Government Jobbr ing in the Contemporary Press
A Times derived critique decries widespread government graft and abuses in public service reform. It highlights lighthouse dues as a case study, detailing private profits from leases and transfers to Trinity House, and argues for pubblico benefit through reduced costs and equitable administration. The piece contrasts these findings with Greenwich Hospital’s forelands and critiques monetary policy and a proposed national bank as a remedy for corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity House
P. Smith
Trinity-house
Committee On Foreign Trade
Phillips
Spurn
Tynemouth Castle
Skerries
B.G. Angel
G. L. Thomson
William Powke
Sutton Morgan
Harwich
Dungeneas
Wintertonness
Orfordness
Braybrooke
Lord Braybrooke
St. Clement
Deptford Stroud
Charles IL
Trinity Board
Winterton
Treasury
Hill
Commissioners of Woods and Forests
House of Cumanes Apon
Corporation of the Trinity-house
Corporation of the
Rebow
Durgeness
Coke
Norfolk
Hunstanton
Lane
Poreland
Kent
Greenwich Hospital
Barrow
Admiralty
Dungeness, &c
Hunstanton Clif
Danveness
James Graham
National Paper Money Debate in Westminster Hebew
The Westminster Hebew surveys the American money crisis urging national inconvertible paper money with safeguards like gold backing and proportional issue to prevent depreciation. It mocks calls for taxes and criticizes private bankers, warning against dispersion of currency to private interests while advocating a strong national plan under an informed government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Peet
Westminster
Congress
House of Representatives
Union
Liue
Momher
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
America
National Paper Money
True Sun
Westminster Hebew
National Bank of the United States
Jackson
Little Jacksons
Westminster Review
Law and Music Clash With Justice In London Streets
In London two musicians were jailed for resisting police removing them from Jermyn Street after crowds formed. The article argues street concerts aid the poor yet offend the rich, condemns the law’s harsh treatment as vagrancy, and contrasts public pleasure with aristocratic inconvenience in a sharp social critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough Street
Jermyn-street
Chambers
Midas
Pan
Pol
Lord Widdlesaddle
Lord Fiddlefaddle
Wordsworth
Justice Chambers
House of Correction
Dives
Pentonville
Hatton-garden
Steinberg
Rogers
Critique of Bank of England Power and Misconduct
The Age defends discounting bona fide paper while denouncing the Bank of England as a source of evils tied to government influence. It argues the bank benefits traders only by temporary accommodation, and condemns officials chosen from a temptation-prone class, urging scrutiny during a mercantile crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank OF England
Raikes
London
Mining Intelligence Report of Copper Ore and Tin Sales
Copper ore sales show 3 714 tons with 315 tons 10 cwt of fine copper and total sale value 24 361 pounds 53 shillings. Listings detail mines and buyers at Redrath and Swansea with many vessel and mine names, plus Tin bills at 75s per cwt and black tin sales across Penzance, St Ives, and related mines with totals around 4,859 pounds 12 shillings 40 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penzance
Balliswidden
Daubuzand Co
Bolitho
Carne
Cornish, and Michel
Wiesees
St. Ives
Treloweth
Daubuz and Co
Grenfell and Case
Batten and Son
Cornish
Michell
Ld Ditto
Grenfell
Boase
Grenfell and Boase and
Batten
Death by own action in 93d Highlanders barracks
A corporal named George Macintosh of the 93d Highlanders, stationed in the city barracks, died yesterday morning by shooting himself in the mouth with his firelock. An inquest returned a verdict of felo de se. He was greatly esteemed and had been slighted by a woman the previous evening, which preceded the act. The coroner ordered a private interment between nine and twelve last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Macintosh
