Wrathful Portrait of Sheriff Waithman Stirs London
A Guardian excerpt criticizes Sheriff Waithman as a demagogue and disgraceful magistrate. It condemns his conduct at Queen Victoria’s funeral and an inquest on a police matter, accusing him of arrogance, prejudice, and contempt for authority. The piece quotes statute language and cites prior historical parallels to brand him unfit for office.
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The
Guardian
Sheriff Waithman
Cicero
Chatham
London
Wastastan
Pinkerton
Wattuman
John Curtis
Corosen
Sheriff Warraman
Gore
Warruman
Lieut. Gore
Belial
Shimei
Pelf
Jerusalem
Suffolk Pitt Club formed after Ipswich dinner turn
The first annual meeting of the Suffolk Pitt Club was held at the White Horse Inn Ipswich with about 400 gentlemen in attendance. A Loyal and Constitutional Association was formed to counter Whig views, amid cheers for the King and strong loyal sentiment. The article notes tensions with the Whigs over Reform and taxation and promises further details if needed.
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Suffolk Pitt Club
White Horse Inn
Ipswich
Pitt Club
Burial of Honey and Francis Described as Riot and Funeral
A mass gathering in Smithfield for the funerals of Honey and Francis drew a mixed crowd and conflicts. Dr Watson announced radicalist sponsorship, but the procession shifted to Kingsgate Street despite police barricades. At Knightsbridge Life Guards clashed with rioters, stones flew, and Riot Act was read with several injuries reported.
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Smithfield
Thither
Doctor Watson
Paddington
Committee of Management
Friends of the Dead
Waddington
Dublin
Watson
Long-lane
Silesice
Kingsgate-street
Lord Bathurst
Osford-street
Bond-street
Duke-street
Grosvenor-square
Audrey-street
Park-lane
Piccadilly
Hyde-park-corner
Haney
Francis
Queen's House
Audley-street
Saul
Hyde Park Corner
Robert Baker
Birnie
Conant
Hammersmith
Latimer Charity Schools
J. Leggett
Knightsbridge
Life Guards
Sheriff
Waithman
St. George's Hospital
Berry
King’s Dublin Theatre Visit Delights Crowded House
Crowds gathered at three in the afternoon for the king’s expected visit to the theatre. The Royal Box and box seats were elaborately prepared as the monarch arrived with state officials. His Majesty, in Windsor uniform, received enthusiastic acclamation, watched The Duenna and St Patrick’s Day, and renewed applause after each act.
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Dublin Morning Post
Harris
Mr.Farren
Earl Talbot
Duke of Montrose
Marquis of Headfort
Marquis Graham
Windsor
Order of St. Patrick
St. Petrick
Miss Stephens
Eveleen
God Save the King
Prince
Princess Esterhazy
Baird
Rossmore
Burrough
Countess of Warsham
Marquess of Donegal
Co dc
Bank of Ireland
Dublin Society House
Slane Castle
Grand Civic Dinner With King George IV in Dublin
The Lord Mayor and Dublin Corporation hosted King George IV at a grand circular dining room behind the Mansion House. Nobles, clergy, and officers filled the hall as the King joined a sequence of toasts, national anthems, and speeches. Sparks of enthusiasm ran through the assembly as the monarch honored Irish loyalty and conciliation, with the marquis of Londonderry issuing a heartfelt address and the Lord Mayor leading celebrations before departure.
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Europe
Walter Scott
King
Price Esterhazy
Dublin
Tuam
Cashel
Lord Sidmouth
Lord Norbury
Miss Stephens
Miss Cheese
Duruset
Bedford
Marquis of Londonderry
Marquis Conyngham
Marquis of Liondonderry
Marquis of Conysigham
Marquis ‘of Londonderry
Theble
England
Ireland
William
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Warrastan
Warratstan
Mr. Wattustan
Turkey
Honey and
the King
His Majesty
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