The True Zeta Calls for Popular Reform in Britain
The True Zeta decries the Whig reform record under Earl Grey, dinning into readers that Parliament failed to fix Ireland, finance, tithes, the Poor Law, and foreign policy. He urges unity to dissolve the Lords and press for a talent-led administration to restore rights and liberty.
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Madame de Stael
Commons House of Parliament
Great Britain
Ireland
Earl Grey
Church of England
Poland
Belgium
France
Holland
Algiers
Turkey
Egypt
Europe
United States
Colossus
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Russia
Lord Palmerston
England
China
East India Company
Ef Trading Corporation
India
London
Old Bailey
Lord Brougham
Wales
Elizabeth
Edwards
Henrys
James the First
Great Council
British Isles
James the Second
Scotland
House of Lords
Phaton
Janta
Dagon
Gibbon
Justinian
Daniel O'Connell
William Tell
Switzerland
Washington
Lafayette
Louis Philip
Sybil
Zeta
Master and Operative Builders Seek Joint Trade Society
A large meeting at the Queen's Arms Red Lion Square backed uniting master builders and operatives. Lovick chaired as plans were laid for a Master Tradesmen's Society with a freehold fund for injured or ill workers, to be jointly controlled by masters and men. A thirty-member committee was appointed to pursue formation and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s Arms
Red Lion Square
Lovick
Cheess
Vick
Master Tradesmen’s Society
Central Committee
Grave nds Gunpowder Danger Sparks Reform Debate
A London correspondent signing as Peter Simple from Gravesend warns that Tilbury Fort stores 22,000 barrels of gunpowder. He outlines six possible accidents that could trigger a catastrophic blast and asks why Gravesend should face such ruinous risk or be "suddenly jerked into the air like a sky rocket."
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Cause
Burger
London
Gravvesend
Morning Chronicle
Peter Simple
Gravesend
Tilbury Fort
Alderman Winchester and the London mayoral nomination
The piece questions Alderman Winchester choosing to pursue a criminal information over libel action against True Sun publishers. It reprints an affidavit by Henry Sykes Thornton detailing creditors, sale bids, and negotiations over Patrick Grant shares in 1831, including offers from Murdo Young and William Hickman and disputes over deed preparation and payment terms.
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London
Alderman Winchester
True Sun
Henry Sykes Thornton
Henry Winchester
Patrick Grant
Thomas Briggs
Murdo Young
Cierperaays
Coventry
Thoms Briggs
Thornton
Murdo Youn
John Bell
James Samuel Lomax
York
Mr. Lomax
Hickman
Wickman
Deponent
William Hickman
Masters of the Star and Medway Gravesend steam packets fined
Thames Police Magistrates convicted the Masters of the Star and Medway Gravesend steam packets for navigating faster than five miles an hour between London Bridge and Limehouse Beach. The Steam Packet Company contested the bye law and warned of action against Magistrate Brodexton. Blaby enforced distress warrants at Gravesend but the defendants paid the penalties and costs, and recovered their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star and
Medway
Gravesend
Thames Police
London Bridge
Limehouse Beach
Steam Packet Company
Watermen’s Company
Brodexto
Blaby
Tisdell and Hollingham
O'Connell and Whig Charge Split Seen in Irish Politics
The Crue Sun discusses Mr O Connell defending ministerial limits while avoiding the do little ministries. It cites Lord Brougham's attacks and flattery, noting mixed reactions to O Connell's stance and Whig responses amid Irish affairs. The piece cites Canterbury Protestant Meeting and calls for wisdom from ancestral follies.
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O’connell
Ireland
Lord Brougham
Lord Grey
Lord Althor
Lord Broucham
Mr. O'Connell
Solomon
Proclamation of Reform Echoes in Whig and Tory Rhetoric
In a satirical critique the piece derides reform meetings at Canterbury and Cavan as empty spectacle. It notes speakers like the Rev. M Berestorp and the Earl of Wincausea, argues that true change requires popular response, and discusses electoral intrigues around Sir William Horne, Sir John Litllie, and Sir Jenny while contrasting reformist zeal with party politics.
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Nate
Canterbury
Cavan
M. Berestorp
Earl of
Wincausea
Marylebone
William Horne
Samuel Wrattey
Henry Wilson
John Scott Litllie
Jenny
Reform
Roperty
Murphy
J. Scott Litute
Margeay
Paris Papers Carry Conflicting War News And Claims
The Paris Papers and a corresp ondent’s letter present vague war reports. French ministerial journals grow less confident while Carlist papers lean optimistic. Debates in the Cortes seem to influence coverage, with monarchist presses highlighting government doubts and insurgent gains in the north. The Queen's forces gain, Pretender supporters struggle for supplies, and the balance of fortunes shifts amid contested reports.
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Paris
Chamber of Procuradores
Spain
Cortes
Insurgent Advances Threaten Catalonia and Biscay sieges
The article details insurgent activity in Biscay near the provincial capital, with implications of Crown forces retreating to fortified positions. It reports renewed insurgent control of the Bastan valley, moves toward Elisando, and expansion into Asturias and Catalonia. A note mentions Manso’s suspected promotion and Colonel Caradoc’s recall, amid French- influenced Spanish affairs. The piece also notes forthcoming ministry changes in Lisbon and broad concerns over foreign interference.
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France
Bastan
Ropit
Elisando
Moniteur
Catalonia
Pancorbo
Manso
Roort
Caradoc
Foreign Department
Spain
Carapac
Madrid
Finance Committee
Chamber of Procuradores
The
Times
Lisbon
Falmouth
Don Pedro
Palmella
M .Carvalho
Proces
Finance
M. Freire
Marine
Terceira
Valencia
Count de Villa Real
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the Master and Operative Builders
MR. Alderman Winchester
Cisco Haydars
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Antwerp
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Frankfort
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Trieste
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Cadiz
Ange
Bilboa
Leghorn
Genoa
Venice
Naples
Palermo
Rio Janeiro
Isseeseevones
Seeeweersaune Weweraaansare
Anglo Mexican Mining Co
Alliance Fire Insurance Company
Ae Bulanos Mining Company
Csers Eseeesences
Brazilian Imperial Mining Co
British Iron Mining Company
Corimbian Mining Co
Canada Company
Provincial Bank of Ireland
Sbkare
Theatre Royal
Lyceum
English Opera House
M.P
Mr. Williams
Gilbert Thorncliffe
Perkins
Jacob Buzzard
W. Bennett
Miss Isaacs
R. Isaacs
Jack Rage
Keeley
Rebecca
Novello
Rosalie de Monneville
British Association
HEATHEN & A_M
Association
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Stevelly
Mr. Bulwer
Pompeii
Jaquemont
Mem
Napier
Merchiston
Bennett
New South Wales
Hannah More
Capt. Bourchier
Nubian
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Ashby
Prof. Lindley
Audubon
America
Commissioners of Public Acords
Hungary
S. von Ludvigh
F. von Lindenau
Dr. Wolff
Jena
Frederica Bron
Memnon
Mons, Letronne &c
Royal Society
Atheneum
True Law
Strand
Renevolus
Aes
Rente de Naples
Haytian
Mails Arived
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Hollands
JaMaAica
Crue
Billingsgate
Morning Herald
Brussels
Berlin
St. Schuld
Sch
Jamaica
Lvernat
Peara
Don. P.dro
Demeters
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