93D Highlanders
Felo de Se
Central Board explains remaining powers under old Poor Law statutes
The circular from Oct 6 1884 clarifies that authorities continue authority over parish relief where no board exists, and that old Acts including 3 William and Mary and 9 George I remain in force in limited cases. It notes magistrates may order relief only with strict conditions and after due cause, and outlines rules for workhouse cases and overseer duties until new regulations are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Poor Law Commissioners
Poor Law Commissioners For
England and Wales
Commissioners of Poor Laws For
Atrates
Board of Guardians
Himeself
Edwin Chadwick
England and
Wales
Births and twins reported at several English localities
In Ashwell Mrs Thomas Durham gave birth to a fine boy after a twenty one day interval. Both mother and children in good health. Susan Gibson of Earlsheaton delivered triplets after twins previously, all well. Mrs Howlett of Haddenham bore twins, her husband now a first time father at around seventy seven. Bridlington quays' Mrs Robert Thompson welcomed three sons, Abraham Isaac and Jacob, all well and baptized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtus
Ashwell
Thomas Durham
Wheelwright
Earlsheaton
Susan Gibson
Wice
Alex Express
Haddenham
Howlett
John Owlett
Bridlington-quay
Robert Thompson
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Meetings of Creditors and Local Notices
Meetings of creditors announced for Basinghall Street and various addresses list creditors and tradespeople. Dividends noted for G C Davy. Births marriages and deaths recorded with dates and locations including Paris Dover Kirkby Rectory Cambridge St. Matthew Brixton Pitt's Hill Sussex South Petherton Brixton Upper Tulse Hill and Brighton. Printed by William Muirnett for the Preparators at Strand office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basinghall Street
P. Isaacs
Union-street
Bishopsgate
Farrier
Paris
K. H. Digby
Dover
Archdeacon King
Kirkby Rectory
Nottinghamshire
J. Vernon
Kennington
John Coltson
East Dulwich
Gales
Trinity Church
Upper Chelsea
Henry T. Raven
Cadogan-terrace
The
Temple
Emma
W. Seguier
Sloane-street
Cambridge
Thomas Ilderton
St. Peter's Liege
S.lderton
Ilderton
Northumberland
Mary Susan
Pitt’s-hill
Sussex
J. Milford
South Petherton
Somerset
Mary
King
Upper Tulse-hill
Brixton
David Cox
Brighton
Samuel Taylor
Esas
William Mrronett
Trac
Strand
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Contemporary Press
Orpheus
Vaith
Pantheon
Oxford
Prentice
Fiat
Pate
Evans
Mining Intelligence
Andrew’s
Redrath
Tresavean
Cardrew Consols
Fowey
Charlotte
Jewel
Towan
Garland
Damsel
Polbreen
Swansea
Airlines
Chili
Bally Murtagh
Anglesey
Cobija
Drwsycoed
Llanberris
Simnen Duiluan
Reeth
Darlington
Canning
Redruth
Benner
Vivian and Sons
English Co
Benson, Bogan, and
Williams, Foster, and Co
Benson, Logan, and Co
Mines Royal Co
G. Wildes and Co
Man and Sons
Drewellas , Freeman and Co
I. Grenfell and Sons
Tresaveau
Ng Williams, Foster,and Co
Crown Co
Sveereses Lo
OG Mines Royal Co
Seeneer
P. Grenfell and Sons
Reese
Freeman and Co
Fowey Consols
P. Grenfell and Sons, and Williams, A
Marazion
Royal Coo
Vivian and Sons and Wins
Foster and Co
Polgus
Williams, Foster and Co
Aes Royal Co
Bolton
Lievesee
Vivian and Squs
MELO
Retallack Ilto
Benson, Logan and Co
Carn Brae Hallamuning
Nee An
Freeman and C
Mines Royal Cene
Aete
Baller
Grenfell and Sons
Foster and Revaee
Easecessio
Beauchamp
Wate
Levant
Wms
Ws. Foster and Co
Herlanteves
Ditto
Ditto and ‘Crown Co. Ae
Copper House Sf P. Grenfell and Sons Roe
Montague
ilto + Peneteee cossese
Virgin
Benson Logan AM CO. Sc
Ceccesseeeees Fsg P
Aeree
Henry
Poor Law Commissioners
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