Vestry Meeting Rules on Poor Law and Church Rates
A vestry of notable householders and ratepayers met to discuss the new Poor Law Bill, church rates, and the temporary nature of officer salaries. The chair, Mr Joseph Hall, saw agreements on electing salaried officers under potential legal changes, and a committee to curb disturbances in Clare-market. A 9d in the pound rate was approved to fund police, county, and poor-rate needs, with 1500 pounds uncollected and funds allocated to the chairman as the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hall
Collier
Casey
Poor Law Commissioners
Central Board
Bannister
Steele
Crook
Smith
Blundell
Clare-market
Clare-street
Andrew Agnew
Poulter
Hall
Lacey
An&s
Brown
Halbom
Spanish Loans and Debt Report to May 1831
The annexed table shows the foreign and domestic debt of Spain up to May 1831. Prepared for the Finance Committee by M. Toreno, the documents present the figures in sterling and in a form clearer for general readers. The official document lists the debt amounts as of the specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.toreno
Spain
Great Fire on Board the Innisfail Steamer at Cork
A steam packet arriving from Boublin suffered a severe fire in its hold near the ladies’ cabin. Firefighters from multiple services, with naval and military aid, battled the blaze, saving the vessel and cargo. Estimated losses run to about 5,000, with damages near 600 to the ship itself. Lord Charles Wellesley and other notable figures aided in the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Boublin
Aeven
H. Roghe
Waters
R.N
M. H. Con
Accuysey
Enni
Ameg
Saint Paul's Parish
Atlas Assurance
Royal Ex
Wayor
Charleson
Coast Guard
43D
Qth
Lord Charles Wellesley
Rd Hill
Turner
Warre
Chatterton
Williamson
Booth
Charles “Wellesley
Gay
Cork Herald
Newmarket First October Meeting Race Highlights
Details from a Newmarket afternoon show a two year old handicap where Kate Kearney won by a half length over Redleg and Heberle with Lady Albert fourth. The St Leger Stakes saw Olympic edge Charivari and Armadillo, while other races included the Derby and Oaks markets, with Free Will and Eva among notable contenders and Armadillo winning the Town Plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Kate
Kearney
Redleg
Heberle
Lady Albert
Kate Kearney
Monsey Mohair
Adana
Olympic
Armadillo
Abingdon
Olmpic
Bae
Bentley
Charivari
Shillelah
Horse Races at Carlisle Two Miles and Stakes
Wednesday racing at Carlisle features sweepstakes of 30 sovs each over two miles with several two year old entries and a Plate of 501 given by City of Carlisle members. Notable contenders include Mr Dawnon's Mellerstein, Peter Sharpe's Myrrha, Earl of Eghinton Butterfly, Calista, Van, Monitor, Lottery progeny, and Talleyrand’s dam. Heats cover two miles with entries from Lord Kelburne Armitage and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawnon
de Mellerstein
Peter Sharpe
Earl of Eghinton
Attwood
Lord Kelburne
Actron
Armitage
Carlisle
Metcalfe
Taylor
Talleyrand
General Sharpe
Matilda
Thompson
Octavian
Chesterfield Races Sweepstakes of 10 Sows for Horses
A detailed listing from Chesterfield races describes two sweeps: one for thoroughbred horses aged variously up to four years with two mile heats and prizes funded by prominent patrons including Earl of Burlington and Duke of Devonshire, naming horses such as Catherine, Trepidation, Her Ladyship, Festival, Luck's All, Independent, The Stranger, and Odre. The second sweep targets horses not thorough-bred, two miles, but did not fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Earl of Burlington
Catherine
Duke of Devonshire
Robison
Houldsworth
Johnson
Wilnot
Watmough
Odre
Races at Wrexham Aged Horses and Sire Names
Wynnatay Stakes run over two miles with Nopus and Independence in racing names. Les Graces and Caliban with Red Rover and Sir William compete in two mile heats. The Town Plate offers fifty sovs with Ratcatcher Young Tarragon Tiara among participants in a high stakes card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Yorke
W. W. Wynn
Les Graces
F. Price
Brc
Caliban
C.ceesecoessse
Maddocks
Red Rover
Blandford Races Thursday Produce Stakes and Flat Events
