The Poor Laws and Central Reform Proposals
The article summarizes critiques of the Poor Law system and supports bold central reform. It argues for a central board, strict workhouse discipline, and limited relief to able-bodied paupers, while preserving aid for the aged infirm. It cites gains from preventing misused funds and emphasizes linking principles to details across parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gourlay
Wiley
Wiltshire
M. Bonstettin
Berne
Crabbe
V.z
London Corporation Inquiry Adjourned Amid City Abuses Debate
The Commissioners met at Guildhall to hear witnesses on city institutions and alleged evils in the constitution. John Dillon appeared as a private individual. Discussion covered pensions granted to the late recorder and Henry VI tolls on foreign goods, with adjournment as inquiries near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Scales
John Dillon
F. Palgrave
Mr. Scales
Dillon
Drinkwater
Woodthorpe
Ellis
Court of Common Council
Henry
Aldgate
East India Company
Watch
Police
Woollen cloth weavers strike in Gloucestershire
Reports indicate a strike among woollen cloth weavers in Gloucestershire. Manufacturers have paused operations for a month and magistrates are expected to mediate a settlement. The piece questions the abrupt change of attitude by authorities toward the working class and hints at possible union influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucestershire
Nottinghams Sheriff Appointment Debated Amid Uncertain Succession
In Nottinghamshire, Mr Slingsby Duncombe appeals his sheriff appointment while Mr Walker remains abroad. As assizes near, uncertainty over the county's sheriff for the coming year persists. In London a fatal street accident claims the life of Viscount Barrington’s eldest daughter after a carriage door bursts open on Princes Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slingsby Duncombe
Nottingham
Walker
Assize
Nottinghamshire Review
Princes-street
Cavendish-square
Viscount Barrington
No. 20
Princed-street
Law Intelligencer Court Dismisses Appeal Over Bequest
In a lengthy ruling, the court held that Admiral Hunter’s deed of trust and will to Alderman Atkins stood free of fraud or undue influence. It found Atkins’s character untarnished, though the appeal noted concerns about conduct after the admiral’s death. The bill was dismissed without costs, with remarks on the moral limits of gifts and the duties of solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice
Admiral Hunter
Alderman Atkins
Alderman Atking
Ward, &c
Gibson
James
Vesey
Wright
Prout
Harris
Tremenhere
Lord Eldon
Master of the Rolls
Griffiths
Pratt
Barker
Simons
Hugho
Basel
Samuel Pearth
Ord
Ethen
Clepel
Roberts
Jackson
Rogers
Morglist
Atkins
Court of King's Bench verdict in marine insurance case
In a Feb 24 sitting, Morgan and Brundrett were found in favor of the plaintiff previously, while Moore v Taylor ended with the jury verdict for the defendant. The matter concerned a marine policy on a brig from Barbadoes to Liverpool, lost after discharging cargo at Barbadoes, with the judge reserving the law point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maule
Barbadoes
Court of Exchequer Damages 1000 on disputed bill of exchange
In a February trial before Lord Lyndhurst a jury found for Lomax against Jads on a 1000 pound bill of exchange. Evidence showed Sutton sold a horse for 1011 with a bill given as payment, later dishonoured, and security diamond speculation linked to Lady Londonderry. Witnesses disputed consideration, with Bevan Gunston and Hutchison unable to recover money. Sutton denied remarks about Lord Foley’s bills. Jury upheld the plaintiff, noting potential misdealings with diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Exchequer
Lord Lyndhuratt
Lomax
Steer
Samuel Snatton
Mr. Gompertz
Lord Foley
Perrin
Sutton
Gompertz
Hale
Williams
Bevan
Gunston
Lime-street
Hutchison
Lucett
Brompton House Lunatic Asylum
Serjeant Bompas
Orpary
Weil
Is Lordship
Condonderry
Middlesex Adjourne d Sessions Nuisance Trial at Atheneum Club
Ephraim Bond also called Ephraim Cohen faced an indictment by Capt. Forbes for nuisance in using the Atheneum Clubhouse on St James Street for common gaming. He failed to appear for trial. The court granted estreated recognizances and fresh bail, reducing the bail to 500 pounds each and Bond himself to 1,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rothh
M.P
Atheneum Club
ST. James’s Street
Ephraim Bond
Ephraim Cohen
Thomas Charles Forbes
Alley
Adolphus
Bond
Northampton
Noel
Old Bailey Trials Involving Whalebone Theft and Fraud
At Old Bailey a London jury hears cases of James Lackabenne and John Heffer charged with stealing four cwt of whalebone from William Mellish. Heffer is acquitted. Lackabenne is found guilty. Separately Grange Chartres alias Williams alias Wallace faces charges of stealing lls 11s 6d from the Lord Dover hotel owner H Phillips, with a boy witness revealing fraudulent parcel schemes. The prisoner is acquitted of the main charge but faces related sums. Serjeant Arabin criticizes the failure to indict for obtaining money under false pretences. Inspector Abrahams notes the defendant’s prior transportation and long fraud record against hotel keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Court
London
James Lackabenne
John Heffer
William Mellish
J. Adolphus
Mr. Clarkson
Pribelpa
Heffer
Carter
Lackabenne
Grange Chartres
Williams
Wallace
Serjeant
Arabian
Ph Alips
Samuel Baldwin
Morley’s
Arabin
Inspector Abrahams
