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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 23, 1842

Page

6

Westminster Sessions Cruelty and Small Theft Trials End in Controversy

In Westminster Sessions the court confronted harsh cases of cruelty and petty theft. A man named Gavan received six weeks in the House of Correction after a severe sentencing debate, while a 12 year old boy, Shannon, was found not guilty of stealing two twopenny pies amid criticisms of prosecutorial tactics. The chairman lamented harsh measures for minor crimes, urging strict law adherence.

House of Correction Envvators John Shannon Isaac Jonas Court OF Requests Castle-Street Alfred Simpson Simsons William the Conqueror George-street Alfred Simson Upper George-street George Neesom Clemrnn Goldendane Ellis Cherry Greenwood

Surrey Quarter Sessions Renew Musical Licenses in County

At Surrey Quarter Sessions the bench renewed licenses for Victoria Theatre and several venues including Royal Gardens Vauxhall Castle Hotel Richmond the Dukes Arms Stangate and Jamaica Tavern Bermondsey. Renewals granted for St Helena Gardens and Astieys Amphitheatre while Green Man Old Kent Road license for music and dancing was refused amid local objections.

Surrey Kixastox K. Pendryn R. Frederick J. W. Freshfield T. Puckle Mr. Chambers Victoria Theatre John Adolphus Young William White Smith D. W. Osbaldeston Royal Gardens Vauxhall Castle Hotel Richmond Duke's Anns Stangate Jamaica Tavern Bermondsey Wellinger Surrey Theatre Frances Davidge Corner St. Helena Gardens Rotherhithe Chambers Astiey John Chevalier Cobbold William Batty Old Kent Road Brown Board of Guardians Puckle Hill Street Peckham Baker

Indecent assault case at Old Bailey shocks St. Giles

A respected St. Giles mechanic, Hermane Assauer, stands charged with indecently assaulting eight year old Margaret Little, daughter of Elizabeth Little, after a long affair. Witness Elise Knowles described the scene and the child’s admission that her father figure harmed her. The child’s aunt will care for her. the accused was committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court.

Hermane Assauer Janes Chatham Elise Knowles Margaret Roberts Margaret Little Knowles Chatham Old Bailey Islington Combe Lester E 10 Pretty Harriet Pollard George Wilson Pretty Manchester Terrace Liverpool Road Edwards Robinson F. W. Basire Phillips Mr. Phillips Mrs. Phillips Witness

Burglary and Robbery Case at Hampton Court Palace Staines

In the Staines division a burglary at Hampton Court Palace is under trial. Prisoners including Mary Ann Goatley Martha Grover and Grover are charged with stealing plate and wearing apparel from Mrs Sheridan and Lady Dufferin. Witnesses describe missing silver items a ducal coronet crest a stag and various tableware. A separate vagabond sentence precedes a pointed reunion between an elderly couple.

Ham Son Cony T. Wood Pattison Poyie Horne Trates Staines Hampton Court Palace Marailer Middlerey Deptford-lane Peckham Grover Petty Capen Henrietta Sheridan Mary Anne Goatley Witness Witner House Gundry Havin Gunk Mary Ann Goatler James Grinbut Churchil Grey Colonel Wood Bargin Goatley Martha Gower Mrs. Sherd Churchill Herrison Newgate R Palau

Supreme Pontifical Court rules on hidden paintings sale

The Roman Rota declares a rule for selling pictures in which a painting found underneath another remains with the purchaser if revealed after cleaning, while a concealed high value might stay with the seller. The case concerns Vallatti, a Rome dealer, and a Correggio misattributed as a prize find at the Odescalchi palace.

Rome Simirium Odescalchi Palace M. Vallatti Correggio Dresden Simiriua Tribunal of Commerce Duan Segratura Similium Roman Rota

Union Hall Refractory Paupers Refuse Work

Eleven casual paupers, mostly shoeless, were brought before Mr. Traill for refusing four hours of stone breaking and wood chopping in exchange for lodging and breakfast at Newington workhouse. They argued labor was impossible due to prior deprivation. Traill committed them to four days in the House of Correction.

Alderman Wilson Leadenhall-market James Sandwell Poulterera’ Arms Montagu Koy Shepherd Covent-garden Market Hicks Cear Leadenhall Market Court of Queen's Bench Mr. Hicks Corporation Walker Commissioners of Sewers Sandwell Mr. Walker Mr. Montagu Union Hall Traill Newington Workhouse Mr. Traill House of Correction

Tragic Death of Dr Peter Kenny in Clarendi Square

A report from Clarendi Square describes Dr Peter Kenny of No3 Charles Street Seymour Street dying by self inflicted throat wounds. Prendergast found him, a basin of blood nearby, inquest records temporary insanity. Also notes Admiral Nugent’s hip fracture and public hospital care and a statue cast of Sir M O Lecuey.

Clarendi2 Square Peter Keno Charles-street Seymour-street Prendergast Kenny Somerstown Wakley Sir l Nugent Messrs. Drummonds Charing-cross Nelson Admiral Nugent Charing-cross Hospital Sin M. O’lecutey Benes

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