At Blandford on Thursday several races are listed including a 50 sovs per race Produce Stakes, the Dorsetshire Gold Cup worth 100 sovs in specie by 10 sovs subscriptions, and a Town Plate of 50 sovs. Competitors include Sir E. Barker’s Gold Fringe Cecilia and Mr. Finch’s Cecilia among others. The Hunters Stakes cover one mile on the New Course with added prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blandford
Houldsworth
Tantonian
E. Barker
Finch
Cecilia
Herbert
Blenheim
Etwall
Foss
Woodland Mary
Dawer
Lady Canford
Hunters
C. W.codrington
Brg Conservative
Portman
Suspense
E. Baker
Clayalino
The Cornard Yeomany Races Cup One Mile Heat
The Cornard Yeomany Races held on Wednesday featured one mile heats for the Cup value 201. Notable entries included Mr Baker's bh Dodycescesceseresee, Mr M Raffle's brh Cock Robin, and Mr Tiffen's brh Don Quixotte with others like Mr Harding's bi hh Smolensko and Mr Taylor's bi m Squirre. Two matches were run, with winners Mr Milain's cin and Mr Boston's bi m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornard
Long
Melford Troop
Baker
M. Raffle
Cock Robin
Secre
Tiffen
Don Quixotte
Harding
Smolensko
Taylor
Farrow
Mr. Milain
Cin
Boston
Hunting Appointments for Harriers and Hounds
The Evesham Harriers schedule meets at Norton on Tuesday at Honeybourne Grounds and on Thursday at Hafliz at ten thirty. Janet Harriers hold events Monday at Monkton Sea Mark Wednesday at Minster Hills Friday at Nash Court Hill ten. Mr Portman’s Hounds meet tomorrow at the Down House and Friday next at Stock House at eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evesham
Bank says no claim on Raikes by Bank of England
A New York paper reports the Bank of England has no claim on the late Governor Raikes and notes he never sought or received financial aid from that institution. Also described is a Maine sighting of a sea serpent near Cape Rosier in early July, observed by credible locals for several days, with dramatic head height and rapid movement. A fishing crew even steered toward the creature before it vanished beneath the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raikes
Bank of England
Caps Rosier
Castine
Cape Rosier
New- York Paper
Paris
Messager Des Chambres
Marshal Gerardd
Fontainbleau
Gall
Wormwood
Butegarp
Marshal Scott
Gerard
Louis Priairre
Officers Settling in the British Colonies Memorandum
General Order from Horse Guards dated 25 August 1835 directs publication of the Colonial Department Memorandum on Information for the Use of Day and Naval Officers proposing to settle in the British Colonies. It outlines land purchase remission scales, eligibility, certificates, halfpay allowances, and rules to ensure settlers intend to reside, with special provisions for Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Guards
Colonial Department
John MacDonald
Colonial Office
North America
Lords Commissioners
Admiralty
Secretary of State
Navy
Army
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Prince Edward's Island
Ince Breton
Ees
Nova Scotia
Lord Hill
Banns Drama At Shipley Church Sparks Disappointment
The Halifax Express reports dismay as Bradford officials fail to read banns for marriages at Shipley. Couples, hoping to wed, were thwarted after repeated refusals. Bradford clergy attempted to halt the proceeding, provoking a near-empty congregation and criticism of church conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanical Institute
Lincoln
Bradford
Shipley Church
Shipley
Halifax Express
National Loan Bank Actions and Exchange Notes
Details show interest rates five per cent, four per cent, four and a half per cent, and three per cent at Naples and London exchanges. Mentions people including Mr Belmour, Mrs Wrench, Mrs Waylett, Mrs Belmour, Miss Lawrence, Rose, Miss Novello. Doors open at half past and performances to commence at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rente de
Naples
Exchange
London
New Beer Act Digest for October 5 Publication
The Wadeley Taxue Sun announces October 5 issue will print the full New Beer Act set to take effect October 10, plus references and notes to the former Act, creating a complete digest of the existing law for retailers, licensed brewers, and publicans.
