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Newspaper
Champion
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 09, 1816
Page
6
In a heated debate, MPs clash over the Elgin Marbles purchase and its impact on national character. Evidence cited shows earlier ruin and sale motives, with supporters arguing value to arts and opponents warning of abuse and financial strain. The majority backs continued support while others urge ethical safeguards and broader fundraising.
The National Society for the Education of the Poor in the Established Church held its annual meeting at Central School in Baldwin's Gardens with the Archbishop of Canterbury in the chair. Present were the Archbishop of York bishops of Exeter Salop St Asaph Ely Carlisle Chester Oxford archdeacons of London St Albans Middlesex Huntingdon Buckingham Colchester and others. The Rev J Walmsley read the yearly report, Treasurer Joshua Watson also spoke, and the Archbishop praised the Society's encouraging state of affairs.
A London riot surrounding a Strand house of ill repute led to the execution of Boosevern Penley, a Cornish sailor. Sheriff Janssen resisted mob interference, ordering Penley’s death under the Riot Act, while Guards and a large seamen’s crowd gathered, with the sheriff declaring mercy impossible and delivering the doomed man to the law before the crowd.
In a tense exchange, the station chief stood firm as Sheriff Janssen exerted calm authority. The group dispersed after his reasoning, allowing the Cheat Power to carry out its task without further aid. Peace returned as the participants departed quietly.
A daily paper outlines long contempts from House of Lords cases including Thomas Williams confined thirty years and others in Salisbury Fleet and York prisons, sharing hardship on three shillings sixpence weekly. Swiss Chronicle details Madame Krudener’s Basel inn circle, private audiences, and charity to the poor, provoking parental opposition.
The London Gazette of June 4 announces the appointment of Mr Canning as head of the India Board of Control, formalizing his senior role in overseeing British India policy and governance.
A garbled OCR list shows multiple names and trades including butchers, brazier, grocers, linen-drapers, booksellers, druggists, and various attorneys. Repeated mentions of towns like Maldon, Covent Garden, Manchester, Exeter, Monmouthshire and others appear with scattered firm names and individuals, suggesting scattered bankruptcy or notice items without coherent grouping.
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