Wages of Attendance and Cheap Practical Writing Guides
Addressed to Edinburgh and Isle of Wight electors, this notice promotes cheap practical works. It lists Wages of Attendance, a second edition by Purkess, and Odell’s Hand and Keeper systems, with prices and sellers at Compton Street Soho and Cavendish Street Mayfair.
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William Scott
Edinburgh
Isle OF Wight
Purkess
Compton-Street
Soho
Cobbett
R. Groombridge
Panger-alley
Paternosterrow
G. Odell
Princes-atreet
Cavendish
Reform Act Candidate Plans Stir Cricklade Chippenham Rows
Joseph Neeld heir to a jeweller’s fortune aims to stand three MPs under the Reform Act with himself, his brother-in-law Boldero for Chippenham, and his brother John Neeld for Cricklade, denouncing the ballot as essential to prevent Tory bigotry and ensure genuine reform.
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Joseph Neeld
Boldero
Chippenham
John Neeld
T. Neeld
Herald
Cricklade
Occupations of Great Britain Population by Class
From Marshall's Statistics of the British Empire the population figures show agricultural and mining classes totaling 7 of 17 parts, manufacturing 5 of 17, commercial 2 of 7, and the professional plus non-productive groups comprising the remaining 3 of 17. The data split the empire’s working and non-productive strata into nearly equal moieties.
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Great Britain
Marshall
British Empire
Albion
Reformers Rally to the Hastings and a Century-Old Kent Herald
A fervent Spectator inspired call upholds Reform against Tory rule, pledging perpetual victory for England’s reformers and denouncing monarchy misrule. The piece blends political passion with a heartfelt obituary note on Carx Culmer, born 1 January 1735, celebrated by Kent Herald readers.
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Carx Cuulmer
Culmer
Kent Herald
Trials Start At Old Bailey With Few Prisoners
Central Criminal Court opens sessions at the justice hall Old Bailey with few prisoners for trial though some charges are grave and carry death or perpetual banishment. The Recorder will charge the grand jury in the morning but trials begin Tuesday to allow return of presentments. Committals to Newgate are low. Fasex, Kent, and Surrey counties send few for trial.
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Justice Hall
Old Bailey
Newgate
Fasex
Kent
Surrey
Mary Osborn and a City Court Row in the Lord Mayor's Court
A elegantly dressed young woman named Mary Osborn, recognized as an old friend under a new name, was charged with robbing Mrs. Louisa Baro of a purse in Hoxton. The case, linked to Houndsditch criminals, led to a committal by the Lord Mayor. Subsequent reports cover a drug house scam involving Barron and Harvey, an assault among Westminster office staff, a child’s assault in Pimlico, and counterfeiting amid Hatton Garden smashers.
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Mary Osborn
Forrester
Louisa Baro
Devonshire Street
Hoxton
Houndsditch
Guildhall
Ropseby
Arthur Barnes
Charles Jousiffe
East India Company
Nadio
Barron
Harvey
Giltspur-street
Portsmouth
Sherrard
Pickering-place
Stames
Jousiffe
Glynn
Nodin
Queen-Square
Morrison
Westminster Court of Requests
Rochester Row
Court of Requests
Tofo
Beadle
Bata
George Morgan
King’s Army
Brewer Street
Pimlico
Michael Lennard
King’s Army Public House
King’s Arms
Inapentos Grossmith
Burrell
Tottenham Court Road
Brown
Burke
Hhey
Bennick
Hall—Yil
Cain
Boke Ie Io
Mister Brown
Hines Iansdale
William Taylor
Edward Mash
William and
Mary Lever
Terry
St. John-street
Clerkenwell
Murphy
Barton
Taylor
Lever
Compton Passage
Mash
Marylebone
George Henry Trundle
Norwood
Kensall-green
Latitat
Ates
Lambeth-Street
Coventry
Watkins
Walker
Utice
Jobn Watkins
G. Porter
Shiels
Court reports of robberies and a Coventry misadventure
The article recounts a court scene where Mrs Brown seeks alimony, a husband claims limited income, and a magistrate orders 4s weekly. It also covers arrests for burglary tied to Mr Terry of Clerkenwell, and a London magistrate’s remarks on a Coventry term for a milkman turned MP.
Foreign Intelligence from Brussels a Busy New Year Scene
Brussels dispatch reports Sir Robert Adair and Duke of Cumberland passing through, an English cabinet messenger with despatches, and a lively New Year audience with King Leopold. Deputation from Chamber of Representatives urged solid foundations, public liberties, and harmonizing laws, while the King hailed progress and assured peace. The Antwerp Phare notes a Prince of Orange visit to England planned for January. Debt and loan updates follow.
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Robert Adair
Senate
Chamber of Representatives
Court of Cassation
Belgium
Europe
Phare
Antwerp
Prince of Orange
England
Brussels
Rothschild
City
Arrivals This Week From Calcutta And Madras
The Forbes steamer from Calcutta via Alexandria reached Suez after delays at Socotra to set coal depôt for the next voyage. The John M'Lellan, Celand, from Ben and Madras, sailed Calcutta July 21, Saugor Aug 1, Madras Aug 25, Cape Oct 28. Passengers for India include W. Dent and others. passengers from India include Mrs Farlane, Captain Sandeman, and several cadets. Shipping news notes wreck of the William Money off Mana ufana shoal. arrivals at Mapras and care with vessels Mount Stuart Elphinstone and Mount Stuart Elphinstone and General Hewitt. Indian Omnium reports unfounded native regiment rumors and higher pay for superintending engineers. East news stresses English immigration benefits and port observatory debate at Liverpool.
