Precursor Society's Irish Reform Aims and Union Repeal Plan
The document outlines demands for full rights for Irish subjects identical to those in England and Scotland. It calls for constitutional loyalty to Queen Victoria, equal parliamentary and municipal representation, reform of corporations, and abolition of tithes. It presents a plan to pursue these goals through the Precursor Society and a potential successor, the National Association of Ireland for the repeal of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Ireland
National Association of Ireland
Repeal Association
Queen Victoria
United Kingdom
United Parliament
Agricultural Labourers and Admiralty Policy in Bedford and Hamoaze
The piece denounces low Bedford wages for agricultural labourers amid rising prices, cites 12s to 14s weekly rates elsewhere, and condemns infanticide executions tied to the poor law. It argues for renewed moral and economic protections, urging mercy for two women and warning against harming rural households. It also attacks navy yard reforms, claiming reduced pay and training harm recruitment, long-term costs, and loss of skilled workers to commerce or abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ives
Huntingdon
Border County
Bedford
Ann Byrom
Dinah Jones
Chester
Exeter
C. K. Prescott
Stockport
Rgard
Mercy
Baron Gurney
Admiralty
Hamoaze
Bombay
Liverpool
America
Curious Column Notes From Aged Sage And Scattered Verse
A collage of snippets including aging observations from Dr Waterhouse, a playful Latin exchange, the Aristocratic sketch from Nicholas Nickleby, a brief bread relic tale, and humorous vignettes about love and memory. Also includes a New American patent hat gag and a pestilence poem fragment.
Jenner biography praised for insight and public good
A review extols a Jenner biography as a model of biographical value, highlighting the doctor’s scientific insight, perseverance against ignorance, and the global health impact of vaccination. It notes Baron’s account details and a vivid bird migration passage by Jenner, praising the work as a fitting tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenner
Celburn
Earth
Alexanders
Baron
Sodbury
Murder at Sea Aboard the Eleanor Committed for Trial
John Clark the chief mate and Alexander Mitchell the cook of the Eleanor from Quebec were committed for trial for the wilful murder of Benjamin Driscoll aboard during the homeward voyage to London. Driscoll, flogged and held over the windlass end with nettings, died after hours of punishment. witnesses describe severe abuse and false explanations by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Eleanor
Quebec
Alexander Mitchell
Broderip
Greenwood
Thames
Benjamin Driscoll
Yarmouth
London
Pelham
Stephen Carty
Bill
Jack
Clark
Evans
Thames Police
Carty
Mitchell
Robert Edgar
Mr. Broderip
Edgar
Erans
Uers
Bro
Jr. Broderic
John Beavis
Symons
High Seas
J. Evans
Mate
Cook
Driscoll
Mr. Evans
Clarke
London daily press and its legal burdens examined
A discussion of the London daily press contrasts with continental practice. It notes editors leaders, printers liable for libel, and the complex duties of reporting, with anecdotes on jurisdiction, responsibility, and the maze of publication. It also mentions Rouen relics and a Surrey Canal inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Morning
London
Daily Morning Press
England
France
Europe
Rouen
Richard Cour de Lion
St. Louis
Surrey Canal
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The
Curious
Dr. Waterhouse
Arabella
Saya
Sam
Slick
S. R. Jackson
John
Sears
Ambaston
Derbyshire
Kegworth
Notis
Brigham
Siberia
Admiral Seripchoff
Captain Parry
Captain Lyon
Esquimausx
Mr. Lillyvick
Mr. Kenwigs
Miss Petowker
Mr. Lillywick
Helston
Zur
Joey
Omman
Katey
Castile
Calder Campbell
Stokeshill Place
Hertford
Gentleman's Magazine
Fra- Paolo Sarpi
le Grice
Chatterton
Bailey
Coleridge
Lord Byron
Mr. Perceval
George Sparrett
Courier
Mr. Stuart
Mr. Street
George
Stuart
Street
Adelphi Terrace
Prince of Wales
Bandy
East Indies
London Gazette
Kilburn
Wwkurder
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