The Remedy for Disfranchisement and Reform Exposed
The piece argues the nation suffers disfranchisement in small boroughs through arbitrary registration rules. It condemns Whig and Tory manipulation by four influences, urges removal of restrictive conditions, and supports broader franchise rights. It criticizes Lord Althorp and calls for a simple rateable criterion and faster reform. It also compares the Durham and Brougham feud, defending press liberty against unfounded charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Grey
Whitehaven
Earl of Lonsdale
Huddersfield
John Ramaden
Blackburn
Chatham
Halifax
Friends of the People
House of Commons
Lord J. Russell
Evans
the Globe
Id J. Russell
Lord Brougham
Lord Durham
The
Standard
Examiner
the Spectator
House of Lords
Edinburgh Review
Lord Dorham
Newcastle
King’s Bench
Court of King’s Bench
England
Reformers and the Durham Controversy in The Albion
The Albion criticizes Lord Durham and Lord Brougham amid a heated party quarrel. It argues Durham professes liberty as a faction motto while Brougham shows steadier liberalism, warns reform zeal risks tyranny, and notes the House of Commons reflects popular passion rather than will. It closes with a Glasgow Chronicle report of a fatal coal mine explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Durham
Earl of Durham
Quoits
Hernaman
Lord Brougham
Northumberland
Court of King’s Bench
Lord Broughams
Martin
Jack
Peter
Trecord
Begge
Swift
Mathew Hale
Selden
Society of Lincoln's Inn
Matthew
House of Commons
England
Fire Inquiry in Parliament Described by Privy Council
A large Privy Council inquiry into the late destructive fire at the two Houses of Parliament opens with witnesses including Whibley and Mrs Wright. Cross and Reynolds face questions as the examination unfolds, with authorities planning days of testimony and noting potential shifts in where Parliament will meet next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privy Council
Lords of the Privy Council
Marquis of Lansdowne
Earl Spencer
Lord Althorp
Althorp
Lord Holland
Marquis Camden
Earl Rosslyn
Gurney
House of Lords
Whibley
Cross
Court of Exchequer
Durin
John Reynolds
Crosa
Wright
Reynolds
Augustus Clifford
Courtney
Palmar
F. Roe
St. James’s Palace
Pimlico
Marlborough-house
Lords
St. James's
Westminater
King visits ruins of the House of Lords
His Majesty the King arrived to view the burned House of Lords ruins after a conference with the Speaker. Relics from the fire draw crowds while engines and guards prevent private plunder as thousands tour the site. The oak table stained by blood from a 1812 assassination remains a noted relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Stan
House OF Lords
Rome
Charles
Spencer Perceval
House of Commons
John Bellingham
Prolonged Parliament Amid Fire Devastation and Loss
Amid a fire damage tally, Mullencoud the resident messenger loses his entire property without insurance as Parliament faces prorogation. Rooms 5 and 6 in the Lords are merged, and a decision on the next session site at St James's or Buckingham Palace looms, with a leaning toward St James's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Westminster
St. James’s
Buckingham Palace
Raikes Bankrupt Proceedings Highlight Large Debts and Assets
London court records show Richard Mee Raikes facing a creditor meeting with debts estimated between 90,000 and 100,000 pounds and assets around 12,000 pounds including bank stock valued at about 8,900 pounds. Assignee Leicester Melvill proved a debt for Williams Deacon Co. and Raikes’s sister filed a 6,450 pound claim as creditors discuss setoffs and trust property amid a failing bank director’s scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Commissioners OF Bankrupts
Evans
Richard Mee Raikes
Raikes
India
Hindoostan Insurance Company
Count Demidoff
Deleard
Messrs
Delleard
Leicester Melvill
Williams, Deacon, and Co
Bank of England
Waithman
Calais
Dover
Surrey Sessions Adapting to Central Criminal Court Bill
At Newington the Surrey session heard the court would shrink as the Central Criminal Court bill takes effect. The Grand Jury was sworn, cases included a riot for assaulting a policeman and a constable charged with receiving stolen money from a scholar. both defendants were found guilty and sentenced, one to a heavy fine and the other to seven years transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hedger
