Operative Builders resolve to boycott shops for fair trade
A London meeting of layout operatives at the Black Horse fixes on purchasing only from shopkeepers who support their labor aims. They push exclusive dealing to resist monopolizing masters, pledge to buy goods from approved suppliers, and urge peers to influence relatives to do likewise, aiming to sustain their drive through Christmas.
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London
Black Horse
Curtain
Carin Road
Murrell, Carpenter
Mr. Adams
G. Adam
Peel
House of Commons
Masters
Viscount Melbourne
Earl Grey
Dhorming
Leaving
Carter
America
Wilson
Worcester
West Indies
Justice
Tr. Leggatt
Maem
Unions and local support praised at Shoreditch meeting
A Shoreditch gathering praised small employers resisting monopolizers and backed subscription pledges. Resolutions thanked local committee members Toyne Coverley Croft Hopkinson Tucker Thomas Bull Best Powell Reeves and landlord Powell for premises. A dissenting attendee left without comment as the meeting adjourned amid cheers.
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Adlington
Thacker
Toyne
Shoreditch
Coverley
King’s Head-court
Croft
New Inn-yard
Hopkingon
Tucker
Sun-street
Thomas
Spencer-street
Bull
Artillery-lane
Best
Holywell-lane
Powell
Black Horse
Reeves
Legislative Reform Plans for the Next Session
A Spectator editorial urges ministers to present a clear plan at the session start to avoid wasted debates. It lists dozens of proposed notices and bills on law reform, church matters, education, taxation, and governance, arguing for targeted cabinet measures and efficient scheduling to curb unnecessary motions.
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Commons
House of Commons
O’connell
Guest
Hume
Ward
Brin
Rathven
Ewart
Halcomb
Robert Wallace
Scotland
Mr. Dobbin
Ireland
Colonel Verner
Mullins
Tre
Blamire
W. Rue
Kennedy
England
Wales
Dobbin
R. Vian Ball
Dee Wat
Rotch
Divett
Warburton
Attorney-General
Trish
Acheson
G. W. Wood
Wilks
Oxford
Cambridge
O’reilly
Colonel Williams
James J
Church of England
Tooke
University of London
Rippon
Rvoyal Academy
S. Mackenzie
Royal Academy
Grote
Hardy
Samuel Whalley
Thomas Duncombe
Select Committee
United Kingdom
Lynch
Iretand
Board of Public Works
Ruthven
Bodett
Poulett Scrope
Outrage at Chatham Prompts Public Meeting on Soldiers’ Side-Arms
A Wednesday meeting at the San Tavero, chaired by High Constable Foord, urged the parish to curb soldier violence after riots on the Chatham lines. A memorial to Colonel Greenwell asking officers to ban side-arms off duty failed, spurring a petition to the Commander in Chief. Bayonets were shown as proof of the clashes. several wounded and civilians remain seriously ill. The resolutions demand banning off duty side-arms, condemning military etiquette that risks citizens’ safety and upholding lawful personal security.
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San Tavero
Foord
Greenwell
Chatham
Royal Hospital
William Townsend
Feville
A. Christie
Home Department
George Byng
Riot and reform measures at Chatham barracks report
Following riots at Chatham after Sir A Christie’s appointment, authorities ordered no side-arms after parade to curb civilian clashes. Citizens petition Home Secretary for action as violence worsens. a private letter describes a severely injured man and bayonet incidents. Strood fair proceeds amid hopes civil power will restrain troops. Rochester mayor requests intervention to keep soldiers armless.
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Chatham
Strood
Rochester
Greenwell
True Times to Launch Sunday Broad Sheet
A reader signs as Bo Honesty from 143 Fetter Lane announces the planned launch of a new broad-sheet, True Times, to be published Sunday September 7 while Mr Lee remains in prison. He claims it will rival the Man and asks The True Sun to publish notice of the communication.
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Sia
Lee
Fetterlane
Fleet-street
All News-Veadors
A** free‘Presa
True Times
Fetter-lane
Letter on book access and prison treatment at Clerkenwell
Ames Watson writes from Clerkenwell New Prison Aug. 26 addressing limits on admitting books and newspapers, asks for chaplain's reasons, pledges resistance to what he calls petty tyranny, and appeals to the Secretary of State for justice against magistrates who govern the jail. He notes concessions by one or two honorable inmates but condemns harsh enforcement.
