Corn Laws Debate Reflects Narrow Petition Aims
A contemporary view contrasts the Corn Laws petition of thirty one thousand in London seeking gradual duty removal with a critique of the mover. It mocks the approach and argues the issue will advance through Lords and public opinion, noting distrust of current ministers. The piece also criticizes the government’s volatile support and calls out shifts in administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Guinea
Europe
House of Lords
The Spower Casinet and Press Free Speech Debate
A critique of government dependence on biased coverage and the press's shift from praise to blame as ministers stray. The piece urges timely public correction, warns against tolerating wrong paths, and likens press support to a spoiled child’s discipline.
Libel Law and Government Open Questions Debate
A Dispatch critique exposes how libel suits hinge on minor points to sway juries and costs, citing Sylvester’s fraud case and a press fight against alleged libel. It then analyzes the Government and the Corn Laws, urging landowners, manufacturers, and supporters to see through open questions, cabinet unity, and ministerial manipulation.
Court Libel Rules Stir Public Interest In Trial
A legal column discusses how counsel and journalists face libel risks when publishing courtroom words. It notes open courts, costs, and the possibility of action against truthful reporting if animus is alleged, while judges sometimes certify in costly disputes.
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Sylvester
England
History of the British Colonies presented to Princess Victoria
Mr R Montgomery Martin presented his History of the British Colonies to Princess Victoria on Thursday, and she graciously received the work. The London medical community met to oppose exclusive medical degrees by any single body while supporting reform for Dissenters. A general committee and a subcommittee were appointed to pursue necessary measures.
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R. Montgomery Martin
Victoria
London
London University
G. Tuthill
Watson
King's College
Lawrence
St. Bartholomew’'s
Medical Gazette
Axermany Conviction On Appeal Over Liberty Of The Subject
Middlesex Sessions hears John Hall appeal against John Rawlinson magistrate’s rogue and vagabond conviction. Meeting at Marylebone workhouse led to arrest after a pickpocket was detected. Nine magistrates dismiss the conviction as unlawful. Appellant to pursue further action.
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Axermany
John Hall
John Rawlinson
Marylebone
Rawlinson
Clarkson
Kensington Petty Sessions Robbery Case Against John Shuter
Darina Hicaway Rospery reports a daring highway robbery near Kensington. John Shuter is charged with cutting Mrs. Christiana Smith's pocket containing over thirty eight shillings and fleeing. Constable Madden identified and apprehended the prisoner who offered no defence and he was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darina Hicaway Rospery
John Shuter
Christiana Smith
Portland-place
Hammersmith
Kensington
Madden
Police Case and Public Scandals Across London
Court reports detail police forced entry into a dwelling at Notting-hill and assault claims against three officers and an attorney aiding them. Also covered are a Hatton Garden fraud case, and pickpocket charges at Westminster with two men jailed for six weeks. Separate notices include a public house sting and a street vendor dispute in progress.
Prisoner threatens damage then assaults glass pane
A man caused a flare up and after being turned out he thrust his arm through a pane of glass. He threatened to break more glass before police took him into custody. He offered to compensate and was ordered to pay for the damaged glass and a shilling discharge fee or face fourteen days in the House of Correction. Lambeth Street. New Port Informations. Samuel Walker, landlord of the Coventry Castle Bromley, charged with allowing travellers to drink during divine service. The magistrates fined him 30s with costs. William Flowers, landlord of the Swan Bow, fined 20s with costs for a similar offence after complaints by Rev. J. Stock.
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Wareni
Hatton-Garpex
Edward Wrist
Hatton-garden
William Whickham
Hoxton
Mr. Laing
Stanhope
Sewell and
Cross
Queen Square
Rossivo Tae Ware Wuiprerin
House of Commons
John
Robert Harris
William Holmes
Haslemere
Holmes
Parliament-street
Mr. Croker
Mallihue
Burrell
House of Correction
Therisoner
Lambeth Street
New Portce Informations
Samuel Walker
Coventry Castle
Bromley
Menzies and Gard
William Flowers
Swan
Bow
J. Stock
Copper Ore Sale at Redruth Realigns for Mines List
Mining intelligence provides average standards and produce figures for copper ore sale at Redruth on February 13. Relistian blend totals 2982 tons from Carnbrea Mara zion Fowey Connols Wheal Darlington Wheal Buller Wheal Jewell Wheal Tolgus Wheal Busy Tresayean Wheal Trenwith Herland Wheal Mary with 11987 pounds total value and 318? tons refined.
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Redruth
Relistian
Carnbrea Mines
Marazion Mines
Fowey Connols
Wheal
Darlington
Wheal Buller
Wheal Jewell
Wheal Tolgus
Wheal Busy
Tresayean
Wheal Trenwith
Herland
Wheal Mary
Copper ore sales listing for Swansea district
Copper ore for sale at Swansea on March 12 1834 listing multiple mines and tonnages led by Ballymurtagh 276 Allibies 228 Connorree 227 Cronebane 111 Tigrany 85 Crwsycoed 93 Stow cragg 33 Leahousewell 7 Coldbeck 4 total 1064 tons.
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Swansea
Ballymurtagh
Allibies
Connorree
Cronebane
Tigrany
Crwsycoed
Stowcragg
Leahousewell
Coldbeck
Destructive Explosion At Sea Off Portsmouth
An English schooner named Meteor, commanded by Wage, exploded while discharging gunpowder at the Marina in Portsmouth, killing twenty eight including the captain and two merchants. The vessel and cargo were destroyed, with 200 lbs of powder loose in the hold. Other ships, including St Vincent and Belvidera, were impacted by the squall. several brig wrecks followed. Promotions and appointments announced for naval officers, with Canary Canopus and other vessels in Liverpool ships.
