Irish Municipal Reform Bill sparks Lords Commons clash
A London editorial denounces the House of Lords for delaying the Irish Corporation Reform Bill and urges Commons action. It argues the Lords seek to block reform by tying it to the Tithe and Poor Law measures, calls for using the purse to aid Ireland, and warns conservatives who obstruct liberal aims.
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House of the People
England
Westminster Election Ninety Three Hustings and Rallies
The Westminster nomination day draws a large crowd outside the hustings in Covent Garden. Sir Francis Burdett and supporters clash with critics while candidates and speakers urge constitutional reform and broad suffrage, ending in strong promises for reform and a strengthened Commons.
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Chiltern
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Elliott
Pismires
Westminster
Friends of Constitutional Liberty
Friend of
Liberty
Mr. Cribb
Tom Cribb
Westminster hustings as Reform split deepens
A large Westminster crowd heard Mr Leader defend Reform as the people’s instrument against Tory oppostion. He denounced Burdett as aligned with despotism, urged lone political integrity, and predicted a decisive poll outcome with strong liberal support. Wakley praised the cause and recalled past rivalries.
Portrait of Sir Francis Burdett Bart in early political life
This genealogical sketch details Sir Francis Burdett, Bart., his Westminster education, marriage to the Coutts family, and succession in 1797. It recounts his parliamentary career from 1796, his reform vote in 1797, and his strong stances against Habeas Corpus suspension and Sedition Bill, including dueling wounding in 1803 and later reforms. It notes his Manchester massacre stance, Tower visit, and remarks on temperate reform.
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Holy Land
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Westminster School
Coutts
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Ireland
Middlesex
Mainwaring
Paul
Westminster
Tower
Manchester
Earl Grey
Portrait sketch of Mr Leader in Radical circles and style
An admiring portrait of Mr Leader of Bridgwater as a rising radical figure. The sketch compares him to Sir William Molesworth and Mr Roebuck, praising his talents, memory for speeches, and potential leadership, while noting a measured, sometimes repetitive delivery.
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Bridgwater
William Molesworth
Roebuck
Asa
Porthos
Contrasting Views on Governance in Early 19th Century Debate
In February 1816 discourse, Sir Francis denounces graft and asserts that a royal cabal should not rule. He argues the people’s contract was broken by placemen and privy councillors, while critics condemn the renegade stance and shift responsibility to Conservatives.
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Gars
Francis
Polling opens as Burdett leads at close in reform era
At eight o'clock polling places opened and at close the renegade baronet held a majority. The Leader's Committee Room notes Burdett's leads, with Peel's count listed for six o'clock and Burdett ahead by a wide margin. The report shows Burdett 28,460 and Leader in second, signaling a decisive early result.
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Burdett
Sir Robert Peel
London Suburbs Murder Sparks Great Excitement
A fragment describes seven limbs found in London suburbs after a murder, with a similar incident reported in Ringsend where a leg and thigh floated in a canal basin. The report cites wire office updates on the situation.
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