11 Aug 1839
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 11, 1839
Page
1
A political clash centers on Lord Normanby and Lord Brougham as the Lords debate Ireland policy. The piece condemns factionalism, defends Normanby’s justice administration, and attacks Brougham’s indictments while recalling Melbourne’s 1838 praise. The account cites police reform, jury practices, and perceived sectarian tensions amid broader imperial strain.
Long Birmingham sedition trial resumes with testimonies from police, magistrates, and crowd clashes on July 4. Witnesses describe rioting, stone and knife injuries, and police arrests. jury convicts Collins of sedition with mercy recommendation, sentence deferred.
William Lovett, secretary to the general convention, stands trial on a July libel charge. He pleads not guilty as jurors are sworn, argues his right to public discussion, and faces testimony on handwriting and publication amid Birmingham riots and Chartist agitation. The jury returns a guilty verdict and Lovett is jailed.
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