Newington
Central Criminal Court
Old Bailey
Thomas Potter
Chambers
Richard Willis
Battersea
Owen
R. Fwyford
Sie Powie Yagi
John Thighe
Coddy Thighe
Twyford
Lina
Tma
Davis
Middlesex Sessions
Golden-lane
St. Lad
Plant
Angel and
Porter-court
Hicks’s Hall
Prizoner
Swayre
Ma Ion House
Wrarrana
Girl, 18, Detained After Suspected Suicide Attempt
A young woman about eighteen was brought before Alderman Ansley on a charge of being found suspended by the neck from a tree yesterday morning. The magistrate asked for her name and details as the case began, indicating a determination to pursue the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Fisher Williams
Wilatead Street
Sondre Tawny
Samuel Howe
Portand Place
Therisoner
Union Hall
St. Thomas's Hospital
Alderman Ansley
Ansley
Neciicent Darmvine
James Gunn
Kingsland
Twyford
Shearman
Everal
Pickpocketing at ruins of the House of Lords
Police intelligence reports three men Henry Humphries William Butler and George Woodley charged with attempting to pick pockets among crowds at the ruins of the House of Lords. A fourth man Draper faced similar charges and James Roberts gave false name George Johnson during proceedings. Sweeps case also heard under the new act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Square
House of Lords
Henry Humphries
William Butler
George Woodley
Mr. Burrell
Awell
Wilkins
Humphries
Burrell
House of Correction
Draper
Ajdivision
James Roberts
Dawkins
George Johnson
Guildford
Dawking
John Staples
John Taylor
S . Sweep
Bob
Charles Millard
Ald
Chimbley
Millard
Holywell Street
Gregorie
Lambert-Street
Prolongation of Parliament and official appointments dated 1834
From the Gazette: by order of the King in Council the Parliament is prorogued to November 25. appointments include George Barnet? Lund, Rear Admiral Charles Adam to execute as High Sheriff. Doctor John Dodson named Advocate General. Staffordshire Yeomanry Cavalry commissions signed. changes in lieutenant and cornet ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James's
Tober
Whitehall
George Barnelund
Charles
Adam
Autmira
Wiliam Parker
K.C.B
Japlain
Samus
John Brooke- Pechell
Bart
C.B
Henry
Bsoschere
Eng
Maurice Frederick’ Fite
Hardingeerkeley
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
John Dodson
Herbert Jenner
County of
Stafford
Prien Staffordshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry
R. W. Wilson
Clewes
Cornet M, Turner
Ditto
Yi Wood
Hoo
Bagot
Cornet
Turner
Bankrupts and meetings in multiple trades across towns
Bankruptcy notices for Joseph Colling of Yarmouth grocer James Appleby hatter of Cranbourne Street London and others from Exeter Preston Chester and Carnarvon list dates November and December with local assignees and attorneys. Meetings of creditors at Basinghall Street and notices of dividends appear alongside births marriages and the Ipswich clergy death notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Colling
Yarmouth
Grocer
Sharrender
Hankeruptcy
Neusts
Ape and Son
Crescent
Jewin-street
Cripplegate
Offici
Goldsmid
Basinghall-stree
James Appleby
Cranbourne-street
Leicester-square
Aittorney
Mr. Wickens
Foster
Chancery-lane
Green
King’s Arms
Coleman Street
William Carr
Hexham
Northumberland
Ong
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Welford
Pied Bull
Chester
Philpot and Son
Southampton-street
Blosinsbury
Potts and Johnson
George Cubit
North Walsham
Norfolk
Angevin
Merket-place
Norwich
Messra
Unthank
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Contemporary Press
Albion
Lord Chancelor
Huchanan
Mount Vernon
Glasgow Chronivie
Mullencoud
LAW Intelligence
Surrey
Town Hall
South Wark
Police Intelligence
True Sun’ Office
the Gazette
Otto
Real del Monte Osee Ee General
Pat Ae
Basinghall Street
H. Tristram
Dunster-court
P. Williams Freeman
Fawley Court
Bucks
Menesteed Loge
Hants
Catherine Buckley
Arrie
Trini
Robert Allfrey
Banstead
Wm. Hobson
Harleystreet. Church
Marylebone
Ipswich
Edward Davies
Willliam Mrronete
True Land Office
Strand
London
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