Reform clash over Coleridge instruction to borough franchise
The Times attacks Mr Coleridge proposed instruction as risky to reform. It analyzes rival theories of enfranchisement a uniform rating versus a fixed £5 and argues the instruction could fracture support in Parliament and delay or derail the reform bill. It contrasts Gladstone and Disraeli positions and warns of electoral peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Coleridge
Disraeli
Gladstone
Locke
Liberal Party
Bright
House of Commons
Westminster
Bir Gladstone
Reform League
Vague Resolution on Reform and Committee Powers
The Morning Herald questions a notice by Mr Acland on behalf of Mr Coleridge and Mr Gladstone as the vaguest reform resolution yet. It argues the committee already has power to alter the law of rating and asks whether the House intends to limit its own functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cremer
Bradlaugh
Lord Grosvenor
Gladstone
Liberal Party
Eader
Morning Herald
Acland
Coleridge
House
House of Commons
Liberal discontent with Gladstone bill leads to call for unity
The Liberal meeting debates the bill and criticizes Mr Gladstone's amendment to limit franchise by property value. Advocates lean toward a rate paying franchise and argue the need to engage all classes, testing sincerity and responsibility of voters.
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Liberal Party
Mr Gladstone
House of Commons
Gladstone
Coleridge
Bright
Two Borough Franchise Theories and Reform Bill Debate
The Saturday Review outlines two main theories to limit borough suffrage, arguing for a residence requirement shared by Beales Gladstone and Disraeli. It warns that extending householder or ledger voting risks eroding initial limits, and says universal borough suffrage is undesired and avoidable. The piece notes residence as the widely accepted constraint.
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Saturday Review
England
Beales
Mr Gladstone
Mr Disraeli
House of Commons
Edinburgh Conservatives Face City Election Dilemma
Sam, writing as a Tory voice in Edinburgh, argues against allying with moderate Liberals and warns that backing Mr Moncreiff risks empowering Whig compromise. He favors electing Mr Miller to oppose Liberal imposture and uphold established church interests, urging firm Conservative independence.
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the Courant
Edinburgh
Iago
Gordon
Miller
Moncreiff
Monocreiff
Mr Moncreiff
Kirk
House of Commons
Laren
Young
Donald Mackenzie
Moncreit
Jack Nasty
John
South Side
James Gibson-Craig
Charles Cowan
James Richardson
Charles Jenner
Toby
Shandy
Atence
Cross Causeway
Moray Place
Sam, &O
Valentine
Keen observer vents on rotten whiggery in Edinburgh
A reader accuses the Whig faction in Edinburgh of rotten influence during a heated aggregate meeting. He questions Moncreaffs stance on Tory inclusion and notes a declared readiness to travel at short notice if Gladstone’s government is faced with a factional opposition. He claims to prefer Air Miller.
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Siz
Moncreaff
London
Air Miller
Aberdeens Ire Farmers and the Cattle Plague
In the House of Commons debate over cattle plague compensation, Mr Forpyrex criticizes Aberdeenshire for receiving only £20 from a £35,090 grant, noting their voluntary Rinderpest Society and self‑help by slaughtering diseased cattle. Lord Montagu explains the funding applies to inspectors’ actions under the 1865 order, and Aberdeenshire’s unique setup complicates valuation while avoiding reopening claims.
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House of Commons
Forpyrex
Aberdeenshire
Sixxs
England
Scotland
Lord R. Montagu
Rinderpest Association
Aberdeen
Privy Council
County Association
Selkirk Fair Shows Slower Hiring But Strong Female Demand
The Selkirk spring fair for farm servant hiring drew usual attendance but far below levels from a decade ago. Demand was solid for all positions, especially for women, with outwork pay from 7 to 8 pounds and kitchen roles from 6 to 7 pounds for six months. Ploughmen earned 8 to 11 pounds, higher rates reserved for trusted hands. youths found engagements around 8 pounds 10s to 7 pounds 10s. In Glasgow a weaver named Young, of Claythorn Street, hanged himself after a quarrel with an acquaintance.
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Selkirk
Glasgow
Young
Claythorn Street
The Volunteers Rifle Competition and Grand Ball at Kirkcaldy
The No. 15 Company QE R.V.B. held a fortnights event at Braid range with 200 400 and 600 yard rounds under strong wind. Private Coutts won the gold medal and Private Robert Smart the silver. A second match saw No. 13 Company QE8VB defeat No. 9 Battery City of Edinburgh Artillery by 14 points. A grand ball by the Kirkcaldy Troop of the Fife Mounted Rifles followed at Assembly Hall Kirkcaldy with about 200 attendees and a supper in Dunnikier Hall ending after midnight.
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1St Merchants
R.V.B
Braid Range
Coutts
Robert Smart
Q.e.8.v.b
City of Edinburgh Artillery
Tag Kirkcaldy
F.M.R.V
Kirkcaldy
Fife Mounted Rifles
Klongsom
Dunnikier
Mia
Oswald
Drysdale
Kilrie
G. Hay
Cameron House
Misa Kininmonth
Invertiel
Hutchison
Braehead
Ronald
Douglas Field
James Jameson
Whythouse
Anderson
Alrs
Johnston
N Johnston
J. B. Hoxton
Pathhead
Pitteadie
Robert Hutchison
A. G. Morgan
Henry Anderson
Chapel House
A. Wilkin
Leven
George Prentice
Strathore
J. Jameson
Wheythouse, &c. &c
Edinburgh
J.S. Oswald
Third annual meeting of the Association of Registrars of Scotland
The Association of Registrars of Scotland held its third annual meeting at the Café Royal with Mer David Beatson presiding. The secretary read a report noting no urgent issues but urging relief on fees and remuneration, and the retiring president urged continued support and professional standards.
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Café Royal
Mer David Beatson
St Giles
Agener
Commission
T. A. Forway
North Leith
Bearsey
Association
Alf Beatson
Central Register House
Edinburgh
Beatson
Mac-Argtuua
New Monkland
Foray
Nicol Macdougall
Glasgow
James Smith
Her Prevent
Messra Balfour
Lyle
Innerteithen
Watson
Bothwell
Muir
Ednburgh
Gilbert Archer
Agcurr
MacArthur
Death at Kilwinning Under Suspicious Circumstances
A miner named Grant was arrested on Friday on suspicion of causing the death of his wife found dead in a stairway. Finger marks were noted on the neck but a post mortem concluded natural causes likely exposure to cold while intoxicated. the man likely will be released.
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Kilwinning
Grant
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Association OF Registrars OF Scotland
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