Debate on Ireland bribery and electoral reform measures
In a lengthily described session, leaders argued over inquiry methods for borough corruption, with proposals to appoint two non MP commissioners and to widen investigations. Lords discussed Derby and Leicester boroughs, bribery, treating, and possible disqualifications, while the Commons moved through the Evicted Destitute Poor and Public Works Ireland bills and sugar duties questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houselsf Commons
Colpus Steroxr
Earl of
Lord J. Besse
Lord Lincoln
Staywouth
J. Russell
Derby
Mururxas
John Russell
Glocester
Huss
New Deoste
Jeave
Lord J. Russell
Ireland
L. O'Brien
England
Scotland
Decline of English Drama and English Stage Ties
A critical essay argues that Shakespearean heritage,London theatre, and native drama are waning due to modern lifestyle, urban migration, and foreign influence. It cites heavy digestion with tragedy, shifting audiences, and suburban theatres rising while central venues fade. It condemns piracy of French plots, weak morals in theatres, and tastes favoring opera and continental styles over domestic drama.
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Shakepeare
Ben Jonson
Garrick
Siddons
Stratford
Cura
London
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
Cheape
Ludgate
Fleet Street
Strand
Regent Street
Oxford Street
City
Westminster
Lyceum
Covent Garden Opera
Haymarket
Her Majesty's Great Theatre
Sadler's Wells
Surrey
Marylebone
Jonathan
Burlington Arcade
Bende
Bouffé
Ravel
St.James's
Alexandre Dumas
Stega
Legal & Miscellaneous Goudypousence: A mixed editorial page note
A long reader correspondence page addresses court procedures, contempt questions, wills and estates, loans, and public notices. It discusses witnesses, executor actions, appeals, and marital disputes with cautious, non sensational phrasing. The column references various readers from St Johns Wood to Pimlico and Camden, offering legal guidance and sharp opinions.
The Sunday Trading Bill Draws Sharp Debate
The Weekly Chronicle condemns the Sunday Trading Bill as one sided class legislation. It argues rulers misjudge working people and warn that restricting Sunday papers harms the public, noting late Friday wages force Sundays trades and that press access on Sundays is vital for the working class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindley
Andrew Agnew
Thames
Brotherton
Heracl
Craven Berkeley
Boggis
Messrs
Truman, Hanbury, Buxton, and Co
Smith
Jones
Fowell
Berkeley
Mr. Brotherton
Clessea
Harbury and
Burton's
Carlton
Bia Weekly
Steing
Bearden
Fowell Burton
Paris
Buspense
Government Prosecutions in Ireland Debate and Farce
The piece critiques Irish sedition prosecutions, noting arrests of editors and leaders like Gavan Duffy and Meagher in Waterford. It highlights dramatic court scenes, the spread of fear, and calls for lawful action under British rule while warning against excessive terror and urging restraint and justice. It reflects hostile tone toward Irish movement figures and defends the government’s legal approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Clarendon
Zribune
Gavan Duffy
Meagher
Waterford
America
Setiva
Brenan
Ormond Quay
Clarendon
de Courcy
George Grey
Astansine
Robespierres
Tophet
Abaddon
B. O'Gorman
Fte Pelleé
Newgate
Mr. O'Gorman
Mlnda
Protection of Females Bill and its Lords’ defeat
A dated report notes the Protection of Females Bill failing in the Lords after a tight debate. Lord Minto’s amendment to read it a third time failed by one vote, with opposition citing impracticality and risk of misuse. Critics warn such moral legislation may not curb vice and could disrupt justice. The piece cites Lord Brougham, Lord Denman, and Lord Campbell on practical and moral concerns.
