Advocating Oaths for Criminal and Civil Parties
The text argues that requiring prisoners and all civil suit parties to take oaths would reduce injustices and public scandal, make wrongful convictions less likely, and enhance sound justice. It notes European criminal codes favor this change and believes it will be essential to fair administration of justice.
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Europe
Tur
Messrs
Charles Ryland and Sons
Birmingham
Board of Trade
Lancashire
Cheshire
Yorkshire
Ireland
India
South America
Concordia
Mercedes
Uruguay
Brazil
LiverPool
Robert Byrone
Spanish Certificates and Bondholders Contact Madrid
The Committee of Spanish Certificate Holders forwards a unified note to the Spanish Minister of Finance from Austin Friars 11 December 1864. It urges early settlement of long-standing claims and defends the 50 percent arrears issue, while noting Bravo Murillo’s pamphlet supports bondholder positions. The letter invites a public declaration of acquiescence if the government proceeds to formalise a conversion plan.
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Austin-friars
Spain
Senor Bravo Murillo
Senor Barrago
Joan Freto
Madrid
Lord Stanley on Education at Manchester Mechanics Institute
Lord Stanley addresses the Manchester Mechanics Institute on December 2, praising practical adult education for the industrial class. He criticizes overoptimistic founders, urges balanced aims, and argues for limited, practical teaching with time for mental and physical health. He defends varied talents and warns against forcing uniform academic patterns.
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Lord Stanley
Manchester Mechanics’ Institute
Society of Arts
Oxtyer Hexywoop