Speech by Mr Symons Withdraws From Stroud Contest
In Stroud the July nomination featured G Poulett Scrope and Lord John Russell with Jeliiger Symons and Serjeant Adams as candidates. Symons explains his withdrawal to champion Reform and ballot reform. Russell responds cautiously on the ballot, preferring public voting if intimidation is controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord John Russell
Stroud
G. Poulett Scrope
Jeliiger C. Symons
Hsq
Sergeant Adams
Symons
John Russell
England
Plantagenet
Hampden
Sydney
Liverpool
Castlereagh
Joan Russwul
House of Commons
Mr. Symons
Powlett Scrope
Serjeant Adams
Essex Election Branfll Victory Sparked Liberal Reproof
A Liberal county rejected Branfll by a wide margin and criticized Mr Alston for voting with Bramston. The editorial urges Liberals to support the best-qualified candidate and retain independence, praising Alston’s integrity while calling for a firmer stand and less conciliatory conduct toward opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branfifl
Alston
Branfill
Bramston
Aunother
Mr. Alston
House of Commons
Times view of the election and class influence
The Times contends towns favor ministers while rural voters lean toward landlords. It claims a broad Reformist middle class in cities, warns of landlord intimidation in countryside voting, and predicts Conservatives fail to gain a majority. It urges a steady, wise government and calls for ballot protection to fix Reform defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Norwich
Hull
Times
United States
Cumberland
Wealds
Kent
Yorkshire
Hodges
James Graham
England
Europe
Lord Melbourne
House of Commons
Notable Assertive Stance Cements Leader’s Position
The speaker emphasizes maintaining independence and a firm tone in declaring principles. This approach, while occasionally seen as arrogant, is argued to strengthen trust and authority within the group, aligning actions with stated ideals.
Liberal representatives return in great capitals noted
From the Advertiser, remarks that even in places of high intelligence and independence faction fails to avert Liberal gains. The author cites London, Edinburgh, and Dublin as examples where Liberal representatives are re elected, signaling a broader political trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edinburgh
Dublin
Ballot a hoped reform in English politics and church foes
The article argues that English agricultural constituencies sour on government despite reforms since 1830, blaming landlords for influence and praising the ballot as a check on Tory and landlord control. It notes Peel's misread public interests, pledges for independent action, and envisions ballot adoption to redefine parliamentary power and Liberal majorities. It also foresees political shifts across counties if the ballot becomes law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirearchy
Robert Peel
O’connell
England
Middlesex
Hume
Duke of Wellington
East Surrey
Locke King
West Norfolk
Folkes
Astley
Branfill
Essex
Squires
Parsons
House of Commons
Opposition's Efforts to Endure in Parliament Debt
The column argues that a fragile post election balance may persist, with the Globe noting a trembling balance of parties that could embolden opposition and weaken government. It suggests the opposition has exhausted political tools, moneyed power, and campaign machinery, questioning what end their efforts have achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Globe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herts
The
Casey
Advertiser
the Globe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!