Poison in Arsenic Laffarge Case Shocks Brives Trial
Mary Capelle and Mademoiselle Brun stand accused in a Brives court of poisoning Charles Laffarge with arsenic in drinks and a paste. Witnesses describe a chilling sequence from December 1839 to January 1840, with arsenic found in the stomach and other substances analyzed by chemists. The trial, begun January 3, continues as exhumation and further tests are ordered to determine guilt or innocence.
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Capelle
Mary Coe Aeene
Mademoiselle
Mary
Mademoiselle Brun
Lee
Mary Capelle
M. Laffarge
Laffarge
Marr Capelle
Lespinas
Dr. Lespinas
Amina
Laffargé
Charles Laffarge
Denis
Clementine Servia
Clementine Serva
Tulle
M. Garat
Madame Laffarge
Paris
Council
Brives
M. Charles Joseph Laffarge
Glandier
P. J.P. Laffarge
Dp.s
Tournapon D’axpy
Massinay
Baupon
Larosse
L’espinnsee
Messrs. Dubois
Dupuytren
M. Dubois
M. Orfila
Marsh
M.de Violéne
Mmr. de Violéne
M. Paillet
Limoges
Beyssac
Legal Q and A from the correspondence column
A long legal Q and A column covers wills and heirs, beer acts,形式 of marriages abroad, forma pauperis in court, tenant rights, dog tax, voting objections, incestuous marriage legality, insolvent act imprisonment, railway liability, inheritance by illegitimate children, and various subscriber notes. It includes practical guidance from multiple readers and responses from the column.
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D. B
H. Mitchell
J. B
C.C. B
England
Julie M‘donald
Ware
J. P
T. N
J. Andrews
J. D
Alaberty
General Post Office
London
Matilda
J. H
Testator
F. J
W. L
J. M
Ambrose
B. A
Devizes
Fou
Crossing and pollination in gardens and hot topics
The text discusses natural and artificial crossing in plants, noting pollen transfer by wind and insects as key in variety production. It explains how proximity of similar species or varieties can enable cross pollination and outlines steps to ensure controlled crossing with artificial methods. It also includes brief notes on propagation, plant care, and related horticultural observations from several contributors.
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Jamaica
F. R
West Indies
L. M
India
Trowbridge
Sir Joseph Buns
Debate on Syria Crisis and Peace Policy in Europe
A lengthy weekly reflection on foreign intelligence from India to Spain, arguing war should not be waged under false peace aims. It critiques Lord Palmerston and Thiers, notes French public opinion, and describes France waiting while a naval force shapes the Syrian coast situation.
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India
Egypt
Syria
Spain
France
England
Mehemet Ali
Lord Palmerston
Turkey
Louis Philippe
Monsieur Thiers
Constitutionnel
Pacta
M. St. Aulaire
Vienna
M. Guizot
London
Mediterranean
Syrian
Irelander OConnell listed as Repealer with two priests and six sweeps
The piece notes Miss Eliza O'Connell as a Repealer alongside two Catholic clergymen and several sweeps, arguing the unlikely strength of this coalition amid Irish British political tensions. It rails against St Luke's parish manifesto, mocks Mr. O'Connell, and questions his consistency in Parliament versus public statements while reflecting on Ireland England relations. It includes further commentary on economic grievance and national policy, with later dispatches from varied European locales.
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Eliza O’connell
Ulster
Ireland
England
Scotland
St. Luke’s
O'Connell
Dublin
Hudibras
Ther i
Sharman Crawford
O’connell
Bronterre O’brien
Feargus O'Connor
St. Luke's
Manchester
Birmingham
Liverpool
London
Mehemet Ali
Weekly Chronicle
Robert Peel
Mr. O'Connell
Grievances Over Political Tactics and Perceived Famine
A letter criticizes Mr. O Connell and his opposition, arguing current tactics fail to win support. The writer laments misrepresentation and calls for courtesy while noting the apparent famine driving questionable political moves and public perception.
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O'Connell
Spain to regain place among great powers in future
The piece analyzes Spain's current isolation and the queen's perilous position as Valencia appoints a ministry opposed to the general. It notes populist municipal control, fear of popular insurrection in Barcelona, and the likelihood of renewed juntas and possible independent states amid royal-civil strife. The army's stance will shape the outcome, risking further armed conflict.
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Spain
Europe
Torgh
Valencia
Espartero
Barcelona
Neville
Cadiz
Malaga
Burgos
Franes
The Advantages of a Political Church
The Times presses singular conclusions on Dr Shuttleworth’s appointment as Bishop of Chichester and hints at Tory links and ministerial plots. The piece notes Denison’s strong Tory credentials, questions why Hampden and Arnold are overlooked, and mentions a Queen’s Party hint long discussed by the Weekly Chronicle. Parliament’s meeting will settle these debates.
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Times
Shuttleworth
Chichester
Robert Peel
Dr Shuttleworth
Lord Melbourne
John Russell
Duke of Buccleugh
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Paris
Duke of Beaufort
Denison
Kot
Hampden
Arnold
Dr. Arnold
Weekly Chronicle
Queen's Party
the Standard
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