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Mr. Smith
D. Buell
Middlesex
Ames Watson
Clerkenwell New Prison
Privy Council
Spring Rice
Lord Duncannon
Home Department
Lord Duncagnot
Ireland
Wilts
Green Park
John Hicbivanes
Greenpark
Buckingham Gardens
Suppen Dreath
Westminster Bridge-road
Mason-street
Sutton
Liverpool
Manchester
Reileray -To Ag
Bolton Chronicle
Kilkenny
Whitty
Rathville
Horse Guards
Perhas
Ingleslegs
Wicklow
OWS
Balticglass
Rathvee
Hurcuinson
Astor
Nolving
Public letters reveal a Westminster workers fund dispute
A cache of 1834 correspondence shows Joseph Carter Wood appealing for privacy after being named in funds for the Committee of Householders and Shopkeepers of St Margaret and St John. Samuel Wightman replies on August 19 1834 with support for the operatives and calls for a swift, amicable settlement. A beerhouse letter dated August 21 1834 expresses sympathy and includes a donated amount, with acknowledgment from Secretary Wightman on August 24 1834 praising the contribution and urging resolution.
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THE
True Sun
Westminster
United Parishes
Joseph Carter Wood
Samuel Wightman
St. Margaret and St. John the Evangelist
St. Margaret and
St. Johan
Tom
J.C. Wood
Eng
Wightman
Tam
ANCIENT AND HONOURABLE LUMBER TROOP EVENTS
Fragmentary notes reveal a hurricane scene with trees down and near-misses at the Castle pleasure ground. Election results show Comrade Fellowes victorious with a scrutiny to follow. Ongoing troop meetings, a parley about a sutler, and historical formation hints accompany broader parliamentary and military items from Kilkenny to Dublin.
Portsea Fleet Arrivals And Local Harmony Society Meeting
Ships Acteon Etna Champion and Royal George enter or leave English ports with crew changes and orders. August 27 reports Royal George arrival from the east. Portsea Patriots Harmonic Society holds first meeting at Rainbow Tavern with high spirits, promising weekly performances and support from local musicians and professionals.
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Portsea
Woolfe
Momus
Ashton Murder at Stockport Auc 23 Inquest Update
Strong suspicions hover over alleged accessories while none in custody. William Mosley identifies Schofield, aiding arrest by Barratt. Schofield and others deny involvement. Schofield silent at final examination, expected discharge uncertain. Mosley and Garside residents noted. Mosley sent to Derby Gaol until next Assizes.
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Stockront
Platt
Schofield
Chester
William Mosley
Win
Mosley
Barratt
Marple
Mosleys
Garside
Derby-gaol
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the Spectator
O'Dwyer
Law Hodges
Robinson
Pease
Colonel Evans
W. Ingilby
Mr. Ewart
East India
Teeee
Ounse Hume
Lyall
G. F. Young
Dugdale
Brotherton
His Majesty’s Treasury
O'Connell
G. F. Mowlds
Dublin
Robison
Darling
Edward Codrington
Bir
F. Vincent
Colonel Howe
Maurice O’connell
New South Wales
C. Beamish
Navy
Buckingham
Major Fancourt
Mr. Poulter
Sir Andrew Agnew
F. Shaw
Slaney
Forster
Select Committee On Friendly Societies
Williams
George AI. c. U
Dominick Browne
Galway
Castlebar
Roebuck
Lower Canada Land Company
Vernon—Bull
City of
R. Steuart—Hill
James Talbot
Athlone
British Museum
Great Britain
S. Whalley
House of Lords
Blair
Reland
the True Sun
Castle Pleasure Ground
Canal Walk
Kilkenny Journal
St. Andrew's
Erovpal
Dundee
Ancient and Honourable Lumber Troop
Blaize
Fellowes
Harding
Portsmouth
Doremro
Acteon
F. W. Grey
Motherbank
Mediterranean
Malta
Etna
Arlett
Tenis
Champion
Royal
Adolphus Fitzclarence
Africa
Eieure
MR. Ashton
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