Peel and Palmerston in Irish Church Reform Debate
The piece critiques Sir Robert Peel as a weakened leader and questions Lord Palmerston's stance on Ireland’s church question. It argues Ireland remains the central government hurdle, disputes the Temporalities Act, and warns against taxing dissenters to fund Catholic clergy. The writer condemns Palmerston’s proposed plan as dangerous and impractical, urging a clearer reform principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peel
Lord Palmerston
Downing Street
Ireland
Scotch Free Church
Bigotry versus Common Sense at Oxford over Mr Everett
A critical letter condemns Oxford University for denying an honorary degree to Mr Everett, calling the reception a national disgrace. It argues the college mocks liberal progress, mocks religious tolerance, and risks English prestige by aligning with Puritanical scrutiny. It urges acceptance of diverse creeds among honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
MR. Everett
Bigotry
University
England
Everett
Russia
Cobden Addresses Kent Agriculturists on Corn Laws at Maidstone
A large crowd of Kent farmers gathered at Penenden Heath near Maidstone after invitation to Mr Cobden. He condemned monopoly and urged repeal of corn laws, with support from Hon. C. P. Villiers and Col. Thompson. A resolution for immediate repeal passed amid cheers, while Atcherly and J Osborn opposed. The Greenwich Pier case and Kew fireworks night thefts follow, with thieves plundering several houses including a local clergyman as crowds stayed out late. City of London Races report outcomes and notable horses, with Allmede winning after five heats and other event results in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Galding
Cobden
Capt. Atcherly
J. Osborn
Maldon
C. P. Villiers
Col. Thompson
Beacon
George Swainson
Osborn
Villiers
Greenwich
Grisell
Peto
Kew
Lonpvox
Mr. Braithwaite
Orby
Camel
Bupta
F. Buckle
Mr. Goodman
Martin Chozzlewhit
Jim Crew
Hatcham-park
Mr. Hornsby
Revoke
Bartholomew
Scott
Mosque
Kimber
Viola
Sopwith
Allmede
C. Balchin
Eant Grey
Gorwaar
Waxtep
Marquis of Londonderry
Life Guards
Earl of Cathcart
Hussars
Royal Regiment of Hussars
Benavente
Marqus
10Th Royal Haesara
Household Brigade
Almack’s
Lord B
Simia
Herald
Dover
Edward Taylor
Brook Taylor
Sir Herbert Taylor
Marine Parade
Alderman Musgrove
F. G. Moon
London
Middlesex
David Wire
Durham
Pusey
Oxford University
Dr. Pusey
St. Leonann
Honepitch
St. Leonard, Shoreditch
Charles Chapple
St. Leonard
Shoreditch
Thomas Simpson Evans
Edward Wix
Self
Jones
Jay
Bath
P Pery
Schribben
Wix
Thomason
Islington
Union Hall
Mary Ann Parr
Chinnery
Lambeth Palace
Charles Taylor
Crewkerne
King’s Arma Inn
Beaminster
John Drake
C. W. Loveridge
John Turner
Wm. Pottinger
Jane Caddy
Gould
Northfields
Taylor
E. Fox
S Cox
Mr. Gould
Bondage
Sherborne
America
Acapia
Liverpool
Acadia
Ryrie
Boston
Halifax
United States
O'Connell
New York
Webster
Baltimore
Mr. Webster
Sandwich Islands
Great Britain
Sandwich Island
Honolulu
Oahu
Marquesas and Society Islands
France
Simpson
Charleton
Hooper
Extraordinary Paris telegraph dispatches spark unrest across Spain
The Paris papers report Seville and Corunna declaring themselves in a widening regional move. Generals quit towns and Galicia sees rising support. Prim and Zurbano face potential action amid bombshell rumors and a possible shift in Madrid. Reports tie blame for false Zurbano news to Hotel de Courcelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Messager
