The Ashton Murder Trial and Acquittal of Hulme and Williams
A lengthy London circuit court trial at Liverroon deals with the killing of lawyer Benjamin Cooper by two suspected knobbists, Hulme and Williams. Prosecutor Atcherley leads the Crown while defense cites inconsistencies. key witness Edward Davis implicates others. After hours of testimony and a detailed summing up, the jury returns a full acquittal for Hulme and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ircuit
Liverroon
Enre N A. Jrutten Maule
Comterday
John Menced
Hulme
John Williams
Benjamin Cooper
Williams
Sergeant Atcherley
Frandit
Wortley
Wilkins
Overend
Ashton
Lawyers’ Association
Sayers
Mr. Whitfield
James Cooper
James
Benjamin
Edward Davis
Society
King's Head
Oldham
Whitfield’s
Castmetal Jack
Meanchester
King’s Head
Kenworthy
Mosely-road
Fie
Jack
Betwen
Whitfield
Samuel Hardwick
Steatest
Ralph Kenworthy
Liverpool
Robert Kenworthy
Ralph
Hardwick
Davis
Stamford Street
Swift
Stamford-street
Scur
Henry Hardwick
Kirkdale
Robert Newton
Kayes
Newton
Lancaster
John Kenworthy
Bury
Burnley
Preston
Firstwood
Dublin
Wigan
Bolton
Iold Williams
Arundel
Witness
Staleybridge
Goldthorpe
Davies
Shaw
Booth
Beckwith
William We Bose
Correspondence and letters debate weekly examiners and limits
A long readers section discusses the number of weekly letters a London newspaper prints and the policy on questions. It reports editors decline some lengthy or property related inquiries, and share sample Q A entries across law, taxation, apprenticeship, rents, and payments. The piece also previews Easter week weather and calendar notes.
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Foolscape
James Turner Phillips
A.B
St. Helen's
B. W. BR
B. W
J. S
Liverpool
London
Wn. Kennedy
E. K.—Fou
Alexander Watson
Scotland
John Edwards
T. M
H. Henry
Edward
James
W. M.S
Juvenil
J.G
Norfolk
Ryde
Isle of Wight
Royal Foot Washing and Distribution Ceremony Report
A detailed account describes a royal hall scene where Queen Queen Victoria kneels to wash the feet of 39 paupers, followed by the distribution of gowns, shoes, wooden dishes, bread, wine, and purses. The procession ends at sunset as the queen rests on state cushions and the choir sings.
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Murphy
Leigh
Monay
Greenwich Fair
E.N. M
Ferpay
Murpy
Peter
London
Edinburgh
Whitehall
Maunday
Lambert
Elizabeth
Europe
James II
William Lambert
Aundry
Heneage
Method for computing sunrise and high water times in Britain and Ireland
The article explains calculating sunrise and sunset from latitude with reference to a 51 deg 80 min baseline, adjusting sunrise forward and sunset backward by minutes per degree. It also details time of high water at major ports, giving offsets for Bristol, York Cove, Falmouth, Hull, Milford Haven, Brighton, Cowes, Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Port Glasgow, and Porsenmaptoe, noting these places cover many minor harbors. It directs readers to Calendar information in Notices to Correspondents.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Ates
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead Harbour
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Porsenmaptoe
Fortification of Paris and US Britain relations unsettled
The article discusses Washington’s communications on the Caroline incident, asserting M Leod had no role and warning against border-jury misinterpretations. It notes French mediation talks, the Paris fortification bill, Franco‑British tensions, and hints at broader fiscal and trade policy shifts under Guizot and Humann.
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Washington
M‘leod
Caroline
Morning Post
M*leod
Drew
England
United States
Canada
Fox
McLeod
Mr. Fox
Crittenden
General Scott
Lockport
Paris
Monsieur Guizot
Thiers
Monsieur Thiers
Naples
Louis Philippe
France
Courrier Francais
Chamber of Peers
Orleans
Henri V
Monsieur Humann
Algiers
Turkey
Dardanelles
Porte
Mehemet Ali
Labouchere's Colonial Resolutions Debate Opens
The debate on Labouchere's Colonial Resolutions dominates the session. The piece argues Britain must address its own burdens before criticizing colonial duties. It notes the shift from protective duties to freer trade and cites Hobbes and Huskisson as figures shaping the argument, urging justice and common sense at home.
