Anniversary of the Polish Revolution in London
Polish refugees in London gathered at the Belgian Chapel on the 29th of November to mark the 1830 Polish Revolution. Rev S P Brzezinski delivered a sermon from 2 Corinthians 1 5, then a meeting at Susees Hall heard Captain Jablonski condemnations of Russia Austria and Prussia. Resolutions expressed solidarity, denounced partitions, thanked Britain for hospitality, and urged unity to restore Poland as a free nation.
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London
London Road
S. P. Brzezinski
Susees Hall Chambers
Duke Street
St. James's
Poland
Tham
Mieczyslawska
Gallicia
Republic of Cracow
Austria
England
France
Peter
Called the Great
Catherine II
Wiercinski
Prusinowski
Russia
Prussia
Cracow
Tovir Jung
Eivithezis
Europe
Jackowski
Terecki
Galicia
Major Gielgud
P. Zles
Sove
Szuiczewski
Michalski
Novel and Successful Swindling Singlar Case of Mistaken Identity
A fashionably dressed man posing as the Hon Mr Best swindles Birmingham tradesmen and innkeepers using an imperial watch, gold chain, cane, and silk vest. Police misidentification leads to a later arrest: the wrong man was initially detained, causing shock among victims before the true culprit is found. The case highlights risks of mistaken identity in street swindling.
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Best
Birmingham
Beat
Ueale
Queen's Hotel
Tandy
Digbeth
Glossop
Nelson Hotel
Congreve Street
Clarendon Hotel
Mr. Best
Ball-Street
Livery Street
Clarendon
Mr. Glossop
Nelson
Birmingham Journal
Map for England title insurance raised at Society meeting
Lord Brougham, president, presided at 21 Regent Street as the Society for Promoting the Amendment of the Law discussed a plan to insure titles. The group considered a public insurer and a three class title system, with costs and procedures, plus potential use with a land registry. A debate followed on feasibility and legislative needs before adjourning. The Great Britain remains stuck in Dundrum Bay with an engineer’s plan unable to free her.
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Regent Street
Lord Brougham
Dlembers
John Stoddart
Stewart
Wizard
Kew
Q.C
Commissioner Vonblenque
Hill
Eddis
J. Fonblanque
Parker
M.P
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Hill
Jackson
Dawson
Cheere
Symonds
Prendergast
Cooke
Dumergue
Wilson
A. Hill
Lund
Cassin
Neale
Eluot
Joseph Parkes
H. Entel
W. Nichols
J. H. Elliott
Thomas Phillips
E.R. Boyle
New York
C. Boyle
Mr. Miller
W. Vizard
Messrs
Rupert Kettie
M. T. Baines
James Adam Garden
David Power
A. J. Stephens
Real Property Committee
England
Insurance
Wight
Edward Sugden
Lords
Mesara
Roe
Vizard
Bairatx
Baistot
Great Britain
Dundrum Bay
Fire destroys wax exhibition in Lambeth killing dwarf
A fire at No 31 Calcraft terrace Lambeth known as the Exhibition of Nature and Art gutted the wax figures, living serpents, and furniture. Mary Ann Robertson a 16 year old dwarf died in the blaze and the coroner returned a verdict of death by burning as the house accidentally caught fire. The proprietor Mr Fergusson faced heavy losses and the fire originated, likely from a cigarette or drifting flame, with many valuables recovered from the ruins. The adjoining buildings suffered minor damage and an inquest was held at the Hero of Waterloo Inn.
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Calcraft Terrace
Newcut
Lambeth
Fergusson
Waterloo Road
Lambeth Company
Barrow
West of England
W. Carter
Hero of Waterloo Ino, Waterloo Road
Mary Ann Southey
Mary Ann Robertson
James Fergusson
Witness
Robert Thomas Barrow
West of England Fire Office
Richard Henderson
London Fire Establishment
Heavy Snow Storm Hits Manchester North and Rail Woes
Big snowstorm sweeps Manchester area from Saturday night through Monday causing icy streets and minor injuries while rail traffic experiences several delays. South and east lines report heavier drifts with several trains halted or slowed. Weather shifts to thaw later, with reports of accidents from slips in streets and a few injuries treated at the infirmary.