Moniteur Parisien
Bayonne
Seville
Corunna
Gallicia
Santiago
Lugo
Oreuse
Vigo
Betauzos
Quintenar
Valencia
Rodil
Madrid
Zurbano
Hotel de Courcelles
Christina
Rue de Courcelles
Prim
Zurhano
la Presse
Perpignan
Barcelona
Montjouich
Igualada
Mountjouich
Prima
Cervera
National Movement
Royal Theatre Receives Queen Dowager and Noble Attendance
The Opéra House hosted a grand audience with three queens in the royal box and a Queen Dowager visit. Haymarket saw Charles Kean praised for Richard the Third while Stabat Mater and Belisario draws crowded houses. At Thatched-House Tavern the King of Hanover joined the Catch Club, with Duke of Beaufort and other notables present, as dining extended into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her Majesty's Theatre
Opers House
Ndine
Fornosari
Belisario
Haymarket Theatre
Charles Kean
Richard the Third
Haymarket
Macbeth
Hamlet
Tuer Catch Civus
King of Hanover
St. James's Street
Duke of Beaufort
Tudor
A. Macdonald
Slider
K.G
Viscount Combermere
Lord Wrottesley
Lord Hatherton
Lord Clarence Paget
Andrew Barnard
Racing notes from Tattersall's and Hampton Races
The report covers Northumberland Plate and Goodwood Cup markets, bets, and field changes with winners at Newcastle, Bibury, and Hampton. It details crowds, track conditions, incidents, and results including Windsor’s victory in the Hurst Cup heats, Knight of the Whistle and Camelino wins, and notes on Goopwoop Cup and Claremont Stakes outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Charles XII
Gorhambury
Newmarket
Squire
Ralph
Northumberland Plate
Gully
Yarburgh
Heslington
G. Bentinck
Naworth
A. Johnstone
Charritte
G. Heathcote
Beresford
Bell
Denpy
Crockford
Newcastle
Bibury
City of London Races Remnant Triumph and Close Finish
In a crowded program at Wepnzspat, the Handicap race saw Sir W. W. Wyane Remnant win by a head after a rivalry with Lady Mary and Cauliflower. Patchwork and Chummy trailed as favourites fell away, Nora Creina finished poorly. The meeting featured multiple Sweepstakes and Heats with notable entries from Hornsby, Braithwaite, and Windsor, including 2 mile heats and a £250 prize for the New Cross Stakes winner Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wyan
E Remnant
Mann
Bainbridge
Lady Mary
Syre
Colonel Wyndham
Nora Creina
Duke of Bedford
Eliza
Horsman
Shelley
Titania
G. Ongley
Werninck
Mr. Smith
Remnant
City OF London
Hornsby
Revoke
Braithwaite
Camel
Charlotie
the Knight
Booth
Queen Philippa
Kimber
Viola
Mr. Scott
Windsor
Sly
Mr. Cowley
Adrian
Mr. Sheppard
Ascot
Confederate
Mr. Hewitt
Stickler
Mr. Key
Image
Mr. Little
Mr. Wernick
Patchwork
Extraordinary attempt at self harm at Hampton Court racecourse
An inebriated man from near Hampton Court lost sixty pounds at gaming tables and, after being mocked when pleading for partial repayment, returned to a refreshment booth one quarter hour later and cut his throat with a knife. He was rushed to a nearby surgeon and remains in a dangerous state amid a chaotic scene at the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Court
Parr
Duke of Sussex
Marquis OF Exeter
Earl OF Sefton
Tattersall’s
Earl of Scarborough
Earl of Rosslyn
Lord Gardner
James Macdonald
Royal Duke
Prince Albert
Sultan
Palais Royal
Colwick
Fanny Davies
Galapoli
Velvet
Galipoli
Balance
the Buck
Beiram
Emilius
Aliena
Celia
Touchstone
