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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 09, 1843

Page

6

Murder charge and odd burger shop caper on London bridge

The London police report a man named George Crisp charged with causing a death by furious driving on London Bridge. Also detailed are a baker’s kitchen mischief, indecent assault, a Puritan lover case, and a string of petty trials at Bow Street and Guildhall with arrests for counterfeit money and obscene prints.

Caavin George Crisp Constantine Briggs London Payne Briggs Newgate Central Criminal Court John Heanan Robertson Aldersgate-street Rowland Oliver Henry Penman Alderman Gibbs Chapman Marshall

Mopest Tattern Assault in Hyde Park Ends in Custody

Fitzwilliam Adams a superannuated tailor attacked David Weller a private in the Coldstream Guards in Hyde Park as he sat with a companion. Weller clashed, police intervened, and Adams was detained. His brother described delusions of world rule. Maltby ordered sureties and noted safety concerns.

Fitzwilliam Adams David Weller Coldstream Guards Hyde Park Eliza White Silver Street Maltby

Romantic Lover Attacks After Rejection at Public House

A man obsessed with Martha, a servant, lurked near the complainant’s premises and forced entry after an afternoon at a nearby public house. He confessed love for Martha and described his violent act as a response to denial, delivering dramatic speeches as the audience laughed. The magistrate reduced the fine to 10s with two sureties of £20 each to keep the peace for three months.

James Spelman Thomas Nichols Broughton Spelman Spitalfields Nichols Trew Burcham Bow-street Mn Broughton Robert Beresford Crown Street Spitalfields Market Simcock’s Jolly Butchers Leatherlane Harris Powell Mint Henry Vaux Union Street Bingham Clarkson Humphreys Earl of Rochester Alfred Smith Idhult Baker Society Smith John Poore Rowland Adolphus William Butt William Quinton Old Street Road Martha Etna

Riot by teetotallers at Father Mathew event ends in committal

The court heard three Irish teetotallers Thomas Hayes James Harrigan and Dennis Cokely charged with rioting in Commercial-road East after Father Mathew visit. Police described assaults on Mr Ball a revenue officer and others. Prisoners claimed no provocation and were committed for trial as witnesses testified.

Hayes Cokely Harrigan Middlesex Ball Timothy Cotter Mary Campbell Broderip Reuben Webb Webb Harrow Highstreet Poplar Black Boy Alley Cotter Campbell Brigoper Broverip Abbott William Peatling Cutter Reuben Martin Keeley May Broder‘p Thomas Hayes James Harrigan Dennis Cokely Commercial-road East George Ball Father Mathew North Street Commercial Road Mary Ball Mr. Broderip Brederip James Weston

Teetotaler at Westminster Court of Requests

In a Westminster court, Abraham Sanderson sues a teetotaler for 14s 8d for beer purchased over six weeks. The defendant, swearing off drink, cites Father Mathew and vows to avoid alcohol, risking imprisonment rather than paying the debt. The judge orders payment within four weeks.

Whetminster Turspay Joseph Andrews Abraham Sanderson Red Lion Westminster Andrews Father Mathew Prion

Dublin Police Doings Return of Galway Drunkard to Court

A Galway man named Mick Lynch appears in Dublin Magistrates Court after an incident in which he assaulted constables and caused a disturbance. Lynch delivers rambling replies about his origins from Galway and past escapades, while witnesses attest to his notoriety and a friend defends him as socially harmless. The court fines him and frees him after the spectacle.

Dublin Dirk Hatteraik Lynch Michael Lynch Galway Donnybrook Loughrea Gt D Murdher Trish Higgins Mick Lynch Tates

Do Nothing At Court A Curious Chronicle

A late column traces how court life and government drift in a perpetual mood of inactivity. It lists Peel, Lord Stanley, Aberdeen, the Chancellor, and others as repeatedly declaring they will do nothing, with witty snippets on their excuses and evasions. The piece lampoons official inaction through vivid quotes and names.

Prince de Ligne Vera Nister Robert Peel Lord Stanley Lord Aberdeen Foreign Office Iain Haddington Lord Roden Ben Disa O'Connell Edward Sugden Exchequer Emerson Tennent Edward Knatchbull Kent Rus Bertinitis Lord Brougham

Dance of Justice in Cork Ball Highlights Police Wit

An Irish ball during the British Association celebration in Cork exposed the adroit policing as surveillance led an inspector in uniform to match a pickpocketing dancer with a male partner. The dancer, amid the crowd, flirted with a military lookalike, then slipped away as a fellow officer prepared to escort the suspect out.

Cork Heuce London Poli Dail

Medical reports on Lords and MPs travel misstatements

In a Punch note, Lord Brougham is said to have turned his head and then altogether. Mr Ferrand MP is advised to travel to Kissengen and has left for Stafford. The claimed cerebral apoplexy of Lord Londonderry is contradicted by his faculties, and his head is not in full habit.

Lord Brougham

Singular Atmospheric Phenomena Light Up Sunset Sky

The last days brought unusually warm temperatures for the season with many readings near eighty to eighty six degrees. A spectacular sunset featured cirrocumulus clouds in orange and violet hues, arcing from zenith to horizon as cirri formed into parallel thread groups. Zodiacal light illuminated city buildings for over twenty minutes, drawing crowds to witness the sky’s vivid display.

Bach Renheit

Quaker MPs in Parliament Corrected Record

The Liverpool paper claimed Durham produced the first two Quaker MPs but facts show J. Pease won South Durham and William Aldam won Leeds. Aldam, second wrangler at Cambridge, is noted as the first Quaker to achieve that honour. He plans a voyage to America and Canada before the next session.

Liverpool Durham House of Commons J. Pease South Durham William Aldam Leeds Pease Aldam Cambridge America United States Canada

Claims And Objections In An Odd Parliament Note

A comical record describes claims and objections raised under an act. Lord Lennox’s literary reputation is claimed, public objection follows, Lord Brougham is noted, and a government involvement is implied. A washing charge of one shilling and ninepence is claimed, Jenkins objects but the objection is quashed at the Court of Requests in Castle Street, with later compromise.

Craim Wm. Lennox Lord Brougham Jenkins Court of Requests Castle Street Punch

An Affectionate Goose Attracts Newton Stewart Stocking Maker

A gander from outskirts of Newton Stewart pursues a stocking wearer with devoted, daily companionship. Toby, his name, leaves the roost at dawn to trail his beloved, sticking close during walks and fishing trips, a quaint example of animal affection reported by the Duonfriee Courter.

Newton Stewart Toby Duonfriee Courter

The Aggressor Fish at Salmon Fishing

A narrator describes fly fishing on a river claiming the stream belongs to him and his friend. A trout lunges at his fly, he asserts the fish is the aggressor, then he drags it ashore and kills it with a single cut to the back of the head. The fish’s stomach is full of flies as proof.

Andromeda

The Queen in France and the Cheshire Cheese Tale

A humorous note on French expectations of English luxuries. A French agent seeks London porter and Cheshire cheese, misunderstands English terms, asks for London stout and parfait, misreads labels like Old Tom, and finally ships the goods aboard the Dart steamer commanded by Captain Cheeseman.

France London Louis-Philippe Cheshire Robuate de Londres London Stout Whitbread Thomas Bill Dart Cheeseman J’unch

The Cotton Market and Hosiery Trade Chorus

A Victorian era market mood notes rising cotton prices from India and steady demand. The Link Trade reports healthy business with forty-inch shirting up sixpence per piece, while hosiery and cut-up hose trades show revived activity, wage prospects improving, and note of cautious optimism amid modest gains.

India

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