Passover Rum and Hats from London shops
Advertisements describe Fine Old Jamaica Rum for Passover with Hebrew inscriptions and Purveyor Henry Brett in Drury Lane offering bottles at 1s 6d or 20s per Imperial Gallon. Also promoted are Sweater Hats by John Perring at 85 Strand and various teas coffees and receipts from Cecil Street and Cannon Street merchants.
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Jamaica
Henry Brett
Drury-lane
Bis
John Perring
Cecil-Street
Fla
Bhick
Strand
Gorner
Cecilstreet
Robert Warren
Serand
London
Warren
Irish bill prompt changes and martial law metaphor
The Herald notes a political shift as Sir John Hobhouse replaces Mr. Stanley amid unrest over a martial law bill. It mocks liberal state doctors and contrasts their cautions with a brusque remedy, arguing the Irish situation is treated with imagined constitutional rhetoric and coercive measures.
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Stanley
Dragoon
Ireland
John Hobhouse
Sagrado
Herald
Corruption of volunteers and a fatal street accident in London
A letter questions Mr Thomas Harry Riches of Uxbridge for raising a 100 man volunteer corps and notes Lord Melbourne’s prior arrests for sword training. In Regent Street a youth riding a mat struck General Ash, an elderly man, injuring him severely and knocking him to the curb. the boy was taken into custody as the General’s condition remained critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harry Riches
Uxbridge
Lord Melarné
Iches
General Ash
John Adams
J. Seeley
Regent Street
Duke-street
Langham-place
Tinley
Piccadilly
Baker
Jay
Martin B
Clarissa
Libel suit and Sun newspaper sale in Chancery court
Bailey v Reyselt centers on damages for a Windsor Express libel accusing a clergyman tutor of odious propensities. The jury awarded £100 in Bailey’s favor. In the Chancery case Thornton v Young, motions sought to allow Young to bid at the Sun’s three fourths shares sale with reduced deposit, balancing court security and creditor interests amid bankruptcy and rival papers.
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Kingston
Manch
Tindal
Baicey c. Reyselt
Windsor Express
Law
Church of England
The
Isaac Gossett
Windsor
Eton
Bailey
Thomas Gossett
John Secker
Bailey Web
Court OF Chancery
Thornton
Young
Baway ’ Wedeh
Momby
Sun Newspaper
Edward Sugden
Patrick Grant
Sun
Kitchener
Briggs
Grant
Auiskeupt
Mr. Young
P. Grant
E. Sugden
Patrick
Kant
Sam
Mr. Pepys
Kitchther
Wyat
Mr. Paley
True Sun
Old Sun
Mr. Young Bow
Paley
Edward
Publicans fined for licensed victualler renewals
The Board of Excise reports distressed conditions among licensed victuallers. At a session before Commissioners Plunkett Harrison and Percy, 24 publicans were fined in mitigated penalties for failing to renew licenses for selling beer, spirits, wine or tobacco. An information lodged by the solicitor alleged nonpayment and nonrenewal, with officers presenting a two pound tobacco seizure and a certificate for one pound. The defendant claimed intent to bring goods from London. The Commissioners condemned the seizure with costs.
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Plunkett, Harrison
Percy
T. Joan Coverley
Oliver Aid
Cy -Mrnkett
London
Bankrupt alderson examined on job sales and missing waste-book leaves
Mason Curt alias Alderson, a linen-draper once in Crawford Street Marylebone, appeared for final examination before the commissioner. He faced adjourned inquiry into late sales and a mutilated waste-book alleged to show goods supplied to the Marylebone Board of Health, with leaves torn and given to the board to prove servants not altered.
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Alderson
Crawford-street
Marylebone
Y. Fiuret
Lackington
Marylebone Board of Health
Pope
Pollock
Kensington Omnibus Conductor Fined After Inquest
Mr James Kidd proprietor and conductor of Kensington omnibus faced a coroner's inquest over a fatal incident. Chenell driven ahead of William Hancock at work when tragedy struck. Jury returned verdict of manslaughter. Kidd fined 25 shillings plus costs after magistrates consulted.
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James Kidd
Kensington
Iushy
Driv
Eland
Tate
Faily
Fendant
Chenell
William Hancock
Kidd
Glasgow petition for ten hours factory bill sent to Lord Ashley
Friday morning the Glasgow petition bearing 20 000 signatures for a ten hours factory bill was sent to Lord Ashley for presentation. A similar petition from Neilston parish with 700 signatures was sent to Mr Fielden. An inquest at Hereford street Lisson grove into the death of Henry Kethisway 56 from a fall and head injuries attributed to accidental death. Extortion at Union Hall police office leads to expected dismissals and transfers. a committee of Aldermen at Guild Hall considers police misconduct and appoints new constables after fines and suspensions.
