Charges against the Governor of the Andover Union
An inquiry into the conduct of Al Dougal the governor of the Andover Union began in the town, with testimony from Sarah Barrett detailing starvation like conditions and denied nourishment for a prolonged period. The proceedings, moved by complaints of ill treatment and insufficient medicine, adjourned to Tuesday with further medical and guardian testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axpover
al Dougal
Andover
Parker
Panpera
Westlake
Board of Guardians
M‘dougal
Union
Sarah Barrett
Mrs. Sims
Elizabeth Morison
Mr. Westlake
Mr. West
Mr. Parker
Godfrey
Elizabeth Sims
Mr. May
Wheeler
Wes
London
Witness
T. Richards
Barrett
Missing
JT. Carter
Dougal
Commissioners of Poor Law Inquiry
Sen
Stockbridge
May
Poor Law Commissioners
Mc Dougal
Sae
Grace
Workhouse Master Faces Inquiries Over Barrett Case
A long inquiry continues into alleged mistreatment of inmates at the union workhouse. Witnesses describe dietary shortages, extra foods, and possible mismanagement by master M Dougal. Medical officer Westlake admits lax record keeping while noting Barrett’s special rationing and alleged gin and beer given to her.
Witnesses test alleged peculation at Andover workhouse
The day’s examination focuses on charges against the master of the Andover workhouse. William Hatcher, 82, and Edward Jacob, 80, describe rations, dripping, bread and beer, and inconsistencies in allowances. The inquiry continues as a railway proposal draws town attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hatcher
Andover
Tamaure
Master
Toiatreas
Edward Jacob
Hurstbourne Parish
Hatcher
Ander
Mr. Macdouga
Muster
A Calendar of Sunrise Times and Harbour High Water Adjustments
A calendar excerpt explains calculating sunrise and sunset by latitude with 80 minute per degree adjustments, and lists high water times for London Dock area plus Bristol Cork Falmouth Holt Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton. Also notes liturgical calendar dates and moon phase details for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London Dackies
Bristol
Cork
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
John O Connell Attacks Irish Colleges Bill Again
The Weekly Chronicle critiques Mr John O Connell for opposing the Irish Colleges Bill while occupying Conciliation Hall. It argues he panders to bishops, clashes with Dr Crolly, and overlooks a rising consensus for mixed education backed by Prelates including the Waterford bishop. The piece claims O Connell feigns piety while seeking patronage from the same reform he denounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Connell
House of Commons
Wyne
Jemong
Cantwal
Crolly
Armagh
Episcopal Bench
Mr. Wyse
Wyse
O'Connell
M‘hale
Ireland
Dr. Crolly
Mrr
Wisary Caronicie
Alice
Waterford
John O’connell
Wiltshire and Wilted Protections in Corn Laws Debate
The piece condemns miseries from Corn Laws and tenant distress, contrasts Benett and Sidney Herbert with free trade fears, and questions ministers’ leanings. It argues that protectors hurt consumers and that future policy remains uncertain, hinting at impending shifts in trade stance.
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Benett
England
Wiltshire
Labourere
el Dorado
Sidney Herbert
Pee
Bert
League
Leeds Stock Exchange gains and Holyhead harbour plans
Ricward CastLen reports Richard Onatler has earned £30090 as a Leeds sharebroker. The Holyhead harbour project moves ahead with plans approved, envisaged cost £2,000,000 to rival Kingstown. Eastern Pier work at Kingstown nears completion and a new massive lighthouse nears finish. The Moonlight steamboat tragedy inquiry remains adjourned as witnesses dispute fault and safety concerns. An East Anglia railway inquiry follows a string of recent accidents and engine design questions.
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Ricward
Richard Onatler
Leeds Stock Exchange
Hotrazapavy Kixastown Hansoums
Holyhead
Kingstown
Dublin
Tae Larz
James Parcell
Hungerford Pier
Bedford
Charing-cross Hospital
Times
Moonlight
Henry Tucker
Prince of Wales
Trewate
Countixa Rainway
Pasley
Bishop Stortford
Ely
Littleborough
Waterbeach
Waltham
Broxbourne
Bishop's Stortford
Cambridge
General Pasley
Lewis
Essex
Wee
Bidder
Norfolk Railway
Guildhall Buildings
Eastern Counties
Stephenson
Marshall
Great Western Railway Company
Mr Bennett on Agricultural Bliss in Wiltshire Address
A tribute to Mr Bennett of Willahire praising his Address to agricultural labourers amid low wages. It lauds his blend of practicality and morality, envisioning a future where labour and temperance earn merit, and imagines his possible future at twenty five if poverty endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felices Nimium
Agticola
Mr. Benett
Willahire
Chaucer
Scott
Wiltshire
Benett
Sidney Herbert
Railway Accidents and the Eastern Counties Engineers
A debate over railway accidents on the Eastern Counties Line centers on Mr Bidder’s claim that new engines from Slaughter cause “Sleepers to Rails” faults. The piece contrasts Stephenson’s silence with Bidder’s assertions about higher engine centre of gravity, improper wheel flanges, and potential for collisions.
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Ward
House of Commons
Eastern Counties
Bidder
Art
Robert Stephenson
Norfolk Railway
Great Western Railway Company
Eastern Counties Company
Wendon
Board of Management
R. Stephenson
Ano ‘Teer Meker
Slaughter
Stephenson
Messra
Slaughter’s
Orangeism and Repeal Spark Lisburne Debates
A caustic critique of a Lisburne Orange gathering shows furious bigotry and conflict between factions. The piece denounces statements by leaders from Marquis of Downshire to Rev Leake of Dromore, condemning the removal of a magistrate and government defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Dromore
Lisburne
Fermanagh
Marquis of
Downshire
Leake
Ulater
Margate
Hoe
Eminent Dublin clergymen exposed over Lisburne meeting speechs
The Lisburne gathering drew harsh critique of several clergymen including Rev Leslie and the Dean of Dromore for coarse speech and provocations against Irish Catholics. The piece condemns their conduct, praises Col Verner for calm tone, and warns how Lord Heytesbury may respond to disturbances at public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Lisburne
England
Scotland
Robert Peel
Leslie
Dromore
Knox
Watson
Peel
Bedlam
Lealie
Ward
Mr. O'Connell
Asx
Ireland
Mr. Pit
Mr. Pitt
Col. Verner
Reland
Commission of the Peace
Thoes
MR MOFFATT AT DARTMOUTH AND ARAGO PROPHECIES
A Dartmouth dinner highlights Mr. Moffatt's Liberal speech praising harmony and prudence amid harvest fears. The piece notes positive wheat harvests, economic stability, and references to Monsieur Arago's forecasts of weather shifts. A Westminster Court of Requests nominees’ meeting follows with several barristers proposed for appointment.
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MR. Moffatt
Dartmouth
Monsieur Arago
England
Peter
Monsieur Arag
Seine
France
Monsieur
Arage
Westminster Court of Requests
Green
Sobu Square
Cuff
Legal Profession
Keaoe
Morlan
Harry
Teens
Campbell
O' le Breton
St. Martin's
A’rockett
Golden Square
Hower High Street
Camden Town
Caumlasivuera
Vine Parish
Wesins
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Auion
Mr. Missing
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Al'Dougel
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Sarab Eee
Mrs. Barrett
Ann Franklin
Porter
Thomas Russell Lascombe
Monpar
British Museum
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