A New Version of the Dragon of Wantiey
A long ago tale reimagines a dragon that hoards grain and wealth, oppressing the poor. Knight Cobden fights the beast with clever tricks and political satire, aided by Free Trade allies and public opinion, ending in the dragon's defeat and a fleet of ships delivering abroad riches.
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Beaguey
Reg Prisal
Germel
Dragon
Cobden
Constitution Hill
Peeranis
Bainty
Humphrey
East
Curry
Suiprit Cobden
Bether
Roesell
Arthur
Cobe
Free Trade Castle
Dragon Monopoly
Eailors
Lord John Russell Takes Office On Free Trade Principles
A Baltimore style chronicle details Lord John Russell's move to form a cabinet on free trade ideals after Sir Robert Peel's resignation. The Times notes Russell's cautious approach, with Windsor audiences, Chesham Place meetings, and early cabinet shuffles predicted. Allies and rivals rally in London as appointments drift toward Palmerston and Morpeth while Westminster buzzes.
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R. Peel
John Russell
Windsor
London
Times
Lord John Russell
Robert
Morning Chronicle
Lord Cottenham
Robert Peel
Baronet
Earl of Aberdeen
Sidney Herbert
Earl of Lincoln
James Graham
Duke of Wellington
Lord Stanley
Duke of Buccleuch
Lord Wharncliffe
Earl of Ripon
Earl of Haddington
Lyndhurst
Henry Goulburn
Granville Somerset
Marquis of Lansdowne
Windsor Castle
Chesham Place
Duke of Bedford
Belgrave Square
Woburn Abbey
Earl Grey
Earl of Auckland
Earl of Clarendon
Viscount Palmerston
Viscount Morpeth
Lord Monteagle
John Cam Hobhouse
George Grey
Edward Ellice
T. B. Macaulay
F. T. Baring
Henry Labouchere
Grey
Melbourne
Marquess of Lansdowne
Paddington
Great Western Railway
Cubden
Belgrave
Tows
Denis le Marchant
Lalfpust
Viscount Ponsonby
Earl Grey Viscount Torrington
Stanhope Street
John Hobhouse
Charles Buller
Whitehall Gardens
Sarenosy Mouxix
Marquiss of Lansdowne
Morpeth
T. Baring
Monteagle
Viscount Leveson
Ear of
Viscountes Palmerston
Diover
Carlton House Terrace
Duke of
Hume, Foreign
First Lord of the Treasury
Cobden
John Reavell
Viscount Palmeraton
Henry Lahouchere
Francis T. Baring
Thomas B. Macaulay
Henry Tufnell
Marquis of
Brook Street
William Russell
Earl of Minto
Charles Wood
Ministerial Crisis and Cabinet Prospects Discussed
The Times and Morning Chronicle report ongoing ministerial turmoil. Lord John Russell faces difficulties forming a liberal cabinet amid disunion, with Peel’s fate still influencing moves. A separate Creech St. Michael case sees Rev. Cresswell charged with profanity and drunkenness. defense argues partial proof and old age, while the court weighs ecclesiastical censure.
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Jupgr
Cresswell
Bath and Wells
Sitiebury
Henry Cresswell
Creech St. Michael
Somerset
Queen's Advocate
Dr. Haggard
Creech
Hand
Newton
Durston
John Dyer
Dyer
Jack
Addams
Cartell
Cresawell
Crasswell
Dr. Addams
Monckton
H. Jenner Fuat
Death of Lord Wharncliffe at age seventy
The Right Hon. James Archibald Stuart Wortley, first Lord Wharncliffe, died Friday in the 70th year of his age. He had a long military and political career, serving in the 7th Fusiliers and 91st Highlanders, later entering Parliament for Bossiney and York. He became Lord Privy Seal and later President of the Privy Council in conservative cabinets. He is survived by his eldest son, Hon. John Stuart Wortley, and three sons and two daughters from his marriage to the Earl of Harrowby’s daughter.
