Court Martial on a Seaman for Striking His Officer
A court martial convened on the Victory to try John Connor of the Agincourt for striking his superior officer, naval cadet George Herrick Burnaby. Witnesses testified Connor attacked Burnaby in the forecastle during daylight on April 21, with torn shirts, threats, and a swollen lip observed. Connor appeared drunk and vented anger over prior complaints. The panel, including Renn Hyde Parker and Captains Plumridge and Chad, is to determine guilt and punishment.
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Renn Hyde
Parker
C.B
Pasca
Victory
Plaenridge
Cambrian
Chad
Ccellent
Warren
Trincomalee
Eden
G. L. Grestham
John Connor
Agincourt
Johnstone
George Herrick Burnaby
Patey
Watch
George Mason
Boutenait
Connor
Mr. Burnaby
Conway
Lfe
Chads
Mr. Barnaby
Barnaby
Captain Pasco
Plumridge
Mr. Barneby
Henry Hobson
William Kerslake
George Edwin Patey
Caldwell
Bootewain
Plamridge
Bostawain
Antil
Reed
Burnaby
Buarpeby
Barashy
Jessleck
Gres
Helen
Petey
Piameldge
Trial of John Connor for attempted assault aboard Agincourt
The court heard jurors recount the boatswain’s corroboration of Mr Burnaby’s complaint. The boatswain testified the prisoner attacked or tried to attack Burnaby, seized him by the collar, and dragged him toward the quarter deck, with Lieutenant Reed nearby on the fore part of the quarter deck. Evidence included the captain’s description of the captain’s language and that Burnaby would swear his life away. The prisoner defended on grounds of good conduct and absence of intent. The finding was death by hanging, with commutation possible due to prior good conduct.
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Mr. Burnaby
Mr. Burnab
Lieutenant Reed
Boatewain
Plumridge
Catewain
Burmmaby
Pasco
Bootewain
Watch
Agincourt
Burnaby
Enid
Queatier
Johnstone
Caldwell
Parsientuty
Patey
Reed
Obn Smith
John Connor
Commissionera
Great Britain and Ireland
Joohn Connor
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Admiralty
Aims at Overthrow of Division of Labour
A letter writer argues against overstringent limits on division of labor and its social costs. He cites cheap bread versus work, criticizes the idea of a rigid labour palace, and notes that excessive specialization harms individual welfare while boosting cheap output. The correspondence also criticizes rail service delays and fare practices, and questions the Old Bailey remark on employing convicted felons.
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Afr
O'Conner
Gueat Westxen
Weekly Chronicle
Bristol
Taran Crasa TaaveLire
Hyde Park
Coldstream Guards
Omnisvs
Tae
Tio
Old Bailey
Law
Liv
Recorder
Cvs
Time calculations for sunrises and high tides in Britain and Ireland
A historical note explains adjusting sunrise and sunset times by latitude using a focal guide, with specific one degree increments and minute shifts. It also lists high water corrections from London Dock for various British stations and Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, and other harbours. It includes religious calendar data, day length, moon phase, and listed dates for the period around late August and early September in a church year context.
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Britain and
Ireland
Besports
London
York
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Monpar
Jeremy
Matt
Jerem
The Morning Herald on Parliament and party shifts
The piece debates the upcoming Parliament’s likely course, criticizing bold ministerial tactics as insufficient and arguing for a quiet, unifying government. It analyzes Conservative and Liberal strengths, crossouts party lines, and uses Herald tallies to assess shifts in support and defections amid a tense political climate.
France in moral crisis judged by its crimes and governance
The article critiques France’s moral and political state, citing aristocratic murder, perjury convictions, and the press seizures. It argues the nation lacks vitality and civilizational leadership, condemns its representative system and clergy, and calls for French self‑reliance to resolve its destiny amid internal upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ireland
Duke of Clumber confronts Times over noble defamation
A letter from Newcastle at Clumber dated August 20 denounces a Times crusade against dukes and Lord John Manners. It refutes cashiering claims, asserts Manners’ Newark seat arose from electors and not patronage, and condemns modern political trends as harmful to national virtue. The writer condemns libelous reporting and defends the nobility and Church traditions amid heated public discourse.