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MR. Labouchere
England
East
West Indies
America
Hume
Huskisson
Parliament Adjourns After Easter With Education Focus
Parliament adjourned for the Easter recess following Mr Ewart's speech on Education and a motion by Mr Hume to allow public access to national monuments despite fees. The move, opposed only by Sir Robert Inglis over corporate rights, was withdrawn as not division-worthy, citing the need to familiarise the public mind and avoid expanding salaried education staff before granting broader authority.
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Ewart
Hume
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's
Mr. Hume
Robert Inglis
Spain in transition under Espartero and the Cortes
A British observer surveys Spain after the Queen Regent's abdication. Espartero holds army influence and preserves peace through elections as Liberals gain majority while unity among reformers frays. The piece warns that Espartero lacks strong political vision and faces rivals within the army and Civil power amid a cautious Cortes.
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Agustin Arguelles
Calatrava
Evaristo San Miguel
Spain
Espartero
Movement
Madrid
General Espartero
Cromwell
Buonaparte
Linage
Zoo del Comercio
Cortes
Duke of Victory
Napoleon
Abbé Siezes
Espertere
Ferdinand
Political deadlock in Spanish Cortes risks chaos in Regency
Fragmentary discussion outlines crisis between Espartero and Cortes over Triple Regency, fears of military despotism and need for a political compromise. Authors warn neither side can govern alone, urging calm, sensible cabinet choices, and avoiding violence to prevent further upheaval.
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Carlos
Christina
Cortes
France
Ota Peninsula
Espartero
Arguelles
Wero Episcopali
O Connell Criticized Over Repeal and Irish Policy
A historical critique argues Mr. O Connell loses leadership, shifts toward separation, and risks harming Ireland and England. It notes his weakening influence in England, inconsistent positions, and calls for full Irish integration within the empire with equal rights and funding for education, while opposing a separate Irish executive or independent legislation.
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O'Conner
Europe
O'Connell
England
House of Commons
Ireland
Scotland
Burgundy
France
Andalusia
Spain
Sheil
O'Dwyer
O’connell
Our Chinese Relations and the Hong Kong Settlement
The article argues that British power secured a treaty with China, including ceding an island for free occupation, a six million dollar indemnity, and restored trade and political relations on equal footing. It criticizes French interference, lauds Britain’s foreign policy, and condemns Thiers and French aims while urging patience no longer tolerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Mail
Hong Kong
England
Algiers
Ipswich Representation and Other Local Notices
Ipswich reports Sir Thomas Cochrane will not stand for the borough. The Carnarvon Herald notes the wrecked vessel Tur Governor Fennen has pieces cast up along 60 miles of shore. A Brighton post office omission caused mail disruption. an express rider recovered the paid letters after a delay. An advertisement promotes a guide to loan societies for borrowers in England Ireland and Scotland offering cost savings.
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Home Colonization Office
Palt-mail
Weekly Chronicle
A. C. Cunven
Australia
Port Philip
Feliz
RW. W
Melbourne
Joan Moore
W. Muir
Temple
Scotland
Sir John Moore
Muir
Charles Wolfe
Dickenson
Meath
Russell
Clogher
Mortimer O'Sullivan
Killyman
Dungannon
Ireland
Wolfe
University of Dublin
Philadelphus
W. Wilmot
Hamel
London
Paris
B. R
Viscount Torrington
Great Cumberland Street
Yates Court
Tonbridge
Savings’ Banks
National Debt Office
Savings’ Bank
Old Jewry
St. Clement Danes’ Savings’ Bank
Kearsley
Sackville-strest Pic
Ipswich
Thomas Cochrane
Ipswich Express
Tur
Fennen
Carnarvon Herald
Brighton
England
H. Strange
Paternoster Row
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Hulme and Williams
Stame
Wexixty Chronicle
St. James's
Mark Lane
John Bulls
Advantage Office
Bell
Argus
LEGAL
Great Britain and Ireland
Serpar
Faerpay
SaTurpay
Ed Sunpay
the Weekly Chronicle
Lcountry Edition
Labouchere
Lord John Russell
Goulburn
Labou
Cere
Herries
Lord Sandon
G. Palmer
Hamburg
Amsterdam
MR. O'Connell
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