Quiet Revolution of Democracy Puts Down Aristocracy
The piece argues a peaceful, global shift toward representative self government driven by knowledge and industry. It urges working classes to ally with middle classes against the aristocracy, organize via newspapers and petitions, and press for universal suffrage and a free press including repeal of the Penny Stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Working Men’s Association
Enater
House of Commons
France
Ncessary
Dorchester
O'Connor
O’connor
Scotland
Mr Hall of Monmouth Seeks Parliamentary Seat
Our Marylebone readers are urged to note Mr Hall address in the paper as he offers to represent Monmouth in Parliament if a dissolution occurs. He is described as a man who speaks his mind and will fulfill pledges, unlike the aligned Radicals who seek seat for craven favor.
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Marylebone
Hall
Monmouth
Privileges of the House in libel case over Hansard print
Lord Denman rules that parliamentary publication of a report to the House of Commons does not grant immunity from libel actions. The action concerns a report on prison books found in Newgate, including a work by the plaintiff deemed disgusting and obscene. The court emphasizes that press printing for sale may be liable if the material is libellous, regardless of parliamentary backing.
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Stockbale
Hansard
Lord Denman
House of Commons
Newgate
Crompton
England
Secretary of State
Lord Hale
Messia
Lawsuit Over Libel Verdict On Obscene Book
The jury found the plaintiff liable on the first issue for a libel despite disputes over motives but held for the defendants on the justification issue. The court ruled the book obscene and indecent, awarding damages to the plaintiff if libel is proven.
Court hears libel case over alleged card cheating at clubs
In a crowded London session, John Cumming defends against Henry William Lord de Roos in a libel suit alleging he cheated at whist. Evidence centers on marked cards from Graham's and Travellers clubs with testimonies from club members and witnesses detailing repeated suspicions and incidents over several years.
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Graham’s Club
Lord de Roos
Henry Fitzgerald
Europe
White’s
Boodle’s
Brooke’s
Graham’s
Cumming
Travellers’ Club
Lord de Rows
Lord Wharncliffe
R. Grosvenor
Lord Clare
Thessiger
Thesiger
de Roos
Charles Greville
Mr. Thessenger
Mr. Cumming
Graham
Duke of Wellington
Mr.Cumming
Mr. Thessiger
Lord Wharnecliffe
Lord de Rees
White
Brookes
Buedle
Mr. T
Brighton
Mrr
Higgins
Major Fancourt
Mr. Higgins
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Alexander
Navy
Brooke Greville
Payne
William Ingilby
Mr. Payne
Hugh Brabazon Higgins
15Th Dragoons
London
W. Follett
John Alexander
Crackford’s
Committee of Management
United Service
Sys
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