Government prosecutions and the tyranny of law
A critical examination argues that state lawyers use old acts and procedural forms to crush political opponents. It alleges courts rely on biased witnesses and special juries, noting police, factory doctors, and shopkeepers as unreliable sources. The piece cites Powell and Stephens trials to claim Whig oppression persists despite reforms and public opinion.
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Agil
Powell
Montgomeryshire
George Miller
Tinker
Stephens
M‘douall
Edward Hibbert
Parliament Accounts and Bills Pass Amid Debates
A dense record shows debates in Parliament on poor relief, police and Bastardy bills, and naval and Irish affairs. Motions cover inquiring into destitution, water supplies, sewers, and Ottoman power. Bills pass or progress, with notable protest from Lord Stanhope on police constables and a focus on Exchequer funding.
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London
Jointestock Banking
Manchester
Bolton
Marquis of Westminster
Lord Brouco
Roberts
Lord Brovenan
Lord Melbourse
Lord Stanhope
Duke of Richmond
Lord StaNtore
Consolidated Fund
Lord Duxcaxwox
Little Bolton
Lord Luxpuvrst
Manchester Police BM
Lyxononsr
Cuxcaxxon
Ireland
Commons
Summer Assizes trial of Rev J R Stephens in Chester
The trial of the Rev J R Stephens on charges of sedition and inciting to arms opened in Chester before Sir J Patteson and a special jury. A large crowd filled the courtroom as Stephens defended his actions, attacked special juries, and alleged a political persecution connected to the Poor Law Amendment Act and factory reforms.
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Jervis
J.law
Manchester
William Mayley
Dakenfield
Cheshutter
Joey Tinker
Hyde
Joshua Pickford
Charles Howard
Edward Hibbert
Samuel Ashton
Godley
Mr. Stephens
England
George II
Courts of Justice
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Court of Justice
Crown
Bolton
Bury
Wigan
Leigh
Lancashire
Stephens
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Ashton-under-Line
Liverpool
Queen’s Bench
London
House of Lorda
House of Commons
Beloings
Thomas Paing
Carlile
Menta
Defendant
Daniel O'Connell
Firebrand
Tinker
Howards
Ashtons
Secretary of State
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Scotland
Duke of Marlborough
Administration of Justice
R. D. Browne
Lord Palmerston
J. M. Doyle
C. B. Vere
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Perth
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Charles
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Henry Vincent
Onmouth
Howes of Commons
Rev. J. R. Stephens
Morning Chronicle
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