Buckingham at Sheffield Reviews Past Session Critique
The speaker argues ministers evade blame by shifting fault to the Lords and questions Lord Melbourne's power and Whig conduct. He accuses Whigs of church privilege, calls for reform, and contrasts Church of England wealth with Christ’s austere example.
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Letus
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House of Commons
Commons
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Opteron
Hirtius
Lora Jobn Russell
Aecurate
Anu
Cheltenham
House of Peers
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Getty
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Paul
Jesus
Nara
Church of England
Church of Christ
John Russell
England
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Commons Bannet
House of Com
Cata of Commons
Whi
Iu Mga
Reform debate and duelling tale in a London paper
A long extract parodies political quarrels over reform and parliamentary power. It mocks Whig hypocrisy and Tory resistance, cites Sir John Hobhouse and Sir Robert Peel, and includes a satire on theatre and culture alongside reports of cotton manufacture progress and a humorous duel over family support backed by an attorney.
Morality of the Stage in a Devonport Controversy
A writer defends drama as moral instruction within a public dispute in Devonport, arguing that the stage and historical drama uplift morality and religion. He challenges clerical critics to examine Shakespearean and biblical drama, insisting that drama can convey virtue and divine truth, and questions calls to condemn the arts of painting sculpture and history.
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Devonport
Wessis Horton
Harndall
Webb
Berm
Hye
Hear
Ani
Bohy
Tuan Asia
Apdafso
Gentemen
Graham's Balloon Ascent Amid Storms at Hinckles
A communication from Hinckles near Leicester recounts Mr Graham's daring ascent in a balloon on a stormy Thursday evening. Despite hurricane winds and thunderbolts, he launched from Hinckles, ascended amid darkness and heavy rain, then landed about thirteen miles away in a field.
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Graham
Hingrley
Poland-street
Hinckles
Leicesterstore
Efterne
Hincksey
Gine
Gratin
The Royal Balloon At Vauxhall Inflatables Shine
A partial inflation at Vauxhall featured the Royal Balloon rising to the roof of a long apartment. The enormous craft swelled rapidly, the crimson and white canopy vivid, with a two and a half foot valve diameter and seating inside for ten or more. The car was richly adorned with crimson velvet and gold lace, cushions, and gilt decorations including two golden eagles at the ends. Distinguished visitors noted the display with surprised delight as the balloon performed its ascent.
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Vauxhall
Ltrs
Season closes at Vauxhall Gardens amid fanfare and farewell
The Vauxhall Gardens season ends with a valediction by Mr Huckingham praising patronage and the entertainments: grand Ravel Family performances, balloon ascents, and tasteful alterations by the proprietors. He notes the venue’s appeal to nobility and gentry, and announces a Friday day fete with a voyage through the aerial regions by Mr Green, bidding guests farewell.
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Vauxrhall-Gardens
Huckingham
Royal Gardens
Green
The Bite or A Map Dog Incident at Perrathe Lyona
A woman bitten by a mad dog at Perrathe near Lyona lay dying when she suddenly rose and chased relatives from the room. The parish priest urged aid and a few family members restrained her, but she died after another struggle. The priest feared infection from the bite might spread to him.
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Perrathe
Lyona
Steam Projects Abroad Inaugurate French Steam Route
A Marseille letter reports French plans to link Marseille Naples Athens and Constantinople by regular steamship service. By September several steam boats are to depart Brest for voyages with seven initial vessels increasing to ten to cope with quarantine and delays. Ships feature 180 horsepower engines and luxurious accommodations including a piano. Cabin fares Marseille to Constantinople are 540 francs, steerage 325. Alexandria to Athens cabin 170, steerage 100. Rates between other destinations set by distance. these are cheaper than many English steam services. The scheme aims to profit the French government and boost Marseille as a Mediterranean trade hub with rail links to Lyon and Paris promising faster future travel.
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Naples
Athens
Constantinople
Brest
Vane
Ateam‘naiies
England
France
Marsilles
Constantinoule
Arxandria
Mar Rilles
Lyons
Arts
Mediterranean
Europe
Goas
Paris
Maltarom Falmouth
Straits of Gibraltar
Fatal River Accident and Inquest Details in 19th Century Report
A fatal accident on the River involves Louisa Selby aged 20 who was swept from a boat, with an intoxicated watchman in custody and a coroner's inquiry postponed to gather waterman testimony. In another inquest at Guy's Hospital Ellen Diron describes distress and a possible poisoning threat, with letters from Thomas Nash cited. verdict temp erary derangement. The Heath and Reach area remains unsettled after a murder linked to local intrigue and a gun fragment implicated in Bates case.
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Black Horse
Popar
Louisa Selby
Ballagtune
Thames
Guy’s Hospital
Ellen Diron
Thomas Nash
Nash
Sally
Frtacamile
Tve
Thomas Bates
Aylesbury
Hanmer
Heath
Reach
Giltrow
O Bates
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