Free Trade and military costs in Cobden era debate
A fragmented argument discusses how reductions in government spending are unlikely from clerks and offices, while calling for retrenchment in arms and ordnance. It condemns reliance on free trade to solve aggression, urges public opinion shifts, and questions taxation’s role in distress with calls to cut Navy, Army, and fortifications.
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Stockport
Pariament
House of Commons
eSchoup
Army
Navy
Ordnance
Post Office
Customs
Disraeli on Religious Liberty and Disabling Disabilities
The author argues that removing Civil Disabilities for Jewish subjects hinges on religious principle versus liberty. They praise Lord John Russell’s view that religious opinion should not incur penalties, aligning with Magna Carta and the Charter of Christ. Debate adjourned with votes to go into committee, possibly settling the issue before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mr. Disraeli
House of Commons
John Russell
Lottery Plea of Insanity in Poison Murder Case
Twelve year old Allnutt convicted of murdering his grandfather by poison. Defense urged insanity, comparing to Ovenstone cases, with medical testimony describing youth, mental strain, and a failing memory. Judges weighed motive, impulse, and Lunacy Law standards in evaluating whether the boy acted under uncontrollable impulse or rational intent. The opinion noted extreme youth and possible mental defects as factors in the case.
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Allnutt
Big Grandfather
Ovenstone
Owenstone
Crawley Becan
Connelly
Conelly
Baron Manle
Dr. Conolly
Boy deemed insane by doctors and jurors verdict
The article discusses a 12 year old boy found guilty of murder amid medical testimonies of insanity. It notes family brain disorders, sleepwalking, and voices prompting stealing. It critiques jury behavior and references prior cases Ovenstone and Allnutt while questioning juries’ avoidance of the death penalty.
New Chief Commissioner of Poor Laws
A discussion on Mr Charles Buller as Chief Commissioner of Poor Laws highlights his temper and fencing skill. Other items note royal pregnancy rumors, the Lord Chancellor’s health, and crime news from Nenagh, Clare, and Limerick with arrests and public notices.
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House of Commons
Poor Laws
Charles Buller
Buller
Protest of the Bishops over Hampden for Hereford See
The Hampden appointment to Hereford provokes a protest from Anglican bishops led by Lord Russell. They warn of church peace disruption and urge reconsideration, citing Oxford University’s decree deeming Hampden unsound while noting his later roles and sermons. The lay remonstrance and Norfolk bishop’s reply follow, with other clergy opinions and a London bishop’s separate protest.
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Church of England
Hereford
DE Hampden
Oxford
C. J. Loxpon
C. Winton
J. Livcern
Cax. Bangor
Huon Canuiste
G. Rocuzstes
Rica. Baru Anv Waris
J.B. Groucestxzavy Burror
H. Bxurze
BE. Sancm
A. T. Curenzster
J. Exy
Saucer Oxon
Lord John Russell
É&C
Chesham Place
Dr. Hampden
Ses
Hampden
University of Oxford
Sarmons
Ampden
Canterbury
Hawpden
Church of Rome
J. Rudsett
London
Winchester
Lincoln
John Russell
J. Russzig
Norwich
Convocation
Bapsten
Palace
Ripon
Beliave
C. T. Arron
Latest Intelligence on French and European Diplomatic Shifts
Reports from Paris and London detail French selections for diplomatic posts in Russia and Berlin, with possible moves to Madrid and La Plata. British ministers spark notes of friction over Spain and La Plata, while Swiss and Irish affairs show army redactions and coercion debates. Also covered are stock market closes, a Paris reform dinner, and several local elections across Scotland and England.
