Reformers and the ballot in elections debate
A letter argues reformers failed to secure key protections in the bill and urges steps to obtain polling estimates excluding freemen and tenants at will. It critiques the landowner influence and canvassing, calls for strict ballot conduct, and proposes measuring poll outcomes to reveal open questions in the electoral system. It emphasizes removal of canvassing, disclosure, and intimidation to ensure freer voting.
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St Jeast
Lord Chandos
Hume
R. Peel
Parsons
Melbourne Stands Firm as Tory Fabrications Collapse
The ministry rebuts Tory plots to force Melbourne from office noting no intention to resign and asserting strong support from the Queen and the people. It claims many so-called Tory allies have joined his government and expects a large majority next session. The piece then outlines penalties under the Registration Acts for births marriages and related acts, including perjury and forgery risks.
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Lord Melbourne
A Scots satirical letter targets Sir Jeams Greame
The writer scolds Sir Jeams Greame Baronet of Nethereie for past political betrayals and folly. He mocks his Admiralty tenure and ties to the Tory Whig split, calls him a fool driven by vanity, and garners encouragement to resign or be ousted. The piece ends with a jab about royal invitations and a mock proposal of new roles.
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Ainimotte
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Penrith
Demm
Langtown
Willie Blamire
Hanover
Jeanne
John I
Norfolk and Suffolk Elections Expose Voter Bribery
A Norwich and Suffolk report details extensive vote buying and intimidation by Tory supporters and parish influentials. Farmers, clerics, and landlords are implicated as hundreds are transported to pubs, some driven to drink, amid coercion of honest electors. Bankrolled by wealthy backers, many voters sell or betray loyalties under pressure.
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Norfolk
Suffolk
Lord Henniker
Charles Vere
Norwich
Liverpool
Norwich Mercury
England
England Wales election shows Tory gain in counties
The piece reports a Tory majority of forty two in England and Wales with Liberal losses across twenty three seats and only one clear Liberal gain in East Cumberland. It blames Liberal disunity and apathy, Tory discipline, and the Reform Act for widespread defeats, noting preparations for autumn registration and renewed efforts to expand Tory control.
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Wales
Ireland
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Inall
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Northamptonsh
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Lancashire
Oxfordshire
Nottinghamshire
Warwickshire
Devonshire
East Norfolk
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Breconshire
Essex
Cumberland
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Reformers seek to purge bad votes and fix voter lists
The Chronicle notes the August deadline for challenging votes in counties and boroughs, a call to object to fictitious or ineligible names on overseers lists. It lists bad votes, including freeholders under 40s, copyholders under 20s, leaseholders under limits, aliens, and officials, with procedures for service and notice.
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Ar Able Iistr
Lot
Scot and Lot
Chronicle
Fragmentary quote hints at abandoned principles and judgment
fragmentary OCR text shows mangled words and incomplete phrases about mantled beings and judging principles, lacking clear entities or context to identify people, places, dates, or events.
Registration and Dissent for Reform in Parliament
A letter criticizes Tory gains after a reform struggle and urges organized Dissenters to form committees in towns to supervise registration and protect civil and sacred liberties. The writer argues money and drink sway political power, laments public-house influence, and calls for immediate action by Dissenters to ensure fair representation.
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the Patriot
Bprroz
Tam
Dialogue on Mel bourne speech and resignation claim
The Herald disputes a Standard report claiming Lord Melbourne allegedly told the Premier he would resign, calling the speech an anonymous Whig fabrication and accusing the Standard of gullibility in accepting unverifiable sensational news.
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Standard
Lord Melbourne
Marvellous
County Election Results From The Globe
The Globe reports county results with England's representation, stating 59 seats for Tories and 22 gained from Reformers while Reformers gain 0 from Tories. The Times is faulted for blunders and altered figures. Overall, Tories gain 16 seats more than Reformers with a 32 vote division difference.
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England
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The New Propetrine Power Commission Plans Experiments
The Emperor of Russia has appointed a commission to design a grand series of electro magnetic propulsion experiments for machines and ships. The plan, based on Professor Jacobs of Dorpat, will be submitted to the Minister of Public Instruction for presentation to the Emperor for approval.
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Jacobs
Dorpat
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