Debate Over Electoral Integrity and Judicial Impartiality
The article argues that party dominance threatens judicial impartiality and criticizes the Commission's restraint in investigating electoral fraud. It notes the split party vote, praises Justice Bradley's independence, and warns that periodic national elections invite corruption and violence, suggesting reform for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bench.udges
Hadeen
Washington
America
Senate
Justice Bradley
Hayes
Times
Returning Board
Supreme Office
Building a Church Out of the Rates Crisis over Weaver navigation funds
The Cheshire circulation claims River Weaver Navigation Acts allow trustees to borrow to deepen the river and levy tolls to pay interest. Surplus would fund county works, with 1840 clause to build three boatmen churches. A proposed bill would divert 10,000 to Winsford’s church, sparking opposition as unjust to traders ratepayers boatmen Winsford Dissenters and county Anglican church plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Winsford
River Weaver
Camellias Sold Fast as London Florists Buy
A London grower at Hammersmith cut 325 dozen camellia blooms in a single morning and sold them to London florists. American journals anticipate Mr Longfellow publishing a volume titled The Threshing Floor with poems written over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hammersmith
The Rajah of Sarawak Biography Review
A critical review of Gertrude Jacos biography of Sir James Brooke. The piece argues the memoir overrefines with documents, though Brooke’s life remains rich in enterprise and foresight. It notes his early years in Bengal, ventures in the Straits, and a failed brig voyage as learning experiences shaping his later role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brooke
Jacob
Lecrole
Benarem
England
Reigate
Dr. Valpy
Norwich
Brooke
Bengal
India
Presidency
Castle Huntley
China
Straits
Scotland
Liverpool
Indian
Japan
New Guinea
Pacific
Findlay
Sarawak
K.C.B
Gertrude L. Jacos
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