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House OF Lords
Criminal Law Administration
Ireland
House OF Commons
G. Grey
Starrorp
England
Cunxcetcor
Stafford
Board of Works
Goursunn
R.M. Fox
P. Senors
PS. Borer
Scotland
J.gnanam
A Wureran
J. Hosken
Hoaken
Great Britain
Labuan
Penryn
Rodney
Cornwall
Gacette
Menki
Holyhead
Alrhead
Conway
Liverpool Albion
Waorchy
Hanbory
Greenwich
Slough
Bentham
Birkin
Oxford
Lord Brougham
Lord Denman
Beajdes
Prussia
Lord Campbell
Paria
Vienna
bin Lordebjp
Cato
Bayxsorter
London
Custom House
Her Majesty's Customs
Porimmouth
Portamouth
Poor
Robert Blake
Hannah Parbar
Newgate
Birmingham
Blake
Boardians of the Poor
House of Correction
Warwick
Blonders of the Irish Polices Blunder in Arrests
A satirical note critiques government action against Irish sedition leaders while condemning police bungling. The piece recalls past botched notices and mocks officers who demanded a newspaper copy from a man quietly reading it amid a street scene.
Official contretemps and Irish rights in law acts
The passage critiques English legal procedures in Ireland, noting oil seizures at the Felon office, Meagher being taken to Dublin on a writ returnable at Limerick, and a pattern of native mischief. It argues against blunders infringing freedom and property, contrasting Saxon methods with Irish perspectives and urging stronger objection to such official errors.
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St. Locus
John Reddie
St.Lucia
London
John Milcbe
Confederate Rooms
Dean Street
Sohb
Francis Looney
Cprtsber
Ireland
Treland
Loddon
Looney
Boom
Meagher
Dublin
Limerick
Crestinesy
Cholera Morbus and Lord Morpeth Threaten London
A London era piece mocks Lord Morpeth and the sanitary bill as cholera spreads eastward from St. Petersburg. It predicts theMetropolis will face infection, cites Hyde Park and Albert Gate as future fever centers, and critiques the Sanitary Commission’s handling with biting satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
St. Petersburg
London
Lord Morpeth
Cesspools
Severn
City of London
Hamidt
Bethnal Green
Hyde Park
Sanitary Commission
Albert Gate
Demand on Middlesex for an additional police force
A large meeting of St Pancras vestry at King’s Road Camden Town discusses increased police costs. A parochial committee urges resisting higher police rates, arguing the levy should fall on property not workers. The vestry notes a £2,731 14s 4d rise and protests the government breach of pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
St. Pancras
Vestry
King's Road
Camden Town
Metropolitan Police
Churchwarden
Healey
McGahey
Sr. Pancras
Colville Coast Parochial Committee
Ventry
J. W. Howszur
George Grey
Board of Directors
Hetherington
Sud
Mayne
Pe Ics
Turner
Brottingham
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Twalrp
Farwew
Faversham
Grance Bentiice
Caancecop
St. John's Wood
Tme
Hi Hat & Farmer
Calne
Turo
Lover of Justice
Southwark
Bmitchel
Oldbury
Horsham
Pimlico
Barbadoes
York Street
Antiquarius
Camberwell
Apts
Bary
Arneway
Br. S
Tiptin
Newcastle
Hammersmith
B.D
Haverford Weet
Castle
Exeter
Gapvouner
Afarch
W.C
I Tunquirer
Walsall
Chertsey
Jack Cade
Shearness
Pall Mall
Mr.t
Vigcent Ageere
Bradford
P.s
Adderbury
Oxon
Samuel
Wapping
C.D
Weekly Chronicle
Edinburgh
Church of Scotland
College
Justice
Edinbergh
Glasgow
Ep. W.C
T. M
Wiitehall
Oxford Attacr
W.G
Bardon's Hotel
W. T
Bottod
Erith
Salendar
Great Britain and Ireland
Norte
Sanporta
London Dock
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Bull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowan
Dover
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Sonvar
John iv
Mownpar
Trestar
Farnar
Satenpay
Sonpar
Ines
Bats
Sanday
the Weekly Chronicle
Morbus
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