06 May 1842
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 06, 1842
Page
1
Readable fragments announce weekly Wednesday and Saturday events and a general notice to secure berths. Multiple product ads follow from Company and Standard Works, including Corner Dishes patterns, Flower Pattian tableware, and health pills with detailed medical claims.
The report recalls the Kerry election petition hearings and a Commons debate as members were sworn to try Lyme Regis petition cases. It notes notices on factory regulation, charitable law in Ireland, and Scottish matters, with discussion of government conduct and future procedure.
Sir James Graham condemns Lord John Russell for partisan magistracy picks while Mr Fox Maule and others defend adherence to town council recommendations. He cites Poole, Bristol, Hastings and Bath cases, contrasting balanced commissions with partisan skew.
Opposition accuses the government of politicizing magistrate appointments in Devonport and Hull, claiming ministers place party loyalty above merit. Proponent cites past practices and defends the bench’s independence, urging reform and transparency in selecting magistrates and demanding home office circulars on the matter.
Debates in the House focus on the balance of partisan appointments to magistrates across Manchester and surrounding boroughs. Critics argue the late government packed offices with party loyalists, while defenders say selections prioritized competence and impartial discharge of duties.
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