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Union Monarchique
St. Petersburgh
Russia
M. de‘Kisseleff
Paris
Guizot
Moniteur
Marquis Dalmada
France
Russis
Berlin
M. de Buassieres
Papioned
Hague
M. Langedorf
Carlsruhe
Count Walewaki
la Plata
Frankfort
Copenhagen
Bois-le-Comte
Switzerland
M. Bourgoing
M. Fontenay
Berne
Munich
Stutgard
M. Fiscatory
Madrid
Pelmerston
Aigne
Lord Howden
England
Pariz
St. Denis
Ferdinand de
Lastayrie
Marie
Luersbhette
Recurt
Vavin
Desmarets
Bethmont
Odillon Barrot
Napoleon
Orleans
Roten
Havre
Great Northern
Avignon
Vierzon
Bordeaux
Troyes
Montereau
Basle
Paris and Strasberg
Nantes
Lyona
Mapa
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Manuel Concha
Cabinet
Portugal
Duke of Sotomayor
Bulwer Bes
Stratford Canning
Pali
Condon
Lord Minto
Foreign Office
Diet
Tar
Lucerne
Grand Council
Sonderbund
M. Siegwart
Baron de Balaerafeld
C Luouanz
Piceanre
Austria
Council of War
Sevan Cantons
Muttes
B. Mugen
Tae’ Unirey
Acaba
Tlyexpool
Royal Mail
Halifax
Mersey
Boyal
Canedga
United States
Acadia
Bursley
Isaac Wright
New York
London
Mexico
Santa Anna
Congress
Missouri
Courier and Inquirer
South
New Orleans
Weabbigtes
Forse ‘ Barwar Pabsl
da Céntral ‘Criminal Court
Joseph Alfred Sandlands
London‘and North Western Railway Company
Clarkson
Stephendn
Birmingham
Lowever
Deliett
Clerkenwell
Das
Courke
General Post Office
Inland Department
Post Office
Leiden
Poske
Posversian
The Murder Trial at the Central Criminal Court
Deposition based proceedings reveal Thomas M Coy and others charged with wilful murder of Bell chambers by skull fracture after an assault at the King's Head. Witnesses describe barroom violence, theft of the watch, and collective involvement with Davis, Sale, Doyle and Lloyd charged as accomplices and accessories before the fact. Defense argues insufficiency of evidence. judge sentences all involved to death.
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Central Criminal Court
Baton Rolls
Thorile
Cooper
Bott
George M'Coy
Thomas Doyle
Idbbarer
John Lloyd
Model Seater
Thomas Davis
Tnmas
Courtiel
Clarkson
Davis
M‘coy
Lloyd
H. F. Holt
Wilton Street
Westminster
B. Holt
Dasth
Crosa
Meyer
King’s Head
Orchard Street
M'Coy
Sate
Belle Chambers
Sato
M'Coy Asso
Harting
Sale
Doyle
Charing Cross
Davia
New Pye Street
Strutton-ground
Horeeferry Road
Mr. Bellchambers
H. Beesley
King's Head
Aimiar
John Price
Ira Hughes
Kensington Street
Bergerden
Thomas Pronger
Sepcera
Tresiantes
Salo
Oyle
New Pye‘street
Apme
Bellchambers
Stratton-ground
Sith
Elizabeth Tuck
Joseph Wright
Station House
Qepse Bradley
London Bridge
Taylor
Charles Léwin Otty
Clerkenwell Uison
Thia
M’coy
Patty
Avis
Juati¢e Wightmenaid
Sama
Fhe
Fearnad
Bieet Lloyd
Waelefe
Hell
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Trieste
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Blackburne
Nenagh Guardian
Feltham Watson
Nenagh
Brook Watson
Watson
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Clare
Saya
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Strand
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Blampden
Thomas Murgrave
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Coke
Ellaabeth
Blackstone
Edinburgh
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Stotch
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Charles Baller
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Anne
Bella
Electora
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Tan Peppys
Elizabeth
Erver
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Market Place
Alderman Baker
Alderman Kernhaw
Manchester
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Maryland
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Cobden
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Goidhall
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Durham
Breorpe
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Captain Townshend
Sally
Newton
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Goal Tate
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