Private Tutor Seeks Post in Ireland and London Notices
London May 10 1837 a young Irish gentleman seeks a private tutor post in a respectable family. He cites coursework in Greek Latin college entrance logic and English and offers strong moral character. Subscriptions and prospects for memoirs and biographies are advertised alongside second hand watches ginger cordial and medical patent remedies.
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Ireland
Terma
M. M
Reid and Co
Old Slaughter’s
Martin’s Lane
Pramptons Pill of Health for All Ailments
An old medicine hailed as a remedy for stomach disorders stomach coughs and liver issues. Claims to ease headache dizziness and nervous symptoms with small doses. Promotes health of stomach liver kidneys and skin. marketed as safe for all ages and pregnancy. Sold by T Prout 229 Strand London with agents offering trade allowances.
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Prampton
Ain
Jay Bloom
Mos
T. Prout
Lords Debate Private Bills Delay Reform in Parliament
Lord Brougham attacks the slow pace of both Houses noting heavy private business, private bills, and irregular committee attendance. He proposes remedies including time limits, compulsory attendance, commissions, or a mixed tribunal, to cure delays and improve oversight while urging a select committee to examine the state of parliamentary business.
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Hts
House of Commons
House of Lords
Mayesty
Lord Melbourne
Parliament
Relief of Highlands Destitution Subscriptions Continue
The Highlands and Islands relief subscriptions continue to be received by various banks and by the Secretary at No 6 Widdewry. Also included is a report from Captain Laurence of the John Palmer whale ship, noting a three year voyage from Dec 13 1833 to Apr 2 1887, with praise for Ryan's Patent in preventing mildew and rot, and plans for dockyard repairs.
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Henry Bathurst
Norwich
Archdeacon Bathurst
Allen Lord Bathurst
Viscount
Holingbroke
Earl Bathurst
Tomline
Winchester
Lord Brougham
Cicero
Vis
London and Westminster Bank
Waterloo
London
East of Land Bank
Eoad Bank Sermieh
Messrs
Ridgways
Piccadilly
Lenden Bank
Archies
Bathurst
North Creake
Fakenham
Norfolk
North Create
Highlands and Islands OF Scotland
Landoo
Hatchard’s
Nistet and
Ca‘a
Berners-street
Smith, Elder, and Co.'s
Cornhill
Widdewry
John Palmer
South Seaman
John Howard Ryan
East Country
Ryan
R. P. Laurence
John Palmar
TASTERSALLS Yesterday at Ascot and Manchester betting
Horse racing odds from Taster Sallys and Ascot events show Alfred Dardanelles and Touchstone favored at Derby-like odds. Stakes include the Leger field with The Doctor Epirus and Prime Warden, and latest Manchester betting lists The Bard, Theans, Melbourne, and Pelops among others with varied odds.
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AT. Leger
Fox
J. Scott
Elis
T. Walter
Manchester
Laget the Bard
Liverpool
Doncaster St. Leger
Henriadde
Melbourne
Woolwich riot case linked to marines longshore assault
Excitement in Woolwich over a report that civilians were murdered by marines. At the Castle Tavern crowds gathered as courts opened and James Mines and Charles Hancock were brought to the bar with others after a street riot. Prosecution claimed a civilian, Baker, was stabbed with a bayonet and beaten. Witnesses detailed fights between marines and civilians near the Duke of Horseback and Mile public house. Marines testified to self defense while several civilians described brutal attacks. The case raised concerns over discipline and violence by troops in Woolwich.
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Woolwich
Castle Tavern
John Webb
Thomas Wilson
William Stacey
John Mines
Charles Hancock
James Baker
No. 1
Grote
High-street
Thomas Stan
Mile Public House
Rifle Brigade
Witocas
Sir John Webb
Witneas
Built
Duke of Horseback
Highstreet
William Jones
Baker
Mioes
Meredith Johnson
Stret
James Paison
Thomas Still
Ron Price
Ebenezer Davies
Church-street
Stacey
Hancock
Edward Footman
Thomas Kidman
William Witham
James Coles
William Selms
Major Chapman
Davies
Mises
Sir
Mystery Wound Case Ends With Discharge of Prisoners
A report describes the wound incident tied to Hancock's bayonet and theft. Mines is blamed for violent assault. Hancock is discharged. The high constable Watts gathered evidence and, after talks between Mines and the injured party, the matter was settled and the prisoners were released.
