shows no treasonable intent, noting that public anger over political rivals exaggerated the content. The piece defends Napier and questions the motive behind sensational charges by Tory papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Napier
Watter
Standard
Mr. Young
Birmingham
Parkes
Freshford
Bal
Sabbath Controversy Over Duchess of Sutherland Travel
A satirical attack condemns Sabbath restrictions imposed by railway directors and shareholders in denying the Duchess of Sutherland special travel. It argues the policy harms humanity, mocks “ Scotch Pharisees,” and questions the moral cost to workers from clerks to stokers who facilitate royal transport, urging government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Smith
Duchess of Sutherland
Peter
Christ
Kirk
The Cholera in London and Its Worsening Echoes
A London weekly notes tolerable cholera relief with fewer than twenty cases in a city of two million and highlights crowded slums like Orchard Court. It condemns urban improvement schemes for displacing the poor, cites Edinburgh’s alarming 43 deaths from 64 cases, and warns the disease may strike unexpectedly, urging police to report urban nuisances weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Board of Health
Weatminater
Metropolig
Lsing
Buckingham Palace
Orchard Court
Earl of Carlisle
Victoria Alrent
Edinburgh
York
Plymouth
Ware
Isle of Portland
Highgate
Westminster
Justitia
Lord Morpeth Bids Farewell to West Riding Electors
The Earl of Carlisle writing as Lord Morpeth declares a long political bond with the electors of the West Riding of York. He reflects on eighteen years of service, the conflicts between national duties and local interests, and thanks them for indulgent regard. Castle Howard October 20 Morpeth signs a grateful farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Carlisle
Lord Morpeth
M.F
West Riding of
York
Yorksuire
County of
Aving
Castle Howard
Morpeth
Meeting of Middlesex Magistrates at Clerkenwell Hall
Middlesex magistrates met at Hicke’ Hall Clerkenwell to approve the finance report authorising 11371 pounds 6s 1d in bills. Reports showed prison populations across Coldbath Fields Westminster Bridewell and the House of Detention with reforms like treadmills replaced by workshops and improved conduct stripes. They elected visiting committees, approved a 10000 pound mortgage for the New Lanatic Asylum, and set rules prohibiting more than one magistrate on prison visiting committees at a time. A rate variation committee was formed and inspectors of weights and measures reappointed. The court adjourned after recording prison governors chaplains and surgeons returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Coldbath Gelds
Westminster Bridewell
House of Detention
Lanatic
Freshfield
Messia
Child
Reeves
Wright
Reynolds
Lord Chancellor's order brings Dyce Sombre case to exam
Ma Drez Somsaz arrives in town to undergo medical examination under Lord Chancellor related to the Dyce Sombre estate. Doctors Jonthen and Bright will conduct the mental state assessment, with Sir James Clark representing Mrs. Dyce Sombre and Mr. Martin advising Mr. Dyce Sombre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drez Somsaz
Puranant
Mivart's
Dyco Sombre
Jonthen
Bright
James Clark
Dyce Sombre
Martin
India
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Manchester Guardian
Santiany
National Philanthropic Association
Mount Saint Bernard
St. Martin's Lene
Queen Street
Dean Street
Care Lale Street
Menia
Tutber
Legal & Miscellaneous
Baltleraca
Erith
Lincoln
Tasman
Pua Dieman's
Home Secretary
A.C
Southsea
John Franklin
Lynn
Battle Bridge
Brompton
Hogarth
National Gallery
Gainsborough
Barton
Iji
Highland Army
Derby
Notts
North Weslern
Pines
A.S
Albany
Aylesbury
Duke of Buckingham
Stowe
Bradford
Shiekls
Bedfordbury
London and Westminster
Milnthorpe
Cherice
Stafford
Wimbledon Park
C.O
Regent Street
D. D
Bolus
South Shields
Halifax
Lloyds Litt
Faexcu Tropairs
National Guard of
Garden of the Invalides
National Guard
the Invalides
Afr
G. B
Pentonville
House of Lords
Inquirer
James S
Stockport
Scotland Yard
A.P
J.b.hoxton
Jenny Cardiff
J. H
J. S
Cirencester
Juha
Northampton
J.T
Trellick Terrace
Kate
Monkaferry
Letitia
Easton Square
M.S
Lasille
Q. O
Dr. Priestley
P. B
R. R.hampton
King's Bench
IR. S
Islington
Scotland
8. S
Strom
Sassy
Honiton
Taylor
Crewe
Sarea
T.B
York Street
Tyro Hoxton
Clerkanwell
Dukinfield
W. P
Hythe
Koo Ia
R.K
Coryid
W. R
Bute
X.Y
Strand
Ezek
Galati
Monvar
Torastar
Tuoms
Ferpay
Satunpar
St. Simon and St. Jude
Sonnay
Luke Tv
Dan vi
Philip iii
Great Britain and Ireland
the Weekly Chronicle
Austria
Perth
Brown
Afr. Young
Place, &c
Bath
Israel
Armar
Duke of Wellington
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