Freedom of the press in a Suffolk assizes case
The Suffolk Chronicle reports on a pivotal libel case between Rev. Augustus Gathercole and Edward Miall editor of the Nonconformist. It argues the Exchequer ruling privileges clergy and curbs press commentary, urging public support for press liberty and a full parliamentary discussion if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Parke
Suffolk Chronicle
Augustus Gathercole
Edward Miall
Court of Exchequer
Anthony
Suffolk
Cambridge
Gathercole
Chatteris
The
Enquirer
Oxford Clergyman in Nisi Prius Case Over Colts Wounding
At Oxford Nisi Prius court on the 13th, Mr. Greenwood sued Rev. Fiddler rector of Easington for injuries to his two Colts caused by the rector’s actions during a night incident. The jury awarded £27 for damages after testimony about darkness, loyalty to the Established Church, and attempts to discredit a witness. The rector was removed from the court for interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylesbury
Nisi Prius Court
Oxford
Greenwood
Fiddler
Easington
Sarah Lee
Whately
Bartisa
Leighton Buzzard
J. Kingsley
Society of Friends
Jesuit Review
Oxford Magazine
Cambridge
Stoneyhurnt Review
Hook
Leeds
Ripon
Church and State Gazette
R. Simpson
Oriel College
Mitcham
Surrey
Simpson
Messrs. Newman and Marriott
Worthy Cleric Cleared to Continue Ministration
A gentleman remains allowed to perform holy ministrations despite being found guilty of attempting to induce a girl to perjure herself and of conduct toward animals deemed depraved, reflecting a controversial ecclesiastical stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Appointment rumors and a hotel scam uncovered
Official circles hint Charles Buller will add duties as Parliamentary Under-secretary for the Colonies. A Swinpton Wrynpuam fraudster victimised the Royal Victoria Hotel at Tunbridge Wells with a fake bank draft and a forged Gurney letter. Wyndham used the alias Wellesley but was identified by handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Buller
Swinpton Wrynpuam
Royal Victoria Hotel
Tunbridge Wells
Gurney and Company
Wyndham
Wellesley
Charitable Trusts Bill debated in the House of Commons
Mr Hume moved the second reading seeking limited accountability for charity trustees handling public money. Critics urged a broader government measure, while supporters backed partial safeguards. The second reading passed 42 to 12 with later amendments planned and a select committee referral proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume
Bible Society
Grover Grey
Bexar
London
Starroxp O'Brien
Tarron Ecerron
Eacorr
Lacy Evans
J. Hume
Lord G.somerset
London University
University College
King’s College
Westminster
Eton
Winchester
Marlborough
Charter-house
Harrow
Rugby
J. Stuart
Government Plans on Sugar Duties and Irish Bills
Lord Joan Russtin outlined next steps in the House including a temporary sugar duties bill for one month. They will advance the Ejectment and Leases Bills, preserve the crops clause, and postpone the Compensation for Improvements Bill due to its complexity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Russtin
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Bratz
Scotland
Scotch Board
Great Britain
British Anti-State Church Association
Stony Stratford
J. Kingaley
B.A
Anti-state-church Association
the Mirror OF Parliament
Charitable Trusts
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