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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 30, 1842
Page
2
A jury acquitted a prisoner accused of poisoning her husband after life with him had been stable and the court heard that the deceased might have self-administered the poison. Defenders argued the prisoner aided only with castor oil and rhubarb, stressing her innocence and humane conduct. The trial spanned ten hours, ending with a verdict of not guilty.
The Journal des Debats condemns American popular sovereignty as bankrupt and criticizes US governance. It notes fatigue over General Bugeaud’s Algeria campaign, cites troop illness and attrition, and chronicles French trade data, reviews canceled for weather, rising Paris bankruptcies, and various Spain Portugal Prussia and Egypt notices.
Private correspondence from Constantinople reports Riza Pasha remains inflexible on the Syrian issue despite British pressure. Allied powers secured only that the Druses and Maronites come under a Turkish governor for now. European diplomats await their courts' instructions while dismissing Russian alignment with Belgrade unrest and Obrenowitsch ties. Border robberies threaten trade and travel between Persia and the region.
Advices from Athens dated the 10th report the King and Queen will return on the 9th after a brief island tour. Cabinet change rumors circulate but seem unfounded. Two new Patras journals urge the King to fulfill his accession pledge of a constitution, with protecting powers, especially England, to ensure the pledge. The Iberia steamer reached Athens on the 6th and left for Malta the same day.
Extract from a dated letter describes health, climate, and civility in China, notes British plans to attack Hong Kong Chou Nankin and Pekin, warns of disease and high casualties, recounts amputations and benevolence to wounded, and a civilian aid effort to fund passage home for soldiers.
A London city electoral revision reports liberal success in revised householders lists with 133 liberal gains versus 421 Tory, amid broader concerns over franchise rules. Officials praise the revising barrister’s impartial handling, while noting systemic defects and calls for remedies ahead of Parliament debates.
A meeting at the Mechanics' Institution weighs Rector Robinson's use of Chancery bills to recover tithes from fourteen parishioners. Debates focus on proper channels and the parish's opposition to the rector's tactics as voters pledge support to the defendants.
The report details a Mr R who was dismissed from service after claiming he declined a £5,000 bribe to pass goods illegitimately through the customs. He reported the offer to a superior, Mr F, now surveyor-general, who ignored it. Other customs officials faced scrutiny for negligence and a suspected pattern of fraud, including a Mr B tied to waterweight fraud and suspect payoffs, while margins of extravagance cited without inquiry. Coffee trade officials met to curb losses from underweight dock re-weights and called for a united remonstrance to dock companies. a committee was formed to press redress. The AGED Piteria's Asylum reported a deficit and ongoing arrears as 44 inmates received modest annual stipends. Metropolitan Commissioners of Sewers North of the Thames listed substantial totals for several districts.
Abergavenny hosts Banpic Festival with bards, Welsh costumes, and a late night dance at Llanover hosted by Sir Benjamin and Lady Hall attended by 200. In Bristol the Great Western Steamship sailed on its 27th voyage to New York with 110 passengers including diplomats and legation staff while an inquest opened into the death of a newborn and alleged drugging by the father. A Cheshire note laments illiteracy at Knutsford quarter sessions and calls for more public education to curb prosecutions and unrest.
In Leicester on Saturday a quarrel over rent led to George Copson stabbing his uncle John Kenney with a clasp knife. The attack occurred after a distress warrant was issued for unpaid rent. Copson, restrained by a bystander, was arrested and the case proceeds to assizes on capital charges.
The Evening Post notes Chief Justice Pennefather declines exchange to the Rolls Court. Blackburne becomes master of the rolls. Smith as attorney general Greene as solicitor general Brewster as third sergeant at law. Hugh Gray named stipendiary magistrate replacing late Esmonde. Gray is the sole restored from recent removals. O Connell compensation piece defends his long service for emancipation and Irish cause with stark critique of opponents.
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