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Glasgow
Lord Ashley
Neilston Parish
Fielden
Stirling
Hope and Anchor
Here- Ford-Street
Lisson-grove
Henry Kethisway
Hereford-place
Lassun-grove
Charles Cradock
Cavendish-square
Old Cavendish-street
Union-Hall
Home Department
Thames Police Office
Guildhall
Wood
Sir C. Smith
Sir. C. Marshall
Wilson
Alderman Wood
The Factory System and the Ten Hour Bill Debate
A British Labourers' Protector report discusses the second reading of Ashley's ten hour bill delayed by Parliament. It details Lancashire meetings supporting the bill and masters opposing it, condemns evasion plans, and urges sober action by government and Manchester Change editors, warning of unrest among workers and appeals for lawful reform. The piece names figures such as Oastler, Poulett Thomson, Mark Philips, and George William Wood, and remarks on public sympathy for factory laborers and the need to resist evasion tactics.
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Lord Aadley
Lancashire
Oastler
Chariton
Bolton
Charley
Preston
Ddanchester
Oee
Maochester
Board of Trade
Poulett Thomson
Mark Philips
George William Wood
Pariamentary Commission
John Wilson
Patten
Wwe Agk
Lord Althorp
Stanley
Lord Grey
EJ. Stanley
Yorkshire
Scotland
Manchester
Ashley
Pete
Profo
Nso
Fem
Fem Know That the Storkdorne
Ashton
Moses
Aeron
Society of Friends
Gsi
Honyever
Indigent Assault by a Drunken Man Reported in Police Court
A fashionable young man allegedly assaulted a constable after an inquiry about the time. The prisoner denied the charge, claimed excessive drinking, and was bailed at £100 with two sureties. Witnesses testified to the scuffle and indecent behavior amid the busy street scene. The case mentions a Mrs Vestra and local addresses, with the defendant described as a farmer.
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Bethreen
Gregorie
Livery Servants Case Seals Master Claim Victory
At Sheffield Court of Requests Mr Singleton, a draper merchant, won 5L. for livery and attire supplied to his late servant Christopher Ingeam for a second year of service three months into that term when he departed. The verdict confirms a servant’s right to clothes only after a completed year’s service.
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Sheffield Court
Nottingham
Badley Mill
Stowmarket
Jay
Lords and Commons Debate Irish Dog Bill Crises
Members of the House of Lords and Commons conferred on a bill titled A Bill for more effectual cruelly Suppressing Lectures and Tame actions. Lords discussed scheduling a further meeting to consider amendments as the house adjourned.
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House OF Lords
Marca
Swere
Conneil
Duke of
Rostys
Laxapowne
Thair
Debates in the House of Commons Week in Review
The document outlines ongoing parliamentary business across multiple committees. It references Minty Bills on militia attestations, public offices, burgh reforms in Scotland, and Irish reform standards. It lists members and motions affecting taxation, magistrates elections, and factory employment while noting notices for debate on Good Friday.
Northampton Mechanics Institute meeting report
The Northampton Mechanics Institute held its quarterly meeting where officers reported total receipts and a balance of 671 pounds 7 shillings 2d. Five members were listed as present, with accounts and a balance in hand noted in the minutes.
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Prigley
Scotsrann
Northampton
piaRies
Uford
Hunt
Tiford
Essex
Sousioh
Barrett
Trates
Ford
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Pgll-mall
Cathex
Porter
Grafton-street
Dub
Carlwn-street
Edinbath
Mets
Rm HE
Warrén
Japan
Little Sancho
PRICE
Assize Intelligence
LAW Intelligence
Board OF Excise
Mance
Curt
Mason
SSTEM
British Labourers’ Protector
Imperial Parliame
Rouse OF Commons
Derek Chert
Reland
Pepe
Stanleton Coneave
Yelaute
Hatch
Don
Cy Rish
Aitertad— Committee
United Kingdom
Deans and
Dundas
Anglang Marty Corps
du Lens
Cagence
Strarshall
Hume
Arny- Boyland
PR Restoe Heath
Dubdliz
Ayn
Andral
Ihie
Scotlsaid
Royal Barglis
Alga
Dj Niniah
Edinburgh
College of Justive
Bill Toaller
Amherd
England
Wales
Wilson Patten
Collee Res Idience O
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Patrick Orman
Willinen
Neutecant
Gessile
Emery
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Police
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Erie Mortons
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Morion
Henry Gratian
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