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Portsmouth
Masgeu
Matta
Fes
Meteor
Wage
London
Marina
St. Vincent
Gregarii
Caledonia
Britannia
Madagascar
Malabar
Talavera
Barham
Favourite
Champion
Beacon
Mastiff
Royal George
Excellent
Revenge
President
Rainbow
Tyne
Lymouth
Messenger
Confiance
Mediterranean
Lisbon
Falmouth
Jocelyn Percy
Canopus
Phenix
Woolwich
Royalist
Veale
Leghorn
John Pirie
Adams
Havannah
Hamoaze-San Josef
Racehorse
Reynard
Viper
H. Tucker
Wickham
The
John Campbell
Peter Parker
T.byes
Ate
S. Lord
Richard Dowse
Vernon
W. Pearse
J. Underwood
F. S
J. P. Jones
R. Johns
Jones
Rumor of Bank Failure Stirs Rouen. News From Dublin Prison
Reports from Rouen say the banking house of Rouliaud and Co has stopped payments after runs spurred by unfavourable reports. Three creditors and local officials will review books to show firm integrity and fulfill all engagements. Also: Dublin marshal appointment hints at political patronage and cost, provoking critique of economy in the army and ministry.
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Rouen
Rouliaud
Sen., and Co
Tribunal of Commerce
Galignan
Earl Grey
Mason
R.N
Dublin
Hannibal
Lord Hill
Horse Guards
House of Commons
Troop Movements and Roster Changes Across Irish Garrisons
From the Limerick Chronicle the 6th Dragoon Guards and Carabineers depart Dundalk for Dublin then Liverpool, to be stationed at Nottingham. The 9th Lancers leave Longford for Dundalk to replace the 6th Carabineers. The 15th Hussars in Cork receive orders. two troops depart for Gort and Loughrea. Remainder proceed to Longford to set up headquarters, Cork to receive the 10th Hussars. The 3d Light Dragoons may sail to Ireland in spring. The 70th Regiment in Cork embarks for Gibraltar aboard Stentor Ilvia and Hope transports. The old regiment from Dublin sails to Nova Scotia. 30th Regiment from Galway to Cork for North America. Rumor says the 89th may leave Cork or Birr. Enniskillen paper notes the 27th Regiment heads to England in two months. Sir Hussey Vivian retires as commander in Ireland next summer. Kilmainham Royal Hospital slated as a barracks depot. Paymastership of the 89th in Cork vacant after Captain Dawson’s death. Lieut Colonel W Drummond relieves Lieut Colonel Aitchison in the 2d Battalion Scots Guards in Dublin. Aitchison to England. Major Lord William Thynne leaves Newbridge for England.
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Limerick Chronicle
6Th Dragoon Guarda
Carabineers
Dundalk
Mendes
Cork
10Th Usgars
3D Light Dragoons
Ireland
Cork Barracks
Gibraltar
Stentor, & Ilvia
Hope
Eld
Dublin
Nova Scotia
Galway
North America
89Th
Birr
Enniskillen
England
Hussey Vivian
Sumer
Royal Hospital
Kilmainham
89Th Regiment
The Corn Laws Split By Aristocracy And Slavery Debate
The piece cites Peel and Hume opposing corn law alteration to protect the landed aristocracy. It notes Sir James Graham defending the policy as essential to preserving aristocracy and magistracy. Also covered are theatrical property sales at Auction Mart, with Covent Garden shares selling for 1941 and rival theatres at 1801. An Islington inquest returns insanity as verdict in a magistrate’s death. another coroner’s inquest links alcohol to death by apoplexy. A Gloucester strike ends as workers return after wage gains amid truck-system criticism.
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Peel
Hume
James Graham
Coventgarden
Patent Theatre
House of Commons
Africa
West Indies
Peachum
Xrammer
King’s Arms Tavern
White Conduit-felds
Islington
George Granger
Ofussex
Lodge
Burrington
White Condail-grove
Barrington
Degatu
Grimstone
Melton Mowbray
Lincoln Mercury
Glouces Teasuiae
Births and marriages and deaths notice fragment
Births listed from Chester Street Grosvennor Place Countess Bjornstjerna and Captain Gronow MP. Marriages include Benjamin Collett to Charlotte Harriet Sampson and several other 6th inst. unions at Brighton and Edinburgh. Died notices include Leonard Alton and M Stuart of Trafalgar Place with others.
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Chester-street
Grosvennor-place
H. Whittaker
Eng
Bjornstjerna
Captain Gronow
M.P
Leven
Beverley
Benjamin Collett
Ebenezer John Collett
Locker’s House
Hemel-Hempstead
Charlotte Harriet
G. Sampson
Brighton
Robert Farquharson
James John Farquharson
Ouse
Dorsetshire
Louisa
Crauford
Edinburgh
Grove
Joseph Grove
Upper Seymour-Street
Margaret Ankerville
Charles, Ross
Invercarrop
Lord Ankerville
St. Mary-le-bow
Cheapside
H. Taylor
Woodbridge
Suffolk
Mary
G. Banyard
St. James’s
Clerkenwell
H. Parker
Gray’s-inn
Susannah
James Searle
Saffron-Warden
County O Wex
Linton
Cambrigankire
T. A
Hon. East India Company
Alfred
Bir
Ladell
Peytonville
Printed and Published by John Ager for Patluck Grant
A fragment from a London notice stating printing and publication details at Tree Sus Office, No 366 Strand, attributed to John Ager for Patluck Grant, indicating the publisher and location in the Strand.
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John Ager
Patiuck Grant
Strand
London
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UN T
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