Cockney sportsman charged over glass damage in Notting Hill
Police report John Bishop, a tailor, charged with firing a gun at Notting Hill residence of Mr Robert Harvey. Three window panes shattered after he claimed misfire while aiming at a bird. Complainant seized suspect, who offered compensation. defendant apologised and was taken to the station. Rawlinson advised caution pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rawlinson
Robbery cases and a drunken public disturbance in London
The report details Mary Lucas charged with felonious robbery from Mrs Butler in Crawford Street, including a broken pane and stolen jewelry. Another case covers a house break in Coburg Road with three men, including Charles Bennett, seen escaping as police intervened. Queen-Square records Mr George Smithson drunken disorderly conduct in Pimlico, forcibly removed after resisting officers, and fined 6s amid disputes over treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane Resco
Mary Lucas
Jane Butler
Butler
Newgate
Union Hall
Charles Bennett
Sir William Woods
Claraces King
Amms
Coburg Road
Camberwell
Jones
Coburg
Witness
Queen-Square
George Smithson
Pimlico
Burrell
White
Bugbird
Charlotte-street
St. James’s Street
Meeting of the Trades Unions in Dundee
Crowded Thistle Hall Dundee hears unions oppose bread tax and church establishment. James Whyte chairs urging constitutional reform. Petition promotes separation of church and state and repeal of restrictive laws. Address to the King and petition to Commons prepared for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistle Hall
Union-street
Trades’ Unions of
Dundee
James Whyte
Mr. W
Edward Buik
House of Commons
Traides
Alexander Young
Bowie
Barony
Lord Brougham
John Sharp
Commons
Henry Parnell
Hume
Dundee Advertiser
Incendiary Suspect Remanded After Heathrow Fire
Green, named suspect, appeared before magistrates during petty sessions on Monday. The London case concerns a destructive fire at Mr Isaac Cane's premises in Heathrow on Thursday evening. Remanded until Monday next. Madrid amnesty decree extends to ex deputies abroad, permitting return to Spain. Signed by Don Francisco Martinez de la Rosa. February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxeripes
Fes
Green
Isaac Cane
Heathrow
Comips
Council of Ministers
Donna Isabel Begunda
Cortes
Don Francisco Martinez de la Rosa
Madrid
Marylebone Election Public Meeting in St Pancras
A large Marylebone rate-payers meeting at the Buffalo's Head, New Road, debated candidates for the borough. Speakers condemned Sir John Cam Hobhouse's dissension from pledges and praised ballot opposition, while a committee to gauge electors' preferences was formed and resolutions passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pancras
Buffalo's Head
New Road
Marylebone
Potter
Staines
John Cam Hobhouse
Samuel Whalley
Samuel
Wilson Rose
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Crawford
J. Hobhouse
Kensett
Westminster
Sir J. Hobhouse
Lee
J. Cam Hobhouse
Stockton
Spencer
Sir John Hobhouse
Meeting of the Electors of St Pancras
A letter to the editor disputes a Times report on a St Pancras meeting at the Buffalo’s Head New Road. It states over 500 electors gathered, Mr Potter chaired, Mr Shaw absent, and asserts Sir John Cam Hobhouse had no support. The writer defends the electors’ resolve and signs as BN elector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
True Sun
Times of
Buffalo’s Head
New-road
St. Pancras
Shaw
Potter
John Cam Hobhouse
the Buffalo
St Marylebone
Neste
Brandreth's Pills Promoted as Universal Vegetable Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Brandreth's Pills as the original vegetable universal medicine, claiming eighty years of establishment. It asserts wide healing claims across numerous ailments, including digestive, nervous, skin, eye, kidney, and female disorders, with depots listed in London and addresses for agents abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randrette
Brandreth
Bran
St.’Anthony’s
Epiris
Dee
Spe
Jekafos Wood
Alderagate-street
Births and marriages notice from Highbury terrace and surrounds
Birth notices list several events including a daughter born to Mrs Ditchburn of Highbury Terrace, a son to Mrs Fitzgerald in Parliament Place, a daughter to Mrs Barclay at Leyton Essex, a son to Mrs Nicholl in Charles Street Berkeley Square, and a daughter to the wife of W S Day at Cowes. A marriage is noted at the Abbey Church Great Malvern between Phipps Vansittart Onslow and a daughter of the late W Moseley. Died notices mention John Swale, George Gataker, and others with references to the Galonel line and Colonel families. Printed by John Ager for Patrick Grant at the Tree Sun Office, Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbey Church
Great Malvert
Phipps Vansittart Onslow
W. Moseley
Winterdine
Worcestershire
John Swale
George Gataker
Galonel
Ands
John Andy i
Faversham
Robert Hall
John Ager
Patrick Grant
Tree Sun
Strand
London
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Morning Chronicle
TIMES
Poor Law Report
Stamford News
Lincoln Castle
Drakard
Z'rue Sun
London Corporation Inquiry
Trades’ Unions
LAW Intelligence
Court OF Chancery
Hunter of
Court OF King’s Bench
Middlesex
Old Bailey, Fes
Digeeso
Meeting OF the Trades
Unions
Dund
Meeting OF the Electors OF
Basinghall-Street
T. Buckell
Newport
Isle of Wight
G. E. Clark
Bath
R. Lesch
W. M. Foussett
Wes Stina Eetta
New
U W. Gammon
E. Edmunds
Dukes
Iames R
M. Jackson
George St
Minories
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