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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 20, 1846

Page

4

Foss REx uss, and American railways in brief

Fossils unearthed near a tunnel approach reveal large mammal teeth, likely extinct species, with some molars weighing over six pounds. Separately, Ipswich and Essex items report on American railway practices, a fatal child accident in Somers Town, a strife between a coachman and a maid, and poaching cases with rewards to keepers in Irvine and Lawthorn.

Ipswich Journal Rarway Grand Union Sito Jay Globe Charles Williams Harford Place Somers Town Skinner Street Tiene University College Hospital W. Carter Newington Mary Ann George Mary George John Garnon Poacuixe Armay Sab Cath Alexander Bain Matthew Nickland Earl of Eglinton Winton Lawthorn Irvine Lord Eglington Fisher Alderman Gibbs Humphreys Mr. Humphrese Mr. Humphreys Mary Hill Sydenhem Faraz Horndon-on-the-Hill Greenaway Orsett

The Extraordinary Case of Forgery Committal of Captain Richardson

Lord Mayor hears case against Captain Richardson former Tenbury Worcester and Ludlow Railway Company chairman charged with altering a cheque from £10 to £5,000. Witnesses describe vouchers, signatures, and alleged forgery, with cross examinations and bank responses, as the court binds the case for trial while noting related public justice issues and a separate inquest on a cab driver’s death in prison.

Richardson Priday Tenbury, Worcester, and Ludlow Mansion House Bush Clargson Inglebach Coutts and Co Withers Bank of England Mr. Fry Fry Mr. Richardson Longden Messra. Coutts and Co Mr. Coulthurst Coulthurst Capt. Richardson Clarkson Burnham Puleford Steverson Whitmore Stevenson Tenbury, Worcaster, and Ludlow Mr. Clarkson Palsford Mr. Whitmore

Latest intelligence on Don Carlos escape and Spaniard politics

A telegraph from Paris reports Don Carlos and his son the Count de Montemolin escaping Bourges. General Cabrera left Paris for Rouen and possibly England. Paris papers discuss Montpensier marriage opposition, British stance, and Madrid rumors amid financial market movement.

Don Carlos Partie Paria Count de Montemolin Bourges General Cabrera Paris Rouen England Spain

Anti Slavery Meeting at Exeter Hall in England

A meeting of the Anti Slavery League reviewed the Evangelical Alliance on slavery in the United States. Notables including Frederick Douglass, William Howitt, and J R Dailey attended. Speakers argued the Alliance’s stance did not reflect England or Europe, and Frederick Douglass testified to brutal slave conditions in Charleston and the link between Northern and Southern American support for slavery.

Council The Anti-Slavery League America England Europe Allance Thomas Lloyd Garrison Evangelical Alliance Alliance John Preston Euston Square Exeter Hall Mr. Preston G. Thompson United States of America Percy St. John Frederick Douglas Charleston Douglas

The Poisonings in Esser. Chesham Inquest Reopens

The adjourned inquest into the deaths of Joseph and James Chesham continues, with the coroner and jurors hearing testimonies about alleged arsenic poisoning by Sarah Chesham. Proceedings reveal jurors and witnesses, including John Chesham and the rat catcher, with a five week adjournment for further evidence.

Joseph James Chesham Sarah Chesham C.C. Lewis Lox and Hounds Inn Hiaunda Mr. Bowker Bishops Stortford Philip Chesham Wan James Sunn Jamere Joe John Ann Deards Chelmsford Chesham Susan Green John Chesham Cole Afr Thomas Newport Wishey Stephens John Cheatham Wisbey Haas Newports Stevens Thomain Newport Mrs. Chesham Littlebury Sarah Parker Hawkers Mr. Hawkes Superintendent Clarke Joseph Chesham Fife

Four Men Die in Marley Tunnel Accident Near Ashburton

A late Saturday collapse at the Marley tunnel under construction for the South Devon Railway buried miners and labourers. Fifty yards of arch fell after removing framing, four men Henry Bigwood William Parnell John Polhill and John Letcher died after rescue. An inquest returned accidental death.

Ashburton South Devon Railway Henry Bigwood William Parnell John Polhill John Letcher Corumer

Insolvent Debtor Treated for Fraud by Insolvency Court

In an Insolvent Debtors Court heard by Mr. Cooke for Mr. Marchant watchmaker and Messrs. Morden pencil makers, the insolvent with debts of £1,636 and £815 for goods obtained by a false check faced claims. He had pleaded to lawsuits, prompting the commissioner to order twelve months from vesting for fraud and vexatious pleading. Also, a separate case against a Bristol officer for groceries supplied to him and his daughter led to discussion of Small Debts Act and costs, with a verdict for the plaintiff.

Trespar Jacon Thia Cooke Marchant Red Lion-street Holborn Messrs. Morden Nicholx Messia Mordan Costa Harris Granby Hill Clifton Bristol London James Buakeley Doyle Briatel

Debtor's Prison Case Highlights Victorian Leniency

Lord Mayor hears a debtor, aged 60, was in ill health in Whitecross Street prison for 40 days to pay £5 16s 1d. A surgeon’s certificate prompted his discharge under Victoria era relief laws, praised as evidence of evolving mercy toward the poor who cannot pay debts. A second tale follows a thief of silk handkerchiefs on a steam vessel, leading to his arrest and a plea for summary justice amid poverty.

Anp The Poxies West End Crimxal Justice Victoria Eball House of Correction Coldbathfields Richard Homer Solomon Flanes Great Ormond Yard Wahkley Hutson Combe Wakley Cabman Stis Smiles Boyd Clerkenwell Coroner's Court J. Hutson Paris Madrid Paria Louis Philippe France la Presse England America Wnh Mountpensier Lord Palmerston Duke of Montpensier Toranta Chateau Eno Maparro Tiempo Don Francisco de Assis Pezuela Montpensier M. Gonzales Bravo Times Don Carlos E.W. C.M Nostu Earl of Yarborough Lord Worsley Lincoln R. A. Christopher Charles H. Cust Earl Brownlow Earl Pusuk Barua Wwashhouses ST. Manrey’s-In-The Frelds Hall Staunton Grove Southwark Guildford Street Sadler, Firth Roas Little Guildford Street Thomas Knight Tippett Stringer's Road Lower Road Rotherhithe Tip-i Bardon Whitecross Street Richard M Whitecross-street Court of Bankruptcy Fane Arethea Fiecw John Edgwin Fitch Haydon Hungerford-market London Bridge London Elizabeth Polland St. Mary Axe Alderman Wilson

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