Westlury appointments reveal long dispute with chancellor
Letters dated April 11 1865 transmit charges against Ayrton and Harding in a bankruptcy court case. HH Cannan complains the report by Ayrton Harding misstates remuneration and expenses, urges the chancellor to require refunds, defends rent charges, and details delays, audits, and staffing changes following the 1861 act. He asserts overpayment, seeks proper accounting, and notes increased workload after a new act reduced salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham-street
Pgain
Messrs. Ayrton and Harding
Are
Ayrton
Harding
Alpy
Cannan
Hesse
Hardinz
Aignes
Ayrton and Harding
Ayrton and Hardings
Mesera
Hardingssy
London Commissioners
Messrs
Ayrton and
Registar Whitehead
Whitehead
Messrs. Ayrton
London
Mesers
House of
Mesara
Mewrs
Shusi
Ofregistrar
Marding
Graham
Harsh treatment of London official assignees fuels 1865 protest
H Cannan laments severe sufferings after long service in the Court of Bankruptcy. He recounts unfair suppression of inquiry, pay constraints under act 1861, and harsh public accusations by Chancellor Ayrton and Harding. He claims brutal, secret proceedings and gibbeting in the Times, asserting wrongful dismissal after 33 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Ayrton
Harding
London
Mesara
Times
Star Chamber
Norwood
Plan for passenger guard signaling on trains proposed
A British proposal outlines a simple alarm and indicator system for trains. Copper wire ropes run along carriages with a lever inside each compartment. Pulling the lever rings alarms in guard vans and activates exterior indicator boxes showing which compartment needs aid. The device, built by Herring and Son of Chertsey, is designed to be inexpensive and adaptable to all carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
England
H. A. Stansfeld
Her Majesty’s Army
H. H. Stansfeld
Messra. Herring and Son
Chertsey
Kuaton Square
Epidemic Alarm Overstated as Russian Fever Examined
A letter to the editor debunks sensational reports of a Russian plague, noting relapsing fever is common in Britain and that St Petersburgh deaths relate to typhus and poor housing. It compares risk to Liverpool and Manchester and cites low recent death rates amid ongoing public health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srs
England
Scotland
Ireland
St. Petersburgh
Liverpool
Glasgow
Greenock
St.Petersburgh
Russia
M.D. St
Petite Morskoi
French Wines Tax Reform Urges Penny Bottle Duty
A 1865 Paris letter argues England should admit all French wines at a penny per bottle or 6d per gallon, replacing two-tier duties. It cites past duties, rising import volumes, and modest revenue loss with long-term gains, urging bottle imports to prevent adulteration and boost trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
United Kingdom
Macon
Paris
Duplais the Elder
Bordeaux
Chaimpagne
Pyrennees
Chatillon
Orleans
Payen
Edinburgh
London
Bourgognes
Chablis Blanc
Chateaux Bourgeaux
Ampélographie Franvaise
Inspector General of Agriculture
Hermitage
Jules Guyot
Scesseeseerssseersns
Volnay
Burgundy
Renda
Roussillon
South
Parle
Messageries Imperiales
Toulouse
Oenmez
Dijon
Chalons
Napoleon I
Gladstone
Guyot
Paris Charity Ball Draws 900 Guests At Grand Hotel
A Galignani note reports a Paris charity ball in aid of the British Charitable Fund drew about 900 attendees. The Grand Hotel hall glowed with flowers, lights, and music by Strauss. Notables from many nations, including diplomats, bankers, and peers, attended as dancing continued past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Lady Cowley
Corps Diplomatique
Djemil Pacha
Turkey
Baron de Seebach
Bavaria
Baron de Goltz
Prussia
Bigelow
United States
Alphonse de Rothschild
Nathaniel de Rothschild
Marquis of Hertford
Ashburtor
Royston
Feodore Wellesley
Marquis du Taion
Finot
Patrick O’brien
M.P
Edward Thynne
Afoffatt
Gray of Gray
Baronne de Bronier
Countess of
Perth
Strauss
Paris
Ports Movors
Admiralty House
Portsmouth Dockyard
Michael
Winchester
F. Scott
O.B
A.D.C
Caldwell
A. C. Key
Royal Seamen and Marines Orphan Schools
Solent
Royal Dusty Society
Hoe
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Pera
Jamiegon
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Egypt
Aden
Ceylon
India
Bombay
China
Mauritius
Cape of Good Hope
Australia
New Zealand
Pers
Campbell
Holroyd
Hill
Norcock
Tack
Allan
Messer
Thompson
Hall
Danny
Rev
W. Walkers
Marseilles
Mat areLient
G. de Marchant
Mitford Brett
Benson
Chitty
Kinson
Pearson
Election Intelligence from Edinburgh and Dover
A 19th century political digest notes Mr. Adam of Scotland securing re-election for Clackmannan and praising government neutrality free trade and reform. Dover Liberal electors urge Viscount Bury to stand next election while Buxton questions his own seat. Southampton may see Captain Engledue stand Conservative. West Kent Whigs Angerstein and Lubbock hold meetings pledging support and committees. Glasgow hints at a vacancy due to Mr Buchanan's mercantile partner status and contemplates a pairing option. various names drift as gossip while elections approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Dover
