O Connell and Emancipation in Ireland Past and Present
The author critiques the Union and Daniel O Connell arguing it harmed Ireland by corrupt bargains and bigotry. Emancipation did not grant full rights and O Connell’s rhetoric fed hopes while funds raised for repeal politics vanished. The piece urges self-reliance and industry over oratory, predicting the Dargans as a truer path for Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
O’connell
Peel
Wellington
Chance
Daniel O‘connell
Dublin
Éhat
O'Connell
Erin
Green Isle
Whittington Life Assurance Firm Shows Strong Premium Growth
The annual report reveals new premiums up nearly 50 percent from the prior year and total premium income of £15,485. A triennial audit by Mr. Walker notes a £18,348 credit balance as of 30 April 1863 and recommends a 30 percent bonus to long-term policyholders, adding to policies or funding survivorship. The piece commends secretary Mr. Collins for steering the company to prosperity and predicts continued gains.
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Whittington Life Assurance Company
Walker
Collins
Fires and Explosions Fend Off Further Damage
A severe fire at Mr. Pitcher’s Nunnery Farm near Worcester burned the barn and rick yard but spared the house. a prior nearby hay fire caused over £200 loss. A Bolton Gas Works explosion killed three workers and injured others. Hayes Common fire burned four acres of furze amid water shortage. St Peters Church Croydon suffered spire and roof damage from a fire caused by repair workers. A London court discharged James Boxhall amid ongoing incendiary inquiries.
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Pitcher
Worcester
Botton Gas Works
Bolton
Gillespie
Walsh
Greenhalgh
Hayes-Common
Hayes Common
Bromley
Furze
Firz
Trinity Cotteer
Dustin
Trinity College
Corporation
Dublin
Ehay Press
St. Peter’s Cource
Croydon
St. Peter’s Church
Southend
Marylebone Police Court
James Boxhall
Talbot-road
Paddington
Yardley
Lifeboat Stations Sought for UK Coasts by RNLI
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution calls clergy navy officers merchants and coastal gentry to help establish lifeboat stations where danger exists. A local committee should organize volunteers and small subscriptions to cover costs. Contact Richard Lewis secretary RNLI John Street Adelphi. Yes and No are crucial in life and death as a gout case shows. A man refused treatment but later recovered after a relative provided Lea’s pills, turning the Yes into triumph over the earlier negative.
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Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Navy
Mercantile Marine
United Kingdom
Richard Lewis
John-street
Adelphi
G. Lea
Camberwell
Surrey
Lea
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