Carrickfergus Disfranchisement Debate Opens
In the Lords and Commons this evening, debates focus on the Carrickfergus Disfranchisement Bill. Mr O Connell moves the second reading amid bribery findings, detailing a corrupt election influenced by money and two rival noble families. The house orders accounts of parishes with low Protestant presence and hears allegations against a Carrickfergus magistrate and clergyman connected to bribery.
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Hereford
Duke of Richmond
Earl of Suarrespury
House OF Commons
Wrottesley
John Bathuil
Paisley
John Maxwell
Gritox
Scotland
Halcombe
Carrickfergus
O'Connell
John Lake
Goulburn
O'Cail
Ireland
Carlichfer
Eus Isaac
W. Roche
Dobbs
Ulster
Donegal
O’connell
County
Antrim
Harry
O'U
David Legg
Corporation
Hind
David Legs
Committee of Supply
Marine Forces’ Regulation
J. Grawam
Carrickfergus Franchise Case Sparks House Debate
Members debate the Carrickfergus disfranchising bill amid bribery allegations and calls to hold a committee of the whole house. Opponents warn against broadening penalties and urge baring witnesses. The discussion probes how to treat the borough’s freemen and whether to suspend further action pending evidence.
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Olers
David Legg
John Legg
Carrickfergus
Day
Ai E. Tennant
Genteman
Carnektergus
Dover
Halcombe
Liverpool
Stafford
Shoreham
Cricklade
Wanner
J. Russell
Ife
Amtu
Mr. H
R. Vavlan
Wade
NGF
Hatcombes
Peterborough tragedy and local notices from Stamford to Worcester
A thirteen year old girl left home to guard a child, later found dead in the river near West Ridge. a Stamford vestry meeting condemned ministerial censure. Trinity College reports exam gains and a planned Dublin clergy college. Worcester fire at Mr Skarratt’s Broad Street silversmith shop causes heavy losses with insurance claims and unclear origin.
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Douglas
Murphy
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O’brien
Dublin
West St. Patrick's Cathedral
Norwich Union
Skarratt
Scuai
Court of Review Postpones Ex-Parte Morley Case to 13th
The Court of Review heard ex parte Morley in the Govett and Leigh matter today but postponed further directions to the 13th instant. The parties are attempting to reach an arrangement in the interim.
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Morley
Govett and Leigh
Markets. Corn Exchange and Newgate proper
Market report shows poor attendance at the Corn Exchange with mixed samples. Wheat sold for Mediterranean shipment, oats and other grains stable. barley fair supply with some business at prior prices. Newgate and Leadenhall note heavy beef trade at unchanged prices while mutton, veal, pork, and lamb are in short supply. eggs and butter in good supply but held at former prices. Poultry demand dull. game finished.
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Mediterranean
Newgate
Leadenhall
Bribery at Elections debated in Imperial Parliament
Mr Haridy moves to bring in a bill consolidating and amending laws on bribery and election expenses. He cites Bribery Acts and Treating Act issues, argues for penalties on gifts to voters, travel expenses, and pre/post writ entertainments. Lords Wynn and Russell weigh legality and practicality as MPs press for reform.
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Wynn
J. Russell
Ian
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H. Hughes
Oxford
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Murray
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Don Miguel
Don Pedro
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Greenwich
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Foster
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Shefim
Robinson
E. Codrington
Elliott
Col. Torrens
Warre
Ingham
Admiral Fleming
Dundas
Lyall
Hiume
Lynch
Exvort
Monster, madman and multiple stabbings reported
David Bindley was examined on Monday and committed to the assizes for wounding several women with a small sharp instrument in the town area. He faced additional charges at Handsworth before the Earl of Dartmouth, with his lawyer alleging head injuries may affect his mind. An armed-robbery style assault at Lismalin on Rev J Mansergh wounded him and caused a scene as shots were fired. another attack on Rev Anthony Armstrong on the Ballyphillip road was noted.
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Hutt
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Hopesen
Heenes Hoenes
F. O.connor
Charles Blunt
Lord W. Lennox
C. Burrell
Major Beauclerk
Fleet
Brougham
David Bindley
Caroline Earp
Earl of Dartmouth
Handsworth
Arisb
Birmingham Gazette
J. Mansergh
Lismalin
Mansergh
Anthony Armatrong
Ballyphillip
Dublin
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