Regenerating Power of Working Unions Proposed in True Sun
A letter argues unions of producers can transform the working class by creating consumer cooperatives. By pooling capital with one shilling weekly subscriptions from 100000 operatives, a large fund would fund stores at cost, eliminate middlemen profits, and fund education and relief. The plan claims substantial annual savings and capital buildup through mass cooperation.
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THE
True Sun
Sia
Plas
Lunds
Trades Unions
Mutual Labour Society plan sparks a political shift
A proposed system would rapidly accumulate capital for subscribers through reduced weekly prices, indemnify members, and empower the masses. The author argues it differs from Owenite mutual labour schemes, endorses individual initiative, and seeks broad critique via letters to the press to counter aristocratic despotism. The piece also notes ensuing Yeomanry Cavalry races at Marpstone and Ascot Heath Race entries.
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Owen
Alysses
True Sun
D.C
Marpstone
Ceck
The Mirror of Parliament on Sir Robert Peel
A critical portrait of Sir Robert Peel as Conservative Opposition leader. The analysis traces his shift from high Tory principles to Catholic Emancipation support, noting his political adaptability, debate skill, and use of sophistry. It argues he is a prominent but not great orator, more a skilled partisan shaping Conservative strategy.
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Robert Peel
Robert
House of Commons
Standard
the Quarterly
Tamworth
Towarns
Hhis
Sir Robert Peel
Napoleon
Chuck
High Olborn
Portraits of a Political Figure and His Reign
The piece analyzes the subject as artificial yet persuasive, noting how his speeches imitate predecessors, and how he revived public interest during his short premiership. It lauds his adaptable rhetoric while deeming the era a political craft rather than true greatness, ending with a Glasgow portrait shown to boys and a reflection on disciplined effort over innate genius.
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Tamworth
Sir Robert Peel
Glasgow
Hippo drome Races At Bayswater Draw Crowds
Bayswater hosts the Hippo drome with a two mile steeplechase and same length racecourse amid a public dispute over a fifty year old footpath. Earl of Chesterfield and Count DOrsay preside as races unfold from two to three and finish late. Royal attendance includes dukes and earls with about twenty thousand spectators and horsemen, amid clashes between parish officers and developer Mr Whyte over access.
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Barurpay
Keesingtoo
Bayswater
Kensal Gree
Whyte
Earl of Chesterfield
D’orsay
Kraisey Stanley
Duke of Bruouwick
Duke of Grafton
Duke of Beaufort
Count Matuszewic
Count
T. A. Smith
Bayne
Crommelie
J. White
Petal
Lamb, Gardner, Furlie, &c
General Company
Wickham
Piocher
Thompson
Mr. Shellay
Reuben
Captain Gardner
Ethelda
Piocter
Sul
J. Elmore
J. Mason
Lamb
Oliver
Mr. Jackson
Cinderella
Capt
Beecher
Mr. Balchin
Powell
Lady Teazle
Cockawain
Lattery
Petition letters from 1837 clash over army dismissal
The letters from T Bradley and T S Duncombe in June 1837 discuss support for Bradley, challenges to charges of corporal punishment, and hopes for a parliamentary inquiry. Duncombe doubts a House of Commons reversal, criticizing ministerial influence and liberty limits, while Bradley seeks a full vindication and further petition.
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United States Club
House of Commons
Lord Howick
T. Bradley
T. Duncombe
Albany
Thomas S. Duncombe
Thomas Bradley
Court of Chancery and Common Pleas Judgments Shaped
A lengthy court record covers a Vice Chancellor ruling on an ex parte injunction in ejectment with costs, the King’s Bench rule to mandamus for poor relief, and a Bath case over hot water damage from a brewer. It notes the court’s caution against ex parte injunctions and outlines the settlement steps and magistrate confusion. The Bath matter ends with an attachment rule, a compromise aim, and a recommendation toward amicable resolution.
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Court OF Kings’ Bench
Banco. Rex
St. George the Martyr
St. Andrew, Holborn
Raule Grapled
Court OF Common Pleas
Bath
C. Fincu
Crowder
Sergeant Bompas
Corporation of Bath
Nisi Prixus
Armstrong
Mr. Crowder
Justice Vaughan
Apoo
Outrage at Oxford University as Students Attack Officials
An Oxford Chronicle report recounts a Saturday night riot near the river where graduates attacked Inspector Cooke and City Marshal, then the Mayor seized a leading assailant. A Vice Chancellor court fined two offenders. The piece criticizes the University for lax action and praises a Sunday remonstrance by the Master of Balliol. Fire later devastated cabinetry workshops on High Olborn.
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Oxford Chronicle
Inspector Cooke
Cooke
Marsham
Balliol
Fatal Accident with Firearm Affects Shepton Monta
The son of J Martin of Shepton Monta cut a loaded gun while preparing to shoot in the kitchen. A servant unaware it was loaded raised the weapon at her sister and killed her instantly. The Bath Gazette reports this fatal incident.
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J. Martin
Shepton Montacute
Bath Gazette
Firemen and chimney dispute over Grisi reward
In Marylebone a chimney fire connected to Madame Grisi’s cook led to a dispute over a reward for firemen. The case ended with the claimants being ordered paid after the magistrates noted the fire was preventable with proper sweeping. Three Spain-bound beggars, Dennis Newland, John Croley, and Dennis Croley, were granted temporary relief after telling magistrates of their dire conditions and unpaid service for the Queen of Spain.
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Marlborough Street
Gaisi
Afi
Madame Grisi
Spain
Portsmouth
Bristol
Cork
Portamouth
Unnatural Parents in Court for Neglect of Two-Starved Children
Thomas and Mary Ann Stevens feigned decency as they faced re-examination for neglecting two children found locked in a filthy bedroom. The infants, ages three and a half and eighteen months, suffered extreme privation, one even eating its own excrement. Parish surgeon Holmes attributed the harm to neglect, while the couple claimed poverty. The magistrates remanded them for a week as they earned 32s per week together.
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Kina
Directors of the Poor of
St. Pancras
Bodkin
Founddling Hospital
Foundling Hospital
Hatton Garden
Laing
Foundling
Justice Coleridge
Poor
Mr. Bodkie
Thomas
Mary Ann Stevens
Shoreditch
J . Mr. Holmes
Broughton
Coroners Inquest On Dr Walker Describes Tragic End
An inquest at 209 Piccadilly explored how Dr George Walker, surgeon, took prussic acid after battling scarlet fever. Witnesses, including assistants and friends, testified to his altered behavior and a bottle of acid found near his body. The jury ruled death resulted from the poison in delirium caused by the fever. Also noted were scientific demonstrations and Jersey court actions referencing two transported girls.
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rypPoe
Kearsley
Welch
Te G. Kearsley
Fleet Street
Catherine Kearsley
C. Kearsley
Mansion House
London
Anderson
J. Banger
Oxford-Street
Messrs
Barclay, Suttons
Newbery
Pak
Seay
Walker
Piccavity
George Walker
Piccadilly
John Fresch
Marshall-street
St. James’s
Stoddart
Golden-square
Frederick Hetley
Mr. French
French
John Holmes
White
Parliament Street
James C. Eddels
Hosier
Lippodrome
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