Rhinoceros
Reveller
Raymond
Mulatto
Cotherstone
Lord Sefton
Mas Regatta
Cambridge University Subscription Room
Oxford University
College For Civil Engineers
Oxford Aquatic Club
London
Leander Club
Gentlemen of the
Guy's Club
Byron Club
Oxford University Boat Club
Oxford Aquatic Rowing Club
St. George's Boat Club
Royal Academy Cutter Club
Trinity Club
Bailey
Bumpstead
Julius
Dalgleish
Wallace
H. Chapman
A. Earnshaw
George Jeffreys
Albert T. Jackson
J. Layton
P. E. Dodd
W. Conant
Jones
Conant
Jeffreys
A. Shadwell
J. L. Tasker
E.S. Kennedy
St. Aubyn
Eton
Westminster
Putney
Etonians
William Goodman
Huncrrrorp
Hungerford Market
St. Martin’s
Adelphi
Hungerford
Hungerford Stairs
Thames
Strand Lane
Middlesex
T. Chandler
Milbank
John Becket
Thomas Dodd
William Lock
George Saunders
James Dodd
F. Braithwaite
Thomas Moody
Thomas Worthy
William Diamond
Richard Tomlinson
George Bancroft
David Eld
Scarlet
Savoy
Yellow
Garanp Taames
Cockspur-street
Selwyn, Esq
Mesers
Searle
Jenkins
Lot
Messrs. Searle’s
Marylebone Club
Gentlemen and Players of
Hants
Lord’s Ground
Shropshire
Paris Intelligence on Spain and American affairs
Paris telegraphic dispatches discuss Burgos backing the regent, Zurabano’s failures, and Madrid’s uncertain future as generals switch sides. reports from Barcelona and Galicia warn of unrest. Notices cover Earl Grey’s health, West India mail changes, and the Atlantic news on American politics, the Sandwich Islands cession, and Oxford disturbances.
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Sporting Intelligence
Hampton
Ditton Marsh
Hurst
Parsons
S. Scott
F. Butler
Lord Chesterfield
Nat
Mr. Balchin
Rosalind
Humility
Epaulette
Knight
Maria Diaz
Rogers
Lord Roaslyn
Mr. Ogbaldeston
Devil Among the Tailors
Agst Camelino
Camelino
the Devil
Mr. Newton
W. M. Stanley
W. W. Wynn
Moulseyhurst
Count Bathyany
Marquis of Worcester
T.Y.C
Mr. S. Herbert
Elis
Charlotte West
Sir G. Heathcote
Velocipede
Countess
Sand
Colonel Peel
Ongley
Moscow
Mr. Beresford
Rococo
Flirt
T. H. Worley
Agat Moscow
Modesty
Rook’s Nest
Franck
Spain
Burgos
Moniteur
Journal Des Débats
Toulonnais
Burse
Marshal Soult
Count Torreno
Galicia
Castro
M. Gourbeyne
Guadaloupe
Trinidad
la Patrie
M. Thiers
Earl Grey
Lord Grey
Buckley
Duchess of Kent
Hanover
Royal
Duke of Cambridge
West India
United Kingdom
West Indies
Mexico
Bermuda
Havannah
Bahamas
Honduras
Chagres
Panama
New Granada
St. Jago de Cuba
Cape Haytien
St. Domingo
Jacmel
Fayal
Indian Mail
Gibraltar
Malta
Greece
Egypt
India
Falmouth
Carysfort
Queen Victoria
Mr. Simpson
M. Dudoit
Lord George
China
Long
Cew Marder
Judd
John Bull
Canada
C. Metcalf
Royals
23D
71St
85Th
83D
Quebec
Portamouth
Boxer
R.N
Port
King's Dragoon Guards
Nassau
N.P
Government House
F. Cockburn
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Yucatan
Puebla
Moore
Souuthern
Department
Oxrorp
William Sewell
Charles Marriott
William Fisher Audland
Convocation
P. Wynter
V.C
Edward Everett
Court of Great Britain
University of Oxford
Istry
Church of Christ
Oxford Herald
Paul Parnell
St. John’s College
Marshall
Brasenose
James Collins
Baliol College
Treland
Richardd Musgrave
Richard Musgrave
Waterford
Richard
Peter Chalmers
Dunfermline
Peter Proudfoote
Arrochar
Colin Hunter
Portmahaven
Islay
Church of Scotland
Cunica Rates
West Hackney
E. Birch
Messrs. Clarke
Dukes
Dalton
Goopwoop
John Rashbridge
Duke of Richmond
Alan
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