Parliament Divided Over Million Relief Plan Debate
A heated Commons session ends with Ferrand’s motion for a million toward relief defeated 162 to 80. Cobden’s portrait and a High Church dining-out debate frame the scene as O'Connell hints at a Belfast Committee, while fears grow the Conservatives may reform.
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John Eastkope
Cobden
House of Commons
Ferrand
Ofich Mr. Ferrand
Ferranddy
O’connell
Belfast
Conserva- 76
Earthquake in St. Domingo leaves vast devastation
Reports from Acadia and New York papers describe a catastrophic May 7 earthquake across St. Domingo. Cape Haytien and Port-au-Prince suffer severe damage with Cape Haytien described as largely destroyed, two thirds of its 15,000 inhabitants dead or missing, and fires consuming parts of the town. Gonaives and St. Marc report extensive destruction and casualties. Authorities and correspondents relay ongoing shocks, fires, and fear for northern towns.
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Acadia
St. Domingo
Cape Haytien
St. Nicholas
Port Paix
New York
Morris
William Neilson
Port-au-Prince
le Patriote
May
Port-au- Prince
Senate House
Republic
St. Marc
Gonaives
Palais National
Fossette
Hayti
Cape
Atlas
Cape Hayti
Dupuy
J. B. Dupry
St. Marcs
Limbe
New York Herald
Lisbon
Rocky Mountains
Porto Rico
Mayaguez
St. Martinville
Louisiana
van Buren
Arkansas
Trial of Thomas Cooper the murder and highwayman
The trial at Central Criminal Court details Cooper's May 5 shooting of police constables including Timothy Daley, the death of Daley, and the defense of insanity. Prosecutors outline clean evidentiary chain while witnesses describe the pursuit, confrontations, and weapons used. defense argues mental illness.
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Central Criminal Court
Thomas Cooper
Justice Pattison
Baron Gurney
Wm. Heygate
Timothy Daley
Charles Mott
Charles Moss
Mr. Bodkin
Charles’ Moss
Chambers
N_ division
Hornseywood
Cooper
Mallet
Bartholomew's Hospital
James Mallett
Bodkin
Hornsey-wood
Moss
John William Young
Mr. Chambers
Highbury Barn Tavern
Hornsey
Highbury-barn Tavern
Daley
Hornsey-wood House
Highbury-park
Mott
Husan
Drury
Highbury
Park Terrace
Matt
William Hewson
Hornsey Wood
John Wm. Howard
Stephen Turnbull
Paul
Highbury Park
William Smith
Ballot Day Scheduled After Ward Absence in House
Mr Ward, away due to illness, agrees to keep ballot on Tuesday next per Sir Robert Peel to maintain weekly notice day. The House approves continuing Government monopoly on notice day as tariff business concludes. Ballot set for the 21st, per prior understanding and courtesy.
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Mr. Ward
House of Comyns
Sirubert Peel
Ward
Thursty
Robert Peel
Dr Arnold Lauded In Obituary Of Scholars And Philanthropy
A tribute reviews Dr. Arnold meaningfully noting his loss at fifty two, his mastery in literature and history, and his vital influence at Oxford and Rugby. It recalls his vigorous mind, his control of ancient texts, and his plans for a Roman history with Hannibal’s campaigns, alongside his broad erudition and Christian spirit.
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DR. Arnold
Ulth
Rugby
Arnold
Hannibal
Rome
Thucydides
Oxford
Iit
University
Iman
Debates Narrowly Define Friday Night across Lords and Commons
The Lords clash over Lansdowne’s Income Tax resolutions while Melbourne gestures toward a softer stance, Solon referenced in a bow to Athenians. In the Commons the Poor Law Bill faces a late second reading amid sharp charges from Mr Ferrand and a bold speech by James Graham, as quick adjournment eludes MPs and a large division ends the session.
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House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
T King
Lord Melbourne
Lord Jougham
Solon
Ferrand
England
Buckinghamshire
Berkshire
Peahire
Leeds
Poor Law Commission
James Graham
Fielden
Ian Duncombe
Mr. Wakley
The Queen Returns From Windsor by Royal Train
The Queen and Prince Albert traveled by Great Western Railway from Slough to Paddington with the royal saloon carriages aboard the Phlegethon engine. Queen Victoria was greeted warmly at Paddington on their return to town, signaling her good health and spirits. A separate note reports Captain Walter of the Samuel rescuing ten sailors off St Michael's in the Azores and a fundraising subscription forming in their honor.
