Grimstone's Eye Snuff Advertised as Restorative Eye Cure
A dated advertisement promotes Grimstone's Eye Snuff as a cure for headaches and eye ailments, claiming restored sight without glasses. It cites testimonials from editors and families, notes patronage of his Majesty, and lists London addresses for purchase. The piece includes letters praising the product and warns against imposition by other sellers.
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Treasury
Grimstone
Broad-street
Bloomsbury
King’s-street
Long-acre
London
Hroad-street
Oomsbury
Pluckwell
Totter
Middlesex
Ationa
Old England
Eve Snein
Ations
Albion and Star
Albion
Ajesty
Grimstonx
Cignys
Great Western Railway Brings Bristol London Link Debate
Mr Harrison and allies urged a Bristol to London railroad to improve freight and passenger flow. They argued current Thames and Kennet and Avon routes are slow and unreliable with long transit times. The plan promises faster movement, reduced costs, and stronger links for Bristol as a major port.
Great Western Railway plan debated at Bristol committee
A Bristol committee examined the proposed network linking London with Reading Bath and Bristol, arguing the line through Bristol offers the best access to trade, agriculture, and coal regions. It compares alternative routes via Windsor and Basingstoke, noting costs, gradients, and expected returns, and cites factory disruptions and public transport shifts seen with prior rail advances.
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Bristol
Dublin
Cork
Waterford
Ireland
London
Iron and Coal District
Wales
Cornwall
South Wales
Histol
Liverpool
Reading
Bath
Windsor
Basingstoke
Southampton Railway Company
Southampton
Great Western Railway
Manchester and Liverpool
Bristol Harbour Reform: Commerce Benefits for Western Trade
Parliament committee heard witnesses detailing Bristol as a key Western port with faster sea access than London, arguing rail and river links would boost trade. They outlined freight delays, heavy goods carriage, and price differences in sugar, butter, and pork, urging rapid London-Bristol communication to improve markets and reduce costs.
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Christopher Claxton
Bristol
West
London
English Channel
Gloucester
Chapman
Royal Navy
Ireland
Cork
William Hire
Thames
Reading
Avon
Bath
Mark Whitwell
Thomas Stone
Wisger
Miller
Bristol Channel
America
Liverpool
The Affair at Oldham Riot and Unions
In Oldham on April 6 a large meeting urged strict unity and no work until two Union members captured as they claim were freed. Mills stood idle, shops closed, and inquest set for Friday. Riot Act read as military patrolled after fears of violence. two Union men bailed at 1000 pounds each.
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Oldham
Trades’ Union
Manchester
J. Holme
Milla
J. R. Evans
Thomson
Daniel Brierly
Asgaulton Page
J. Taylor
Heywood
Imperial Parliament House of Commons Debates on Dissenters and Trade Unions
In the Commons, petitions on the Southampton Railway, Dissenters relief, and Scottish patronage are debated. Lord Howick, Mr. Hume, and others critique Trades Unions and the Dorchester sentence, arguing for legal reform and restraint, while praising peaceful protests and urging government caution.
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House OF Commons
Seeaxer
Southampton
Hawes
Lambeth
Blackburne
Huddersfield
Scotland
H. Ross
Montrose
Kinross
Kirkcudbright
Kirkpatrick
Dumfries
C. Fergusson
Sharpe
Anta
Plumptre
Hethersham
Canterbury
Kent
Edward Knatchbull
Lord Dalmeny
Stirling
Dunfermline
Smithfield Market
Major Beauclerk
Surrey
Islington
Croydon
Down
Dorchester
Thomas Barlow
Leeds
Stamford
Hume
Hunsfleet Moor
Pitt
Mr. Hume
Numeans
Hear
England
Mr. H
Lord Howick
Middlesex
Lord H
Trades’ Unions
Unions and illegal acts stir government debate over Dorchester
A British parliamentary speech denounces unions as illegal conspiracies. It accuses leaders of secret oaths and spying to mask unlawful aims, argues enforcement is needed to prevent violence, and cites Dorchester prison discipline as a lesson. The speaker warns of a potential clash between classes if not checked.
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Dorchester
Béeauclerk
France
Lord Howick
Lord Melbourne
City Markets Signal Slow Business Amid Mixed Stock Trade
Report from the day notes sluggish activity in the market with Dow and Portuguese shares around 703 and Spanish at 34. Exchequer Bill property shows 60, India Roads 29, and Bank Stock 213 to 214. No other stock moves strongly, underscoring subdued business overall.
