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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1850
Page
3
A reader critiques misstatements about century timing, arguing the nineteenth century runs 1801 to 1900 and the first half ends in 1850. The writer, signing as SCRIBE, urges proper reckoning of years and cautions against rushing progress.
A 1849 report from H R Williams of the Ragged and Industrial Schools describes London lodging houses as dens of depravity and theft. He recounts visits to two houses, details cramped rooms, filth, and the brutal poverty of boys and women living there. He cites Juvenile thieves, poverty, and the need for reform through better dormitories and supervised lodging facilities.
A Times correspondent reports last year’s bullion by royal mail steamers from the gold regions and European ports. West Indian packets brought 4,648,270 pounds from the Americas. about 400,000 pounds came from California. P and O steamers delivered 728,857 from Alexandria and 933,610 from Constantinople. 310,000 from Spain and Portugal. Total year 6,788,655 pounds. Cobden to visit Sheffield on the 22nd to outline reform measures with Mr. Bright for Parliament.
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