Legal Q&A on Seduction and Property Rights Rules
A long reader correspondence covers seduction actions by a father, inheritance duties, apprenticeship, wills probate, executrix duties, child support, legal remedies in Ireland and America, and various miscellaneous legal notes. It cites cases on deeds by wives, elder brothers as heirs, and Building Act exemptions for societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Slaney
Robinson Steel
J. Dogberry
John Smith
R. C
Wm. Davey
TH. M
G. Rogers
Ireland
America
Court of Chancery
W. H. Fitzhugh
Friendly Societies’ Act
France and England in a fragile peace debate
A London newspaper essay from November 1840 argues that the France Britain conflict intertwines their futures. It critiques war as a calamity, weighs Lord Palmerston's policy, and urges a conciliatory approach with France to avoid broader European war.
France at War and a Fragile Ministry Risk
The piece analyzes France’s volatile politics, arguing Soult and Guizot face a collapse as press attacks mount and a War Party rises. It warns Britain to push for liberal concessions from the Allies to avoid a dynastic coup and a broader European crisis. It also covers colonial finances in Australia, noting Colonel Gawler’s recall and Captain Grey’s appointment, with hopes for self-governing colonial associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Colonial Gazette
Gawler
Adelaide
England
Captain Grey
Australia
John Russell
Captain Reynolds Letter Divides Opinion In Army
The letter inspires varied views as officers judge its moderation and concessions. Some call it disinterested and chivalrous while others see danger in its implications for military honor. The piece favors Reynolds, appeals to Queen Victoria, and contrasts his humility with Lord Cardigan’s public stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Lord Cardigan
Brighton
Martinets
Capt. Reynolds
New Zealand Company and Lord John Russell Policy Change
The editorial lauds Lord John Russell for ending the Colonial Office New Zealand Company feud. It notes Russell’s principled stance, the move to recognize the Company as a corporate body, and plans to present terms for large acquisitions. Wakefield principle praised as now likely to apply across British colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord John Russell
Colonial-office
New Zealand Company
South Australia
New Zealand
Western Australia
Colonial Office
Lord Glenelg
Lord Eliot
John Russell
E. G. Wakefield
Devonsport
New Zealand Association
William Molesworth
Spain and Espartero Shake Queen Christina Regime
The piece critiques Queen Christina's abdication influenced by Munoz, arguing it weakened royal authority and Spain’s Liberal cause. It notes Espartero’s fading popular support in Madrid, fears a Don Carlos vs Francisco clash, and warns against foreign meddling similar to past French missteps affecting Queen Isabella’s regency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Christina
Espartero
Caballero
London
Paris
Munoz
Tarraneon
Christina
Spain
Cortes
Madrid
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Junta of Madrid
Espertero
Don Carlos
Don Francisco
Friends of Constitutional Liberty
Isabella
War in Syria and opening of the French Chambers
The piece notes Mehemet Ali’s grip weakening as Ibrahim Pacha’s force fractures to 16,000. Coastal towns surrender except Acre, Lebanon’s rising grows, and the Viceroy may lose Syria. It urges reopening negotiations with France, warns Britain against war, and suggests concessions on Syria’s future boundary to secure peace with France and Austria and Prussia backing Louis Philippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Soult-Guizot
Journal Des Debats
Gazette
National
Gauche
Odillon Barrot
Prince Metternich
Lord Palmerston
Paris
Monsieur Guizot
Prince Polignac
Marshal Soult
Napoleon
Italy
Rhine
Algiers
Messrs. Passy
Dufaure
England
Syria
Mehemet Ali
Ibrahim Pacha
St. John of Acre
Lebanon
Egypt
Louis Philippe
Monsieur Thiers
Austria
Prussia
Election hopes for Lord Lyttelton in Cambridge senate
