Parliamentary Reform Refusal Reflects on American Model
A letter explains why the author cannot accept a role at the Friends of Parliamentary Reform meeting. He contrasts his reformist hopes with the American system, arguing that universal suffrage does not prevent corruption and that England’s existing framework, despite faults, protects public liberty and offers broader benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Parliamentary Reform
House of Commons
House of ‘Commons
United States of America
America
England
Ereless
Che
Purity of Justice and Government Compared to Other Nations
The passage extols the purity of distribution of justice and security of property as unsurpassed, urging calm appraisal of our government’s blemishes and questioning whether any remedies might do more harm than good. It argues that reforms should be measured, lest they jeopardize the system rather than cure it.
Admiralty Sessions Trial of Captain for Murder on a Transport
John Sutherland, captain of the Friends, is capitally indicted for the murder of 13 year old William Richardson aboard the British transport in the Tagus. Key witness John Thompson testified the captain slew the boy with a naked dagger during a night watch and later claimed it was in a rage and intoxication. The boy died November 14 after nine days of suffering. surgeons described the two wounds and the captain's remorseful statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
William Scott
Nash Grose
John Sutherland
William Richardson
Friends
Tagus
High Court of Admiralty
Christopher Robinson
John Thompson
Lisbon
Jack Thompson
Sutherland
Jack
Elizabeth
Plantagenet
Irvine
Bligh
Messrs. Knapp
Gurney
Prisoner Convicted and Sentenced to Death in Admiralty Court
Several respectable men testified to the prisoner’s character before the verdict. Mr. Justice Grose summed the evidence as the jury found him guilty. The judge pronounced the death sentence in solemn terms. The condemned man, aged about 40 with a wife and five children, bowed and required support from attendants. Execution postponed until Thursday due to the state of the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Grose
Court of Admiralty
Sir William Scott
Inquest on Captain Aitkins Found Dead in Chelsea Fields
An inquest at the Crown and Anchor Chelsea on Captain R F Aitkins Royal Pembroke Militia found dead from a pistol shot in Five-fields. Witnesses testified he was shot while alone. a note cited pecuniary distress and nervous illness. Jury returned a verdict of lunacy.
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Messrs. Gell
Sen
Crown and Anchor
Belgrave-place
Five Fields
Chelsea
R. F. Aitkins
Royal Pembroke Fuzileers
Fivefields
Frederick Burt
34Th Regiment of Guards
Grace-buildings
Duke-street
Manchester-square
Rimilco
R. F. Akins
James James
Noman
St. George
Hanover-square
Five-fields
John Macdonald
Smith
Christopher Crishop
Child’s Place
Royal Pembroke Militia
Sergison
Portland
Kent
Militia Detachment Guards Millstreet In County Cork
A detachment of the South Cork Militia stationed at Millstreet is believed to be the only instance of a regiment of Militia doing duty in their own county.
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Cork
Millstreet
Death of Mr Lambert Reported in Town Obituary
An obituary describes the death of Daniel Lambert in his forties after travel from Huntingdon. It notes his immense weight 52 stone 11 lb and details his coffin dimensions and improbable funeral preparations, including a planned display of wealth and a controversial description of his final arrangements.
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Amber
Stamcorp
Daniel Lambert
Huntingdon
Mahomer
Kin
Ipswich
Mr. Bright
Essex
Births Marriages and Died Notices from Galway and Down
Birth at my father’s house in Galway of a son of Henry Parker Esq Captain in His Majesty’s 3000 regiment nephew to Lord Ribblein and brother to Thomas Parker MP Yorkshire. Married at Finnibrogue Down William Asketell Esq to Sarah Maxwell second daughter of the late John Waring Maxwell Esq. Captain Richard Johnson of the North Cork Militia to Miss Jennings daughter of the late Henry Jennings Esq. Died in Fleet Street Mrs Jane Bentley daughter of Isaac Dickinson. Mr Joseph Moore Rathmore Meath died from a fall after a long illness. Printed for the Proprietor by T Hodck 14 Parliament Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galway
Henry Parker
Lord Ribblein
Thomas Parker
Parment
Yorkshire
E Lal
Finnibrogue
County of
Down
Aske Tell
Sarah Maxwell
John Waring Maxwell
Thomas M‘murray
Sligo
Mia O'Connor
Elphin
Roscommon
Richard Johnson
North
Cork
Miss Jennings
Henry Jnings
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Parliamentary Reform
Earl of
SeLceiak
Canrwricnar
Fatau Durt
Nea Malden
P, Mahon
Lewis O’hara
Bosh
11Th Regiment of Foot
Woodham Mortimer Common
Malden
Stephens
Mr. OH
Ensign Stewart
Ensign M
Someonstables
O.H
11Th
Dragoons
Norfolk
Seven Oaks
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