Correspondence Between Russell and Buckingham on Sheffield Address
A sequence of letters from 1836 discusses Buckingham's Sheffield speech and Russell's reply. Buckingham defends his conduct and asserts the contrast between stated opinions and actions in public life, while Russell forwards the Sheffield address and clarifies he did not apply the charged terms to Buckingham or his conduct regarding the East India Company. He warns of public accountability and outlines the ongoing dispute over compensation to Buckingham.
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Tunbridge Wells
Sheffield
John Hobhouse
East India Company
J. Resse
J.S. Buckingham
Guildford
House of Commons
Tucbridge Wells
Sheffeld
London
Ledia Company
SGM
House of
Ommons
The
India Company
Select Committee
Between Opposing Sides in a Parliamentary Dispute
A 16th century correspondence shows Lord John Russell defending personal honour against allegations. J Rossen and Buckingham, MPs, acknowledge firmer positions, with readiness to defend conduct in Parliament. The exchange emphasizes truth and omissions in a heated exchange and signals political tension.
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Tunbridge Wells
J. Rossen
Buckingham, Esq
M.P
The Chinese Industry and Manufactures in Early China
A detailed, period-voice overview of China’s silk and cotton production, dyes, varnish, sugar, tobacco, bamboo, timber, metals, porcelain, and overall crafts. It notes silk’s prominence in official dress, bamboo’s ubiquity, and porcelain mastery, with remarks on agriculture, mineral wealth, and export potential.
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China
India
Europe
America
Middle Provinces
West India
George Staunton
du Halde
Indian Islands
Tche-kiang
Kiang-nan
Sumatra
Yun Nan
Koel-tcheon
Yan-nan
Setcbnes
Cain
East
Hindustan
Asia
Nan-king
Spanish oath reception at Sandoval house in 1932 rule
Yesterday morning at ten o clock several nobles merchants and others natives of Spain waited on Julio Sandoval secretary to the Spanish Legation at his residence 22 Welbecks street Cavendish square to take an oath to the political constitution of the Spanish monarchy of 1812. Don Rafael Jebat attache swore Mr Sandoval and administered the oath to assembled persons who signed a certificate of receipt. Notable figures included Pedro Ortiz de Zugasti consul general to the United Kingdom vice consuls the Spanish commissioners of finance P J Zulaeta and others.
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Spain
Julio Sandoval
Legation
Welbecks Street
Cavendish Square
Sandoval
P. J. Zulaeta
C. Monetta
Carbonnrll
A. F. Gamboa
Diaz del Monat
Sporting Urand Rowing Match Chooses Winners in Wet Finale
The great Scullers Wager for a coat and prizes drew a huge crowd at Westminster Bridge despite heavy rain. Twelve rowers entered two heats, with Purple leading early, White and Green close behind, and Yellow edging ahead in the grand heat before Green and Purple contested the finish. Also noted, Confidence the American trotter, bought for the late Duke of Gordon, sold at Tattersall's for 235 guineas. the sulky and harness fetched 15 half guineas.
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St. Margaret’s
St. John’s
Mahoy
Middlesex
Westminster-bridge
Two Howells
Campbells
Westminster Bridge
James Howell
William Mays
George Campbell
Joseph Kennett
John Jones
White
Vauxhall-bridge
Middlesex Shore
Richmond-terrace
Purple
Green
Vauxhall
Speaker's Garden
Thos
Yellow
Red
Duke of Gordon
Tattersall’s
Br. Collins
Barnesa
The Peveril of the Peak coach disaster near Bedford
A Manchester and London eight coach on the Bedfordshire route overturned after a wheel failure and a loose pole, killing Mr. James O'Brien and injuring several others. The coroner's inquest returned an accidental death verdict with a deodand levied on the coach. A second mishap on the same route occurred near Loughborough, blamed on excessive speed and weight. Readers note ongoing public safety concerns and local church rate debates in Berwick.
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Peveril
Manchester
London
Bedford
Eaid
James O’brien
Mr. O'Brien
Gibson
Milton Church
Eagles
Bedfordshire
Pigot
Henry Gibbins
Milton
O'Brien
O’brien
James O'Brien
Cork
Herbert Baldwin
David O'Brien Casey
Putney-heath
Twycross and Parley
Dublin
Loughborough
Leicestershire
Refusal of a Church-Rate at Berwick Sparks Dissent
A Berwick parish meeting protested a proposed church rate to rebuild the churchyard wall and repair the church. Dissenter William Heron argued church rates are oppressive, urging abolition, condemning government strategies and calling for active legal resistance to end church rates entirely.
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Board of Ordnance
J. Ramsay
G. Robison
Berwick
Kelso Chronicle
John Turnen
Jerdan
Jordan
George Ghurtist
Wittuiam Heron
Elis Eyes Doncaster St Leger Comeback
Elis the Earl of Lichfield's colt faced doubts over final Doncaster entry after a string of mixed results at Goodwood Lewes and prior races. Bookmakers hovered at Hyde Park Corner and a large wager at ten to one could trigger Elis to go to Doncaster for the St Leger despite inconsistencies and rumored plans to send him to Egham.
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Earl of Lichfield
Elis
Athenian
Corunna
Tom Beasley
Alfred
Oberon
Zerlina
St. . Luke
Kitty
Coleraine
Ethiopian
the Professor
el Pastor
Menas
Goodwood
Sib. Extra
Haveldar
Skirmisher
Marmalade
Saltator
Arbaces
Slave
Toga
Ermina
St. Luke
Redshank
Rittle
Camarine
Calmyck
Whaley
Muezzin
Bay Middleton
Goodwood Park
Leger
Babel
Esmeralda
Sepog
Havelda
Helga
Drummer
Jorasea
Ander
Drammer
Taglioni
Lewes
Doncaster
Egham
Hyde Park Corner
Elis and Lord Lichfield clash over Doncaster St Leger bid
A Morning Advertiser correspondent questions Lord Lichfield's handling of Elis's entry for the Doncaster St Leger. The piece notes deviations from custom, alleged unfair bargaining, and the horse's heavy work and immaturity, raising doubts about the race's outcome and integrity.
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Farpssen
Elis
Eretbis
Lord Lichfield
Bag
Morning Advertiser
Coronation preparations in Prague for Emperor's coronation
The city of Prague transforms for the Emperor and Queen's arrival, with three miles of festooned streets, arches imitating Berlin and Athens, glass shop displays, and proclaims loyalty. Lodgings are scarce and costly as crowds gather for the fortnight of ceremonies. Cholera rumors persist but are doubted as the crowd swells.
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Prague
Ovid
Witneas
Bohemia
Carolinenthal
Korner
Kronbergen
Weber
Emperor
Bingresa
Dresden
London
Jess
Raper
Improvement of Communications with India Gains Momentum
Petitions from Calcutta and Madras urge a route via Egypt, signed by wealthy natives and English residents. Delays in presentation, due to slow seas, ironically help preserve the status quo. Captain Grindlay becomes agent for the presidencies as London merchants press the Fast Indian Company to back the project.
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India
House of Commons
Calcutta
Madras
Egypt
England
Endia
Grindlay
London
Fast Indian Company
Violet satire praised as striking and original work
A Victorian Gazette review lauds Violet as the most original satire in recent years. Three laborers attempted to capture apes near Mrs Brows's bakery, two entering a cave while heat overwhelmed one man who died soon after at St Thomas's Hospital in agony.
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Gazette
Saturda
Ali
Erin Sareey
Sree
Thomas
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