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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 18, 1836

Page

8

Holborn Bar Brawl Involving Four Men And A Woman

Police report a Holborn disturbance at night in which four individuals Solomons and Jones the tobacconist and French polisher Blackman and Ellen Smith plus a crowd clashed. Blows were exchanged with Miss Smith aiding, leading to all four being taken to the station after failing to post bail.

Bow Street Solomons Jones Blackman Smith Holborn Ellen Smith Miss Smith Minshull

Trial in Guildhall over cantharides case against W Blackburne

Final examination heard at Guildhall for W Blackburne charged with administering tincture of cantharides to Hannah Mary Turier a 17 year old apprentice. Turier grew worse since last hearing. Alderman Atkins rejected written questions and committed Blackburne for misdemeanor at common law for administering a drug with intent to cause sickness and grievous bodily harm.

Turner Alderman Atkins

Marylebone Woman Charged With Stealing Hotel Blankets

Ann M Cloud, a well dressed woman with a child, faced Mr Rawlinson for stealing two blankets from Mr Bromley a tin plate worker at 10 Great Barlow Street. She claimed descent from Penrith Cornwall and Bengal widowhood. The judge noted her distress as pawnbroker Waters redeemed the items and paid one weeks rent in hope of Mrs Butterworth Bailey’s arrival.

Rogsine Young Ann M'Cloud Rawlinson Bromley Great Barlow-street Gravesend Penrith Cornwell Bengal England Calcutta Providence London Scotland Butterworth Bailey India Waters

Rewards to Firemen Over Chimney Sparks Case

The Goding's ale brewery owners faced a reward dispute after firemen attended an alarm but found only sparks from a tall chimney. The judge awarded a reduced reward, noting sessions had upheld entitlement if sparks were seen ending with possible reversal on appeal. Also reports Miss Ann Burgomaster and Mr Francis Hall faced charges for bell ringing while intoxicated. she claimed independence and fortune.

Goding Broad-street Golden-square Chambers Ann Burgomaster Crawford-street Francis Hall North Audley-street Conant Regent-street

Union Hall Self Accuser Confesses Robbery Case

Henry Baz, young suspect in a £15 robbery from Messrs Chandler nurserymen and florists at Wandsworth, faced re examination. He repeated his confession of theft, while Mr Chandler insisted £60 money was taken, and the magistrate hinted there may be a basis for the boy's statement.

Henry Baz

Court hears confession in robbery case and remands suspect

A magistrate learns the boy Bristow confessed to robbing his employers but notes no coercion. The case is remanded as the court seeks further evidence and expects Bristow to be brought forward. In a counterfeit coin case, William Wethers is charged after seventeen counterfeit half sovereigns are found. he admits passing a half sovereign but claims ignorance of its bad nature. Bail denial and remand follow as the judge orders notification of the Mint and further inquiry.

Chandler Bristow William Wethers Wedgwood Emma Wibbert Blackfriars-road Witimat Cedrardesines Werecod

Described Footman Charged With Stealing Plate

Henry Temhtas alias Jola Thompson stood before Mr. Broughton charged with stealing plate from Mr. John Watson Borradaile of Walthamstow. A heavy bundle in a carpet bag and a Russia matting basket were found. the plate valued over £160, including forks spoons and mugs. The case traced to the kitchen and lanes near Pond Lane with the suspect later discharged and then re-arrested upon discovery.

Pratt Rosner Henry Temhtas Jola Thompson Broughton John Watson Berradaile Walthamstow Leabridge Ile My. Brouchton Sig N Pond Lane Bedford Borradaile John Watson Fenchurch Street Witness Parr Lambeth Elizabeth Godwin Barradaile No. 8 Halliday-yard Creed-lane Hackney Metropolitan Police

Revival of Crusade Against Itinerant Venders in Queen-Square

In Queen-Square a renewed crackdown on itinerant fruit and vegetable sellers led to fines and warnings after women were found with baskets on the pavement. An old woman Gill claimed she left her basket briefly for change, while her daughter awaited, and solicitor James Coleridge defended the women against alleged harsh police treatment. The magistrates warned future offenses would bring full penalties or imprisonment. Two Grenadier Guards privates faced charges for alleged threats or violence.

Queen-Square Gill Tarlton Whitehall Ship James Coleridge Coleridge Grenadier Guards Goss Ainsworth

Discharged Soldiers In Westminster Assault Case

In Orchard street Westminster several soldiers, intoxicated after visiting Duck Lane, assaulted bystanders. After police failed to detain them, the tilt-guard and reserve officers were deployed. Prosecution witnesses Boger and Goodenough were paid off, leading prosecutors to drop charges and magistrates to discharge the soldiers, citing lack of jurisdiction.

