Dignity of Public Boards and a Censorious Debate on Penalties
A fragmentary discussion rails at a parliamentary procedure to extort fines from alleged offenders. It portrays a copycat form of acknowledgment of guilt, mocks dignified conduct, and cites examples of perceived abuses by public figures. References to a Syrovsis of the Law and a specimen Defence Punishment Evidence Observations table show legal commentary on offences and penalties.
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Recorder of London
Parson Owen
Billingsgate
M.P
House of Commons
B. Bootury
Jonden, Saunders and Benning
Book on Evidence Praises Practical Law Access
Footnote filled arrangement and recurring citations noted by practitioners. The piece lauds a practice book for open court use praising its accuracy and reliability. It highlights Boothby and widespread compiler errors traced over thirty years. The review predicts the work will prove invaluable to sessions practitioners and law students.
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Boothby
Miss Kemble shines in Mozarts Figaro at Covent Garden
An 1830s review praises Miss Kemble as Susanna in Mozart's Figaro at Covent Garden. Critics laud her vocal ease, acting wit, and Spanish dress charm, while praising Miss Rainforth as the Countess and Madame Vestris as Cherubino. The piece notes strong production values, faithful English staging, and crowd enthusiasm.
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Covent-GampEn
Mozart
Miss Kemble
Susanna
Mercadante
Miss Rainforth
Almariva
Porge Amor
Madame Vestris
Susanaas
Leffler
Stretton
Gilbert
Miss Ballin
Igaro
Tee SritarrizLps
Queen's Theatre
Duchess of Kent
Attila
Chatham Party
Circe
Palinurus
Joanna
Holderness
Gobbo
G. Heathcote
Kirby
Payne
Johnny
Knox
George
Wreford
Wiseacre
Bowes
Meteor
Derby
Scott
Goodman
Col. Anson
Peel
Chatham
Dixon
Lord Westminster
Auckland
Duke of Grafton
Ramshay
Lord Chesterfield
Joanna Colt
Greenwood
M. G. Clark
Lord of Holderness
Bird
Dr. Allen
Colonel Peel
Seahorse
T. Trelawney
Forth
Scott’s
Thornhill
Fouad
Imperial Parliament Friday Debates and India Disasters Reported
The Lords passed the Van Diemen's Land Bill at third reading amid ecclesiastical measure orders. Commons adjourned after a lively session with private bills and protests. In India, dispatches from Calcutta and Bombay described treachery and reverses, while ministers vowed measures to uphold Britain’s honor and arms. Sir Geo. Clerk and others commented on the Southampton vacancy and Jamaica governorship.
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House OF Commons
House
Greene
Granton Pier
Hinckley Road
Leicester
Ashby de la Zouch
Geo. Clerk
Southampton
Earl of Elgin
Scotland
C. Wyxne
Lord Staxley
Jamaica
India
Stuart Wortrey
R. Peer
Calcutta
W. M.naghten
Bombay
William M'Naghten
Cabool
J. C. Honnouse
Mr. Greene
Sir Rupert Pesc
Peel's Speech and Financial Policy for the Realm
Sir R Peel delivers a financial statement outlining government measures to sustain public credit amid deficits. He warns of current difficulties, defends candor, outlines income and expenditure estimates for 1842–1843, and weighs options on taxation, loans, and potential army needs while pledging to propose essential measures for the nation’s welfare. The Indian finance deficit, looming remedies, and funding approaches are discussed with emphasis on duty and public interest.
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Her
Hear
Navy
Ordnance
Canada
China
Affghanistan
India
Department of the Post Office
Baronet
Compulsory Tax Plan for Reform and Tariff Revision
A parliamentary address outlines a three year income tax at 3 percent with exemptions up to £150, plus reforms in Ireland and a sweeping tariff revamp. The plan seeks revenue from new duties on spirits and coal exports, with major reductions on timber and many imported goods to boost domestic industry.
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Baronet
Heer
Sir R. Peet
India
Ireland
England
Great Britain
John Russell
China
Hear
Parliament Debates on Taxes and West India Clergy Bill
Lord emphasizes cautious approach to the general measure while supporting the reduction in merchandise duties. O Connell critiques Irish spirits tax. Peel aims for broad approval of duties and a quick settlement. Absentee tax proposed. discussions on bishops salaries in the West Indies. bill advances with amendments and adjournment after a busy session.
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Joanx Russzxe
O'Conxext
Baronet
Ireland
Robert PeeEx
Lord Hewick
Wakey
Finsbury
Stuart Wortley
O'Connetl
Hon Ani
Mr. O'Connell
Ibthorp
Henry VI
West India
Lord Stanley
C. Beller
Exchequer
Coancellor
Kemse
Paxincton
Montreal
O'Cox
Newfoundland
C. Narver
Tobago
Demerara
Fie
West Indies
Sir C. Napier
Lord Staney
H. Smyth
Williams
Lord Manners
C. Napier
Barbadoes
British Debates on Salvandy Credentials and Income Tax
The House discussed the advice to the Spanish government over Salvandy's credentials. Earl Aberdeen said British interference stemmed from sympathy with Spain, noting Spain acted independently. Lord Browne moved tomorrow to table resolutions opposing income tax except in rare cases, with views on capital and income distribution. The session adjourned after brief remarks by Earl Fitzwilliam and the Lord Chancellor presenting bankruptcy bill amendments.
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House OF Sobreds
M. Salvandy
Earl of Aberdeen
Lord Browauam
Earl Fitzwilliam
Peculiar Burthens on Land Dominant Debate in Commons
The House debated the land burdens linked to the Corn Importation Bill with Mr Ward urging a select committee to examine peculiar burthens on land. He cited rates, tithes, taxes, and local charges, arguing landowners bear heavy duties while government revenue relies on other sources. A division rejected the motion 230 to 115.
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Warp
Tamworth
Barylebone
Westhinster
Consolidated Fund
London
Metropolis
Bishopsgate
Piccadilly
St. James
Westminster
Marylebone
Oxford-tirret
Westiminster
Colonel Woop
Brecon
Miller Grason
Ward
Daisy
Bownine
Mr. Ward
Adam Smith
Mr. Ricardo
Strutt
Robert Peel
Coupen
R. Peel
Mr. Cobden
Lord Wonstey
Mr. Villiers
Duncombe
Lord Howick
Canning
W. Brake
Parker
Sheffield
R. Peer
Poucett Scrore
R. Peet
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Bowntxe
Dublin
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Sussex
McGnrezne
Committee of Ways and Means
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Charles Napier
Aldam
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Leeds
Berkeley
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Cheltenham
F. H
Bristol
Bernal, R
Jan
Wycombe
Bowring
Bolton
Brotherton
Salford
Crawford, S
Rochdale
T. S
Forster, M
Berwick-on-Tweed
Gordon, Lord F
Forfarshire
Duartes Bullen
B. Hart
Wakley
Haxpy
Duartes Naver
Leapher
Bowaine
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Church OF Scotland
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General Assembly
Anne
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Duke of Wellington
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Elgin
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Court of Session
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