Army Service Bill debate limits enlistment to fourteen years
In the Commons a contention arose over reducing service limits from ten to fourteen years for infantry and cavalry. Proponents argued it would ensure a better pool of soldiers and reduce later re-engagement incentives. Opponents warned it could affect discipline, though supporters dismissed fears of broader martialing and cited Canadian insurrection loyalties as evidence of public backing for veteran service. The amendment was defeated. proceedings moved to committee of supply and other orders.
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H. Douglas
Fox Macys
House
Herbert
Canada
Woon
de Lacy Evans
Barn
H. Dovetas
Whs
J. Roesett
J. Roesell
Liverpool
Westminster
G. A. Hamthrox
Longfield
Mallow
Sondacty
Hatt
Ireland
Lerroy
Hamilton
B. Hall
R. Youre
B. 1
Lord H. Vane
Mr. Young
Sir G. Gary
Treas
Young
G. Grey
W. Somzrville
P. Lenore
Starworp O'Baren
H. Vane
V. Surrs
Gortsean
Lanoveuere
Seach
Texiaway
F. Marz
H. Devaris
Lixpsay
Colone F. Woop
Sisraorr
Hoag
F. Manze
Lavazy
J. Count
Lagann
F. Mauve
Eng Gine
Lagano
Tibbenham
Norfolk
Mr. Cann
Mra
Self
King’s’Head
Pearson
Mra. Everett
Everett
Mr. Pilgrim
Happisburg
Greyhound
Joseph Pearson
Abe
Eliza Sage
Mrs. Everett
Mrs.Pearson
Thomas Everett
Horace Howard
New Buckenham
John Jones
Ayrup
Tme
the Times
England
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Lilly
Chronicle
James
Plan of Education
C. i. Se
Huwarty der
House of Commins
Bristol
Ford
Tne Prem
The Bedfordshire Election Reproup Debates on Education
The article recounts the Bedfordshire county election with Lord Charles Russell winning unopposed after formalities. He addresses education, arguing for government funded secular schooling tied to established church principles, while dissenters deserve equal rights, and questioning voluntary education as insufficient amid rising population and limited progress. It covers subsequent Isle of Wight and other constituency notices, plus related political commentary.
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Kneight
Air. Astell
R. Newlend
Richard L. Orleber
Charles James Fox Russell
Charles Barnett
Stratton Park
Education
Joes
Friends of Education
J. White
Mr. White
Privy Council
Hear
Russell
William Bartholomew Higgins
C.J. F. Russell
M.P
Isle of Wight
T. W. Fleming
A. A.couart Holmes
Earl Yarborough
Dudley Pelham
Fleming
Hampshire Advertiser
John Simeon
Richard Simeon
Louis
Tunner
Earl Brownlow
Charles Henry Cust
Lindsey
Earl of
Yarborough
Berggsentation
Oxroup
T. E. Stonor
Lord Camoys
Beswick
Aylwin
Berwick
Savile Ogle
Newcastle Journal
Gateshead
Waxsatt
R. E. Littleton
Jane Last
Charles Foster
Enq
Walsall Independent Electoral Association
Littleton
Electoral Association
Foster
Birmingham Journal
Marsnars
Marquis of Anglesey
Grosvenor
Duke of Wellington
George Nugent
Chie
United Service Gazette
Duatemy
Honsz
Bedford
Green Mall
George Street
Westminster
John Reynard
Francis Street
Westminster Hospital
Brentford
Barney Fitzpatrick
Middlesex County
Hanwell
Fitzpatrick
Nyaor
New Brentford
Gibson
Millard
Catherine Wheel
Pitpatrick
G. Baillie
Alexander Spearman, Bart
Hanwell Grove
Asulum
Limited Enlistment Examines Army Reform Tone
In a detailed critique, the Weekly Chronicle debates the Limited Enlistment Bill amid Army scandals and public concern. It weighs ten year service against current fourteen and life terms, tackles foreign service disruptions, and rejects policing soldiers, arguing the public mood favors measured reform over revolutionary change. The piece defends soldiers as orderly, capable, and worthy of fair terms, urging cautious adaptation rather than panic.
Sunrise and Sunset and Tide Times For British Ports
Instructions give methods to compute sunrise and sunset across Great Britain and Ireland using latitude differences and hour adjustments. It also provides a table of high water times at major ports with additive and subtractive constants, and includes a weekly calendar with liturgical lessons, moon age, and day length notes for April.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London-Dock
Bristol
Ork
Cova
Falmouth
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Monpay
Torspay
Wepweapay
Tuourspay
Farpay
Satoguay
Press abuses of the Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
The article critiques press attacks on magistrates and law, arguing penalties reflect law, not will. It defends trials for youths, cautions against bias, and condemns sensationalism. It surveys justice, punishment, and the education bill’s political debate, warning against populist reform rhetoric. It contrasts legal safeguards with press overreach and proposes cautious reform.
Public Prosecutors Needed to Reform Criminal Procedure
The passage argues that judges should not bear the burden of questioning in depositions and that public prosecutors should be appointed. It calls for reform of criminal procedure, including circuit courts, to relieve high court judges of Crown-side cases and curb unnecessary prosecutorial abuse.
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Weatminster
Prius
French politics and royal crisis spark widespread intrigue
The Indian Mail notes foreign affairs in France and Spain. It discusses a French government crisis, constitutional questions, and potential reform. The piece highlights a queen’s coerced marriage, ministerial power, and the looming reckoning in France. The tone reflects concern over parliamentary manipulation and the trajectory of Bourbon policy in the troubled period.
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Aqvares
France
Spain
Abeerd
Paria
Sanatory Measures Debate and London Developments
A London weekly piece argues the government sanitation policy and the clash between political and social economy. It notes imminent street clearances including the removal of a block in Uynech Street, praises church heritage, and previews Mr. Tiaie’s balloon ascent from the Rosemary Branch Tavern on Easter Tuesday with ascent aided by Metropolitan Gas Works piping already laid.
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East Sussex
Viscount Cantalupe
Sussex
Frewen
Wiabes
Fay
Caxrature
Upper Grosvenor Street
London
Eton
Hodgson
Hawtrey
Evonsens
W. G. Cookesley
E. H. Pickering
J. G. Mountain
W. Johnson
C. W.johnson
Freemasons
Backland
Westminster
Owen
Hunter
Dr. Baillie
Emzenariox
Ireland
John Russell
Park Street
Grosvenor Square
Canada
W. H. Gazoomr
W. J. O'Connexl
J. BR. Goorey
J. Russell
Uynech
Lond
Posaestesy
Josrean
Tiaie
Rosemary Branch
Peckham
Metropolitar Gas Works
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Bedfordshire
Lota Montes
Lola Montes
Lola
India
Lord Auckland
Munich
Atlas
Society of Arts
Adelphi
Barry
Italy
Castle Blayney
Dundalk
Cestle Blayney
Clones
Trafic
Lord John Russell
Earl of Roden
Clowes
John Rusaill
Viscount Jocelyn
Amilton
R. W. Collett
Lsbour
Dundalk and Enniskillen
John Roasell
Exchequer
Warren
the Weekly Chronicle
Burday Briorning
Twus
Turing Colonieta
Legal & Miscellaneous
Great Britain and Ireland
Bats Af
Hives
Oadt
Allo
Bonday
the Criminal Law
Lord Morpeth
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