Westminster Mentor Forbes St. James’s Park

Prostitute in custody after theft and elopement scandal

At Lambeth Street a smartly dressed young woman named Maria Smith faced a county magistrate on charges of pawning items from a furnished flat. She claimed compulsion by a prospective husband, but later confessions and witness accounts revealed deception, theft, and a planned marriage. She was fined and ordered to recover pawns or serve a month in jail. In a separate Bristol case, Robert Bartlett was charged with wilful murder of Mrs. Lewis after a domestic dispute and a pistol was used. he was committed to Gloucester jail for trial.

Maria Smith John Hardwick Ward Wellington-street Stepney Jas. Peate Peate Hackney Church Anmmon Vinagar-lane St. Creorge’s Fox I House of Correction Joseph Time Great Prescot-street Gandman Flower Alderman Harmer Charles Phillips Richards King Henry Charles Barker Thames Goodman’s Yard Smith Tame Phillips Duchess’s Park Robert Bartlett Bristol Bartlett Barton-street Stapleton Masons’ Arms W. J. Ellis Gloucester Bath Gazette

Murder at Stapleton Leaves Bristol In Shock

A brutal murder at Stapleton near Bristol is reported with a female victim, about 45, killed by a pistol shot to the head. A young man described in a white hat and plaid clothing rented a knife earlier and left with her after a gin and water. Police investigated at Mason's Arms and followed clues along Libbett's lane as sightings mounted.

Bristol St. Philip's Stapleton Garrard Alexander Waltham Mason’s Arms Libbett’s Lane

Railroads in the Island of Cuba Nearing Operation

A long Cuban railway through fertile regions links two major towns and nears full operation. Hundreds of workers toil daily as the local island government grants privileges to the project. Governor Don Miguel Tacon has supplied numerous convicts to speed construction amid a flourishing colony. More rail undertakings are expected in other West India Islands.

Cupa Cuba Don Miguel Tacon West India Islands

Commissioners Appointed Over English Vital Records State

The King appoints a commission to inquire into non parochial birth death and marriage registers in England and Wales. Also listed are insolvencies with names and occupations in Sheffield Reading and various English towns. Crown actions include bankruptcies partnerships dissolved and dividends to creditors across multiple cities.

Deane and Partners Bankrupts Noted in London Gazette List

The London Gazette lists bankruptcies including William M'Donald and Alfred Birks of Manchester Linen Drapers. Also named are William Towesland Weston coal merchant in London, Edward Whitelo Williams racer in Soho, James Anthony Molteno printseller, Francis Whithall Jackson and Thomas Williams woollen drapers in Bristol, William Bruorton younger auctioneer in Gloucester, Jacob Menham shipowner in Devon, Thomas Ryder Furniss silversmith in Bolton and John Looker scrivener in Oxford.

London Gazette Whitehall Joseph Phillimore Henry William Tancred Edgar Taylor Dr. Rees John Bowring John Nicholl D.C.L Robert Winter Samuel Gale John Parker Samuel March Phillipps Thomas Henry Lister John Shoveller England Wales John Teasdale Sheffield Myles Priest Reading John Holley Swan Ryde Isle of Wight Joseph Hayes Clapton Terrace William Crosby Newcastle-upon-Tyne John Charters Manchester John Vickry Rose Reeds Cornwall Thomas Rowlandson Liverpool Robert Meaden Thomas Hill Uppingham Rutlandshire Thomas Holmes Dobbs Gainsburgh Lincolnshire Jacob Banks Keswick Cumberland William Poulton Broad Leaze Wiltshire Caversham Oxfordshire Edward Hider John Goodinge High Holborn Edwin Cocker Wood-street City William Stevens Clare-street Clare-market Henry Goodman Northampton J. W. Hasall Henry Snowball Kingston-upon-lull William Faulkner Giles Clarke Saddler’s-hall G. R. Killmister William Challinor Leek Staffordshire Thomas Horace Smith Waterinbury Horace Pound Mereworth Kent Forriers William Woodhead Jacob Henry Bear Thomas Sims Whitechapel-road William Beattie Andrew Creighton Callington John Pidsley Robert Deane Exeter Margaret Jollie James Steele Carlisle Carlisle Journal Joseph and John Scott William Sheldon George Clayton Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire John Stephens James Dabb Plymouth Thomas Norris Allen Norris James Norris Bury T. Norris Richard Latham Isaac Twycross Abbey Wharf Westminster Richard’s-place Webber- Street Surrey John Thomas Hart William Wood Princes-street Soho Stephen and Edward Burden Foregate-street Worcester James Oridge James Easterbrooke Rossiter Mary-la-bonne-street Mercers Jonah Read Joseph Clementson Robert Anderson Shelton Galway Ireland China Walter Allanson Godfrey Machon Castle-street Holborn Shefield William Dennistoun Atkinson Robert Buchanan and Co Glasgow Buchanan, Neish, and Co Island of St. Thomas Julius Gumprecht Black Bull Inn William Towesland Weston South Audley-street Grosvenor-square Edward Whitelaw Williams Gerrard-street James Anthony Molteno Pall Mall Francis Whithall Jackson Thomas Williams Bristol William Bruorton, the Younger Gloucester Jacob Menham Stonehouse Devon Thomas Ryder Furniss Bolton Lancashire John Looker Osford Scrivener