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QuzEx
Windsor
Windsor Castle
Prince Albert
Great Western Railway
Slough
Buckingham Palace
Paddington
Phlegethon
Her Majesty
Lloyd's
Azores
St. Michael’s
Walter
Samuel
St. Michael's
London
Man in Court Aims Pistols and Claims Royal Lineage
Witnesses describe a troubled man who nightly walked and claimed to be Dick Turpin and King Richard. He possessed pistols, threatened violence, attempted suicide with laudanum, and burnt clocks in wild acts, while family members recall delusions, self harm, and calls to pray. Police and medical testimony test sanity amid violent behavior.
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Dick Turpin
King Richard
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Petticoat-lane
Mountstevens
Waddington
Johnny Cooper
Inspector Penny
Hannah Southall
Elizabeth Lloyd
Sarah Bowdeler
Therisoner
Robert Bowdeler
Robert Cooper
James Cooper
Sarah Levi
Bodkin
Ellen Roach
Homerton
Islington
Hornsey
William Barton
Harry
Fisher
Newgate
Croigs
McMurdo
Sound mind of prisoner in murder trial debated by experts
Witnesses testified the prisoner appeared of sound mind. Governor Cope and two doctors named Elliott supported mental soundness. Gaoler Waddington recounted conversations and said grass blocked the pistol. Counsel argued both sides as Justice Patteson weighed lunacy law and the killer’s intent.
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Horry
Daley
Oxford
Cooper
Pearse
County Lunatic Asylum
Hanwell
Isabella Cooper
Cope
Newgate
Elliot
Waddington
Clerkenwell
Mott
Bodkin
Hadeen
Justice Patteson
Verdict of Guilty and Death Sentence in Daley Case
The jury found the prisoner guilty after a brief consultation. Mr Justice Pattison imposed the death penalty, while the prisoner showed defiant anger toward police. The judge announced a £50 widow’s award under a recent act and urged injured parties to apply for compensation.
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Justice Pateson
Justice Pattison
Daley
Debut of Irish actor O Neil at Haymarket Theatre
The Haymarket unveils Irish tenor Mr O Neil in the role of the Irish Tutor amid a mixed reception. He shows nervous energy and promising stage presence, especially in scenes with O Flair, but falters in song and breath on closing speeches. Encuisa Overa House features The Kiss, Bertha's Bridal, and Peake's Uncle Rip with strong ensemble turns and a successful, crowd-pleasing run.
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Haymarket Theatre
O'Neil
O’neil
Green Isle
Mr. O'Neil
Bertha
Mr. Collier
Clement White
Miss Cris
Mr. Barker
Hermann
Rory O’more
White
Barker
Peake
Rip
Harley
Rippington Falcon
Roderick Falcon
Hemming
Mr. Twitter
Mr. F. Matthews
Twickenham
Twitter
Roderick
Falcon
Uncle Rip
Star and Garter
Oxberry
Sampson
F. Matthews
Bland
Humby
Tayleure
Butler
Julia
Francis Egerton
Covent Garden Theatre
Charles Kemble
Sporting Intelligence on Tattersall’s Monpar and Derby settling
The Ascot settling shows modest gains in a smaller class while the Derby settling disappoints with notable absentees in creditors talks. Bets on the St Leger and Goodwood Cup are listed. confidence in Derby betting remains low, with hedging advised. Goopwoop Cur to 1 against Beeswing. Nautilus and Middleham as noted. Attila and Cabrera attract bets at varied odds. Dexpy opens to 40 to 1 on a British Yeoman. The late three-day Surrey and Middlesex meetings add value after Epsom and Ascot, with Qui Nell as a noted entrant in the Dukks stakes.
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Ascot
Derby
Nobblers
Orde
Duke of Orlean
Ramsay
St. Leger
Anson
Attila
Cabrera
Scott
Epsom
Surrey
Middlesex
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the Weekly Chronicle
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Erasmus Symonds
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Bextor Fae Tavern
Perengis Conan
Mr. Harry
Wilds
William
Soner
Christopher North
Wising Morgan
Panama
Tetney Rae Ana Locper
A. Will
George Thatcher
George Beckley
Highbury-grove South
Edward Drury
Henry Cross
Rose Mould
Young
Bree
Clude
Sporting Intelligence
Tattersall
Monpar
Hampton Races
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