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James Archibald Stuart Wortley
Lord Wharncliffe
Lord
Charterhouse School
Jim
Majesty
Law Edge
7Th Fusiliers
Canada
England
Stuart Wortley
91St Highlanders
Cape of Good Hope
Guarda
Elizabeth Creighton
John First Earl of Erne
Bossiney
Cornwall
Perceval
Tapis
S. Wortley
Boasiney
Stuart Wortley Mackenzie
Yorkshire
Lord Milton
Earl Fitzelham
George the Third
York
Ler Wharncliffe
Duke of Wellington
Wh Ch
Earl Grey
Lord Woarncliffe
Sir Robert Peel Eeain
Privy Council
Grounal
West Riding of
Robert Peel
Lorda Milton
Morpeth
John Stuart Wortley
E. Denison
Lord Morpeth
Wharecliffe
House of Lords
Lord Aberdeen
West Riding
Leutenant
South West Regiment of Yorkshire Yeomanry
Monopolists and Reform Debates in a Turbulent Era
The piece surveys a chorus of 19th century papers critiquing monopolies, free trade and political maneuvers. It brands the Standard and Herald as partisan voices, rails at Cobden and Peel figures, and lampoons readers and writers who shift allegiance while praising or condemning policies and leaders. named persons include Cobden, Peel, Lord John Russell, and Brougham, with mentions of Parliament, the League, and various newspapers.
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Boundiess
Sugiruxata Pastgror
Spectacle
Rey Freasaxp
Agricultural Labourers of England
Morning Herald
Buz-fly
Paris
Mr. Cobden
Smellaungus
Wardoor-Street
Spectator
Peel
Cobden
Standard
Hullah
League
Covent Garden
Birmingham
Bristol
Leeds
Sava
Ion
John Russell
Lord Julio
Piscovena
Lord John
London
England
Morning Post
Post
Duke
Hertfordshire
Ward
Sheffield
Chunkey
Mr. Ward
Layino Ongsel
Ron Linxe
Lord John Rousell
Baron Alderson
Epigram on Shifting Favors and Fashionable Curry
A brief satirical verse contrasts a people's changing customs with fickle favors. It laments past deference shown for curry and declares a current disdain for that same favor, using ironic historical figurative language.
Political brinkmanship as Peel, Russell scrap new ministry
The Second Edition reports Sir Robert Peel quitting London for Windsor after declaring inability to form a government. Lord John Russell proposes to lead a Liberal administration but resigns the effort amid party turmoil. News notes that Peel may reassume control and that ministers consider a crisis in government formation.
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Morning Chronicle
Robert Peel
John Russell
Lord John Russell
Liberal Party
Robert Peet
Mra
Ricart
Rosgexgt
John Russelbes
Baronet Lef
Windsor
John
Lord John Ratseil
Windsor Castle
John Hobhouse
John Rousell
Chesham Place
Great Western Railway
Norfolk Hunger-Diet Rant Warns of Rich Man’s Irony
A correspondent fragment satirically urges the hungry to solace in a Norfolk remedy. The piece mocks wealthier diners and condemns the rich for their daily feasts while laborers go hungry. It hints at a social critique with playful dialect and a call for empathy.
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Norfolk
Alonce
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Julie Russell
House of Commons
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Tur
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Andrews
Belfast
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Ulster College
Bis
Church of England
No. I
Abu Eas Leo
Anti Corn Law League
Lord Brougham
Two o'Croce
Robert Poelbes
Bors
Borrox
Messie Kits
Rothwell
Bolton and Live
Gecal
Botton
Mark Windrass
Borough Court House
Mr. Taylor
Mrsers
Robert Sharpe Barlow
William Maudsley
Richard Badger
Richard Nightingale
John Green
Walter Mangeall
Thomas Yates
Richard Reynolds
John Deen
Charles Skelton
Thomas Kirkham
Isaac Barrow
E. H. Summer
Thomas Barnes
Stephen Blair
Thomas Ridgeway Bridnon
Peter Rothwell
Robert Walsh
John Slater
Wsh
William Fairbairn
Manchester
Fairbairn
J. S. Birley
Nefers, Rothwell and Kitts
Tuk
Martha Browning
Central Criminal Court
Elizabeth Mundell
Newgate
Assole
Ara
Alster
Tandor
Sherif Laurie
Chaplin
Samuel Quennell
Fitzgerald
Firminas
Limaince
Abbott
Horsemonger-lane
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