Jamaica Slave Neck Deep in Racial Tensions and Executions
A colonial Jamaica account recalls a death sentence for a enslaved burglar amid a debate over emancipation era cruelties. The governor hesitates to sign the warrant as officials discuss cruelty by planters and clergymen, and calls for fair play and equal laws in the postslavery era.
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Ocean
Heart of Oak
Lionel Smith
Quashie
Mr. C
Spanish Town
Aang
Lionel
Clarendon
Chapelton
Hill
Exeter Hall
West India
Yen
A Cry for Justice Amid Colonial Tensions
The passage contrasts press cruelty and missionary neglect with cries for freedom and dignity. It questions hero worship and advocates moderation, truth, and loyalty to God, country, and kin while condemning oppression and mistreatment of a people.
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Neville Williams
Henry Vincent in the Potteries at Independent Chapel
Henry Vincent spoke four nights in Burslem at the Independent Chapel and one night in the Town Hall, addressing education moral improvement civil and religious liberty and parliamentary reform. Conservatives applauded the speeches and a vote of thanks was given to the speaker and high bailiff. On Friday at the Town Hall he discussed Continental Revolutions with crowds including John Ridgway Esqr and urged reform of England to meet social needs.
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Henry Vincent
Burslem
W. J. Kennedy
Mr. Vincent
Hanity
Vincent
John Ridgway
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Radical Party
England
Owen's Works to Publish Cheap Complete Dr Owen Edition
Mesars Johnstone and Hunter of Edinburgh announce a cheap library edition of Dr Owen and other old English divines to be issued over three years in fifteen octavo volumes. Each volume runs about 550 pages, large type, good paper, with a subscription of one guinea per year for five volumes. The scheme targets widespread affordability, claiming current editions cost at least nine pounds. A full prospectus will appear in the advertising columns.
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Owen
Johnstone and Hunter
Edinburgh
Dr. Owen
Legislative Assembly debates tax on spirits and military disbanding
In a week of debate the Legislative Assembly divided 446 to 220 on reimposing the excise tax on spirituous liquors for a limited period. The Moniteur reports the last six battalions of the Mobile Guard to be disbanded by the 31st inst. Convict ships arrive at Port Phillip despite orders, with public demonstrations and funds raised to relocate convicts. New York reports the 31st Congress convening and voting for Speaker. the President's Message is noted.
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Francz
Legislative Assembly
Constituent Assembly
Moniteur
Australia
Hobart Town Courier
Randolph
Port Phillip
William's Town
America
New York
Washington
Judicial Committee Hearing on Prevenient Grace Debate
The hearing of this case resumed with Archbishop of Canterbury and other church figures present. Lord Campbell cites Milton on prevenient grace from Paradise Lost as a key passage. Mr Baddeley argues baptismal regeneration doctrines, while tensions rise over authority and potential reversal of judgment. The court adjourns after preliminary remarks.
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Canterbury
York
London
Lord Langdale
Lord Campbell
Baron Parke
Knight Bruce
Pemberton Leigh
Liushiinator
Milton
Archbishop of Canterbury
Mr. Baddeley
Baddeley
Church of England
Mr.Purver
Political shifts foreseen in upcoming congressional session
The article notes expected arrival of the Courier and Inquirer report by steamship Canada. It details 60 member Senate split with 24 Whigs and 34 Locofocos, two vacancies, and 231-member House with 111 Whigs, 116 Locofocos, three doubtful. Major topics include expansion of slavery, cheap postage, tariff reform, Pacific railroad, and mileage reform.
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Courier and Inquirer
Canada
Senate
Locofocos
New Hampshire
Chase
Ohio
Delonas
Aid Oig
Locofoco
House
Grain Market Update amid Mixed Arrivals and Tending Prices
Grain prices show a slight improvement in some country and provincial markets while vessel arrivals remain low. This week’s imports include Wheat English 320 cwt, Foreign 1 720 cwt, Barley English 110 cwt, Foreign 2 940 cwt, English flour 41 sacks.
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Mark-Lane
Wepneaspay
Dro
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Postscript
Foreign Intelligence
Judicial Committee OF
Tite Privy Council
Gorham C
Exeter
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