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Epirus
Times
London
Morning Post
Eucader
Newcastle
Clumber
J. Mannera
John
Newark
Lord of
John Manners
Rey Wall
John Mannera
Lord John
Hin
Mr. Gladstone
the Times
Europe
Thos
Evening Herald doubts on Conservative tally and reform party gains
The article critiques a complex Conservative count labeling many as doubtful and disputes the accuracy of classifications. It argues the current Parliament shows a large Progressive majority and expresses cautious confidence in the people and the material and men behind the government, while fearing possible future deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Mansell
Diplomatic relations with Rome in a Protestant light
The text argues for maintaining non political hostility toward the Pope of Rome while recognizing his influence on European affairs. It questions why England, embracing other faiths, fears political ties with the Pope and calls grown men to rise above "nursery horrors" in evaluating Rome's role in Christendom and Italian liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Church of
Italy
Pontif
Falan
France
England
Robert Inglis
Flogging at the cart's tail revival shocks decency
From a 19th century-voice critique, the article notes revived public corporal punishment by carting, tied to the Killerby case. It laments Parliament's oscillating stance and doubts the Recorder will see the sentence carried out, calling the punishment an outrageous affront to decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Public Decency Urged Against Folly in Partinweg
A fragmentary report notes calls to undo a perceived folly in Partinweg and uphold public decency. Details are incomplete, but the governor or local officials appear pressed to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partinweg
Irish Provisions and Manchester Trade Debate Echoes
Fragmented account debates Irish provisions and Manchester trade policy, criticizing reliance on foreign imports and urging patriotic measures. It cites The Standard and mentions Ireland, Treland, and Britain, focusing on prices, textiles, and agricultural goods lacking in domestic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Ireland
United
United Kingdom
Fragmented Chronicle Mix From a Turbulent Town
An extended, garbled narrative describes various events and personalities across multiple locales. It mentions political figures, hearings, and social happenings, interwoven with references to library matters, a Macedonian frigate, shipboard feats, a seaside gathering, and a collision scene. The piece blends personal anecdotes with public notices and scattered dates, lacking a single clear focus.
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Wooltwich
Her Majesty's Dockyard
Air Chatfield
Chatfeld
Loch-Iver
Ander
Inverness Courier
Dastrio Rossgsy
Amos
Gravesend
Gramax
Bremen
Texas
Hamburg
South Australia
Beekerath
Herr Oster
Posen
Beckerath
Adelaide
Messie
Kavel
Fitecho
Coulogne Garatte
Caccasia
Count Chernttcheff
St Petersburgh
Caucasus
Gergebil
Woronson
Garrun
Black Sea
St. Petersburgh
Abd Epectel
Great Britain
Andreland
Siog
the Weekly Chronicle
The
Morning Herald
Perhapa
Amforning Herald
Ford George
Muatera
Tufnell
Astts
West Somerset
Bonverie
Dumfriesshire
Carrickfergus
Aylesbury
Heralds
Liberal Party
Social France
the Duke OF Newcastle
Barres
Apvick Gistia
E. Baines
Baring
Methodist Quarterly Conference
Truro
Barnes
Bia
Wicepor
Repsy
Saleen
Ampton
Mr Roe
Cork
Harken Alrea
George Gr Mead
Ajeaty
Nera
Bersaioly & Fey Fooliah
Moat Brave Pub Leen Oy
Jorge Linas
Kisah Police
Binto
H.W
Ran Carsotte
Clavertu
Harvey Marrie
Marthe di Io
Bath
Farriott
Aenes
Exeter
Loddieweri
Atte Aaile
Asio
Australia
Nelymouth
Todi
Tadis
Ansirai
Serena
Port Seins
Seagate
Sidney
Aeington
Dushiee
Jen
Ibaa
Shert
Steesaue
Ts Beio
Lears
Jones
FN & Ts
Vine Street
Sol Jones
Einer
Renee
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