Cox v How case on seduction damages in 1840s England
Elizabeth Cox sues George How for damages after her daughter Mary Anne Cox, a dressmaker, was seduced leading to a child. Testimony details the affair starting 1846, the daughter’s pregnancy, and social fallout. Jury returns damages of £29 after defense argues misconduct and paternal neglect.
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Newport Pagnel
Buckinghamshire
Mary Anne
Newport
Pagnel
Mary Anne Cox
George How
Milton
George
London
Northampton
William Nicholl
Edward Allwright
Ned
Joseph Heynes
Wykes
Mrs. Paybody
Pole’s Lane
William Fielding
Mrs. Peabody
Mrs. Parbody
Mr. Chambers
Joyce
Newport Pegnal
Vera
Vision debate at Swansea sparks Berkeleyan clash
At the Swansea meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science Sir David Brewster challenged Berkeley's theory of distance by citing binocular vision, infant perception, and optical illusions, while Dr Whewell and others defended the established view. The report also covers mechanical and chemical sections, electricity experiments on Penllergate, and notes the death of engineer George Stephenson.
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Swansea
Sir David Brewster
Berkeley
David
David Brewster
Whewell
David Brewater
Struve
Alr
Eagle’s Bush
E Forbes
Buckland
Backland
James Nasmith
Faraday
Royal Institution
Chame
Birmingham
Penllergate
J. D. Llewelyn
Swanara
Thames
Lankester
Roberts
Manchester
Roberta
Strike of Engine Drivers on the North Western Railway
A deputation of engine drivers met Marylebone MPs to seek a public inquiry into safety and delays on the North Western line. They alleged locomotive mismanagement, delayed trains, and claimed drivers faced dismissals or transfers while maintaining they seek only to return to service on fair terms. A later meeting reported further protests, with drivers urging written statements and possible parliamentary questions. several incidents of accidents and delays were cited and discussed.
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North Western Railway
London and South Western Railway
Marylebone
Lord Dudley Stuart
Sir B. Hall
Gin
North Western Company
Her Majesty’s
Hulsa
Glyn
Euston Station
Peterborough
House of Commons
Thorneley
Dritera
Rugby
Carlisle
Brown
Baronet
Camden
Wolverton
Northampton
Birmingham
Benjamin Hall
Euston Square
Glyo
Dudley Stuart
Glyndu
B. B. Osthorne
N.P
Mr. Hume
M.P
Parlament
Hampstead Road
J. Brown
Hon
St. Pancras
Rome
B. Osborne
B. Hall
Hume
Expresa
West London
North Western
Eastern Counties Railway
Thertford
Pariament
Camden Town
London and North Western Railway
Ashton Bank
North Western Line
M'Connell
Bary
Great Northern Line
Gooch
Great Western
Madigac
London and North Western Permanent Way
Gryn
Northeatero
Heer
Poor Law Union District Schools
Money Order Department
Punt Office
Boroughs Incorporations
Out Pensioners
Provident Associations
Duchies
Cornwall and
Lancaster
J. Russert
G. Bentincx
Earl of Elgin
Colonies
Canada
Montreal Board of Trade
Colonial Office
J. Resselle
Lord Elgin
Mr. Hawes
Disraeli
G. Bentisck
J. Rossect
Anaenaar
G. Bentinck
Compissariat
Housh
Whdhhivat
G. Bawtixex
Foreign Office
Disraact
Lord Minto
Austria
Sardinia
Minto
Union of the Two Sicilies
Naples
Vienna
Paria
Italy
England
France
Lombardy
Milan
Ital
Bir
H. Barrize
Parliament Debates and Rail Strike News in London
Reports from the Imperial Parliament cover the Lords and Commons proceedings with discussions on the Unlawful Oaths Ireland Bill and Musical rail dispute. Details include ministerial moves, mediation questions in Northern Italy, and a lengthy debate on diplomacy with the Court of Rome.
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LORDS
Pnr
Ireland
Lord Caancerton
Earl of Saxensscay
Marquis of Laxsipownez
House OF Lords
Tursway
Commons
House OF Commons
Committee of Supply
Court of Chancery
Metropolitan Commissioners of Sewers
Cnught P
Clauss
Protresa
Irland
Marner
M‘donald
Smith O'Brien
Grazer Gary
Mazer
Taylor
Fox Matte
Derby
Newprantz
Speaker
Edward Strutt
Edward Frederick Leveson Gower
J. Ressert
Court OF
Rome
Lord Patterston
Home
England
St. James's
Court of Arms
C. Anarny
Lord Palmerston
Hinalfa
Unqmant
R. Ixcers
Mr. Anstey
Italy
Anattia
Church of
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British Association For the Advancement of Science
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Africa
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Foreign Secretary
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Spain
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Europe
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Lord Patmenston
H. Bulwer
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