Finnis
Viscount Bury
Wick
Kixo’s Lyxy
Thomas Fowell Buxton
Han
Borouch
Major How
F. Walpole
Lord Stanley
Sourhampton
Engicdue
Southampton
Captain Engledue
Southamptore
West Kent
Angerstein
Lubbock
Bull Tavern
Maidatone
Glascow
Buchanan
Gladstone
Glasgow
Navy pay advocate argues for widow of Rev W Harvey
A correspondent writes arguing the widow of the late Rev W Harvey should not face poverty. He credits Harvey with winning a large pay increase for naval officers and urges officers to forgo part of their rise for a year to aid the widow and children. The author notes no personal relation to Mrs Harvey and signs as OSTICE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brn
Rev. W. Harvey
Fande
Mfr
Harvey
Afr. Harvey
North London festival presided by Lord Belper at Willis's Roome
Lord Belper consents to preside over the annual North London University College Hospital festival at Willis's Roome on June 21. The preceding evening a well attended conversazione at the Society of British Artists Gallery featured presentation of silver medals, with musical contributions by renowned vocalists and pianists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Belper
North London
University College Hospital
Willis
Society of British Artists
Suffolk-street
Pall-mall
Percy Doyle
C.B
Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe
Gordon
Louise van Noorden
Emma Jenkins
Harriette Lee
Donald King
W. Dawson
van Noorden
H. T. Parker
M. Emile Berger
Herr Lebmeyer
Enonse Pressyrentia
Liverpool
Presbyterian Church In
Ireland
Armstrong
England
Irish Presbyterian Church
Home Mission
London
Cardiff
Gloucester
Shrewsbury
Darlington
Daniel Robertson
Dalnaglar
Presbytery
Devizes
Presbyteriana
Baptiste
Natrovaz Institute
Anp
Lapres
Friends
Euston Road
Antwerp
Newcastle
Tyne
Whitby Rocks
John M‘intyre
Douglas
Thames
Lizard
Holt
Kyname Cove
Elgin
Scotland
North British and
Edinburgh
Glasgow
North London Railway gains powers and new line plans
At a special meeting chaired by Bancroft the North London Railway Company secured approval for bills granting added powers and plans to build lines toward Alexandra Park and the Edgware Highgate and London Railway. Directors report six months to December showing funds available for a 4s per share dividend and a carried forward amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North London
Euston-square
London and North-Western
Bancroft
North London Railway Company
North London Railway
Alexandra Park
Edgware, Highgate, and London
Wiest Flanders
Mining Intelligence report on Cornish mines and shares
The market for British Blining Shares held steady with East Gunnislake and South Bedford firm while Wheal Grenville and others weakened. Quoted broker prices include East Caradon 14?3 ex div and East Lovell 10 2. Foreign shares showed firm activity with Don Pedro North del Rey and Washoe Gold trading. Local mine meetings reported balances, dividend declarations, and asset liabilities across East Carn Area, Maree Valley, and Cann Camborne, with notes on carotid copper ore production, adit progress, and forecast yields at Hav an Mines Carriston shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Gunnislake
South Bedford
East Lovells Ih Condarrow
Drakawaite
Wheal Grenville
East Russell
West Setes
el Chico Silver Mining and Redection Company (Limited
Dillion
Brynton
Branford Hall
Carn Camborne
Clifford Amalgamated
Cook's Kitches
Drakewalls
Hant Bassett
East Caradon
East Carn Bres
East Laney
East Lovell
East Renowarne
East Hassell
East Snaefell
East Treskerby
Maxt Wheal Grenville
Gonamena
Marke Valley
Maudlin
Mellanear
Nan
New Clifford
North Pool
North Shepherd
North Treskerby
Rennamie Laxey
Rosewarne United
Snaefell
Sam Bassett
South Condarrow
South Garland
Boearne Moor
Tincroft
Trencrom
Weat Caradon
West Chiverton
Web Grylls
Weat Seton
Wheal Baller
Wheal Crebor
Wheal Seton
Wheal Truscott
Stock Exchange
East Caradom
East Wheal Grenville
North Roakcar
South Condurrow
South Frances
Illes
Cobre
Don Pedro North del Rey
East Carn
Exrcacat
Thomas's
East Canapon
Baldo Salisbury
Maree Valley
West Rostpown
Cann Camborne
Havan Mines
Carriston
Sheldon
Seton
Public Health Report 1864 Addresses Rural Housing Abuse and Sanitation
The seventh Privy Council medical officer 1864 report details England’s vaccination status and poor housing in rural districts. It highlights rampant overcrowding in mines and rural areas, landlord evasion of taxation, and minimal sanitation enhancements. Calls for stricter nuisance laws and mandatory dwellings for laborers. It also notes meat parasite disease checks in London markets and ongoing inquiries.
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Unter
England
Hunter
Laude
Ratlead
Newcantley
Exeter
Simon
Sui
Isbour
Jessee
Quéen
Benak
London
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Ord Westlury
Royal Horttcutrvrat Society
Duke of
Archer-strest
Notting-hill
Charles Campbell
Kensington-garden
Paddington
Bin
Smith
Election Intelligence
Clackmannanshire
Telecearu
W. Harvey
Railway Intelligence
Mining Intelligence
the Public Health
the Privy Council
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