Willful murder verdict in Woodhouse field assault

Inquest at Woodhouse, Barrow parish, on Thomas Sutton known as Burton, follows a Sept. 2 barley field incident. William Johnson killed Burton after a drunken quarrel with Thomas Biggs and others, with Johnson later striking at bystanders. Verdict: Wilful murder against William Johnson.

Woodhouse John Gregory Thomas Sutton Janicy Angrave Thomas Angrave Fields Barrow-on-Suar L. Wit Johnson Thomas Biggs Johnson Amy Biggs Altain Bives Burton Donwag Warry Will William Johnson

London Markets Corn Market September 12 Report

London markets report a liberal wheat supply from Essex Kent and Suffolk with prices advancing 1s to 2s per quarter for old wheat while other descriptions rise. Trade was not brisk as sales favored town mealmen with oats and malt in modest demand and several grain arrivals listed for the day.

Essex Kent Suffolk

Newgate and Leadenhall Dead Markets Report

Saturday market notes show dull business at Newgate and Leadenhall with mutton from Scotland and the north in abundance and prices lower than the previous Saturday.

Newgate Leadenhall Scotland North

Hop Market Signals Stable Prices for New Kent Crop

About 270 pockets of new crop hops from the Weald of Kent and Sussex entered market, selling at 90s to 95s per cwt for fair qualities and free from defects. No activity in yer lings and no change in quotations. The estimated old duty for this year declined to £195,060 with no backers.

Te Weald Kent Sussex

Smithfield Cattle Market Prices and Market Conditions

On September 12 at Monpar Smithfield cattle market, stock supply was very heavy with a brisk trade and most stock nearly sold. Beef and mutton prices fell from the previous week, while prices for calves, sheep and lambs, pork, veal, and other goods remained steady to higher in parts. A later Friday report noted moderate supply and very poor trade with prices lower than the prior Monday, including calves and beef and mutton ranges shifting downward.

Smithfield Monpar Frripay Romford

Islington Cattle Market Prices and Market Report

Monday and Friday market notes show very limited stock and flat trade with prices generally lower. Beef, veal, sheep, lambs, pork and offal prices are listed with ranges. hay market quotes appear for Smithfield Regent's Park Whitechapel Portman Hungerford regions.

Smithfield Regent's Park Whitechapel Portman Hungerford

Southall Market Report Thin Attendance Prices Fall

Southall cattle market at Wepmzs Bay on September 11 saw very light attendance and overall stock prices down from the previous week. Descriptions list beef veal mutton pork lamb and sheep figures with specific shillings per stone ranges for each category.

Bread Prices Listed Per Loaf and Slice

Rural market prices show standard loaf per loaf of finest quality at sixpence, second loaf sixpence, and inferior bread listed at fourpence sixpence. Prices reflect typical shop rates and penny per loaf variations.

Large Northern District Agents Named for Paper Sales

The notice lists appointment locations across northern England with agents in Liverpool Newcastle upon Tyne Manchester Birmingham Leeds and other towns. It invites country agent applications for major towns and names existing London district agents and the general paper agent Mr Charles Penton.

England Smith Scotland-road Liverpool Carruthers Newcastle-upon-Tyne Heywood Manchester Bray Shefields Guest Birmingham Mann Leeds Riches Norwich Cogshall Bath M‘phun Glasgow Ebsworth Edineburgh

London Printing Notice From Gadsden and Percival

London announce printed at the office of Gadsden and Percival in Upper St Martin's Lane by Robert Gapspex and Ray Monp Percival with publication at No Catherine Street Strand on Sunday 18th September 164%.

London Gadsden and Percival Upper St. Martin’s Lane Robert Gapspex Upper St. Martin's Lane St. Anne Soho Ray Monp Percival Waterloo Place St. James’s Westminster Catherine Street Strand

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