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Forbes
Calcutta
Alexandria
Suez
Socotra
John M‘lellan
Celand
Ben
Madras
Clyde
Saugor
Cape
India
Strath Eden
Bengal
Portsmouth
W. Dent
Mr. Bishop
Johnstone
Supple
Owen
Rose
Horsburgh
Renwick
John MacLellan
Mr Farlane
William Money
O’brien
China
Quebec
London
Manauafan Shoal
Bombay
Catherine
Fenn
North
Long
West
Arived
Mapras
Lord William Bentinck
Hutchinson
Marquis of Camden
Larkins
Sai
Royal William
Ireland
Care
Mount Stuart Elphinstone
Richardson
General Hewitt
Tenasserim
Maulmain
United Service Journal
Department of Public Works
Birmingham Dissenters Resolutions Against Peel Reply
A Birmingham meeting of Dissenting deputies at Ebenezer Chapel adopts harsh resolutions opposing Sir Robert Peel and vowing not to support any candidate aligned with Toryism. Peel replies from Whitehall distancing himself from the meeting’s sentiments while pledging conciliatory efforts to address genuine grievances.
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Ebenezer Chapel
Birmingham
Robert Peel
Sir R. Peel
Robert
Gandlon
Timothy East
Reform in the Commons and New Year Revels Glimpse
The Spectator notes Reform measures passed despite Whig restraint and criticizes the late Parliament for its faults while praising the Reformers. New Year festivities are described with Glendronach aqua, praising moderation and safety, hoping for an uneventful continuation of the revelry.
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House of Commons
Houses of Commons
Sons of
Caledonia
State Pensions Falling Due This Week
From the Weekly Tri Se Sux. Arbuthnot Harriet 0 with Payment Bathurst 7th 10th Ditto Goddard Lo ae 6 10th Ditto Hyland Thomas v Penervestee 4 5th Ditto North Elizabeth 4th 5th Ditto Newenham Thomas 0 7 118. 45th Ditto Newenham Robert O Callaghan 6 8 8 41th Ditto Nepean Margaret 0 0 0 0 0 50 16 6 40th Ditto
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Arbuthnot
Harriet
Bathurst
Goddard
Lo Ae
Hyland
Thomas v Penervestee
North
Elizabeth
Newenham
Thomas
Robert O'Callaghan
Nepean
Margaret
Royal figures travel and political meetings reported
Court circular notes the Duke of Cumberland leaving Calais in the Ferret packet and arriving at Deptford. He visits St James's Palace after four, attended by Captain Slade. Others including the Earl of Haddington, the Earl of Wilton, the Bishop of London, and Sir Robert Peel hold Friday and Saturday discussions on Ireland and foreign affairs. Messages from the Cape and Berlin arrivals are recorded at the Colonial Office.
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Duke of Cumberland
Calais
Hamilton
Deptford
St. James’s Palace
Slade
Duke of Sussex
Sophia
Earl of Haddington
Ireland
Earl of Wilton
W. Holmes
Berlin
Denpads
Cape of Good Hope
Colonial Office
Court of Aldermen grant freedom to Mr Pattison in London
A court session admitted Mr Pattison Governor of the Bank of England as a freeman of the City of London to avoid objections if elected. The discussion then centered on Mansion House reports about the Police Committee and the Lord Mayor’s orders to marshals, with sharp exchanges over prerogative and authority. No resolution was reached on the issue.
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Jamaica
Sinidad de Cuba
St. Mary’s
Lucca
Belvidere
Robert Leaves
St. Thomas
House of Assembly
Commons
House of Parliament
United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland
Mnienen Fe of
Yesterney
Mr. Pattison
Bank of England
Est of London
Pattison
Alderman Wood
Mansion-house
London
Mansion House
City of London
Iowe
Guildhall
Bishonagalosivert
Venables
Harmer
Wilson
Two crewmen murdered at Alicanta near portsmouth
From H M S Orestes a letter reports gunner Mr Lee of the Excellent and Sparles a ropemaker from Portsmouth murdered at Alicanta by Spaniards after being seen intoxicated. The Champion arrived after contacting wind bound ships and the African steamer will carry the next Mediterranean mail. Nomination for the borough occurs on Monday with polling on the following days.
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H.M.S. Orestes
Codrington
Mr. Lee
Excellent
Sparles
Portsmouth
Alicanta
Alicania
Champion
Evonport
Madagascar Returns After Mediterranean Service
Portsmuth reports the Madagascar under Captain Edmund Lyons arrived after a thirty nine day voyage from Malta. The voyage verified Belcher’s survey of Keiths Reef near Cape Bon Malta Shoals, confirming a shoal a quarter square mile in extent in heavy seas and six miles distant breakers seen from the masthead.
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Hampshire
Monreaty
Madagascar
Edmund Lyons
Mediterranean
Malta
Tartaras Aleamer
Gibraltar
Cape St. Vincent
Scilly
Lyons
Keith’s Reef
Sherris Shoal
Rainsford
Admiralty
Helcher
Etna
Board of Admiralty
Belcher
Cape Boo
Cape Bon
Captain Lyons
Greenwich
Mia, Shireff
Replacing Crawford with Lord Auckland in naval list
The article reports the replacement of Lieut Richard Borough Crawford by Lord Auckland on the lieutenants list. It references a court martial proceedings published on 14 December 1838 and notes the surprising sentence of dismissal, with commentary on evidentiary doubts and related military gazette details.
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Crawford
Admiralty
Richard Borough Crawford
Lord Auckland
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