Bank of England solvency critique and reform call
The text argues the Bank of England is a nuisance and its solvency concerns the market only as a trigger for panic. It condemns money issued by an irresponsible bank, demands radical reform and representation, and accuses the governing powers of exploiting productive classes. It cites The Times and discusses government finance, amnesty talks, and looming continental political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
the Times
House of Commons
Cngueanos
A Portrait of Archbishop Humbles and Riches in Dispute
A critical reading of church praise contrasts meek humility with wealth, arguing the Bank of England or a despotic system risks public dependence on individuals. The piece mocks clerical praise, notes lavish earnings, and cites a Canterbury dinner critique of a prominent archbishop and church pay scales.
City Correction on Raikes and Newberrys Suspension
The paper corrects a prior misstatement that the house of Raikes and Newberrys had stopped payment. The firm is described as substantial and respectable, and the error arose from confusion with the Raikes name amid suspension news. The correction is issued at the earliest opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Raikes and
Newberry
Raikes
Political and War Tidings Across Europe and Americas
In thin light, observers note a sharp rebuke to imperial arrogance as monarchs convene in Berlin amid European tremors. Spanish events unfold with Mina and Espartero maneuvers, a parliamentary rejection of a controversial loan, and shifting fronts in Navarre and Bilboa. Meanwhile, Leghorn grows as a free port policy expands, Santa Anna’s Mexican moves intrigue Veracruz, and global market updates, cholera, and slave trade flotsam color the era’s turbulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faenca
Fontaintleag
Berlin
Europe
Louis Puirot
Louis Paulippp
Spain
Bayonne
Haty-rast Etour-o'doct
al’ Mandaz
Elisondo
Juota
Etchalar
Engai
Espartero
Navarre
Gaebhard’ei
Holy Alliance
Seu d’Urgel
Maprid
Guebhard
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Royal Loan
Sfrench Rentes
Atch Rentes
Cortes’ Bt jJouttwan reeseeRe Ene
JO Bame
Sporting
P.P
Mr. Wreford
Mr. Greville
Mr. Greatrex
Agat
Derby
Ridsdale
Lord Jersey
Lord Exster
Augustus
D.I
Duke of Rutland
Robinson
General Grosvenor
T.Y.C
Lamplighter
Lord Orford
Spagina
Spavina
Col. Peel
Lochinvar
Nat
Lord Egremont Sf
Skim
Mr. Yatea
Ophelia
Forth
Pagan
Caroline
R. C. Lord Berners
Wim
Oscar
Lee
Wrexham
the Army
Canterbury
Weedon
Ireland
C.esseesse
S.sssceenee
Ceesere
Ditto Regency
Pseccreresees
Hibernian Bank
OW Fonds
Oct. J
Rente di Espag
Hares Er
Palos Anglo Mexican Mining Co
Sf. Pu
Alliance Fire Insurance Company
Bolanos Mining Company
Brazilian Imperial Mining Co
British Iron Mining Company
S.s.s-E
Columbian Mining Co
IL Canada Company
Eeeeeces
Provincial Bank of Ireland
General Steam Navigation Company
Real del Monte Mining Company
United Mexican Min. Co
Dublin
Flanders
C.e
Guernsey
Jersey
Mediterraneam
EW Theatre Royal
Lyceum
English Opera House
Ferme
HE Mountain
Coe New
John B. Donald
Water
Christie
Fr. Oxberry
Hela
J. O. Atkins
Kolia
Iss KE. Romer
Dame Gourle
Police Gazette
Colonel Maceroni
J. Cleave
Fleet-street
Bookseliera
Newemen
True Sun
London Mechanics’ Institution
London Bridge
The
Taos
Sun
Cantonbury
St. Asaph
Bristol
Frankfort
Vienna
Allgemeine Zeitung
Si Pte
Leghorn
Mediterranean
Italy
Vera “Cruz
Santa Anna
Congress
Vera: Cruz
Ojaca
Ta- Lasco
Saya
Amma
Bermuda
Esten
Havannahi
Sean Bottoms
Nassau
Nimble
Felucdate
Cuba
Glaver
Blacka
Antwerp
Duke of Nassavis
Luxemiburgh
Unsa
Brussels
Rothschild
New York Packet
Liverpool
Canada
Lower Canada
Upper Canada
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