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Baker
Hancock
Watts
Woolwich
Coecesham Tragedy and Debris of Devonport Fires
A stable man Juho Hunt died after an apoplectic fit at Cheltenham Dispensary. Coroner's inquest returned Died by the visitation of God amid suspicions of delayed medical aid. Reports also describe fires in Bradninch and Southmolton with a girl named Ano Huxtable jailed for arson.
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Devonstine
Bradavnch
Charles Matthews
Kensham
Braddoch
Devon
Silverton
Bradnincb
Bickleigh
Hayne
An Upton Pyne
Southmolton Church
Ano Huxtable
Bath Journal
Taunton
Aupg
Oxford Fen
Somerset Gazette
A. B. Bone
John Friend
Pamphleet Mill
Plymstock
Plymouth
Lara Bridge
Nice
Devonport Telegraph
Bodmin
Joseph Hamley
Fisher
Clim
Falmouth Packet
Dewspuny
Leeds
Hupperssitip
Victoria
Hodderafeld
Buxton Road
Paddy
King
Ilang
Sircela
Leeds Times
Thomas Robinson
Robinson
Manchester
Ogden
Whitehead
Smith
Clayton
Ophens
Manchester Advertiser
House of Commons Session Highlights and Bills Read
The Speaker opened at the usual hour as petitions and reports filled the day. Bills debated or read included Hale's Naturalization, Worksworth Harbour, Ganning's Estate, and Montrose Harbour with others. An income clause for a parish church drew strong opposition and was postponed. Several bills for Bristol, Leeds, and Lowestoft advanced or passed, with petitions on church rates Irish Poor Law and patent law forms noted. The session featured extended time motions, petitions against Dundee Waterworks, and discussions on printing petitions with votes.
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House OF Lords
CiaxceLuor
Herwat
House of Pals
Vete
Chester
Westmoreland
Cumberland
Worcester
Earl of Harewood
Bridlington
Lord Portman
Somerset
Ear
Lord Ishowne
Duncannon Ro
Dublin
Salisbury
Lord Brougham
Canada
Cando
Messares
House of Commons
Ford
Commons
Theo
Marylebone
Romilly
Jawa
Exyas
Lord Melbourne
House of Peers
England
East India Company
Taro
Duke of Wellington
Duke of Richmond
Brovcuam
H. Parnell
Dandes
Dundee
Hindley
Mr. Plumptre
Earl of Bradford
Wilks
Sandford
Wilson Patten
Kearsley
George Strickland
Church of England
G, Strickland
Touraday
Chalmers
Montrose
J. Beckett
Barnsley
Baronet
Leeds
Richard Vyvyan
Bristol
Hoy
Brockairn
Bonaine
A. Agnew
Forbes
Stockport
Lowestoft
Young
Tn Ireland
Lord Landon
Walter
Poor Law Commissioners
O. Mosley
Satori Ita
Hodges
Woodhouse
Chas
Brooks Vere
Hamilton
London
Mackinnon
Morgan John Oporn Beg
Ireland
Sir George Clerk
Scotland
Lord Stanley
Edinburgh
Barina
Portland Cemetery
S. Whalley
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Monarch
Cazelle
Yorkshireman
Sale
St. Fern
Custom House Quay
Hull
Steiner
Hall
Brownlow and Pearson
W. J. Hall and Co
Worth Midland Railway
North Midland Hailway Company
Eekmonee House
Londons
Sheffield and
Rotherham
Greasborough
Rawmarsh
County of Fork
Calder Y
Calder
Methley
Goose Hill Common
Warfield Cum Heath
Inderecd
Lemler
H. Patteson
Joan Thelwall
Papres
Aditae Neha
John Macrone
St James's Square
Cox Savory
N.B
Siray Weenie
Privy Purse
James's Palace
H. Wheatley
Ha Woodhouse
Ro Woodhouse
Uappellee
Eulen
Jokoton
Vreau
His Majesty
A. Talroyd
Ashwell
R. Rowley
A. Middleton
C. Lowen
D. Davies
J. Pereira
G. Pilcher
F. Tyrrell
J. H. Curtis
T. Aus Majesty
Decimus Woodhouse
New London-bridge
Bir
Imperial Parliament
May
Sporting
Tastersall
Ascot Oatlands
Suffield
Alfred
Lord Chesterfield
Lord Exeter
Horpsea
ASCOT
Lord Westminster
Touchstone
Lord Chesterfeld
Carew
Colonel Peel
Provincial News
Russell-street
Everystreet
Miss Blundell
Aughtoo
Ormskirk
Threatwin
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