The Commons and Their Leader in Reform Era Debate
A Times excerpt argues that reform aims to guide parliamentary behavior, not subjugate Parliament to ministers. It critiques Lord Althorp leadership, defends independent motions, and contends a wiser ministerial view would restrain rash projects. The piece also notes Tory responses and forecasts Church establishment actions linked to Reform Bill fallout.
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Babel
Who Shall Decide Fraser's Tory Reform Misgivings
The Morning Chronicle quotes Fraser's Magazine analysis of the last Parliament session. It notes Reform Journals admit disappointments with Parliamentary reform and suggests the nation may abandon reform for a return to traditional governance, urging restraint from reformers.
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The
Morning Chronicle
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House of Commons
The Movement and the Reform Era
The article argues that public reform in England advances by moral force, not violence, with a movement ministry guiding change. It contrasts past ministry failures, notes the shift in political climate since 1834, and asserts ministers now support reform while the public embodies the driving power for constitutional evolution.
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House of Lords
England
Lord Grey
The Last Session of Our Reformed Parliament Ends in Chaos
From Alexander's East India Magazine a critique of the second session of the Reformed Parliament. The piece laments distraction and dismay, denounces the reform as a phantom, and questions whether the session improved prosperity or happiness, highlighting widespread distress and shaken faith in political reform.
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East India Magazine
The Dover Loss of the Cameleon and the Castor Collision
The late accident near Dover left the revenue cutter Cameleon sunk after colliding with the Castor frigate on the 27th ult. William Dix, a crew member, drowned when the cutter sank. his body was recovered by the Experiment tender and identified. An inquest, adjourned due to missing witnesses at Plymouth, will resume next Tuesday.
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Castor
Dover Roads
William Dix
J. W. Pilcher
Plymouth
Canonical Censure Deferred in Arches Case Over Belfry ringing
In the Arches and Prerogative Courts a case promoted by Rev Mr Western against Mr Watkins over entering the parish church belfry and ringing the bells was heard. Watkins admitted wrongdoing and asked pardon, the court postponing canonical censure and staying further proceedings.
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Arches
Daubeney
John Nichol
Western
Watkins
Kinghorn
Oxfordshire
Curious Will Probate Denied in Mary Raine Case
Prerogative Court considers the will of Mary Raine, deceased. Dr Curteis seeks probate for a paper found in a tool-house jar, but the document is unsigned and undated with no executors named or residue disposed of, leading the court to declare intestacy.
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Curteis
London Sessions Opens with Odd Trial on Pot Scourer Case
The London session before the Lord Mayor and officials hears five indictments against Jewish defendants for keeping disorderly houses. Joseph Catchbolt, a Vulcan disciple, is charged with assaulting Catherine Million in Falcon Court Cripplegate after she threatened to pour dirty water over trespassers. The jury convicts him but recommends mercy. a fine of 20 shillings and instalment option is discussed as he struggles to pay. Laughter and court dialogue color the proceedings as the address on the Queen's return is noted at adjournment.
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Wilson
Ansley
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Nicholson
Edward Macdonald
Macdonald
Bola
Kim
Pauper Killaly in Custody Over Poor Law Clash
Police intelligence report details Thomas Killaly a lifelong pauper from Bishopsgate who defied the new Poor Law by seeking money after a refusal. He threatened disruption and was sent to the Dompter. He argued lack of work drove him to prison, recounting prior sea provisioning and rejection of sea service. The Lord Mayor and parish officials critique the policy’s burden on the poor.
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Bishopsgate
Lord Mavor
Booker
Killaly
Killuly
Joshua Hudson
Leadenhall-market
Hudson
Lord Maydr
Outcast pauper seeks work as drift within parish aid
A wandering man linked to a broken marriage pleads for labor and food while the Lord Mayor and inspectors weigh his eligibility under the new poor laws. Meanwhile an elderly, once prosperous stationer known as Daniel Price shows signs of mental decline and is placed under care after public concern.
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Killuly
Booker
Daniel Price
Walbrook
Justice Room
Jerusalem
Price
Conway
Denbighshire
Donnybrook Prisoners after Dublin Fair Rampage
At College Street Dublin the lockup held many prisoners after a Donnybrook night of brutal assaults and riotous attacks at the fair. Jas Kavanagh was battered and robbed by Hendrick the coal porter and others, with his hat shoes and money taken. A later riot involved thirty to forty vagabonds attacking tents, beating staff, destroying tents, and looting until police intervened and several rioters were committed.
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DonnybRook
Jas
Kavan
Hendrick
Kavanagh
April Fool Escape Recalls Nancy Prison Break Tale
A mixed report recounts workers unearthing ancient British vases and calcined human bones at St Ann Lewes, while a separate tale from Le Cameleon describes Duke de Lorraine and his duchess fleeing a Nancy prison dressed as peasants with dung loads on April 1. The April Fools’ ruse succeeded as guards were misled.
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St. Ann’ Lewes
Avril
J— Francois Duke de Lorraine
Nancy
Poisson
le Cameleon
Meetings of creditors at Basinghall Street tomorrow
Notices list creditors with names including T Roberts Whilesslo Stationer and J Kesterton coach builder and H M Intosh Cambridge tailor. Births show a daughter for A Duff and another for J tton. Married lists Joshua Crompton MP and Mary Foranest daughter. Jol Howbeswor wed. deaths note Lotte Stanley and Selina Diss Catherine.
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Marylebone Church
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Sion-hill
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Alexander
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Circus
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Rood Ashton
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Selina
Diss
Catherine
Wm, Milees Bart
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