Agricultural Labourers Demand Access to Small Allotments
A letter from Alderngate Street dated July 26 urges reform to aid rural workers. It argues that open land access and small allotments boost wages and wellbeing, cites personal observations from midland counties, Wiltshire, and Warwick, and condemns landowners who block allotments while noting improvements where gardens and potato plots are allowed. The writer appeals to public compassion and warns current monopolies threaten national welfare.
Protestant rancor grows in Ireland with marches and riots
Reports from Ireland describe intensified Protestant agitation after Lord Winchilsea's visit, with Orangemen planning addresses and harsh rhetoric amid fear of clashes. Riots in Fermanagh, admissions of policing failures, and a fatal clash near Callan are noted, alongside cholera deaths and a frightening infant poisoning case in Dublin.
Limerick Star Reports Son in Infirmary with No Recovery Hope
The item notes a waistcoat bearing a 30s note, mentions Dee son remaining in the infirmary, and states there is no expectation of recovery. The fragment conveys a solemn medical status update without additional context or names.
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Deeson
Limerick
Combination of Master Builders Against the Workmen
A Finsbury Islington crowd near 3000 gathers on the Painted Lion green to back operatives against master builders. Wakley chairs as speakers denounce monopoly, urge unity, and back unions to resist wage cuts amid calls for local subscriptions and a relief committee.
Burton and Spitalfields Turn-out Case Stirs Public Meeting
A speaker accused a firm of refusing to publish a statement that would reveal its name as they pulled back their men except the complainant who was discharged for another reason. The speaker praised Mr Burton’s honourable conduct toward the turn-outs and vowed never to sign away his rights. The meeting passed a resolution appointing a committee amid loud cheers. Wakley gave an eloquent, humorous vote of thanks before the gathering adjourned. A similar meeting occurred last night with a full report to follow tomorrow.
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Ieee Een
Society of Ireland
Earl of
Saint Ann
Saint Peter
Saint Andrew
Marcus Bereford
Fermanagh
Aughrim
Folliott
Londonderry
Kilkenny
Callan
Stevenson
Hamilton
R.N
Archibald Hamilton Rowan
Rathcoffney
Morning Herald
Margaret Clarke
Catherine Conolly
Judith Maguire
New Street
Mary Maguire
Eliza Jones
Ford
Denmark Street
Clarke
New-street
Mrs. Maguire
Meath Hospital
George Fanning
Arranquay
Mercer's Hospital
Arran Quay
Judith
Eirza Jones
Freeman's Journal
Dustn
Lord Kenmare
Kerry
Listowel
Ballyeigh
Brereton
The
Savace Atremer
Murper
Deegan
Maryborough
Jacob
Delaney
Finsbery
St. Mary
Islington
Painted Lion
Islington-green
Wakley
Thomas Wakley
House of Common
Devonshire
Alan
Bob
John Webb
Hoadley
Hisses
Mr. Vines
Barnes
Townley
Cornish
Burton
Spitalfields
Amindst
Harwich Regatta Opens with Bustling Harbour Scenes
The Harwich Regatta day began with bells and bustle as the harbour filled with boats and visitors. Ipswich sent 300 residents to witness four exciting eight and four oared races, galleys, skiffs, and punts, drawing notable figures like Sir G H Smyth and Sir G Webster. The Essex Standard notes local visitors, weathering political prophecy, and hopes prosperity will return to Harwich despite national government policy.
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Harwich
Avs
Ipswich
G. H. Smyth
G. Webster
C. T. Tower
M. P
J, Disney
F. Nassau
Essex Standard
Regulating Coin Circulation and Gold Weight Revisions
Three bills before Congress reshape currency rules. One makes Spanish Mexican and South American silver dollars equal in value to U S dollars and legal for two years, and also values French five-franc pieces at 93 cents. A second bill raises US gold coin weight from fifteen to sixteen to one, reducing gold content but keeping the eagle legal at ten dollars. A third bill makes foreign gold coins legal at their real value under the same standard.
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Congress
Spain
Mexico
South American
France
United States
N.Y. Jour
Com
Army of the
Navy
Ship of the Line
Ships of the Line
New Fork
Temperance
Commodore Rogers
Commodore Chauncey
Commodore Morris
Philadelphia Presbyterian
Jerusalem
Southampton County
Norfolk
Tuk
Springfield
Nansemond
Nansemond County
R. O. Gwinn
America
Silas Richards
New York
Liverpool
Friedlander
Philadelphia
Femae Iapestry
Pawtucket
New York Commercial Advertiser
Jacques Goudoin
New Orleans
Ape
Lawrence M‘ Enney
M‘kenney
Charleston Atriot
Freemen of Baistou and Petition Totals in Parliament
A notice criticizes Conservative parish leadership for ragged relief needs among blue interest free men. The 42d report on Public Petitions shows 8,857 petitions up to July 25, with many backing the Established Church. dissenters seek relief with 1,125 petitions signed by 350,000.
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Baistou
Radcl
House of Commons
Church of England
Scotland
New Theatre triple bill features Mountain Sylph and Dead Guest
The New Theatre Royal Lyceum and English Opera House present A New Grand O called The Mountain Sylph with an entirely new overture and music by John Barnett and others. Afterward, an original Comic Legendary Drama The Dead Guest or the Sexton’s Prophecy with music by Alexander Lee and a cast including Keeley Romer and Novello. Doors open seven thirty, performances start eight. Correspondents note a letter from An Architect will appear tomorrow.
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Theatre Royal
Lyceum
English Opera House
John Barnett
Donald
Wilson
Christie
Keeley
Hela
H. Phillips
Eolia
E. Romer
Alexander Lee
Captain Waldrich
Count Joyeuse
Wrench
Herr Wittenhoff
Mr. Williams
Nddder
0. Smith
John Marovsky
J. Reeve
Frederica Wittenhoff
Miss Lee
Christing
Miss Novello
Winifred
Rumours of Carlist War Forge in European Papers
The Paris papers relay vague war rumours with liberal voices condemning the Carlists yet noting their persistence amid country hardships. Gazette de France claims gains such as a Biscay hold, while the Regency seeks Portuguese troops. German papers hint at turmoil in Egypt, all amid broader Russian influence and misrepresentation.
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Paris
Burgos
Vittoria
Madrid
Zumacacaragcuy
Gazette de France
Ebro
Castile
Merino
Biscay
Spain
Debate Over Paper Money and One-Pound Notes
The article discusses objections to one-pound notes and argues for national paper money. It critiques Sir Rupert Peet’s stance on currency and notes the belief that gold should not always dominate money. It supports free trade and questions the impact of paper money on coin withdrawal and employment of industry.
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Coppett
Sir Rupert Peet
Bank of England
Repent Peet
Rupert Peex
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