Political turmoil mirrors weather in reform debate
The article decries a divided House of Commons mismanaging its decisions and betraying reform. It critiques Lord Ashley's bill and Lord Althorp's potential political maneuvering, urging Conservatives to unite and defend principled action rather than abandon it for popularity. It appeals to duty, virtue, and protestant-like resolve to resist Whig governance.
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Guardian and Ledger
House of Commons
Philip
Louis
Philippe
Lord Ashley
Lord Althorp
The Irish church and Papist rule in Ireland’s future
The piece denounces the Irish church policy and Papist bishops as threats to Protestant England. It dismisses the Whig and Irish aims as tyranny and predicts a future where the penal code governs Popish Ireland, urging vigilance against conciliation and civil conflict.
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House of Lorda
Ireland
England
Goneril
Regan
Pseudo-Episcopia
Hibernia
Duke of Wellington
Catholic See Skepticism on Irish Church Reform
A long critique argues that Irish Catholics care little about bishop numbers or church revenues, focusing instead on the burden they bear. The piece questions the impartiality of a commission with heavy church influence and fears self serving patronage, citing a hypothetical board of Dublin archbishop and bishops.
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Ireland
Lord Grey
Grasvenor-square
Crown
Fl Bomns Af Colnethers
Yiord
Dublin
Daleth on Dissemination of Religious Opinion and Liberty
A reader letter from J.W. at Canning Coffee-house argues for broad free promulgation of opinion, including religious and political discourse. It defends openness against majority disgust, cites Paine and infidelity, and contends that real utility lies in free discussion within a peaceful framework, warning against censorship in religion and politics alike.
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THE
True Sun
Daleth
Macauley
East
Holland
Poland
Ireland
Paine
Age of Reason
Europe
Canning Coffee-house
Skinner-street
Somera’-town
Despatches from Colonial Office received. bankruptcy case noted
Despatches from Lord Nugent, the Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, and from Canadian, New Brunswick, and Leeward Islands governors arrived at the Colonial Office. The Wentworth and Co bankruptcy shows funds in assignees’ hands around 10,001 with 26,000 needed to pay one shilling in the pound. Wakefield estate debts reach 500,000 and total proved debts, including York and Bradford branches, about 709,0%.
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Lord Nugent
Ionian Islands
Colonial Office
Canada
New Brunswick
Leeward Islands
Wentworth ‘and Co
Wakefield
York
Bradford
Wakefield Journal
Deputation of Don Miguel recruits before the Lord Mayor
About 250 largely English men, newly disbanded by Don Miguel’s agents, petitioned the Lord Mayor claiming they were hired to sail for Portugal at 5 to 10 shillings per month. They said they had provisions stolen at Gravesend and were left destitute. They face the grim choice of fighting for Miguel or starving, while the Jewish traders who supplied them allegedly looted goods. The Mayor promised inquiry and possible relief.
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Don Micuel
Don Miguel
England
Elliott
Gravesend
Portugal
London
Napier
East India Company
Europe
Don Pedro
Mr. Hobler
Londonderry
Aberdeen
Ellenborough
Bow-Street
Asether
George Davenport
Morgan
Long-acre
Taylor
James Dunn
Drury-lane
Harrison
Belton-street
Drury-lace
Roeur
Whittian Crean
Minshull
William Stevens
Covent Garden
Holloa
Adelphi
Rem
No. 2
Eden-court
Brydges-street
Stevens
Adelphi Arches
John Foster
Covent-garden Theatre
Queen-Square
Dreapre
Hammersmith
Charles Reynolds
Gregorie
Sarah Parry
Henrystreet
Hampstead Road
Elizabeth Davis
St. Alban’s Place
Betsy
James Wright
No. 32
Little Pulteney-street
Jane
Cox Eyre
Sarah
Parry
Francis Hicks
St. George’s Hospital
Reynolds
Islington
John. W. O'Connell
Dublin
Drain
O’connell
Ratlend
Haymarket
O'Connell
Coventry Court
Robert Seeley
Beigat
Hoskins
Hannah Dean
Pechell-street
Johanna Sweeny
Cyprian
Mr. Hoskins
Hatton-Garden
Samuel
Walter Weiler
Pavilion Theatre
Newcastle Street
Strand
Rogers
Laing
Tippling
Stringer
Rawlins
Mr. Laing
Mr. Weller
Weller
Bishopsgate-street
Crackaman’s Tools Found On House Breaker During Search
A suspect seized by police claimed nothing, but officers found a lanthern, rope, a jemmy, and two skeleton keys on his person. Described as an accomplished house-breaker, he was remanded for three months and linked to Dick Lee, convicted nearby last sessions for burglary.
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Messiae
Crackaman
Xplain
Dick Lee
Seasions
England
Ireland
Perth
Orangemsay
Ai Alfra
Orangés
Mr. Serjeant Perrin
Freland
Serjeant
Perrin
Serj. Perrin
Lurriero Peacevat
Ireland Debates Law Reform and Blockade Claims
The House of Lords discusses the Stealing in Dwelling Houses Bill with remarks on property security and Ireland. Lords Londonderry and Grey clash over Portugal blockade reports while petitions from Edinburgh Stirling and Cork echo reform calls amid Ireland issues and adjournment into evening.
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Suffield
House of Commons
Lord Wynford
Lord Sebery
Corporation of
Edinburgh
Stirling
Scotland
Lord Carbery
Cork
Lord Londonderry
Earl Grey
Lloyd
Londonderry
Morning Chronicle
Noble Ear
Lloyd’s
Portugal
Marquis of Londonderry
Petition Storm in Commons Over Beer Bill and Tithes
Debates close mornings sitting with petitions from Chard victuallers opposing the Beer Bill and landholders against tithe commutation. Sir George Grey supports local courts for Devonport Stonehouse, while Edward Codrington cites juror hardship. Falkirk weavers petition on currency and master manufacturers. Perrin denounces tithe police abuses Auchnauranny. The session debates relief for distressed trades and calls for justice in payments by the yard for weavers.
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Teasdale
Chard
George Grey
Devonport
Stonehouse
Edward Codrington
GO Langton
Somersetshire
Leicester
Johny
Dublin
Gillon
Falkirk
House On Trades and Manufactures
J. John Maxwell
Leigh Leigh
Serjeant
Perrin
Auchnauranny
Mr.Serjeant P
Bia
Serjeant Perrin
Ballybay
Tefading
Patrick Gillow
Gillow
Peter Margy
Inquest at Highgate Tavern Unclear Outcome
Coroner's inquest held at Highgate tavern on a Saturday regarding a florist from Upper Islington. A Wesleyan missionary advised the deceased after drinking, leading to melancholy. The bedchamber was later found with the body reported as suspicious. Verdict recorded as temporary something.
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Stirtingy Vattie
Highgate
St . Hfty
Onda
Thasheneaacean
Births and Marriages Notices From London and Edinburgh
Notices record a birth in South Audley Street on the 17th of the month to Mrs E S Jerningham and a birth in Edinburgh to Lady Essex of Son. Marriages list Hugh Oxenham of Oxford and Hamma Mary Brown of Dorset Square, with further 19th century details. The item appears in a period source published at the True Son Office, 66 Strand, London.
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Christchurch
St. Marylehe
Hugh Oxenham
Oxford-atcent
Hamma Mary
Brown
Dorset
Pince
Dorset-square
New
John Ager
Patrick Granet
Strand
London
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Westmdaater
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Navarico
Menver
Bernal
Hertford
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Hume
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