Election of Common-Councilmen in London wards described
The article covers London ward elections for common councilmen with debates on the income tax and corn laws. It lists ward results, noting new members in Aldersgate and other wards, and records resolutions demanding repeal of income tax. It highlights public sentiment against the tax amid ongoing political questions and confirms renewed or retained incumbents across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ayers
Tower
India
China
Broad-street
Tangbourne
Gude
Mr. Long
Aldersgate
Peter Laurie
Besley
Common Council
Ward
Corporation of
City of London
Robert Peel
Aldersgats
Messrs. Godson
Larkin
Mottram
de Jersey
Stacey
Norris
Smith
Wood
Aldgate
C. W.clifton
W. Green
J. Lake
B. Massy
R. B. Whiteside
F. Salter
C. Fisher
J. Tenan
Clifton
Simpson
Messrs. Peacock
Stevens
Pilcher
Bennett
Wilkinson
Johnson
Jones
Patten
Tozer
Tagg
Hall
Thomas
Ashby
Carr
Welsh
BREAD
Messie
Southby
Bridge
Lawrence
Main
Poland
J. Lawrence
Bawtrey
Kipling
Davidson
Brice
Messers
Pewtress
Cope
Lowe
Matthews
Hill
Knott
Chadwick
Messrs
Toplis
Hopple
Collingwood
Bailey
Rownson
Farrar
Cheap Wanp
Brooke
Fenning
Ganthony
Watson
Hardwick
May
Hickson
Oliver
Coleman-Street Warr
Griffith
Cousins
Bracher
Phillips
White
Farrincpon Wirnin
Prichard
Westwood
Weaty
Holt
Ridley
Ashurst
Ventue
Bonsor
Hartley
Ogleton
Hayward
Fisher
Taylor
Wheelton
M‘laughlan
Rutter
Rotter
Wright
Barker
Danford
M‘kenzie
Christie
Justum
Finnis
Briggs
Selson
Redhead
Ockles
Maitland
Young
Aitchison
Elwes
Marsden
King
Green
Sprague
Waproox Wanp
Watkins
Wire
Conder
Rowley
Dawson
Hale
Defamation case in Bristol Consistory Court
Prudence Payne, a Bristol widow, sues Mrs Mary Rowley for defamation over alleged remarks about Payne’s husband. Letters from Payne to her husband, signed Constant, are presented. defendant argues “corresponded” with revocation and private remonstrance. Judge Phillimore dismisses case, noting letters imply possible improper relation and cannot be safely defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weonaspay
Payne
College-green
Gina
Chidgey
Keynesham
Bridges
Thomas
Father
Prudence Payne
George
Sea Banks
Ton
James
Henry
Bath
Mr. Pike
Jamis
Tom
Mercy
Trinity-street
Extraordinary Death and Poisoning Case Report
A Dr M Cullagh died suddenly in Maghera from a cork striking his jugular vein during a soda water moment. An inquest in Southwark recounted seven pupils at St Saviour's charity school poisoned by arsenic powder found by a boy. one child died and others dangerously ill, with verdict of accidental death but fault placed on the Wests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Cullagh
84Th Regiment
Maghera
County Derry
Dr. Barr
St. Saviour's Charity School
William Chambers
Castle-street
Weston
Lester
Clark
Field
Wood
Talby
Worcester Street
Westwood
Chambers
Carter
Trown Bear
Southwark Bridge-road
Hart v Cortins and Nelson v Nelson court decisions
Elizabeth Hall sued Stephen Collins for defaming her by accusing her of incontinency. Collins, claiming intoxication, faced a court ruling that he must perform penance and pay costs. Arabella Nelson sought a divorce from John Henry Nelson for adultery. the husband admitted to the acts with another woman, and the divorce was granted as the court dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Cortins
Elizabeth
Charles Hall
Stephen Collins
Philliore
Nelson
Hartley
Arabella Diana Nelson
John Henry Nelson
Bristol Gazette
Forged Bank of England Notes Circulate From One Plate
A large batch of forged Bank of England notes, numbered 1 827 and dated June 4 1842, appears to be produced from a single plate. In a separate incident an explosion at Norwood Cemetery Company in King William Street injured an elderly caretaker and shattered glass. another fatal accident occurred near Kilkenny, Herefordshire, when a man was crushed by a thrashing machine lever while inspecting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Norwooud Cemetery Company
King William-street
City
Bartholomew's Hospital
Benjamin Street
Kilreayne
Herefordshire
Justice at Bow Street over placard theft case
At Bow Street Tuesday, Philip James Green faced magistrate Mr. Jardine charged with stealing a placard from Patterson the bookseller in Holywell Street Strand. Green was discharged after testimony showed no intent to rob. Patterson sought redress for damage and possible warrants against Bruce for alleged theft and threats, but the magistrate declined. The Times report notes prior similar cases under Mr Greenwood and critiques the magistrate’s handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow-street
Philip James Green
Dorset-place
Marylebone
Jardine
Patterson
Holywell-street
Strand
George Clarke
Clarke
Bruce
Mr. Jardine
Mr. Bruce
Mr. Abrahams
Abrahams
Boyd
Chambers
Times
Greenwood
Crookes
Holloway Road
Charles-street
Drury-lane
Horsfield
Mendicity Society
Sfficer
London
House of Correction
Mrndicity Society
Degherry
Flack
Greaves
Prescott
France
Dogberry
King’s Arms
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell Prisoners Freed After Ill Treatment Allegation
Trial at the magistrate cites three men held for two days for suspected burglary. Accusers claim watchmaker window sightings and Clerkenwell route. The judge orders discharge after friends prove the trio were fed, raising questions about police conduct and potential wrongful imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirrah