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Manchester Courier
Sheffield
Manchester
Dunford Bridge
Hull
Leeds
Normanton
Liverpool
London and North-Western
North Union
Preston
Parkside
Birmingham
Crewe
Auow
Bolton
East Lancashire
Newcastle Advertiser
Han
Slength
What Shall Be Accounted Starving to Death
A lengthy critique debates legal and medical definitions of starvation, arguing over whether death due to prolonged abstinence qualifies. It mocks the reliance on formal sense and asserts the New Poor Law’s advocates manipulate public opinion, praising the punitive precision of the law and its humane pretensions.
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Persns
Starvat
Marylebone
Meardaunt
Wil Luares
Starvatron
Piratr
A Calendar For Sunrise Sunset And Tidal Times
This fragment describes how to compute sunrise and sunset for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude, with adjustments by degree. It also lists hourly offsets to determine high water times at major ports. The piece notes Advent and provides dates, lunar phase data, and day lengths for several days.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
Ours
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Manchester Electors Face Bright Controversy and Foes
In a heated debate, Manchester electors weigh supporting Mr Bright despite ultra liberal views. Critics warn against deposing officers and elevating deserters, arguing the contest risks moral and political reform while favoring aristocratic influence over factory town interests.
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Mr. Bright
Lord Lincoln
Lord Castlereagh
Manchester
Bright
Borough
Hrigh
Fawkex
Cracow and European Peace Aimed at by French England Policy
The article ridicules hopes for a cordial Franco English alliance as a mask for conquest. It links Palmerston’s policies and Gallic antipathies to French aims over Cracow and the Vienna Utrecht treaties. It questions using Cracow for a partition and mocks Oliver Twist style protests in Bow Street.
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France
England
Europe
Bonaparte
Lord Palmeraton
Cracow
Oliver Twist
Fagin
Bow Street
Bill Sykes
Provisional Committee Men and Impunity in Campaign Costs
The piece argues that Provisional Committee men may escape liability for campaign expenses, likening their duties to agency rather than partnership. It notes debates over whether advertising constitutes necessary expenditure and hints at a recent case adding to the doubt about personal accountability.
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Reynell
Lewis
Wyld
Judge Cressway Rules on Provisional Committees
A damaged excerpt records Judge Cressway approving Exchequer doctrines and remarks on the Surveyor's role. It notes the petition by the Surveyor and questions whether a Surveyor is essential to cover committee expenses. The piece suggests the public should rely on more than published provisional lists, which may be reduced in practice by court decisions.
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Lord Stanley
Chethem Hbrary
British Museum
Manchester Guardian
Justice Cressway
Short Time Agitation Sparks Leeds Meeting on Hours
A Leeds gathering led by Dr. Hawk and speakers including Mr. Ferrand and Mr. Cubden debates the Ten Hours Bill and factory conditions. They critique long shifts, narrate factory cruelties, and urge regulation of labour hours to protect workers and families.
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Gry
Richard
Ferran
Leeds
Hawk
Hinself
Imarhigery
Perhepa
Carpentes
Smith
Cubden
Oretta
Megers
Jastier
Ferrand
Yves
Mira
Pic
Rickerand Ferrand
England
Oustler
Srb‘i
Scotland
Mr. Ferrand
Horace Walpre
Lords
Fielden
London
Robert Pee
Robert Peel
Teels
Mr. Peel
Mil Wis
Immedia
R. Deel
R. Peal
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Davis’ Straits
John Franklin
Crozier
Admiralty
Lancaster Sound
Society For Promoting
Thre Weekly Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Cobden
Cobden
League
Rochdale
Cobden Fund
Richard Bright
Morning Post
Hiw
House of Lords
Duke of Wellington
Home of Lords
Peters
Mars
Aia
Ala
Foreign Affairs
Cantler
Becnett
Beckett
House of Corzumons
William Bechkeitsinve
Cheers
Alansh
Lerckindy
Lancashire
Fler Place
Yorkshire
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