Abolition of Proxy Voting in Lords Declared Essential
The article argues Mr. Duncombe’s motion to end proxy voting in the House of Lords as a necessary reform. It contends Lords lack accountability, notes the public’s influence rises with debate, and criticizes pairing off as an inferior alternative to direct presence and voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncombe
Finsbury
House of Peers
House of Commons
Cucse of
Commons
House of Lords
Duke of Wellington
Robert Peel
the Commons
Salute Dispute Denied By Gaze And Moyes In Tagus
The Moniteur reports no quarrel between Admiral Gaze and Captain De Moyes, leaders of British and French fleets in the Tagus. A salute misunderstanding was resolved to both sides’ satisfaction at Lisbon, with ships of the two nations maintaining cordial relations. A separate note describes a noble gambler in St James's Street who recovered from £3,500 loss to win £6,000, and a French woman Emilie le Couvreur examined for robbing lodgings, later released after restitution with Captain Foster’s testimony.
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Gaze
de Moyes
Tagus
Lisbon
St. James’s Street
Ambler
Emilie le Couvreur
Worship-street
Foter
Hackney
Foster
Fitzroy-square
Albany-street
Regent’s Park
Aggs
Polies
Pegler
Iewhiich
Lis
Tadstay
Waelley
Broad-street
Marylebone
L.spector Aggs
Bath
Hull
Wadley
King’s Arms
Amsterdam
London inquest whirls crowds as murder hunt widens
An inquest into Eliza Davies's murder spurs a nationwide manhunt. Police report multiple suspects detained, anonymous tips flow, and rewards rise from 50 to 160 pounds as officers pursue leads, though authorities caution against premature conclusions about the culprit.
Tremendous and Fatal Thunder Storm Hits London District
A violent thunder storm swept the metropolis and surrounding areas lasting about three quarters of an hour. A lightning bolt killed William Welsh a 14 year old cow-keeper's helper in White Conduit Fields. The blast caused extensive damage and flooding to homes and streets, with a horse and cart accident at Paddington injuring and killing the horse. Coroner’s inquest forthcoming. family details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentonville
Islington
William Welsh
William Smith
White Lion-street
Lennard
Norfolk Arms
Payne-street
White Conduit
Russell
Goulden Terrace
Pulteney-street
Pulteney-terrace
Broadwood wins in Bridgewater electi on amid Tory rouse
In Bridgewater electing crowds filled the streets as Broadwood, the Tory candidate, secured a majority over Sheridan after lively campaigning by Allen and Inman. Sheridan claimed liberal support and reformist aims as the crowd rejoiced at Broadwood’s victory. A second item notes a cat protecting a child from a dog, recorded as a remarkable attachment tale.
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Bridgewater
Sealy
Broadwood
Sheridan
Boys
Aomit
Mr. Broadwood
Burnett
Amstance
Puss
Balloon Ascents and Fetes at Vauxhall and Surrey Gardens
The Royal Vauxhall Nassau Balloon ascended from the Royal Gardens with an elite crowd including Lord Lennox and other notables. A second ascent at Vauxhall drew the Earl of Yarmouth and other dignitaries, landing near Horsley after a 25 mile voyage. At the Surrey Zoological Gardens a balloon fete featured Mrs. Graham with Signor Jacopo the monkey, amid rain delays and extensive repairs after a prior tear, with plans for a Mount Vesuvius spectacle and nocturnal amusements at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauxhall
Royal Vauxhall
Royal Gardens
England
Channel
Lord
Lennox
Lincoln
Stanhopé
Greer
Polhill
Saety
Horsley
Sussex
London
Brighton
Gardens
Earl of Yarmouth
Earl of Wicklow
W.bentinck
Lord Montague
RoJellan
Surrey Yeomanry
Baron Maltiz
M.P
Marr
J. Hume
Rush
Taylor
Manchester
Messrs. T. and
R. Hughes
Green
Charhwood Park
Crawley
Pdes
Surrey Zoological Gardens
Surrey Zooloest Gardens
Mrs. Graham
Jacop
Bletchingly
Signor Jacopo
Jacopo
Mount Vesuvius
Bay of
Naples
Cn Cige Eeson
Graham
Sir Charles Grey
Rene Carshalten
Hippodrome at Notting Hill Opens With Three Courses
A new Hippodrome at Notting Hill arises as a public amusement offering three race courses on a two mile oval with steeplechase and first class races, plus training grounds. The project aims to provide healthy recreation, with two plates of 100 sovereigns and a 50 sovereign plate, stewarded by the Earl of Chesterfield and Count d Ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notting-Wills Tre
Bane
kWeul
Alegether
Thaler
Siremy Biijeetor
London
Hippodrome
Notting-hill
Onte
Tyburn
Earl of Thesterfield
Count d'Oresay
Jockey Club
Mam
Tongs of Commons
Rat Hunt Extraordinary at New Hall and Births Registry Debate
Workmen at New Hall near Chelmsford killed 179 rats and one nest of six young without dogs or ferrets, in a barn among peas. The Births and Marriages Acts will standardize registration, ending reliance on church baptisms and easing proof of birth for inheritance and courts.
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New Hall
Chelmsford
Court of Justice
T Po
Ees
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Eliza Davies
Epréderick
Metropolitan Police
Coinbrook
Windsor
Agga
Berry
Whitehall
Lord John Russell
Eliza Davis
John Russell
Amajesty
M. Phiuuipra
W. Berry
Frederick-sweet
St. Pancras
Greenacre
Paddington
United States
Ohie
Lewis
Virginia
Parkersburg
Weston
Clarksburg
Beverley
Morgantown
Ecantry
Scotland
Ireland
Henry Bull
Ely Place
Kolborn
Garraway’s
Edward Bull
Hollesstreet
Leadon
Tipperary
Ryan
R. A. Bayly
Dalla
Mr. Going
Thier Ad
Storr
Liverpool
Dublin
Jimmy
Ingland
Paddy
Pat
Jewel
Larry Flanigen
Kirkdale
Flanivan
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