Reform of Penal Laws Debated by Parliament Leaders
A late session featured calls to revise the England Penal Code to curb excessive capital punishment. Speakers including Romilly and Grant urged humane alternatives such as incarceration with reform. They argued that few offenders actually suffer death and that milder sentences would better deter crime while preserving public safety.
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Sania
London
Hou
Gilly
Farentine
House of Commons
England
Ware Co
Wnil
Romilly
Win. Granty
P.real
William Grant
Alexander
Menon
Tenence
Conia
Blackstone
Fox
Wilber
Pitt
Etclesi- Mafiés
Claimig
George UI
Vidas
Orie
Tiem
Bultel
Gould
Hoiroosta
Teltow
Litav
Ford
Nevweo
Favell
Willeams
Jacks
Ste Samuel Romilly
R. Taylor
Dixon
Emigration Tales Warn English Settlers of America
An 1816 account details a British party’s journey to Birkbeck’s settlement in the American west. The narrator criticizes land quality, water, and infrastructure, noting poor housing, high rents, and reliance on laboring settlers. They warn fellow Britons against misleading prospectuses and urge caution about emigrating.
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Morrin Birkbeck
Tate
Perau
America
United States
Beck
Pileburgh
Birkbeck
P. Sel
Namad
Cincinnati
Wisay
Ciocilinati
Philadelpia
Todiana
Cincinnali
Birkback’s
England
Ireland
Vincennes
Hirkbeck
Flower
Asis
Easport
van Audet
West
Ohio
Indiana
Illngis
Wirkheck
Construction delays cause regrets at site
Fragmentary report notes delays and fatigue at the project with officials acknowledging potential regrets. No clear dates or names are readable, but the tone suggests concern over progress and outcomes.
French Papers Describe Lyons Uprising and Royal Opening
Reports from Lyons sketch alarm of revolt amid rumors of Bonaparte demonstrations while authorities claim calm, order, and loyalty in the Rhone department. The French Chamber debates and opens with the King’s speech stressing unity, liberty of conscience, and national restoration after ongoing upheaval.
France Under Monarchy Speech On Liberty And Order
A political address extols loyalty to the King and the nation, denounces despotism, and urges unity and public prosperity. It discusses the Budget, recruiting laws, and the upcoming Chamber of Deputies actions including verifying powers, forming leadership, and preparing an Address to the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambre
Angles
Count Bougnen
Dreuet de Veane
Barrairen
AT. de Angles
Sealer
Aken
St. Aulaire
Bogne de Faye
Devillel
Vernoux
Vavergeler de Ilamanne
Tercier de Saint Lary
Questors
Lave
Prine de Talleyrand
Easigas
Tate
Wiewnenrathand
Fhionville
France
Euriyer
Clivis
Charlevagne
St Banthy
Nea
Gentienen
Chamber of Deputies
Boxing match at Stepney Field ends with Navean defeat
In a Thursday boxing bout at Stepney Field Allan defeats Navean after a fierce sequence of thirty five rounds. Seconds for Navean were Dan McCarthy and Freeman. for Allan George and Thomas Jobson. Carthy challenged Waterman but found no opponent.
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Stepney Fielda
John Aecen
James Alen
Worda
Renfall
Turner- Allen
Neven
Crytain
Dan McCarthy
Freeman
Naven
George
Thomas Jobson
Allan
Neves
Lenats
Allen
Carthy
Ireeland
Bargain over Strath Geldsay awaits ratification and palace plans
The article notes a pending settlement between Lord Evers and the Duke of Wellington regarding Strath Geldsay and a potential palace project with drawings by Mr. Benjamin Wyatt. Rumors of Crown lands and Park formation accompany the deal, while no proof of abandonment exists. It also details a rescue at Stradone Mouse in Cavan involving Captain French, Mr. Borrowes, and Mr. Erskine, highlighting acts of merit and risk during a swollen river crossing.
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Duke of York
England
Duchess of York
Outlands
Copenhagen
Iceland
Bagisalin
Klopstock
Lord Marrowby
Charles Stuart
France
Lord Pembroke
Utha
M. Thenard
Strath Geldsay
Lord Evers
Duke of Wellington
Benjamin Wyatt
Captain French
Sis Foot
Cavan
William Borrowes
Suverein
Willia Erskine
Stradone
Monteys
Erakine
Maj
Burrenges
Wil
Ovan Tn
Wwe
Erskine
M. Welunidi
Mecklenburgh
Whitberad
Samuel Whitbread
Westminster
Clarrotte
Wiles
Aucen Aeluck
Hegeat
Brighton
Sir I. Bloonfeld
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Siades
Lyons
Paris
Napoleon Bonaparte
Mbelion
Rhone
Rhune
Lyoas
Wight
Joan Seven
24Mes Allen
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