Mr. Greenwood
Greaves
Atton-Garden
Prescott
Greenwood
Flack
House of Correction
Clerkenwell
Bridewell
King's Arms
Moon's National Art Union under fire over 25 000 guineas plan
A letter from Mrs. Parkes to Mr Moon questions the National Art Union’s 25 000 guinea scheme. It accuses Moon of mixing private profit with public benefaction and alleges high costs and limited new engraving, suggesting subscribers may gain little from the venture while canvassing agents and partners profit. The piece names Moon, Parkes, and several secretaries, and contrasts promises with a later shift toward electrotypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Art Union
Moon
Mr. Moon
Threadneedle-street
Waterloo
Union
Richard Lloyd
J. H. Grundy
Atheneum
Society of Artists
Birmingham
Birmingham Herald
Swain
Taglioni
James Henury Minors
Herald Office
Cerito
Foreign Intelligence. France reports on the Catalonia crisis
French journals magnify mutiny and rebellion in Spain while omitting Barcelona’s address of thanks to the regent. The English role in Catalonia is harshly condemned by La Presse and The National warns of possible Franco Spanish rupture and intervention. Royal news describes palace intrigues and a million franc education request for the Count de Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Des Vébats
Spain
Madrid
Saragossa
Barcelona
la Presse
England
Catalonia
Standard
Cirque National
Espartero
France
Lesseps
Christina
Louis Philippe Durst
Beyrout
Louis XVIII
M. Pageot
Austria
Bourbon
Naples
Infante
Louis Philippe
Duke de Nemours
The
Tuileries
Duchess of Orleans
Duke of Nemours
Flora
Madame Adelaide
Heléne
Duke de Nemoure
Count de Paris
Barcelona Debt and mutiny mess reachs Madrid in telegram
Telegram from Barcelona reports a 3,000,000 war contribution due within three days plus recruitment for 1840 to 1842. Thirteen soldiers shot by lot are noted, with critics calling the practice barbaric. Espartero remains at Sarria as authorities curb movement and passports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Paris
Barcelona
Espartero
Sarria
Esplanade
France
M. Lesseps
Moniteur
Seville
Madrid
Pampeluna
Imparcial
Angilo
Padua
Magenty
Rodney
Formidable
Port Mahon
Cyclops
Belvidera
Hampshire Telegraph
Lisbon Mail Reports Delayed Portuguese Trade Treaty
The Lisbon mail notes the suspension of negotiations for a commercial treaty with England. Merchants in Oporto and wine traders face revenue losses as the Portuguese government delays expediting the treaty. The piece hints at merchants’ persistence to press the issue again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
England
Oporto
Embarrassments in Government Conduct Reported
A fragment notes government conduct as unreasonable in demanding concessions. It mentions Tedipragit described as a great concession by England and references reduction of duties on Portuguese wines. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Etna Eruption Seen From Palermo and Nearby
From Palermo dated December 1 a Palermo observer notes Etna’s eruption with a red glow at dusk and a persistent cloud plume. Observers in Riposto report signals of activity rising from the crater. The writer contrasts Etna’s height with Vesuvius and explains why cone size varies with overall mountain height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Marina
Bay
Italy
Madonian
Termini
Old Etna
Bay of Mondello
Etna
Cacciatore
Riyal
Joh Herschell
Smyth
Wollaston
Vesuvius
Sicily
Riposto
Enceladus
Crisis in the Ottoman Empire Over Servia Crisis
From Constantinople Nov 30 The Serbian question rises to great power stakes as Russia pressures the Porte. The Porte stands firm denying any breach of treaties and refuses to revoke the hatti sheriff confirming Prince Michael’s free election. Prine Hautherly reports no change from Turkish ministers and warns against Russian misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinorse
St. Petersbugh
Servia
Alexander
Michael
Porte
M. Bouteneiff
Prine Hautherly
Russia
Seriou
Adrianople
Frm
Belgrade
Tweed Arrives with Jamaica Mail and Storm-Tossed Voyage
The royal West India mail steamer Tweed reached our harbor at seven thirty this morning after a voyage from Jamaica on November eighteen and St Jago de Cuba on the nineteenth. She carried sixty thousand dollars and cochineal, with passengers including Mrs Anthony Davis and others. A hurricane near Bermuda damaged the ship and forced a tow from the magnificent and the illustrious, while the Earl of Elgin recovered from fever and resumed duties. An ensuing Norfolk Island mutiny story and mutineers executed by deck crew are also noted, with detailed accounts of the ship’s perils and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatmovts
Tk Royal West India Mail
Tweed
Jamaica
St. Jago de Cuba
Thomas
Bermuda
Anthony Davis
Servath
Rafael Nunez
Thomas Gladstone
Geo Dempster
Haunant
St. Thomas
Gordon
James Cox
4 Regiment
Sharpe
Thames
Trent
Liffey
Keel
Hornet
Fort
Mlustrious
Sir C. Adams
Cama
St. Catharine’s Point
Ree
Trt
Steas
Earl of Elgin
Norfolk Island
Philip
Brant
Otto
Sergient
Kelly
Wolfe
Moss
Boyle
D&c
Biel
Car
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Consistory Court of
Bristol
Justices’ Justice
Foreign Intelligence
Portugal
Turkey
Reese
Ds Ceay
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