The correspondence argues strong support for Lord Lyttelton by Liberal and Tory figures, noting his high moral character, public service, and broad coalition backing including the Bishop of London, Archbishop York, and Duke of Devonshire, amid a political stand against Lord Lyndhurst. Count Demidoff’s engagement and other European affairs are touched upon as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
William Molesworth
Mr. Roebuck
Lord Palmerston
Russia
Monsieur Thiers
Turkey
Egypt
Mehemet Ali
Europe
London
Morning Chronicle
Monsieur Guizot
Lord Lyttelton
Cambridge Senate
University
Lord Lyndhurst
York
Chester
Norwich
St. David’s
John Manners
Duke of Rutland
Lord Fitzwilliam
Duke of Devonshire
Lyndhurst
Moniteur
Count Demidoff
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Rome
Matilda
Jerome Bonaparte
Amsterdam
Berlin
Tcherikine
Paris
United Kingdom
Germany
Greece
Trieste
Archipelago
Galignani
Windsor Castle
John Jeremie
Sierra Leone
Ponsonby
Tighe
County of Carlow
Marcare
Her Majesty
Sherlock
Calais
Robert Adair
Brussells
Dover Harbour
Margate
Boyne
Richardson
Mauritius
The
Ordnance
Sir Hussey
Vivian
W. H. Vivian
Friends of Parliamentary Reform
Anderton's
Fleet Street
Thomas Hardy
John Horne Tooke
John Thelwall
Harding
W.J. Fox
East Surrey Reform Registration Society
J. H. Palmer
Alsager
Reform Society of
Wandsworth
Liberal Party
Major Beauclerck
Lords Justices
N. H. Macdonald
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Londonderry
Barrist
London Tavern
Bishopsgate-street
W. Knibb
Jamaica
Fernando Po
Fernando Po, Consisting of Dr. Prince
Clarke
Golden Spring
Niger
Knibb
Francis Street
Tottenham Court-Road
Regent’s Park
London University
Murpder
Dudley
William Field
Dixon’s-green
John Meredith
The Times and the Municipal Bill debate
The article attacks the municipal election system while praising the principle of local self government. It argues Liberals trust the people to shift power in time, warns Tories rely on local influence, and defends the Municipal Bill as essential for self rule, asserting patience will reveal its wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
Death of Mr Gisborne and Mayo election hint
It is rumoured in town that Mr Gisborne the Carlow representative, long ill, has died. Lionel Kirwan of Gardenfield has emerged as a Conservative candidate for Mayo in the Standard report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Carlow
Dublin Evening Mail
Mayo
Lionel Kirwan
Gardenfield
Standard
Mystery of Lost Gold on Wilberforce Steamer
A Lisbon to London voyage aboard the Wilberforce ended with the loss of two bags of gold coins after misplacement by the ship’s crew and lax security. The bullion was moved from the lazarette to the captain’s cabin. fourteen bags were later found missing, with investigations by Thames police and local authorities ongoing. The incident highlights weak custody aboard the vessel and speculation centers on several suspects while the Vivid prepares to take on the Lisbon mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sat
Go Thames Police
Wilberforce
Lisbon
London
Wilberforce Hull
Peninsuhe Eee
Wag Steam Navigation Company
Apabn Gorientay
Isben
Dential
Peninsular and Oriental ‘S; Nd
Conf. Tion Company
Blackwall
Smith
Plains
Dublin
Kathe Hartley
James Lea
Ank
Eng
Lambeth-street
Caspars
Money Moses
Lea
Seleckon
Evans
Thames Police
James and Evans
Croucher
St. Katharine’s
Tee
Falmouth
Hartley
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
St. Katherine's
Hull
Vivid
Hull Steam Company
Peninsular Company
Matthew Middleton
Gravesend
William Copeland
Nore
Young Middleton
Robert Hawkes
Saunders
St. George's
Southwark
New Dover Road
Fire Brigade
Fenn
Fire Establishment
Alliance Fire Insurance Company
Kmderminster
Kidderminster
Messrs. Watson and Son
Birmingham Fire Office
Guy Fawkes
Or Bridge
Nicholls
Weedsot
Simms
Windsor
Mercury
Longford
Mord
Longford Assizes
Ballinamuck
Lord Larter
Fardromin
Ballinaw Wes
Ireland
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Dorking
Surrey
A. H.bury
Charles the Tenth
Holyrood-house
Edinburgh
David Lewis
Admiralty
Bristol
John Henry
B. P
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H. B
John Hodge
R.U
the Weekly Chronicle
Queen
West Districts
Pearen Eenesees
North
WenriBs
Tere Weer Ewes
General Registrar Office
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