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India
Court cases dismiss fraud claim in Chancery and King’s Bench
Law intelligence reports hearings in two courts. In the Court of Chancery Turner U Hibbert’s matter the Lord Chancellor dismissed the bill with costs finding no fraud. In the King’s Bench suit Aidedale v Gully a verdict for the plaintiff stood and Blackburne’s motion for a new trial over damages was denied.
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Court OF King's Bench
Aidedale
Gully
Mr. Gully
Blackburne
Ex-Parte Bardell Omnibus Fine Remission Refused
In Ex-Parte Bardell the Court of Exchequer refused to remit a five sovereign fine levied on the omnibus owner after a child was fatally struck in Holborn. The coroner’s jury had found manslaughter against the driver, but he was later acquitted at Old Bailey, reinforcing that the death was an accident. The court emphasized public protection over leniency and noted proper remedy lies with the crown.
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Old Bailey
Crown
Markets This Day Corn Exchange Report
Grain supplies were scanty with demand dull across Wheat Barley Oats and Beans offering little fresh data. Lambs were in demand, beef and mutton traded slowly with prices easing, veal and pork mixed amid abundant supply. overall market cautious as arrivals lagged and Irish stocks weighed on pricing.
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Ireland
Aee
Royal drawing-room audiences end of foreign ministers
The Queen held a drawing-room at Windsor Palace with Duchess of Kent and Duke of Gloucester arriving in state. Foreign ministers Count St Martin d Ardail Sardinian minister and Chevalier de Vial Spanish minister received audiences. departures noted. Some alarm in the city with Unionist activities.
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Belfast
Plymouth
Falmouth
R. Jiepburn
Brrower
Grclock Ly
St. Sutharine’s Dock
Alteney Hotel
Albemarlereete
John Escudier
Apaniq Eriento
DAUL
J. Faul
Blackshare Road
Mesars
Barving and Sons
Fariatt
Nix
Royal Exchange
Paul
TJ. C. Reynold's
Blackman- Southwark
Berlin
J. Sparks
World Bond-Street
Sheldrake
The
Strand
Old Bond-street
Monsieur Mallan
Paris
Wn.b
Mossley-streat
Oppgyptian
Uplhiolstery
Cabinet-Makers' Society
Piccadilly
William I
William IV
George Robins
Cabipemakery Society
Egyptian Hall
Leadenhall-street
Thomas Hasler
Leadenkal-street
Dongus
Johnson
Tropics
College of Surgeons
Goss and Co
M.R. C
Lancaster Place
H Tee
Paternoster-row
Calton-street
Shaw
Dominions
Dean Prideaux
James Shaw
Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Sherwood
Gilbert
Piper
Windsor and Eton
W. Herschell
K.G.H
Charles Knight
Sydney Mechanical School of Arts
New South Wales
Henry Carmichael
Mercantile
Mercantile Association of New York
Gulian C. Verplanck
Spain
James Mackintosh
Ludgate-street
Pineda Ee Bc Apacs
Telak Spe
W. Tate
Wellcourt
Queen Street
Cheapside
J. Fowler
John Fowler
Central Establishment
City District
Well Court
Hudson
Optician
Henrietta Street
Cavendish-square
United Kingdom
Nedstanhder
Vbnow
John Scott
Eng
Claremont-square
Clerkenwell
Geo. Selby
Clerkenweil
London and Greenwich Railway Company
George Walter
Cornhill
Williams and CO
Ds. Au
Souchong
Sa. Ud. Hysen Kind
Agid Hassan
William Day and Co
Gracedurai-street
Circassia
True Sur
Harrison
Follett
Kennet and Avon Canal
Alew
Joy
Fimine
Hoop and Tay
Broughton
Millbank
Macquis
Westminster
Earl Cadogan
John Hyde
New Bailey
Bridge
Hassall
Kenworthy
James Denes
Eads
Joseph Wright
Richard Pritchard
Pritchard
Ordas
Martin
J. Holmes
William Elsom
Manchester Street
Page
Hislop
W.R
Ar. Mills
Osh
R. S. Evans
Angel Inn
Casapaya
Soma
Preas
J. Cleave
LAW Intelligence
Ibstone
Argi
Sussex
Mertys Tydeil
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